Mixtape Mixup
On Monday morning (May 25), Doja Cat tried shutting down the #DojaCatIsOverParty by addressing her allegedly racist songs from the past, early participation in what was considered to be alt-right chat rooms and self-hatred issues rooted in her curly hair in a lengthy Instagram Live video. The video supported a note she wrote to her 6.8 million […]
Megan Thee Stallion got her hot girl summer 2020 starting off right after her “Savage” remix with Beyoncé earned her her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated May 30). So who should she collaborate with next to keep her hot streak going? With Houston coming out on top, the […]
Earlier this month, Watsky successfully set the Guinness World Record for longest rap marathon by an individual by spitting bars for 33 hours 33 minutes and 19 seconds straight. He simulcast the live stream across his YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels from May 6-7, showcasing an impressive stream of consciousness fueled by mega-size energy drinks […]
As life in quarantine trudges on, one thing keeping hip-hop heads and R&B fans entertained each week is Verzuz TV’s weekly Instagram battle. What started as a battle of the producers between Swizz Beatz and Timbaland has exploded into a social media phenomenon in recent weeks, with hundreds of thousands of viewers tuning in to […]
Ice Cube voiced his disdain for police on Tuesday (May 26) after watching a Minnesota officer allegedly suffocate a Black man by kneeling on his neck Monday night. “How long will we go for Blue on Black Crime before we strike back???” he tweeted in response to the widely circulated video. In the clip, the […]
With the threat of Covid-19 still looming, it remains to be seen when and how we’ll be able to return to live events such as music concerts and festivals. Creative studio Production Club — who specializes in immersive experiences for music, tech, and gaming industries — feels it has come up with a solution, however, introducing […]
The last time the music world received a batch of music from SZA was in 2017, when she released her debut album, CTRL. On Monday (May 25), The TDE artist teased fans with the idea of a “music dump,” which would consist of unreleased music over the last six years. “So like a music dump .. […]
With its biggest release to-date looming, the hip-hop power duo joins BMG's roster looking to leave its mark: "This [album] is going to march through the motherf—ing world like a beast," says Killer Mike. Run the Jewels has a new partner. After seven years, three albums and a number of clever marketing ploys to help […]
After addressing her alleged racist remarks with a statement over the weekend, Doja Cat further defended herself on Instagram Live early Monday morning (May 25). With hopes of quashing all claims made against her, most notably her 2015 track “Dindu Nuffin,” Doja apologized for offending anyone with the song’s creation. “To anybody who I’ve hurt using […]
As the surreal and unprecedented global phenomenon of self-quarantine sweeps across the globe, Highsnobiety Soundsystem looks to the game-changers and party-makers of our world, the DJs and producers, to bring us some cheer in this bizarre Covid-19 world. Tune in for original mixes and good conversations straight out of self-isolation. Listening to Fred again..’s music […]