In 2015, Jon Connor was looking like one of the most promising acts on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label. He had fiery guest verses on projects by both Dr. Dre and The Game, and was gearing up to release his debut album, “Vehicle City.”
But 2015 came and went with no sign of any new music. In fact, half a decade came and went with no sign of Connor’s debut album.
Continue readingAs a rap fan, I often find myself pitting artists against each other and determining who would out rap who.
But rap shouldn’t always be focused on rivalry – which is why I came up with a list of artists I think should join forces and use their talents to benefit each other.
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Until recently, SAINt JHN had been a well-known figure in the music industry for his behind-the-scenes efforts. Penning records for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, and even Joey Bada$$ – SAINt was no stranger to the industry.
After releasing only a handful of singles under his own moniker, the Guyanese born, Brooklyn raised rapper-singer-songwriter stepped out of the shadows and really began branding himself in March 2018 with the release of his debut project, “Collection One.”
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When Machine Gun Kelly first stepped into the scene, his rapid-fire flow and punk-rock demeanor was what captivated his audience.
Now, he’s earned his stripes as a rapper – most notably after exchanging diss tracks with Eminem – and blossomed into a rock star.
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Since Jay Electronica’s 2007 debut, he’s been a rap unicorn. With only one 15-minute-long “mixtape” and two singles, the mysterious figure is highly regarded amongst die-hard fans and has even garnered a close working relationship with Jay-Z. In less than one week he’s finally stepping out of the shadows and is set to deliver his first project in over 12 years.
But who is he?
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Last week, one of rap’s most popular, fastest growing new artists turned heads and stirred judgement when she took to Instagram Live to air out issues with her record label contract.
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Since Spotify launched overseas in 2008, it has been a dominating – and leading force – in the streaming industry. The company was based in Sweden and later spread from Europe to the United States, quickly becoming the most used music streaming service of all time.
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