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Chuck D of Public Enemy Receives Soulsville Foundation’s Power of Music Honors “Reverb Award”


 
HIP-HOP LEGEND CHUCK D RECEIVES SOULSVILLE FOUNDATION INAUGURAL POWER OF MUSIC HONORS’ REVERB AWARD CELEBRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO DRIVE CHANGE
 
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “I grew up on my mom’s Stax records and to this day am still in total and complete awe of the talent, the genius, and the legacy that came out of the soul of Memphis. I am humbled beyond any words to receive this honor and I share it with everyone who came before me, stands alongside me now and will follow us all in the future.

Salt-N-Pepa w/DJ Spinderella Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


 
Salt-N-Pepa with DJ Spinderella Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
 
Trailblazing Hip-Hop Icons Honored for Their Groundbreaking Contributions to Music and Culture
 
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 615 JJ Entertainment proudly celebrates the induction of the iconic hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa, joined by DJ Spinderella, into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This monumental achievement recognizes their unparalleled contributions to music, culture, and the empowerment of women in hip-hop. 615 JJ Entertainment congratulates these trailblazers on this historic honor.

Multi-Instrumentalist Cédric Hanriot to Release New Project “Time Is Color Vol. 2” on Jan. 31st, 2025 | WATCH & LISTEN!


 
Parisian Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Producer Cédric Hanriot Returns With Time Is Color Vol. 2
 
Time is Color Vol. 2 is the new body of work from the versatile polymath Cédric Hanriot. A key contributor to multiple GRAMMY-winning projects, collaborating with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper and Terri Lyne Carrington to name just a few,…

Hip-Hop Icon MC Lyte Returns with New Project “1 of 1” | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
“RENOWNED HIP-HOP ICON, MC LYTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HER UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM, “1 OF 1″ – HER FIRST BODY OF WORK IN OVER A DECADE.”
 
(Los Angeles, CA – June 2024) – Renowned hip-hop icon MC Lyte is making a triumphant return onto the music scene with a groundbreaking new project entitled “1 of 1”. This electrifying and authentic body of music is designed to inspire, uplift, and educate listeners, while showcasing MC Lyte’s signature blend of love, braggadocio, and storytelling.

Music Director Ray Chew Releases Debut Single “Jam” Feat. Stephanie Mills, MC Lyte & Doug E. Fresh | LISTEN!


 
Famed Music Director, Ray Chew Releases Debut Single “Jam” Featuring Stephanie Mills, MC Lyte And Doug E. Fresh
 
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned music director, producer and composer Ray Chew announces the release of his debut single, “Jam,” featuring an all-star lineup including Stephanie Mills, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh with additional production and appearance by DJ Kid Capri.

Will Smith Releases New Inspirational Track “You Can Make It” feat. Fridayy & Sunday Service Choir | WATCH NEW LYRIC VIDEO!


 
WILL SMITH RETURNS TO MUSIC WITH INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE “YOU CAN MAKE IT”
 
Smith Will Perform the New Single Featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir at the 2024
BET Awards
 
LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Coming off of the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premier, the actor and ‘Welcome to Miami’ singer, Will Smith, returns to the music scene with a new gospel-leaning single, “You Can Make It” released at midnight.

Common & Pete Rock to Release Anticipated New Album “The Auditorium Vol. 1” on July 12th, 2024 | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Common and Pete Rock have announced their anticipated new album “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” dropping July 12 via Loma Vista.
 
“The Auditorium Vol. 1” will feature guest appearances from Jennifer Hudson, Bilal, PJ and De La Soul’s Posdnuos. In tandem with the announcement, the pair released the single “Dreamin’” touting a sample of Aretha Franklin’s classic “Day Dreaming.” They previously teased the project with “Wake Up,” which dropped in May.

Legendary Guitarist Santana Releases New Single “Let The Guitar Play” Feat. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels | WATCH NEW VIDEO!


 
Santana Releases New Single “Let The Guitar Play”
Featuring Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
 
Out Now on Candid Records
 
January 12, 2024: Today, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana released “Let The Guitar Play,” a reimagination of his 2021 song “Song for Cindy.” Teaming up with producers Lino Nicolosi, Nicolosi Team, and Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), “Let The Guitar Play” brings the original song to new heights…

Rap Legends Eric B & Rakim to Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop at the Stone Pony in N.J. | June 13th, 2023


 
NEW JERSEY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP
 
RAP LEGENDS ERIC B & RAKIM
SHARE THE STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS
 
MAKING HISTORY AS THE FIRST RAP ACT TO PERFORM AT THE ICONIC STONE PONY AS PART OF THE NORTH TO SHORE MUSIC FESTIVAL
 
(Asbury Park, New Jersey – May 18, 2023) The North to Shore Music Festival will Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop with a history-making moment when hip-hop legends Eric B & Rakim, hit the stage Tuesday, June 13th at 8:00 pm EST at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.

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