Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Pardoned By Trump

As one of his final acts as president of the United States, Donald Trump issued more than 140 pardons and commutations on Tuesday night (Jan. 19). Among those granted clemency were Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, early Death Row Records backer Michael "Harry-O" Harris and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, according to the White House.

Perez was granted a full pardon for being involved in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics, the White House said, a conviction that is more than 25 years old. "Since her conviction, Ms. Perez has taken full accountability for her actions and has turned her life around," the White House said in a statement. "She has been gainfully employed and has been an advocate for criminal justice reform in her community."

"I'm grateful to have received a pardon and to have formally closed that chapter of my life in the eyes of the law," Perez said in a statement provided to Billboard. "I have taken full accountability for my mistakes from 25 years ago, but I also take tremendous pride in my personal growth, perseverance and accomplishments since then. This pardon reinforces my lifelong commitment to advocate for criminal justice reform and social justice initiatives."

Introducing Suave Churchill

Suave” Churchill, founder and CEO MONSTA SQUADD PRODUCTIONZ (www.monstasquaddproductionz.com) and currently president at Rick Ross Music Group, has been in the industry well over 20 years.  He started out as an artist with the group "Nina Mobb" and was signed to the Freeway Rick Ross label “Freeway Academy” and eventually decided he would like to be behind the scenes some years later.  In the mid 90's Suave joined the Priority Records street team pushing artist such as Mack 10, Bad Azz, Snoop Dogg, All Frum Tha I, Dr Dre etc.

In 1998 he became head of promotion for FunkCave Records, and shortly after the Vice President of Deep In The Game Records, working with artist such as E-40, Kokane, Spice1, KMG of Above The Law, Deep In The Game Affiliatez and Justified. Suave broadest moment came when he witnessed Dr Dre working on the first "Chronic album" at Dick Griffey studio Solar Hines, which inspired Suave to take command of an organization after witnessing the history of the making of Dr. Dre.

Suave dabbled in management with his first artist Krook, a West Coast R&B sensation in 2003 whom worked with many West Coast artists such as Tha DoggPound. He then later moved to Sacramento California 2005 when the Northern California scene started booming and hooked up with Redderick Lewis aka Pug, the CEO and founder of Outta Bounds Entertainment Group.  Redderick introduced Suave to artists such as Messy Marv, C-Bo,Young Meek, Brotha Lynch Hung, Homocide, Bumpin T, Ms Marvaless, T-Nutty, Mac Dre and Ole E & Redrum.

Presently Suave is affiliated with one of the industry guru's Tiffany Gaines, to which he is learning the in-depth angle of the corporate side.  Suave also connected with Eric Robinson, which introduced him to the black college scene by bringing him on as the West Coast Regional Manager for Grooveline Magazine, providing him the opportunity to tour the entire black college circuit with major artist.

Although Suave has been in the game many years he's always open for advice and willing to learn something new every single day.  Growing up in Pomona California, Suave was surrounded by great talent whether it was sports or entertainment. He was influenced by many hometown icons such as Suga Free, Kokane, Above The Law, Sugar Shane Mosley, Greg Ballard, Marvin Mattox and the list goes on.

D.O. - Still In It Video

Rapper D.O. releases new visual video titled "Still In It." Toronto rapper and Northstarr label head D.O. (short for 'Defy the Odds') presents the music video for "Still In It", his new single from Down Home, D.O.'s new album produced entirely by JUNO award-winning producer Classified and also featuring Joell Ortiz, Saukrates, Chad Hatcher, Maestro Fresh Wes, Mic Boyd, Spesh K, J-Bru and Jake Boyd. 

D.O. is the 2003 Guinness World Record holder for longest freestyle rap (video), a regular public speaker with his own school tour program Stay Driven, a Toronto Independent Music Award nominee (for his 2007 album Northstarr), a #1 CMJ artist and regularly performs internationally, most recently performing as one half of the duo Art Of Fresh alongside Snoop Dogg and ASAP Rocky at Croatia's Fresh Island Fest, Europe's biggest beach festival.

Is This What You Want 5 Mixtape

Staying consistent to start 2018, DJ J-Boogie is back with volume 5 of the "Is This What You Want Series". This time with new heat from artists such as Dave East, Sheek & Styles P, Uncle Murda, Wu-Syndicate and Snoop Dogg just to name a few.

Top 5 Hottest Foxy Brown Photos

The Wrap-Up Magazine has released the top 5 hottest photos of +Foxy Brown from New York. Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand, better known by her stage name Foxy Brown, is an American rapper, model, and actress. Foxy Brown speaks on relationship with Jay Z and Nas, says they were like a "husband and a side jump-off" to her.

 Nicki Minaj paused the NYFW madness to wish Foxy Brown a happy birthday. Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim, Da Brat, and Total got together for the recording of Bad Boy's remix of "No One Else". This was the only track that Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown appeared on together, the two were friends.

 Foxy Brown, a Brooklyn native, never thought she would be in the rap industry. Foxy Brown stops by RapFix Live to talk about a forced reunion with Lil' Kim. ANew York salon owner accused Foxy Brown of walking off with $900 of fake hair without paying her tab.

 Foxy Brown is an American rapper, model, and actress who has a net worth of $1.8 million dollars. Whether it was a confrontation with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DMX and Foxy Brown or his former label mates Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger.

Lil Wayne's Carter V Sets High Records

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne was able to move an impressive amount of units with 480,000 equivalent album sales earned from Sept. 28 - Oct. 4. That tally marks the third biggest seven-day stretch for an album in 2018. The 433 million on-demand audio streams accrued are good enough for the second biggest streaming week of the year. The charting marks Tune's fourth No. 1 album following Tha Carter III, I Am Not a Human Being and Tha Carter IV.

See Wayne Full Profile

There was really no doubt that Wayne would snatch the No. 1 spot. Fans have been waiting on C5 for nearly half a decade. Weezy came through with a hefty 23-song offering with guest appearances from XXXTentacion, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg and more, and production from Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Mannie Fresh, Cool & Dre and others.

Jay-Z Adds Usher To Super Bowl Halftime Show

 

On Sunday (Sep. 24), the R&B icon announced that he’ll be headlining Apple Music’s halftime show for Super Bowl LVIII. In addition, he revealed the title of his long-awaited album, Coming Home, and its release date of February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is where Usher currently holds a residency until the end of the year.

#FlashBack Beanie Sigel - Feel It In The Air

The B. Coming is the third studio album by rapper Beanie Sigel, released by Dame Dash Music ... The song "Feel it in the Air" was listed as the 349th best song of the 2000s. Special guests include Freeway, Redman, Snoop Dogg, Bun B, Jay-Z, Cam'ron, and others. The album was completed before Beanie served jail time in 2004.

Ill Nicky - Young Video

San Diego-based rapper Ill Nicky presents the Leto Films-directed music video for "Young", his Taylor King-produced single from Beware The 8, his forthcoming album set to feature "Westside" singer TQ as well as production from Snoop Dogg/Rick Ross producer Anno Domini.

Eminem Tops All RIAA Awards

 

With 73.5 million new certifications, Eminem is now the number one awarded musician in RIAA’s history with 227.5 million in total.

Among the total includes 61.5 million in album certifications and 166 million in singles certifications.

Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame Coming Soon

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has been a staple in Cleveland since 1993, however, debate has consistently raged about hip-hop, and it’s place in the Rock Hall instead of it’s own juncture, especially after the induction of the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC and Public Enemy.

Nevertheless, the confusion has spawned positivity, as it has become apparent that plans are developing to give the genre its own commemorating location. The project, according to the New York Daily News, is set to launch in 2015 with two separate developments, one in Harlem and the second in times square, both giving homage to hip-hop and offering the genre’s own Hall of Fame. 

The museum has already caught the attention of big name artists like Eminem, Outkast, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more, all offering memorabilia from tours and other avenues to donate to the hall, which will officially open sometime in 2017. Stay tuned for more as this develops as this will certainly cause a stir in the music world.

#MusicVideo by Onyx - Bo! Bo! Bo! #NowPlaying

 

1993 was one of the best years in Hip Hop with Debut Albums from Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang and Onyx.

Onyx takes us back in time with their new Album "1993" so get your timberlands, hoodies and bald heads ready to Just Slam!

Orena Made Records Presents Pluto - "Bros Forever" Ft Orena Made Millie

Lima, Ohio rapper Pluto releases new visual video titled 'Bros Forever' featuring Orena Made Millie of Orena Made Records. Pluto gives a shot-out t all his dead homies who done passed away through-out time. this is another production by Forbez Media.

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Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.

What Was Prodigy Beef with Jay-Z & Nas?

 

American rapper Albert Johnson, better known by his stage name Prodigy, was born on November 2, 1974 in Hempstead, New York. His greatest professional successes were accomplished as one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep.

But almost as much as writing great rhymes, Prodigy loved a good rap beef. His career was filled with battles against many of the greatest rappers of all time, and he usually gave as good as he got.