#NewMusic Gucci Mane - Broken Hearted #PressPlay

 

Gucci Mane takes a moment to reflect on his latest release, “Broken Hearted”. Produced by TP808, Guwop addresses his critics, lost loved ones, and his trials and tribulations.

How Music Is Life

 

Music has always been a part of my life. Without music, I probably would have gone crazy a long time ago. More than that, it has helped shape my personality and outlook on life. Music has taken me to places in my mind I didn’t know existed.

What It Mean to Have a Toxic Family

I decided to write this article about a toxic mom or family because of the situation I'm dealing with. The word ‘mother’ stands for affection, care, warmth, and positivity. But a toxic mother is the complete opposite of it. Instead of love, a toxic mother feeds lies, rebuke, ignorance, humiliation, and other negative traits to her child.

Jay Z and David Letterman Open About Their Infidelities

 

In the latest episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman”, which began streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jay-Z discusses past mistakes he’s made in his marriage with Beyoncé.

Meek Mill and Roc Nation Part Ways

 

According to a report from VLadTV, Meek Mill and Roc Nation management have parted ways. 

The Philadelphia rapper and the management part of the company signed a deal in 2012. However, the rapper is no longer featured on their website and has been removed from their social media platforms. 

Is Beyoncé And Jay-Z Compatible?

 

Astrology seems to be a more popular topic than ever, as more and more people research what may happen in their futures and learn more about personality traits of their star sign. As The Atlantic noted, astrology never went away, but with the internet, it has become increasingly easier to look up zodiac signs. For example, the app Stardust is known for tracking women's menstrual cycles, as well as telling the user what's in store for them based on their star sign. Zodiac compatibility has also taken flight in popularity, as people determine whether or not they are compatible with their current (or future) significant others. This interest has also inspired us to look up the signs of celebrities — and their significant others.

Did Instagram Addiction Result in Eating Disorder

 

A California family is suing Meta, claiming Instagram is to blame for their teenage daughter’s eating disorder and mental health issues.

NBC News reports the lawsuit was filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, by Kathleen and Jeffrey Spence on behalf of their daughter Alexis Spence. The lawsuit alleges Alexis, who began using Instagram at age 11, suffered from “anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and, ultimately, suicidal ideation” after becoming addicted to the social media platform.

When Love Hurts

 

You have probably heard a lot of people say that “love hurts” — and we all tend to follow the crowd and believe that “love hurts” but this isn’t true.

I think Love is the most incredible thing in the world — but sometimes we become bitter, we blame love — we start losing hope in love. The worst part about the heartbreak is that we lose ourselves trying to hold on to that person who doesn’t care at all.

Mr. Forge Releases #NewMusic Titled "Paper Cuts" #NowPlaying @cosmicchicano

 

Following the release of his last single, "We Love You," Mr. Forge drops another joint with producer Ariano. The latest single "Paper Cuts" features dark cords and heavy bass, bringing out the raspy pain in every verse laid down by Mr. Forge. Despite the sadness and moodiness of the track laid bare in the understanding that while some relationships leave bruises and cuts, there is a hopeful resilience in the knowledge that you can't truly heal without unveiling the wounds.

Watch Method Man Verzuz Redman Live!

 

Method Man, the only rapper to appear on Notorious B.I.G. and 2 Pac albums while the two artists were alive, is primarily known for his music as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan (“Method Man”). In 1994, Method Man released the first of his six solo albums including “Tical,” a RIAA-certified platinum album, and “Tical 2000: Judgement Day.”

Standout tracks from those albums include “Bring the Pain,” “Judgement Day,” and “Break Ups 2 Make Ups,” featuring past Verzuz guest D’Angelo, and “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Method Man’s duet — a wildly popular wedding song — with legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige.

RZA Talks Second Chances and Cut Throat City Film

 

There calling him the leader of Wu-Tang Clan. RZA, or Bobby, as he is known to close friends and colleagues, had a particular way of putting beats to razer-sharp lyrics that made you feel part of a song’s creative process. Fans feel RZA’s music, both from Wu-Tang and his solo and collaborative efforts, on a cellular level.

An urban-bred intellectual who expresses through a mic or camera lens, RZA is considered prophetic to his community and perhaps a unicorn to mainstream culture. With a penchant for Eastern philosophy as is evident in the name Wu-Tang Clan and lyrical nods to Shaolin Kung Fu, RZA shared, “One thing I’m looking forward to doing in the near future… I’ve never been to India, and I have to check that one off,” referring to the top item on his bucket list. I recommended he connect with Indian author and yogi, Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, when he makes the trip. RZA is so well-read and well-versed, it felt novel giving him someone and something beyond his scope to Google.

What Happened To T-Pain?

 

T-Pain is an influential rapper best known for songs like “Bartender” and “Buy U a Drank.” He was one of the most popular artists on the radio in the early 2000s. T-Pain is also a businessman and has immersed himself in the production side of the music industry.

In the early 2000s, T-Pain broke into the music business when he linked up with the influential artist Akon. T-Pain released his debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, in late 2005. The album became an instant hit with fans and critics and spawned popular singles such as “I’m Sprung” and “I’m N Luv (Wit a Stripper).”

Over the next few years, T-Pain seemed to be everywhere, releasing new music and collaborating with major artists like Chris Brown, Flo Rida, and DJ Khaled.

Jennifer Lopez Talks Coronavirus Quarantine and More

The 51-year-old singer recently opened up about the coronavirus quarantine and coming face-to-face with all of the challenges presented by the year 2020.

"I think all of us during the quarantine were a little bit afraid of the kids just sitting in front of their electronics all day," Jennifer Lopez told CBS.

RZA and GZA of Wu-Tang Talk 'The Game Of Life'

For as long as the two leaders of the Wu-Tang Clan have known each other, it still shocks GZA that he never played chess with RZA as a kid.

The pair are busy practicing this week for their Twitch debut on Saturday, where they will play and compete in a chess tournament hosted by Chess.com and Hennessy. It’s to benefit Black, Latinx and Asian small businesses struggling with the pandemic. GZA says he still remembers vividly to this day when his cousin taught his 9-year-old self how to play chess.

“I guess I remember it well because he had a black and red checkerboard, but the pieces were like clear plastic neon,” GZA tells The Washington Post in a video interview, who said he never forgot the lesson. “And they were weird colored, and they were caked in green. And he showed me the names of the pieces and how they moved.”

See 50 Cent Reaction To Jennifer Lopez And Family Dancing To His Song

Jennifer Lopez,  Alex Rodriguez and their children joined the new social media trend where people are turning up to some of our favorite classic musics.

50 Cent caught wind of J- Lo and the family dancing to his hit record “In Da Club” and shared his thoughts on it via His Instagram. He reposted the video and captioned it, “how cool is this, super cool LOL“

T-Pain - #1 Fan #Remix Ft Nieman Marcus, E Wade, & Young C

T- Pain joins forces to hit his fans with a track dedicated them titled "#1 Fan." This track features Nieman Marcus of Lima, Ohio and Young Cardo of Seattle, Washington. 

Also: Purchase This Track On Itunes

Thanks T-Pain for the new vocals. Good job on the first verse Edward Wade of Cleveland, Mississippi. Nice finish Nieman Marcus of Lima, Ohio.

What Happened To Gansta Marcus @ganstamarcus

Gansta Marcus was once on the rise then everything just crashed! What happened to the artist and his music? What made him quit doing what he was doing? These are questions that has been asked by many in Lima, Ohio.

Many of you have heard of the name but don't know the artist. Gansta Marcus never put out a visual video but still was able to put out 100k streams on digital outlets.

The Wrap-Up Magazine was able to sit down and have a talk with the producer/artist to get his story behind what really happened.

#MixtapeAlert Hiphop & Rnb Stylez Hosted @80minassassin DJ Stylez

Here is the complete track list. Be sure to hear the full mixtape below!

1.Rick Ross - Bogus Charms FT Meek Mill

2.Jim Jones FT Rick Ross - State Of Union

3.Rick Ross FT Nipsey Hussle - Rich Nigga Lifestyle

4.Rick Ross FT A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - Runnin The Streets

5.Money Millz - E4L

6.Casanova FT Fabolous X Maino X Uncle Murda X Grafh - So Brooklyn & Queens #THISIS80 Mix

7.Godfather Of Harlem FT Rick Ross X Swizz Betz X DMX - Just In Case 1

8.Vado FT Jim Jones - Jeff Hamilton

9.Dave East FT A$AP Ferg - Business Is Business

10.Cassidy FT Swizz Beatz - Save The Children

11.Maino FT Manolo Rose - Love & Loyalty

12.Ty Dolla $ign - Nina

13.Chris Brown FT Drake - No Guidance

14.T-Pain - Girlfriend FT GEazy

15.Megan Thee Stallion FT Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign - Hot Girl Summer

16.Bhad Bhabbie - Lotta Dem

17.Drake FT Rick Ross - Money In The Grave

18.Trae Tha Truth - Slide

19.Tyga - Too Many

20.Tyga FT A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - Goddamn

21.Hitmaka FT Meek Mill X 2 Chainz X YBN Nahmir X A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Tyga - Thot Box

22.Jeezy FT Ty Dolla $ign - 4 Play

23.Vibrate FT Swae Lee

New Sneaker Subscription Service By Nike

Nike is hoping to help parents who don't live near a shoe store, so they don't have to drag the kids to try on shoes every few months to buy shoes that they outgrow every few months.

Nike launched a new sneaker subscription for kids aged two through ten, which is called Nike Adventure Club. The subscription is offered in three tiers: Four sneakers a year for $20 a month, six pairs for $30 a month or 12 pairs for $50 a month. Parents will be able to choose from around 100 sneakers.

Dave Cobban, general manager of Nike Adventure Club, addressed these problems, telling CNN Business, "We've discovered a huge pain point for parents around shopping for kids' shoe. This was a great opportunity to experiment with different solutions."

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Why Ashanti And Ja Rule Had The Empire We All Wanted

Murder Inc. was the record label every company wanted to be. In the early 2000's you couldn't turn on your radio without hearing a Ja Rule and Ashanti song.

Hailing from Hollis, Queens, Ja Rule made his debut in 1999 with his first studio album Venni Vetti Vecci  lead by the single "Holla Holla." From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule would reign as one of the top-selling hip-hop artists.

Ashanti was discovered as a teenager and signed to Murder Inc. in 2001. After generating buzz following her appearance on Big Pun's "How We Roll,"  she teamed up with Fat Joe and Ja Rule for the hit single, What's Luv?" In 2002, Ashanti released her self-titled album, Ashanti. The album sold over half a million copies within the first week.

In 2001, Ja Rule released his third studio album Pain Is Love. He teamed up with Caddillac Tah, Black Child, and Ashanti on the track "The Inc." While the album had some hit singles, "The Inc." fell short in creating the vibe of a gangsta crew that they were going for.

After the success of Ashanti's first self-titled album in 2002, she didn't wait long to release a follow-up album. Chapter II was released in 2003 and the hit singles, "Rain on Me," "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)," and "Breakup 2 Makeup" were all on this album.

In 2002, Murder Inc. Records was a force to be reckoned with; the label was producing hit albums and singles under the direction of CEO Irv Gotti. Gotti released the compilation album Irv Gotti Presents: The Inc. The album featured songs from all the artists on the label. "Down 4 You," was the first single off the record and featured Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita and Charlie Baltimore.

Ja released the remix to "The Pledge" featuring the Queens rapper,  Ashanti, and Tupac Shakur. As usual, Ashanti was on the hook adding her vocals to make the song catchy, and fans ate it up.

When "Always On Time" hit radio airwaves in 2001 it was an instant hit. The song paired with the video introduced fans to Ja Rule and Ashanti as a dynamic duo. The single was Ja Rule's first number 1 hit to top the Billboard Hot 100.

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