Beyonce “Break My Soul”

 

Beyonce makes her official return with “Break My Soul”, the first single off upcoming seventh album, Act 1: Renaissance, due July 29.

Eugy Releases #NewVideo – LoLo @EugyOfficial

British-Ghanaian rapper and singer Eugy presents a brand new video titled “LoLo”. The rapper delves from his usual rapping to deliver some suave crooning on a slow whine beat.

The midtempo afrobeats joint was produced by Spanker, and the sleek visuals were directed by Meji Alabi. From the look and sound of things, this could be a potential dance anthem.

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George Clinton Talks Donald Trump

CNN caught up with funk legend George Clinton during a recent show at BB King Blues Club in New York City, and picked his brain about everything from his legacy with Parliament and Funkadelic, to his take on Donald Trump's presidency.

The 75-year-old "godfather of funk" recalled the impact P-Funk made on the world but was sure to avoid pivoting from a time capsule, as he spoke in the present, saying, "We're here. We ain't going nowhere. We are a movement," in spite of the group's half a century long history in the music business. It is an assertion that Parliament fans can expound upon, beyond the fact that the band continues to perform in its present incarnation. True fans of hip-hop would concur, in having heard samples from Clinton's past woven into some of the genre's most prolific songs, whether they knew what they were listening to at the moment or not.

It is in bringing the party together, regardless of culture or creed that Clinton's music is often cited for, and he touched on how they bore the intention to convey that message with the classic "One Nation," saying, "That's the holy grail of the funk. It's ... our anthem and that binding force." And it is Clinton's absolute faith that the music actually facilitates unity, that prompts him to direct anyone searching for answers right back to the funk, as was the case when the CNN reporter inquired about whether he had any thoughts on Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.

"Ain't no funk in the Trump," said Clinton. "You can't be that against everything and everybody and be funky -- that's hard to do. He needs to go to a good funk concert a few times. He'd probably change his mind about a lot of things. I'm going to send him a copy of 'One Nation Under a Groove' -- maybe that'll help."

John Lennon and Yoko Ono Unreleased Video

Previously unreleased video of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing a homemade early edition of ‘Give Peace A Chance’ from the Sheraton Oceanus Hotel in the Bahamas has been released days ahead of the expanded ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ box set.

The unseen footage was filmed in the Bahamas at the Sheraton Oceanus Hotel on May 25, 1969, just days before the recorded version from the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal on 31 May 1969.

Gansta Marcus Talks Top 5 Rappers Of All Times

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) When rappers mention who is there top 5 hottest of all times, all differ in their own way. Lima, Ohio producer Gansta Marcus releases his list of all time favorites. Check out his list below and why.

"I was raised in the eara where 90's hip-hop was top of the market. We had rappers such as Tupac and Biggie, Nas and Jay-Z. My top 5 list of hottest rappers would consist of Master P +Percy Miller +DMXS Radio +Ruff Ryders Entertainment Nelly +ST Lunatic Nate Dogg +Snoop Dogg +EminemMusic and UGK +UNDER GROUND KINGS.

There were many great hits created back then that will last forever. But nothing came better than these artist because they kept putting out hit after hit over the years. When Master P released Bout It, it took the world by storm. Shortly after, Ghetto D hit the stores like a monster. With a tank and a squad that can't be stop, No Limit held the charts for several years until Hot Boyz took over with members such as +Lil Wayne +LIL TURK B.G. and Juvenile.

DMX came in hard with the Ruff Ryders anthem, shortly after he released one of his best album ever "Flesh Of My Flesh." Talk about a album to just let play, now this is it...Real Talk. You don't have to speak on Nelly and Snoop Dogg, for you see they still speak for themselves.

Eminem is labeled as one of the hottest artist of all times. He came out with hot bars and tactical vocals. With +DR Engineering behind him, there was no touching him to begin with.

#Stream #NewMusic by Nieman Marcus - "Swang"

The Ohio music king wants to hear what the music critics have to say about Nieman Marcus hit single "Swang." This is one hot artist who have went unnoticed for too long.

"Swang" is the anthem and the kick off to represent the I-75 interstate connection from city to city. Nieman Marcus lived in various cities while setting up studios recording never before heard artist from Michigan, Ohio, New York, Memphis, all the down to Florida.

The song was first introduced by Lemarquis for the album 419 To The 662. This is a album that is buzzing for music lovers to hear. I guarantee you will enjoy every single moment of this record.

Nieman Marcus formally (Gansta Marcus) is one of the best producers out of Lima, Ohio.

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Top 5 Master P Music Videos

The Wrap-Up Magazine has been changing up the game by switching over to top 5 visual videos of celebrities. This time they come with the icon +Percy Miller of +No Limit Records. Percy Robert Miller known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, author, filmmaker, record producer, philanthropist.

Cakes - Flossed Up

Boss babe Cakes is starting the year off right dropping her new banger "Flossed Up". Being 'flossed up' is beyond glitz and glamour. It's a lifestyle and a mindset that determines your legacy. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to follow your dreams and shine in spite of non-believers, then 'Flossed Up' may be your anthem for 2018.

Mariah Carey - “GTFO”

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Mariah Carey sends her ex on his “merry way” on her kiss-off anthem “GTFO,” which debuted on Thursday. The sensual video, directed by Sarah McColgan, finds MC drinking wine while wearing lacy black lingerie and strutting around the house. She makes her way from the kitchen to the living room to the bedroom, posing for the camera in true diva fashion.

The slow jam, produced by Nineteen85 and co-written by Bibi Bourrelly, is the first taste from Mariah’s upcoming 15th studio album, due out later this year via Butterfly MC Records and Epic. Mariah recently returned to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for her new residency “The Butterfly Returns,” which is set to run through February 2019.

100 Gran - Midwest Swing

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) 100 Grans lets loose a hot new anthem for the Midwest of the United States titled "Midwest Swing." Ohio and the rest is going to have to stand up for this Lima artist as he swing through the game.

King Nitty Drops His New Video “It’s Gone Be A Problem” @KINGNITTY

Hailing from the city of Chicago, King Nitty has firmly established himself as an underground legend of sorts. Having worked with the likes of Akon, Shawnna, Too Short, B.o.B, Rick Ross and more, the wordsmith has built himself quite the following.

Chief - Got Em

Continuing off of the success of his highly anticipated debut album "My Orbit", Chief is back with out of this world visuals for "Got Em", a head nodding, adrenaline pumping classic. Chief, a Portland native, has become a fairly familiar face in the Northwest Hip-Hop/Rap scene as of late. His charismatic energy has not showed any signs of slowing down a bit! 

"Got Em" is a relatable hustlers anthem, the "Hate me then, love me now" type of vibe if you will. BRO Pluto's Jordan Carter also makes a cameo. If you're dwelling in the vibe, you can't help but play this movie from start to finish a few times. The triply visuals make you want to rewind it over and over. All in all, if you've got a check, and you're down to put your grind to the test, this is the perfect song for you my friend.

#MusicVideo by Lucky Tatt "Make Your Name Known" @luckytatt @nomeasuremusic

New York emcee Lucky Tatt releases new music video titled "Make Your Name Known". Released by Nomeasuremusic, this track is sure a anthem you cant defy. Watch the official video below!

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S Loyal Ft Trap Kitchen LA - Trapping Is A Hobby

Portland hip-hop artist S.Loyal drops off the new video for "Trapping Is A Hobby" featuring the chefs that have the whole industry talking, Trap Kitchen LA. Fresh off of successful tours with Mozzy and SOBxRBE, S.Loyal is wasting no time feeding his fans with new music.

Lil Wayne Joins Jay-z In Cannabis Business

 

Weezy forayed into the cannabis business with his GKUA Ultra Premium brand in 2019, but will officially launch in Colorado on Wednesday (January 27).

“GKUA is about inspiring people, it’s about a feeling,” the New Orleans legend explained in a statement. “Now Colorado will get to experience the quality and potency of that GKUA.”

The first GKUA line of cannabis products originally launched in California in December of 2019. After landing in Michigan in 2020, they will now expand to their third state this week with Colorado set to open its doors to 32 different dispensaries across the state, which can be found using the Weezy Weed Finder.

“We are thrilled to bring GKUA Ultra Premium to our third state,” GKUA Inc. co-founder Beau Golob relayed. “Harmony is known for their incredible portfolio of cannabis products. They are the perfect partner for GKUA in Colorado. Their cultivators and expert lab teams know exactly what specific qualities, purity and potency are needed to produce GKUA products.

Yung Mil - Long Run

Following a string of shows opening for acts like Kid Ink & Tyga, and the viral success of his party anthem “Do Your Dance”, YUNG MIL gets back to his roots on his New self-produced Single “LONG RUN" Watch the full video below.

Drake's Biggest Hit Is Sampled From Timmy Thomas

The 70's R&B song 'Why can't we live together' may be one of Drakes biggest hits as to date. The music teacher, whose 1972 song “Why Can't We Live Together” was sampled for Drake's hit “Hotline Bling,” hopes he will.

Originally released in 1972, Timmy Thomas’ peace anthem ‘Why can’t We Live Together’ is to get an official 12″ vinyl reissue after being sampled on Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’. The 2015 hit was built around Thomas’s stripped-back hook, made with just a Hammond organ and percussion from an early rhythm machine.

 Thomas is happy about the way Drake went about clearing the sample explaining, “he did it the right way, he contacted my publishing company and contacted my writers. And so there’s nobody running.” “Why Can’t We Live Together” is a song about peace and Thomas is glad Drake didn’t use any of the original vocals to change the meaning of the song.

In an era where artists are constantly being sued over sampling in their music Timmy Thomas is glad Drake sampled his 1973 hit, “Why Can't We Live Together” in “Hotline Bling.”

 Drake's massive "Hotline Bling" was not submitted, due to a clerical error on the part of label Cash Money. Drake did score five Grammy nominations in other categories, including best rap album for If You're Reading This It's Too Late and best rap song for "Energy."

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Young Thug Says Jay-Z Doesn’t Have 30 Hit Songs

 

Young Thug was talking with Gillie Da Kid on the latter’s ‎Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast and the Atlanta rapper proceeded to jump out the window, figuratively. While bragging that he had 30 songs that would make the crowd go crazy at his shows in arenas, he then proceeded to add that “Jay-Z ain’t got 30 songs like that.”

Now Thugger said that with the utmost confidence. But the look on Gillie’s face said it all. But to be clear, the Philly rapper turned host also diplomatically added, “He got a lot, though.”

The tone, or maybe his thoughts catching up with what he just said, led Thug to walk back that wild statement instantaneously.

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Biden swearing-in

 

Pop artists Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga will be among A-listers who will perform at the largely-virtual swearing-in ceremony of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on January 20.

Gaga, one-of-a-kind artist, performer and a trailblazer in beauty and fashion, will sing the national anthem and Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the US Capitol, where the ceremony will be taking place.

Biden, 78, and Kamala Harris, 56, will be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States during the ceremony.

But it won't be a typical inauguration, for several reasons.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and fresh security concerns following a pro-Trump mob breaching the Capitol last week have combined to force some changes to what is a historical American day.

Lil Wayne Celebrates Packers Victory

 

The rapper was seen celebrating the Green Bay Packers’ playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams last night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Packers crushed the Rams in a 32-18 victory that was powered by Weezy’s new Green Bay Packers anthem, “Green and Yellow.” The first song, debuted in Super Bowl XLV, was made to counter rapper Wiz Khalifa’s Steelers-inspired “Black and Yellow” song.