How Jay-Z Became The Blueprint For Hip-Hop Success

 

From selling over 125 million records to becoming hip-hop's first billionaire, 23-time GRAMMY winner JAY-Z has more than enough mind-boggling feats to fill up his episode of Black Sounds Beautiful.

#Stream New #Album by Rayne Storm "Audiocity" @RayneStormMusic

 

Harlem NY's own Rayne Storm released his new eclectic rap album "Audiocity" on 2/22/22. The new project is set to compete against other major releases on the same date from Boosie Badass, Lil Durk and of course, Kanye West. The 19-track album features a generation bending cast of artists including Kxng Crooked, Jarren Benton, Sticky Fingaz, DMC, Canibus, Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Swifty McVay, Big Twins, DecadeZ, Dizzy $padez, Kony Brooks, Loudpack Dash, Kazzy Raxx, Soulebrity, HËS, Kxng Chxno & KingFsorrow. Production is handled by Temper Music, Legion Beats, Jupitxr, Kelly Grinz, Anno Domini and Rayne Storm himself. 

Story Behind The Beef Behind Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

 

Bone Thugs and Three 6 Mafia. They definitely are two of the greatest rap groups of all time. Both have extensive catalogs and have etched their legacy into music history. However, way before both, these groups saw the heights of their success they would have a feud.

Jay-Z Is Now the Most-Nominated Artist in Grammys History

 

Jay-Z is still making history by the numbers. Jay-Z made Grammys history with his three nominations on Tuesday, becoming the most-nominated artist ever with a grand total of 83 nominations and solidifying his and Beyonce’s status as music royalty.

The Story of Jay-Z

 

Jay-Z is one of the most talented, successful and acclaimed musicians of all time. He changed the game and without him, music - and more specifically hip hop - would not be in the medium it is today. From growing up in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, his life has two main stories: The story of the rapper and the story of the hustler. 

#NowPlaying Yo Gotti - For The Record #MusicVideo

 

Yo Gotti returns with a new music video for his single “For The Record.” The new release is directed by Ben Marc and finds Gotti delivering entrepreneurial gems while posted up in a barren desert surrounded by his collection of black Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUVs.

What Happened to Amil of Roc-A-Fella Records?

 

Amil burst onto the music scene in the late ‘90s with a sultry voice, a sassy attitude, and rap lyrics about money, independence, and designer clothes. As Roc-A-Fella’s first lady, she was featured on Jay-Z’s most popular songs, like “Can I Get A” and “Jigga What, Jigga Who.”

What Happened To #RnB Group 112?

 

They were four ordinary teenagers from the dirty south but, they each had the talent, passion and determination to make it in the cutthroat world of music. After one life changing audition, they were set on the path to platinum record selling and Grammy winning success. However, major drama behind-the-scenes between the members would eventually cause everything to come crashing down. Let’s find out what happened to American R&B group 112.

Rapper Rich Brian Breaks Indonesian Record

 

Rapper Rich Brian is officially the first Indonesian artist to hit 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, following the release of the 88rising-produced original soundtrack for Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.

Is Beyoncé’s Song ‘Crazy In Love’ About Jay-Z?

 

On May 14, 2003, Beyoncé released her song “Crazy In Love,” featuring rapper Jay-Z, into the world. Though this was her first lead single as a solo artist, the track did not disappoint in the slightest as it went on to top the global music charts. While “Crazy In Love” solidified Beyoncé’s spot in the music industry, it also put her budding relationship with Jay-Z on everyone’s radar. With lyrics describing a romantic relationship, it would be easy to assume that the song is about the rapper, but is it really?

Why Roc-A-Fella Signed Kanye West

The creativity, the energy, the plan of action Kanye West puts into his music is inevitable. How could you not sign a artist with so much to add to the growing music industry.

Chanel West Coast or Snow Tha Product

 

Celebrity Match Ups is back with another round. This time their matching Chanel West Coast with Snow Tha Product. Whether its the looks you like the most, or just one has the better choice of music, we want to know which celebrity would you choose first?

Lets learn a little about them both before choosing!

The RZA Confirms Season 2 Of ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’

The RZA has confirmed a second season for Wu-Tang: An American Saga. 

The Abbott came bearing good news regarding the Clan’s biographical drama series. In an exclusive interview with HipHopDX he said the show will return this fall. “American Saga will start airing in September,” he revealed. “That story will be complete for the season. Then I’m looking to get back in a director’s chair. I feel like that’s important for me to continue to tell our stories through cinema.” He went on to hint that production is still ongoing. “That’s going to take some time to develop a new script. But I’m having a great time finishing up the new season of American Saga.” 

Snoop Dogg To Join Def Jam label

 

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

#NewMusic LPB Poody - Batman #Remix Ft Moneybagg Yo And Lil Wayne

 

LPB Poody has recruited Lil Wayne and Moneybagg Yo for the remix of his 2020 song “Batman.” Rising Florida rap star LPB Poody has a viral hit record on his hands.

Jay-Z BET Helicopter Interview

 

Jay-Z took Joe Clair on an aerial tour of New York City in a helicopter while doing a exclusive interview provided by B.E.T.'s Rap City.

Jay-Z talks about his vision of music and how he loves to do it. See the Jay-Z interview below!

The Controversy With 50 Cent And Nas Over Jennifer Lopez - I'm Gonna Be Alright

 

Controversy ensued over the radio and album versions. Epic Records decided to place Nas on the radio version due to his popularity at the time instead of 50 Cent. 50 Cent became angry at "former" friend Nas. Nas threatened him, stating: "So he's like a kid living in a hip-hop fantasy world. J.Lo is a friend of mine, if she wants to do a record, I'm doing a record with her, 50 was like a little brother to me."

#Throwback Jennifer Lopez Ft Nas - I'm Gonna Be Alright

 

"I'm Gonna Be Alright" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album, J.Lo (2001). It was released on April 1, 2002, by Epic Records as the album's second single. The remix featured rapper Nas.

Nas or Eminem

 

Celebrity Match Up is back with another topic for all you hip hop lovers. This time, we would like to know who would you place as your top artist out of Nas or Eminem. Most fans of there music would say they would love to see the two together on a track someday while others may argue.

Before we get into the discussion, lets do a little background check on the two.

#MusicVideo by Kosha Dillz 'Solo' Ft Gangsta Boo

 

The pandemic has been hard for everyone and Kosha Dillz is no stranger to it. During the last week before the complete lockdown, the unlikely pair of Three 6 Mafia's Gangsta Boo and Kosha Dillz recorded "Solo" with 2021 Grammy Nominated producer Sam Barsh (Anderson Paak, Earthgang, Logic) for Kosha's album Nobody Cares Except You, which was the precedent going into the loneliness of the pandemic.

Now that most of society is on an upswing out of it, the temperature has changed the possibility of happiness, and a whacky creative music video could be what we need!