I have always been one to stress the vast amount of talent lying within the borders of Mississippi. Historically known as the birthplace of America's music, the Magnolia State has always produced an array of sounds at a high quality level. This trend continues to date with artists excelling in pop, rock, rap, blues and… Continue reading Exclusive: Quavius Black discusses “Twelve16” and more in first interview
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Drake Beats Everyone For Iheart Music Award Nominations
(AllHipHop News) Drake leads the 2017 Iheartradio Music Awards nominations with 12 nods. The Canadian musician’s potential wins include Song the Year for “One Dance” featuring Wizkid and Kyla Reid, Male Artist the Year and Hip-Hop Song the Year for both “One Dance” and “Controlla.” Facing him in the first category is Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t… Continue reading Drake Beats Everyone For Iheart Music Award Nominations
Louis Futon Releases New Mix & Teases Plenty of New Singles
Philadelphia’s very own Louis Futon has been quietly making a name for himself with some of my favorite remixes through 2016. On the original music end he also hasn’t let up having teamed up with some of the biggest names in the indie-electronic space by releasing on ODESZA’s Foreign Family Collective while joining GriZ on a collaborative track on Good Will… Continue reading Louis Futon Releases New Mix & Teases Plenty of New Singles
George Michael’s boyfriend shares long-lost song
class="content-header--info"> George Michael's boyfriend is remembering him with a long-lost songThe pop icon passed away on Christmas Day. Don't Miss Will Elton John perform at George Michael's funeral? Will Elton John perform at George Michael's funeral? Share <a For more updates Click here
DJ Drama Joins Young Money Yawn & A$AP TyY In The Visual For “New Jack City”
Virginia native Young Money Yawn is back, following up his “Big Amounts” freestyle with a new visual. This go-round he is joined by Harlem’s A$AP TyY and the infamous DJ Drama for “New Jack City.” The song appeared on Money’s “Street Gospel II” project which also boasted cameos from Pusha T, Juicy and Young Dolph… Continue reading DJ Drama Joins Young Money Yawn & A$AP TyY In The Visual For “New Jack City”
Every Song Murda Beatz Produced In 2016
A quick overview of Murda Beatz's 2016. 2016 was the year when Murda Beatz surpassed Niagara falls as the pride and joy of Fort Erie, Ontario. Well, it depends on you ask. The 22-year-old is the clear star of our new end-of-year list of breakout producers. With recent productions for the likes of Drake, Gucci… Continue reading Every Song Murda Beatz Produced In 2016
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West To Begin Couple’s Therapy
Kim and Kanye have entered couple's therapy with the aim of healing upon the recent traumas they've each suffered. Times have been hard for Kanye, Kim, and really the whole Kardashian clan. In the midst of rumors of separation and even divorce, it now appears that Kimye is staying strong for the holidays. They have… Continue reading Kim Kardashian & Kanye West To Begin Couple’s Therapy
Interview: Fatt Fisher talks starting rap career, #WWW mixtape and more
There is an age old theme dealing with the streets and hip-hop. After all, some of the earliest forms of the genre deal with impoverished neighborhoods and the acts that come out of living in one. From the 90's with West Coast acts like Snoop or Easy E, to Young Jeezy's run in the 2000's… Continue reading Interview: Fatt Fisher talks starting rap career, #WWW mixtape and more
The DaMarcus T. Hughes Foundation Uplifts the Youth with Help from Isaiah Hayes
We here at 1DF have always been admirers of talent in individuals, but even more so of their hearts. As the world seemingly gets crazier and crazier it's nice to recognize people who are out here helping to spread love, knowledge and joy. One such person is DaMarcus Hughes, also known as Marc Hughes Music,… Continue reading The DaMarcus T. Hughes Foundation Uplifts the Youth with Help from Isaiah Hayes
Exclusive Interview: Adam Reverie talks Soul Ties success, move from Detroit to Pittsburgh & more
Growth is a thing that is taken for granted all too often. I don't mean the natural growth that you may inevitably see a child experience. No, I'm talking about the experience of grinding for something and that hard work blossoming into success. After all, a dream without work is just that, a dream. One… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Adam Reverie talks Soul Ties success, move from Detroit to Pittsburgh & more