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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: A Bold, Thematic Spectacle
22-time Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show for Super Bowl LIX was frenetic, tense, and meaningful.…
Atmosphere Pushes Albany to a new Stratosphere
The air in Albany on February 7th crackled with anticipation as Empire Live was packed to the gills. From the…
A Deep Dive into Manic TL’s New Album “111”
Manic TL, released his most recent album, 111, on November 1, 2024 and continues to make waves as an independent…
Celebrating Slick Rick’s 60th Birthday at Brooklyn Bowl
On January 18th, Brooklyn Bowl hosted a legendary celebration for the 60th birthday of hip-hop icon Slick Rick.…
MIKE Drops Electrifying Single “Bear Trap” and Unveils Upcoming Album…
New York City-based rapper, songwriter, and record producer MIKE, nèe Michael Bonema, shares his new single “Bear…
De La Soul Delivers Classic Hits at Lincoln Center’s Beats, Rhymes and Sights…
On Friday, January 17, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center was electrified with the energy of Hip-Hop as De La…
The Warnings of Past Leaders: Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution, Now Our Own
In times of revolution, those in upheaval look to the leaders of their communities for guidance and support. The…
Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rico Worldwide With Spirited Album “DeBi TiRAR MáS…
Bad Bunny - Puerto Rican rapper, singer, actor, and producer - has recently released his highly anticipated sixth…
Governors Ball 2025: Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier Headline at…
New York City's premier music festival, Governors Ball, has unveiled a stacked 2025 lineup, returning to Flushing…
New York Series: Jay-Z ‘Where I’m From’
He was a one-man businessman who was conscious of the fact that pushing his product could become a life or death…
50 Years Of Performance: The Best SNL Acts Of The 1990s
With SNL’s return on September 28th, the show celebrated its 50th year on the air. Since its start in 1975, the…
Method Man: The Wu-Tang Legend Who Turned Rhymes Into a Lifetime of Hits
One of the most influential emcees of hip hop's history, Method Man, aka Clifford Smith has seen successes in…
Origins of the DJ: Grandmaster Flash Celebrates His Birthday
To many, Grandmaster Flash is praised for being one of the early pioneers of DJing and early hip hop production…
New York Series: Run-DMC’s Holiday Classic ‘Christmas in Hollis’
Run-DMC decided they were going to combine the fantasy and mysticism that comes with the holiday with real life…
Rochester Composer mainTheme Drops Rich New Groove Track “Take Over…
Rochester-based composer mainTheme has announced the release of his rich new groove track "Take Over Me" (feat.…
Nelly Announces 2 NY Shows in “Where The Party At” Tour
Music superstar Nelly will hit the road in 2025 with his "Where The Party At Tour." The tour will celebrate the 25…
Former NFL Star Darren Waller Continues Prolific Musical Journey with New Video…
Former NFL pro bowler and NY Giant tight end Darren Waller continues his post-retirement musical journey with a…
J. Cole Announces “2014 Forest Hills Drive” Anniversary Show At MSG
GRAMMY-award winning rapper and producer J. Cole has announced a special one-night-only show on Monday, December…
WAV Music Fest Comes to NYC’s UBS Arena in 2025
The first ever WAV (World A Vibes) Music Fest has been announced for Mar. 28, 2025.
At UBS Arena, Spice,…
Post Malone’s “The Big Ass Stadium Tour” Arrives at Citi Field…
Post Malone has announced his upcoming tour. "The BIG ASS Stadium Tour" with special guest Jelly Roll. The tour…