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Q: You’re from Decatur, Alabama—a place not exactly known for alternative R&B and rap. How did growing up there shape you as an artist? Taye: Honestly, it made me different. I’ve always felt a little outside of the box. I didn’t want to sound like everyone else. That’s why I was so inspired by people like Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, and Childish Gambino—they made me realize there are no limits to how far you can push music. Q: Let’s talk about your creative process. Do you plan your songs out or let them happen naturally? Taye: A little of both. I…
When you talk about raw chemistry in music, the connection between 906Hammy and Zonami is the perfect example. “The energy between me and Zonami was always so pure, every time we’re in the room together the ideas just pour like rain,” 906Hammy explains. The two have cooked up countless genre-bending tracks, with Zonami not only hopping on features but also handling mixing, sampling, and even some beat work. “He’s a super talented kid the world needs to watch for,” Hammy adds. Coming from Northern Michigan, 906Hammy proudly embraces his roots. “It feels so cool but weird at the same time. Sometimes I was living around 20,000 people, other times I…
What sets Ubah Gang apart? His approach. Every song is crafted like an essay, with a beginning, middle, and end. As a trained engineer, he’s meticulous about sound quality, clarity, and delivery. You can hear it in tracks like “Moment of Clarity” and “Cash Cow”—clean, impactful, and endlessly replayable. Born in Austin, raised in Dallas, and shaped by Nigerian and Jamaican influences, Ubah’s music reflects a deep-rooted understanding of rhythm and storytelling. He doesn’t just rap—he teaches, motivates, and connects. Whether performing at Texas festivals or in the studio producing new heat, Ubah Gang’s work ethic and artistry are unmatched.…
When you hear the name Timothy Strain, one word comes to mind: extraordinary. Hailing from Schenectady, New York, Timothy Strain—also known by his alias Og Strain—is a multi-faceted individual with a background as impressive as it is inspirational. From dominating the mortgage sales industry to becoming a key player at the helm of Swaggertown Records, and from surviving a near-fatal house fire to launching two YouTube channels with global impact, Strain’s life has been a testimony to resilience, faith, and purpose. Today, as job markets evolve and the creative industries expand, hiring or collaborating with Timothy Strain isn’t just a…
In a city known for birthing rap royalty, Activis stands out for his vulnerability, versatility, and vision. Drawing influence from both Houston hip-hop icons and grunge rock pioneers, his music captures the complexity of emotion, youth, and self-reflection. It’s real, raw, and relevant. Currently working on a string of projects, Activis balances performance and production with an unrelenting drive. His upcoming releases promise to be a bold step forward—not just for his career, but for the kind of music that speaks directly to the soul. If you haven’t heard of Activis yet, that’s about to change. 🔗 Listen & Follow…
GloRilla is proving that true success is about uplifting others. On December 18, the Memphis rapper returned to her alma mater, Melrose High School in the city’s Orange Mound neighborhood, with a generous $25,000 donation. This contribution will fund the creation of the Gloria H. Woods Media Center, named after her real name, in a touching tribute to her roots. The donation marks a full-circle moment for the rapper, who once walked the halls of the school and is now giving back to inspire future generations. The $25,000 donation will go towards several key projects, including the transformation of the…
Charlamagne Tha God recently premiered a new episode of his “Out Of Context” series, featuring an in-depth conversation with Lil Baby. The interview comes ahead of the release of Lil Baby’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, WHAM (Who Hard as Me), set for January. During the discussion, Charlamagne asked Lil Baby about his relationship with Gunna, a fellow rapper who had previously worked closely with him under the Quality Control label. Following Gunna’s release from jail amid the high-profile Georgia RICO case, Lil Baby, like many others, has seemingly distanced himself from the YSL artist. When asked about his current…
Spotify has officially denied Drake’s recent allegations that streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s song Not Like Us were “artificially inflated.” The accusations were outlined in a legal filing last month by Drake’s company, Frozen Moments, and targeted both Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG), which distributes Lamar’s recordings. Drake’s filing claimed UMG and Spotify conspired to boost streams of Lamar’s diss track, which takes aim at the Canadian rapper, and accused UMG of defamation. Spotify responded in opposition, with a spokesperson stating, “Spotify has no economic incentive to promote Not Like Us over any of Drake’s tracks.” They clarified that…
Kelly Clarkson is embracing the holiday spirit with a twist this year, leaving no room for the ghosts of Christmas past. On Thursday, Dec. 19, the 42-year-old Grammy winner appeared to subtly shade her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in a new video accompanying the deluxe release of her holiday album, When Christmas Comes Around… The 53-minute visualizer, posted on YouTube, features a cozy holiday scene: four red stockings hanging above a roaring fireplace, with a Christmas tree glowing nearby. Each stocking bears a label: “Mom” for Clarkson, and “River” and “Remy” for her two children, aged 10 and 8, respectively. But…
Nearly three weeks after speculation and silence, Drake has delivered his much-anticipated response. Early this morning, a leaked track surfaced online, igniting debates about its authenticity. Was it genuinely Drake or an AI-generated replica? As the internet leaned toward its legitimacy, Drake confirmed it by sending the official version, now with an improved beat, to DJ Akademiks for a livestream debut. Over a sinister, brooding beat—reportedly sampling Junior Mafia’s “Get Money” in its original form—Drake spends four minutes addressing the flurry of shots directed at him since the release of “Like That.” “What the hell is this, a 20 v…