A new Forbes-compiled list has shed light on the year’s biggest earners in the rap game Jay-Z, Diddy and Kendrick Lamar have all been named as being among the highest-paid rappers of 2018. Forbes are behind the new findings, with … Continue reading Jay Z Tops 2018 Forbes 20 Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Acts
Nicki Minaj returns to kick ass as a super hero in Chun Li… When Nicki Minaj broke her hiatus with Barbi Tingz and Chun Li, fans were highly anticipating. Nicki returned to her more animated self by taking on the role of Street Fighter II. Chun-Li, was the first female fighter of the series. In the music video, Nicki is dressed in anumber of outrageous outfits that include black leather with neon lights. With a pink overlay, she performs in selfie-mode directly to her camera phone. Watch the video above. Continue reading Watch: Nicki Minaj Takes on The Role of \’Chun-Li\’ In New Video
Janelle Monáe finally frees herself on \’Dirty Computer\’… Janelle Monáe is the queen of representation! She discusses race, politics, gender issues and sexuality through her music and off stage persona. She pre-released singles off her third studio album Dirty Computer, including \’Django Jane\’, \’Make Me Feel, \’PYNK\’ and \’I Like That\’. Three of the singles in the lead-up to its release, were accompanied by colorful music videos including \”Django Jane,” “PYNK,” and “Make Me Feel.” Monáe achieved success outside being a musician by being the CEO of her own label, Wondaland, a CoverGirl model and a movie star, appearing in … Continue reading Album Release: Janelle Monáe \’Dirty Computer\’
Takura steps into Cassper\’s shoes as he aims to fill them up… Takura is asking for Zimbabweans world over to give him 5,000 retweets. What will he do do with merely 5K tweets? Well that\’s motivation enough to fill up the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The issue of filling up HICC has been debatable ever since SA rapper Cassper Nyovest \’Filled Up the Dome\’ and almost met the same goal for Orlando Stadium. A lot of journalists, radioe personalities and even artists themselves have debated on which artist could alone, fill up the HICC. The HICC sits 4,500 people … Continue reading Takura Aims to Fill Up HICC
Takura Sets A Standard With the Album Cover for #SHTDi… Days after releasing the visuals for \’Mai Mwana\’, Takura revealed his album artwork and release date. This will be Mr Okay, Okay\’s debut album which will is titled \’Someone Had To Do It\’ or simply #SHTDi. The album is scheduled to be released on the 13th of April, the same month in which his daughter April was born. #SHTDi is Takura\’s first LP since going solo in 2016. The former Soul Afrika member and now R&B/trap soul artist has had a string of hits since 2016. In 2016 he released his first EP … Continue reading Takura Reveals #SHTDi Album Cover and Release Date
Cassper Nyovest is bringin on the heat with his latest single, \’K‘Sazobalit\’… It is finally here, Cassper Nyovest’s hotly anticipated new record K’Sazobalit has arrived a day early. The single is fresh off releasing the mega collaboration, “Check On You” featuring Davido. Cassper spits in vernacular while riding over a trap beat! The single has been receiving a lot of positive reviews. From the sound of the track, \’K\’sazobalit\’ is going to be a very popular catch phrase. Continue reading New Music: Cassper Nyovest \’K’Sazobalit\’
\’Flava in Ya Ear\’ Rapper Craig Mack Dies at 47 The former Bad Boy Records rapper Craig Mack, died Monday night at his home in Walterboro, South Carolina, Colleton County coroner Richard Harvey confirmed to Variety. Reports concluded that Mack had died of natural causes. Diddy released a statement on Mack’s passing, saying: \”Craig Mack, you were the first artist to release music on Bad Boy and gave us our first hit. You always followed your heart and you had an energy that was out of this world. You believed in me and you believed in Bad Boy. I will … Continue reading Iconic Rapper Craig Mack Dies
In celebration of their debut single “Sarura Wako” which was released exactly two years back, Tafara and Don Cavelle release this new song dedicated to their significant others. The song is back on their actual lives, as the two delve deep on how they view their partners. Gerrard lends a hand as he serenades the chorus with vocals, and Victor Enlisted is on production credits.The song samples the classic song ‘Chipo Changu’ by the legendary Thomas Mapfumo. This is the second single off their upcoming EP dropping later in 2018. here. Continue reading New Music: Tafara and Don Cavelle featuring Gerrard \’Chipo Changu\’
Diddy takes a bow as Jay Z tops the Forbes list… Forbes has named Jay-Z as the wealthirst hip hop artist of 2018. Hov\’s net worth has jumped from $810m to $900m (£590m – £655m) in the past year, according to Forbes. The magazine\’s list of wealthiest hip-hop stars began in 2011. Diddy fell to second on the list with a value of $825m (£600m) with Dr. Dre in third. Dre\’s headphones brand Beats continues to push up his bank account. Eminem is in joint fourth with Canadian musician Drake – the only non-US rapper on the list. Hip-hop\’s wealthiest: … Continue reading Jay Z Tops Forbes Wealthiest Hip Hop Artists of 2018
The music video for Nadia Nakai\’s hit track Naaa Mean finally dropped on Wednesday night to a frenzy of excited fans. The song, which features Cassper Nyovest, received a lot of love when she released it last year. Nadia explained that she was happy about the reception of the song as it was the first song she dropped in 2017. The admitted that she wanted to leave an impression. \”I had to come back with a bang. I haven\’t dropped anything this whole year, I dropped Sqwaa this time last year,\” she said. Nadia said she\’s working on her album … Continue reading Watch: Nadia Nakai featuring Cassper Nyovest \’Naaa Mean\’ Music Video
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