Bob Marley’s legacy lives on via his eldest son, Fabian Marley, who just dropped a new record. Dare we say his pops would be proud! Strong roots make for strong and fruitful trees, and when it comes to Fabian Marley, it’s clear the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The eldest son of reggae […]
You may have never heard of her before, but she’s famous in Japan. No, seriously. Although she may appear new to the game, Che’Nelle is a big deal in Japan. Literally. The two-time platinum Universal Music Japan recording artist is now gearing up to get it just as poppin’ here on the Western hemisphere with her […]
After he killed it at the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher, newcomer Joyner Lucas received a co-sign from industry heavyweight and iconic rap veteran Busta Rhymes, who joins Lucas on “JUMANJI.” “JUMANJI” finds both Lucas and Busta spitting straight animal-house savagery as they go bar for bar. The production provides the perfect soundscape to showcase Lucas’ […]
Beyonce said if you liked it, put a ring on it…and Meant2B just co-signed her. If she doesn’t have a ring on it, she’s fair game, fellas…so you might want to think about that since we’re rapidly approaching cuffing season. The smooth-talking trio of crooners–Dele, Tre’ and Ezo–hail from Oklahoma City, OK, and have been […]
“…kaboom, I’m lethal cerebral like Max Keeble who’ll beat you until you feeble ball’d up into a fetal but I’m peaceful like praying at the steeple of a cathedral you John Doe I’m Legend we not Ordinary People…” Hip hop newcomer Static Spaz (real name Rashodd McGhee) drops “Hyperbolic Time Chamber,” produced by Kid Dyno, which […]
In the past year, The Signal, All Def Digital’s weekly show that acts as an artist accelerator platform, has served up a smorgasbord of rap-centric programming, featuring every sub-genre of rap imaginable, from backpack rap to trap to trippy psychedelic rap, from a diverse selection of artists, ranging from those who are stereotypical in their aesthetic, to femcees, […]
In the past year, The Signal, All Def Digital’s weekly show that acts as an artist accelerator platform, has served up a smorgasbord of rap-centric programming, featuring every sub-genre of rap imaginable, from backpack rap to trap to trippy psychedelic rap, from a diverse selection of artists, ranging from those who are stereotypical in their aesthetic, to femcees, […]
The American dream seems elusive in the city that never sleeps. Welcome to Liberty City Storiez. Shabir Karim, best known as Karim,…
ELLIS kills the track and gets away with it, with some help from partners in crime Statik Selekt and Legin,…
Taking it to the (Middle) East Side. New York’s rap scene is littered with artists who want to bring hip…
Somebody’s gotta say it, and we don’t think it could have been said, or delivered, better. Rapper Big Piph…
Kick back and chill with this otherworldly offering. Litany is a British import, composed of twenty year olds Jake Nicolaides…
Songstress Yasmeen offers up somber, melancholy visuals for her bleeding hearted record, “Said U Would.” The artfully done visual, entirely…
For anyone who’s ever had a dream. Amaar, who proves himself to be a true and consistent MC (mover…
Locke Kaushal releases his latest, “Fountain of Youth.” Dale City, VA native Locke Kaushal, who recently won the House Artist…
If you’re ready to hear the next big things in music, head to #EMERGE this Saturday. All Def Digital…
Hey, look ma! A real mixtape that has actual mixing! There’s lots of “mixtapes” coming out these days that involve…
Because science, that’s why. Yesterday, footage of a mother beating down her Black son on camera went viral. Her son…
David Morin’s mellow vocals are a sharp juxtaposition for a complexly-themed record and video. You can find him beatboxing,…
Have you ever wondered what Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” would sound like as a romantic serenade by a Jewish a…
John Legend is more than just a powerful singing voice: He’s the voice of a generation who wants real change,…
The late Malcolm X was one of the most influential leaders of our time. Here are a few life lessons…
The 50th anniversary of Malcolm X’s death on February 21st marks the beginning of a year-long commemoration celebration & tribute,…
A Texas man made bail for stabbing his girlfriend to death, then subsequently went on a shooting spree upon his…
A New Jersey man was arrested with his friend when the two of them attempted to cover up their drunken…
Of course it happened in Florida. Floridians may not be all that smart, but at least they’re honest. Twenty…
Kid Ink says he’s got some destructive people around him, and that he and his crew are like kids on…
You too can go on the Beyonce diet. Body like Beyonce not included Like her hubby Jay Z, Beyonce…
C Plus delivers an action-packed visual for “Sorbet,” this week’s Signal of the week. Each week, All Def Digital’s…
Jennifer Lopez makes a convincing case as to why the term “cougar” should be retired. In her latest movie,…
Kim Kardashian cares about your data, if don’t nobody else care. Because if you aren’t looking at her selfies, how…
Jay Z made some more major boss moves, and it’s way a way bigger deal than his rumored buying of…
Jay Z made some more major boss moves, and it’s way a way bigger deal than his rumored buying of…
Because this doesn’t sound disastrous or anything. Texas state Representative Dan Flynn (R) has a brilliant new idea: allowing…
Mitt Romney wants to help poor people, but just a few years ago, was “not concerned” with them. By the…
Inspired by Eminem’s “Detroit Vs Everybody” that dropped last fall, hip hop blogger and “Black Twitter” favorite @ItsBizkit decided to…
Ava DuVernay has the perfect response to her Selma Oscar snub. Ava DuVernay, the director of the film Selma, has a…
Jep Roadie’s “SuperHereoes” just might be the best song you hear today, and tomorrow, too… Jep Roadie is a 23…
Your ex is usually an example of who not to be with and what not to do. But, if you…
Brooklyn rapper Jay Bel tells the “struggle rapper” coming of age story on “Kate.” How do you plan to support…
Boston’s Jeu Green shines on the upbeat visuals for his feel-good anthem “Ok.” Twenty six year old Jeu Green of…
Long Island native Fre$h hits us off with his Jordan Meyer assisted track, “Wake Up.” Fre$h, who recently dropped a…
J. Cole’s newest addition to his roster, Cozz, talks the trajectory that led him from growing up in gang-affiliated South…
Kanye West reveals to the world why he rarely, if ever, smiles, as well as drops some gems on God…
Unlike the rappers that Jay Z says “shall forever remain nameless,” Appleby opts to remain faceless, letting his music speak…
Never going to the bathroom again. Ever. For anything. Ever again. A sixty-two year old woman was in for…
By next year, the one percent will have amassed more than half of the world’s wealth, literally. The rich just…
After watching Dr. King’s final speech, Texas DJ JC Flores was moved to to create this musical tribute, “I Have…
It took 32 long years–relatively almost as long as Dr. King’s life was short; he was assassinated at age 39–for…
Yusha Assad kicks off 2015 with the latest installment of his With Great Care series, this one aptly titled The…
Ferguson activists bring a message of peace, love, and solidarity to Palestine, with poetry and song. Freedom fighters from…
Zimmerman’s out of control, violent behavior lands him on the wrong side of the law for the fourth time since…
As many as 2,000 are dead in what’s being called the deadliest massacre to be carried out by Boko Haram…
Since its October 2014 inception, All Def Digital’s “The Signal” has proven itself to be more than just curated content…
American franchise McDonald’s has come under fire in Japan for food contamination after customers have found hunks of metal, plastic,…
It’s only January 8th….how are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Lost a few pounds yet? Been hitting the…
L.atasha A.lcindor is back with the visuals for “Bee.Em (Black Magic),” a powerful manifesto the magic of melanin. L.atasha…
Twenty five year old John Jonchuck Jr was charged with hurling his five year old daughter, Phoebe Jonchuck, to her…
Don’t call her a femcee. This Brooklyn based beauty is a lyricist in its purest form. L.atasha A.lcindor’s “Go Off…
Bay Area artist Amaar releases a heart-wrenching record to the children of Pakistan. Cali native Amaar blesses the world with heartfelt…
What’s the life expectancy for black guys? The system’s working effectively, that’s why. – Kanye West, “Murder to Excellence” When…
The Muppets do Naughty By Nature’s “Hip Hop Hooray.” Day made. Kermit the frog/tea connoisseur took a break from…
Rising star Jonny Goood performs “Whatcha Need,” the second visual from his first project entitled “Student of The Month.” “The…
Fresh off his first music tour–with TDE rapper Ab-Soul, no less–Sylmar, CA native Shad Robinson delivers the visuals for “Urchin…
“Beyond the Lights” goes above and beyond exceeding any expectations, with a complex storyline and deeply embedded messages of empowerment…
Fresh off the release of his first project, For the Hopeful, emcee Azad Right hit Toca Tuesdays with Tony Touch…
Music mogul Russell Simmons has an undoubtedly astute business acumen that’s lauded him a long list of noteworthy accomplishments over the…
And yes, it was a real dead body. A human one. And no, Ashton Kutcher was nowhere to be found.…
911 is not a dating service. A Florida man is behind bars after he called 911 to ask the…
No, it didn’t happen in Florida. (Surprise!) Why this shirt is even in production, let alone in someone’s wardrobe, beats…
In an over-saturated market where independent rap acts are a dime a dozen, it isn’t too often that an artist…
Donald Trump just can’t seem to stop talking–or tweeting–and he’s firing off at the POTUS once again, this time calling…
Although we continue to think of NYC as the birth place and breeding ground of hip hop, rapper Noetic, who…
Orlando’s very own Slim Goodye is back, this time with the visuals for his latest single, “Forever,” featuring Iyaz. The…
Twenty year old rapper Aminé just dropped some dope visuals for his summertime banger, “Plastic Life.” The mini-movie showcases the socially…
Pelle Pelle first came on the scene in 1978, and they quickly became synonymous with hip hop from their very…
Crime doesn’t pay, especially when you’re committing it on TV. Reality TV couple Joe and Teresa Giudice were sentenced to…
We’ve been seeing a steady of stream of socially conscious hip hop as of late (yay!), and 2FIC and Mittchy…
Unlike George Zimmerman, the killer of Florida teen Jordan Davis, Michael Dunn, won’t be getting away with murder. Earlier…
Pelle Pelle is a brand that has a long history with hip hop since their inception back in 1978, when…
Freedom of speech is a precious commodity that we all too often take for granted. In the wake of the…
Scantily clad women in a rap video? Imagine that. But West coast rapper Dego has taken a step further, enlisting…
German hip hop sensation Joe Young jumps on YMCMB’s smash single “Grindin,” which features Lil Wayne, Drake, and Turk of…
Louie V. Gutta just dropped his latest mixtape New Legend, his first since his Dreamchasers debut, Worth The Wait. He explains that…
All great works of art speak to the viewer on a personal level. It gives the audience something they can…
Miami based singer/rapper/songwriter AdELA, formerly one of the first artists signed by Jersey Shore’s Snooki, released her first official music video…
Sweetz P’s highly anticipated single, “Life Behind Barrrs” hit all the digital platforms (iTunes, Beats Music, etc) a few days…
Alliance Music Group recording artists Cool Amerika releases their latest track, which features Offset of Migos. The track, titled ”MVP,” is from their…
DeGo keeps to his Bay Area roots and links with legend Too $hort for the new Anthem “Still A Playa.” Dego comments…
Back when we interviewed Mario Manningham about his return to the New York Giants, we had to ask him what…
Long Island’s unsigned hype has been heavy in the game as of late, with Long Island fan favorite Mack Milly dropping…
It’s been almost a year since Long Island rapper Blazin has dropped any heat. Blazin has taken advantage of the…
Food is always better fresh, but is there such a thing as too fresh? This video from MotherLOADED has been…
