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03.26.2021
Spain’s Top Rapper Yung Beef Shares “Majin Vegeta” Vid From Upcoming Mixtape

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Spain’s Top Rapper Yung Beef Shares “Majin Vegeta” Vid From Upcoming Mixtape

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3.26.2021

Genre-Bending Spanish Rapper Yung Beef Shares “Majin Vegeta”

“Majin Vegeta” is the First Video from El Plugg 2 Mixtape, Coming in April via EMPIRE

The Granada Native, Who’s Worked with Metro Boomin, Pi’erre Bourne, 645AR, and More, Kicks Back With His Beamer and His Pitbull in His Stylish New Video

Critical Praise:

“Beef’s geographically diverse sound is unapologetic, with piercing, incisive lyrics over trap beats fused with reggaetón, salsa and more besides, and characterised by its shout-outs to various fashion brands. That all makes sense, as Beef has become a poster boy for labels like Calvin Klein and Givenchy.” – Dazed

“His swaggering aesthetic would come across as crass was it not for the quality of the music – a powerful crossroads that sees the sweaty sounds of Caribbean dembow and reggaeton collide with contemporary hip-hop.” – Highsnobiety

“Yung Beef is without a doubt one of the hottest artists coming up from overseas right now. The young Spanish rapper has been creating a buzz in Spain for a while, and is now starting to catch looks over here in America.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“One of the 25 artists shaping the future of music…A flagbearer for the new Spanish sound…Pulling his biggest tunes off YouTube, deleting releases and dropping projects by surprise have all fed into the cult status around him, while the music sounds equally unpolished, unpredictable and sporadic.” – Crack

The Video:

Spanish rapper Yung Beef draws praise on both sides of the Atlantic for his intoxicating mix of Atlanta trap, groovy reggaeton, and emotional rock music. Today, the Granada native provides the latest taste of his unique alchemy, sharing “Majin Vegeta,” his new video single. Named after a Dragon Ball Z villain who derives his power from dark forces, “Majin Vegeta” is a low-key reggaeton-influenced slapper, produced by two of Yung Beef’s favorite collaborators Pipo Beatz and Kid Favela. Yung Beef layers on the auto-tune and attacks the beat from unconventional angles, giving an ethereal quality to his street savvy lyrics. In the video, Yung Beef mobs on the Mediterranean coast of Spain with a crew of close associates, as they take turns whipping a BMW and an ATV, along with his devilishly adorable pet pit bull.

“Majin Vegeta” is the first single from El Plugg 2, the genre-bending artist’s upcoming project. The sequel to Yung Beef’s 2018 El Plugg Mixtape, which featured production from Mexiko Dro, El Plugg 2 was widely acclaimed for its combination of sounds, mixing elements of Punk and alt-rock with trap music, earning over 21 million streams worldwide. El Plugg 2 features production from American rap sound architect DP Beats (Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti), as well as contributions from Yung Beef’s favorite collaborators like JAGURCLAW, Pochi and Kid Favela. Staying true to Yung Beef’s artistic roots, the upcoming project features contributions from Goa, who connected with Beef for “Guns N Roses” on the original El Plugg, and most notably Pablo Chill-E, a frequent collaborator of Yung Beef and one of the hottest rappers in South America. El Plugg 2 arrives in April 2021 via EMPIRE.

Yung Beef shows no signs of slowing down after releasing 4 projects in 2020, garnering 70M+ total streams worldwide. The projects included Shishi Plugg, a collaborative project with Pablo Chill-E that featured the single “No Nos Pueden Suportar“ (the first song by a Spanish rapper to gain more than 1 million views on the WorldStarHipHop YouTube channel), and Sonrisas, which featured production from Brodinski and a guest spot from 645AR. The Spanish icon had a busy live schedule planned for 2020, before the pandemic hit, including a duo spot at Lollapalooza Chile with Pablo Chill-E, and his own curated stage at Primavera Sound in Barcelona. Expect Yung Beef to pick up where he left off with these festivals in 2022.

Stay tuned for more music from El Plugg 2 to come in the coming weeks.

Watch “Majin Vegeta”: https://youtu.be/MvADosxhqzU

Buy/Stream “Majin Vegeta”: https://music.empi.re/majinvegeta

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

The Background:

Spanish rapper Yung Beef is one of his home country’s most popular artists. He’s collaborated with producers like Metro Boomin, Southside, DP Beatz (Playboi Carti), and Brodinski, and made songs with 645AR, Pi’erre Bourne, Pablo Chill-E, Duki, and many more. The genre=bending artist participated in global campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Puma, Nike, and Givenchy.

Besides all this, he’s one of the more original and unpredictable European rappers, mixing Atlanta trap with left-field reggaeton and rock and pop music. He’s the major figure in the Spanish rap scene.

Big Jade Announces Debut Project ‘Pressure’, Shares Self-Directed Video

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3.25.2021

Big Jade Announces Pressure, Her Debut Project, Coming in April via Alamo Records

The Rising Texas Rap Queen Shares the Self-Directed Video for the Beat-Shifting “No Hook,” Produced by BeatKing

Bursting Out of Beaumont, TX, a Small City Hours Away From Music Hubs Houston and New Orleans, Big Jade is a Forceful Spitter with a Personality to Match

Critical Praise:

“Beaumont, Texas loudmouth Big Jade has the best music videos. They’re a much needed break from the endless stream of fifteen dudes stuffed into an Airbnb, pointing guns at the shaky cameraman, and doing donuts in rented cars outside.” – Pitchfork

“This unrivaled skill, confidence, and charisma are the attributes that make Big Jade so interesting.” – Lyrical Lemonade

The Announcement:

With a commanding mic presence and a take-no-prisoners attitude, Big Jade is one of the most vital voices in a bustling Texas rap scene. Today, the pride of North Beaumont announces Pressure, her upcoming debut project, slated to release in April 2021. Featuring production from the likes of BeatKing–Jade’s rap game mentor, who discovered her through her freestyle videos on YouTube–DJ Chose, and Bankroll Got It, Pressure provides a fresh spin on the traditional sounds of Texas rap, packing enough oomph in the low-end to satisfy Houston club-goers. Jade rhymes from her unique perspective, as a bisexual single mother and part-time hairdresser determined to ascend to the top of the game with her pure, athletic rapping. Home to the recent DJ Chose-produced single “Gucci Bag” and following in the wake of a series of verbally dexterous freestyle videos (including “Groupies“), Pressure releases next month via Alamo Records.

Along with the announcement of the project, Big Jade shares “No Hook,” her new video single. Produced by BeatKing, who provides his signature booming kick drums, “No Hook” is a two-part showcase for Jade’s detailed lyricism and unshakeable flow. In the song’s first half, Jade forcefully attacks BeatKing’s arpeggiated keys and trampoline bass, taking aim at fakes who rely on men to provide for them and their kids. The second half instrumental is more downtempo, inviting Jade to spit real talk about her past and her principles: “‘Member those days we was broke we was stealin’/’Member those days we was lazy and chillin/My uncle got shot, how I knew n****s killin’?” Directed by Jade herself, the video has a similar two-act structure: the first half of the video finds a tracksuited Jade attempting to steal a woman’s boyfriend, and the second half migrates to the studio where Jade vibes with a crew determined to help her succeed.

Born and raised in Beaumont, a small city in East Texas far removed from industry hubs like Houston and New Orleans, Big Jade built an online following with her unapologetic realness. In popular videos like “RPM” and “Phone Jumpin,” praised by Pitchfork, Jade exists in her element, showing off her rapping ability while styling hair, her longtime day job. Her brief, but visceral trap bangers caught the attention of BeatKing, who took her under his wing and offered her guest verses and some of his fieriest beats. In late 2020, Jade joined up with her mentor BeatKing for the Texas trap slapper “Respectfully,” also featuring an appearance from Queendome Come. Jade keeps her fans entertained with a regular supply of freestyles, like the recent “Before The Deal,” that show off her bars and indefatigable demeanor. Now with the backing of Alamo Records, Big Jade is ready to make the leap from being the pride of her town to a nationally recognized star.

Watch “No Hook” (Prod. by BeatKing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBBe5aNL-1I

Buy/Stream “No Hook” (Prod. by BeatKing): http://bigjade.lnk.to/NoHook

Please contact Michelle or Andrea for more info.

The Background:

“I got the attention of the right people by being genuinely myself,” explains rapper Big Jade.

From Beaumont, Texas, the 26-year-old spitter made a name for herself by releasing a series of videos online that showcased her rapping ability. However, her Beatking-produced “RPM” showed a woman juggling rap dreams while doing hair. She was unashamed, unapologetic, and uncut. “It was real. That’s how I grind and get money,” admits Jade. “I’m not out here getting rap money yet; I’m popular on Instagram. Rappers are scared to say they’re doing something else just to make it. Where are you getting the money to invest in yourself and make it happen? Because that’s where it all starts for all of us.” Newly signed to Alamo Records, Big Jade took those steps to get noticed, and now she hopes to put herself and her city on the map.

Kalan.FrFr Jets to Miami and Celebrates Success in “Look At Me” Video

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3.25.2021

Video: Kalan.FrFr – “Look At Me“

The Roc Nation Signee Shares a Cinematic Clip for the Emphatic Opening Track from His New Project TwoFr 2

Critical Praise:

“On the West Coast, Kalan has emerged as the premier vocalist in L.A.’s thriving street rap scene, closer in comparison to Ty Dolla $ign than OhGeesy…but Kalan proves he can go bar for bar with L.A.’s best.” – Pitchfork

“Don’t be fooled by Kalan.frfr. Just because he often uses his warm R&B melody over lush piano keys doesn’t mean he’s making bright-eyed love songs…When you’re talking about L.A.’s new wave of sh*t-talking, designer-obsessed rappers, Kalan.frfr should be included. He just happens to sing.” – Pitchfork

“Upon meeting YG, Kalan.frfr was honored that the hip-hop superstar was a fan of his music.” – HYPEBEAST

“Kalan.Frfr has been a part of an exciting new wave of LA rap that includes artists like himself, Shoreline Mafia, 1TakeJay, and the currently incarcerated cult favourites Drakeo the Ruler & 03 Greedo. Unlike most of the artists on that list, Kalan’s music retains a consistently celebratory vibe with an emphasis on party bangers. It’s certainly something he does well.” –HotNewHipHop

Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Songs of 2020 (“Scoring”) – EARMILK

The Video:

Kalan.FrFr‘s music demands to be played in the whip, preferably a convertible with the top down and a gentle breeze blowing in from the ocean. Traveling from the Pacific to the Atlantic in his latest music video, the L.A. native shares “Look At Me.” The opening track on his new project TwoFr 2, “Look At Me” is Kalan’s mission statement, a breezy and confident riders anthem, in which the 25-year-old artist marvels at how far he’s come and mourns the grandmother who always believed in him: “Granny look at me/I know you smile at me when I see the clouds move/I know you proud of me.” In the video, directed by Kalan’s frequent collaborator Blayr, Kalan enjoys a vacation in Miami, as he rides his jetski through Biscayne Bay and poses with his shiny sports car (colored to match Miami’s pastel color palette). The video also includes a montage of career highlights from Kalan, including performances at Rolling Loud and more.

Spanning 13 tracks, TwoFr 2 is an excellent showcase of what helps the Compton native standout in a crowded hometown scene, namely his silky, rhythmic croon and his sharp sense of songcraft. The new project is home to “Scoring,“ which earned airtime during a Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game in the Fall and is currently charting at #29 on urban radio, “Get In,” a lumbering, piano-heavy banger with an appearance from Stunna 4 Vegas, and “No Love” ft. Mozzy, which has a music video that pays tribute to Paid In Full, one of Kalan’s favorite films. The sequel to Kalan’s breakout 2018 tape TwoFr, TwoFr 2 takes the newly-minted Roc Nation signee’s artistry to a new level, complementing his raunchy love songs with introspection and hard-earned wisdom. Featuring production from Cypress Moreno, Bankroll Got It, and more, TwoFr 2 is available everywhere via First Class Entertainment/Roc Nation.

A major figure in Los Angeles’ stacked rap scene, recently crashing the Top 10 of Billboard’s Emerging L.A. Artists chart, Kalan.FrFr earned accolades and co-signs for his breezy melodies and hard-hitting bars. In recent months, the artist’s singular alchemy caught the attention of L.A. rap superstar YG, who hopped on the remix for Kalan’s hard-hitting “Right Wit It” in 2020. A vocalist with many dimensions, the artist earned praise from Pitchfork in 2019 for his pure rapping ability on his fan-favorite “Hot N Ready (Freestyle)“. With TwoFr 2, Kalan solidifies his unique position on the West Coast scene, and builds even more anticipation about great things to come.

Watch “Look At Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV-cZ07wzvk

Buy/Stream TwoFr 2: https://kalan.lnk.to/TwoFR2

TwoFr 2 tracklist:
1. Look At Me
2. Ima Ball
3. Scoring
4. Never Lose You
5. I Like / Good Love
6. Big Dog
7. Get In ft. Stunna 4 Vegas
8. Tidal Wave
9. Run Away
10. I Gotta Know
11. Pray
12. No Love ft. Mozzy & Cypress Moreno
13. Identity Fraud

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

The Background:

Kalan.FrFr’s emphasis on keeping things real has propelled his career from the beginning. He has risen to prominence in the saturated Los Angeles music scene blurring the lines between rapper and singer, thoughtfulness, and turn-up.

Yung Mal Stayed On His Grind Until He Made It Out–Look At Him Now

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3.24.2021

Video: Yung Mal – “Look At Me Now“

The Alamo Records Signee and His 1.5 Crew Prepare Their Takeover in an ATL-Set Video

Critical Praise:

“After his rise to prominence through the duo Mal & Quill through the late 2010s, East Atlanta rapper Yung Mal has ventured off for some strong solo offerings, first with last year’s Iceburg and now with his latest 6 RINGS, a quick-hitting 12-track project full of rapid fire flows and strong instrumentals from producer Pyrex.” – HYPEBEAST

“Drenched in authenticity, New Orleans-born, Atlanta-bred rapper Yung Mal is looking like the next to blow out of the south.” – XXL

“The young ATL rapper has been making strides in his city as the next-up.” — HotNewHipHop

“Yung Mal is on a fast ascension through the industry.” — ELEVATOR

“One of the most promising rising artists…Mal consistently brings interesting and unique flows onto stellar production.” — Lyrical Lemonade

“Yung Mal has been the talk of the town in Atlanta” — Karen Civil

The Video:

Yung Mal expertly navigates percolating trap beats, nimbly splicing stuttered syllables between speaker-knocking 808s. Today, the Alamo Records artist celebrates his rise from nothing to something with “Look At Me Now,” his flex-heavy new video single. Blessed with bouncy pianos and thudding bass courtesy of producers Niles Wave and Yung Deee, “Look At Me Now” is a triumphant statement of purpose for Mal, touting his Zone 6 pride and his love for all things designer: “We got a second now we skraight/Hood on my back like an ape/Off-White hoodie but my shoes, they Bape.” In the video, directed by Mike.Envision and Yung Mal himself, the 1.5 Da Label chieftain and his crew enjoy a lively night in the A, before pausing the music to take a phone call from Gucci Mane-affiliated rapper Foogiano. “Look At Me Now” is Mal’s second quality visual of the month, following “Stay Down,” which features a cameo appearance from NLE Choppa.

Yung Mal had a big year in 2020, featuring two high-octane collaborative projects with rising producers. Released in March, 6 Rings paired Mal with Pyrex Whippa. Sporting appearances from Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and Doe Boy, 6 Rings received praise from publications like HYPEBEAST and XXL. Later in the year, Mal released Iceberg Sosa, produced in full by Memphis producer Sosa808 (Key Glock, G Herbo), which featured highlight video singles like “Hitstick” and “Own Drip.” Building a head of steam in 2021, Yung Mal looks to assume his rightful place among Atlanta’s trap elite.

Stay tuned for 1.5 Way or No Way, Mal’s next project, coming later this year.

Watch “Look At Me Now”: https://youtu.be/3JsI7ifFRKE

Buy/Stream “Look at Me Now”: http://yungmal.lnk.to/LookAtMeNow

Please contact Michelle or Andrea for more info.

Curren$y Shines in the NOLA Night in “Jermaine Dupri” Video

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3.24.2021

Video: Curren$y – “Jermaine Dupri” (Prod. by Harry Fraud)

Blessed by The Man Himself, “Jermaine Dupri” is a Highlight From Curren$y’s Glistening Collection Agency Album

Critical Praise:

“Curren$y is still capable of rapping something so simple it’ll make you wonder how no one has rapped it already” – Pitchfork

“Curren$y’s sharpened pen and deft wordplay will quiet the doubters. His influence was evident then, and it’s irrefutable now.” – Rolling Stone

The Video:

Known for his detailed and silky-smooth luxury raps, Curren$y has always gone hard for his hometown of New Orleans. Offering a picturesque look at NOLA at night, Curren$y shares “Jermaine Dupri,” his latest music video. Produced with signature sumptuousness by Harry Fraud, who adds a sultry saxophone to the mix, “Jermaine Dupri” finds Curren$y explaining how he went from “hood rich to wealthy,” and reveals that his passion for car collecting was inspired by the music mogul: “As a teen I watched MTV Cribs/Jermaine Dupri had the Continental T in the garage/And said you ain’t a big dog unless you got one of these, yeahAnd now I’m driving precision because now I’m that n****.” Upon its release, the song drew praise from Jermaine himself, and helped foster a burgeoning friendship between the OGs.

In the video, directed by Frankie Fire, Curren$y wears a Donald Duck-themed t-shirt and poses with Bentleys and Rolls Royces in a Canal Street garage, all while the Superdome and other NOLA landmarks glisten in the background. “Jermaine Dupri” is a highlight track from Curren$y’s recent Collection Agency album, directly following the video for “Shout Out” ft. Larry June.

Packed with the hazy production and intricate rhymes that have been thrilling Curren$y fans for over a decade, Collection Agency finds the New Orleans native in his bag, spinning witticisms about his life of luxury and painting pictures with his detailed description. The album features production from Harry Fraud, Dj.fresh, Trauma Tone, and more, who create a smooth and sumptuous sonic palette that borrows from ’80s electrofunk and quiet storm R&B. The tape boasts recent singles like the luscious “Kush Through The Sunroof” and the wistfully horn-laden “Misty,” along with highlights like the jazzy, Harry Fraud-produced “Arrival” (complete with an animated visual), and “Closing Date,” which inspired a music video that showed off Curren$y’s massive collection of cars. Collection Agency earned coverage from Complex, HYPEBEAST, XXL, and many others.

Curren$y is always working, feeding his fans quality music while looking towards the future. Collection Agency is merely the first salvo in yet another productive year for the respected rap icon.

Watch “Jermaine Dupri” (Prod. by Harry Fraud): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIxAPvoRWog

Buy/Stream Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

Collection Agency tracklist:

Kush Through The Sunroof (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Smiled On Me (Prod. by Djfresh
The Arrival (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
I Don’t Call (Prod. by Purps)
Jermaine Dupri (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
Closing Date (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Shout Out ft. Larry June (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Ferrari Engine (Prod. by Purps)
Above The Law (Prod. by Arsonist of the Heat Makers)
Misty (Prod. by Black Metaphor)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

“Coochie Man” YN Jay Shares Video for TikTok-Trending “Kakashi”

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3.24.2021

Video: YN Jay – “Kakashi”

The Rapper Known as “Coochie Man” is Rapidly Gaining Steam Online and IRL With “Kakashi” and “Triple S,” His Latest in a Long Line of Viral Hits

Critical Praise:

“There is Bruce Wayne and Batman. Clark Kent and Superman. And now, YN Jay and the Coochie Man” – Pitchfork

“Flint, Michigan wouldn’t be one of the hottest scenes in rap without ‘Coochie,’ ‘Coochie World,’ ‘Coochie Scout,’ a mixtape titled Coochie Land, and Coochie Man, the floor-humping alter ego of YN Jay.” – Pitchfork

“‘Coochie’ is one of the funniest hip-hop videos of the last five years” – XXL

“The Flint native is one of the more eccentric rappers in Michigan, rapping about coochie, using very distinct ‘hold onnnnnnnnnnnnn’ ad-ibs, and starting off songs by asking the producer: ‘Why you always do that mannnnnnnn?’ I’m honestly not sure what these producers are doing while YN Jay is recording in the booth, but whatever it is, it’s working. The music is always wildly entertaining.” – Complex

“He raps in different voices, draws out words like they’re self-contained riddles. You never know if he’s entirely serious, but that’s the point.” – SPIN

The Video:

With an effortless ability to craft viral songs, YN Jay–better known in some circles as “Coochie Man”–stands out as one of the most creative rappers to come out of a flourishing Michigan scene. Reminiscing about how far he’s come, YN Jay shares the video for “Kakashi,” his latest viral hit. Currently trending on TikTok with over 92k video creations, “Kakashi” mixes punchlines with poignancy, as Jay slides atop BeatsBySav’s beat with a stop-starting flow, wishing that his older brother could share in the success he’s experiencing: “Damn, I lost somebody that I loved too/Damn, I had to get it out the mud too.”

Directed by Dre Beas, the video starts with a moment of contemplation before proceeding to highlight the comedic charisma that helped Jay win a large and growing fanbase, as he mugs for the camera and demonstrates his impressive core strength with his dance moves. “Kakashi” is a highlight track from Ninja Warrior, the Flint native’s most recent project. Earning coverage from Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, Mic, and many others, Ninja Warrior showcases the viral sensation’s superior beat-riding ability and boundary-pushing bars. Featuring collaborations with Lil Yachty, Sada Baby, Louie Ray, and Rmc Mike, Ninja Warrior is out now

YN Jay is currently trending on TikTok with “Kakashi” and his recent single “Triple S,” a collaboration with Jay’s frequent collaborator and fellow Flint native Louie Ray. The latest in a long line of viral TikTok hits, “Triple S” has inspired over 450k video views on multiple sounds–one that taps into Jay’s unique mic presence and expressive ad-libs, and another that highlights his witty lyricism–has earned over 8 million Spotify streams, and made its way onto Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 chart.

Inspired to take rap seriously when his older brother died, the 22-year-old YN Jay quickly started to build a reputation as one of the most colorful characters in a hometown Flint scene populated almost exclusively by colorful characters. He started to get mainstream notice with his single “Coochie,” from his project Coochie Land, which introduced the world to Jay’s one-track mind and eventually racked up over 26 million YouTube views. Jay is a nearly mythic figure on TikTok, generating millions of video creations on viral hits like “Triple S,” “Coochie,” “Coochie Land,” and “Coochie Scout,” and inspiring TikTok comedian @Nuhchez to splice YN Jay’s voice into Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” and create one of the platform’s most successful running jokes. In recent months, YN Jay earned co-signs from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, and performed in a prominent time slot during Rolling Loud‘s latest “Loud Stream” virtual festival.

Stay tuned for much more from the prolific YN Jay in the coming days and weeks.

Watch “Kakashi”: https://youtu.be/VRi1F94mbRc

The Background:

“It’s scary how easy it is for me to make music,” admits 21-year-old rapper YN Jay. This is true of his 2020 hit “Coochie” and the follow-up album Coochie Land. “It was made in three minutes, easily, and the video did 30 million views. I’ve been writing songs to go a certain way my whole life, but it never worked. Now, I’m not overthinking it, and it’s making me a star.” After over a decade at the mic, the Beecher, Michigan native has given rap fans an alternative to music about violence and drugs.

Amid his rise, Jay got cosigns from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert. While Drizzy and Jay are exploring music, he recorded extensively with Uzi. The same night the two discussed collaborating, Jay stopped everything to drive to Philly. “I pulled up; we did damn near eight songs.” One track, the “coochie”-inspired “HOLD ONNNNN,” promises to release during an exciting 2021. Fresh off of Ninja Warrior—an album featuring Lil Yachty and Sada Baby that he conceptualized and recorded in a single day, YN Jay recently signed a deal with Alamo Records and is focused on showcasing his versatility and staying power. “I’m working on a few albums and letting the world know how big this is. Anybody can be a rapper; I’m trying to catch the culture and update the game.”

Mo3’s Team Shares “Outside” from Shottaz 4 Eva, His First Posthumous Album

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3.19.2021

Mo3’s Family & Team Announces Shottaz 4 Eva, His First Posthumous Album, Available for Pre-Order on April 2nd

Watch “Outside,” the New Music Video from the Late Rapper, Featuring Frequent Collaborator OG Bobby Billions

Arriving via H$M Music/EMPIRE, the Shottaz 4 Eva Album Is Comprised of Material That the Dallas Native Recorded Before Passing Away in November

The Announcement:

Known for his raw lyrics and passionately expressive singing, Mo3 gave a voice to those going through the struggle. Today, the rapper’s family and artist team begin the rollout of Shottaz 4 Eva, the first album to be released since Mo’s tragic passing in November 2020. Shottaz 4 Eva is the fourth entry in Mo’s Shottaz series of project, which helped him build a name for himself in Texas and beyond. The posthumous album–which features the artist’s singular combination of soulful crooning and athletic rhymes–follows up 2020’s Badazz Mo3, a full-length collaboration with Boosie Badazz, 2019’s Osama (featuring popular singles like “Why” and “That Ain’t It), and is the sequel to Mo’s breakout 2018 tape Shottaz 3.0, home to his signature hit “Everybody,” which has over 100 million streams across platforms Shottaz 4 Eva is available for pre-order starting April 2nd via H$M Music/EMPIRE.

Along with the announcement of the project, Mo3’s team shares “Outside,” a heart-wrenching video that pays tribute to the late rapper. Featuring an appearance from fellow Dallas rapper OG Bobby Billions, “Outside” is a poignant examination of the cycle of violence that haunts neighborhoods like Mo3’s. Adorned with emotional saxophones and rippling piano, the song is a potent demonstration of Mo’s singular vocal talent, the passion dripping out of his voice as he prays for an end to the pain suffered by himself and his community. Directed by Prophecy, the video for “Outside” is a moving tribute to the late rapper that doesn’t sugarcoat the violence that takes away far too many lives. The video combines images of mourners at Mo3’s funeral with archival clips of the rapper during happier times, proving that the community to which he dedicated his life appreciated him and loved him back.

Though Mo3 is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in everybody who’s been moved by his music. The late artist’s family and team will continue to release music that he was able to record before his untimely passing. Stay tuned for much more.

Watch “Outside” ft. OG Bobby Billions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT0YV-hJHzg

Buy/Stream “Outside” ft. OG Bobby Billions: https://music.empi.re/outsidemo3

A Statement From Mo3’s Family & Team:

The Background:

EMPIRE Background

Founded in 2010 by San Francisco native Ghazi, EMPIRE has experienced immense growth through their innovative approach to independent label, distribution and publishing services. With their focus on early stage artist development, the San Francisco based company has been instrumental in launching the careers of multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, DRAM and Anderson. Paak. In 2019, the independent EMPIRE continues to make a major impact, with smash hits and new music from Snoop Dogg, Iggy Azalea, XXXTentacion, Young Dolph, The Free Nationals, and more.

Young Dolph Shares “Yeeh Yeeh,” a Solo Cut from Dum & Dummer 2

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3.19.2021

Audio: Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh“

“Yeeh Yeeh” Will Appear On Dum & Dummer, Dolph’s Collab Album with Key Glock, Arriving on March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE

The Song:

Young Dolph and Key Glock have answered fans’ clamors for more collaborative music by announcing Dum & Dummer 2, coming next week. Today, Young Dolph shares “Yeeh Yeeh,” a solo showcase for the Paper Route EMPIRE CEO. Titled after one of Dolph’s favorite ad-libs, “Yeah Yeah” is a sinister, single-verse slapper. Aided by ominous piano and eerie synths–once again provided by PRE maestro Bandplay–”Yeeh Yeeh” shows off Dolph’s skill with memorable one-liners, as he paints opulent and absurd pictures of his opulent lifestyle with each word: “Can’t nobody count faster than me, I’m a motherf*cking nerd/I stand on top of sh*t, I stamped that, that’s my motherf*cking word/Hit my blunt then take a sip, hit the blunt ‘gain and then I swerve/Got so high I bought a parrot, woke up I forgot I had a bird.” “Yeeh Yeeh” quickly follows “Sleep With The Roaches,” a new video single that dropped yesterday and was featured on Apple Music Radio by Zane Lowe.

Dum and Dummer 2 is the second full-length collaborative album by Young Dolph & Key Glock, following 2019’s Dum and Dummer, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200. Currently available for pre-order, the album is home to “Case Closed,“ last month’s hauntingly flex-heavy single, Key Glock’s bombastic solo cut “I’m The Type,” the soulful cold weather flexer “Aspen,” which inspired an icy music video, as well as plenty of new highlights. With artwork that references MTV’s most famous duo Beavis & Butthead, Dum and Dummer 2 features several solo tracks from both Young Dolph and Key Glock interspersed with the heavy-hitting collab songs. Featuring production from PRE’s own Bandplay, who shows off his tremendous musicality and versatility, along with beats from Memphis natives like DJ Squeaky and Sosa808, Dum and Dummer 2 hits the internet on March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE.

Home to fan-favorite hits like “Water On Water On Water” and “1 Hell Of A Life,” Dum & Dummer was a deluxe-sized showcase for the duo’s inimitable chemistry and unparalleled flexes. Dum and Dummer inspired a successful joint tour, during which Dolph & Glock sold over 43,000 tickets and sold out shows in multiple markets. Dolph & Glock connected earlier this year for “Green Light,” a highlight single from the deluxe version of Dolph’s Rich Slave album, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in August. Look for the Memphis natives to make just as big a splash with Dum and Dummer 2.

Buy/Stream Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

Pre-order/add/save Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Watch Trailer for Jamie Foxx’s Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, Coming to Netflix on 4/14

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3.18.2021

Watch the Trailer for
DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME!

Created by and Starring Jamie Foxx
Premieres Wednesday, April 14 on Netflix

New Original Series Releases Globally on Netflix on April 14th, 2021
Watch the trailer HERE

Download key art HERE
Download first look photos HERE
Visit the Netflix Media Center HERE

**About Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!:**

Series Launch Date: April 14, 2021
Format: 8 x 30 minute episodes
Executive Producers: Jamie Foxx, Corinne Foxx, Bentley Kyle Evans, Ken Whittingham
Showrunner: Bentley Kyle Evans
Directors: Ken Whittingham (101-106), Bentley Kyle Evans (107-108)
Cast: Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman, Jonathan Kite, Heather Hemmens, Valente Rodriguez

Brian Dixon (Jamie Foxx), successful business owner and bachelor, just unexpectedly became a full-time father to his teenage daughter Sasha (Kyla-Drew). Determined to turn over a new leaf, Brian’s going to need all the help he can get from his dad (David Alan Grier) and sister (Porscha Coleman) — and Sasha’s going to need all the help she can get learning how to fit into her new, lovingly imperfect home. Full of heart and humor, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! is inspired by Foxx’s real-life relationship with daughter Corinne Foxx, who also serves as executive producer. The multi-cam sitcom reunites Foxx with showrunner Bentley Kyle Evans (The Jamie Foxx Show) and is directed by Ken Whittingham (black-ish).

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#DadStopEmbarrassingMe!

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For press inquiries regarding Dad Stop Embarrassing Me, please contact:
Audible Treats: Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 195 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Coming Soon to Netflix: Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps Star in The Upshaws

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3.16.2021

New Series: The Upshaws

Starring and Executive Produced by
Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps

Premieres Wednesday, May 12 on Netflix

Premieres on Netflix on May 12th, 2021

Format: 10 x 30 minute episodes
Executive Producers: Regina Hicks, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, Page Hurwitz, Niles Kirchner
Co-Creators & Co-Showrunners: Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes
Cast: Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, Gabrielle Dennis, Journey Christine

Download first look photos HERE
Visit the Netflix Media Center HERE

**About The Upshaws:**

Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together.

The Upshaws is co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who serve as executive producers alongside Mike Epps, Page Hurwitz and Niles Kirchner.

#TheUpshaws

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Audible Treats: Michelle McDevitt, Erin Ryan

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

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Watch the Trailer for Concrete Cowboy, Releasing 4/2 on Netflix

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3.16.2021

Watch the Trailer for Concrete Cowboy

Starring Idris Elba & Caleb McLaughlin

Releases Globally on Netflix on April 2nd, 2021

Releases Globally on April 2nd, 2021

Watch the trailer HERE
Download key art HERE
Download BTS photos HERE
Check out the film at Netflix’s Media Center

CONCRETE COWBOY INFO:

Director | Ricky Staub
Writers | Ricky Staub, Dan Walser
Based On | ‘Ghetto Cowboy’ by G. Neri
Producers | Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Idris Elba, Dan Walser, Jeff Waxman, Jennifer Madeloff
Cast | Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Clifford “Method Man” Smith

When fifteen year-old Cole (Caleb McLaughlin) is expelled from school in Detroit, he is sent to North Philadelphia to live with Harp (Idris Elba), his estranged father. Harp finds solace in rehabilitating horses for inner city cowboys at the Fletcher Street Stables, a real-life black urban horsemanship community that has provided a safe haven for the neighborhood residents for more than 100 years. Torn between his growing respect for his father’s community and his reemerging friendship with troubled cousin Smush (Jharrel Jerome), Cole begins to reprioritize his life as the stables themselves are threatened by encroaching gentrification.

Inspired by the novel “Ghetto Cowboy” by G. Neri, Concrete Cowboy is directed by first-time feature filmmaker Ricky Staub, written by Ricky Staub and Dan Walser and produced by Tucker Tooley, Lee Daniels, Idris Elba, Dan Walser, Jeff Waxman and Jennifer Madeloff. Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, Clifford “Method Man” Smith and members of the Fletcher Street Stables also co-star in this moving father-son drama about a teen caught between a life of crime and his estranged father’s vibrant urban-cowboy subculture.

Official Selection at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival

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Kalan.FrFr Shares TwoFr 2 Project, Drops “No Love” Video with Mozzy

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3.12.2021

Rising L.A. Rapper/Singer Kalan.Frfr Comes Into His Own with TwoFr 2

The Roc Nation Signee Praised by Billboard As “One Of L.A.’s Top Hip-Hop and R&B Hybrids” Shares the Video for “No Love” ft. Mozzy

The New Project From the Versatile Compton Native Features Recent Singles like “Scoring” and “Get In” ft. Stunna 4 Vegas

Critical Praise:

“Upon meeting YG, Kalan.frfr was honored that the hip-hop superstar was a fan of his music.” – HYPEBEAST

Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Songs of 2020 (“Scoring”) – EARMILK

The Project + Video:

Peddling a fresh and melodic take on the modern L.A. sound, Kalan.FrFr effortlessly straddles the line between raw street rap and smooth R&B. Stepping into the spotlight for a versatile new project, Kalan shares TwoFr 2. Spanning 13 tracks, the new project is an excellent showcase of what helps the Compton native standout in a crowded hometown scene, namely his silky, rhythmic croon and his sharp sense of songcraft. TwoFr 2 opens up with mission statement “Look At Me,” a breezy and confident riders anthem, in which the 25-year-old artist marvels at how far he’s come and mourns the grandmother who always believed in him: “Granny look at me/I know you smile at me when I see the clouds move/I know you proud of me.” The project progresses through romantic ballads like “Big Dog,” flex-heavy anthems like “Ima Ball,” which alludes to his past as a Division I athlete, to rap-style hybrids like “Never Lose You.”

The new project is home to “Scoring,“ which earned airtime during a Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game in the Fall and is currently charting at #29 on urban radio, and “Get In,” a lumbering, piano-heavy banger with an appearance from Stunna 4 Vegas. The sequel to Kalan’s breakout 2018 tape TwoFr, TwoFr 2 takes the newly-minted Roc Nation signee’s artistry to a new level, complementing his raunchy love songs with introspection and hard-earned wisdom. Featuring production from Cypress Moreno, Bankroll Got It, and more, TwoFr 2 is available everywhere via First Class Entertainment/Roc Nation.

Along with the TwoFr 2 project, Kalan comes through with a cinematic interpretation of his latest single “No Love.” Featuring a breezy beat from Cypress Moreno and a soulful verse from Mozzy, “No Love” is a melodic examination of one of life’s most important questions: how can you tell who you can trust? Inspired by the cult-beloved 2002 film Paid In Full, starring Wood Harris and Mekhi Phifer, the video follows Kalan as he progresses in his career, his luxurious lifestyle causing friction with his friends. After getting some game from Mozzy during his verse, Kalan sadly realizes his paranoia is justified when his homie attempts a double-cross and he has to regulate.

Buy/Stream TwoFr 2: https://kalan.lnk.to/TwoFR2

Watch “No Love” ft. Mozzy: http://kalan.lnk.to/NoLoveMusicVideo

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

The Background:

Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories

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TikTok Treats, Week of March 8th

The News:

TikTok is a bustling superhighway of musical ideas, carrying music from artists of all types and genres to a large community eager to find new music. As artists and fans flock to the platform, it can be daunting to try to keep track of the app’s various musical trends and events. Below, take a look at some of the most relevant stories heating up on TikTok in recent days, ranging from a host of Grammy nominees to up-and-coming artists, and everything in between:

It takes a lot to impress Shania Twain, but even the country icon might be taken aback by the reaction to her new #LetsGoGirls challenge. The multiple Grammy-winning artist joined TikTok on International Women’s Day with an energetic TikTok (over 11 million video views) soundtracked by her 1999 hit “Man! I Feel Like a Woman“. With over 19.5k video creations and over 45 million video views on the #LetsGoGirls hashtag, the song’s blaring horn intro has become a popular sound on TikTok, as users take Shania’s cue and strut their strut, reveal little-known feminine facts, and dress for a wild night out.
Kid Cudi scored his biggest hit in 2008 with the now-classic single “Day ‘N’ Nite”, and in 2021, the TikTok community has adopted it to spill their confessions. With over 303K creations, many creators are putting a humorous spin on the somber song as they turn off the lights in the room and switch up the sentence on the screen to reveal a confession or an unexpected object. Some creators confessed to too many drunk college nights, while others have turned off the lights to reveal funny emo cats. One of TikTok’s favorite grandmas even joined in on the fun as she used this opportunity to expose her own sneaker obsession.
The Grammys are approaching this weekend, and TikTok played a major role in elevating songs, artists, and albums that earned nominations, including Record Of The Year nominees Doja Cat (“Say So,” 15 million+ creations), Megan Thee Stallion (“Savage,” 25 million+ creations), Dua Lipa (“Don’t Start Now,” 3.7 million creations), and DaBaby (“Rockstar” ft. Roddy Ricch, 8 million creations). Megan and Doja Cat also earned nominations for Best New Artist, Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia earned an Album of the Year nod, and Roddy Ricch earned multiple nominations in rap categories for his TikTok hit “The Box.” All of the above artists have noted TikTok’s role in the success of their songs–just this week, Doja Cat released the music video for “Streets,” in which she attempted the trending “Silhouette Challenge” (339 million video views) that the song inspired.
TikTok made a major impact on the Grammy Awards and the charts in 2020, and 2021 proves that TikTok hasn’t lost an ounce of its hitmaking juice. The latest TikTok hit to skyrocket up the charts is “Track Star,” a melodic trap jam by rising rapper Mooski. The song started to trend in January after @CityBoyJ created an ambulatory dance that commented on the song’s “she’s a runner, she’s a track star” hook. Undeterred by untoward comments, @CityBoyJ posted a video of himself dancing to the song every day–not as a way to get viral, but as a way to stay fit. His persistence made a mark on the TikTok community, helping “Track Star” rack up over 308k video creations and inspiring celebrities like Coi Leray, Dream Doll,, and more to do their own spin on the dance. Propelled by @CityBoyJ’s dance challenge, “Track Star” debuted at #99 on the Billboard Hot 100 last week, before rising 33 spots this week to #66.
Music fans on TikTok are a loyal bunch–if an artist has one hit on the platform, fans will constantly be on the lookout for their next hit. In recent weeks, a few TikTok favorites have resurfaced with new trending songs. The artist responsible for TikTok’s #1 song of 2020, Jason Derulo is trending once again for his Adam Levine collab “Lifestyle” (77k creations), which inspires TikTok users to reveal their lifestyle aspirations and has been heavily and creatively promoted by Derulo himself. Meanwhile, “Stupid” hitmaker Ashnikko has another brash banger on the trending charts–the unapologetically raunchy Princess Nokia collab “Slumber Party” (60k video creations). Last but not least, indie rock group Beach Bunny has a devoted following on the platform after scoring one of TikTok’s first sleeper hits in 2019 with the wistfully catchy “Prom Queen” (265k video creations). The Chicago native band is back on TikTok’s trending charts with “Cloud 9” (45k creations), a romantic power pop jam that’s perfect for indulging in crushes.
TikTok is full of up-and-coming musicians using the platform to showcase their immense talent. One such instrumentalist is @devilishbri, a brilliant teenage bassist who built up a following of nearly 150k by recording distorted bass covers of songs by Rico Nasty, Grimes, Muse, and many more. In recent weeks, Bri has been trying to get reacquainted with the guitar so she can more easily write songs of her own. When she’s not shredding on her stringed instruments, Bri takes the time to engage with the latest dance trends and continue her search for the real Santa Claus.

TikTok’s influence has caused a seismic change in the way the music industry does business. During next week’s SXSW, members of the TikTok team will discuss how the platform changed the industry, and how it affects the music itself. Next Thursday, March 18th at 4pm ET, Ole Obermann, TIkTok’s Global Head of Music will sit down with Fleetwood Mac drummer and viral star Mick Fleetwood for “Going Viral: In Your Dreams,” a conversation where they’ll talk music, technology, discovering talent, and more. William Gruger, TikTok’s Music Editorial Lead, will also host the “TikTok Music Curators Round Table,” a wide-ranging discussion with respected TikTok users like Blu DeTiger, SongPsych’s Devon Schmalz, and others.

Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Links:

TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:

T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry
On TikTok: Lil Nas X Brings “Holiday” Cheer, Shawn Mendes Welcomes Us to His World & More
Run-DMC, MGMT, and More Noteworthy TikTok Stories
Billie Eilish and Queen Join the Party, New Viral Hits Take Flight, and More From the World of TikTok
Ariana Grande, Rick Astley and More TikTok Stories
Elton John, Tim Burton, Liam Payne and More Add Some Pumpkin Spice to the Week in TikTok
John Lennon, Oasis, George Michael, and More Score Trending Hits on TikTok
Stevie Nicks, Jason Derulo, and More Highlight a Big TikTok Week
Now Here You Go Again, You Say You Want Your TikToks
Pop Smoke, 24kGoldn, Flo Milli, and Others Have Scored Multiple TikTok Hits
TikTok Salutes Its #FamiliaLatina: Music Stories from Latinx Heritage Month
Big Sean, Charlie Puth, Classical Harp, and More From TikTok
David Guetta, Sada Baby, and Rick James Are Having a Moment on TikTok
BTS Hits #1, Kendrick Plants Money Trees, and More From TikTok
Dua Lipa Levitates, J. Cole Soundtracks Glow-Ups and More TikTok Stories
TikTok: The “WAP” Dance Challenge, Folklore, La Roux, and More Provide Joy and Catharsis
Charlie Puth, Pop Smoke, and More Trending TikTok Stories
Artists Unite to Say #SaveTikTok
How TikTok Users Use the App to Boost Their Musical Careers
TikTok Doesn’t Just Mint New Hits…It Revives Old Ones
These International TikTok Artists and Hits Eliminate Language Barriers
Who’s Hot on TikTok? Jason DeRulo, Rod Wave, and More
TikTok Success = Chart Success and the Hot 100 Proves It
TikTok Users and Artists Celebrate #MyPride Through Music
TikTok Promotes a Vibrant Artistic Community with #BlackMusicMonth

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03.10.2021
Young Dolph & Key Glock Get Frosty in the Video for “Aspen” 🥶

Press Release

Young Dolph & Key Glock Get Frosty in the Video for “Aspen” 🥶

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3.10.2021

Video: Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”

The Paper Route EMPIRE Rappers Get Icy in All Senses of the Word in the First Video from Dum And Dummer 2, Coming March 26th

The Announcement:

Young Dolph and Key Glock are a dynamic duo, one-upping each other’s flexes with humor and panache. Taking a luxurious vacation to the Rocky Mountains, the Paper Route EMPIRE rappers share “Aspen,” their new music video. Produced by Bandplay, who makes a cameo in the video, “Aspen” is a bright and soulful single about ballin’ out in Colorado’s ritziest mountain town. Directed by Dolph himself, using the Paper Route Pictures moniker, the “Aspen” video deposits the Memphis natives in a spacious slope-side chalet with some beautiful women for company. The two rappers partake in a variety of winter weather activities, from snowball fights, to snowmobiling, and snowboarding (of course Dolph has Moncler ski goggles). Key Glock even makes a trip to a petting zoo to interact with his fellow goats. “Aspen” is the first video from the upcoming Dum and Dummer 2.

Dum and Dummer 2 is the second full-length collaborative album by Young Dolph & Key Glock, following 2019’s Dum and Dummer, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200. Currently available for pre-order, the album is home to “Case Closed,“ last month’s hauntingly flex-heavy single, and Key Glock’s bombastic solo cut “I’m The Type,” as well as plenty of new highlights. Boasting artwork that references MTV’s most famous duo Beavis & Butthead, Dum and Dummer 2 features several solo tracks from both Young Dolph and Key Glock interspersed with the heavy-hitting collab songs. Featuring production from PRE’s own Bandplay, who shows off his tremendous musicality and versatility, along with beats from Memphis natives like DJ Squeaky and Sosa808, Dum and Dummer 2 hits the internet on March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE.

Watch “Aspen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

Pre-order/add/save Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

PRE’s Kenny Muney Pops Tags and Counts Cash in His Latest Video

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Video: Kenny Muney – “Poppin It”

The Young Dolph Co-Signee Flashes an Easygoing Flow in This Bandplay-Produced Video Single

Critical Praise:

“5 under-the-radar rappers from Memphis you should know about…Kenny Muney stands as the city’s rap emissary.” – The FADER

“Laced with familiar southern swagger and street tales, the new project solidifies Kenny has a viable name to keep an eye on as the new year creeps up.” – HotNewHipHop

The Video:

Rhyming in rocksteady triplets through a sly grin, Paper Route EMPIRE artist Kenny Muney is a rising Memphis rapper to watch. Thrilled about living the life of his dreams, the Paper Route EMPIRE shares “Poppin It,” his new music video. Produced by PRE’s own Bandplay, who piles thudding bass atop gently plucked guitars, “Poppin It” proves that Kenny Muney has perfected the art of flexing, as he sneers at those who save instead of spend and those who claim that they’re haves when they’re really have-nots. In the video, Kenny Muney gives a glimpse into his high-flying lifestyle, filled with stacks of cash, glamorous jewelry, beautiful women, and sugary bowls of oatmeal. “Poppin It” is Kenny Muney’s first new song of 2021, arriving after a 2020 that brought local hits “FR” (991k views on YouTube) and the fiery “Hot” (646k views).

A native of South Memphis, Kenny Muney grew up idolizing rappers like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, and Boosie. He started rapping at age 15, developing his aggressive aesthetic and honing his deeply rhythmic flow. Kenny got his first brush with fame when he released “YTN Freestyle,” which racked up over 2.5 million YouTube views, made him a neighborhood hero, and earned airplay on local radio. He made noise in 2019 with Muney Talk, his first mixtape for PRE. Earlier this year, Kenny Muney connected with his mentor Young Dolph for “No Regrets,“ a highlight track from Dolph’s recent Rich Slave (Deluxe) album. Hard at work on his next project, Kenny Muney looks to join Dolph and Key Glock in the national rap conversation.

“I’m never satisfied,” says Kenny Muney. “It’s a gift and a curse. I’m always looking for the next step.” Stay tuned for much more from Kenny Muney and the rest of Paper Route EMPIRE as 2021 moves on.

Watch “Poppin It”: https://youtu.be/B0DciN50rRY

Buy/Stream “Poppin It”: https://music.empi.re/poppinit

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Curren$y & Larry June Chill on Rooftops in the “Shout Out” Video

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3.8.2021

Video: Curren$y – “Shout Out” ft. Larry June

The Jet Life CEO Shares the Latest Video from His New Collection Agency Album

Critical Praise:

“Curren$y is still capable of rapping something so simple it’ll make you wonder how no one has rapped it already” – Pitchfork

“Curren$y’s sharpened pen and deft wordplay will quiet the doubters. His influence was evident then, and it’s irrefutable now.” – Rolling Stone

The Video:

Spitting detailed rhymes about his life of luxury, Curren$y is the world’s most productive stoner. Showing his romantic side in a new music video, Curren$y shares “Shout Out,” a highlight from his recent Collection Agency album. Produced by Curren$y‘s frequent collaborator Trauma Tone, “Shout Out” is an ultra-smooth, saxophone-drenched for the ladies anthem, in which Spitta proves himself to be the perfect gentleman: “I could pull up with you a couple spots and have you poppin’/Open the door for you, I know everybody watchin’.” In the video, Curren$y and featured guest Larry June–who adds his deep-voiced witticisms to the proceedings–post up on a rooftop with bottles of wine and beautiful women, showing off the casual class of a typical night in their high-rolling lifestyles. “Shout Out” is Curren$y’s latest video from Collection Agency, following last week’s “Closing Date,” which showed off Spitta’s impressive car collection

Packed with the hazy production and intricate rhymes that have been thrilling Curren$y fans for over a decade, Collection Agency finds the New Orleans native in his bag, spinning witticisms about his life of luxury and painting pictures with his detailed description. The album features production from Harry Fraud, Dj.fresh, Trauma Tone, and more, who create a smooth and sumptuous sonic palette that borrows from ’80s electrofunk and quiet storm R&B. The tape boasts recent singles like the luscious “Kush Through The Sunroof” and the wistfully horn-laden “Misty,” along with highlights like the jazzy, Harry Fraud-produced “Arrival” (complete with an animated visual), “I Don’t Call,” in which the rapper brags about getting bands in a pandemic, and the saxophone-drenched late-night heater “Jermaine Dupri,“ which drew praise from the man himself on Twitter. Collection Agency earned coverage from Complex, HYPEBEAST, XXL, and many others.

Collection Agency is Curren$y’s first new project of 2021, following a yet another busy year for the veteran rapper. In 2020, the uncountably prolific rapper released 4 full-length projects and multiple EPs, each with a different set of collaborators. He kicked off the year with The Tonite Show With Curren$y, an entry into Dj.fresh’s renowned series of mixtapes, before keeping the momentum up with the Cardo Got Wingz-produced Green Tape EP,Smokin’ Potnas, a collaborative effort with his Jet Life associate Fendi P, and Spring Clean, a 10-track project with 808 Mafia producer Fuse. The second half of 2020 brought TheOutRunners, a Harry Fraud-produced effort that earned coverage from Consequence Of Sound, HYPEBEAST, REVOLT, and more. The Jet Life CEO ended the year with Welcome To Jet Life Recordings, a label showcase that featured contributions from signees like T.Y., Black Cobain, and more.

Curren$y is always working, feeding his fans quality music while looking towards the future. Collection Agency is merely the first salvo in yet another productive year for the respected rap icon.

Watch “Shout Out” ft. Larry June: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LYFb3rEP1Y

Buy/Stream Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

Collection Agency tracklist:

Kush Through The Sunroof (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Smiled On Me (Prod. by Djfresh
The Arrival (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
I Don’t Call (Prod. by Purps)
Jermaine Dupri (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
Closing Date (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Shout Out ft. Larry June (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Ferrari Engine (Prod. by Purps)
Above The Law (Prod. by Arsonist of the Heat Makers)
Misty (Prod. by Black Metaphor)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Concrete Cowboy, Starring Idris Elba, Comes to Netflix on April 2nd

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3.8.2021

Concrete Cowboy, Starring Caleb McLaughlin & Idris Elba, Releases Globally on Netflix on April 2nd, 2021

Releases Globally on April 2nd, 2021

Download key art HERE
Download BTS photos HERE
Check out the film at Netflix’s Media Center

Concrete Cowboy Info:

Official Selection at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival

#ConcreteCowboyNetflix

Contact:

For press inquiries regarding Concrete Cowboy, please contact Andrea

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Celebrate IWD and Women’s Month on TikTok with Shania Twain’s #LetsGoGirls

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Celebrate IWD and Women’s Month on TikTok with Shania Twain’s #LetsGoGirls

The Announcement:

Iconic artist Shania Twain pioneered a world-conquering blend of country music and pop, and now she’s bringing her unapologetically feminine energy to TikTok. Just in time for International Women’s Day, Shania asks the TikTok community to join her in the #LetsGoGirls challenge, soundtracked by her immortal hit “Man! I Feel Like A Woman.” Users can demonstrate what they think is the best thing about being a woman by creating a transition or stitch to showcase what happens when they hear Shania utter her famous phrase “Let’s Go Girls.”

“Tik Tok is a place where everyone has a voice,” says Shania Twain. “ It is more than a platform, it is a community. Somewhere to celebrate creativity and have fun–so I’m in! TikTok and I are spending March supporting all those who FEEL LIKE A WOMAN… so join me loudly when I say ‘LET’S GO GIRLS!’”

The multiple Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer is the latest living music legend to join the platform in recent months. Shania Twain and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” are already popular on TikTok, with over 19k video creations on the song. The hashtags #ShaniaTwain and #LetsGoGirls have generated more than 95 million combined video views.

With five albums released and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Twain remains the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. Her hits include “Any Man of Mine,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” Twain’s first album in 15 years, NOW, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums in September 2017. She is eagerly waiting to be reunited with her fans, but for now, you can find @ShaniaTwain on TikTok.

TikTok will also be hosting a special six-hour LIVE telethon today from 1:00-7:00 p.m. PST, in celebration of International Women’s Day, to raise money for organizations that are committed to providing support and resources to help women continue flourishing in their lives. Starting today, #ThanksToHer will be a featured banner on the Discover page, connecting our community to a schedule of TikTok LIVE programming featuring women creators and artists, including @mayemuskofficial, @lillysingh, LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazers @team2moms, @kaliuchis, @christaallen, and more.

TikTok is a platform that empowers women to own their voice and showcase their best selves but we know there is still work to be done. TikTok will be donating $250,000 to non-profit organizations across the US and Canada that commit to the advancement of women’s leadership and economic empowerment globally including: Center for Asian Pacific American Women, Girl Effect, I Support the Girls, Kode With Klossy, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Malala Fund, Period., and Plan International USA.

Check out the blog post on TikTok’s newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/celebrate-iwd-and-womens-month-on-tiktok-with-shania-twains-letsgogirls

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Links:

TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

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From the days of Sylvia Robinson pulling strings behind the scenes at Sugar Hill Records to the era of Queen Latifah spreading “U.N.I.T.Y>” to Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion topping the charts, women have always played a crucial role in shaping hip-hop and pushing it forward.

With an inspiring number of women making noise in the current rap scene, we are proud to work with three vastly talented, and vastly different artists who are forging their own creative paths.

A stellar lyricist who embodies the East Coast tradition, Beanz first earned notice on Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow for her outsized charisma and lyrical dexterity.

A digital native who started making music in her Vancouver bedroom, Prado transcends genre with her intoxicating combination of hip-hop, pop, and electronic.

A hairdresser and a single mom from a little-known mid-sized Texas city, Big Jade’s fierce attitude earned the respect of influential tastemakers in Texas.

Check below for much more information on these artists. who are more than ready to make their mark on the scene in 2021 and beyond.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Sincerely,
The Audible Treats Team

Contact:
For more info about Beanz or Big Jade, please contact Michelle or Andrea
For more info about Prado, please contact Michelle or Kerry.

BEANZ

instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube

With an authoritative voice that leaps out of speakers, rising rapper Beanz has bars for days. Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, a mid-sized city located between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Beanz started her rhyming career as a poet. Before long, her poems evolved into raps, and she began to develop a reputation as the best rapper in her city. Beanz brought her artistry to a larger audience when she joined the cast of Rhythm & Flow, Netflix’s first-ever reality competition show, becoming a fan favorite for her take-no-prisoners attitude. Since Rhythm & Flow, Beanz has been active, releasing successful singles like “Can’t Call It” (over 1 million streams across platforms) and collaborating with Dizzy Wright for “Sick Of Complaining.” Most recently, Beanz turned heads with her new song “Trending Topic,” which samples “Who’s That Girl?” by fellow Pennsylvania native Eve. Ready to take her game to the next level in 2021, the artist is preparing a deluge of new music, including a forthcoming project. Beanz season is coming.

Watch “Trending Topic”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BtVMcDy6bQ

Find Beanz’s bio, music, and more here: audibletreats.com/beanz

PRADO

instagram | twitter | tiktok | youtube | soundcloud

Fusing elements of pop, rap, R&B, shoegaze, and electronic music into an invigorating cocktail, Prado makes genre-bending anthems for bad girls. After cutting her teeth as a songwriter and on SoundCloud under the name AlienKanye, Prado started to her mark on the music industry in 2020, packing inventive sonic ideas into her effortlessly quotable jams. The Vancouver native released STRIP, her debut double-single for tmwrk records, which featured the atmospheric, hook-filled banger “STEPHEN” and the confident, incantatory sigh “DRIP” (praised by Complex) in October. She followed up STRIP with “Men In Black,” an anti-f*ckboy anthem that’s catchier than a nursery rhyme. As she continues to release her unceasingly witty and irresistibly catchy music, prepare to see Prado’s lyrics in more Instagram captions than you can count.

Watch “STEPHEN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5TqmklmICM

Find Prado’s bio, music, and more here: http://audibletreats.com/prado

BIG JADE

instagram | official site | twitter | youtube | soundcloud

Bursting out of Beaumont, Texas, a small city with a population of 100k that sits 1 hour east of Houston and 30 mins west of the Louisiana border, Big Jade built an online following with her unapologetic realness. In popular videos like “RPM,” “Phone Jumpin,” and “Respectfully” ft. BeatKing and Queendom Come, Jade exists in her element, showing off her rapping ability while styling hair, her longtime day job. Jade is a proud mother to her young daughter, who often makes cameo appearances in her true-to-life music videos.

Her brief, but visceral Texas trap bangers caught the attention of Houston heavy-hitter BeatKing, who took her under his wing and offered her guest verses and some of his fieriest beats. Now signed to Alamo Records, Jade is gearing up for her debut project, recently sharing the ultra-confident video for the DJ Chose-produced single “Gucci Bag.” With undeniable skills behind the mike, Big Jade is ready to make the leap from being the pride of North Beaumont to a nationally recognized star.

Watch “Phone Jumpin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta1T5FZzhZo

Find Big Jade’s bio, music, and more here: http://audibletreats.com/big-jade
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03.08.2021

Discover Your New Favorite Rapper on International Women’s Day

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Discover Your New Favorite Rapper on International Women’s Day

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Meet Hip-Hop’s Next Leading Ladies: Beanz, Prado, and Big Jade

This International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Take a Listen to These Rising Rappers–One Might Become Your New Favorite Artist

From the days of Sylvia Robinson pulling strings behind the scenes at Sugar Hill Records to the era of Queen Latifah spreading “U.N.I.T.Y>” to Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion topping the charts, women have always played a crucial role in shaping hip-hop and pushing it forward.

With an inspiring number of women making noise in the current rap scene, we are proud to work with three vastly talented, and vastly different artists who are forging their own creative paths.

A stellar lyricist who embodies the East Coast tradition, Beanz first earned notice on Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow for her outsized charisma and lyrical dexterity.

A digital native who started making music in her Vancouver bedroom, Prado transcends genre with her intoxicating combination of hip-hop, pop, and electronic.

A hairdresser and a single mom from a little-known mid-sized Texas city, Big Jade’s fierce attitude earned the respect of influential tastemakers in Texas.

Check below for much more information on these artists. who are more than ready to make their mark on the scene in 2021 and beyond.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Sincerely,
The Audible Treats Team

Contact:
For more info about Beanz or Big Jade, please contact Michelle or Andrea
For more info about Prado, please contact Michelle or Kerry.

BEANZ

instagram | twitter | spotify | youtube

With an authoritative voice that leaps out of speakers, rising rapper Beanz has bars for days. Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, a mid-sized city located between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Beanz started her rhyming career as a poet. Before long, her poems evolved into raps, and she began to develop a reputation as the best rapper in her city. Beanz brought her artistry to a larger audience when she joined the cast of Rhythm & Flow, Netflix’s first-ever reality competition show, becoming a fan favorite for her take-no-prisoners attitude. Since Rhythm & Flow, Beanz has been active, releasing successful singles like “Can’t Call It” (over 1 million streams across platforms) and collaborating with Dizzy Wright for “Sick Of Complaining.” Most recently, Beanz turned heads with her new song “Trending Topic,” which samples “Who’s That Girl?” by fellow Pennsylvania native Eve. Ready to take her game to the next level in 2021, the artist is preparing a deluge of new music, including a forthcoming project. Beanz season is coming.

Watch “Trending Topic”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BtVMcDy6bQ

Find Beanz’s bio, music, and more here: audibletreats.com/beanz

PRADO

instagram | twitter | tiktok | youtube | soundcloud

Fusing elements of pop, rap, R&B, shoegaze, and electronic music into an invigorating cocktail, Prado makes genre-bending anthems for bad girls. After cutting her teeth as a songwriter and on SoundCloud under the name AlienKanye, Prado started to her mark on the music industry in 2020, packing inventive sonic ideas into her effortlessly quotable jams. The Vancouver native released STRIP, her debut double-single for tmwrk records, which featured the atmospheric, hook-filled banger “STEPHEN” and the confident, incantatory sigh “DRIP” (praised by Complex) in October. She followed up STRIP with “Men In Black,” an anti-f*ckboy anthem that’s catchier than a nursery rhyme. As she continues to release her unceasingly witty and irresistibly catchy music, prepare to see Prado’s lyrics in more Instagram captions than you can count.

Watch “STEPHEN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5TqmklmICM

Find Prado’s bio, music, and more here: http://audibletreats.com/prado

BIG JADE

instagram | official site | twitter | youtube | soundcloud

Bursting out of Beaumont, Texas, a small city with a population of 100k that sits 1 hour east of Houston and 30 mins west of the Louisiana border, Big Jade built an online following with her unapologetic realness. In popular videos like “RPM,” “Phone Jumpin,” and “Respectfully” ft. BeatKing and Queendom Come, Jade exists in her element, showing off her rapping ability while styling hair, her longtime day job. Jade is a proud mother to her young daughter, who often makes cameo appearances in her true-to-life music videos.

Her brief, but visceral Texas trap bangers caught the attention of Houston heavy-hitter BeatKing, who took her under his wing and offered her guest verses and some of his fieriest beats. Now signed to Alamo Records, Jade is gearing up for her debut project, recently sharing the ultra-confident video for the DJ Chose-produced single “Gucci Bag.” With undeniable skills behind the mike, Big Jade is ready to make the leap from being the pride of North Beaumont to a nationally recognized star.

Watch “Phone Jumpin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta1T5FZzhZo

Find Big Jade’s bio, music, and more here: http://audibletreats.com/big-jade

END

03.05.2021

Young Dolph & Key Glock Announce Dum & Dummer 2, Coming March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE

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Young Dolph & Key Glock Announce Dum & Dummer 2, Coming March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE

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Young Dolph & Key Glock Announce Dum and Dummer 2, Coming March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE

The Duo Ball Out in Colorado’s Fanciest Ski Town in the Soulful New Single “Aspen”

The Follow-Up to 2019’s Billboard Top 10-Charting Dum and Dummer, D&D2 Rekindles the Chemistry That Makes Young Dolph and Key Glock One of Rap’s Best Duos

The Announcement:

Tag-teaming trap tracks with outlandish flexes, Young Dolph & Key Glock are rap’s most in-demand twosome. Today, the Paper Route EMPIRE rappers officially announce Dum and Dummer 2, their second full-length collaborative album. The follow-up to 2019’s Dum and Dummer, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200, Dum and Dummer 2 finds Dolph & Glock operating at an even higher level of craftsmanship, charisma, and luxury. The two rappers–and blood cousins–often seem like two halves of the same brain, each seamlessly picking up threads and finishing lines that the other leaves off.

Currently available for pre-order, album is home to “Case Closed,“ last month’s hauntingly flex-heavy single, and Key Glock’s bombastic solo cut “I’m The Type,” as well as plenty of new highlights. Boasting artwork that slyly references MTV’s most famous duo Beavis & Butthead, Dum and Dummer 2 features several solo tracks from both Young Dolph and Key Glock interspersed with the heavy-hitting collab songs. Featuring production from PRE’s own Bandplay, who shows off his tremendous musicality and versatility, along with beats from Memphis natives like DJ Squeaky and Sosa808, Dum and Dummer 2 hits the internet on March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE.

“Dumb & Dumber is one of my and Glock’s favorite movies,” says Young Dolph. “We do stuff in real life that’s just like they do in that movie. We just like having fun with everything we do.”

To accompany the announcement of the album, the duo “Aspen,” a new music video and single that is icy in all senses of the word. Blessed with a deeply soulful beat from Bandplay (“that’s who I’m runnin’ up the bands with,” rhymes Dolph), complete with textured blasts of organ and twinkling keys, “Aspen” is a master class in flexing, as Dolph & Glock brag about ballin’ out in Colorado’s ritziest mountain town. Each rapper has a blast slaloming around Bandplay’s 808s to craft their assonant boasts: “Get out my way, I’ll pop you like an Aspirin/Trap n**** on my way to Aspen/Smoke the best weed and spend millions on fashion,” spits Dolph on the hook.

Pre-order/add/save Dum and Dummer 2: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Buy/Stream “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2 pre-order: https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen

Key Glock – “I’m That Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum & Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer

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03.05.2021

Taleban Dooda Recruits 42 Dugg for “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead,” Announces 5/14 Debut Album

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Taleban Dooda Recruits 42 Dugg for “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead,” Announces 5/14 Debut Album

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Taleban Dooda Connects with 42 Dugg for the Hard-Hitting “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead”
The Tampa Native Announces Debut Album Fallen Angel, Arriving May 14th via Green Light Music Group/Rostrum Records

The 18-Year-Old Rising Star Shows Off His Spitting Skills Over a Helluva-Produced Beat on His New Video Single

Critical Praise:

“At only 18 years old.. his talents are already overly abundant and his potential is probably higher than most up and coming artists you could name off the top of your head.” – Lyrical Lemonade

“He falls into the lane of melodic street rap that acts like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Durk, Teejay3k, and others are making, but his high-pitched vocals and limitless subject matter set him apart.” – Earmilk

The Announcement + Video:

Taleban Dooda is tearing up the Florida scene with his nimble melodics and raw lyricism. Ready to harness his prodigious talent into a full-length effort, the 18-year-old East Tampa native formally announces Fallen Angel, his forthcoming debut album. Bursting with invention and earworm hooks, the upcoming album gives a home to recently released highlights like “Chosen” ft. T9ine, a gospel-influenced anthem that earned praise from Pitchfork and HipHopDX (who named the song one of the Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2021 So Far) and counts 3 million total streams, and the tuneful “No Eater,” released last month and featured prominently on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist. Capitalizing on momentum that has been building since the Dooda’s release of the street hit “Tru Colors” last January, Fallen Angel releases on May 14th via Green Light Music Group/Rostrum Records.

To accompany the announcement of the album, Dooda shows off his pure rapping ability in his hard-charging new video single “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead.” Featuring an appearance from in-demand guest verse god 42 Dugg, “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead” borrows the chaotic sonics of Dugg’s native Detroit, recruiting producer Helluva to provide his signature rubbery bass and racing piano arpeggios. The stylistic change-up comes naturally for Dooda, who tones down his usual melodics and lets loose with a hard-charging flow, proving that he’s the top dog in his hometown. In the video, shot by 20k Visuals, Dooda and Dugg trap out at an East Tampa Chevron as they mob with their crews.

Taleban Dooda has been steadily building a fanbase since release his first single in early 2020, displaying a natural melodic ability that helps him stand out in a burgeoning Florida street rap scene. He scored street hits in the first half of the year with the likes of “Tru Colors” (over 3 million total streams) and “2 In Da Morning” (1 million views), and kept the momentum going in the fall with standout singles like “Dis Dooda,” which Vice named as one of the 24 Best Songs of September. Stay tuned for more releases from Dooda in the run-up to his debut album, and his first-ever full length project, Fallen Angel.

Watch “Trappin Ain’t Dead” ft. 42 Dugg: https://youtu.be/OS5orFAEurs

Buy/Stream “Trappin’ Ain’t Dead” ft. 42 Dugg: https://smarturl.it/DoodaTrappinAintDead

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

The Background:

Taleban Dooda always had a voice–a combination of distinctly Floridian style and irresistibly catchy melody, has made the 18-year-old rapper one of the most exciting new rap voices coming out of the South. Hailing from East Tampa, Dooda had few options to avoid the violence that lurked outside his door. When he injured his knee in his 9th grade year, ending his football dreams, Dooda turned his attention to music. He began by recording himself covering other people’s songs — inspired by his love for artists like Bruno Mars, John Legend, and Sam Smith — before moving on to his own original compositions. Influenced by artists like NBA Youngboy, Polo G, and NoCap, Taleban Dooda decided to become a rapper.

For Dooda, 2020 was all about consistency, as he continued to drop a steady stream of strong singles throughout the year. In September, he released “Dis Dooda” — which VICE named one of the best songs of the month and Lyrical Lemonade highlighted on their site — and followed that up in November with the TM88 and ATL Jacob-produced “Finish Him.” Now, Dooda has his eyes set on the upcoming release of his debut album. With all this momentum, and all of Florida behind him, he doesn’t plan to slow down any time soon. “I’m just trying to keep dropping music,” he says. “I ain’t trying to take no breaks.”

Links:

instagram | soundcloud | twitter

“Trappin Ain’t Dead” ft. 42 Dugg: https://smarturl.it/DoodaTrappinAintDead

“No Eater”: https://youtu.be/cFy2XH_wZMM

“Chosen” ft. T9ine: https://smarturl.it/TalebanDoodaChosen

“Problematic”: https://smarturl.it/TDoodaProblematic

“Finish Him” (Prod. by TM88 & ATL Jacob): https://youtu.be/G6DSOiBojRE / https://smarturl.it/TalebanDoodaFinish

“Dis Dooda”: https://smarturl.it/DoodaDisDooda / https://youtu.be/q-GBO7z9XAc

“2 In Da Morning”: https://youtu.be/Tm2Pvww2Y4A

“Tru Colors”: https://youtu.be/DF1A9DcbtKA

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03.03.2021

Yung Mal’s Pants Are Too Tight For His Bands in “Stay Down”

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Yung Mal’s Pants Are Too Tight For His Bands in “Stay Down”

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Video: Yung Mal – “Stay Down”

The Zone 6 Standout Flashes His Ice and His Ice-Cold Flow in His First New Video of 2021, With a Cameo From NLE Choppa

Critical Praise:

“Drenched in authenticity, New Orleans-born, Atlanta-bred rapper Yung Mal is looking like the next to blow out of the south.” – XXL

“The young ATL rapper has been making strides in his city as the next-up.” — HotNewHipHop

“Yung Mal is on a fast ascension through the industry.” — ELEVATOR

“One of the most promising rising artists…Mal consistently brings interesting and unique flows onto stellar production.” — Lyrical Lemonade

“Yung Mal has been the talk of the town in Atlanta” — Karen Civil

The Video:

With a supernatural feel for rhythm and a devil-may-care demeanor, Yung Mal is ready to take the next step. Giving a glimpse of his hectic and high-flying lifestyle, Mal shares “Stay Down,” his new music video. Doing donuts around swirling flutes and insistent 808s, Mal shows off his rapidfire patter on the new track, occasionally switching to a cut-time triplet flow to pontificate about his problems and brag about his hard-earned riches: “Stay down, stay down, stay down, stay down/None of this sh*t did come overnight/I ran that sh*t all the way up from the ground/The bands don’t fit cause my pants too tight.” In the video, an effortlessly fly Mal shows off his ice and counts his cash as he throws down in Candler Park with his 1.5 Crew and other close friends including NLE Choppa.

“Stay Down” is Mal’s first video following a breakthrough 2020, featuring two high-octane collaborative projects with rising producers. Released in March, 6 Rings paired Mal with Pyrex Whippa. Sporting appearances from Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and Doe Boy, 6 Rings received praise from publications like HYPEBEAST and XXL. Later in the year, Mal released Iceberg Sosa, produced in full by Memphis producer Sosa808 (Key Glock, G Herbo), which featured highlight video singles like “Hitstick” and “Own Drip.” Building a head of steam in 2021, Yung Mal looks to assume his rightful place among Atlanta’s trap elite.

Stay tuned for 1.5 Way or No Way, Mal’s next project, coming later this year.

Watch “Stay Down”: http://youtu.be/MUr24SSIB4A

Buy/Stream “Stay Down”: http://yungmal.lnk.to/StayDown

Please contact Michelle or Andrea for more info.

Links:

Bio, photos, music, and more available here: www.audibletreats.com/yung-mal

“Stay Down”: http://yungmal.lnk.to/StayDown

“All Cap”: https://youtu.be/nu_IvttN6gU

Iceberg Sosa: https://music.apple.com/us/album/iceberg-sosa-ep/1525070195

6 Rings (Prod. by Pyrex Whippa): http://smarturl.it/6rings

“Shut Up” ft. Lil Gotit & Lil Keed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0WMH-Z9mA0

“Blake Griffin” ft. Doe Boy: http://smarturl.it/blakegriffin / https://youtu.be/8WVK2loSsA8

“Numbers” (Remix) ft. Stunna4Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obPyN0q5URo

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03.03.2021

On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home

03.02.2021

Watch Official Trailer for Eric Andre’s Bad Trip, Out 3/26 on Netflix

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Watch Official Trailer for Eric Andre’s Bad Trip, Out 3/26 on Netflix

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Watch The Trailer For Bad Trip

Starring Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery & Tiffany Haddish

Releases Globally on Netflix on March 26th

Releases Globally on March 26th, 2021

Watch the official trailer HERE
Download key art HERE
Download first look photos at Netflix’s Media Center

ICYMI: Eric Andre gave his fans a sneak peek at the trailer via his OnlyFans account!
Check out his Instagram post about his account HERE.

Bad Trip Info:

Release Date | March 26, 2021

Synopsis: From one of the guys that brought you Jackass and Bad Grandpa, this hidden camera comedy follows two best friends as they go on a cross-country road trip full of hilarious, inventive pranks, pulling its real-life audience into the mayhem. Bad Trip stars Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish and Michaela Conlin. The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai from the minds of Dan Curry, Kitao Sakurai, and Andre – and produced by Andre, Jeff Tremaine, David Bernad, and Ruben Fleischer.

Cast: Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, Michaela Conlin and Tiffany Haddish

Directed by: Kitao Sakurai
Screenplay by: Dan Curry, Eric Andre, Kitao Sakurai
Story by: Eric Andre, Kitao Sakurai, Andrew Barchilon
Produced by: Jeff Tremaine, p.g.a., Eric Andre, p.g.a., David Bernad, p.g.a., Ruben Fleischer

We kindly ask that you please link back to www.netflix.com/badtrip in your coverage.

#BADTRIP

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Instagram: Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix Film
Twitter: Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix Film, Strong Black Lead

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For press inquiries regarding Bad Trip, please contact Erin or Kerry

If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

About Netflix:

Links:

Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

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03.02.2021

Curren$y Shows Us Why He’s Spitta Andretti in “Closing Date” Video

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Curren$y Shows Us Why He’s Spitta Andretti in “Closing Date” Video

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3.1.2021

Video: Curren$y – “Closing Date”

The Prolific Veteran Shows Off His Whip Collection in the Hazy Video From New Album Collection Agency

Critical Praise:

“Curren$y is still capable of rapping something so simple it’ll make you wonder how no one has rapped it already” – Pitchfork

“Curren$y’s sharpened pen and deft wordplay will quiet the doubters. His influence was evident then, and it’s irrefutable now.” – Rolling Stone

The Video:

With a habit for collecting cars of all shapes and sizes, it’s no wonder Curren$y earned the nickname “Spitta Andretti.” Offering a glimpse at his array of coupes, boxframes, and droptops, Curren$y shares the video for “Closing Date.” Sliding through a bassy instrumental from frequent collaborator Trauma Tone, Curren$y serves up descriptive and highly-specific flexes about his most prized possessions: “If you could imagine D93s on a E-class wagon/My homies active, I’m not flaggin’, I’m just mashin’/Fifty-seven Bel Air with the tail draggin’/Sparks flashin’, Spitta talkin’ that cash sh*t, yup.” In the video, Spitta channels legendary Indycar racer Mario Andretti, gathering his Jet Life associates to show off his classic Indy 500 pace car (a Corvette), along with an old school Chevy Impala, a Rolls Royce Wraith, and several other high-class whips. “Closing Date” is the latest video from Collection Agency, Curren$y’s brand new project, out now via Jet Life Recordings/EMPIRE.

Packed with the hazy production and intricate rhymes that have been thrilling Curren$y fans for over a decade, Collection Agency finds the New Orleans native in his bag, spinning witticisms about his life of luxury and painting pictures with his detailed description. The album features production from Harry Fraud, Dj.fresh, Trauma Tone, and more, who create a smooth and sumptuous sonic palette that borrows from ’80s electrofunk and quiet storm R&B. The tape boasts recent singles like the luscious “Kush Through The Sunroof” and the wistfully horn-laden “Misty,” along with highlights like the jazzy, Harry Fraud-produced “Arrival” (complete with an animated visual), “I Don’t Call,” in which the rapper brags about getting bands in a pandemic, and the saxophone-drenched late-night heater “Jermaine Dupri,“ which drew praise from the man himself on Twitter. Featuring an appearance from Larry June, Collection Agency earned coverage from Complex, HYPEBEAST, XXL, and many others.

Collection Agency is Curren$y’s first new project of 2021, following a yet another busy year for the veteran rapper. In 2020, the uncountably prolific rapper released 4 full-length projects and multiple EPs, each with a different set of collaborators. He kicked off the year with The Tonite Show With Curren$y, an entry into Dj.fresh’s renowned series of mixtapes, before keeping the momentum up with the Cardo Got Wingz-produced Green Tape EP,Smokin’ Potnas, a collaborative effort with his Jet Life associate Fendi P, and Spring Clean, a 10-track project with 808 Mafia producer Fuse.The second half of 2020 brought TheOutRunners, a Harry Fraud-produced effort that earned coverage from Consequence Of Sound, HYPEBEAST, REVOLT, and more. The Jet Life CEO ended the year with Welcome To Jet Life Recordings, a label showcase that featured contributions from signees like T.Y., Black Cobain, and more.

Curren$y is always working, feeding his fans quality music while looking towards the future. Collection Agency is merely the first salvo in yet another productive year for the respected rap icon.

Watch “Closing Date”: https://youtu.be/r4dVB74_5dk

Buy/Stream Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

Collection Agency tracklist:

Kush Through The Sunroof (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Smiled On Me (Prod. by Djfresh
The Arrival (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
I Don’t Call (Prod. by Purps)
Jermaine Dupri (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
Closing Date (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Shout Out ft. Larry June (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Ferrari Engine (Prod. by Purps)
Above The Law (Prod. by Arsonist of the Heat Makers)
Misty (Prod. by Black Metaphor)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

“Closing Date”: https://youtu.be/r4dVB74_5dk

Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

“Arrival”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YkPphU4g44

“Kush Through The Sunroof”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ts0B9FuDqc

“Misty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jQWHcQDbJE

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03.01.2021

Kalan.FrFr Signs to Roc Nation, Previews 3/12 Debut Album TwoFr 2

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Kalan.FrFr Signs to Roc Nation, Previews 3/12 Debut Album TwoFr 2

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3.1.2021

Rising L.A. Artist Kalan.FrFr Signs With Roc Nation

The Melodic Rapper Reveals the Cover Art and Tracklist For His Debut Album TwoFr 2, Coming March 12th

The Upcoming Album From the Versatile Compton Native Features Recent Singles like “Scoring,” “Get In” ft. Stunna 4 Vegas, and “No Love” ft. Mozzy

Critical Praise:

“Upon meeting YG, Kalan.frfr was honored that the hip-hop superstar was a fan of his music.” – HYPEBEAST

Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Songs of 2020 (“Scoring”) – EARMILK

The Announcement:

Mixing a smoothly melodic vocal style with a streetwise lyrical sensibility, there’s no limit to how high Compton’s Kalan.FrFr can rise. Today, the 25-year-old artist officially announces that he and his label First Class Entertainment have signed a partnership with Roc Nation.

“Being with Roc Nation feels like we set our goals and now we’ve accomplished them,” says Kalan. “We’re just excited to take it to the next level. I just wanna prove to everyone that believes in me…I wanna prove them right.”

“Kalan gives you star power upon walking in the door. He commands a room, studio, and/or stage! Signing him was a no brainer for us!” – Shari Bryant & Omar Grant, Co-Presidents at Roc Nation

Along with his new deal with the Roc, Kalan reveals the cover artwork and tracklist for his debut album TwoFr 2, arriving on March 12th. The sequel to 2018’s TwoFr, home to local hits like like “Fine Ass“ and “Naked,” TwoFr 2 takes Kalan’s artistry to a new level, complementing his raunchy love songs with introspection and hard-earned wisdom.

The upcoming album is home to “Scoring,“ which earned airtime during a Los Angeles Lakers NBA playoff game in the Fall and is currently impacting at urban radio, and “Get In,” a lumbering, piano-heavy banger with an appearance from Stunna 4 Vegas. TwoFr 2 also boasts the standout track “No Love” ft. Mozzy & Cypress Moreno, for which Kalan teased a forthcoming video on his Instagram. Already a standout in the L.A. rap scene, the upcoming TwoFr 2 proves that Kalan has the goods to follow the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar and Roddy Ricch to become Compton’s next national star.

A major figure in Los Angeles’ stacked rap scene, recently crashing the Top 10 of Billboard’s Emerging L.A. Artists chart, Kalan.FrFr earned accolades and co-signs for his breezy melodies and hard-hitting bars. In 2020, the artist’s singular alchemy caught the attention of L.A. rap superstar YG, who hopped on the remix for Kalan’s hard-hitting “Right Wit It.” A vocalist with many dimensions, the artist earned praise from Pitchfork in 2019 for his pure rapping ability on his fan-favorite “Hot N Ready (Freestyle).”

“Kalan.FrFr is melodic but his delivery on songs will always make you remember him,” says Earl Johnson, Senior Director of A&R at Roc Nation Records. “He’s a hitmaker and a born star.”

Stay tuned for more announcements and music from Kalan in the coming weeks.

Watch a teaser for “No Love” ft. Mozzy & Cypress Moreno video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLpfOFlH6Fu/

Credit for both photos goes to: Jamie Crawford-Walker

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

The Background:

Links:

instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify

“No Love” ft. Mozzy: http://kalan.lnk.to/NoLove

“Scoring”: https://youtu.be/fGeAMf_H46k

“Get In” ft. Stunna 4 Vegas: https://youtu.be/VfgrMMt1be4

“Right Wit It” (Remix) ft. YG: https://youtu.be/_lN3XlpgZ5I

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03.01.2021

Out Now on Netflix: Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell

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Out Now on Netflix: Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell

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3.1.2021

Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell

Out Now on Netflix

Executive-Produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs and Voletta Wallace, the New Documentary Digs Deep Into the Origins of The Notorious B.I.G.

Out Now on Netflix
Watch The Trailer Here

It’s impossible to overstate the impact of The Notorious B.I.G.–he forever changed the art of rhyming with sharp storytelling and boundless charisma, redefined the commercial possibilities of rap stardom, and embodied the rough-and-tumble hustle of his home borough of Brooklyn. But before he was Biggie Smalls, he was just Christopher Wallace–ambitious, sweet, if a bit of a troublemaker. A loyal friend and the apple of his mother’s eye.

Instead of focusing on the glitz and glamor of Wallace’s torrid career and wide-ranging stardom, the new documentary Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell offers a close look at the man behind the myth. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with the people who knew him best–his mother, Voletta Wallace, his business partner Sean Combs, his girlfriend Faith Evans, and close friends from Bed-Stuy like Lil Cease–I Got A Story To Tell descriptively details the world Biggie was desperate to escape, and the loved ones he wanted to take with him.

Executive-produced by Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace and Sean Combs, and directed by Emmett Malloy, the new doc is packed with stories and nuggets that will interest longtime Biggie fans and newcomers alike, explaining Biggie’s diverse musical background that incorporated hip-hop, dancehall, and jazz (thanks to his neighbor and musical mentor Donald Harrison), giving additional context to classic songs like “Respect,” “Warning,” and “Miss U,” among others, and exploring the circumstances behind Biggie’s famous Fulton Street freestyle.

Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell allows fans to come closer than ever to knowing and understanding Biggie Smalls the way his closest friends and loved ones did.

Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell is available to watch now on Netflix.

Watch the trailer for Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRj2NxkM84U

BIGGIE: I GOT A STORY TO TELL INFO:

Synopsis: In the wake of the Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and ahead of what would have been his 50th birthday, Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell offers a fresh look at one of the greatest, most influential rappers of all time by those who knew him best. Made in collaboration with Biggie’s estate, I Got A Story To Tell is an intimate rendering of a man whose rapid ascent and tragic end has been at the center of rap lore for more than twenty years. Directed by Emmett Malloy, this intimate documentary features rare footage filmed by his best friend Damion “D-Roc” Butler and new interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Christopher Wallace that the world never knew. I Got A Story To Tell is executive produced by Sean Combs, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts, Stanley Buchthal, and Emmett and Brendan Malloy.

DIRECTED BY: Emmett Malloy
PRODUCED BY: David Koh, Wayne Barrow, William Green, Aaron L. Ginsburg, Terry
Leopard, Daniel Pappas
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: Stanley Buchthal, Emmet Malloy, Brendan Malloy, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts, Sean Combs

INCLUDES TALKING HEAD APPEARANCES FROM:
Celebs – Sean “Diddy” Combs, Faith Evans, Lil’ Cease, Fab 5 Freddy
Family/Fam Friends – Voletta Wallace, Gwendolyn Wallace
(Biggie’s grandmother), Dave Wallace (Biggie’s uncle)
Childhood Friends – Damion “D Roc” Butler, Suif “C Gutta” Jackson,
Hubert Sam, Easy Mo Bee
Industry – Mister Cee, Mark Pitts (Biggie’s manager)

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For press inquiries regarding Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, please contact:
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02.26.2021

Curren$y Finetunes His Luxury Lifestyle Rap with Collection Agency Project

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Curren$y Finetunes His Luxury Lifestyle Rap with Collection Agency Project

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2.26.2021

Album: Curren$y – Collection Agency

The Prolific Emcee and Jet Life CEO’s New Project Features Larry June and Production from Harry Fraud, DjFresh, and More, and Arrives with a Visualizer for Album Highlight “Arrival”

Critical Praise:

“Curren$y is still capable of rapping something so simple it’ll make you wonder how no one has rapped it already” – Pitchfork

“Curren$y’s sharpened pen and deft wordplay will quiet the doubters. His influence was evident then, and it’s irrefutable now.” – Rolling Stone

The Album:

A connoisseur of fine herbs and finer beats, prolific rapper Curren$y is the world’s hardest-working stoner. Coming through with his first project of a busy 2021, Spitta shares Collection Agency. Packed with the hazy production and intricate rhymes that have been thrilling Curren$y fans for over a decade, Collection Agency finds the New Orleans native in his bag, spinning witticisms about his life of luxury and painting pictures with his detailed description. The album features production from Harry Fraud, Dj.fresh, Trauma Tone, and more, who create a smooth and sumptuous sonic palette that borrows from ’80s electrofunk and quiet storm R&B.

The tape boasts recent singles like the luscious “Kush Through The Sunroof” and the wistfully horn-laden “Misty,” along with as-yet-unheard highlights like “I Don’t Call,” in which the rapper brags about getting bands in a pandemic, and the saxophone-drenched late-night heater “Jermaine Dupri,“ which drew praise from the man himself on Twitter. Featuring a guest appearance from Curren$y’s kindred spirit Larry June, Collection Agency is available on all platforms via Jet Life Recordings/EMPIRE.

Along with the album, Curren$y shares a new animated visualizer for project highlight “Arrival.” Blessed with a jazzy boom-bap backing track courtesy of Harry Fraud, a mood that suits Curren$y’s detail-rich descriptive abilities, “Arrival” finds Curren$y dwelling on the psychological and material impacts of money. The New Orleans native reflects on how his relationship with his mom and his less scrupulous relatives have changed, and stresses his accomplishments as a businessman: “Success is my cologne/Thuggish ruggish bone/For the love of money/Loved ones do you wrong.” Animated in a cutout style by Lakeem Wilson, the new visualizer situates Curren$y as a frontman to a band of dog musicians, while the animation shifts to match Spitta’s lyrics.

Collection Agency is Curren$y’s first new project of 2021, following a yet another busy year for the veteran rapper. In 2020, the uncountably prolific rapper released 4 full-length projects and multiple EPs, each with a different set of collaborators. He kicked off the year with The Tonite Show With Curren$y, an entry into Dj.fresh’s renowned series of mixtapes, before keeping the momentum up with the Cardo Got Wingz-produced Green Tape EP,Smokin’ Potnas, a collaborative effort with his Jet Life associate Fendi P, and Spring Clean, a 10-track project with 808 Mafia producer Fuse.The second half of 2020 brought TheOutRunners, a Harry Fraud-produced effort that earned coverage from Consequence Of Sound, HYPEBEAST, REVOLT, and more. The Jet Life CEO ended the year with Welcome To Jet Life Recordings, a label showcase that featured contributions from signees like T.Y., Black Cobain, and more.

Curren$y is always working, feeding his fans quality music while looking towards the future. Collection Agency is merely the first salvo in yet another productive year for the respected rap icon.

Buy/Stream Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

Watch “Arrival”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YkPphU4g44

Collection Agency tracklist:

Kush Through The Sunroof (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Smiled On Me (Prod. by Djfresh
The Arrival (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
I Don’t Call (Prod. by Purps)
Jermaine Dupri (Prod. by Harry Fraud)
Closing Date (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Shout Out ft. Larry June (Prod. by Trauma Tone)
Ferrari Engine (Prod. by Purps)
Above The Law (Prod. by Arsonist of the Heat Makers)
Misty (Prod. by Black Metaphor)

Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.

Links:

Collection Agency: https://music.empi.re/collectionagency

“Arrival”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YkPphU4g44

“Kush Through The Sunroof”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ts0B9FuDqc

“Misty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jQWHcQDbJE

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02.26.2021

Key Glock Proves He’s On Another Level in “I’m The Type”

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Key Glock Proves He’s On Another Level in “I’m The Type”

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2.26.2021

Video: Key Glock – “I’m The Type“

Produced by Bandplay, “I’m The Type” Showcases the Paper Route EMPIRE Signee’s Unparalleled Flexing Ability

Critical Praise:

“If somebody wants to know what current day Memphis rap sounds like, show them Key Glock. The 21-year-old has uncontrollable energy, can tell a funny story, and says it all over beats that pay homage to the city’s history while still incorporating a modern bounce.” – Pitchfork

“Rags-to-riches stories are a constant in rap, but Glock’s enthusiasm is infectious. Coupled with hard-hitting beats—from the slinky guitars and 808s of opener “1997” to the subwoofer-crushing drums of lead single “Mr. Glock”—Yellow Tape is enough reason to celebrate making it to the finish line on any given day. May the congregation say amen.” – Complex

“Key Glock is Memphis’s best new lyricist.” – The FADER

The Video:

With his relentless appetite for flexing and the bankroll to back it up, Key Glock isn’t like those other guys. Determined to prove that he’s a cut above the average, Key Glock shares “I’m The Type,” his new single. Blessed with ringing piano from Bandplay, “I’m The Type” finds Glizzock giving a methodical rundown to explain why he’s sicker than the average emcee: “I’m the type of n**** spend six figures on my wrist/You that type of n**** that be stressin’ bout the rent.” Though the piano loosely resembles the Bridal March, Key Glock is clear throughout the song that he’s not the marrying type, flaunting his playboy attitude with blunt-force bars: “Glizzock pulled up in that new thang with the top off/Then he pulled off with your girlfriend and knocked her socks off.” “I’m The Type” is Glock’s follows the standout single “Off The Porch,” which came complete with a flashy music video (2.7 million views).

Signed to Young Dolph‘s Paper Route EMPIRE label, Key Glock established himself as a bonafide star in 2020, reaching the top 40 of the Billboard 200 with two different projects and without any guest artists. His May mixtape Son Of A Gun reached #37 on the Billboard 200. January’s successful Yellow Tape, which hosted successful singles like “Look At They Face,” the suave “Mr. Glock,” and the sinister “I’m Just Sayin’.” Praised by Pitchfork, Complex, and more, the project reached #16 on the Billboard 200.

His two 2020 releases built on the success of 2019’s Dum & Dummer, the rapper’s collaborative project with Young Dolph. Most recently, the 23-year-old rapper released “Never Change,” a new video single produced by Bandplay (2 million views). Earlier this year, Glock reconnected with Glock for the haunting “Case Closed” and for “Green Light,” a cut from the Deluxe Edition of Dolph’s Rich Slave album.

Stay tuned for much more from the prolific young rapper as 2021 moves along.

Buy/Stream “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

Watch “I’m The Type”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le10On5_11M

Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.

Links:

Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/key-glock

“I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le10On5_11M

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

“Off The Porch”: https://music.empi.re/offtheporch

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Spain’s Top Rapper Yung Beef Shares “Majin Vegeta” Vid From Upcoming Mixtape

3.26.2021

Genre-Bending Spanish Rapper Yung Beef Shares “Majin Vegeta”

“Majin Vegeta” is the First Video from El Plugg 2 Mixtape, Coming in April via EMPIRE

The Granada Native, Who’s Worked with Metro Boomin, Pi’erre Bourne, 645AR, and More, Kicks Back With His Beamer and His Pitbull in His Stylish New Video

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Big Jade Announces Debut Project ‘Pressure’, Shares Self-Directed Video

3.25.2021

Big Jade Announces Pressure, Her Debut Project, Coming in April via Alamo Records

The Rising Texas Rap Queen Shares the Self-Directed Video for the Beat-Shifting “No Hook,” Produced by BeatKing

Bursting Out of Beaumont, TX, a Small City Hours Away From Music Hubs Houston and New Orleans, Big Jade is a Forceful Spitter with a Personality to Match

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Kalan.FrFr Jets to Miami and Celebrates Success in “Look At Me” Video

3.25.2021

Video: Kalan.FrFr – “Look At Me“

The Roc Nation Signee Shares a Cinematic Clip for the Emphatic Opening Track from His New Project TwoFr 2

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Yung Mal Stayed On His Grind Until He Made It Out–Look At Him Now

3.24.2021

Video: Yung Mal – “Look At Me Now“

The Alamo Records Signee and His 1.5 Crew Prepare Their Takeover in an ATL-Set Video

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Curren$y Shines in the NOLA Night in “Jermaine Dupri” Video

3.24.2021

Video: Curren$y – “Jermaine Dupri” (Prod. by Harry Fraud)

Blessed by The Man Himself, “Jermaine Dupri” is a Highlight From Curren$y’s Glistening Collection Agency Album

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Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More

3.24.2021

TikTok Treats, Week of March 22

Trends and Moments Started by John Mayer, Yungblud, Beach Bunny and More Prove Rock Music’s TikTok Staying Power

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“Coochie Man” YN Jay Shares Video for TikTok-Trending “Kakashi”

3.24.2021

Video: YN Jay – “Kakashi”

The Rapper Known as “Coochie Man” is Rapidly Gaining Steam Online and IRL With “Kakashi” and “Triple S,” His Latest in a Long Line of Viral Hits

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Mo3’s Team Shares “Outside” from Shottaz 4 Eva, His First Posthumous Album

3.19.2021

Mo3’s Family & Team Announces Shottaz 4 Eva, His First Posthumous Album, Available for Pre-Order on April 2nd

Watch “Outside,” the New Music Video from the Late Rapper, Featuring Frequent Collaborator OG Bobby Billions

Arriving via H$M Music/EMPIRE, the Shottaz 4 Eva Album Is Comprised of Material That the Dallas Native Recorded Before Passing Away in November

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Young Dolph Shares “Yeeh Yeeh,” a Solo Cut from Dum & Dummer 2

3.19.2021

Audio: Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh“

“Yeeh Yeeh” Will Appear On Dum & Dummer, Dolph’s Collab Album with Key Glock, Arriving on March 26th via Paper Route EMPIRE

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Watch Trailer for Jamie Foxx’s Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, Coming to Netflix on 4/14

3.18.2021

Watch the Trailer for DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME!

Created by and Starring Jamie Foxx Premieres Wednesday, April 14 on Netflix

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