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Radio One Bans All K. Michelle Music
R&B singer K.Michelle released her third album, “More Issues Than Vogue” (Atlantic Records) on Feb. 19 and the CD’s title may have been a foretelling of what was to come. The Memphis-bred artist—whose birth name is Kimberly Michelle Pate—has a big issue now in real life because the broadcast conglomerate Radio One owned by media mogul Cathy Hughes has issued a mandate across all stations to yank her music from their playlists. Several Radio One executives spoke to AlwaysAList.com and confirmed that you will no longer hear any songs by K.Michelle—past, present or any artist that features her on a collaboration—due to her bailing on several Radio One promotional events…
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Run It Up!
This weekend while hosting “1 Nyte w/ Lil Wyte” in Cadiz, KY I was introduced to some awesome talent from all over the region. There were several dope artists who opened up for Lil Wyte and special guest Yung Bleed but definitely a couple stuck out, one being Yung Coop and his hot single Run it Up…Check it out!!! -@Ms_ECHIA #theybopwenetwork
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N.W.A Shuts Down Gene Simmons During Rock Hall Induction Speech
Kiss’ Gene Simmons has a lot of opinions — one of them, probably unsurprisingly, is that “rap will die.” He recently told Rolling Stone, “I am looking forward to the death of hip-hop,” a stance that some rappers naturally took issue with. Well, during N.W.A’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2016, MC Ren shut down Simmons’ prediction in no uncertain terms at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday (April 8). “I want to say to Mr. Gene Simmons that hip-hop is here forever,” Ren said. “We’re supposed to be here.” While most of the Barclays Center responded with cheers, a few sour boos could be heard throughout the…
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Judge Allows Meek Mill To Release New Music
Meek Mill can make music again after being put on house arrest but ONLY under certain conditions according to TMZ reports: Sources connected to the case tell us Meek got an order of clarification 2 weeks after his sentencing. The judge had said he could not record ANY music during his 90 days of house arrest, but then spelled it out in more detail. We’re told the rule is Meek can release music in order to “protect his brand,” but it has to be on FREE platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube. This explains why he dropped that remix of Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” a few days ago. It was totally legal…
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Vanessa Williams’ Daughter 1/2 of “Lion Babe”
Jillian Hervey, also known as 1/2 of the Neo-Soul group Lion Babe is the daughter of the legendary Vanessa Williams, actress, singer, and the first Afrikan American to be crowned Miss America! She is also the daughter of known industry manager and executive producer Ramon Hervey who managed some of the worlds greatest artist like Natalie Cole (RIP), Little Richard, and Babyface. Coming from two parents in the industry, Vanessa being a singer with an internationally successful music career and distinct voice and ability and a father who knows how to put things together, Jillian Lion Babe Hervey gets it honest, but no need to compare the two, Lion Babe…
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Ludacris and Ciara To Host 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Ludacris will once again be hosting the annual Billboard Music Awards. The Atlanta rapper’s co-host will be baby mama to Future, fiancee to the NFL’s Russell Wilson and noted entertainer and fashion influencer in her own right, Ciara. Dick Clark Productions and ABC made the announcement today (April 8), and the award show goes down Sunday, May 22 at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While Ciara will be a new jack, this is Luda’s third year hosting the show. “It is my honor to host the Billboard Music Awards for the 3rd year and a pleasure to host with my good friend Ciara,” said Ludacris via a press…
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Beyoncé Responds to ‘Formation’ Backlash
Beyoncé is set to be featured on the cover of the latest issue of Elle Magazine, and she took the time to address various criticism, including backlash towards her latest music video, “Formation.” When the video initially released, it geared fans up for a new album from the singer after being away for some time. However, many were not pleased with images in Beyoncé’s video, which made references to the Black Lives Matter movement, along with critiquing police officers’ excessive use of force. The singer didn’t shy away from those who were upset, saying: “I mean, I’m an artist and I think the most powerful art is usually misunderstood. But…
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Pimp C Documentary ‘Long Live the Pimp’
The man born Chad Butler, aka J.R. Ewing, Jack Tripper, Mick Jagger, Tony Snow, Sweet (James) Jones and most famously Pimp C, was one-half of the monumental Southern rap duo Underground Kingz (UGK), who, alongside DJ Screw, Swisha House and Three 6 Mafia, revolutionized hip-hop in the ’90s with their instantly recognizable meshing of hip-hop hi-hats and 808s with soul ballads, chopped and screwed down to a smooth, purple-stained tempo. Hailing from Port Arthur, Texas, Butler’s collaboration with Bun B, the other half of UGK, took them to the “toppermost of the poppermost,” to borrow a phrase from The Beatles. The duo eventually rose to the peak of the hip-hop…
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Jay Z Sues Early TIDAL Owners For Falsifying Subscriber Numbers
Jay Z’s time with TIDAL has a been an up and down experience, but he feels that may not be his fault. The rapper and owner of the streaming service bought the company in 2015 from a Swedish tech company named Aspiro for $56 Million USD, but feels he was mislead with the accuracy of subscriber numbers prior to ownership. TIDAL had to more say in an issued statement, saying: “It became clear after taking control of Tidal and conducting our own audit that the total number of subscribers was actually well below the 540,000 reported to us by the prior owners. “As a result, we have now served legal…
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[Single] My Hood- Ahaygan x Cocky x Dirty Carleone
KY’s own A.Haygan, Cocky, and Dirty Carleone have teamed up to deliver their respective tales from the hood. With its laid back beat and smoothly crooned hook sang by Haygan it’s surely something I could bang while riding through My Hood! It’ll knock in your hood too though lol. PRESS PLAY!! #NEWMUSICMONDAY -@Ms_Echia #theybopwenetwork https://soundcloud.com/asingerhaygan/cocky-a-haygan-dirty-carleone-my-hood
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