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Future talks ‘Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD’ project with Genius

Hip-Hop

by admin - January 21, 2019 045

Photo: Pitchfork.com Future is one of the most talked about MC’s today whether it involves his music or personal drama with ex-fiancee R&B singer, Ciara. The Atlanta rapper recently called out her husband NFL player Russell Wilson for “not being a man" in their relationship. Despite his comment putting a sour taste

Flashback Friday: Willie Dee X “5th Ward” (1989)

Hip-Hop

by admin - January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 032

Photo: Genius What's good CeeSoDope readers? Ok, let me be the first to say that I'm embarrassed that I've never heard of Willie Dee. While watching the Hip-Hop Evolution series on Netflix, his name was brought up in "The Southern Way" episode. I learned that Willie Dee is a member of the

Recap Friday: Press conference held for 12-year-old rapper restrained by Cobb County police officer

by admin - January 11, 2019 082

On Monday, January 7, a press conference was held for 12-year-old rapper Corey Jackson after being detained by police on Oct.6. Alongside him for support was Attorney M. Davis, his mother Laura Johnson, father Cornell Jackson, Lil Boosie, and several community leaders. The young MC who also goes by Corey

Flashback Friday: Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five (1983)

Hip-Hop

by admin - January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 095

Photo: Medium Do you know when hip-hop was born? Do you know the "Holy Trinity" of hip-hop? No? It's all good, here's a quick lesson. Hip-hop was born August 11, 1973, at 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in the Bronx. A man named DJ Kool Herc hosted a back to school jam where he

Eight Throwback Looks for the B2K Millennium Tour

by admin - January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 0192

Photo: Amazon In the early 2000s, B2K was the boy band that every girl loved. I remember my collection of posters of the group when Word Up! Magazine was the hottest teen mag out. On April 5, fans will get to see B2K join forces for the first time in over a

My top 10 mood songs going into 2019

by admin - December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 0204

Photo: WallPapers13 With three days left until the new year, I’ve been thinking about all that I want to accomplish this year. Some of my goals include taking writing classes, learning more about hip-hop, and much more. While writing down my goals for 2019, I was listening to Young Thug’s “Digits.”

Former co-manager for Big Boi of OutKast, Tiphanie Watson-Johnson talks working in hip-hop

by admin - December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 0159

Photo: @Tiphaniew Instagram “Oooh, ladies first, ladies first! Oooh, ladies first, ladies first!” It's the sound that I hear when it comes to women in hip-hop. Queen Latifah said it best in her 1989 hit record “Ladies First” featuring Monie Love. I can see why it had such an impact on women in

Stream 21 Savage’s ‘I Am > I Was’ Album

Hip-Hop

by admin - December 23, 2018 0158

Photo: The Fader What's up CeeSoDope readers? It’s exciting to see 21 Savage's consistent growth in the hip-hop game. After his 2017 releases of Issa Album and his collaborative project with Metro Boomin and Migos’ Offset, With Warning, 21 Savage is back with his latest project. After visiting his Motel 21 listening

Flashback Friday: MC Hammer Performs on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ (1992)

by admin - December 21, 2018 0130

Photo: Thrillist U can't touch this! Man, there was a time when MC Hammer had the rap game on lock. In 1990, he released his hit record "U Can't Touch This." With those parachute pants, dope ass dance moves, and tram line haircut, MC Hammer was cooler than a fan. The "2 Legit 2

The 61st GRAMMY Awards Nominations List

by admin - December 14, 2018December 18, 2018 085

Photo: Chicago.CBSLocal.com It's that time of the year again folks! The 61st Annual Grammy Awards will soon air on our television screens Feb. 10. CBS will broadcast the show from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. First, shout out to Kendrick Lamar for racking up eight nominations in categories such as Record