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Common flexed his MC skills on a recent visit to “Sway In The Morning.”  Sway had some fun with the actor/rapper during the freestyle segment…

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Check out the White songs that Black people love to rock out to on Blackplanet Radio. Which songs do you think should be added to the playlist? When Did Beyonce Become A White Woman? The Kardashian Brand Is A Wrap!

Naughty By Nature talks with the TJMS about their new CD, Anthem, Inc, on sale now and performs an In Studio Jam! LISTEN

Singer Vesta Williams has passed away. Details are sketchy at this time, but it’s being reported that the singer’s body was found in a Los Angeles hotel room. The cause of death is unknown. She was 48 According to her listing in Wikipedia, Williams in 1963 in Coshocton, Ohio. She was originally credited by her […]

Universal Music recording artist, Money Malc is repping hard for New Jersey. Before he releases his debut disc, he’s got a mixtape that is soon to hit the streets. The first track from Perrier Jouet Poetry is the banger, “F**k This Money Up.” The track is produced by New Jersey beatsmith, Ayy Pii. Listen to […]

Despite what you’ve heard, Black people are the world’s taste makers. We are the ones who say what’s hot or not. Once it becomes popular in our community, mainstream picks it up and runs away with it. Think about it. Big lips weren’t in style until Angelina Jolie had them. You and I both know […]

When it comes to breaking records in the hip hop arena, Eminem is the man to beat. Besides selling millions of albums in a rapidly declining industry, Em is one of  two rappers to have won the Best Rap Album Grammy each time they’ve released a disc. The other person in that club is Kanye West. […]

After recently signing to Maybach Music Group, Teedra Moses has dropped a new mixtape. Luxurious Undergrind is more of the Teedra we love. The collection of R&B grooves is meant to tide fans over until her sophomore disc hits the streets. Many praised Moses for her 2004 debut, Complex Simplicity. In the midst of working […]

Rap impressario Mos Def will take to the stage at the Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn, Saturday, June 25th.  Actress and fellow Brooklynite Rosie Perez will host the event.  Included in the musical line up are rock-n-soul singer Res, Afro-Punk band Game Rebellion, and the violin playing hip-hop duo Nuttin But Stringz.  The Fort Greene Festival is […]

Elev8 would like to send a special birthday shout out to the legendary Stevie Wonder. The talented music man celebrates his 61st born day.   His accomplishments are inspiring and elev8 millions of people all over the world.    He’s created an abundance of music that people of all ages can embrace everyday.  What’s your favorite Stevie […]