Major Singer/Songwriter KD Young Cocky Drops New Single “Lifestyle”
(Credits: Dreezy, David Banner, Lil Durk, Demetria Mckinney)
R&B is making a major comeback, but not without newcomer KD Young Cocky. Known for his major placements as a songwriter with national artist including David Banner, Lil Durk, Dreezy and more, his new single “Lifestyle,” is a game changer for the RNB world. The infectious hook “Do you love me or do you love my lifestyle,” speaks to the intentions of women. Produced by Law Beatz, KD speaks to his chic coming from the heart and being in love with the lavish life from cars to strip clubs but looking for longevity.
The mid tempo classic RNB single speaks to a deeper meaning than just what’s on the surface. KD showcases his songwriting talent on “Lifestyle,” from riding the beat to switching up the flow mid verse. The single encompasses more than just a song for the present, the signature sound speaks to KD’s longevity as an artist and proves his upnext.
Yung Joc burst onto the music scene in 2006 when he released his debut album titled "New Joc City."
The RIAA certified gold-selling disc spawned the hit songs "It's Going Down" and "I Know You See It."
He would go on to release his second and last solo album, "Hustlenomics," in 2007. It didn't fare as well commercially and the 33-year old rapper had remained relatively quiet until today, Friday, August 26.
That's when a photo hit the net of Joc sporting a new permed out hairdo.
His name is currently trending worldwide on Twitter because of it.
Members of the social networking site quickly pounced on the opportunity to go in on Joc. Check out some of the reactions below.
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New Jersey trap rapper teams up with Love and Hiphop star Hazel E and Los Angeles rapper Luce Cannon to put out a new DJ Necterr banger. "Do Anything" a grimy club song that talks about the hustle one does to come from nothing to something. With Fetty Waps recent falling out with baby mamma Masika, will this cause drama on the show between her and Hazel E? Although Hazel E has yet to appear in the new season. With her recording new music with Masika's ex this could be her new story line!!!
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Tay was destined for a life in music. From an early age, Tay’s musical literacy was well-defined and curated by his parents, whose collection included everything from Stevie Wonder to Pink Floyd. The eclectic nature of his upbringing helped shape Tay’s appreciation for music as a whole, and would later become apparent in his work.
It didn’t take long for Tay to discover hip hop. In fact, he fell in love with it in elementary school, and he immediately became a student of the game. With a steady diet of lyricist like Nas, KRS-ONE, Blackstar, Kool G. Rap, along with the producers such as DJ Premier, J Dilla, and Pete Rock, Tay was inspired, primed, and ready to become an artist in his own right. From the moment he put pen to paper, Tay was telling his story.
The home recording revolution of the early 2000s allowed a new generation of musicians to create beyond their wildest dreams. This is especially true for Tay; upon discovering DAW software, he worked tirelessly to see his vision through from the written page to the finished product. Not only a highly skilled lyricist, Tay’s instincts for production became evident, as he began making beats in addition to his exercising his vocal talents. At such a young age, Tay prodigiously polished off tracks in great quantity and quality. He had become the total package.
But Tay’s journey did not come without roadblocks. At the age of 15, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and began using drugs and alcohol to cope. Tay’s family soon after relocated to South Carolina, where his addiction got progressively worse. He spent the majority of his adolescence and early adulthood in jails, rehabs, and psychiatric hospitals.
After years of struggle and turmoil, Tay’s life almost ended due to Crohn’s-related symptoms, and he underwent two back-to-back emergency surgeries. Fortunately, a spiritual awakening allowed Tay to recover. With a mended mind, body, and soul, he now lives sober one day at a time, and devotes his life to sobriety, family, hard work, and music.
Through it all, music was the outlet for the physical, mental, and emotional pain that Tay endured.
Tay’s music, at its core, is autobiographical. With each track, you’re experiencing an entry into journal of a person who has withstood all obstacles, coming so close to defeat and yet holding on and pushing through. Tay’s compelling, razor-sharp lines oscillate between personal narratives and social commentaries. His cadence and approach are confident and incendiary. There are no gimmicks, no trends, and no desire to adapt to what is deemed commercially viable. For Tay Evans, music is life, and vice versa. With every twist and turn, Tay continues to tell his story.
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Rich Crack Baby Tracklist
1. "In My System" f. Boosie Badazz (prod. DJ Squeeky) 2. "If" (prod. DJ Squeeky) 3. "Trappa" (prod. DJ Squeeky) 4. "What Your Life Like" f. 2 Chainz (prod. Zaytoven) 5. "Smoke My Weed" (prod. Drumma Boy) 6. "Star Power" f. Wale (prod. Izze the Producer) 7. "Foreva" f. T.I. (prod. C-Note) 8. "Nervous" (prod. Zaytoven) 9. "Strippa" f. Gucci Mane (prod. Zaytoven) 10. "150" f. 21 Savage (prod. Zaytoven) 11. "Want It All" (prod. DJ Squeeky) 12. "Nothin" (prod. Zaytoven) 13. "Rich Crack Baby" (prod. C-Note)
19-year old Georgia rapper and2016 XXL Freshman, Lil Yachty, has amassed a strong fan base from his"Lil Boat"and "Summer Songs 2" mixtapes.
He prides himself on doing things his way, but part of what makes artists in any genre of music successful is studying the greats that came before them. Not to copy their style, but to have a better understanding of what it takes to create a lasting persona.
That's why it's surprising that during a new interview with Billboard, Yachty, admitted that he "honestly couldn't name five songs" by hip hop legends The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
"But if I'm doing this my way and making all this money," he reasoned, "why should I do it how everybody says it's supposed to be done?"
Young Thug has released his "No, My Name Is Jeffery" mixtape. The 10-track project features Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Gunna, Young Scooter, Offset, Quavo and Wyclef Jean. You can stream it up top via Spotify and purchase a copy from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-my-name-is-jeffery/id1146718343
No, My Name Is Jeffery Tracklist:
01 Wyclef Jean (Intro) 02 Floyd Mayweather [ft. Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, and Gunna] 03 Swizz Beatz 04 Future Swag 05 RiRi 06 Guwop (Ya Digg) [ft. Quavo, Offset, and Young Scooter] 07 Harambe 08 Webbie [ft. Duke] 09 Kanye West [ft. Wyclef Jean] 10 Pick Up The Phone [ft. Travis Scott and Quavo] (Bonus Track)
50 Cent recently stopped by Big Boy TV to chop it up about a variety of subjects.
He talks about his infamous sex scene on "Power," being team Tommy vs team Ghost, the Black Mafia Family project, his recent conversation with The Game, believing Jimmy Henchman was behind their beef, not seeing any way that Donald Trump should be president, Amber Rose saying she was offered a part on "Power" and more.
Chicago's own King Louie a.k.a. King L is back with fresh new visuals for his song titled "Gateway." This is from his upcoming "Tony 2" project, coming soon. Video directed & edited by Brooklyn Wheeler. Song produced by Jack Flash.
Chicago rapper Fredo Santana doesn't really have to talk about his street credibility because it's a well known fact that he doesn't play around. But just in case there's anyone that is unaware, he reminds them on this Southside of 808 Mafia-produced track titled "Persona."
(Billboard) 50 Cent leads THR’s Top TV Songs chart for July with his song “I’m The Man,” featuring Sonny Digital, thanks to HBO’s Ballers.
Rankings for the Top TV Songs chart are based on cumulative monthly Shazam tags, as well as sales and streaming information tracked by Nielsen Music during the same period.
“I’m the Man,” which was featured in the Ballers’ second season premiere episode on July 17, sits atop the chart with 109,000 Shazam tags, as well as 13.8 million U.S. streams and 20,000 downloads in July, according to Nielsen Music. Of those downloads, 6,000 occurred in the first tracking week after the episode aired (week ending July 21), marking a 280 percent gain from the previous week, where it sold 2,000.
But that’s not all. Additionally, a remix of “I’m the Man” featuring Chris Brown, debuts at No. 2 on the Top TV Songs chart after its appearance in the Starz series Power, snagging 25,000 additional Shazam tags for itself.
Of the remaining eight songs in the top 10, five tracks were featured in season one of the Netflix sci-fi drama Stranger Things, which premiered on Netflix July 15. The series is set in 1983, so many of the tracks — “Africa” by Toto, “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash, “Atmosphere” by Joy Division among them — were released in the ‘80s. A notable exception, “Heroes” by Peter Gabriel, was released in 2010, though the original recording by David Bowie debuted in 1977.
“Africa” lands at No. 3 on Top TV Songs with 46,000 Shazam tags, 5.1 million U.S. streams and 13,000 downloads in July. The track was streamed 1 million times in the tracking week after Netflix premiered the show (week ending July 21), marking a 10 percent gain from the previous week, where it was streamed about 900,000 times.
“Should I Stay or Should I Go,” a recurring track throughout Stranger Things, finishes at No. 6 with 37,000 Shazam tags, 1.6 million U.S. streams and 4,000 downloads.
Surprise! Vince Staples releases his "Prima "Donna" EP a day early. Features include A$AP Rocky and Kilo Kish. Stream the project up top via Spotify and grab a copy from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/prima-donna/id1145925405
Prima Donna Tracklist:
1. Let It Shine
2. War Ready 3. Smile 4. Loco feat. Kilo Kish 5. Prima Donna feat. A$AP Rocky 6. Pimp Hand 7. Big Time
It's been 15 years since Aaliyah tragically passed away on August 25, 2001, in a plane crash at the young age of 22.
Born Aaliyah Dana Haughton in Brooklyn, New York, she was already a superstar in the music world after only two albums; 1994's "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" and 1996's "One in a Million."
Her career as an actress was on a similar path following leading roles in the 2000 film "Romeo Must Die" and "Queen of the Damned," which was released in 2002.
Aaliyah had just wrapped up a video shoot in the Bahamas for the single "Rock the Boat" off of her 2001 self-titled album at the time of her death.
Her hit songs included "Back and Forth," "One in a Million," "At Your Best (You Are Love)," "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number," "If Your Girl Only Knew," "4 Page Letter," "More than a Woman," "Rock the Boat," "We Need a Resolution,""Are You That Somebody" and "I Care 4 U."
The world misses you Aaliyah. Enjoy some of her best music videos below.
The Sex Room is back and better than ever! The absolutely bangin', Kendra Kouture (@kouture_world) made her way all the way from Michigan to join us. Kendra and Jack reminisce about their first encounter, future projects and shares her real thoughts on shooting with The Sex Room for the first time. Follow @_thesexroom @jackthriller @calicoolu @jetfrombk
Tink just released her "Winter's Diary 4" mixtape. The 15-track project featuresLil Durk. Stream it up top and download here https://omerta.is/2D0o
Winter's Diary 4 Tracklist:
01. Lime Light 02. All Falls Down 03. Show It 04. Be Single (Interlude) 05. Aquafina 06. Surprizes 07. Stay On It Feat. Lil Durk 08. Your Side 09. Nothing Else Matters 2 10. MVP 11. Real Upgrade 12. What Is Real 13. Modern Wave 14. Pullin Up (Interlude) 15. Blood Sweat & Tears
Posdnuos and Dave of De La Soul stopped by The Breakfast Club to chop it up about their 30-year career, labels trying to change them, pinpointing the time they realized when it was time to look at their career as a business, not being in competition with A Tribe Called Quest, having a big fan base in Europe, new album "The Anonymous Nobody" collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Usher.
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