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List Of 2019 GRAMMY Award Winners Of The Culture [PEEP]

All the stars aligned last night at the STAPLES Center for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. There were a lot of major headlines for the culture in the record-breaking night as Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” became the first rap song to win “Song of the Year” and Cardi B became the first female to win “Best Rap Album” for ‘Invasion of Privacy’.

Aside from all that there were lit performances from Travis Scott, Cardi B, Post Malone, Ella Mai, and more. Drake delivered a very woke GRAMMY speech after picking up the award for “Best Rap Song.”

“Know we play in an opinion-based sport, not a factual-based sport. It is not the NBA… This is a business where sometimes it is up to a bunch of people that might not understand what a mixed race kid from Canada has to say… or a brother from Houston right there, my brother Travis. You’ve already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you are a hero in your hometown. If there is people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain, in the snow, spending their hard-earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don’t need this right here, I promise you, you already won,” he said.

Check out the full list of winners from the culture below.

Record Of The Year: “This Is America,” Childish Gambino

Song Of The Year: “This Is America,” Childish Gambino

Best Rap Performance: “King’s Dead,” Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake / “Bubblin,” Anderson .Paak

Best Rap/Sung Performance: “This Is America,” Childish Gambino

Best Rap Song: “God’s Plan,” Drake

Best Rap Album: “Invasion Of Privacy,” Cardi B

Best R&B Performance: “Best Part,” H.E.R. featuring Daniel Caesar

Best Traditional R&B Performance: “Bet Ain’t Worth The Hand,” Leon Bridges

Best R&B Song: “Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai

Best Urban Contemporary Album: “Everything Is Love,” The Carters

Best R&B Album Winner: H.E.R.

Best Comedy Album: “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation,” Dave Chappelle

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media: “Black Panther,” Ludwig Göransson

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Pharrell Williams

Best Music Video: “This Is America,” Childish Gambino

Congrats to all the winners and everybody who didn’t leave with a trophy, you’re still a winner.

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New Video: Meek Mill – “Going Bad” Feat. Drake [WATCH]

Meek Mill and Drake bring all the bosses to the round table in the Kid Art-directed video for their hit collaboration “Going Bad.”

In the video you’ll find cameo appearances from T.I., Nipsey Hussle, Mustard, PNB Rock and a lot of other familiar faces. The sighting of Meek and Drake back in good spirits is good for hip-hip and it shows with this song.

The mob-themed visuals find the fellas dressed to impressed and draped in suits giving the video a spiffy appearance. It begins with Meek and Drizzy’s Rolls Royces colliding head-to-head.

Watch below.

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Drake Gives $10k To Two McDonald’s Employees [PEEP]

We all imagine that superstars like Drake don’t eat at fast food joints like McDonald’s, well that actually isn’t true. Drizzy was spotted by fans in a Los Angeles McDonald’s where he allegedly tipped two employees $10-thousand each.

According to @imajnoel, Drake pulled up to a @McDonalds and gave two employees $10K.

God's plan 🙏 pic.twitter.com/bFqWp2tiOL

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) January 30, 2019

It seems like Drake enjoyed is trying to bring back the “God’s Plan” challenge with more philanthropy. The 6 God is known for giving extravagant gifts to his loved ones and closest friends and J. Cole even said on his recent single “Middle Child” that Drizzy bought him a watch. Paying it forward is what life’s all about.

We salute you Drizzy!

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The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2019 [PEEP]

Last year was a major year for hip-hop with a plethora of fire releases and every week being loaded with heat. Even with all the fire that was delivered we didn’t get a few albums that we have been waiting for, which makes them even more anticipated.

With that said I have compiled a list of “The 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2019,” that myself along with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk are waiting for. Hopefully we get these really this year and 2019 is as lit with heat as 2018 was.

In no particular order I have listed the 10 albums I feel the culture needs this year and the general public is yearning for. Let’s get to it.

KENDRICK LAMAR

Kendrick Lamar hasn’t let his foot off the gas since he released of his 2017 masterpiece ‘DAMN.’, which went on to receive five GRAMMY awards at the 60th annual GRAMMYs. In 2018 he continued his productiveness and domination with ‘Black Panther: The Album’ that is nominated for six GRAMMYs, including “Album of the Year.”

K. Dot is rumored to have a new album in the works that is said to be coming this year. The hype surrounds any album or project he is associated with. Being one of the greatest of this generation, Dot keeps everyone on the edge of their seat with his timeless music.

J. COLE & DREAMVILLE’S ‘REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III’

An MVP candidate of the 2018 campaign, J. Cole really dominated with the release of his ‘KOD’ album and was featured on over 10 songs, doing collaborations with Jay Rock, Royce Da 5’9″, Wale, 6lack, Moneybagg Yo, Anderson .Paak, J.I.D, amongst others. Cole really maintained his top 5 rapper status spitting hard-hitting bars, being versatile, and killing his features.

On his “Album of the Year” freestyle Cole teased his next mixtape ‘The Off Season’ and forthcoming album ‘The Fall Off’. Along with that Cole and his Dreamville label hosted a “Rap Camp,” where they worked on the third installment of their ‘Revenge of the Dreamers’ compilation. It’s interesting to see what comes from the sessions, maybe all three projects will come from them. *crosses fingers*

RIHANNA

Rihanna spent a lot of last year working on her FENTY makeup and clothing line, closing deals, and even doing some acting.

As of late she’s been seen in the studio working on music and her vocal producer Kuk Harrell recently teased her upcoming album saying, “R9 is great. R9 is amazing. It’s incredible, And that’s all I’m going to say,” in response to a fan on social media.The Badgal also responded to a fan on Instagram who asked when the new album was coming with a response that said, “2019.”

Her next album should include a lot of dancehall and island vibes according to sources around her. Whatever style she brings I’m excited to hear some new music from her and to see who she collaborates with.

CHRIS BROWN

Being one of the youngest artists to own their masters, Chris Brown has been bossing up and looking to secure his musical legacy. He also recently inked a new deal with his longtime record label RCA, which gives him full rights over his full catalogue.

Last time we got a full-length studio album from Breezy was in October 2017 when he dropped his 45-track double album, ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’. With a relatively silent 2018, all signs point to CB releasing his eighth album.

KANYE WEST

Kanye West was busy last year releasing his ‘Ye’ album, collaborating with Kid Cudi on their joint ‘Kids See Ghosts’ album, and executive producing albums for Nas, Pusha-T, and Teyana Taylor. Ye’s album was received lukewarm reviews and his antics stole the show, leaving many tuned out.

He was supposed to release ‘Yandhi’ in the fourth quarter of last year but ultimately pushed it back to work on it. Aside from ‘Yandhi’, Yeezy may also be releasing ‘Good Ass Job’ with Chance The Rapper and the second installment of ‘KSG’ with Cudi. Let’s hope he doesn’t create distractions to take people away from the music and check him out.

SCHOOLBOY Q

ScHoolboy Q has been surrounded with speculation of a new album since 2018 after he dropped his ‘Blank Face EP’ in 2016. The passing of his good friend Mac Miller last year was hard on hims and he admitted he didn’t feel right working on it as he mourned, causing him to shelve the album.

Despite perpetual album delays we know that in Q’s got something in this year and is ready to takeover the scene with it. I’m excited to see how much he’s grown as an artist and if he experiments with any new sounds.

RICK ROSS

Rick Ross has been keeping things smooth as of late making appearances in different studios and giving guest verses to others but it’s been a while since we got a solo album from the biggest Bawse.

Back in August Rozay was rumored to have been releasing ‘Port Of Miami 2’ and it didn’t come so that only adds to the speculation he will be dropping it this year. Ross has consistently remained on top of the game when it comes to putting out great bodies of work. Weather he’s calling out names or calling it like it is Rozay always has something to say in his music. I’m sure you can expect a classic when it does finally come.

BIG SEAN

Sean Don was absent for most of 2018, appearing on a a few songs but other than that was idle. Many people and Sean himself said he was dealing and working through some things. We know he’s a workhorse so through that time I’m sure he’s also been working on new music.

Many people said Sean fell off last year, but I can assure you when he drops his next album and let’s us in on what he was going through, he will be right back there. Can’t wait to hear some new, real music from Sean.

CHILDISH GAMBINO

Without putting out an album in 2018 Childish Gambino had a very impactful year in the industry. He dropped one of the biggest songs of 2018 in “This Is America,” which earned him five GRAMMY nominations at this year’s awards.

As it is rumored his next album under the name Childish Gambino will be his final under that name before he goes by his government, Donald Glover. Not sure if that means his sound will change or what that will bring but if his next one can be anything like 2016’s “‘Awaken, My Love!”‘ I’m all for it.

BOOGIE

Signed to Eminem’s Shady Records label, Boogie can flat out rap his ass off. The Compton rapper has already announced he will be dropping his album ‘Everything’s For Sale’ on January 25th and recently dropped “Silent Ride,” which is a banger.

I believe that once he drops the album he will be regarded as a top 10 spitter in the game. Stay tuned.

SAWEETIE

The Bay Area Princess broke into the scene with a mega-hit in “ICY GRL,” which put a lot of eye balls on her. Aside from her beauty, Saweetie has a lot of appeal and star potential and it has shown with follow-up singles like “Up Now.”

What she’s really lacking to take her to the next level is a full-length album and I believe that’s what her fans and critics are waiting for. We saw what Cardi B’s debut album did for her and I believe Saweetie’s debut can have the same impact.

SABA, SMINO & NONAME COLLAB ALBUM

This collab album is atop every hip-hop heads wish list and with a lot of reason. All three of these Mid-West artist are really putting their region back where it once was when Nelly was out here killing shit. Saba, Smino and Noname’s ‘Care for Me’ ‘NOIR’, and ‘Room 25’ were highly regarded last year and made a lot of noise.

Although this collaborative album hasn’t been confirmed by either artists it would be an EPIC one. All three of them also attended Dreamville’s “Rap Camp” so maybe they worked on some stuff that can be on it out there. We’ll see if this happens.

YBN CORDAE

We’re still waiting on YBN Cordae’s debut album and if it is going to happen, I believe this year is when it will. He rapped his way into people’s heads last year and verbally murdered everything he did. Without a doubt he is the most lyrical out of the YBN crew, but with the help of Nahmir and Jay he can also make some mainstream-appealing music to take him up another level.

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Uncle Murda Gives All The Highlights Of 2018 On His “Rap Up 2018” [LISTEN]

Uncle Murda took a page out of Mad Skillz book last year when he released his own version of the yearly “Rap Up.” The G-Unit rapper comes through with “Rap Up 2018,” which is a little more in-depth than Skillz and also very entertaining.

Over 9-minutes Murda gives his year-end recap with hilarious lines that float bar-for-bar. Rapping over a combination of soulful beats that were assembled by a combination of Great John, DJ Clue, Myles William, and Mister Neek.

Every bar on this track talks about the year that was, so it might be a lot to digest. It was a tumultuous year in hip-hop and this talks about the winners and losers. There’s some heavy smoke bars in there for MAGA supporter Kanye West, Young Buck, and even Dwight Howard.

All the beefs in 2018 are put under a microscope as well as Drake’s baby reveal, Lil Wayne and Birdman putting their beef aside, Juelz pulling up to the airport with a gun, Rondo smacking CP3, LeBron coming to the Lakers, Donald Dump’s BS, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s antics and imprionment, Nip’s “Victory Slap,” the losses of rappers, Bill Cosby, the Kardashians, and more.

Press play below.

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We Crown Our 2018 Hip-Hop MVP, Rookie Of The Year, Comeback Player & More On “Peace To 2018” [PEEP]

Justin Credible, DJ Sourmilk, and myself got together to wrap up the year that was in hip-hop with our “Peace To 2018” end of the year podcast.

For about 90 minutes we shoot from the hip with big 2018 moments in hip-hop, crown our hip-hop MVP, Rookie of the Year, Male/Female Artist, Comeback Player, Biggest Troll, Producer of the Year, Video of the Year, and more.

Watch and listen below.

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Jay-Z Shares A Playlist With His Favorite Songs Of 2018 [PEEP]

Anytime JAY Z compliments or shows love to any artist or song the world pay attention and it goes under the microscope. Last year many rappers shared their appreciation and celebrated landing on Hov’s end of the year playlst. Well, he’s “back up in this bitch like whoa” with his 2018 playlist.

Jigga shared his 2018 “Year End Picks” on his streaming platform, TIDAL. The playlist contains 21 of Jay’s favorite rap songs of 2018, where Drake receives two slots with ‘Scorpion’ cuts “That’s How You Feel” and “Emotionless.”

Other getting praise from the GOAT are Travis Scott with ‘SICKO MODE,” Nipsey Hussle with “Double Up,” Pusha T with “If You Know You Know,” and more. Jay made sure we don’t Michael and Prince him and Kanye as he included some Ye tracks. Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, Mozzy, Rich The Kid, and others also made the cut.

Stream the playlist below via TIDAL.

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Kendrick Lamar & Drake Lead The Pack In 2019 GRAMMY Nominations [PEEP]

Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the way in the 2019’s Grammy Award nominations with K. Dot sliding in with eight, while The 6 God comes in second with a solid seven.

Much of Dot’s nominations come from ‘Black Panther: The Album’ and Drizzy’s from his ‘Scorpion’ album, which is nominated for Album of the Year and his acclaimed “God’s Plan” single that is up for Record of the Year. Drizzy has had an undeniable year once again breaking streaming records and climbing charts all year.

Cardi B has had a great run this year to follow last year’s successful freshman campaign. She rounds off with five GRAMMY nominations including Record of the Year and Album of the Year, in what looks to be a heavy female representation at next year’s GRAMMYs with Ella Mai, Jorja Smith, and Janelle Monáe also receiving nominations.

One very interesting category we look forward to is Best Rap Album and Crenshaw’s own Nipsey Hussle is not only nominated but has made an incredible case for the award with his debut ‘Victory Lap’ album that has stood out as one of hip hop’s masterpieces.

‘Victory Lap’ is nominated along with Pusha T’s ‘DAYTONA’, the late Mac Miller’s ‘Swimming’, Travis Scott’s ‘ASTROWORLD’, and Cardi’s ‘Invasion Of Privacy’.

JAY Z and Beyoncé are also nominated for three Grammy awards including best music video for “APESHIT,” which was shot in Paris at the Louvre Museum.

The 61st Grammy awards will take place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on February 10th 2019.

Check out the full list of cultural nominees below.

61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY NOMINEES:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Cardi B – ‘Invasion of Privacy’
Brandi Carlile – ‘By the Way, I Forgive You’
Drake – ‘Scorpion’
HER – ‘HER’
Post Malone – ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’
Janelle Monáe – ‘Dirty Computer’
Kacey Musgraves – ‘Golden Hour’
Various artists – ‘Black Panther: The Album’

RECORD OF THE YEAR
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – “I Like It”
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – “Shallow”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All the Stars”
Post Malone ft 21 Savage – “Rockstar”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey – “The Middle”

SONG OF THE YEAR
Brandi Carlile – “The Joke”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – “Shallow”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All the Stars”
Ella Mai – “Boo’d Up”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey – “The Middle”

BEST NEW ARTIST
Chloe x Halle
Luke Combs
Greta Van Fleet
HER
Dua Lipa
Margo Price
Bebe Rexha
Jorja Smith

BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
The Carters – Everything Is Love
Chloe x Halle – The Kids Are Alright
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Miguel – War & Leisure
Meshell Ndegeocello – Ventriloquism

BEST RAP ALBUM
Cardi B – ‘Invasion of Privacy’
Mac Miller – ‘Swimming’
Nipsey Hussle – ‘Victory Lap’
Pusha T – ‘Daytona’
Travis Scott – ‘Astroworld’

BEST R&B ALBUM
Toni Braxton – ‘Sex & Cigarettes’
Leon Bridges – ‘Good Thing’
Lalah Hathaway – ‘Honestly’
HER – ‘HER’
PJ Morton – ‘Gumbo Unplugged (Live)’

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
Cardi B – “Be Careful:
Drake – “Nice for What”
Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake – “King’s Dead”
Anderson .Paak – “Bubblin”
Travis Scott, Drake, Big Hawk & Swae Lee – “Sicko Mode”

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
Leon Bridges – “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand”
Bettye LaVette – “Don’t Fall Apart on Me Tonight”
Major. – “Honest”
PJ Morton ft Yebba – “How Deep Is Your Love”
Charlie Wilson ft Lalah Hathaway – “Made for Love”

BEST RAP/SUNG PERFORMANCE
Christina Aguilera ft Goldlink – “Like I Do”
6lack ft J Cole – “Pretty Little Fears”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All the Stars”
Post Malone ft 21 Savage – “Rockstar”

BEST RAP SONG
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Future and James Blake – “King’s Dead”
Eminem ft Joyner Lucas – “Lucky You”
Travis Scott, Drake, Big Hawk and Swae Lee – “Sicko Mode”
Jay Rock – “Win”

BEST R&B SONG
Ella Mai – “Boo’d Up”
Miguel ft J Cole and Salaam Remi – “Come Through and Chill”
Childish Gambino – “Feels Like Summer”
HER – “Focus”
Toni Braxton – “Long As I Live”

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL
BoI-1DA
Larry Klein
Linda Perry
Kanye West
Pharrell Williams

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Meek Mill Talks ‘Championships’ Album, Drake, Prison Reform, Tekashi 6ix9ine & More W/ The Cruz Show [WATCH]

Ahead of the release of his ‘Championships’ album this Thursday night, Meek Mill stopped by #TheCruzShow on Power 106 to talk to J. Cruz and the team about a lot.

Amongst topics discussed in the Perrier® & Juice Studios, Meek talked about the album, his upcoming tour, ending his beef with Drake, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s current legal battles, prison reform, and a lot more in the insightful interview.

“I don’t know what he is going through, but I know what I was going through. I was going through hell on earth,” he said about 6ix9ine and his prison stint. “I always wanted to tell that kid, you give out a certain kind of energy, and this is the energy you’re getting back…this that gangsta sh*t now.”

Watch the full interview below.

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New Music: Travis Scott & Skrillex – “Sicko Mode (Skrillex Remix)” Feat. Drake [LISTEN]

Travis Scott takes Skrillex to ASTROWORLD for a remix to his chart-topping smash hit, “Sicko Mode” featuring Drake. While the beat is somewhat similar to the original, Skrillex throws in some of his signature flare, giving the song a different sound.

Listen below.

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Drake’s “God’s Plan” Earns Diamond Certification [PEEP]

Drake is having one of his biggest years he’s ever had, even given all the success throughout his career. Unscathed from the Pusha T beef, Drizzy dropped his platinum ‘Scorpion’ double album back in Jun that contained one of his biggest singles to date in “God’s Plan.”

With that single Drizzy has joined the RIAA Diamond club, which means it has . Diamond has officially moved at least 10-million equivalent units, surpassing gold and platinum. “God’s Plan” is only the 23rd single in history to go Diamond and with it The 6 God joins artists like Eminem, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, and more.

Earlier this year Drake was named as the RIAA’s top certified singles artist of all-time and he figures to only continue to add to that. Back when he dropped the video for “God’s Plan” he said it was the most important thing he’s ever done and this might be his biggest accomplishment to date.

Congratulations Drizzy!

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French Montana Praises Drake, Compares 6ix9ine To Max B, Reflects On Kim Porter & More [WATCH]

French Montana pulled up to the Power 106 #LIFTOFF to check in with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk. While there they all had a pre-Thanksgiving celebration, dubbed “Frenchgiving.”

Along with the celebration French talked about a lot of stuff like his upcoming music and more. The New York rapper confirmed his upcoming album will be dropping next year, said he’s been working on a lot of music, praised Drake for always staying ahead of the game, spoke on Tekashi 6ix9ine and compared him to his homie Max B, reflected on the late Kim Porter, and more.

“6ix9ine is Max B reincarnated with different color hair,” he said about 6ix9ine, “Negative energy always comes back to you.. positive energy is something that when you put it out there, it comes back to you in so many different forms, when me and Max was running around it was the same shit.”

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Quavo Talks Potential ‘Quavo Huncho’ Album, Drake & Migos Project, Rihanna Declining Her Super Bowl Performance & More [WATCH]

Quavo was in town for the “Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour” and took some time to stop by the Power 106 #LIFTOFF for a conversation with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk

During his stop on the #LIFTOFF Huncho talked about his recently-released ‘Huncho Jack’ album, the potential Drake and Migos collab album, Rihanna turning down an opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl, the difference between each Migos member, working on “APESH*T” and “Stir Fry” with Pharrell, and more.

“I did “APES**T” and “Stir Fry” all in the same night with Pharrell. We was locking in for Culture II and we needed another record and I couldn’t turn Pharrell down like, I had the album already turned,” he said about working with Pharrell. “He [Pharrell] came through, he was next door, he dropped like five, six beats. He pulled up that beat “Stir Fry” form like 2008, we knocked that out.”

Watch the full interview below.

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