Author: B-Nyce

With their LP ‘Bandana’ managing to exceed the already lofty expectations held for the duo, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib need to be in the conversation in the 2019-20 Grammys and now, are back with the visuals for “Gat Damn.”

For one of the album’s standout soulful cuts they take on the personality of the Rick James-esque Freddie Kane, the Gary, Indiana native shows off his considerable acting chops in this cinematic and vintage visual you won’t forget anytime soon.

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Though there is no dearth of promising and rising hitmakers rising swiftly from the West Coast, the already accomplished songwriter and hitmaker 24KGoldn demands your attention.

Today, the effortlessly charming 19-year old has unveiled “DROPPED OUTTA COLLEGE,” his latest single.

With his flow easily dancing above the minimalistic and 808-filled soundscape, 24 steals the attention of a classmate’s bodacious mom in the accompanying Nicholas Jandora-directed visual.

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Though 2019 has truly been a action-packed rollercoaster ride in the worlds of society, sports, and politics there’s one thing for sure; if you were a music fan, you were in luck.  Artists such as DaBaby, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X rose to international superstardom, promising risers such as YBN Cordae and Lucky Daye took major steps to realizing their titanic potential, while established stars like Young Thug, Chris Brown, J.Cole, Nas, and the late legend Nipsey Hussle added to their considerable legacies and plush thrones. Thus, Grammy season is upon us!

Possibly the single most controversial and openly discussed set of accolades given to performing artists (just ask Macklemore), you’ll find this list being fervently debated everywhere from barbershops, clubs and office spaces, to basketball courts and grocery stores. If you’re an artist and people are feeling your music, talents, and movement, you’ll know. Who’s been on your playlist this year? Who deserves more acclaim than they’ve received? Which artists should not have been included? Take a look below at the nominees and let us know what you think!

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
“Love Again” – Daniel Caesar & Brandy
“Could’ve Been” – H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller
“Exactly How I Feel” – Lizzo Featuring Gucci Mane
“Roll Some Mo” – Lucky Daye
“Come Home”- Anderson.Paak Featuring André 3000

BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
“Time Today” – BJ The Chicago Kid
“Steady Love” – India.Arie
“Jerome” – Lizzo
“Real Games” – Lucky Daye
“Built for Love” – PJ Morton Featuring Jazmine Sullivan

BEST R&B SONG
“Could’ve Been” – H.E.R. Featuring Bryson Tiller
“Look at Me Now” – Emily King
“No Guidance” – Chris Brown Featuring Drake
“Roll Some Mo” – Lucky Daye
“Sayso” – PJ Morton Featuring JoJo

BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
’Apollo XXI’ – Steve Lacy
‘Cuz I Love You (Deluxe)’ – Lizzo
‘Overload’ – Georgia Anne Muldrow
‘Saturn’ – Nao
‘Being Human in Public’ – Jessie Reyez

BEST R&B ALBUM
‘1123’ – BJ The Chicago Kid
‘Painted’ – Lucky Daye
‘Ella Mai’ – Ella Mai
‘Paul’ – PJ Morton
‘Ventura’ – Anderson .Paak

BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
“Middle Child” – J. Cole
“Suge” – DaBaby
“Down Bad” – Dreamville Featuring J.I.D, Bas, J. Cole, EARTHGANG & Young Nudy
“Racks in the Middle” – Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
“Clout” – Offset Featuring Cardi B

BEST RAP/SUNG PERFORMANCE
“Higher” – DJ Khaled Featuring Nipsey Hussle & John Legend
“Drip Too Hard” – Lil Baby & Gunna
“Panini” – Lil Nas X
“Ballin” – Mustard Featuring Roddy Ricch
“The London” – Young Thug Featuring J. Cole & Travis Scott

BEST RAP SONG
“Bad Idea” – YBN Cordae Featuring Chance The Rapper
“Gold Roses” – Rick Ross Featuring Drake
“A Lot” – 21 Savage Featuring J. Cole
“Racks in the Middle” – Nipsey Hussle Featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
“Suge” – DaBaby

BEST RAP ALBUM
‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ – Dreamville
‘Championships’ – Meek Mill
‘I Am > I Was’ – 21 Savage
‘Igor,’ – Tyler, The Creator
‘The Lost Boy’ – YBN Cordae

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Though Christmas time has yet to come upon us, the Snowman is back and in full effect. A Southern legend who’s wide-ranging influence only becomes more apparent, Jeezy has returned with the visuals for “MLK BLVD.”

The ATL OG’s latest clip finds him dropping bars in a grimy warehouse, interspersed with vivid flashbacks to his time behind bars.

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A Bay Area magnate with both booming businesses and robust bars, Berner doesn’t stop working and today has dropped off the visuals for his latin-flavored banger, “No Borders.”

An early fan-favorite off his newly released project ‘La Plaza,’ the Farid-directed clip finds Berner and Latin hitmaker Eladio Carrion lounging in a plush villa by the seas with a bevy of beauties and bottles by their side.

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One of the single best R&B tunesmiths your friends might not know about, Eric Bellinger’s stellar talents as a songwriter, and vocalist are without question among the upper echelon of the game.

With his upcoming project ‘Cuffing Season 3’ set to soon hit the streets, he’s returned with an apt appetizer, “Heaven Sent.” An effortlessly smooth ballad that finds the Compton native cruising and harmonizing over Hitmaka production with ease in a tender jam about his special lady.

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Wait hol’ up… 1TakeJay about to turn this b***h up!

One of the leading voices of LA’s latest rap renaissance, 1TakeJay has cemented himself as Compton’s next star in the making with his vicious flows, infectious one-liners and unmatchable energy.

To start the week with a flourish he’s dropped his new track “No F*cks,” the first single off his upcoming mixtape ’G.O.A.T..’

Alongside fellow emerging LA stars AzChike and Sueco The Child, Jay’s latest slap finds him in his element as he drops off some raw knowledge about his ways with the ladies while throwing a neon-lit rager in the studio in the corresponding visual.

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The impact of the iconic Nipsey Hussle’s profound legacy will never diminish, and J. Stone of All Money In Records is making sure of that.

With the veteran South Central wordsmith receiving his deserved shine for his standout project ‘The Definition of Loyalty,’ he’s dropped off the visuals for one of the LP’s most prominent bangers, “Real Shit.”

Featuring Mozzy and YFN Lucci, the Norberto Garcia-directed clip finds the trio lounging atop the Hollywood Hills in a poolside mansion.

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A stellar crooner and master tunesmith with bars to boot, Anderson.Paak’s stardom is among the most deserved in music.

Today, the ever-multifaceted artist has delivered his latest jam “Then There Were Too,” assisted by renowned DJ and global hitmaker Mark Ronson.

With the Oxnard representative supplying the drums for the track as well as its’ soulful hook in this vintage-flavored cut straight from a smoky 1960’s club.

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Who said the Fresh Prince had to be in Bel-Air? A Windy City stalwart who’s been on the precipice of national stardom for a minute, Rockie Fresh has returned with ‘Destination,’ his long-anticipated debut LP on Rostrum Records.

A superb, fun, and relatable collection of Rockie’s diverse stylings, this 12-track showcase houses features from Casey Veggies, 24hrs, Chris Brown, and Arin Ray in what’s surely a celebration for his fervent fanbase.

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Compton kingpin AD has been on a steady rise to West Coast prominence since Kendrick was just getting his start, and he’s not done yet.

After a string of impressive mixtapes and a banger-filled project with SorryJaynari he’s dropped off his new EP, ‘Blue Rhino.’ A concise 4-track pack of lyrical exercises and slaps for the club, the whole West Coast had better be on their feet for AD’s latest offering.

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What a vibe on yesterday’s Shade 45 #LEAKSHOW with Justin Credible, DJ Sourmilk, and myself on the show doing what we do. The homies B-Eazy The DJ and Gabe C had it all the way lit on the tables spinning the hottest labels.

Check out the playlist below.

B-EAZY THE DJ
Freddie Gibbs x LA Leakers Freestyle
Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy – Plan of Attack
Eric Bellinger ft. Wale & Guapdad 4000 – Champagne
Curren$y, Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy – No Subtraction
Vice – Training Day
Money Man – Blind Man
Nipsey Hussle – Killa
Gift Reynolds – Gangsta Party
Xavy Rusan – Savage Patch Kids
Nipsey Hussle – Racks In The Middle ft. Roddy Rich & Hit-Boy
Joey Fatts – Deposition
Problem – Put It Down (feat. 03Greedo)
Tayf3rd – Bacc In Bag
Dave Foreman ft. Teflii – Pain and pleasure 
2eleven – Now & Later  ft.Stupid Young
Bino Rideaux – This That
Roadie Rose – Grown Crip 
Bizz – One Night
Joe Moses ft. RJ – One Time
YG ft. Ty Dolla Sign – Power
ScHoolboy Q – LA Leakers Freestyle

DJ GABE C
Nipsey Hussle – Face The World
Dom Kennedy – When I Come Around 
JR Cruise – My Bih Ur Bih 
JR Cruise – Samuel 
Doughboy – Organic Pimpin’ (Feat. Larry June & Dreebo)
Steven G – Handcuffs 
Rosecrans Ave – True To This (Feat. RobTwo)
Youngster x Fenix Flexin – No Cap 
Phonk P – GangLand (Feat. Mozzy & Bonkers)
Endz – Hoopty Dreams
J Stone – Marathon Continues
Retch – On Me (Feat. SchoolBoy Q)
YNW Melly – 223 (Feat. 9LockNine)
Joe Maynor – Midnight (Feat. Blxst & Mike Sherm) 
YS – Bompton (Feat. Ohgeesy & 1takeJay)
D3 – Jump Out 17. Bino Bireaux x Blxst – Bacc Home 
Hink – Thug It Out (Feat. Domo)
Baby Keem – Orange Soda
NLE Choppa – Camelot 
Tory Lanez – Ricch Forever Remix 

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Tory Lanez just dropped the fifth installment of his ‘Chixtape 5‘ series and dropped in with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk to talk about the project and more!

‘Chixtape 5‘ not only includes samples of some of the hottest early 2000 tracks, but the artists themselves also are on the songs. A few of the names include Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Fabolous, and Ashanti who was photographed for the artwork of the album. The “Broke Leg” rapper shared that him and Ashanti are good friends and that he looks up to her. Having her on the album cover “Bridges the gap of what’s innovative today and what was nostalgic yesterday.”

When talking about clearing samples, Tory says “It was a nightmare” explaining he didn’t think it was going to work and gained a lot of respect from artists during this process also. Sourmilk asked him if there were any songs he couldn’t get cleared which he shared he was looking to use the Proud Family theme song which Disney was not on board with. The hardest song to clear that did make the project was Jagged Edge’s “Trade It All” since it was on The Barbershop 2 soundtrack.

Speaking on artists he would want to do a full album with, Tory said Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Drake, and The Weeknd are a few names he would consider for that. Watch the full interview below and find out what 5 songs he thinks are some of the biggest moments of the decade, his feature price, and  why he thinks Shakira the sexiest woman alive:

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