Year: 2014
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Interviews
VaShawn Mitchell: Carrying HIS Message
Let’s hop right into this brand new studio collection UNSTOPPABLE — Although clearly self-explanatory, still tell me, conceptually, what this…
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Interviews
Janine and the Mixtape: “I Want This Forever!”
Tell me your whole inception into music — When did you first become interested in it? And, how did it…
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Live Sessions
Live Session: Frenchie
When we caught up with Frenchie last year for a brief interview, we got to meet an humble and grounded…
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Special Guest Article: “HIP-HOP or PRAISE & WORSHIP” That Is the Question
I came into the true knowledge of Christ for myself in 1999 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This was the point in…
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Live Sessions
The Hype Magazine interviews 1st time Grammy Nominee B.J. The Chicago Kid – A South Side Story
With a moniker like B.J The Chicago Kid, you’d expect to be experiencing some of that Chi Town hip-hop flavor…
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Interviews
Rey Reel: Taking The Industry By Storm
Tell me your whole inception into music — When did you first become interested in it? And, how exactly did…
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Rhyme Report
Kid Rock to Headline the DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show
Multi-platinum award-winning, American rock star Kid Rock will perform the DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show, the prelude to the 57th…
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Interviews
Big Gipp: The Alpha and The Omega
Let’s hop right into this brand new studio entry, Zagga, the follow-up to your 2003 solo debut Mutant Mindframe —…
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Rhyme Report
Jordin Sparks Signs To New Label ‘Louder Than Life,’ releases new single ‘It Ain’t You’
GRAMMY® Nominated and multi-platinum album selling artist Jordin Sparks has signed to Louder Than Life record label via Sony Music,…
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Rhyme Report
Theophilus London U.S. Headline Tour Spring 2015
Theophilus London is headlining a US tour this spring in support of his new album Vibes, with openers FATHER and…
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Rhyme Report
Iggy Azalea announces spring 2015 headlining tour dates
On Dec. 15 rapper Iggy Azalea announced in an issued press release, headlining tour dates for the spring of 2015.…
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Interviews
Live Session: Buck 65
Back in September, alternative Canadian Hip-Hop artist Buck 65, nee Richard Terfry, unleashed his latest opus Neverlove, largely inspired by…
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Interviews
Netta Brielle: “Dream Big!”
Let’s get right into this brand new single of yours, “3xKrazy,” and its IamSu assisted remix — Tell me about…
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Interviews
SteFano Langone: My Music, My Life
Let’s hop right into this new single and upcoming video of yours; ‘Lemon Squeeze’…Tell me about this particular track —…
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Rhyme Report
UK electronic quartet Clean Bandit sets 2015 North American ‘New Eyes’ tour beginning March 13th
Big Beat/Atlantic Records recording group Clean Bandit released a special edition of their breakthrough debut album, “NEW EYES” featuring three…
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Live Sessions
Live Session: Dee-1
NOLA stand up!!! You’ve got a winner in your home-town kid Dee-1! A true lyricist, Dee-1 steps to the mic…
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Rhyme Report
Elektra Records Signs Saint Motel
Acclaimed LA-Based Indie Quartet With Global Success Inks Deal With Legendary U.S. Record Label; U.S. Tour Kicks Off in January…
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Rhyme Report
TeeFLii to release full-length debut album!
One of Los Angeles’s smoothest voices, singer and songwriter TeeFLii announces February 3, 2015 as the release date of his…
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Happenings
Sam Smith set to perform on “A Very Grammy Christmas”
New One-Hour Entertainment Special — Hosted by LL COOL J — Will Feature Performances of Holiday Songs and Current Pop…
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Interviews
ASTRO a.k.a. The Astronomical Kid
It’s definitely been quite a ride for you since your stand-out appearance on season one of the X Factor USA,…
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Rhyme Report
Jelly Roll Fuses Hip Hop, Rock and His Country Roots with Whiskey Sessions EP
Known for years by his unique Country-infused Hip Hop sound, Tennessee lyricist Jelly Roll has amassed a loyal fan base.…
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Rhyme Report
LL Cool J’s Classic 1990 Def Jam Release “Mama Said Knock You Out: 25th Anniversary
First introduced to the world in 1984 as one of Def Jam Records’ flagship artists, LL COOL J helped develop…
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Hype Style/Beauty
Reebok finds a new voice with Kendrick Lamar
Lifestyle Brand and Iconic Artist Collaborate to Inspire and Empower Future Generations The brand committed to continuously pushing boundaries through…
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Happenings
Raheem DeVaughn Announces National Tour
Three-time Grammy nominated 368 Music Group/Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) recording artist Raheem DeVaughn is proud to announce that he…
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Rhyme Report
Singer-songwriter Taylor Berrett to release debut album March 10, 2015
Extraordinary new singer-songwriter Taylor Berrett will be releasing his debut album, Great Falls, on March 10, 2015, via Warner Bros.…
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Rhyme Report
Trey Songz Gets Interactive With Innovative New Video
Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic recording superstar Trey Songz has announced the world premiere of his revolutionary new video, “Touchin, Lovin (Feat. Nicki…
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Rhyme Report
Vocalist Safia Mafia premieres her debut single “The Mob”
It’s been said that nothing gold can stay. However the gleam can leave a lasting impression. Like radiant flashes of…
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Rhyme Report
Cash Cash Release “Surrender Remixes” via Big Beat Records
Cash Cash released a new remix bundle for their hit single “Surrender,” which is out now on Big Beat Records…
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Interviews
Live Session: Rashia Whitlock
Indianapolis, Indiana native Rashia Whitlock has been acting since very early and turned “professional” as part of the Asante Children’s…
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Interviews
Interview: Dean Perretta Meets ‘ Status London’
Welcome to the life of a dreamchaser. ‘Status London’ star, gifted poet (credits include Poetry Luv and Flo), accomplished personal…
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