Rapper Lil Wayne recently reunited with Juvenile and Birdman on the hard hitting track “Ride Dat.” The raunchy number will appear on Juvenile and Birdman’s forthcoming album “Just Another Gangsta 2.” The original was released in March, and the duo was slated to release the follow up in July, but the project was delayed for unknown reasons. In the meantime, Wayne is preparing his next studio effort, “Funeral”, which he says will be released before the end of the year.

This song is the property of 21 Savage.

Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known professionally as 21 Savage, is an American rapper/songwriter/producer based in Atlanta, GA. Abraham-Joseph’s career was subsidized by the uncle of a deceased friend, who gave him money for studio time in 2013. On November 12, 2014, Abraham-Joseph released his debut single “Picky.” It was included on his debut mixtape, “The Slaughter Tape”, which was released on May 25, 2015. In 2017, he released his debut album “Issa Album”, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. He has also released the albums “Without Warning” (with Offset and Metro Boomin) (2017) and “I Am > I Was” (2018).

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Summer Marjani Walker is an American singer/songwriter from Atlanta, GA. Walker has indicated that she received inspiration from Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix and Erykah Badu. On October 19, 2018, Walker released her debut album “Last Day Of Summer”, which features the single “Girls Need Love.” Following the release of her album, Walker was named the Up Next artist of 2019 by Apple Music, and she became the #8 R&B artist world wide across Apple Music. On January 25, 2019, she released the EP “Clear”, which consists of four acoustic tracks. On February 27, 2019, she released the remix of “Girls Need Love”, a collaboration with Drake.

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Saxophonist Gerald Albright 62

Keyboardist James Lloyd (Pieces Of A Dream) 55

Singer/songwriter Justine Skye returns to the spotlight with her new EP “Bare With Me.” The 6-track project marks Skye’s first release since leaving Roc Nation to form her own label, Nynetineth. The project features songwriting and production work from Hit-Boy, James Fauntleroy, P2J, Dre Skull, and Ari PenSmith. On “Bare With Me”, Justine blends seduction and heart inducing R&B with Afrobeats, creating an EP that’s sonically diverse and beautiful. Justine has been building momentum with the release of such tracks as “Know Myself”, which received 37.8 million streams, and “Build”, a collaboration with Cincinnati native Arin Ray. She recently collaborated with Blood Orange on their mixtape “Angel’s Pulse”, where she’s featured on the tracks “Good For You” and “Take It Back.” “Bare With Me” marks a new beginning for the budding superstar. It showcases her vocal prowess with what fans have been wanting to here from her. Put in “Bare With Me” and prepare to be pleased. It’s been five years since rapper Young M.A rose to prominence. Now, she’s finally releasing her debut album. Yesterday, the MC announced that her debut album, “Herstory In The Making”, will be available on September 27 via M.A. Music/3D. The album’s first single, “Big”, and its accompanying music video have garnered attention, having received 12 million views in a matter of weeks. In addition to the announcement, the rapper released the single “PettyWap2”, which shows Young M.A. dancing around a massive pool party, flirting with girls, shooting a squirt gun and witnessing the party’s aftermath.

Summer is coming to a close, but rapper Megan Thee Stallion has a treat for fans before the season ends. On Tuesday, the Houston native took to social media to tease the release of the video “Hot Girl Summer.” No word on when an album will be released.

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Remembering singer/songwriter/producer Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009)

Singer/songwriter/bassist Michelle Johnson aka Me’Shell NdegeOchello 51

Singer Perri “Pebbles” McKissack 55

Singer Kelvis Duffie

Singer Kendall Duffie

Singer  Carl Martin (Shai) 49

This song is the property of The Stop The Violence Movement.

The Stop The Violence Movement was formed by rapper KRS-One in 1987 in response to violence in hip hop and the African American community. He assembled several East Coast hip hop artists of the time to record an anti-violence track. The result was the chart topping single ‘Self Destruction.” The song debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and held the spot for ten weeks. All proceeds went to the National Urban League.

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New Birth is an American funk/R&B band that rose to prominence during the 1970’s. Formed in 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky by Tony Churchill and Harvey Fuqua, and originally known as The Nite-Lighters,  the band initially consisted of Charlie Hearndon (guitar), James Baker (keyboards), Robin Russell (drums), Robert “Lurch” Jackson (trumpet), Austin Lander (baritone saxophone), Leroy Taylor (bass), and later Carl McDaniel on guitar. Early members include Johnny Graham, who went on to join Earth, Wind & Fire and Jerry Bell who was also a member at one time. The band had a few hits as The Nite-Lighters, including “K-Gee”, which reached No. 17 R&B and No. 39 Pop. New Birth was formed after the discovery of the male vocal group The Now Sound, and the female vocal group Mint Julep. Ann Bogan and brothers Leslie and Melvin Wilson were added later. In 1972, New Birth reached No. 4 R&B and No. 35 Pop with a remake of the Bobby Womack hit “I Can Understand It.” In 1974, the band released the album “It’s Been A Long Time”, which featured the title track and their cover of the Skylark hit “Wild Flower.” After the release of the album “Coming From All Ends”, the band left RCA Records. New Birth released the albums “The New Birth” (1971), “Ain’t No Big Thing, But It’s Growing” (1971), “Coming Together” (1972), “Birth Day” (1972), “It’s Been A Long Time” (1973), “Coming From All Ends” (1974), “Blind Baby” (1975), “Love Potion” (1976), “Behold The Mighty Army” (1977), “Reincarnation” (1977), “Platinum City” (1979), “I’m Back” (1982), “God’s Children” (1998) and “Lifetime” (2005).

Following his tour with Tech N9ne, rising hip hop star Dax will embark on his first solo headlining tour this fall. Set to begin on Oct. 18 in San Antonio, TX,  Dax will play 25 venues throughout the U.S. The “It’s Different Tour” will visit Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and more before wrapping up on Nov. 29 in Los Angeles. Dax’s latest single, “She Cheated Again”, has received 12 million views on You Tube with 17 million and 16 million on Spotify and Apple Music, respectively. He also collaborated with Danielle Bregoli aka Bhad Bhadie on the single “Cash Me Outside.” Earlier this year, the Canadian artist joined forces with Emiway Bantai on the single “I Been That”, which earned 10 million views in three weeks. Prior to the fall tour, fans can expect more music, including his special guest appearance on  Chanel West Coast’s “I Be Like” and “Killshot 2.”