Less than a week after releasing his label’s seven-track EP “Jack Boys”, Travis Scott unveiled the music video for the single “Gatti” yesterday. He and Pop Smoke brought their frenetic energy to New York while Cactus Jack and White Trash Tyler helmed the clip. The Brooklyn native not only flexes his high octane flow in a sleek Bugatti with Scott driving away, but his jewelry as well. Later, Scott increases the intensity with a verse of his own outside McDonald’s. Since the release of “Jack Boys”, Scott and company have doled out the videos “Gang Gang” and “Gatti” in addition to a short film. The EP features collaborations between Scott and Cactus Jack signees Don Toliver and Sheck Wes. Watch “Gatti” below.

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Remembering singer LaDonna Adrian Gaines aka Donna Summer (December 31, 1948-May 17, 2012)

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Kamaiyah Jamesha Johnson, known professionally as simply Kamaiyah, is an American rapper/singer from Oakland, CA. She sites TLC, Missy Elliott and Aaliyah as musical inspirations. In March 2016, she released her debut mixtape “A Good Night In The Ghetto.” The project received critical acclaim and Complex magazine placed it at number 21 on their “50 Best Albums of 2016” list. On June 13, 2017, Kamaiyah was named one of ten of XXL magazine’s “Freshman Class of 2017.” She collaborated with fellow West Coast rapper YG for a second time on the single “Fuck It Up.” She, along with Drake, was featured on “Why You Always Hating”, which appeared on YG’s album “Still Brazy.”

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Trevor Jackson is an American singer/songwriter. He released the 13-song project “Rough Drafts, Pt. 2” in June 2019. He also portrays the character Aaron Jackson on the Freedomform show “Grown-ish.”

A mural in honor of legendary singer Tina Turner outside a North Carolina record store has been defaced with a red “swastika-type symbol.”

The Nazi symbol, drawn incorrectly, appeared earlier this week and was reported to police, according to a report from the Asheville Police Department.

Jesse McSwain, the owner of Static Age Records in downtown Asheville, told The Citizen-Times newspaper that someone unconnected to the store covered the music icon’s mural in a black sheet before he could address the situation. McSwain was quoted saying his store is “a widely inclusive, safe space” and that “hate speech will get you out the door.”

Another employee of the store, Arieh Samson, told CNN that his reaction to the incident was “a mix of deep disappointment and anger.” “Our record store isn’t just a record store,” said Samson. “It’s a community space that hosts events multiple times a week. It’s truly a safe and inclusive space for many aspects of the community.”

The record store is renowned for using its pulldown storefront to honor music legends, including Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Lemmy from Motorhead and Lou Reed.

Turner’s mural was based on her character in the film ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.’

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“Gang Gang” is taken from the EP “Jack Boys.” It was released via rapper Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records imprint. In addition to Scott, the project also features Young Thug, Rosalia, Lil Baby and Sheck Wes among others.

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Summer Walker is an American singer/songwriter from Atlanta, GA. Walker was discovered by the studio manager of Atlanta based label Love Renaissance. On October 19, 2018, Walker released her debut mixtape “Last Day Of Summer.” The project featured the single “Girls Need Love.” It also contained Walkers’s thoughts on love, doubt and womanhood. On January 25, 2019, Walker released her debut EP “Clear.” On February 27, 2019, Walker released the remix of the single “Girls Need Love.” On October 4, 2019, Walker released her full length debut album, “Over It.”

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Singer Cassandra Batie aka Andra Day 35

Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson 41

Singer/songwriter/producer/musician Chris Jasper (The Isley Brothers) 68

Remembering singer/guitarist Ellas Otha Bates aka Bo Diddley (December 30, 1928-June 2, 2008)

Following the release of the singles “Almost Over” and “Go Outside In The Rain”, which featured a companion music video, Xscape member Tamika Scott delivers her debut solo EP, “Family Affair.” The six song project features Scott’s polished vocals, soaring harmonies and emotional delivery. The EP was released via Scott’s label Brolic Entertainment in partnership with Twenty Two Recordings, LLC. Scott collaborated with Q Parker of 112 on “All Of Me” and  Young Niyah & Oshun on “Reflection.” Scott is a founding member of the female R&B quartet Xscape, which charted with such hits as “Just Kicking It”, “Understanding” and “Feels So Good” among others. R&B crooner Trevor Jackson unveiled a music video for the single “Tell You The Truth”, taken from his latest album, “Rough Drafts, Pt. 2.” In the clip, the heartthrob plays a psychotic lover, who goes off the hinges after discovering that his female companion is a two timing liar. In the end, he makes her watch as he ties up the other man, wields a knife, and leaves the rest to viewers’ imagination. Jackson released “Rough Drafts, Pt. 2” in June 2019. The project features special guest appearances by Diggy Simmons and Lil Yachty. He can be seen on the new Freedom show “Grown-ish” as Aaron Jackson, a classmate and love interest of Zoey Johnson. After crafting hits for Usher, Chris Brown, Summer Walker and others, songwriter Dimitri McDowell steps into the spotlight with his latest single, “Come On Time.” The track thrust the New York City native into the spotlight with soulful R&B melodies. On “Come On Time”, McDowell sings about finding love at just the right time. In addition to his work with Usher, Tinashe, Wiz Khalifa and others, McDowell also wrote “To My Bed” for Chris Brown, which appears on Brown’s “Heartbreak On A Full Moon” album. “Come On Time” is McDowell’s third solo release following his 2016 debut, “25 To Life.” The new single sets up a breakout 2020 for the rising star, which includes a forthcoming album. Fans can get updates on the singer on social media.

Kodack Black gave fans a surprise Christmas gift in the form of the single “Harriet Tubman”, which he released Wednesday. On the deeply personal single, he equates his upbringing to abolitionist Harriet Tubman running North to the Underground Railroad. The rapper released the track from prison, where he’s currently serving a 46-month sentence on a federal weapons charge stemming from his arrest last May before taking the stage at Rolling Loud Miami. Just days before the release of “Harriet Tubman”, Kodack donated money and gifts to Florida families. Listen to “Harriet Tubman” below.

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