Top40 Heats Up This Summer
Sam Smith is back at the format and in a very big way. Stations are coming in by “leaps and bounds for his new “How Do You Sleep” (Capitol). With this being one of his best to date at this format we can only expect some rather big things ahead. P!nk is back and this […]
TOP40 Indie Artists Making Waves This Summer
Lewis Capaldi has come on the scene at radio and is totally killing it from Top40 to Hot AC. The single “Someone You Loved” (Vertigo/Capitol) is fast becoming a solid favorite among our panel of music and program directors which is a sign that this track has Top5 to #1 potential. The new pairing of […]
Lil Nas X: Setting the music world ablaze
Lil Nas X is setting the music world ablaze with one monster jam and everybody is thrilled. “Old Town Road” (Columbia) is the one that radio is raving about. This has true legs and could be around for awhile so get ready for the ride. One of the best bands out there these days has […]
Ariana Grande Keeps Rolling Out Hit After Hit
Ariana Grande keeps rolling out hit after hit & all of them seem to hit the top of the charts in record time. Same thing can be said for her just released “7 Rings” (Universal/UMG). This track in on pace to set records all over the pop world as the adds and spins are totally […]
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CHANEL WEST COAST DROPS NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “I BE LIKE” FEATURING DAX
America’s bad ass sweetheart Chanel West Coast drops her newest single/video “I Be Like” today featuring Cali-rapper Dax. The dreamy, cannabis infused, mood-enhancing beat is catchy as hell and the perfect end of summer jam. The video was directed by Arrad and executive produced by Riveting Entertainment. The track is produced by Rich Skillz & […]
JIDENNA’S NEW ALBUM 85 TO AFRICA OUT NOW
Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rapper, singer, producer, artist, and actor Jidenna uncovers his anxiously awaited second album, 85 To Africa. Upon arrival, it claimed a spot in the Top 10 of iTunes Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart where it remains. Get it HERE via Wondaland Records/Epic Records. In anticipation of the record, he teased out a string of critically acclaimed tracks, including “Sufi Woman,”“Tribe,” “Sou Sou,” and “Zodi” [feat. Mr. Eazi]. […]
99 NEIGHBORS RELEASE NEW SONG & VIDEO TITLED “RIPSTICK”
Vermont musical collective 99 Neighbors just unveiled a brand new track and video titled “Ripstick.” The latest offering follows the group’s recent Nice Work signing announcement, in partnership with Warner Records, and “Fake Pods” release, which garnered the attention of Complex, Billboard, Variety, Lyrical Lemonade and more. The new black and white “Ripstick” visual finds […]
“Poetic” (FADER) R&B Experimentalist Berhana Announces Debut Album
Today, eclectic R&B chameleon Berhana announces his debut full-length album due later this year. Alongside a collection of sultry, electric bass-heavy soundscapes, the energetic lead single “Health Food” is a sexy disco-tinged exploration on physicality. The track beckons the listener to dance the night away. The accompanying video – drawing on his film background – sees Berhana in a […]
RICK ROSS CAPTURES MOST-STREAMED ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY
The boss is back with the #1 rap album and most-streamed album in the country… Rick Ross storms to #1 on multiple charts with his new album and the hottest sequel of the summer, PORT OF MIAMI 2 [MMG/Epic Records]. The four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon and Maybach Music Group mastermind takes #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and […]
Indyamarie Drops Her Epic New Single, Love Me!
Find out how Drake discovered the young starlet, life after dating Chris Brown, and her upcoming music with rapper Trippie Redd and Diplo! Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/x2ru3vr24BU Indyamarie’s new single, Love Me, is a Hollywood tale of falling for a bad boy who doesn’t love the way one deserves to be loved. The song is about empowering people to love themselves and to rise above […]