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Usher on mentoring Justin Bieber: ‘He’s like a child to me’

Howard Stern asked Usher his thoughts on Justin Bieber’s nude photos.

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, howard stern, Music, Pop

Usher on mentoring Justin Bieber: ‘He’s like a child to me’

Howard Stern asked Usher his thoughts on Justin Bieber’s nude photos.

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Fat Joe, Logic, and Schoolboy Q (8/15/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Fat Joe’s Platas o Plomo, Logic’s Bobby Tarantino, and Schoolboy Q’s Blank Face. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Fat Joe, Logic, and Schoolboy Q (8/15/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Fat Joe’s Platas o Plomo, Logic’s Bobby Tarantino, and Schoolboy Q’s Blank Face. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/15/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 p.m. ET! This week, DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the number one spot followed by Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That Part in second … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/15/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 p.m. ET! This week, DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the number one spot followed by Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That Part in second … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (8/13/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future’s Wicked at number two. Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That Part comes in at number three with Chance The Rapper’s No … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (8/13/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future’s Wicked at number two. Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That Part comes in at number three with Chance The Rapper’s No … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Snoop Dogg tells Heather B about smoking weed in the White House

Snoop Dogg got real with SiriusXM FLY’s Heather B. about his sneakiest smoke sesh.

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Snoop Dogg tells Heather B about smoking weed in the White House

Snoop Dogg got real with SiriusXM FLY’s Heather B. about his sneakiest smoke sesh.

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Partynextdoor, Rihanna, and Desiigner (8/8/16)

Check out material from Partynextdoor’s P3, Rihanna’s ANTI, and Desiigner’s The Life Of Desiigner.

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Partynextdoor, Rihanna, and Desiigner (8/8/16)

Check out material from Partynextdoor’s P3, Rihanna’s ANTI, and Desiigner’s The Life Of Desiigner.

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (8/6/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future’s Wicked at number two. YG/Drake’s Why You Always Hatin comes in at number three with Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (8/6/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future’s Wicked at number two. YG/Drake’s Why You Always Hatin comes in at number three with Schoolboy Q/Kanye West’s That … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/8/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the number one spot followed by Chance The Rapper’s No Problem in second … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/8/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the number one spot followed by Chance The Rapper’s No Problem in second … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Bryson Tiller, Kevin Gates, and DJ Khaled (8/1/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Bryson Tiller’s Trapsoul, Kevin Gates Islah, and DJ Khaled’s Major Key. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Bryson Tiller, Kevin Gates, and DJ Khaled (8/1/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Bryson Tiller’s Trapsoul, Kevin Gates Islah, and DJ Khaled’s Major Key. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future/The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. YG/Drake’s Why You Always Hatin comes in at number three with Chance The Rapper’s … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Future/The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. YG/Drake’s Why You Always Hatin comes in at number three with Chance The Rapper’s … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Chance The Rapper tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/1/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Chance The Rapper’s No Problem takes the number one spot followed by Statik Selektah/2 Chainz’s Smoke Break in … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Chance The Rapper tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (8/1/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Chance The Rapper’s No Problem takes the number one spot followed by Statik Selektah/2 Chainz’s Smoke Break in … Continued

Books, Entertainment, Family, Health, Hip-Hop/R&B, Lifestyle, Music

D.M.C. talks depression, therapy and healing in Facebook Live chat

Darryl McDaniels, better known as D.M.C from the pioneering hip-hop group Run-D.M.C., has opened up about his severe battle with depression in his new book, Ten Ways Not To Commit Suicide. Following the murder of Jam Master Jay and the breakup of … Continued

Books, Entertainment, Family, Health, Hip-Hop/R&B, Lifestyle, Music

D.M.C. talks depression, therapy and healing in Facebook Live chat

Darryl McDaniels, better known as D.M.C from the pioneering hip-hop group Run-D.M.C., has opened up about his severe battle with depression in his new book, Ten Ways Not To Commit Suicide. Following the murder of Jam Master Jay and the breakup of … Continued

Alternative, Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture, Rock

I Want My MTV: Original VJ Mark Goodman reminisces about the channels’ August 1, 1981 launch and legacy

The date: August 1, 1981. The time: 12:01 a.m. The words: “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” And with a montage of the first space shuttle launch rolling in the background, the cable network MTV was born.     MTV … Continued

Alternative, Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture, Rock

I Want My MTV: Original VJ Mark Goodman reminisces about the channels’ August 1, 1981 launch and legacy

The date: August 1, 1981. The time: 12:01 a.m. The words: “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” And with a montage of the first space shuttle launch rolling in the background, the cable network MTV was born.     MTV … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: French Montana, DJ Khaled, and Schoolboy Q (7/25/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from French Montana’s MC4, DJ Khaled’s Major Key, and Schoolboy Q’s Blank Face. Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: French Montana, DJ Khaled, and Schoolboy Q (7/25/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from French Montana’s MC4, DJ Khaled’s Major Key, and Schoolboy Q’s Blank Face. Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Belly/The Weeknd’s Might Not at number two. Chance The Rapper’s No Problem comes in at number three with Drake’s Child Play taking … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

DJ Khaled/Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free takes the top spot followed by Belly/The Weeknd’s Might Not at number two. Chance The Rapper’s No Problem comes in at number three with Drake’s Child Play taking … Continued

Dance/Electronic, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

Panorama Photo Recap: Alabama Shakes, Major Lazer, Run the Jewels, The National + more

Hot times and hot tunes at Panorama NYC this weekend! Hear interviews with performers and more!

Dance/Electronic, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

Panorama Photo Recap: Alabama Shakes, Major Lazer, Run the Jewels, The National + more

Hot times and hot tunes at Panorama NYC this weekend! Hear interviews with performers and more!

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Tinashe, Juicy J, and French Montana (7/18/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Tinashe’s Joyride, French Montana’s MC4, and Logic’s Bobby Tarantino. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re feeling! … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Tinashe, Juicy J, and French Montana (7/18/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Tinashe’s Joyride, French Montana’s MC4, and Logic’s Bobby Tarantino. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re feeling! … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Chance The Rapper tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/18/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Chance The Rapper’s No Problem takes the number one spot followed by Joey Bada$$’s Devastated in second with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Chance The Rapper tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/18/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Chance The Rapper’s No Problem takes the number one spot followed by Joey Bada$$’s Devastated in second with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future’s Wicked takes the top spot followed by Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix at number two. Drake’s Hype comes in at number three with Belly/The Weeknd’s Might Not taking fourth … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future’s Wicked takes the top spot followed by Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix at number two. Drake’s Hype comes in at number three with Belly/The Weeknd’s Might Not taking fourth … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: The Game, Tory Lanez, and Snoop Dogg (7/11/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from The Game’s 1992, Tory Lanez’ Luv, and Snoop Dogg’s Coolaid. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re feeling! The … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: The Game, Tory Lanez, and Snoop Dogg (7/11/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from The Game’s 1992, Tory Lanez’ Luv, and Snoop Dogg’s Coolaid. Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re feeling! The … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Joey Bada$$ tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/11/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Joey Bada$$’s Devastated takes the number one spot followed by DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free in second with Statik … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Joey Bada$$ tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/11/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week, Joey Bada$$’s Devastated takes the number one spot followed by DJ Khaled/Drake’s For Free in second with Statik … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/9/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Pop Style at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/9/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Pop Style at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix comes in at number three with … Continued

Alternative, Dance/Electronic, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

Quiz: How well do you remember the one-hit wonders of the mid-’90s?

Sure, you may think you’re a fan of ’90s music. And if that’s the case, you must remember the one-hit wonders of the mid ’90s, right? But do you know where the inspiration for these chart toppers came from? Do … Continued

Alternative, Dance/Electronic, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

Quiz: How well do you remember the one-hit wonders of the mid-’90s?

Sure, you may think you’re a fan of ’90s music. And if that’s the case, you must remember the one-hit wonders of the mid ’90s, right? But do you know where the inspiration for these chart toppers came from? Do … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

The Crazy FLY Quiz: How well do you know ’90s hip-hop and R&B?

The ’90s produced some of the best R&B and hip-hop music ever. We know the music back then was all that and a bag of chips (remember that old-school phrase?), but just how much do you remember about the jams … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

The Crazy FLY Quiz: How well do you know ’90s hip-hop and R&B?

The ’90s produced some of the best R&B and hip-hop music ever. We know the music back then was all that and a bag of chips (remember that old-school phrase?), but just how much do you remember about the jams … Continued

Country, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

QUIZ: How well do you know your mid-’90s music?

No doubt it’s hot…like mid-‘90s, Water Runs Dry kinda hot (thanks, Boyz II Men). Whether you’re ready to chill out or kick up your heels, you can find the right flavor on SiriusXM 90s on 9 (Ch. 9). Before you tune … Continued

Country, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Rock

QUIZ: How well do you know your mid-’90s music?

No doubt it’s hot…like mid-‘90s, Water Runs Dry kinda hot (thanks, Boyz II Men). Whether you’re ready to chill out or kick up your heels, you can find the right flavor on SiriusXM 90s on 9 (Ch. 9). Before you tune … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: DJ Khaled, Wiz Khalifa, and Joe Budden (7/4/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from DJ Khaled’s Major Key, Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Papers 2, and Joe Budden’s Rage & The Machine. Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: DJ Khaled, Wiz Khalifa, and Joe Budden (7/4/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from DJ Khaled’s Major Key, Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Papers 2, and Joe Budden’s Rage & The Machine. Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/4/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (7/4/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future and The Weeknd top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/2/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Pop Style at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future and The Weeknd top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (7/2/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Pop Style at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix comes in at number three with … Continued

Alternative, Hip-Hop/R&B, Jazz/Standards, Music, Pop, Rock

Sounds of Summer: Independence Day weekend music specials!

Cel-e-brate good times come on! And the Un-it-ed States In-de-pend-ence, come on! OK, that last part didn’t work so well. But what is working is every channel on your SiriusXM dial playing sweet Fourth of July weekend specials. Whether you’re grilling at … Continued

Alternative, Hip-Hop/R&B, Jazz/Standards, Music, Pop, Rock

Sounds of Summer: Independence Day weekend music specials!

Cel-e-brate good times come on! And the Un-it-ed States In-de-pend-ence, come on! OK, that last part didn’t work so well. But what is working is every channel on your SiriusXM dial playing sweet Fourth of July weekend specials. Whether you’re grilling at … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/25/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. Desiigner’s Panda comes in at number three with Yo … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/25/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. Desiigner’s Panda comes in at number three with Yo … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/27/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/27/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture

Kanye West’s ‘Famous’: Hear Jenny McCarthy’s parody song, ‘Shameless’

Kanye, Imma let you finish, but Jenny McCarthy has the greatest diss track of all time. After West set the Internet ablaze with the music video for his song Famous — featuring a provocative image showing wax figures of himself, wife … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture

Kanye West’s ‘Famous’: Hear Jenny McCarthy’s parody song, ‘Shameless’

Kanye, Imma let you finish, but Jenny McCarthy has the greatest diss track of all time. After West set the Internet ablaze with the music video for his song Famous — featuring a provocative image showing wax figures of himself, wife … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture, TV

Amber Rose on ex Wiz Khalifa: ‘If God wants us together, we will be together’

Amber Rose‘s split from Wiz Khalifa is more than your average amicable Hollywood divorce. (Even consciously uncoupled Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin didn’t blow “30 Gs” on strippers together as the soon-to-be talk show host and rapper just did.) “It’s so … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop Culture, TV

Amber Rose on ex Wiz Khalifa: ‘If God wants us together, we will be together’

Amber Rose‘s split from Wiz Khalifa is more than your average amicable Hollywood divorce. (Even consciously uncoupled Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin didn’t blow “30 Gs” on strippers together as the soon-to-be talk show host and rapper just did.) “It’s so … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, The Game, and Chance The Rapper (6/20/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, The Game’s Streets of Compton, and Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book. Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, The Game, and Chance The Rapper (6/20/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, The Game’s Streets of Compton, and Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book. Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/20/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/20/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/18/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Desiigner’s Panda at number two. Yo Gotti and E-40’s Law comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/18/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Desiigner’s Panda at number two. Yo Gotti and E-40’s Law comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, movies, Music

Sway’s got Blake Lively’s back after Instagram controversy: ‘If I say you have an Oakland booty, then you have an Oakland booty!’

Blake Lively quoted Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Baby Got Back in an Instagram post demonstrating her derriere in a tight, glittery gold gown, captioning the pic from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, “L.A. face with an Oakland booty.” But haters smelled blood in the water, … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, movies, Music

Sway’s got Blake Lively’s back after Instagram controversy: ‘If I say you have an Oakland booty, then you have an Oakland booty!’

Blake Lively quoted Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Baby Got Back in an Instagram post demonstrating her derriere in a tight, glittery gold gown, captioning the pic from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, “L.A. face with an Oakland booty.” But haters smelled blood in the water, … Continued

Books, Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Bobby Brown opens up about Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and the trauma of almost being molested

Bobby Brown isn’t holding back. The R&B singer chronicles the ups and downs of his life in his new memoir, Every Little Step, and he was just as candid Wednesday on The Jenny McCarthy Show, discussing his tumultuous marriage with Whitney … Continued

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Bobby Brown opens up about Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and the trauma of almost being molested

Bobby Brown isn’t holding back. The R&B singer chronicles the ups and downs of his life in his new memoir, Every Little Step, and he was just as candid Wednesday on The Jenny McCarthy Show, discussing his tumultuous marriage with Whitney … Continued

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12 artists to hear at EDC Las Vegas based on your music preferences

From June 17 to 19, more than 300,000 fans and 200+ artists will head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 2016 edition of Electric Daisy Carnival, airing on Electric Area (Ch. 52). As the biggest electronic music festival in the … Continued

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12 artists to hear at EDC Las Vegas based on your music preferences

From June 17 to 19, more than 300,000 fans and 200+ artists will head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 2016 edition of Electric Daisy Carnival, airing on Electric Area (Ch. 52). As the biggest electronic music festival in the … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Usher, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, A$AP Ferg + more (6/13/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views, Usher’s Flawed, Maybach Music Group’s Self Made Vol. 4, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive and Prosper and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Usher, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, A$AP Ferg + more (6/13/16)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views, Usher’s Flawed, Maybach Music Group’s Self Made Vol. 4, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive and Prosper and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/11/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Yo Gotti and E-40’s Law at number two. Desiigner’s Panda comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

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Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/11/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by Yo Gotti and E-40’s Law at number two. Desiigner’s Panda comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

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Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/13/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

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Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/13/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

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Happy Birthday, Ice Cube! Relive our favorite moments with him at the SiriusXM studios!

O’Shea Jackson, better known as rapper and actor Ice Cube, turns 47 today (6/15). One of the best lyricists of all time known for his aggressive and brutally honest style of rapping, Ice Cube rose to fame as a member … Continued

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Happy Birthday, Ice Cube! Relive our favorite moments with him at the SiriusXM studios!

O’Shea Jackson, better known as rapper and actor Ice Cube, turns 47 today (6/15). One of the best lyricists of all time known for his aggressive and brutally honest style of rapping, Ice Cube rose to fame as a member … Continued

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Our must-see acts from Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Once again, SiriusXM is stationed down in Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The four-day music extravaganza is teeming with talent across several different genres, and sorting through the sheer number of names on the lineup can be slightly overwhelming. … Continued

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Our must-see acts from Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Once again, SiriusXM is stationed down in Manchester, Tennessee for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The four-day music extravaganza is teeming with talent across several different genres, and sorting through the sheer number of names on the lineup can be slightly overwhelming. … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: DJ Khaled, Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Migos + more (6/6/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from DJ Khaled’s Major Key, Kanye West’s Cruel Winter, Pusha T’s King Push, Migos’ No Label III and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: DJ Khaled, Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Migos + more (6/6/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from DJ Khaled’s Major Key, Kanye West’s Cruel Winter, Pusha T’s King Push, Migos’ No Label III and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/4/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. O.T. Genasis’ Cut It Remix comes in … Continued

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Fat Joe tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (6/4/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up Remix takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. O.T. Genasis’ Cut It Remix comes in … Continued

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Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/6/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

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Fat Joe tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (6/6/2016)

The Shade 45 10.5 Countdown has moved to a new time. You can now catch the week’s hottest songs Mondays at 7 pm ET! This week Fat Joe/Remy Ma/Jay Z’s All The Way Up Remix takes the number one spot followed by … Continued

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Music-versary: Prince was born on June 7, 1958

We can’t believe he’s gone because we adored so much about him. The way he couldn’t care less about what anyone thought. The way he broke and remade the rules. The way he pushed the envelope until he got bored … Continued

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Music-versary: Prince was born on June 7, 1958

We can’t believe he’s gone because we adored so much about him. The way he couldn’t care less about what anyone thought. The way he broke and remade the rules. The way he pushed the envelope until he got bored … Continued

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Black Music Month: Meet 11 unsung heroes of the music industry

Since 1979, June has been designated as Black Music Month. Black musicians, composers, singers and songwriters have contributed immensely to American music despite many of them never receiving the mainstream shine and acclaim their talents and influence warranted. Many of … Continued

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Black Music Month: Meet 11 unsung heroes of the music industry

Since 1979, June has been designated as Black Music Month. Black musicians, composers, singers and songwriters have contributed immensely to American music despite many of them never receiving the mainstream shine and acclaim their talents and influence warranted. Many of … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Chance The Rapper, Future, Wale, Mistah F.A.B. + more (5/30/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Future’s Purple Reign, Wale’s S.H.I.N.E., Mistah F.A.B.’s Son Of A Pimp Part 2 and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Chance The Rapper, Future, Wale, Mistah F.A.B. + more (5/30/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Future’s Purple Reign, Wale’s S.H.I.N.E., Mistah F.A.B.’s Son Of A Pimp Part 2 and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

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Common on the T.I. concert shooting: Violence isn’t ‘a problem created by hip-hop culture’

Hip-hop artists aren’t “thugs.” That’s the message Common hopes to impart in the wake of a fatal shooting backstage before T.I.’s concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza last week. Authorities have charged rapper Troy Ave with attempted murder and criminal possession of a … Continued

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Common on the T.I. concert shooting: Violence isn’t ‘a problem created by hip-hop culture’

Hip-hop artists aren’t “thugs.” That’s the message Common hopes to impart in the wake of a fatal shooting backstage before T.I.’s concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza last week. Authorities have charged rapper Troy Ave with attempted murder and criminal possession of a … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/30/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s All The Way Up closes out the top three. Take … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/30/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s All The Way Up closes out the top three. Take … Continued

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Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/28/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s Love Yourz at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up comes in at … Continued

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Future tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/28/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s Love Yourz at number two. Fat Joe’s All The Way Up comes in at … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Chance The Rapper, Wale, T.I., Kevin Gates + more (5/23/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views, Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Wale’s S.H.I.N.E., T.I.’s The Dime Trap, Kevin Gates’ Isiah and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Chance The Rapper, Wale, T.I., Kevin Gates + more (5/23/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views, Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Wale’s S.H.I.N.E., T.I.’s The Dime Trap, Kevin Gates’ Isiah and more! Take them for a spin, and let … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/21/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s Love Yourz at number two. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life comes in at … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/21/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s Love Yourz at number two. Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life comes in at … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/23/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Desiigner’s Panda closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/23/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Desiigner’s Panda closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Sips & Sounds: Cocktails paired with your favorite summer tunes

There’s no denying it — summer is in full swing, and Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are the season’s main events. Many classic songs pay homage to these long-awaited few months – some are nostalgic, some eager, while … Continued

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Sips & Sounds: Cocktails paired with your favorite summer tunes

There’s no denying it — summer is in full swing, and Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day are the season’s main events. Many classic songs pay homage to these long-awaited few months – some are nostalgic, some eager, while … Continued

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Music-versary: Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944

For more than five decades, Patti LaBelle has been wowing audiences with her extraordinary voice (her signature range is guaranteed to produce goose bumps), and most recently pleasing our palates with her delicious Patti’s Good Life pies and other confections. … Continued

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Music-versary: Patti LaBelle was born on May 24, 1944

For more than five decades, Patti LaBelle has been wowing audiences with her extraordinary voice (her signature range is guaranteed to produce goose bumps), and most recently pleasing our palates with her delicious Patti’s Good Life pies and other confections. … Continued

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Kelly Rowland on staying close with Destiny’s Child: Our friendship is ‘super precious’

Since pursuing solo careers, the ladies of Destiny’s Child have gone on to greatness: Kelly Rowland is an R&B star paying it forward by assembling her own girl group, Michelle Williams is a successful gospel singer and Beyonce Knowles is … well, … Continued

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Kelly Rowland on staying close with Destiny’s Child: Our friendship is ‘super precious’

Since pursuing solo careers, the ladies of Destiny’s Child have gone on to greatness: Kelly Rowland is an R&B star paying it forward by assembling her own girl group, Michelle Williams is a successful gospel singer and Beyonce Knowles is … well, … Continued

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Music-versary: Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP on May 23, 2000

Release date: May 23, 2000 Backstory: Shocking, harrowing, offensive, complex, emotional, captivating.  Those are just a few words to describe The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem’s third studio album released in the spring of 2000 and titled after his birth name. … Continued

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Music-versary: Eminem released The Marshall Mathers LP on May 23, 2000

Release date: May 23, 2000 Backstory: Shocking, harrowing, offensive, complex, emotional, captivating.  Those are just a few words to describe The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem’s third studio album released in the spring of 2000 and titled after his birth name. … Continued

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Music-versary: Notorious B.I.G. was born on May 21, 1972

Ask anyone to name the five greatest rappers of all time and the Notorious B.I.G. is always near the top of the list. That’s because he was larger that life, not only in stature and name, but also in overall … Continued

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Music-versary: Notorious B.I.G. was born on May 21, 1972

Ask anyone to name the five greatest rappers of all time and the Notorious B.I.G. is always near the top of the list. That’s because he was larger that life, not only in stature and name, but also in overall … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Chance The Rapper, ScHoolboy Q, Young Thug, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa + more (5/16/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation, Shade 45 and The Heat. Check out material from Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Young Thug’s Slime Season 3, 50 Cent’s Kanan: Reloaded, T.I.’s The Dime Trap and more! Take them for a … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Chance The Rapper, ScHoolboy Q, Young Thug, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa + more (5/16/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation, Shade 45 and The Heat. Check out material from Chance The Rapper’s Coloring Book, Young Thug’s Slime Season 3, 50 Cent’s Kanan: Reloaded, T.I.’s The Dime Trap and more! Take them for a … Continued

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What the Hamilton cast hopes audiences take away from the hit musical

Alexander Hamilton became the coolest founding father thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s hip-hop musical. Hamilton is the hottest ticket on Broadway, but for fans still obsessively entering the lottery every day, SiriusXM brings you a Town Hall event hosted by Anderson … Continued

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What the Hamilton cast hopes audiences take away from the hit musical

Alexander Hamilton became the coolest founding father thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s hip-hop musical. Hamilton is the hottest ticket on Broadway, but for fans still obsessively entering the lottery every day, SiriusXM brings you a Town Hall event hosted by Anderson … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/14/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/14/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/16/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Desiigner’s Panda closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Royce da 5’9″ top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/16/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Royce da 5’9″‘s Tabernacle takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Desiigner’s Panda closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Lionel Richie & Dave Grohl talk Motown, Glastonbury, retirement + more during Vegas Town Hall

Lionel Richie, one of the world’s all-time best-selling artists, invited an intimate group of SiriusXM subscribers and celebrity guests (including Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz, and Joel and Benji Madden) to sit around his piano while he … Continued

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Lionel Richie & Dave Grohl talk Motown, Glastonbury, retirement + more during Vegas Town Hall

Lionel Richie, one of the world’s all-time best-selling artists, invited an intimate group of SiriusXM subscribers and celebrity guests (including Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz, and Joel and Benji Madden) to sit around his piano while he … Continued

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Music-Versary: Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950

Stevie Wonder has been blessing the world with his divine voice, joyful up-tempo jams and exquisite ballads since he was a preteen. There are very few artists who have had such a long, illustrious and successful career. Wonder is a … Continued

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Music-Versary: Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950

Stevie Wonder has been blessing the world with his divine voice, joyful up-tempo jams and exquisite ballads since he was a preteen. There are very few artists who have had such a long, illustrious and successful career. Wonder is a … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Alicia Keys, YFC Lucci, Migos + more (5/9/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation, Shade 45 and Heart & Soul. Check out material from Drake’s Views, YFN Lucci’s Wish Me Well 2 and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Alicia Keys, YFC Lucci, Migos + more (5/9/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels Hip-Hop Nation, Shade 45 and Heart & Soul. Check out material from Drake’s Views, YFN Lucci’s Wish Me Well 2 and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which ones you’re … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/7/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (5/7/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by Future and The Weeknd’s Low Life at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with A$AP … Continued

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Michael Brown’s mom Lezley McSpadden ‘cried’ when Beyonce asked her to be in Lemonade: ‘I appreciate her for being bold’

Though Lemonade has made tabloid headlines for its theme of infidelity, Beyonce’s visual album is largely a reflection on the struggles and strength of black women in America. Alongside celeb cameos by tennis star Serena Williams and actress/singer Zendaya are … Continued

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Michael Brown’s mom Lezley McSpadden ‘cried’ when Beyonce asked her to be in Lemonade: ‘I appreciate her for being bold’

Though Lemonade has made tabloid headlines for its theme of infidelity, Beyonce’s visual album is largely a reflection on the struggles and strength of black women in America. Alongside celeb cameos by tennis star Serena Williams and actress/singer Zendaya are … Continued

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SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap: Legendary rappers + hip-hop artists to embark on nationwide tour

Last year, hip-hop veteran Ice-T put together the inaugural Art of Rap Festival — billed as “the post prolific and essential hip-hop festival ever” — to massive crowds in Orange County, California and the Bay Area. Taking its name from … Continued

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SiriusXM Backspin Presents The Art of Rap: Legendary rappers + hip-hop artists to embark on nationwide tour

Last year, hip-hop veteran Ice-T put together the inaugural Art of Rap Festival — billed as “the post prolific and essential hip-hop festival ever” — to massive crowds in Orange County, California and the Bay Area. Taking its name from … Continued

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Anderson Cooper to host Town Hall with ‘HAMILTON’ cast and creative team

Since opening on Broadway last summer, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s buzzed-about musical HAMILTON has scored a record 16 Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical, and has earned Miranda the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Celebrities, politicians, and let’s face it, pretty much anyone who … Continued

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Anderson Cooper to host Town Hall with ‘HAMILTON’ cast and creative team

Since opening on Broadway last summer, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s buzzed-about musical HAMILTON has scored a record 16 Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical, and has earned Miranda the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Celebrities, politicians, and let’s face it, pretty much anyone who … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Nas, Fetty Wap, A$AP Ferg, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne + more (5/2/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s Collegrove, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, J DIlla’s The Diary, and more! Take them … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Drake, Nas, Fetty Wap, A$AP Ferg, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne + more (5/2/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne’s Collegrove, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, J DIlla’s The Diary, and more! Take them … Continued

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50 Cent and Chris Brown top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/2/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix takes the number one spot followed by Wiz Khalifa and Travi$ Scott’s Bake Sale while Kevin Gates’ 2 Phones closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

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50 Cent and Chris Brown top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (5/2/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix takes the number one spot followed by Wiz Khalifa and Travi$ Scott’s Bake Sale while Kevin Gates’ 2 Phones closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

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Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled 07/Levitate takes the top spot followed by Desiigner’s Panda at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with J. Cole’s Love Yourz taking … Continued

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Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled 07/Levitate takes the top spot followed by Desiigner’s Panda at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with J. Cole’s Love Yourz taking … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Pop, Pop Culture

Who’s Becky with the good hair? Mathew Knowles reveals who he thinks Beyoncé’s Lemonade is about

Beyoncé’s father has a theory about Lemonade: It’s not about him, or Jay Z. It’s about all of us.  The Beyhive has been buzzing about the identity of “Becky with the good hair,” a side-piece the pop star name-drops in Sorry. … Continued

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Who’s Becky with the good hair? Mathew Knowles reveals who he thinks Beyoncé’s Lemonade is about

Beyoncé’s father has a theory about Lemonade: It’s not about him, or Jay Z. It’s about all of us.  The Beyhive has been buzzing about the identity of “Becky with the good hair,” a side-piece the pop star name-drops in Sorry. … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Fetty Wap, Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, Chris Brown, Jeremih + more (4/25/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from G-Eazy’s When It’s Dark Out, Jeremih’s Late Nights, Big Sean & Jhene Aiko’s TWENTY88 and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Fetty Wap, Snoop Dogg, G-Eazy, Chris Brown, Jeremih + more (4/25/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from G-Eazy’s When It’s Dark Out, Jeremih’s Late Nights, Big Sean & Jhene Aiko’s TWENTY88 and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/25/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by Wiz Khalifa and Travi$ Scott’s Bake Sale while Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s All The Way Up closes out the top three. Take a look at who … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/25/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by Wiz Khalifa and Travi$ Scott’s Bake Sale while Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s All The Way Up closes out the top three. Take a look at who … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled 07/Levitate takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. 2 Chainz and :il Wayne’s Gotta Lotta comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Kendrick Lamar tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled 07/Levitate takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. 2 Chainz and :il Wayne’s Gotta Lotta comes in at number three with … Continued

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Beyonce’s ‘proud’ dad Mathew Knowles on ‘Lemonade’ lyrics: ‘I’ve never in my life hit my daughter’

The Internet is bowing down to Beyonce after she debuted her stunningly raw new visual album Lemonade — and speculating whether its theme of infidelity really references husband Jay Z and dad Mathew Knowles. The superstar has had a complicated relationship with her father, … Continued

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Beyonce’s ‘proud’ dad Mathew Knowles on ‘Lemonade’ lyrics: ‘I’ve never in my life hit my daughter’

The Internet is bowing down to Beyonce after she debuted her stunningly raw new visual album Lemonade — and speculating whether its theme of infidelity really references husband Jay Z and dad Mathew Knowles. The superstar has had a complicated relationship with her father, … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: A$AP Ferg, Missy Elliot, The Weeknd, OT Genasis + more (4/18/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, OT Genasis’ Rhythm & Bricks, Belly’s Up For Days and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: A$AP Ferg, Missy Elliot, The Weeknd, OT Genasis + more (4/18/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, OT Genasis’ Rhythm & Bricks, Belly’s Up For Days and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s Love Yourz takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. Drake’s Summer Sixteen comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/18/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/18/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix while Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

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Salt-N-Pepa ‘respect’ Nicki Minaj, say ‘there’s still room’ for more female rappers

Salt-N-Pepa were trailblazers in hip-hop as the first all-female rap group, turning the male-dominated genre on its head with their sex-positive tracks. But during Dirty, Sexy, Funny with Jenny McCarthy interview on Tuesday, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton said … Continued

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Salt-N-Pepa ‘respect’ Nicki Minaj, say ‘there’s still room’ for more female rappers

Salt-N-Pepa were trailblazers in hip-hop as the first all-female rap group, turning the male-dominated genre on its head with their sex-positive tracks. But during Dirty, Sexy, Funny with Jenny McCarthy interview on Tuesday, Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton said … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, Rock

Lionel Richie celebrates Las Vegas residency with Dave Grohl-hosted Town Hall

Lionel Richie fans, get ready to dance all night long. To celebrate his Las Vegas residency presented by SiriusXM, the Grammy-winning R&B and pop icon will perform live and answer burning questions about his decades-long career during a Town Hall hosted by … Continued

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Lionel Richie celebrates Las Vegas residency with Dave Grohl-hosted Town Hall

Lionel Richie fans, get ready to dance all night long. To celebrate his Las Vegas residency presented by SiriusXM, the Grammy-winning R&B and pop icon will perform live and answer burning questions about his decades-long career during a Town Hall hosted by … Continued

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Ice Cube says Gene Simmons slamming rap is ‘wack’: Rock and roll ‘is a spirit, it’s not a guitar’

Ice Cube just gave KISS frontman Gene Simmons a rock history lesson. The stars have been feuding on Twitter ever since Simmons told Rolling Stone he “is looking forward to the death of rap,” prompting Cube to give a fiery acceptance speech … Continued

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Ice Cube says Gene Simmons slamming rap is ‘wack’: Rock and roll ‘is a spirit, it’s not a guitar’

Ice Cube just gave KISS frontman Gene Simmons a rock history lesson. The stars have been feuding on Twitter ever since Simmons told Rolling Stone he “is looking forward to the death of rap,” prompting Cube to give a fiery acceptance speech … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kevin Gates, Yo Gotti + more (4/11/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, Rihanna’s ANTI, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kevin Gates, Yo Gotti + more (4/11/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, Rihanna’s ANTI, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/9/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Drake’s Summer Sixteen takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. J. Cole’s Love Yourz comes in at number three with DJ Luke … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Drake tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/9/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Drake’s Summer Sixteen takes the top spot followed by A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level at number two. J. Cole’s Love Yourz comes in at number three with DJ Luke … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

50 Cent and Chris Brown top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/11/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix takes the number one spot followed by A$AP Ferg’s New Level while Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

50 Cent and Chris Brown top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/11/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, 50 Cent and Chris Brown’s I’m The Man Remix takes the number one spot followed by A$AP Ferg’s New Level while Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. closes out the top three. Take a look … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Drake, Big Sean & Jhene Aiko, Future, ScHoolboy Q + more (4/4/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, Big Sean and Jhene Aiko’s TWENTY88, Future’s Evol, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Drake, Big Sean & Jhene Aiko, Future, ScHoolboy Q + more (4/4/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Drake’s Views From The Six, Big Sean and Jhene Aiko’s TWENTY88, Future’s Evol, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/2/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Cities comes in at … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (4/2/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Cities comes in at … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/4/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. while 50 Cent’s I’m The Man closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (4/4/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. while 50 Cent’s I’m The Man closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

SiriusXM FLY’s nightly show ‘The Happy Hour with Heather B.’ mixes up the perfect concoction of hip-hop and R&B from the ‘90s and ‘00s

You first saw her on MTV’s The Real World: New York and you hear her every morning as co-host on Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning. But Heather B. is now more fly than ever — literally! Your favorite cocktail-creating hip-hop personality is … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

SiriusXM FLY’s nightly show ‘The Happy Hour with Heather B.’ mixes up the perfect concoction of hip-hop and R&B from the ‘90s and ‘00s

You first saw her on MTV’s The Real World: New York and you hear her every morning as co-host on Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning. But Heather B. is now more fly than ever — literally! Your favorite cocktail-creating hip-hop personality is … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, A$AP Ferg, Young Thug, E-40 + more (3/28/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, E-40’s The D-Boy Diary 1 & 2, Young Thug’s Metro Thuggin’ … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, A$AP Ferg, Young Thug, E-40 + more (3/28/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, A$AP Ferg’s Always Strive And Prosper, E-40’s The D-Boy Diary 1 & 2, Young Thug’s Metro Thuggin’ … Continued

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Calvin Harris, Sia, Chris Stapleton, Flume, Miike Snow, Chvrches, M83, Run the Jewels, The Arcs and more

Do you prefer your Coachella to be more of a Couch-ella? Well, you won’t have to leave your home to experience all the great music this year’s festival has to offer! Once again, SiriusXM will be broadcasting live performances and … Continued

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Calvin Harris, Sia, Chris Stapleton, Flume, Miike Snow, Chvrches, M83, Run the Jewels, The Arcs and more

Do you prefer your Coachella to be more of a Couch-ella? Well, you won’t have to leave your home to experience all the great music this year’s festival has to offer! Once again, SiriusXM will be broadcasting live performances and … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/28/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/28/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot followed by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while Kanye West’s No More Parties In L.A. closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

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Music-versary: Prince & The Revolution released ‘Parade’ on March 31, 1986

Release date: March 31, 1986 Backstory: Coming off the critical disappointment of the psychedelic-tinged album Around the World in a Day, Prince released Parade in the spring of 1986 and was suddenly back in the good graces of music critics … Continued

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Music-versary: Prince & The Revolution released ‘Parade’ on March 31, 1986

Release date: March 31, 1986 Backstory: Coming off the critical disappointment of the psychedelic-tinged album Around the World in a Day, Prince released Parade in the spring of 1986 and was suddenly back in the good graces of music critics … Continued

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Music-versary: Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944

If the word “diva” stands for a woman who has fearlessly pursued her dreams, unapologetically built a successful career, and brilliantly reinvented herself again and again, then by all means call Diana Ross a diva. But you must also call … Continued

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Music-versary: Diana Ross was born on March 26, 1944

If the word “diva” stands for a woman who has fearlessly pursued her dreams, unapologetically built a successful career, and brilliantly reinvented herself again and again, then by all means call Diana Ross a diva. But you must also call … Continued

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Backspin honors Phife Dawg with tribute specials all weekend

Following A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Phife Dawg’s passing earlier this week, we’ve been walking down memory lane with old audio from our archives. Over the years, Phife Dawg has come through our studios to talk about his music, life and … Continued

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Backspin honors Phife Dawg with tribute specials all weekend

Following A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Phife Dawg’s passing earlier this week, we’ve been walking down memory lane with old audio from our archives. Over the years, Phife Dawg has come through our studios to talk about his music, life and … Continued

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Music-versary: Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942

“Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting…it’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening,” Aretha Franklin said during a 2014 CBC News interview. For anyone who has listened to the Queen of Soul’s music, this is … Continued

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Music-versary: Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942

“Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting…it’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening,” Aretha Franklin said during a 2014 CBC News interview. For anyone who has listened to the Queen of Soul’s music, this is … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kendrick Lamar, Future, French Montana, 2 Chainz & Lil’ Wayne + more (3/21/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled Unmastered, 2 Chainz and Lil’ Wayne’s ColleGrove, Royce da 5’9″‘s Layers, French Montana’s Wave Gods and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Kendrick Lamar, Future, French Montana, 2 Chainz & Lil’ Wayne + more (3/21/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled Unmastered, 2 Chainz and Lil’ Wayne’s ColleGrove, Royce da 5’9″‘s Layers, French Montana’s Wave Gods and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

RIP Phife Dawg: Remembering the co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest co-founder and a founding father of hip-hop, Phife Dawg, died last night at the age of 45, leaving fans of hip-hop’s golden age with a heavy heart. His cause of death has not yet been revealed, … Continued

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RIP Phife Dawg: Remembering the co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest co-founder and a founding father of hip-hop, Phife Dawg, died last night at the age of 45, leaving fans of hip-hop’s golden age with a heavy heart. His cause of death has not yet been revealed, … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/19/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. Future’s Stick Talk comes in at number three with To Gotti … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/19/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. A$AP Ferg and Future’s New Level takes the top spot followed by Drake’s Summer Sixteen at number two. Future’s Stick Talk comes in at number three with To Gotti … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/21/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. while A$AP Ferg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/21/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. while A$AP Ferg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Best moments from Sway in the Morning’s two-day broadcast in Austin

Last week, Shade 45‘s Sway in the Morning took on Austin with a special two-day broadcast airing LIVE from YouTube Music at Coppertank. Sway and his crew hosted performances and interviews with artists such as Andy Mineo, Talib Kewli, Wyclef Jean, and Kevin … Continued

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Best moments from Sway in the Morning’s two-day broadcast in Austin

Last week, Shade 45‘s Sway in the Morning took on Austin with a special two-day broadcast airing LIVE from YouTube Music at Coppertank. Sway and his crew hosted performances and interviews with artists such as Andy Mineo, Talib Kewli, Wyclef Jean, and Kevin … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kendrick Lamar, K. Michelle, Fetty Wap + more (3/14/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled Unmastered, K. Michelle’s More Issues Than Vogue, Monty’s Monty Zoo and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kendrick Lamar, K. Michelle, Fetty Wap + more (3/14/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kendrick Lamar’s Untitled Unmastered, K. Michelle’s More Issues Than Vogue, Monty’s Monty Zoo and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/12/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Drake and Future’s Big Rings at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/12/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Drake and Future’s Big Rings at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/14/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Meyhem Lauren’s Money In My Pocket while Drake and Future’s Big Rings closes out the top three. Take a look at who else … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/14/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Meyhem Lauren’s Money In My Pocket while Drake and Future’s Big Rings closes out the top three. Take a look at who else … Continued

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Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/7/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Drake and Future’s Jumpman while 50 Cent’s Too Rich closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s cut, … Continued

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Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (3/7/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot followed by Drake and Future’s Jumpman while 50 Cent’s Too Rich closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s cut, … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Tinashe, Post Malone, Ro James + more (3/7/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Tinashe’s Joyride, Ro James’ El Dorado, Kodak Black’s Heart Of The Projects, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Tinashe, Post Malone, Ro James + more (3/7/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Tinashe’s Joyride, Ro James’ El Dorado, Kodak Black’s Heart Of The Projects, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Travi$ Scott tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/5/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez at No. 2. Drake and Future’s Big Rings comes in at number … Continued

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Travi$ Scott tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (3/5/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez at No. 2. Drake and Future’s Big Rings comes in at number … Continued

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Music-versary: Whitney Houston’s eponymous debut began No. 1 run on March 8, 1986

Music industry executives who are obsessed with first week sales numbers could take a patience lesson from Whitney Houston. The star’s self-titled debut album reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts on March 8, 1986 — more than a year after … Continued

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Music-versary: Whitney Houston’s eponymous debut began No. 1 run on March 8, 1986

Music industry executives who are obsessed with first week sales numbers could take a patience lesson from Whitney Houston. The star’s self-titled debut album reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts on March 8, 1986 — more than a year after … Continued

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Yo Gotti tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/27/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM takes the top spot followed by Kevin Gates’ Really Really at No. 2. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with … Continued

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Yo Gotti tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/27/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM takes the top spot followed by Kevin Gates’ Really Really at No. 2. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Rae Sremmurd, Yo Gotti + more (2/29/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo, Yo Gotti’s The Art of Hustle, Fool Boy Marley’s Success Story and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

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New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Rae Sremmurd, Yo Gotti + more (2/29/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo, Yo Gotti’s The Art of Hustle, Fool Boy Marley’s Success Story and more! Take them for a spin, … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Kanye West tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/29/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Kanye West’s No More Parties In LA takes the number one spot followed by Kevin Gates’ 2 Phones while ASAP Ferg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s cut, and … Continued

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Kanye West tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/29/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Kanye West’s No More Parties In LA takes the number one spot followed by Kevin Gates’ 2 Phones while ASAP Ferg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s cut, and … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/20/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Travi$ Scott’s Antidote at number two. Kevin Gates’ Really Really comes in at number three with Yo … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/20/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Travi$ Scott’s Antidote at number two. Kevin Gates’ Really Really comes in at number three with Yo … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Kanye West tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/22/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Kanye West’s No More Parties In LA takes the number one spot followed by Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. while Drake and Future’s Jumpman closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Kanye West tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/22/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Kanye West’s No More Parties In LA takes the number one spot followed by Pusha T and Kanye West’s M.P.A. while Drake and Future’s Jumpman closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Black History Month: Woke lyrics by black artists

***Check out our exclusive 2022 Black History Month channels here*** Black History Month is about celebrating the achievements of African Americans and recognizing the central role black people and black culture has played in the history of the United States. It is … Continued

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Black History Month: Woke lyrics by black artists

***Check out our exclusive 2022 Black History Month channels here*** Black History Month is about celebrating the achievements of African Americans and recognizing the central role black people and black culture has played in the history of the United States. It is … Continued

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Music-versary: Happy birthday Dr. Dre!

Eminem’s Shade 45 celebrates hip-hop icon Dr. Dre with special mixes by DJ Wonder, Lord Sear, and Statik Selektah on their shows plus Dre’s biggest hits every hour throughout the day on Feb. 18. In a moving speech at ASCAP’s 23rd annual … Continued

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Music-versary: Happy birthday Dr. Dre!

Eminem’s Shade 45 celebrates hip-hop icon Dr. Dre with special mixes by DJ Wonder, Lord Sear, and Statik Selektah on their shows plus Dre’s biggest hits every hour throughout the day on Feb. 18. In a moving speech at ASCAP’s 23rd annual … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: G-Eazy, 2 Chainz, Drake + more (2/15/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from G-Eazy’s When It’s Dark Out, Kent Jone’s Tours mixtape, Kevin Gates’ Isah, 2 Chainz’ Felt Like Cappin, Drake’s Views From The 6, Future’s Purple … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: G-Eazy, 2 Chainz, Drake + more (2/15/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from G-Eazy’s When It’s Dark Out, Kent Jone’s Tours mixtape, Kevin Gates’ Isah, 2 Chainz’ Felt Like Cappin, Drake’s Views From The 6, Future’s Purple … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/15/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot follow by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while A$AP Freg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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Dr. Dre tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/15/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Dr. Dre’s All In A Day’s Work takes the number one spot follow by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while A$AP Freg’s New Level closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/13/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz takes the top spot followed by Kevin Gates’ Really Really at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with Yo Gotti and … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/13/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz takes the top spot followed by Kevin Gates’ Really Really at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with Yo Gotti and … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Music-versary: 2Pac released All Eyez on Me on February 13, 1996

Release date: February 13, 1996 Credits: Suge Knight (executive producer), DJ Quick, Johnny J, Dat Nigga Daz, DeVante, DJ Pooh, Dr. Dre, Lawlay, Bobby “Bobcat” Ervin, Dave Aron, Johnny J, Mike Mosley, Doug Rasheed, Rick Rock, QD3, 2Pac Backstory: Immediately … Continued

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Music-versary: 2Pac released All Eyez on Me on February 13, 1996

Release date: February 13, 1996 Credits: Suge Knight (executive producer), DJ Quick, Johnny J, Dat Nigga Daz, DeVante, DJ Pooh, Dr. Dre, Lawlay, Bobby “Bobcat” Ervin, Dave Aron, Johnny J, Mike Mosley, Doug Rasheed, Rick Rock, QD3, 2Pac Backstory: Immediately … Continued

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J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/6/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (2/6/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s A Tale Of 2 Citiez takes the top spot followed by Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Beyonce, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez + more (2/8/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Bryson Tiller’s Trapsoul, Audio Push’s The Stone Junction, Young Greatness’s I Tried To Tell, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Beyonce, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez + more (2/8/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from Bryson Tiller’s Trapsoul, Audio Push’s The Stone Junction, Young Greatness’s I Tried To Tell, and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know which … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/8/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot follow by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz’s Jason closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s … Continued

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A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/8/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot follow by 50 Cent’s I’m The Man while Jadakiss and Swizz Beatz’s Jason closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made this week’s … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Jazz/Standards, Music

6 essential music icons to celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month, so while just the tip of the iceberg, we asked some or our programmers to name just one of the most influential black musicians on their channels. Here’s what they picked. Backspin (Ch. 43) : Grandmaster … Continued

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6 essential music icons to celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month, so while just the tip of the iceberg, we asked some or our programmers to name just one of the most influential black musicians on their channels. Here’s what they picked. Backspin (Ch. 43) : Grandmaster … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Wiz Khalifa clears air on Kanye beef: ‘I would never go out of my way to disrespect anyone’

Just in case you were living under a rock last week – or on vacation smoking dubes on a tropical island away from all mass communication – Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa got into a Twitter war. Then, Kanye and Wiz’s … Continued

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Wiz Khalifa clears air on Kanye beef: ‘I would never go out of my way to disrespect anyone’

Just in case you were living under a rock last week – or on vacation smoking dubes on a tropical island away from all mass communication – Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa got into a Twitter war. Then, Kanye and Wiz’s … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Rihanna, Drake, Wiz Khalifa + more (2/1/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Rihanna’s ANTI, Drake’s Views from the 6, Wiz Khalifa’s KHALIFA, 2 Chainz’s Felt Like Cappin and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Rihanna, Drake, Wiz Khalifa + more (2/1/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Rihanna’s ANTI, Drake’s Views from the 6, Wiz Khalifa’s KHALIFA, 2 Chainz’s Felt Like Cappin and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake once again top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot again followed by Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM at number two. Kevin Gate’s Really Really comes in at number three with 2 … Continued

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Future & Drake once again top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/30/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot again followed by Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM at number two. Kevin Gate’s Really Really comes in at number three with 2 … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/1/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot follow by Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and Anna Wise’s These Walls while 50 Cent’s I’m The Man closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

A$AP Ferg tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (2/1/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, A$AP Ferg’s New Level takes the number one spot follow by Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and Anna Wise’s These Walls while 50 Cent’s I’m The Man closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

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Super Bowl cocktails: Watch the big game with drinks inspired by your favorite halftime acts

Super Bowl 50 is upon us. Of course, not everyone’s team made it to the final game, and let’s be honest, not everyone really cares about football. However, it’s pretty likely you’ll be tuned to NFL Radio (or CBS TV) come … Continued

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Super Bowl cocktails: Watch the big game with drinks inspired by your favorite halftime acts

Super Bowl 50 is upon us. Of course, not everyone’s team made it to the final game, and let’s be honest, not everyone really cares about football. However, it’s pretty likely you’ll be tuned to NFL Radio (or CBS TV) come … Continued

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We will rock you: Listen to 24/7 pump up the jams for Super Bowl weekend

Airing Friday 2/5 at 5 pm ET through Sunday 2/7 on Hair Nation, Ch. 39. We Will Rock You. We Are the Champions. Start Me Up. All I Do is Win … the Super Bowl is all about tough competition, … Continued

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We will rock you: Listen to 24/7 pump up the jams for Super Bowl weekend

Airing Friday 2/5 at 5 pm ET through Sunday 2/7 on Hair Nation, Ch. 39. We Will Rock You. We Are the Champions. Start Me Up. All I Do is Win … the Super Bowl is all about tough competition, … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Redman ‘Rocks Da Spot’ on Backspin with the soundtrack to his life

Legendary rapper/DJ/producer/actor Redman recently took over Backspin (Ch. 43) to share the classic tracks that soundtracked his life — from David Bowie to Wu-Tang Clan. Ahead of each song, he gave commentary about how it related to his life. Hear … Continued

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Redman ‘Rocks Da Spot’ on Backspin with the soundtrack to his life

Legendary rapper/DJ/producer/actor Redman recently took over Backspin (Ch. 43) to share the classic tracks that soundtracked his life — from David Bowie to Wu-Tang Clan. Ahead of each song, he gave commentary about how it related to his life. Hear … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s No Role Modelz at number two. Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/23/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s No Role Modelz at number two. Yo Gotti’s Down In The DM comes in at number three with … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Meek Mill, DJ Mustard, Dreezy + more (1/25/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from DJ Mustard’s Burn In The Truth, Dreezy’s From Now On EP, Meek Mill’s 4/4 EP and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Meek Mill, DJ Mustard, Dreezy + more (1/25/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat and Hip-Hop Nation. Check out material from DJ Mustard’s Burn In The Truth, Dreezy’s From Now On EP, Meek Mill’s 4/4 EP and more! Take them for a spin, and let us know … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Travi$ Scott tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/25/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the number one spot follow by Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and Anna Wise’s These Walls while Colonel Loud, Young Dolph and T.I.’s California (Remix) closes out the top three. Take a look at who … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Travi$ Scott tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/25/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the number one spot follow by Kendrick Lamar, Bilal and Anna Wise’s These Walls while Colonel Loud, Young Dolph and T.I.’s California (Remix) closes out the top three. Take a look at who … Continued

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Tyrese calls for Chris Rock to step down as Oscars host following #OscarsSoWhite controversy

Tyrese Gibson is calling for Chris Rock to step down as this year’s Oscars host following the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity among nominees. Speaking to Sway Calloway on Shade 45, he said that although he understands Rock needs … Continued

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Tyrese calls for Chris Rock to step down as Oscars host following #OscarsSoWhite controversy

Tyrese Gibson is calling for Chris Rock to step down as this year’s Oscars host following the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity among nominees. Speaking to Sway Calloway on Shade 45, he said that although he understands Rock needs … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Brandy, Dave East + more (1/18/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s Swish, Puff Daddy’s MMM, 2 Chainz’s Trap-A-Velli Tre, Dave East’s Hate Me Now and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Brandy, Dave East + more (1/18/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s Swish, Puff Daddy’s MMM, 2 Chainz’s Trap-A-Velli Tre, Dave East’s Hate Me Now and more! Take them for a spin, and let us … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Colonel Loud + Young Dolph top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/18/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Colonel Loud and Young Dolph’s California takes the number one spot follow by Travi$ Scott’s Antidote while Jeezy and Janelle Monae’s Sweet Life closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Colonel Loud + Young Dolph top the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/18/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Colonel Loud and Young Dolph’s California takes the number one spot follow by Travi$ Scott’s Antidote while Jeezy and Janelle Monae’s Sweet Life closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s No Role Modelz at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with The Game and … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/16/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Jumpman takes the top spot followed by J. Cole’s No Role Modelz at number two. Travi$ Scott’s Antidote comes in at number three with The Game and … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Kid Ink, Pusha T + more (1/11/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s Swish, Pusha T’s Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, Kid Ink’s Summer in the Winter, E-40’s Poverty and Prosperity, A$AP Ferg’s Always … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

New Hip-Hop: Kanye West, Kid Ink, Pusha T + more (1/11/2016)

Attention hip-hop fans! We’ve added new songs to our hip-hop channels The Heat, Hip-Hop Nation and Shade 45. Check out material from Kanye West’s Swish, Pusha T’s Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, Kid Ink’s Summer in the Winter, E-40’s Poverty and Prosperity, A$AP Ferg’s Always … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/09/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Where Ya At takes the top spot followed by Dej Loaf & Big Sean’s Back Up at number two. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz comes … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Future & Drake top Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/09/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. Future and Drake’s Where Ya At takes the top spot followed by Dej Loaf & Big Sean’s Back Up at number two. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz comes … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Travi$ Scott tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/11/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the number one spot followed by Colonel Loud’s California feat. Young Dolph while Kendrick Lamar’s These Walls feat. Bilal and Anna Wise closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Travi$ Scott tops the Shade 45 10.5 Countdown (1/11/2016)

On this week’s Shade 45 10.5 countdown, Travi$ Scott’s Antidote takes the number one spot followed by Colonel Loud’s California feat. Young Dolph while Kendrick Lamar’s These Walls feat. Bilal and Anna Wise closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

Eminem & Gwen Stefani reign on Shade 45’s Top 45 of 2015 list

On Shade 45′s Top 45 of 2015 countdown, Eminem and Gwen Stefani’s Kings Never Die takes the number one spot followed by Statik Selektah’s Beautiful Life while Future’s Commas closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made the best of … Continued

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Eminem & Gwen Stefani reign on Shade 45’s Top 45 of 2015 list

On Shade 45′s Top 45 of 2015 countdown, Eminem and Gwen Stefani’s Kings Never Die takes the number one spot followed by Statik Selektah’s Beautiful Life while Future’s Commas closes out the top three. Take a look at who else made the best of … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/02/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz takes the top spot followed by Curren$y/August Alsina/Lil’ Wayne’s Bottom of the Bottle with Dej Loaf/Big Sean’s Back Up in at number three. Travi$ … Continued

Hip-Hop/R&B, Music

J. Cole tops Hip Hop Nation’s Music Meeting this week (1/02/16)

This week’s Hip Hop Nation Music Meeting is full of collaborations and remixes from your favorite artists. J. Cole’s No Role Modelz takes the top spot followed by Curren$y/August Alsina/Lil’ Wayne’s Bottom of the Bottle with Dej Loaf/Big Sean’s Back Up in at number three. Travi$ … Continued

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