2017
Music: Alesia Lani – Resilient
Two years after releasing her debut album “First Impression,” singer and native Texan Alesia Lani releases her soulful follow-up “Resilient.” The 15-track project features appearances by Peace, G-Jet and Quinton B. Smith and includes the lead single “Intentions.”
Music: Jimmy ValenTime – On Your Own
Jimmy ValenTime is a fixture in the New York City underground having been featured on 2DopeBoyz, NBC (CH 4-NY), mentioned on XXL and more. The South Bronx native, born to a Dominican mother, and European mother, experienced a lot of strife and witnessed a lot of violence growing up. All of which have driven his…
Mixtape: GIF The Great – Small Fortune 2
Combining unmatched lyricism with infectious rhythms, Bronx emcee GiF The Great drops the second installment in his Small Fortune series.
NBA Fines Lakers for Violating Anti-Tampering Rule
The NBA announced today that it has fined the Los Angeles Lakers $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule. This action followed an independent investigation by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The conduct at issue involved communications by Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka with the agent representing Paul George that constituted a…
The Bigger Picture Podcast with Dakari – Episode 4
Listen to episode 4 of The Bigger Picture with Dakari as she discusses colorism with Be’n Original with special guest Vivian Green.
Big BZ Takes You Around NYC in ‘Make ‘em Klap’ Video
Brooklyn rapper Big BZ dropped the visual for his hit single “Make ‘em Klap.” The track gives an appreciative nod to the 80s, with a sample of Eric B and Rakim’s 1987 debut track “Erik B for President.” The track also makes allusions to 90s hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G. and modern hit-makers like Nicki Minaj….