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LL Cool J shares the interesting way he produces the melodies for his catchy tunes. Jennifer Hudson shares what happened the first time she heard her song on the radio as she compares experiences with the iconic rapper.
On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the new Jeffrey Dahmer show on Netflix (11:33) and how it represents America’s fetish for violence (26:26). Rihanna makes her Superbowl performance announcement (42:24). Joe discusses KRS One’s comments about money in Hip Hop (58:21). Ish talks about a Hip Hop union (1:11:27). Pusha T drops another McDonald’s…
On Wednesday, September 28th, EMPIRE hosted the private listening celebration for Albee Al’s Free the Real at Bacall’s Family Steakhouse. The seventeen-track album is scheduled to release September 30th on all platforms. Throughout the night Albee Al received roses from music influencers, executives, and media personnel. EMPIRE’s VP A&R Bobby Fisher recalled his recent visit…
On this week’s episode, the guys discuss LL Cool J’s response to DJ Akademiks (13:38). The Celtics controversy with coach Ime Udoka (45:01). Joe speaks on Aries Spears requesting to be on the pod(1:18:26). The guys discuss DaBaby’s new album and claims regarding Megan Thee Stallion (1:36:47). Melii joins the show (2:00:50). Melii speaks on…
The Los Angeles Police Department has announced the arrest of two suspects in the robbery and murder of hip-hop/R&B singer PnB Rock, a mother and her 17-year-old son. Reportedly, the woman has been identified as 38-year-old Shauntel Trone. An arrest warrant has been issued for the father, Freddie Lee Trone, 40. The former Atlantic Records…
MC Lyte, the first female rapper to have a gold-certified single and to receive a Grammy nomination was a guest on SiriusXM Urban View’s The Clay Cane Show to promote “Partners in Rhyme,” season 2 which premieres October 13th on ALLBLK.tv which is a part of AMC’s streaming network.
DJ Akademiks continues to find himself on the wrong side of outrage and stopped by Power 105’s The Breakfast Club to address backlash for referring to hip-hop pioneers as old and dusty. The comments drew backlash from rap veterans including LL Cool J and Russell Simmons. He also addresses push-back for referring to Lil Wayne…
Joe kicks off this week’s episode with the Tory Lanez and August Alsina scuffle (11:43). Joe likes Don Q’s new freestyle (39:34). The guys also discuss Freddie Gibbs’ freestyle (54:05), Chaka Zulu shooting incident (56:00), Adam Levine’s side chick struggles (1:05:16). Joe and Ish get in their bag discussing Kanye’s bad business dealings with Gap…