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It’s been three years since Pro Era, the hip-hop collective born out of Brooklyn, dropped The Shift. Mostly every member of Pro Era—founded by the late Capital Steez—has seen their fan base grow extensively since the arrival of The Shift, especially Joey Bada$$, who dropped All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ this past April. Pro Era did themselves a huge service by putting the emphasis on ... <a title="Joey Badass Confirms Pro Era Album in the Works" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/joey-badass-confirms-pro-era-album-in-the-works/" aria-label="Read more about Joey Badass Confirms Pro Era Album in the Works">Read more</a>

We were going to write the best blog post ever laying out epic Mom Fails and countering them with even more glamorous Mom Wins. Unfortunately it was harder than we thought it was going to be. So instead here’s just a real simple thank you to all the moms out there for doing what you do ... <a title="Mom Fails vs Mom Wins - Moms Win Everytime" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/mom-fails-vs-mom-wins-moms-win-everytime/" aria-label="Read more about Mom Fails vs Mom Wins - Moms Win Everytime">Read more</a>

It’s been five years since Nas, one of the best living rappers, released Life is Good, but those of you who’ve been watching Netflix’s original series The Get Down have been listening to the words of Nas for two seasons now, as he’s the executive producer and top lyricist for the Baz Luhrmann directed project. Though we’ve enjoyed hearing ... <a title="It’s Official: Nas Will Release a New Album This Year" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/its-official-nas-will-release-a-new-album-this-year/" aria-label="Read more about It’s Official: Nas Will Release a New Album This Year">Read more</a>

There’s been little to no news of Haim’s follow-up to 2013’s Days are Gone since early last year, when they revealed they were ready to share new music. The band of sisters dropped two new singles ahead of their 2016 European Tour, “Nothing’s Wrong” and “Give Me Just A Little of Your Love“. But soon after, they cancelled ... <a title="Haim Teases New Album With Billboards Around the World" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/haim-teases-new-album-with-billboards-around-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about Haim Teases New Album With Billboards Around the World">Read more</a>

When Frank Ocean dropped “Chanel” last month at the end of his Beats 1 blonded Radio show, we were elated. The duality of Ocean’s lyrics, the cadence of the mood, and his vulnerable yet observant delivery throughout “Chanel” was absolute proof that he’s only getting better. This past Friday, Ocean previewed his new song “Biking”. The trailer primarily ... <a title="New Music: Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-music-frank-ocean-feat-jay-z-and-tyler-the-creator/" aria-label="Read more about New Music: Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator">Read more</a>

Nicki Minaj has recently been all over the hip-hop beef circuit because of her latest diss to Remy Ma in “No Frauds” feat. Lil Wayne and Drake. Though “No Frauds” vibes on a decidedly pop sound, make no mistake, Nicki Minaj took some pretty vicious blows at Remy Ma, who also represents the New York ... <a title="Is Nicki Minaj Getting Ready to Release a New Album?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-nicki-minaj-getting-ready-to-release-a-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Is Nicki Minaj Getting Ready to Release a New Album?">Read more</a>

This past year, Chicago rapper Noname—born Fatimah Warner—appeared on NPR’s list of the top 50 albums of 2016 for her debut Telefone.  The album features fellow hip-hop artists Raury, Saba, Smino, and more. Telefone employs bright melodies and bouncy rhythms to ease the pain of Noname’s darker subject matter embedded in her lyrics. But what is overwhelmingly true ... <a title="Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/noname-performs-on-nprs-tiny-desk-concert-series/" aria-label="Read more about Noname Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series">Read more</a>

Mary J. Blige, one of the most successful neo-soul artists to define and defy the early 90’s, has finally released the track list for her upcoming album Strength of a Woman, her first since The London Sessions, a compilation of live performances that dropped back in 2014. And from the looks of the track list, Mary J. Blige has ... <a title="Mary J. Blige Will Release ‘Strength of a Woman’ Next Month" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/mary-j-blige-will-release-strength-of-a-woman-next-month/" aria-label="Read more about Mary J. Blige Will Release ‘Strength of a Woman’ Next Month">Read more</a>

Yesterday, Lana Del Rey dropped an official trailer via Twitter with the caption “My new record, lust for life, is coming soon“. The black and white visuals show the retro, yet socially aware songstress perched within the H of the Hollywood sign, concocting music as a witch would assemble and perform a spell. In the ... <a title="Lana Del Rey Announces New Album ‘Lust for Life’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lana-del-rey-announces-new-album-lust-for-life/" aria-label="Read more about Lana Del Rey Announces New Album ‘Lust for Life’">Read more</a>

Last week, the Gorillaz dropped not one but four new tracks from their upcoming LP, their first in seven years since the 2010 release of Plastic Beach. The new album, titled Humanz, is set to drop April 28th. And from what we’ve heard so far it seems that the Gorillaz are veering even further in a hip-hop direction, the contributing voices ... <a title="Gorillaz Drop Four New Tracks from New Album ‘Humanz’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/gorillaz-drop-four-new-tracks-from-new-album-humanz/" aria-label="Read more about Gorillaz Drop Four New Tracks from New Album ‘Humanz’">Read more</a>

Late this past Thursday, Kendrick Lamar dropped his first new track since the 2016 release of Untitled. Unmastered, a compilation of previously recorded tracks ranging from the period after good kid m.A.A.d city, to his To Pimp a Butterfly sessions. The new track, titled “The Heart Part IV”, is nearly 5 minutes of rapid fire rhyming against an at times ... <a title="Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Teases Upcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kendrick-lamar-drops-new-track-and-teases-upcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Teases Upcoming Album">Read more</a>

This past Saturday, Drake dropped the highly anticipated body of work More Life on OVO Sound Radio. More Life is a collection of tracks that proclaims to be a playlist, not an album or mixtape like he’s released in the past. The distinction has been a little confusing for fans and critics, and since Billboard declared that playlists are eligible to appear on ... <a title="A Review of Drake’s ‘More Life’ Playlist" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-review-of-drakes-more-life-playlist/" aria-label="Read more about A Review of Drake’s ‘More Life’ Playlist">Read more</a>

It’s been a crazy few years since The Chainsmokers released “#Selfie”, the first track to put them on the map within the millennial EDM/dance crowd. Fans weren’t sure if the duo were going to release a full album rather than dropping consecutive singles like they were doing, a method wasn’t exactly failing. From “Roses” to ... <a title="The Chainsmokers Reveal Full Track List for Debut Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-chainsmokers-reveal-full-track-list/" aria-label="Read more about The Chainsmokers Reveal Full Track List for Debut Album">Read more</a>

UPDATE: Lorde has released the first two singles from her upcoming album Melodrama, in addition to giving us an official release date. The pop star’s highly anticipated sophomore album is set to drop on June 16th. This past weekend on Saturday Night Live, Lorde debuted “Liability“, a song she said was inspired by Rihanna’s “Higher”. Check it out below: Last Summer, ... <a title="Lorde’s New Album Could Drop Next Month" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lordes-new-album-could-drop-next-month/" aria-label="Read more about Lorde’s New Album Could Drop Next Month">Read more</a>