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UPDATE: Taylor Swift has revealed that the highly anticipated follow-up to 1989 will be titled Reputation. The album will be released November 10, 2017. Along with the titled, Taylor Swift revealed the album art, which shows a darker, noir look. This is definitely a deviation from what we’ve seen in the past, confirming what sources have said about Swift revamping her ... <a title="Is Taylor Swift About to Drop a New Album?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-taylor-swift-about-to-drop-a-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Is Taylor Swift About to Drop a New Album?">Read more</a>

Two weeks ago, the beans concerning a new JAY-Z album were finally spilled, as Damian Marley confirmed that the legendary rapper was at work on a new record. This, preceded by the mysterious “4:44” ads that popped up in various cities across the U.S, led fans to believe that Jigga was finally ready to drop ... <a title="Everything We Know About JAY-Z’s New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-jay-zs-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About JAY-Z’s New Album">Read more</a>

After abruptly announcing The Manuscript EP earlier this week, Vic Mensa dropped his latest project today via Soundcloud yesterday. The Manuscript, produced by Pharrell, No I.D, and others, is quite the treat for those who’ve been following the Chicago rapper’s career, which began to take off even before the rapid rise of fellow Chicagoan Chance the ... <a title="Vic Mensa Releases ‘The Manuscript’ EP" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/vic-mensa-releases-the-manuscript-ep/" aria-label="Read more about Vic Mensa Releases ‘The Manuscript’ EP">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>

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>

For those of you who’ve heard of Sampha, it’s likely because of his collaborative work with SBTRKT, Solange, Kanye West, Drake, Jessie Ware, and others. And he’s been a true blessing to all of those musicians listed, just listen to “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange, or the deeply complex “Saint Pablo” by Kanye West. Sampha is ... <a title="Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sampha-delivers-on-first-full-length-album-process/" aria-label="Read more about Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’">Read more</a>

Things have been moving pretty quickly for 23 year old Chance the Rapper since releasing his third mixtape back in May 2016. Before even a year has passed, Chance has appeared on pretty much every major talk show, was the first independent artist to perform on SNL (twice), hosted the first music festival—the Magnificent Coloring Day—to ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Will Embark On a 40-City Arena Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-will-embark-on-a-40-city-arena-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Will Embark On a 40-City Arena Tour">Read more</a>

Last week, A Tribe Called Quest released their last full length LP, We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service. The title is likely a reference to Phife Dawg, the late co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest, who unfortunately died before the album’s completion. We Got it From Here is Tribe’s first studio album in 18 years ... <a title="A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-tribe-called-quest-will-embark-on-one-last-world-tour/" aria-label="Read more about A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour">Read more</a>

In just a few years, Chance the Rapper went from being a promising talent in Chicago’s rap scene, to the most widely known independent artist in the genre. All the while, Chance has maintained modesty, and most importantly, has stayed true to his own vision, a vision which could only be achieved while remaining unsigned. ... <a title="10 Moments When Chance the Rapper Stole Our Hearts" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-times-chance-the-rapper-stole-our-hearts/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Moments When Chance the Rapper Stole Our Hearts">Read more</a>

3On May 13th, Chance the Rapper fans were gifted Coloring Book, his third LP/mixtape. Coloring Book features appearances by Kanye,  Lil Wayne,  2Chainz,  Young Thug,  Justin Beiber, and more. But perhaps the most notable aspect of Coloring Book compared to Chance’s past efforts is that it includes several moments of gospel-rap, church choir arrangements, and plenty of soulful trumpet interludes. And though he ... <a title="New Chance The Rapper Album, Upcoming Tour, and More" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-chance-the-rapper-album-upcoming-tour-and-more/" aria-label="Read more about New Chance The Rapper Album, Upcoming Tour, and More">Read more</a>

Editor’s note: I am writing this hours before this show at MSG occurs tonight. I’m quite unsure of what I am set to experience tonight (will there be fashion models walking the runway while Yeezy’s The Life of Pablo plays from the speakers? Will Kanye himself be performing his songs? Will there be some sort ... <a title="Firsthand Reaction from Kanye’s Debut of The Life of Pablo at MSG" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/firsthand-reaction-from-kanyes-debut-of-the-life-of-pablo-at-msg/" aria-label="Read more about Firsthand Reaction from Kanye’s Debut of The Life of Pablo at MSG">Read more</a>

Will Kanye West Tour the USA again in 2014? We think so! Check out why you might get to catch the divisive rapper, producer, and fashion mogul in concert this year. The Yeezus Tour - New Zealand and Australia The much-talked-about Yeezus Tour is still underway in New Zealand and Australia, where he will be ... <a title="Kanye West Tour | Will Kanye West Tour USA in 2014?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Tour | Will Kanye West Tour USA in 2014?">Read more</a>

According to Lil Wayne‘s friends, Tha Carter V is on the way. Drake told the crowd at a concert in New Orleans in February that Wayne would be dropping his new album on May 5. That date is likely not set in stone, but in an interview at music festival SXSW, Young Money president Mack Maine confirmed that Wayne is getting ... <a title="Lil’ Wayne News: Tha Carter V Is Coming Soon | Listen To New Single" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lil-wayne-news-tha-carter-v-is-coming-soon/" aria-label="Read more about Lil’ Wayne News: Tha Carter V Is Coming Soon | Listen To New Single">Read more</a>

You read right: Kanye West is planning to release a spoken word album. He will reportedly make the three-hour recording available on vinyl, and it will feature everything from his views on the environment to life with fiancee Kim Kardashian and their 10-month-old daughter North. A source says Kanye is excited by the ”groundbreaking” record and has set ... <a title="Kanye West Spoken Word Album | Watch Kanye Perform Slam Poetry" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-spoken-word-album/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Spoken Word Album | Watch Kanye Perform Slam Poetry">Read more</a>