It’s Not Too Late to Discover CupcakKe, A Rapper You Need to Know
It isn’t easy to discover new music. Our Spotify homepages generate playlists of artists we’ve already starred, of albums we already know and love. New rap music, in particular, is difficult to come by. With the genre expanding as the years go on, with more and more cities becoming rap music hubs, wading through the ... <a title="It’s Not Too Late to Discover CupcakKe, A Rapper You Need to Know" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/its-not-too-late-to-discover-cupcakke-a-rapper-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about It’s Not Too Late to Discover CupcakKe, A Rapper You Need to Know">Read more</a>
10 Rappers We Want to Hear from Right Now
All throughout American history, music has been used as a vehicle for protest. From the civil rights movement, to Me Too, to Black Lives Matter, music and its artists have played an important role in aiding the social conscious through periods of change. One genre in particular has famously voiced the plight, the ongoing mistreatment, ... <a title="10 Rappers We Want to Hear from Right Now" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-rappers-we-want-to-hear-from-right-now/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Rappers We Want to Hear from Right Now">Read more</a>
Will Eminem Tour in 2020?
In 2018 Eminem surprise-dropped his 10th studio album, Kamikaze. With hit singles “Fall” and “Venom,” Kamikaze marked a distinct return to the controversial bars and aggressive delivery of Em’s past. Though some fans found it outdated, many were pleased to hear Eminem back to his lyrical, and playful, lack of constraint. Now, Eminem has yet ... <a title="Will Eminem Tour in 2020?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/when-will-eminem-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Will Eminem Tour in 2020?">Read more</a>
Travis Scott Drops Wild Music Video for “Stop Trying to Be God”
It’s been a busy Summer for Travis Scott, who dropped his first solo album since 2016’s Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight just last week (August 3rd). The career defining Astroworld features a number of renown guests, including Frank Ocean, Tame Impala, The Weeknd, and even John Mayer. The first music video to arrive from Astroworld is for “Stop Trying ... <a title="Travis Scott Drops Wild Music Video for “Stop Trying to Be God”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/travis-scott-drops-wild-music-video-for-stop-trying-to-be-god/" aria-label="Read more about Travis Scott Drops Wild Music Video for “Stop Trying to Be God”">Read more</a>
New DJ Khaled feat. Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and More
DJ Khaled has officially entered the contest for song of the summer, with his new banger “No Brainer”. Tapping on some of the best of his former collaborators—Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and Justin Bieber—DJ Khaled uses bouncy production to nail down a contagious summer anthem. Check out “No Brainer” below. The arrival of “No Brainer” ... <a title="New DJ Khaled feat. Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and More" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-dj-khaled-feat-chance-the-rapper-quavo-and-more/" aria-label="Read more about New DJ Khaled feat. Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and More">Read more</a>
Chance the Rapper Shares 4 New Songs
Fans were disappointed to say the least when Chance the Rapper rescinded his plan to release a new album before the Special Olympics in his hometown of Chicago, where he is scheduled to perform. But instead of the highly anticipated follow-up to Coloring Book, Chance the Rapper dropped an EP’s worth of new tracks. These releases follow ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Shares 4 New Songs" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-shares-4-new-songs/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Shares 4 New Songs">Read more</a>
Kanye West Will Hold ‘Project Wyoming’ Events in Multiple Cities
Though this isn’t exactly the Yeezy Tour fans were hoping for since the iconic rapper dropped his 7-track offering Ye, it’s exciting nonetheless. After the announcement of an advance listening party for his Kid Cudi collaboration Kids See Ghosts in L.A., West has updated his website with a list of three events dubbed “Project Wyoming.” Two “Project Wyoming” events are happening today (June 6), in Chicago and Miami, ... <a title="Kanye West Will Hold ‘Project Wyoming’ Events in Multiple Cities" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-will-hold-project-wyoming-events-in-multiple-cities/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Will Hold ‘Project Wyoming’ Events in Multiple Cities">Read more</a>
How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100
On May 6th, Childish Gambino released the stunning visuals for his latest single “This Is America”, which the artist debuted just hours before during his Saturday Night Live performance. Since, “This Is America” has accrued over 70 million streams, while the video has logged over 180 million views. Though radio-play of “This Is America” was at first slow ... <a title="How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/how-childish-gambinos-this-is-america-crowned-billboard-hot-100/" aria-label="Read more about How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100">Read more</a>
Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”
It’s been four years since Nicki Minaj dropped The Pinkprint. Though she’s been largely out of sight, Nicki has since appeared on some bangers, including Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Way Life Goes”, Travis Scott’s “Krippy Kush (Remix)”, in addition to assisting Migos’ Quavo on “She for Keeps”. On Saturday April 8th, Nicki Minaj wrote and deleted a Tweet ... <a title="Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/nicki-minaj-drops-chun-li-and-barbie-tingz/" aria-label="Read more about Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”">Read more</a>
Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”
Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd—consisting of Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee—have teamed up with legendary producer Pharrell on their latest offering from the forthcoming Sr3mm, due out this month. “Chanel“, a sinister trap track, features a Mike WiLL Made-It beat of dissonant synth drones, over which Rae Sremmurd spits the contagious hook: “Take her to Chanel, ... <a title="Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-rae-sremmurd-and-pharrells-new-single-chanel/" aria-label="Read more about Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”">Read more</a>
The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived
In the new mixtape The DAMN. Chronic, DJ Critical Hype—the same producer who brought us Chance the Dropout—lays Kendrick Lamar verses over classic Dre beats. An official collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre has been a pipe dream of several fans for awhile now. But the dream isn’t completely improbable, considering Dr. Dre acted as executive producer on ... <a title="The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-kendrick-lamar-and-dr-dre-mash-up-album-has-arrived/" aria-label="Read more about The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived">Read more</a>
Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B
Cardi B gets up close and personal with herself in “Be Careful”, the newest single from her forthcoming LP. “Be Careful” is a mellow track, laden with high hat and smooth synth, a perfectly constructed backdrop for her emotionally charged lyrics. Check out the full audio of “Be Careful” below. Cardi doesn’t let up when ... <a title="Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-new-singles-be-careful-by-cardi-b/" aria-label="Read more about Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B">Read more</a>
Listen to Nas and Future’s New Track “Walk Thru”
DJ Esco really brought out all the stops for his third LP Kolorblind. Now, with the help of “OG Esco” Nas, and his righthand man Future, Esco has brought us “Walk Thru“. After dominating the charts with his 2016 single “Too Much Sauce” featuring Future and Lil Uzi Vert, Esco has spent the bulk of his time in the ... <a title="Listen to Nas and Future’s New Track “Walk Thru”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-to-nas-and-futures-new-track-walk-thru/" aria-label="Read more about Listen to Nas and Future’s New Track “Walk Thru”">Read more</a>
New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign
Zaytoven, one of Southern hip-hop’s most prolific producers, has been teasing his solo debut for awhile now, and now we finally have the first single. On Thursday night, the Atlanta producer released his new single “What You Think,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremih, and OJ da Juiceman. Check out “What You Think” below. Similarly to much of ... <a title="New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-single-what-you-think-by-zaytoven-ty-dolla-ign/" aria-label="Read more about New Single: “What You Think” by Zaytoven, Ty Dolla $ign">Read more</a>