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It’s been a quiet year on the Kanye West front since he cancelled his major “Saint Pablo” tour, was hospitalized for various emergencies, and made a puzzling appearance with then-President-elect Donald Trump. Just a couple months ago, Kanye West was reported to be sequestered off in Jackson Hole, working on new music with some promising names, ... <a title="Kanye West Announces Two New Albums" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-announces-two-new-albums/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Announces Two New Albums">Read more</a>

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz has announced his upcoming LP Rap or Go to the League, a project which follows an EP that was released earlier this month, the hard-hitting The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It.  2 Chainz knows how to rattle his fans. The news of his forthcoming LP—its recency to The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It, or ... <a title="2 Chainz Announces Next Album ‘Rap or Go to the League’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/2-chainz-announces-next-album-rap-or-go-to-the-league/" aria-label="Read more about 2 Chainz Announces Next Album ‘Rap or Go to the League’">Read more</a>

Rappers Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign both have big releases coming up, with Gucci Mane’s Mr. Davis arriving at midnight (Oct. 13th) and Dolla dropping his long-awaited sophomore LP Beach House 3 on Oct. 27th. So far, both GuWop and Dolla have done an incredibly job leaking music from their forthcoming projects and getting fans hyped up about their new ... <a title="Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign Collaborate on “Enormous”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/gucci-mane-and-ty-dolla-ign-collaborate-on-enormous/" aria-label="Read more about Gucci Mane and Ty Dolla $ign Collaborate on “Enormous”">Read more</a>

It’s been the most incredible journey for young Chicago MC Chance the Rapper, who, just last night, received the BET Humanitarian of the Year Award. This Summer, Chance will continue his “Be Encouraged” Tour, which includes headlining performances at music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Life is Beautiful Festival in Vegas. For those of you ... <a title="Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/chance-the-rapper-will-return-to-nyc-this-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Chance the Rapper Will Return to NYC This Fall">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 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>

On Valentine’s Day, Future announced that he will be dropping his new, self-titled album on February 17th. In addition to this amazing news, Future also informed fans that he will be going on tour with Tory Lanez and Migos, the hip-hop collective who was recently endorsed at the Golden Globes by Donald Glover and is ... <a title="Future Announces New Album and ‘Nobody Safe’ Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/future-announces-new-album-and-nobody-safe-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Future Announces New Album and ‘Nobody Safe’ Tour">Read more</a>

Three years into their career, Migos—the three member hip-hop group from Lawrenceville, Georgia—released “Versace”, their first viral rap hit. The song was remixed and then performed by Drake at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Awards, a true honor in itself. “Versace” was followed up by “Look At My Dab“, the first of many hits from Migos ... <a title="Migos Release ‘Culture’ And Will Perform in NYC Tonight" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/migos-release-culture-and-will-perform-in-nyc-tonight/" aria-label="Read more about Migos Release ‘Culture’ And Will Perform in NYC Tonight">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>

Today on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show, Childish Gambino premiered the second new single off his forthcoming album, Awaken, My Love! The new song is titled “Redbone” and echoes some of the more soulful notes we saw from the album’s first released single “Me and Your Mama”. Both offerings are indicative that Awaken, My Love is going to ... <a title="Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/childish-gambino-drops-new-song-from-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Childish Gambino Drops New Song from Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have released a new track which tackles the devastating scope of opioid addiction. The new song, titled “Drug Dealer”, features the vocals of Ariana DeBoo and co-production by Joshua “Budo” Karp. “Drug Dealer” is characterized by its subdued piano, poignant lyrics, and emotional chorus. Though the new song is deeply personal, it speaks ... <a title="Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/macklemore-drops-new-song-drug-dealer/" aria-label="Read more about Macklemore Drops New Song ‘Drug Dealer’">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>