Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu is an artist who sings from the soul and takes listeners on their own spiritual journey. Her lyrics are sometimes playful and sometimes deadly serious and are accompanied by a unique arrangement of jazz and hiphop music. Watch her play “Rimshot”  and “Green Eyes” in this special short set.

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals take inspiration from an eclectic set of genres and produce a soulful combination of everything with hip-hop roots. Watch them blow the audience away with “Come Down” “Heart Don’t Stand A Chance” “Put Me Thru” and “Suede”.

Ibeyi

These twin sisters tap into their Afro-Cuban roots to create mind-blowing music which transcends cultural boundaries. Watch them play “Oddudua” “Deathless” “Valé” and “Transmission/Michaelion”.

Tom Misch

Tom Misch and his band ooze talent and that sweet jazzy flavor. Their complex rhythms keep the audience on their toes and they continuously surprise and impress. Watch them play “It Runs Through Me” “I Wish” and “Movie” here.

Jorja Smith

This powerful and ambient performance showcases Jorja Smith’s remarkable vocal talent. Watch her play “On My Mind” “Teenage Fantasy” and “Blue Lights” at her dimly lit, atmospheric Tinky Desk concert.

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Rapper Young Thug has been building a fanbase with constant mixtapes and hits such as “Stoner” and “Best Friend.” Let’s not forget about his multitude of features in songs with T.I., Nicki Minaj, and DJ Snake.

For the release of his 2017 mixtape Beautiful Thugger Girls, he wanted it to be special. He dropped the 14-song release on June 16th, which is the birthday of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. In a tweet, he declared himself to be finishing what the late artist started by calling himself the “new Pac.”

This isn’t the first time someone put Young Thug and Tupac in the same sentence. In a 2016 interview with Pigeons and Planes, Wyclef Jean said that Thug reminded him of the platinum-selling artist. The two worked together on Thug’s mixtape Jeffery and Wyclef’s J’ouvert EP.

Will Young Thug ever be as popular as Tupac? It’s too early to tell, but you can bet he’ll have a career full of accolades and praise from his peers.

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However, even in the boy’s club environment, some were bound to stand out above the rest. Drake and Migos were the top two R&B hitmakers that ruled the charts with an iron fist.

For all of the four years, Drake has topped the list (with the last three occurring consecutively), Drake has consistently proven the benefits of getting in touch with your sensitive side. His 2017 release “More Life” only further cemented his reputation as the reigning king of silky-smooth tunes, rocketing him straight to the top of Billboard’s year-end list.

Migos are newcomers but managed to sustain their uproarious success from the previous year all throughout 2017, partially in thanks to a well-timed meme that started their year on the right foot.

After lyrics from their hit single “Bad And Boujee” spawned a wave of internet jokes (and even a Golden Globes shoutout from fellow Atlanta native Donald Glover), it seemed as though the slick rap trio could do nothing but win.

The post These Were The Top R&B Acts Of 2017 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The most recent subject of the rapper’s musings has been Jay-Z’s recent album 4:44, which quickly amassed praise from critics and fans alike following its surprise release last summer.

While far from family-friendly, 50 Cent’s unofficial review of the record generally appeared to agree with its positive reception.

“I listened to that 4:44. I thought it was alright. I liked the s***,” begins 50. “But I’mma keep it a hundred, [the album] was a little too smart. I felt like I was supposed to be wearing like, glasses and tie like a sweater around my waist. It was like Ivy League s***.”

Say what you will, 50 Cent certainly does have a way with words.

The rapper-turned-entrepreneur also went on to discuss the relationship between up-and-coming hip-hop stars and more established acts, such as himself and Jay.

“You can’t be the best rapper at 47 because the new [rappers] are here. They coming with new s*** going on,” he said, humbly advocating for older acts to leave room for newcomers.

The post Here Is What 50 Cent Had To Say About Jay-Z’s New Album “4:44” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu is an artist who sings from the soul and takes listeners on their own spiritual journey. Her lyrics are sometimes playful and sometimes deadly serious and are accompanied by a unique arrangement of jazz and hiphop music. Watch her play “Rimshot”  and “Green Eyes” in this special short set.

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals

Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals take inspiration from an eclectic set of genres and produce a soulful combination of everything with hip-hop roots. Watch them blow the audience away with “Come Down” “Heart Don’t Stand A Chance” “Put Me Thru” and “Suede”.

Ibeyi

These twin sisters tap into their Afro-Cuban roots to create mind-blowing music which transcends cultural boundaries. Watch them play “Oddudua” “Deathless” “Valé” and “Transmission/Michaelion”.

Tom Misch

Tom Misch and his band ooze talent and that sweet jazzy flavor. Their complex rhythms keep the audience on their toes and they continuously surprise and impress. Watch them play “It Runs Through Me” “I Wish” and “Movie” here.

Jorja Smith

This powerful and ambient performance showcases Jorja Smith’s remarkable vocal talent. Watch her play “On My Mind” “Teenage Fantasy” and “Blue Lights” at her dimly lit, atmospheric Tinky Desk concert.

The post 5 Tiny Desk Concerts You Can’t Miss appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Rapper Young Thug has been building a fanbase with constant mixtapes and hits such as “Stoner” and “Best Friend.” Let’s not forget about his multitude of features in songs with T.I., Nicki Minaj, and DJ Snake.

For the release of his 2017 mixtape Beautiful Thugger Girls, he wanted it to be special. He dropped the 14-song release on June 16th, which is the birthday of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. In a tweet, he declared himself to be finishing what the late artist started by calling himself the “new Pac.”

This isn’t the first time someone put Young Thug and Tupac in the same sentence. In a 2016 interview with Pigeons and Planes, Wyclef Jean said that Thug reminded him of the platinum-selling artist. The two worked together on Thug’s mixtape Jeffery and Wyclef’s J’ouvert EP.

Will Young Thug ever be as popular as Tupac? It’s too early to tell, but you can bet he’ll have a career full of accolades and praise from his peers.

The post Young Thug Labeled Himself This Generation’s Tupac Shakur appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

However, even in the boy’s club environment, some were bound to stand out above the rest. Drake and Migos were the top two R&B hitmakers that ruled the charts with an iron fist.

For all of the four years, Drake has topped the list (with the last three occurring consecutively), Drake has consistently proven the benefits of getting in touch with your sensitive side. His 2017 release “More Life” only further cemented his reputation as the reigning king of silky-smooth tunes, rocketing him straight to the top of Billboard’s year-end list.

Migos are newcomers but managed to sustain their uproarious success from the previous year all throughout 2017, partially in thanks to a well-timed meme that started their year on the right foot.

After lyrics from their hit single “Bad And Boujee” spawned a wave of internet jokes (and even a Golden Globes shoutout from fellow Atlanta native Donald Glover), it seemed as though the slick rap trio could do nothing but win.

The post These Were The Top R&B Acts Of 2017 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The most recent subject of the rapper’s musings has been Jay-Z’s recent album 4:44, which quickly amassed praise from critics and fans alike following its surprise release last summer.

While far from family-friendly, 50 Cent’s unofficial review of the record generally appeared to agree with its positive reception.

“I listened to that 4:44. I thought it was alright. I liked the s***,” begins 50. “But I’mma keep it a hundred, [the album] was a little too smart. I felt like I was supposed to be wearing like, glasses and tie like a sweater around my waist. It was like Ivy League s***.”

Say what you will, 50 Cent certainly does have a way with words.

The rapper-turned-entrepreneur also went on to discuss the relationship between up-and-coming hip-hop stars and more established acts, such as himself and Jay.

“You can’t be the best rapper at 47 because the new [rappers] are here. They coming with new s*** going on,” he said, humbly advocating for older acts to leave room for newcomers.

The post Here Is What 50 Cent Had To Say About Jay-Z’s New Album “4:44” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.