Are light-skinned rappers the only ones who get supported when they make positive music? Headkrack discusses his appreciation for rappers who make feel good, positive and uplifting hip-hop music, and laments about why it isn’t made popular as often. Check out the player above to hear him explain more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey […]

Kehlani and PARTYNEXTDOOR had the internet going nuts a few weeks ago when PND exposed their activities under the sheets.

Ti Reflects on The Legacy of Prince, Talks Bankroll Mafia & More

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Since 1978, he's released over 30 albums, dozens of hit singles and movies, on top of sold out concert venues from his Minneapolis hometown to Japan. With such a vast catalog, picking ten of his best songs is no easy task.

It’s no secret that Rihanna has worked her way into our hearts over the years. But she made a major musical feat that will solidify her name in pop history! Check out the player above to hear JahLion Sound explain more in this exclusive video! Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” […]

Hu$tle returns with "Eastside," the follow-up joint to his hit "Still In The Trap" with AR-Ab.

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We need to stop telling ourselves, and our young girls, that audio technology is only a “man’s thing.”

Meek Mill dropped some fire on his remix of Drake‘s “Summer Sixteen.”  But, as Headkrack explains, it seems to be that it’s all just too little too late. Check out the player above to hear more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST! RELATED: Why […]

What Trinidad James, Bruno Mars & Nike have in Common

The first official #TLCLunchDate took place at Georgia Reese’s in Downtown Indianapolis and was sponsored by Jack Daniels. The first Lunch Date was with R&B star, singer, writer,producer, dancer and actor Tank! He stopped by before his show to have a very intimate conversation and the ladies were primed and ready! Tank’s album “Sex, Love […]

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