Music Video Alert: Ring by Cardi B Featuring Kehlani

The music video for, ‘Ring’, off of Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion of Privacyhas dropped and the visuals are beautiful. Cardi B and Kehlani look amazing in the video from head to toe. The video has since racked up 6.1+ million views on YouTube after 1 day. The video, all things considered, was visually amazing. However, I miss when music videos would tell a story and I think ‘Ring’ could have served such amazing storytelling visuals. Check out the music video and form your own opinion.

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Keeping the Same Energy: Understanding the Growth of Teyana Taylor

With a not so grand Rollout, Teyana Taylor’s sophomore album, K.T.S.E., seemed like only a taste of what her talent holds. After waiting 4 years, fans expected more. But more, sometimes comes in a different way than you expect. Fans of Teyana Taylor since her first appearance on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16, like myself, have long understood the talent and unique creativity she possesses.

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Kiana Ledé Releases ‘Selfless’ EP

Kiana Ledé is a musician and actor who got her start by wining Kidz Bop’s Kidz Star USA competition in 2011 and signed to major-label RCA. The following year at the age of 14 she debuted her first record, “Do the Mermaid” for Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2. Her first official single from RCA was “Hey Chica”, the record was featured on the Smurfs 2 soundtrack. For some time, Kiana was only visible an actor than a singer. Most notably for her role on MTV’s Scream series as Zoe Vaughn. She soon signed to Orange Factory Music and began doing covers on YouTube with her #SoulFoodTeusday (#SoulFoodSessions). In 2015, Soulfood Sessions EP was released featuring four of her most popular covers. In 2017, Kiana has consistently released singles such as “I Choose You” and “FairPlay” through the UMG-distributed Republic.

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Teyana Taylor Teases New Music: Anticipation for Sophomore Album

Anticipation for more music from the multitalented Teyana Taylor has been at all-time high, as her sophomore album gears up for release on June 22. Teyana Taylor’s album is a part of this month’s GOOD Music Fridays, from the G.O.O.D (Getting Out Our Dreams) Music record label. Teyana Taylor’s new album is fully produced by Kanye West and will follow all the other GOOD Music Fridays track list trend of featuring 7 songs. 

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Hip Hop Feud: Pusha T wants a 'Surgical Summer' with Drake

We are in for a “surgical summer” according to rapper Pusha T, on his response diss track, "The Story of Adidon." The diss track is a response to Drake’s "Duppy Freestyle," which was a response to Pusha’s "Infrared" off his latest album Daytona. This is just the most recent chapter of this beef, that stems back to Pusha and his brother No Malice’s rap group duo, Clipse, beef with Lil Wayne. A beef that started with Lil Wayne being praised for trendsetting, by wearing the streetwear brand BAPE on the 2006 Vibe Magazine cover. A brand that however truly grew into popularity thanks to the fashion-forward Pharrell. Clipse also rocked the BAPE brand a lot as well.

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