Classified Releases 15th Album, Talks Raekwon Collaboration & Production Skills
There are two things Classified fancies: weed and live instrumentation. The Canadian-based rapper and producer, who has a self-described "addictive personality," makes no apologies for smoking...
View ArticleRick Gonzalez Signs to Prodigy's Infamous Records as Realm Reality, Talks 'In...
Realm Reality is prepared to dive into the rap game headfirst, all while following his heart. Born Rick Gonzalez, the actor-turned-rapper — he’s starred in films like ‘Illegal Tender’ — speaks...
View ArticleCyhi the Prynce Speaks on 'Ivy League: Kick Back' Mixtape and Musical
G.O.O.D. Music’s Cyhi the Prynce has had a busy year. From sitting in with Jay-Z and Kanye West at the Mercer Hotel while they recorded 'Watch the Throne' to promoting the 'Cruel Summer' compilation,...
View ArticleJust Blaze Shares DJ Beginnings, Most Insane Experience While Spinning
Renowned producer Just Blaze has simple advice for those wanting to follow in his footsteps: learn how to DJ. “I always tell them to learn how to DJ first,” he tells TheDrop.fm. “That’s where I learned...
View ArticleCharlie Wilson Wants to Save Artists From 'Crash & Burn' Lifestyle, Talks...
At an age when most artists are on the road to retirement, Charlie Wilson is in the prime of his career with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a new album, which was released Jan. 29 — his 60th...
View ArticleBJ the Chicago Kid Talks Early Beginnings, New Album, Kendrick Lamar...
“I came in the game learning and having to prove quick," BJ the Chicago Kid tells TheDrop.fm as he reminisces on his first memory of singing. One Sunday morning as a child, his mother recruited BJ and...
View ArticleMelanie Fiona's 'Wrong Side of a Love Song' Catapults Her Back to the Grammys
Melanie Fiona won two Grammy Awards in 2012, for 'Fool for You,' her collaboration with Cee Lo Green, and this year's nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Wrong Side of a Love Song'...
View ArticleJoe Budden Talks 'No Love Lost,' Eating at the Strip Club and Valentine's Day
With his latest solo album, 'No Love Lost,' Joe Budden seems a lot more at peace with himself and with the people around him. Not to say he's the Dalai Lama, but Joe definitely seems like he's in a...
View ArticleJermaine Dupri Reveals His Favorite Moment in Black History
February is Black History Month and entertainers are celebrating the occasion with some of their fondest memories. When super-producer Jermaine Dupri was asked about his favorite moment in black...
View ArticleSevyn Streeter Talks Music Industry Lessons, Guidance From Alicia Keys and...
Sevyn Streeter is having a grand introduction. Her first video, ‘I Like It,’ which released last month, has already reached over 1 million views on YouTube. In the visual, she throws out her best dance...
View ArticleJermaine Dupri Speaks on His Business Acumen and So So Def Recordings Turning 20
After founding So So Def Recordings in 1993, and building a resume replete with successful acts such as Da Brat, Kriss Kross, Jagged Edge and Xscape, super-producer Jermaine Dupri speaks with much...
View ArticleBrian McKnight Creates Sexually Explicit Songs With Sons for 'More Than...
Brian McKnight wants to be known for more than his words. He’s a jack of all trades who has endless amounts of talents, whether it’s composing every song in his discography since his debut album,...
View ArticleYoung Scooter Talks 'Juug House' Album and Working With Wyclef, Gucci Mane...
Atlanta rapper Young Scooter will not be pressured into signing just any record deal. He vows that he won't enter the major label game without big bucks being offered. “I want $5 million,” he recently...
View ArticleChrisette Michele Sheds Light on 'Better' LP and Going Vegan
Chrisette Michele clearly welcomes change, as she’s evolved tremendously with every album release to date. Before the ASCAP/BET Music Matters show in Austin, Texas Thursday (March 14), Chrisette told...
View ArticleBridget Kelly Takes a Break From Writing Songs for Debut LP
Sometimes it’s good to step away from your craft in order to gain some perspective. That’s the blueprint Grammy Award-winning songwriter Bridget Kelly is following for her Roc Nation debut LP. At the...
View ArticleWyclef Jean Expounds on Difference Between Hip-Hop and Rap
It is inevitable that the beloved art form of hip-hop goes through many changes and evolves daily. Often times, artists that started out in the '90s find that they no longer have the same love for the...
View ArticleTrevor Jackson Talks Chris Brown Comparisons, Debut Album on Atlantic Records
Sixteen-year-old Trevor Jackson is well-aware of the fact that new listeners may want to compare him to another R&B crooner who started his career around the same age. “Since I’ve started music,...
View ArticleBJ the Chicago Kid Will Provide a 'Hearty Meal' With Next Album, Talks Chance...
In February 2012, BJ the Chicago Kid released his independent album, ‘Pineapple Now Laters,’ and he knew he had something special on his hands — even before the Motown Records contract was presented to...
View ArticleBilal Details Inspiration for Five Songs on 'A Love Surreal'
Bilal appears to be reserved at the start of a conversation, but the singer opens up once a topic is thrown his way that he’s well-educated about: his music. Earlier this month, Bilal released his...
View ArticleWyclef Jean Explains Agenda With 'April Showers' Mixtape, Refugee Republic...
After a lunch break, Wyclef Jean is in a happy mood -- he puts a piece of gum in his mouth and playfully tells the few people in his studio session at Daddy’s House in New York City to quiet down so he...
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