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Music industry veteran Troy Carter has acquired the complete catalog of Pop Art Records, the pioneering Philadelphia Hip-Hop label that launched the careers of legendary artists including Roxanne Shanté, Salt-N-Pepa, and MC Shan. The deal marks a homecoming for Carter, who grew up in West Philadelphia before becoming one of music’s most influential executives. “I’m proud to be a steward of some of the most important pieces of music in Hip-Hop history,” Carter said in announcing the acquisition. “These are songs and artists who shaped my childhood and inspired me to pursue a career in music.” The Pop Art Records catalog represents [...]

Kendrick Lamar earned five nominations for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, capping off what many consider his most dominant year in music since his commercial breakthrough over a decade ago. The Compton rapper secured nominations for Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. At the same time, his collaboration with SZA on “luther” earned nods for Song of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration when iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees Thursday. Kendrick’s iHeartRadio recognition comes after a banner 2025, which saw him emerge as hip-hop’s highest earner according to Forbes’ annual list [...]

Kelis just reminded everybody why she still dominates a feed with minimal effort, dropping a new wave of beach photos that instantly lit up timelines. In the first shot, she’s up close in a hot pink bikini top, ocean behind her, skin glowing like she brought the sunshine with her. The camera sits tight, catching the details, from her jewelry layered over her chest to that subtle sheen of salt and sun and it all reads like pure, relaxed vacation energy that still pulls every eye in the room. View this post on [...]

Emmanuel Lopez thought he had escaped the worst night of his life when masked gunmen opened fire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton on November 29. The mass shooting killed four people and wounded thirteen others, including his nine-year-old daughter, who was shot in the head. One month later, the thirty-three-year-old man was dead, gunned down at an apartment complex in his hometown on December 28 in what police are calling a possibly gang-related shooting. Lopez watched his best friend, Susano Archuleta, die in his arms after the twenty-one-year-old was shot in the neck while trying to protect other partygoers from [...]

A Georgia judge has ordered state authorities to return Young Thug’s luxury cars and more than $149,000 in cash that investigators seized during the YSL RICO investigation that ended in a major defeat for prosecutor Fani Willis. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker ruled Wednesday that the state must return most items seized from the Atlanta rapper, including a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette, a 2022 Porsche 911, three Mercedes-Benzes, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2018 Lamborghini, a Can-Am Spyder, jewelry, and $149,000 in cash by Friday at 5 p.m. The ruling came after Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steele, argued that Georgia failed to [...]

British drill rapper Kgrindz is building a noticeable foothold with hip hop listeners in the United States, and the growth feels tied to steady engagement rather than a single breakout moment. His recent single “What’s Goody” featuring Kwengface has helped introduce him to new ears, but the wider attention around his name has continued to move on its own path. Over the past few months, U.S.-based listeners have been tapping into Kgrindz’s catalog with real consistency. What stands out is how firmly he stays rooted in UK drill while still connecting across borders. The music does not come off watered [...]

50 Cent wasted no time ridiculing Diddy after former President Donald Trump dismissed the disgraced mogul’s plea for a presidential pardon, posting, “What part of no don’t you understand, I told him what ya said he was surprised, you said some very nasty things about.” Trump confirmed to The New York Times that Diddy personally reached out from prison with a clemency request, but the ex-president flatly rejected it, citing the severity of Combs’ federal convictions for sex trafficking and prostitution. The denial was a major blow to Diddy, who had reportedly been telling fellow inmates that Trump would come [...]

Fetty Wap walked out of federal prison three years ahead of schedule this week after serving less than half of his six-year sentence for drug trafficking charges. The “Trap Queen” rapper was transferred to home confinement in Philadelphia on Wednesday and will remain under strict federal supervision until his scheduled full release date of November 8, 2026. Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in federal prison in May 2023 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine as part of a large-scale drug trafficking operation that moved over 100 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine across Long Island [...]

‌Lawyers for Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, accused in the 2020 highway killing of rival rapper Mo3, say prosecutors buried them under a mountain of digital files and are asking a judge to point out what the state actually plans to use in court. Attorneys for Yella Beezy filed a motion saying they received about 16 terabytes of evidence in the capital murder case, plus another large batch in December 2025. They say much of it is random or repetitive material, including long videos where nothing happens, jail calls that don’t involve Yella Beezy and files labeled only with confusing numbers. The [...]

Young Buck has avoided prison time after entering a plea deal in Tennessee that will keep the former G-Unit rapper out of jail despite receiving an eight-year sentence. The Nashville-born rapper pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon after being convicted of a felony in Tennessee court this week. Buck received an eight-year sentence with 30 percent suspended, meaning he will serve 2.4 years through community corrections rather than behind bars. The community corrections sentence means Young Buck will serve his time through supervised probation, community service, and other court-ordered programs rather than in a traditional prison setting. This type of sentence allows [...]

Distance Major Channels Vintage Grit, Jazz Influence, and Cinematic Imagination on New Single “NYC 1970s Cinema” RIYL: Tycho, M83, Boards of Canada, Phantogram, U.N.K.L.E., The Postal Service Composer and producer Distance Major transports listeners into a stylized version of New York City’s past with “NYC 1970s Cinema,” one of the most distinctive and immersive […] The post Distance Major – NYC 1970s Cinema appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

ALT SINGER-SONGWRITER & PRODUCER TOMÁS TOMÁS SEARCHES FOR MEANING & WHAT MATTERS WITH “I GOTTA LOOK UP MORE” VIDEO)–WATCH CO-DIRECTED BY ACTOR JAEDEN MARTELL (., KNIVES OUT, DEFENDING JACOB) STRIPPED-DOWN DEBUT EP SWEET SLEEP OUT NOW–LISTEN Today, Brooklyn, NY-based singer-songwriter and producer Tomás Tomás shares the hazy, dreamlike official music video for “I Gotta […] The post Tomás Tomás – I Gotta Look Up More appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

IRIEspect New EP “Lost In Time” Out NOW on Dubshot Records IRIEspect, the explosive seven piece reggae, dub, jam, hip hop and Latin outfit signed to Dubshot Records, proudly announces the release of its new EP “Lost In Time,” out now. Showcasing the band’s most dynamic and versatile work to date, the project highlights […] The post IRIEspect – Lost In Time appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Alyson Faith embraces positivity and self-worth with new single “Abundance” OUT TODAY! Singer-songwriter Alyson Faith is set to release her uplifting new single “Abundance,” a radiant and playful anthem that reminds listeners to celebrate who they are and appreciate the beauty that already surrounds them. Infused with an upbeat rhythm and bright, organic instrumentation, “Abundance” […] The post Alyson Faith – Abundance appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

NYC POP/ROCK GROUP SCOTIA ROSE STAY PRESENT WITH DEBUT EP GOOD TIMES OUT NOW VIA DEKO MUSIC (ADA/WARNER)–LISTEN WITH POP-FORWARD TRACK & VIDEO “BE YOUR BABY”–WATCH Today, New York City-based pop/rock group Scotia Rose relish in the Good Times with their debut EP out now via Deko Music (ADA/Warner). Alongside the full project is the […] The post Scotia Rose – Good Times appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Mountain Climer Announces New Single “Every Other Weekend,” Out Now! Indie rock singer-songwriter Mountain Climer, the solo project of Colorado-based artist Jeremy Climer, announces the release of his stirring new single “Every Other Weekend,” available on all streaming platforms now! Written in 2010 and held close for more than a decade, “Every Other Weekend” is […] The post Mountain Climer – Every Other Weekend appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Liz Luceris Reflects on Spiritual Resilience and the Music Born From It Liz Luceris is a cinematic composer and singer-songwriter whose work is deeply shaped by her spiritual life and the quiet resilience that faith has offered her. Trained in classical composition and film scoring at Berklee College of Music, AIR Studios, and Budapest Scoring, […] The post Spotlight: Liz Luceris appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Matt Hitt Shares “Carried Away” Video Plays Baby’s All Right 12/8 @ 9PM New EP Out Now via Killphonic Records Welsh-born, New York-based artist Matt Hitt (Drowners) has released the music video for “Carried Away,” the propulsive and jangly track from his recent EP You’ll Be Lucky. The EP was released via Killphonic Records and was produced by Timothy […] The post Matt Hitt – Carried Away appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Pete Fij Releases “Love’s Coming Back” Single + Video Limited Edition Vinyl Release Available Now! Pete Fij today has released his new single “Love’s Coming Back” via DSPs. On November 28th, he’ll also release a limited edition 7″ vinyl, featuring the exclusive b-side “Houston.” The track is a preview for Pete’s long-awaited new album which will be […] The post Pete Fij – Love’s Coming Back appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

Big Bill Release New Album, Sick Myth LP Out Now via TODO Austin, TX based-band Big Bill today have shared their new album Sick Myth via TODO Records. The album has earned support from the Austin Chronicle, New Noise, Punknews, MXDWN, and more. The winner of this years ‘Best Punk Band’ at the Austin Music Awards, they’re […] The post Big Bill – Sick Myth appeared first on Indie Music Review. [...]

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