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Jay Elle Music Displays Bold Boss Vibes In “No Man” Video

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Jay Elle Music displays bold boss vibes in “No Man” video. The Brooklyn indie sensation delivers a confident message to women, allowing them to embrace their desires and pleasures without the any ties or relationships. A flirtatious and daring performance is sure to leave a lasting impression, all while empowering. She don’t want no man, don’t want no man, we just need a dude that got that tool and keep it handy.” Ladies prepare to embrace your inner vixen.

Seductive yet classy, bold yet fitting…Press play and “don’t be surprised if I f*** your mind up.” 

https://youtu.be/ZeY5j-cVvFE?si=rYQhkN9fzZbvx89I

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JUNE IS: BLACK MUSIC MONTH | FOXY BROWN

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Ms. Cream of the Crop recalls the time she saw Foxy Brown in concert, in Cleveland, OH at The Odeon

Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand aka Foxy Brown, is a Trinidadian-American rapper who hails from Brooklyn, NY.

After signing to Def Jam in 1996, she released her debut album, Ill Na Na, later that year on November 19, 1996. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. She was also part of the hip hop supergroup the Firm, along with Nas, AZ and Cormega (who was later replaced by Nature). The Firm’s solo album arrived in 1997 and was released by Dr. Dre‘s Aftermath Entertainment. In 1999, her second album Chyna Doll, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, making her the second female rapper to top the chart after Lauryn Hill in 1998.

Her third album, Broken Silence, was released in 2001, which featured the Grammy-nominated track “Na Na Be Like.”

Cited as a fashion icon, Elle writer Janelle Harris wrote that Brown celebrated “the beauty of her mahogany skin as the self-professed ‘dark-skinned Christian Dior poster girl,’ boasted about being ‘dripped in Gabbana […] starring in billboards as big as the pride of the Black girls who saw themselves in her likeness.”

Described as one of the “illest to ever do it – regardless of gender,” Scott Glaysher of HipHopDX noted that “If those aforementioned male rappers epitomize the menacing New York City mobster of the late 90s then Foxy represents the mob wife that is even more sinister with weaponized sexuality.” He stated that “the sheer confidence and astute rhyming Foxy brought to Ill Na Na makes it one of the 90s most memorable albums and a catalyst for the fierce feminine rap wave that followed. In 2020, Spin ranked her at 20, as one of the 30 Best Female Rappers Ever.

Brown’s sophomore studio album Chyna Doll debuted at number one in 1999, making it only the second female rap album to debut at the top spot after The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in 1998 by Lauryn Hill and eventually joined by Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady in 1999 by Eve, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in 2012 by Nicki Minaj and Invasion of Privacy in 2018 by Cardi B. Her work has been paid homage to by numerous artists including, Nicki Minaj, Kash Doll, Megan Thee Stallion and Maliibu Miitch. Minaj has even gone so far as to say that without Foxy, she “may have never even started rapping” and that she is “the most influential female rapper.”

Foxy’s impact is undeniable, and for that, we thank her for her contributions to Hip Hop.

Sources: Wikipedia

BK’s City The Great Talks “Day One” Single, New LP, & More

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City The Great, BK native/artist/CEO, gives some inside scoop on his new single “Day One”, his upcoming album ‘The Wordsmith’, his role with Certified Nation Entertainment, and more. Listen to “Day One” and check out the full interview below. 

Listen to “Day One” from the forthcoming ‘The Wordsmith’ Album

MJ: Before we jump into “Day One” let everyone know who you are and where you’re from.

City the Great: Thanks for having me. I am City the Great from East NY, Brooklyn. 

MJ: You’re an artist under Hip Hop legend Special Ed. How did that come to fruition? Are there any challenges regarding age and mindset? Or is this a step towards bridging the generational gap in Hip Hop?

City the Great: Actually, my homeboy is Ed’s 1st cousin and he told me for the longest that he would connect us. Of course, at the time I didn’t believe he was Ed’s cousin. One day he came to the studio with me and took the song I wrote and recorded that day and said he was going to play it for Ed while at Funkmaster Flex’s birthday bash at BB Kings in Manhattan. Long story short he did and gave me Ed’s number…he wanted to speak with me, and the rest is history. There are really no challenges in age and mindset in working with Ed. He’s been a great mentor and I have learned a lot about the game from him. He stays up to date on the business and the culture. He also has great faith in my grind and creations. I would say without a doubt, we are in the works of bridging the generational gap in Hip Hop.

MJ: Let’s get to “Day One” which is taken from your upcoming album ‘The Wordsmith.’ The track has a cinematic anthem vibe with a hook catchy enough for the clubs and streets. It’s evident you have a knack for drawing audiences in. Talk about “Day One” from the motivation behind it to your expectation of the track.

City The Great: The story about the creation of this one is an interesting one…I was sitting on this beat for a while by Molly The Kid. I was conversating with my Certified Nation Entertainment comrade Itsonlywrite just talking about all the people that we worked with and knew throughout this journey that were kind of in and out. We laughed about how funny it is that when things weren’t going upward, they split or didn’t support, and now that we are moving, they all want to claim they’re day ones. That sparked my mind on expressing that on wax. I think what really made the song pop was my engineer King Bash jumping in and harmonizing on the hook. My expectation for Day One is to appeal to all audiences giving them that commercial feel yet true to the cultural vibe.

MJ: What can you tell us about your upcoming album and what can listeners anticipate from it?

City The Great: People are going to get a rollercoaster ride. I have been working on this project for the past 2 years piece by piece to ensure I capture the best feel in my testimony of being a wordsmith. This project will be very balanced with the right number of features and it’s going to display something for everyone that will be nostalgic.

MJ: Besides having the backing, support, and genius of Special Ed, what is your signature move, if you will, that differentiates you from other artists in the industry?

City The Great: I think what differentiates me and other artists in the industry is the soul that I pour into my craft which identifies my true being…A person being themself is the perfect form of originality. There’s a certain energy I give listeners and audiences and I have my own sound where you know it’s me and that element is never lost no matter what type of song it is that I am on. Not only that but I keep that element alive with versatility, you just never know which angle I am going to come on a track but you will always know it’s me.

MJ: Aside from the new album release prep, what other endeavors are you working on?

City The Great: I am currently working on growing my company Certified Nation Entertainment, educating, and assisting artists with their careers. I’m also working on multiple collaborative projects including a mixtape coming soon with my DJ, DJ Bad Tha Problem (proceeding the album release). I am working on a Certified Nation Entertainment collab project with the team of artists Jae Law aka Hindrix, Pengame Classic, Chambs Taylor, Jacqui Grace, and of course Itsonlywrite. There’s also a collaborative project with Chambs Taylor titled ‘CD’ (Collateral Damage). You can catch freestyle videos I will be releasing weekly as well as working with my management team Samantha Leavell of Certified Nation and legendary Kool Rock Ski on an event, For The Culture By The Culture. I can’t leave out 2022’s Annual Hip Hop & R&B Cookout in East BK…The list goes on and on.

MJ: Wrapping up, let everyone know how they can connect with you.

City The Great: Thank you I can be found on any platform as City the Great but one of the easiest ways to link with me all in one place is on my website CertifiedNationEntertainment.com.

Connect with City The Great

Instagram: www.instagram.com/citythegreat

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealCityTheGreat

Twitter: www.twitter.com/citythegreat_

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CityTheGreatmusic

Wade Wilson x Poison Herbs ‘Dystopian Daydream’

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Bushwick MC Wade Wilson releases a 6-track project with Poison Herbs titled ‘Dystopian Daydream’ available now on Bandcamp.

This Spring release is mind-spelling with a kaleidoscope of funk, raw emotion, and cut-throat punchlines. Wilson transcends listeners into a realm filled with possibilities to rebuild the future. But first, we have to take a look in the mirror as well as the harsh realities that surround us. Stream ‘Dystopian Daydream’ and connect with Wade Wilson below.

dystopian daydream | Wade Wilson (bandcamp.com)

Wade Wilson on Social Media – https://linktr.ee/WadeWilson

TooBusy Ft. Billy Danze (M.O.P.) “Married To The Blues” Single/Video

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TooBusy enlists Billy Danze (M.O.P.) for “Married to the Blues” single/video. As of late, Danze has been leading a mission to bridge the generational gap in Hip-Hop, which is evident throughout the track. The respected OG is recognized as the bad mother*cker he is, who paved lanes and gave everything to the game. Now he’s leading future generations of lyrical warriors down his signature, yet evolved lane.

“Married To The Blues” on Apple Music and Spotify 

Soulful, jazzy undertones from the sax weave through knocking bass to heighten the incomparable wordplay spewed from Danze. This is a tough record sure to have ageless Hip-Hop heads stuck on repeat.