We’re super proud to see another one of our New Black Kids On The Block moving up in the world. Priority Records newest signee Mauie The King Jr. just released his debut single and video on the label titled “Dear Summer.” He’s making a lot of noise in Atlanta, having performed with TI at Forbes Arena with OG Maco, Chuck Inglish and more. Follow him on social media @MauieTheKingJr
Major key… DJ Khaled Covers Billboard Magazine DJ Khaled can’t be stopped. The “We The Best” head is currently covering Billboard and giving them a glimpse at his extremely extravagant but also extremely gratitude filled lifestyle. Khaled invited writer Chris Martins to his home for an in-depth look into his world that included a trip to Starbucks on a golf cart and the delivery of a shiny new Escalade to his driveway. The piece gives you some good background info on the breakdancer turned music titan, who also revealed that he crashed Chance The Rapper’s family barbecue to get him on “I’m The One.” Catch some highlights below. On his son Asahd being a “prophet”: “He leans in very closely: “He’s my son, but when I look at him, he’s my prophet, too. I believe me and Asahd was put on this world to show what love is.” On his fear of flying: Khaled, if you don’t know, is terrified of flying. Tony Robbins, the celebrity “life and business strategist,” is trying to help him with this, leaving voice memos every few weeks reminding Khaled he’ll take him up in his jet anytime. For now, Khaled takes a tour bus between homes and responsibilities. Asahd, though, may change that. “He flies private,” says Khaled. “I’m just as stressed out on ground waiting for him, so I might as well be up there.” On crying when he finally got Bieber’s vocals: Weezy knocked it out, and that was it — except Bieber wasn’t done. “I’m calling every day like, ‘Do you need me to bring you tea? Is the AC good in the house?’ Then he sends it. I’m not going to lie. I shed tears.” On people who think he doesn’t do anything: “Anybody who’s confused what Khaled does is an idiot.” He’s perched on the edge of his cushioned seat, waving his arms, voice echoing. “I produce, I write, I orchestrate. I’m a mogul and one of the biggest DJs you’ve seen in your life. I’ll bust your ass on some turntables. You go to my Miami studio, you’ll be blinded by the shining of the [platinum and gold] plaques. What, you think my records get made magically?” Another one! Khaled’s Billboard cover hits stores June 17. You copping???
Here’s a song we can ALL relate to! The latest to ink a deal with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music label, rapper JL releases the video for his new song “Password” today. After working extensively with Strange Music and Tech N9ne over the last few years, JL signed to the independent powerhouse record company in 2016. JL worked with his Strange Music labelmates ¡MAYDAY! on the production of “Password” which will appear on his debut album release, DIBKIS, out later this month.
Radio One VP/Programming Colby Colb interviewed The Notorious B.I.G. in 1994 before his debut “Ready To Die” dropped, and it’s cool to hear them chop it up before Biggie became a legend. Hear their conversation in the player above.
#PrayForFetty became a trending topic after Fetty Wap got in a bad motorcycle accident in Paterson, N.J. on Saturday, a day after his debut album dropped. It…
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