Category archives: rap

Chance The Rapper’s Manager Offers Tutorial In Reinventing The Music Business

Chance The Rapper and Pat "The Manager" Corcoran, two self-taught kids from Chicago, have set the bar for what independent artists can achieve. Chance achieved his success, which includes three Grammys as a completely independent, streaming only artist. In this Complex video interview, Corcoran shares their origin story, the philosophies…

Viral Rapper Wynne Talks Lemur Doodles, Espionage, Tierra Whack [INTERVIEW]

In this installment of the #nofilter interview series, AWAL talks with viral rapper and social media sensation Wynne about some of her more off-the-beaten path thoughts and opinions. ______________________________ Guest post from AWAL Welcome to #nofilter, a recurring interview series that gives standout artists room to breathe. Meet the real…

Lil Yachty, Zaytoven Collaborate with Unknown Rappers, Producers

In a bit of good news for aspiring rappers, artists Lil Yachty, Zaytoven, and AXE Body Spray have recently launched a two part contest which will give up-and-comers a chance to become collaborators on upcoming releases from the aforementioned artists. ______________________________ Guest post by Bo Turner of Repost Network Good…

Spotify, Live Nation Add Dates For RapCaviar Live

Spotify continues to expand its live concert initiatives. The streamer and Live Nation Urban have announced new dates for their RapCaviar concert series in Toronto, ON and Dallas, TX. The announcement comes on the heels of a massively successful show in Brooklyn, NY with Chance the Rapper. Juice Wrld has…

Mac Miller Dead At Just 26, Watch His Final Performance [VIDEO]

Respected Rapper Mac Miller has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles. He was 26. According to TMZ, Miller was found around 12 pm on Friday after authorities were alerted by a male friend who placed a 911 call from Miller’s home. A cause of death has not…

Kobalt’s AWAL Inks Little Simz And Her Label AGE 101

Kobalt’s recording arm AWAL has announced a global partnership deal with the hot UK hip hop artist Little Simz and her label, AGE 101. The company previously worked together for her 2015 debut album, “A Curious Tale of Trials+Persons.” The AWAL and AGE 101 partnership includes global marketing, synch, global…