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20. Angie Rose – Unstoppable
Being that Angie Rose is from New York, she has that unique accent with a confident tone. She took Instagram by storm this year with encouraging her fans to post pictures of themselves with the sign #imunstoppable. These pictures were used in her music video Unstoppable. Ultimately, unstoppable is motivating and portrays Angie Rose being involved with her City. Quotable Lyrics -“I feel like I made it, what’s up?”. See video here
19. Alex Faith ft Corey Paul – 95 Atlanta
As soon as you hear the beat drop, Eazy E’s song “Cruisin in my 64” is reflected upon. The way that Alex Faith starts to rhyme can easily make the listener think of the film “Straight Outta Compton”, which made its debut this year in August. Alex Faith features Corey Paul on the track, this feature adds a hype Atlanta touch. Most importantly the end of track finishes the song smooth sounds of a saxophone, and Alex faith signing off displaying his lyrical stamina. Quotable lyrics “Creation of this here will make it clear just who my master is, I’m just tryna master this, I am not a passivist…” See video here
18. Cataphant ft JGivens – Half Dead
Eclectic sounds arise in layers, as Cataphant begins singing in a unique way. Her soulful voice is similar to a mixture of Erkyah Badu and Corrine Bailey Rae. As the chorus begins to repeat several times of
“I lay it down… for you” a bass guitar like sound begins to strum accordingly with her voice. Her lyrical contents explains several connotations of love, laying her life down for another and God,lastly and not being scared of death. Adding an extra dash of uniqueness and creativity, JGivens is featured in the third verse. Cataphant highlights one of JGivens bars with her voice layering underneath his voice to add emphasis to the wording. Quotable Lyrics – “Have you ever seen a dead body, dear call me, from the roots of a palm tree to the tip top.” Listen here
18. Thi’sl – Dream Team
With the same vibe of Young Jeezys – Go Crazy, This’l, “Dream team”, is that Motivation 101 for every person listening. His southern flow adds his own dash of his style to the hustler type beat, infused with sirens. This track makes a squad feel like they are in unison, and can introduce the New Year with swag while playing “Dream team” in the background. Quotable lyrics- “…and I don’t have to worry he A-1, for my team.” See video here
17. NF – Intro
When the beat drops, NF’s spits like a machete. His flow ranges from low to high with a slow and steady instrumental that has various points of crescendos. With over 2 million hits on YouTube, he explains his grind to get to Capitol records, while containing humility. Quotable Lyrics – “Rappers are comfortable knowing they’re famous, but I really don’t care what your name is…” See video here
16. KB ft Lecrae – Sideways
KB made his mark this year with this hype track, while giving powerful bars. The chorus is what really sticks in a listener’s head. Adding Lecrae as a feature enforces this song to be make a statement. Ultimately “Sideways” sets the tone for CHH for 2015. Quotable lyrics – “Yukon Denali’s tryna be GMCs” See video here
15. Andy Mineo – “You Know That’s Right”
“You Know that’s Right” is a slower track from Andy Mineo’s usual hyperactive tracks. This gives the listener a different vibe from him. His lyrics are memorable and he adds a Chief Keef vibe to his flow. Quotable lyrics- “If stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready…” See video here
14. Future Kid ft Canton Jones – Silver & Gold
Future Kid, has a dominant Atlanta tone, which is elongated when he sings on a track. This song is a merge between a club banger and the gospel message. With a banging beat from Zaytoven, the track features Canton Jones (known this year for his song “I can’t help it”), definitely puts his twist on the song with his verse. Quotable lyrics “I rather have Jesus than silver and gold” See video here
12. Bizzle – Not for Sale
Reciting Luke 4:5, Bizzle sets the tone for the “Not for sale”. Adding Lauryn Hill’s “I get out” , his lyrical content is a direct message to the music industry and his stance in it. Lauryn Hill’s soothing sounds, highlights Bizzle’s bars. See video here
11. Reconcile – Plottin
“Like dang bro, we supposed to be the same though…” this track is hyper active track with trill drill like drums at the core line rhythmic composition. The song reflects on all hoods in Americas but still can keep people dancing. See video here
10. John Givez – 2004
Starting the track off with harmonizing vocals as the background, then adding the instrumental slowly, keeps the listener wondering what to expect. John Givez’s bars enhances the track as he goes in and out of singing and rapping. Towards the end of the track, the song becomes similar to “Collard greens” by Schoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar. Ultimately, the song is captivating and has a memorable chorus that gets stuck in head. See video here
9. Fedel – Run the Crowd
“Bring the Chips with extra Salsa, Boy don’t forget my salsa…”, the song is a fun enthusiastic track, that that builds people up and speaks the truth, but still can make people feel like they can Milly Rock to it. The bass is emphasized throughout the first and second verse, plus the verses are very catchy. Quotable Lyrics – “Ima, Ima serve God…I don’t care who watching.” See video here
8. S.O. – Satisfy
The production instantly grabs your attention. With amazing vocals from Andenike’, and a beat that merges well that brings this London boy’s lyrics to life. Satisfy keeps listeners mindful that though we all have desires, but, at the end of the day “Nobody else, Nobody else… only Christ can truly satisfy”. See video here
7. Alessia Cara – Here
Alessia Cara has a jazzy Amy Winehouse, meets Jhene Aiko , with a slight touch of Mary J. Blige. Her mellow tone brings about an array of sounds with instrumental emphasis as her voice rises with the trumpets and falls with the piano. “Here is relatable to any person in an uncomfortable situation brought on by peer pressure. Quotable lyrics- “Excuse me if I seem a little unimpressed with this, and antisocial pessimist but usually I don’t mess with this”. See video here
6. SPZRT & Sango – Motive/Used to the Melody
Starting off with a slow, underground Drake texture, the song gives a chill vibe. Going into, the second part of the track which is called “Used to the Melody”, the entire song brings a 90s vibe with an eclectic touch. Quotable lyrics – “Just to make you smile… that’s the motive”. Listen here
5. Dee-1 – Against Us
With a hypnotizing beat, Dee-1 starts the first verse spitting hot bars with a smooth flow, then merging the chorus with the Lord’s Prayer. His bars speak truth about society, and being on mission. In the third verse, Dee-1 raises his voice, and his stanzas match the drums of the beat. Quotable lyrics –“You speak about peace, they think that you’re weak, if you ain’t own the same mission can’t let you to close to me.” See video here
4. J. Monty – 100 bars pt .3
Newcomer J. Monty has a Krazy bone flow on the song which is a combination of J. Cole’s, “Apparently” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Black Friday”. With lyrics oozing with imagery, this song features old school hip hop drums and base line with a flow that won’t quit! Seemingly influenced by Bone thugs and Harmony, the track speaks for itself. One word: BARS! See video here
3. Eshon Burgundy – Higher Learning (Featuring Uncle Reece)
Watch video here
2. Ki’shon Furlow – Crazy
This track stands out on its own. The listener will clearly hear vocals harmonizing in a mixture with the unique beat to add extra emphasizes to his words and a surround sound listening effect. Ki’shon Furlow proved his skills throughout this year with winning the Legacy Conference Rap Battle competition in Chicago and being a part of DFW battle league. Bars are signified throughout the track. Quotable lyrics – “I was feeling overlooked, yea that’s ‘cause God was watching me.” See video here
1. JGivens – Super Lowkey
Introducing JGivens the vocalist, this is the first song that JGivens expressed his singing ability. Adding different vocals to enhance to his harmonious sounds in the background, Super Lowkey became a staple song for CHH because everyone began saying the phrase. He even shouted out Drake’s – “Days in the East”, while consistently speaking truth. JGivens speaks about spending time with Jesus and various sins people battles with. JGivens amazes listeners with his alphabetically influenced lyrics“… I usually like to move slowly, but do you know, super low, super lowkey. “ See video here
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Tori Kelly was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday after collapsing, reportedly due to blood clots in her legs and lungs, penned a letter posted to social media on Thursday. Fans have been sending prayers and words of encouragement since hearing the news. Not much has been released regarding any updates on her health until today. She said she’s “feeling stronger now and hopeful, but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover.” She also shared her love and appreciation to fans for all of the love and care they have been sending her way.
The Grammy Award winning singer included the words “Deuteronomy 31:8” as the sole line written in the description of her post today as she began to pen a letter letting everyone know the updates on her health. This line references a Bible verse which reads in full as saying: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. … Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
She began her letter speaking directly to her fans saying,
“Hi friends, as you may have heard, I’m dealing with some unexpected health challenges,” after reportedly passing out while out to dinner with friends. “It’s been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers… I’m feeling stronger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover. I’m so grateful for the amazing doctors and nurses who have been looking after me.”
Kelly continues her letter saying,
“I’m heartbroken about all of the things I had planned for this week of the releasing of my EP, but I know my health must come first. Until I see you again, I still want you to enjoy a project that represents the happy place I’ve been in the last few years. I won’t let this hurdle prevent the music from being yours this Friday! I love you all so much and I am truly overwhelmed by all of the love and care I have received. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Tori Kelly’s Husband Extends Gratitude to Fans & Asks For Continued Prayers
Tori Kelly’s husband, André Murillo, is thanking her fans for their support in the aftermath of her hospitalization. Murillo — who is a professional German basketball player — extended a message of gratitude to the singer’s fans in a post shared on his Instagram story on July 26.
Murillo — who is a professional German basketball player — extended a message of gratitude to the singer’s fans in a post shared on his Instagram story on July 26 saying,
“Tori is smiling again and feeling stronger. Not fully out of the woods, but we see the sun. Just waiting on a few more answers. Your love and kindness has been overwhelming. Thank you so much!”
No other updates have been given at this time. But, we know for certain that we and her fans will all continue to pray for Tori Kelly and her family until she is well again.
A new report recently released stating that Tyler Perry is ready to take over the cable channel BET. But has this “report” been confirmed as a fact? This is the question that has been buzzing around social media lately. This is what we know so far:
In the last few months, Tyler Perry, Diddy, Byron Allen (owner of The Grio and The Weather Channel), 50 Cent and others have all expressed an interest in buying the network after the announcement that Paramount is currently exploring selling the network along with their intentions of placing the network under Black ownership.
Currently, out of everyone who has expressed an interest in the network, Tyler Perry’s desire to own BET has been getting the most attention in recent days. This could be due to the recent report published by the media outlet Streamr (which was later removed from their platform) along with the resurfacing of an interview that Tyler did with Entertainment Tonight in April of this year.
In April, Entertainment Tonight asked Tyler a key question, “Why would something like this be so important to you?”
Tyler replied… “I’ve read about Byron Allen, Puffy and everyone wanting to bid, and I think it’s really great! This is what I love about it. When Bob Johnson sold it in 2000 I think it was, there wasn’t one Black person who could buy it. So, now to see all of these Black people… [both] men and women who are able to be in a position to buy it, man that makes me feel really really really excited!” – Tyler Perry
During that same interview in April, when asked about the time frame of a resolution for this deal, Tyler Perry responded light-heartedly saying, “It could be later rather than sooner…later or yesterday, today, tomorrow, next month, 6 years, etc.” After some banter, Tyler firmly stated the following: “We can very much say there are conversations, I am beyond interested and there will be a resolution in 20-two years.”
As we can see, the humor never ends with Tyler. So, while his interest is certain, the confirmation of the finalization of this deal has not yet been shared. We are standing by for a final word on this from Paramount and Tyler Perry himself.
FOX 5 NEWS ATLANTA CONFIRMS TYLER HAS NOT MADE DEAL OFFICIAL
[Update] According to @fox5atlanta , @uproxx, @okayplayer , 11Alive.com and more, Paramount, BET and Tyler Perry have yet to confirm or deny the report that Tyler has made the deal to take over BET official. In addition, journalists such as Philip Lewis (who is also the Senior editor of the Huffington Post) was one of the first to start a viral twitter thread speaking about the challenges with influencers and blog sites citing situations as real news without any confirmed sourcing or accountability vs journalistic news sites who have to hold to specific standards for news confirmation remaining the standard. Phillip along with a number of journalists discussed the pitfalls that exist in today’s media ecosystem, as laid out in a brief Twitter thread here.
The Tyler Perry buying BET “report” is not a largely consequential thing but it is worth pointing out what separates news outlets from blogs and the like: corrections
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 13, 2023
The Streamr simply pulled down the original report: no correction, or explanation or anything. Several blogs have done the same, or just left the story up. They’re under no obligation to do so
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 13, 2023
Right. And this is why we say every website isn't producing real journalism and everyone who posts a story isn't a journalist.
— Nicquel Terry Ellis (@NTerryEllis) June 13, 2023
the crazy thing to me is is that everybody is congratulating him I'm not about being a hater at all but it wasn't even an official press release from @bet
— Braylon Rayvon Lee (@BrayBray27) June 13, 2023
Fox News Atlanta carried the same sentiments with their recent article release saying,
“Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.”
In April, Entertainment Tonight asked Tyler directly what his plans were for the BET Network. His desire was clearly expressed. He wants to own as much of the network as possible.
What Would This Deal Do To the Entertainment Network and Black Talent Within the Industry?
Judging by the response from this currently unconfirmed news going viral today online, BET fans would highly approve of Tyler’s ownership of the network! Until we hear a final confirmation on this news, it looks as though Tyler Perry, Diddy, Byron Allen and many others may all still be in the runnings to lock in this deal. If this is the current status, the good news is that once it’s all done, BET Networks will be under Black Owned leadership; and that’s something to celebrate!
Watch as Byron Allen explains the importance of BET Networks being under Black leadership.
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Kierra Sheard-Kelly (35) is expecting her first baby with 32 year old husband Jordan Kelly! This celebration is especially exciting for the couple because it comes after a series of miscarriages.
“I am so excited and blessed to have this opportunity to carry, my prayer, and watch our baby grow,” says the singer. “I’m most excited about raising a game changer, loving someone so deep, and having that same impact my mother had on me. I think I’ll be raising one of my best friends!”
The joyful news comes after the singer experienced two miscarriages that she says “took me near death’s doors.
“God still showed me that He’s in charge, and to keep believing. I’ve been fearful and have worried, but God has sent me constant reminders and ways of affirmation. My husband’s faith and declarations have stood in place of my lack many times,” she adds.
“He has encouraged me to know that I’m still loved, had we had this moment or not. Getting on one accord helps create our love child, and is growing us closer,” she continues. “I’ve downloaded faith-based books, prayed every morning over my womb and baby, and surrounded myself with a very supportive and prayerful community.”
“As a result, we are here seeing our prayers answered. I’ve felt the presence of God in my womb and it’s been one of the most promising moments I’ve had in my life,” adds Sheard-Kelly.
Sheard-Kelly and Kelly tied the knot in December 2020. The pair celebrated their second anniversary in December, with Sheard-Kelly posting several photos to her Instagram to mark the occasion.
“Happy Anniversary king @mrjordankelly! I’ve learned so much with you,” she wrote “I’m honored that the Lord has blessed me to be your companion help-meet, lover, friend, homie, and wife.”
On Valentine’s Day, Sheard-Kelly posted a sweet tribute to her husband. “Mr. Kelly, wit’yo fiiiine self, I love you so much.” She went on to reflect on their marriage, ending with “Thank you for loving me like no other man has. You’ve restored me in so many ways and I’m excited to see what we’ll grow into.”
Sheard-Kelly’s new book, The Vibes You Feel, and her new album, All Yours, are both available now.
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