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Jay Spitty is a multimedia journalist and a senior author for Yo! Raps. Sometime after college, he took up freelancing to chase his dream of one day writing for the music publications. His interests include (but aren't limited to) Hip-Hop, Rhythm and Blues, and Soul. He loves the NBA and is a longtime Chicago Bulls fan. During the days that he isn’t writing about music, he can be found reading books, playing his PS5, collecting vinyl records, or updating his sneaker collection.
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Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Lives On With “The Marathon (Cultivation)“
Nipsey Hussle’s extraordinary legacy continues with the premiere of “The Marathon (Cultivation),“ a feature-length documentary exploring the life of the late, great rapper/entrepreneur and the
Jason Derulo And Kodak Black Heat Up The Summer With “Slidin’”
Multi-platinum artist Jason Derulo is back with his new summer anthem, “Slidin’ (ft. Kodak Black).” Self-Produced by Jason Derulo, Shawn Charles, Jason Evigan, Lionel Crasta,
Burna Boy Announces “Love, Damini Summer 2022 Tour”
Shortly after his record-setting, sold-out debut at Madison Square Garden, Grammy-award-winning Burna Boy has announced plans to hit the road for his “Love, Damini Summer
Kevin Gates Announces Release Date For New Album “Khaza”
Kevin Gates has announced the long-awaited release of his third studio album, “Khaza,” due to arrive via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records on June 17. “Khaza”
Burna Boy Unleashes New Music Video “Last Last”
After teasing the arrival of his forthcoming album titled “Love, Damini” at his record-setting, sold-out debut at Madison Square Garden, Burna Boy returns to unleash
Jack Harlow Announces The “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour”
Grammy nominated rapper Jack Harlow will hit the road for the “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour,” presented by Live Nation. Kicking off on
Maliibu Miitch Comes Thru With New Music Video “Slide”
New York raptress Maliibu Miitch is back with another one. The buzzing South Bronx rapper releases her new single “Slide” featuring fellow Bronx rapper B-Lovee.
Burna Boy Announces New Album “Love, Damini”
Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy lived up to his name with a firey, show-stopping performance of his sold-out “One Night In Space” concert at New
NoCap Officially Introduces His Debut Album “Mr. Crawford”
Mobile, AL rapper NoCap has announced his debut album “Mr. Crawford” via Never Broke Again LLC/Atlantic Records. The newly announced Atlantic Records signee’s album includes
Kyle Jenner Claims Blac Chyna Tried To Murder Tyga
The Blac Chyna-Kardashians lawsuit drama is getting crazier and crazier by the day. On Monday (April 25), Kylie Jenner alleged that Blac Chyna slashed her
50 Cent Says Megan Thee Stallion Is Lying About Her Sexual Relationship With Tory Lanez
Raptress Megan Thee Stallion had a chat with Gayle King for an interview on CBS Mornings on Monday (April 25), which quickly became a social
Kevin Gates Shares Exclusive “Thinking My With Dick” Remixes
Platinum rapper Kevin Gates has unveiled two spectacular new spins on his chart-topping viral sensation, “Thinking with My Dick,” featuring Juicy J. The exclusive reworks
Lizzo Is Back With New Music Video “About Damn Time”
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo has shared her long awaited new single, “About Damn Time,” available now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. The confident, empowering
Florida Newcomer Big Mo “Keeps Going“
Born and raised in Maryland and now living in Florida, newcomer Big Mo is a freshman that just started his rapping career. Since an early
Jim Jones Taps Lil Wayne, Migos, DJ Khaled, And Juelz Santana For “We Set the Trends“ Remix Music Video
Jim Jones has gathered Lil Wayne, Migos, DJ Khaled, and Juelz Santana for the official remix of “We Set The Trends.” Directed by a talented
PnB Rock Releases Fiery Music Video For “Fury“
Platinum certified rapper PnB Rock has shared the official music video for “Fury,” directed by Caseuno. “Fury” is a standout track from Rock’s recently released
Silk Sonic Sweeps The 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Multi-Grammy Award winning duo Silk Sonic makes a clean sweep with Record Of The Year (“Leave The Door Open”), Song Of The Year (“Leave The
Gucci Mane Taps Key Glock And Young Dolph For “Blood All On It”
Grammy Award-nominated Rap superstar Gucci Mane is celebrating the release of his brand-new single featuring Key Glock and Young Dolph titled “Blood All On It.”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Drops Two Versions of “Playa” With H.E.R. And Ella Bands
Multi-Platinum recording artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie released his latest single, “Playa” as a 2-track single; one featuring Grammy-award winning R&B singer H.E.R while
Kehlani And Justin Bieber Join Forces On New Single “up at night”
Grammy-nominated singer Kehlani has released new single “up at night” ft. Justin Bieber off of her forthcoming third album, “blue water road,” which is set
Cardi B Makes History… Again
Diamond-selling superstar Cardi B has just become the first female to achieve the milestone of having every single song on an album certified RIAA Platinum
Lizzo Announces New Single “About Damn Time”
3x-Grammy Award winning artist Lizzo made an appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Monday night (March 21) to tease eagerly-awaited new
North Carolina Rapper Manolo Drops New Single “Bag Talk“
Aspiring North Carolina rapper Manolo is excited to present his new single titled “Bag Talk,” which is featured on the Winston-Salem-born artist’s forthcoming EP “Adults
Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Released
Rap heavyweight Young Dolph was fatally shot back in November 2021 while visiting his hometown of Memphis. Now, the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center has
Tom MacDonald Feels Robbed of #1 Spot On Billboard 200
If a tree falls in the woods, does anybody hear it? If an independent artist sells the most albums of the week, does anybody report
UK Rapper Carasel Debuts Music Video “Flashback”
“Flashback” is the debut single from Carasel’s sophomore album “Dreams Of Paradise,” which is dropping later this year. The project is an explosive showcase of
Hit Producer Dubba-AA Unveils Debut Single “All I Need”
Dubba-AA (pronounced Double-A), the established Hip-Hp producer behind the chart-topping recording artists Kodak Black and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, makes his artist debut with a
Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Is Back With “Big Grim Reaper: The Return“
Chart-topping Memphis rapper Big Scarr is back with the arrival of his eagerly awaited new mixtape. “Big Grim Reaper: The Return” is available now via
Kehlani Drops New Music Video “little story“
Grammy-nominated, singer and songwriter Kehlani has released “little story,” a new track off her highly anticipated third album “blue water road,” coming soon. The refreshing
RZA And DJ Scratch Release New Music Video “Fate Of The World”
RZA and DJ Scratch release the anthemic track “Fate of the World.” This is the second track from their forthcoming, full-length album, “Saturday Afternoon Kung
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