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Jay Spitty
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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Westcoast Legend DJ Quik Returns With New Single “Class”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 1, 2023
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Platinum-certified Westcoast Hip-Hop icon DJ Quik returns with a brand-new single entitled “Class”. It notably paves the way for his anxiously awaited 10th full-length LP
Quando Rondo Drops First Album In 2 Years With “Recovery”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 27, 2023
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Quando Rondo is ready to right his wrongs and lay it all out on the line with the release of his new album entitled “Recovery”.
Lil Uzi Vert Teases Unreleased Music With Playboi Carti
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 22, 2023
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Lil Uzi Vert may be putting out some new music with fellow rapper Playboi Carti soon. While it’s too early to know an actual timeline,
Diddy Joins Metro Boomin’s “Creepin (Remix)” Featuring The Weeknd And 21 Savage
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 20, 2023
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Diddy has joined forces with Metro Boomin for the remix of his The Weeknd and 21 Savage-assisted cut “Creepin”. Metro unleashed the remix on Friday
Zaytoven Releases New Album “Street Credentials”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 13, 2023
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Grammy award-winning producer Zaytoven has announced the release of his highly anticipated album entitled “Street Credentials” via Raven Music/MNRK Urban. The album features G-Herbo, Key
Snoop Dogg Inks Deal To Release Two Solo Albums With New Record Label
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 10, 2023
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Snoop Dogg is teaming up with former Apple executive Larry Jackson to put out music under Jackson’s new label Gamma Records. The rapper shared the
Ruff Ryders To Honor DMX With “Ryde Out” Event In NYC
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 9, 2023
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Ruff Ryders are gathering the family, friends and fans of the late DMX for their “Ryde Out” event. Set to happen on April 9 in
Lil Baby Delivers Heart-Wrenching Music Video “Forever”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 6, 2023
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Lil Baby has returned with a fully-fledged music video for “Forever,” featuring Fridayy. Directed by Cam Busby, the clip is set on a tropical beachside,
The Weeknd Releases New Album “Live At SoFi Stadium”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 6, 2023
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The Weeknd delivered his latest full-length album entitled “Live At SoFi Stadium” last Friday (March 3). The project, which features 31 tracks, was recorded live
J. Cole Taps Drake And Usher To Headline The 2023 Dreamville Festival
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 2, 2023
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Festival season is upon us, and this year, J. Cole‘s annual Dreamville Festival is returning to his home state of North Carolina with a wealth
Drake Talks Plans For A “Graceful Exit” From The Music Industry In Lil Yachty Interview
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 25, 2023
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After releasing his acclaimed album entitled “Let’s Start Here”, Lil Yachty has now turned his attention to his sunglasses brand named FUTUREMOOD. Promoting his rising
Don Toliver Unveils New Album “Love Sick”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 25, 2023
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Houston rapper Don Toliver is proud to announce the release of his new album entitled “Love Sick” via Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records. The project includes the
Logic Urges Listeners To “Wake Up” In His Latest Music Video
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 22, 2023
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About a month after debuting the song, Logic has dropped an official music video for “Wake Up” featuring Lucy Rose. In the clip, the Maryland
Travis Scott “Utopia” Album Release Date Out Soon
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 20, 2023
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It’s been almost 5 years since Travis Scott dropped his album “ASTROWORLD”, and the anticipation couldn’t be higher for the debut of his next release.
Big Scarr’s Posthumous Album “The Secret Weapon” Released
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 18, 2023
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A posthumous album entitled “The Secret Weapon” from Big Scarr, the Memphis rapper, who died in December aged 22, is out now. Big Scarr found
Rihanna Wants To Release Her New Album In 2023
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 16, 2023
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Rihanna has revealed in a recent interview that she wants to drop her new album some time in 2023. Speaking to British Vogue, the latest
Bad Bunny And Bomba Estéreo Unveil “Ojitos Lindos” Music Video
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 15, 2023
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Bad Bunny has dropped off athemusic video for his Bomba Estéreo-assisted song entitled “Ojitos Lindos.” Directed by Bad Bunny’s longtime collaborator Stillz, the accompanying music
Playboi Carti Arrested For Allegedly Choking Pregnant Girlfriend
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 14, 2023
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Georgia police arrested Playboi Carti in late December after his girlfriend accused him of assaulting her. However, his lawyer pushed back in a statement concerning
Drake Files Motion To Get Out Of XXXTentacion Murder Trial Deposition
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 14, 2023
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Drake‘s lawyers have filed to quash the deposition subpoena against him in the XXXTentacion murder trial. XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot
Kodak Black Echoes Donald Trump’s Criticism Of Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 13, 2023
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Kodak Black has agreed with Donald Trump’s harsh comments about Rihanna‘s performance at the Super Bowl LVIII. The former president took to Truth Social —
Talib Kweli And Madlib Announce New Album “Liberation 2”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 13, 2023
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Talib Kweli and Madlib are reuniting for the “Liberation” sequel entitled “Liberation 2”. The duo confirmed the news in a press release and revealed that
Drumma Boy Drops New Video “Imma Mack” Featuring Gangsta Boo
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 9, 2023
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Grammy winning hit-making producer Drumma Boy is releasing the video for his record “Imma Mack” featuring Crunchy Black, La Chat – along with the late
Quavo To Perform TakeOff Tribute At 2023 Grammy Awards
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 3, 2023
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Quavo will pay tribute to his late nephew and Migos group member TakeOff at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Early last month, the Georgia rapper shared
Beyoncé Announces “RENAISSANCE” World Tour
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 2, 2023
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Beyoncé has officially announced that she’s going to embark on a 43-date world tour this year in support of her Grammy-nominated 2022 album entitled “RENAISSANCE”.
Dr. Dre’s Debut Album “The Chronic” Re-Released On Streaming Services
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 2, 2023
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On December 15, 1992, Hip-Hop legend Dr. Dre unveiled his first solo full-length album following his departure from Rap group N.W.A, a 16-track effort titled
Lil Wayne Announces 28-City “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 2, 2023
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Celebrated rapper Lil Wayne will be heading on tour this Spring. The “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” will be presented by Hip-Hop festival producer Rolling
Burna Boy Releases New Music Video “Common Person”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 1, 2023
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Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has released an official music video for “Common Person.” The fan favorite track comes from Burna’s acclaimed sixth studio album, “Love,
Ice Spice Shares “in ha mood” Music Video
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jan 30, 2023
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Female raptress Ice Spice has shared an accompanying music video for her single “in ha mood.” Helmed by Oliver Cannon and Chris Villa, the clip
Swizz Beatz Names ‘Greatest’ Song He’s Ever Produced, Talks DMX’s Death
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jan 27, 2023
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Swizz Beatz has crafted chart-topping Billboard hits and received numerous awards, however there’s one track in particular he produced that he still considers his absolute
Drake Teases Summer Tour With 21 Savage, Hints At New Album In 2023
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jan 25, 2023
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Drake might be hitting the road this summer season, however he won’t be performing solo. The Canadian rapper has shared that he’ll be going on
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