REVOLT teamed up with ASCAP for this year’s Urban Awards during BET Weekend, and we got some really cool content. DJ Enuff DJ’d the Biggie tribute, and it was so awesome running into him!
More pics below!
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Author: Marisa Mendez
Interview: “NEF The Pharaoh Talks Making Moves and Moving the Crowd with His Brand of Cali Rap”
There’s a short list of big names that hail from Vallejo, California. You have the late Mac Dre—one of the most influential artists to ever come out of the Bay—and E-40, a rap legend who introduced a whole new vernacular to the masses and has maintained a career that spans decades. And then you have NEF The Pharaoh. He’s in pretty good company, to say the least.
At just 22, the “Big Tymin” rapper has already toured the world, signed a record deal, collaborated with multiple brands, and has rubbed elbows with some of the greats. To think this all began with just a pair of regional hits. NEF hasn’t even scored his “breakout” smash yet, but suffice to say, he has more under his belt than some of his peers who already have that hit.
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Marisa Mendez x Jamal x Tunisia – Marisa Explains It All [Episode 34: “All Eyez On Mari”]
On this week’s episode of MEIA, we almost had Tune but….yeah, let’s try that again next week. In the meantime, myself and Mal discussed All Eyez On Me, the XXL freshmen, what “consent” means and more!
Stream episode 34 “All Eyez On Mari” below, and subscribe on iTunes here! You can also email us at MEIApodcast@gmail.com!
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Interview: “From Drake And Beyond, Producer Mike Zombie Talks The Long Road To The Top”
It’s been over four years since Mike Zombie was introduced to the masses on what couldn’t have been a larger-scale. Not only did the New Jersey native place a beat with Drake on a song that would go on to be one of the Toronto superstar’s biggest tracks [“Started From The Bottom”], but he also inked a production deal with OVO. The future looked bright for the talented 20-year-old, but while he’s maintained a presence in music, it’s nowhere on the level that he (and everyone else) thought it would be by now.
Glances at his Instagram show the now-24-year-old still has an affiliation to OVO, often rocking clothing adorned with Drake’s signature owl. He is sure to post about new projects from the OVO camp and congratulates The Boy on his various successes throughout the years, but yet, the posts seem rather one-sided. There has been no sign of Zombie on the track on any of the aforementioned projects, from lesser-known acts like Roy Woods, up to the capo himself. And though Zombie has put out multiple projects of his own over the years (as he raps as well), there hasn’t been any posts from his labelmates about those either.
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(Photos) ‘All Eyez On Me’ Premiere [Los Angeles, CA]
The premiere and after-party of All Eyez On Me was SO dope! Ty, Kendrick, 2 Chainz and more were at the premiere, and even more people at the after-party. I got to chop it up with my girl crush Draya, one of my fave IG comedians King Keraun, legendary actor Clifton Powell and the one and only MC Hammer! Nuts!
More pics below.
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(Photos) A Breakdown Of Every XXL Freshmen Class Before This Year – Which Was The Most Successful?
Every year, the annual XXL Freshmen cover creates a huge buzz, opening the door to much debate about whether these coveted 10 artists deserve the spotlight as “the next big thing.” Since its inception in 2008, the cover has become bigger and bigger, now being practically a rite of passage for new artists in the game.
With this year’s cover being announced yesterday morning (featuring Kamaiyah, A Boogie With The Hoodie, MadeInTYO, XXXTentacion, PnB Rock, Aminé, Playboi Carti, Ugly God, Kap G and Kyle,) I wanted to break down each class and try to decipher which has been the most successful thus far. Check out my breakdown below and the covers in the gallery – and then give us your opinions in the comments and on Twitter!
(P.S. This year’s class was toooooooooo easy and safe. And Kamaiyah should have been on it LAST year because she’s BEEN dope.)
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(Video) ‘This or That’ with Big Boi
I played a round of ‘This or That’ with the legendary Big Boi for REVOLT and it was so fun!
Check it out below.
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