My name is Vicky and I’m an urban music journalist based out of Los Angeles, California. I have a passion for writing on all things music from full-fledged album reviews to high profile music events.
Megan Thee Stallion saves the day with the release of her "Realer" music video
Megan Thee Stallion did not come to play in 2019. The female rapper from Houston recently released her latest project titled FEVER which includes multiple recognizable hits from the artist such as "Sex Talk" and her "Running Up Freestyle." This week Megan released the music video for her song "Realer", which is the opening track on Fever, and fans are already feeling the heat.
The video kicks off by telling viewers that Houston has a problem partially due to all the haters that Megan has coll...
Compton-bred rapper Buddy is throwing pop-up birthday concert to raise money for hometown
The Compton-native rapper Buddy is celebrating his birthday today. Now, although we're used to seeing artists splurge on their birthday and buy unimaginable amounts of cars, clothes, jewelry, and possible substances, this LA rap star is taking a different approach. Today, September 10th, Buddy is having a concert in Los Angeles and donating all of the proceeds from the show directly to schools in his hometown of Compton. And if that wasn't enough to warm your hearts, several artists including...
How YK Osiris, PnB Rock, and other new age artists plan to inspire the black community
This past weekend EARMILK attended the 2019 BET Awards and we were able to interview some of your favorite new artists on the red carpet. The traditional "red carpet" was actually blue this year, which many believe was to honor the life of hip hop legend Nipsey Hussle. Many fans worldwide recognized Nipsey not only as an iconic rapper but also as a humanitarian that consistently used his platform to uplift people of color. In honor of Nipsey Hussle's positive impact on the black community, EA...
Album Review: Burna Boy - African Giant
Nigerian artists are on the rise: this past weekend Afrofusion Superstar, Burna Boy, released his fourth studio album titled African Giant. The 28- year-old artist has already had a very impressive year. So far in 2019, he has performed at Coachella Valley Music Festival, was announced as Apple Music's "Up Next" artist, and has won several awards including Best International Act at the BET Awards. He even landed himself a feature on Beyonce's new Lion King album The Gift on the smooth track "...
DJ Snake teams up with the Trapsoul King on his new album Carte Blanche
DJ Snake's impact on the electronic music scene is immeasurable at this point. This week the 33-year-old French DJ released his second studio album titled Carte Blanche and multiple songs have already made it to the music charts. Although many know him for electronic music, that doesn't stop Snake from experimenting with different musical genres to create worldwide hits. Today we highlight his collaboration with popular r&b and hip hop artist Bryson Tiller for the track titled "Smile".
Snake ...
London On Da Track and G- Eazy "Throw Fits" feat. City Girls and Juvenile
Hip hop producer London On Da Track has been on a constant high for years collaborating with some of the hottest names in hip hop. From producing the billboard charting track "Lifestyle", featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan back in 2014, to collaborating with Drake and French Montana just last year on their hit song "No Stylist", the producer has become an icon in the rap industry. This week, the 28-year old American producer has collaborated with Bay area rapper G-Eazy to release the tr...
Goldlink teams up with Tyler the Creator and Jay Prince on vibey new track "U Say"
And once again the D.C native has given us a new track to dance to all summer long. This week, Goldlink previews his upcoming album Diaspora with the release of his newest track "U Say" featuring Tyler, the Creator and Jay Prince.
On "U Say", Goldlink doesn't waste any time and immediately starts spitting his smooth and sensual bars over the soundscape:
[Verse 1: Goldlink]
Push out your back, put ya butt in it
Wanna love you, but I do not wanna commit
So I dance with ya with the thought of us...
Is A$AP Ferg the King of New York?
The Hood Pope of Harlem came down to Los Angeles during BET weekend to get in touch with fans and drop some serious knowledge. Conducted by journalist Elliot Wilson, Ferg took us deep into his mindset as an artist, discussed how he continues to inspire young kids growing up in the hood, and stressed how important it is to never forget to be human.
Ferg shared with the audience that he believes he is not just a rapper but an overall artist. He claims he knows exactly which songs are going to b...
Dave East and Kiing Shooter remix Pop Smoke's "Welcome To The Party"
And the remixes keep on coming! This week Harlem-native Dave East and Queensbridge's very own Kiing Shooter release their version of Popsmoke's "Welcome To The Party".
"Welcome to the Party" is a track that has lasted on hip-hop's radar all summer long. Both Dave East and Kiing Shooter put on for New York rap once again with their take on the summer anthem. Directed by @ShotByAHM, the music video features both rappers on a basketball court amongst others chilling, dancing, and having a late-n...
Jaden Smith previews his upcoming album with the release of his new song "Again"
On Tuesday, Jaden Smith took fans by surprise. The hip-hop artist dropped his newest song titled "Again" and informed fans that his upcoming album ERYS will be dropping this Friday. The track is another well-constructed song from Smith where his trap influences are evident. His use of several lyrical flows to the heavy base that comes in at the start of the track grabs our attention from the beginning. The dynamic sound production on this song is front and center, and "Again" starts off with ...
Album Review: Steve Lacy - Apollo XXI
If you've followed Steve Lacy since he started producing beats on his iPhone, the release of Apollo XXI is by a far a momentous event for the Compton-native. From being a member of the Grammy-nominated band The Internet to now releasing his first major solo album, the 21-year old artist is making amazing strides in his musical career. Prior to the release of Apollo XXI, Lacy already had a stacked resume. He has produced for legendary names in music including Solange, J Cole, Big Sean, Jhene A...
"Fried Rice" is the move according to Bas and J.I.D
Dreamville's Bas and J.I.D have got together to give us a sneak peek of all of the heat they will drop this summer. Bas's new track "Fried Rice" featuring J.I.D bands together the two lyricists to deliver a high energy song emerged with originality and talent.
Dreamville rappers have always taken their lyrics to the next level from experimenting with different flows to their usage of metaphorical rhymes. Bas kicks off "Fried Rice" by hopping on the chorus and the first verse. As the song goes...
Goldee Clarke gives us "More" with his latest visual
As much as love can be a beautiful feeling, sometimes things can get complicated when we feel deeply attracted to another person we just met. This week, Goldee Clarke hits the nail on the head with the visual to his song "More" describing the complications that come with romance, relationships, and attraction.
From having his mother absent from his life due to her substance issues to battling with a stutter that has caused difficulties regarding his communication skills, Goldee has overcome s...
JADE returns to music with her fearless track "Lights Out"
Female rappers have been taking this summer by storm. This week it's upcoming vocalist and rapper JADE bringing what's next with the release of her new single "Lights Out".
Pittsburgh-raised, New York-based, JADE teamed up with nationally ranked slam poet and producer MrVanSol to help her empowering track come to light. Despite starting off pretty calm, once JADE hops on, the beat picks up with fearless lyricism. "Lights Out" shows the newfound love and confidence JADE has reclaimed for herse...
Chicago's Lil Durk teams up with Nicki Minaj on an "Extravagant" track
"Yo Lil Durk, I heard you wanted to do a freaky song with the queen". And that's exactly what he did. This week Lil Durk drops his newest, and very explicit, track "Extravagant" featuring Nicki Minaj, also known as the Queen of Rap.
Many of us were shocked with how sensual Lil Durk got on his hit track "Home Body" released back in 2018. However, the 26-year-old rapper takes it to the next level on "Extravagant" disregarding all limitations. Produced by SKUFUL and Julian Cruz, an auto-tuned an...