The “Urban Update” broadcast on rap2soul.de and pelioneradio.de on August 20, 2025, delivered a compelling mix of top stories from the hip-hop and broader urban music landscape. This edition featured significant legal developments, candid industry critiques, groundbreaking artistic expressions, and the fluctuating hopes for a highl...
Quavo Ignites Penn State’s HUB Lawn as Headliner for Fifth Annual LightsUP Festival Penn State University’s campus buzzed with electrifying energy as Grammy-nominated artist Quavo took the stage to headline the highly anticipated LightsUP festival on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Organized by the collaborative efforts of the Student P...
Edison Research’s latest findings from its Q2 2025 “Share of Ear” report unveil a compelling trend: fans of Hip-Hop and R&B are dedicating more daily time to their favored music than any other genre affinity group. This deep immersion underscores the genre’s profound cultural impact and the intense connection its l...
Recent findings from Edison Research’s Q2 2025 Share of Ear® study reveal a striking reality in the audio landscape: fans who primarily gravitate towards Hip-Hop and R&B music are dedicating the most daily time to their favorite genre, immersing themselves for an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes each day. This considerable engageme...
Vermont’s seasoned hip-hop artist Nastee has finally unveiled his highly anticipated debut solo LP, “Current Events,” a project that artfully bridges the gap between classic 90s New York hip-hop sensibilities and a distinctly modern urgency. Emerging from a scene he helped cultivate, Nastee, a co-founder of the influential Ve...
Nastee’s ‘Current Events’: Vermont Hip-Hop Pioneer Delivers a Timeless ’90s Masterclass Vermont’s vibrant hip-hop scene has a new benchmark with the release of ‘Current Events,’ the highly anticipated debut solo LP from the seasoned artist known as Nastee. More than just an album, this project is a pro...
Joey Bada$$, a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop, recently revealed a personal connection to Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping track “Not Like Us.” The Brooklyn rapper admitted that he spent his entire summer Crip walking to the anthemic song, while also clarifying his intentions and offering insights into his upcoming mu...
The Vermont hip-hop scene has long recognized Nastee as a foundational figure, a producer, rapper, and label owner whose influence has shaped the local landscape for years. Now, after a significant anticipation period, Nastee has finally unleashed his debut solo LP, “Current Events,” a project that solidifies his mastery and pays h...
Atlantic Music Group (AMG) has announced a significant leadership realignment, appointing Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab as the new Co-Presidents of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music. This strategic move, effective immediately, sees the acclaimed duo extend their influence beyond their established roles as Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, fur...
Fans of Hip-Hop and R&B are dedicating more time to their favorite genres than any other music enthusiasts, spending an average of nearly four hours per day immersed in music. This finding, revealed in the latest Q2 2025 Share of Ear® report by Edison Research, highlights a significant level of engagement that far surpasses the […]...
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