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Bo$$, the first female rapper to be signed by Def Jam, passed on at age 54.    Rapper Bun B who announced the news, wrote;    “Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend.”     Bun’s …

American rapper and producer with Def Jam Recordings, August 08, has died at the age of 31.   His death was announced by his former record label 88rising and in an Instagram post shared by his family. A cause of death is yet to be revealed.   August 08, real …

NATIVE Records is the music division of NATIVE Networks, the black-owned and operated, multi-platform, multi-disciplinary media and content company dedicated to the discovery and development of young African artists and youth culture. Founded in 2016 by Seni Saraki, Teni Zaccheaus, Shola Fagbemi, Addy Edgal & Suleiman Shittu, NATIVE has amassed …

Kido Madiba believes he has greatness deposited in him and he draws inspiration from the great Nelson Mandela. About ‘Absence’: His latest single ‘Absence’ is a reflection on a past relationship. Speaking on the single, the rising star said: “I had just relocated to Lagos from Abuja, Nigeria. I think …

Larry Gaaga’s team will be tasked with the job of identifying and signing African continental talent that “speaks to and resonates with the defining culture and artistry of the Def Jam legacy.” the Company revealed in the announcement. In 2020, Gaaga was one of Def Jam Africa’s ‘flagship signings’, says …

‘Therapy‘ follows an already illustrious career that includes four albums, countless hit songs, and movie roles, not to mention his philanthropic work as part of the ‘Livingston Foundation,’ which educates young Africans and elevates the youth of Ghana. The single is the first release from Stonebwoy’s newly signed record deal …

Tems explained why she chose Tunji for the conversation: “Tunji is… he’s the person that signed every artist, he’s the person who’s the best type of A&R there is and he’s very passionate about music and it’s more than making money or being financially successful. It’s really about impact. It’s …