Lead singer of the legendary group, The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died at the age of 74. Edwards died at Mercy Hospital in Chicago Thursday night.

Edwards sang Grammy-winning songs for the Motown icons like “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Cloud Nine” … along with hits like “Ball of Confusion” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”  He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 with The Temptations.

Vlog #5 of 6, “Road Life”, featuring Mozzy and Empire label owner Ghazi.

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  The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar have released “Pray For Me”  as the latest single from ‘Black Panther The Album’ the official album for Marvel Studios’ heavily anticipated film Black Panther. The song comes fresh on the heels of Lamar’s five wins at the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Best Rap/Sung Performance and The Weeknd’s win for Best Urban Contemporary album, the only artist to win the award twice.

The album arrives in stores and at all digital retailers on February 9, while Black Panther opens in theaters everywhere February 16. The album pre-order unlocks instant downloads of The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar for “Pray For Me,” Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake for “King’s Dead” ], and Kendrick Lamar and SZA for “All The Stars.” Platinum-selling, twelve-time Grammy-award winning Lamar is regarded as one of the most important, critically acclaimed and creatively inventive artists globally, and this album further proves these accolades.

Azealia Banks is back, and she’s brought the full support of a record label with her. On Wednesday (Jan. 31), the often-incendiary rapper uploaded an Instagram post announcing a new $1 million deal with Entertainment One.

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In another Instagram post, Banks appears to thank her fans for her success, before acknowledging the way coming from a broken home has shaped her to this point. But now, it’s game time.

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Check out a snippet of a new song and a post including her plans for herself and Nicki Minaj, beneath that.

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This past week Chef Sean performed to a sold out crowd at the jam packed Regency Theater in LA. Joining a bill that included Shoreline Mafia and Cali Stacks, Chef Sean got first dibs on a crowd that was lined up around the block for a raucous night of music.

From the start of the show, which was brought to fans by Soultronica with NoiseNTheHood, the crowd was lit. But it wasn’t until Chef Sean took the eager audience to new levels with his first few words that the crowd really got hype for the performances

“I don’t give a f**k about what other people doing, I’m a keep on doing me!” Sean said as the crowd went crazy.

Singing all of his lyrics back to him, Chef Sean did six songs, then he stopped to talk about his friend Fredo Santana, who just passed away last week in Chicago.

Chef Sean advised the audience to, “stay in control of what they put in their bodies, and that there’s a right way to have a good time.”

Chef finished his set with his song “I Don’t Want To Live Like This” then
he dropped the mic and walked off the stage in epic fashion.

Sean Chef got his start acting after he studied acting at Second City Theatre in Chicago. He would go on to make his feature film debut at age 12 in the MGM/Gramercy Pictures drama, Jason’s Lyric alongside Forrest Whitaker and Jada Pinkett Smith. Sean also starred in Teeth and Blood which came out just a year ago.

His credits also include acting in a Harpo Productions project, work with ABC and national advertising campaigns.
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Bred in South but making his way around the country TBG rapper Mook drops his newest visual for his song “Famous.”

With a fast whip, a bad chick, tons of cash and a two liter in the whip, TBG rapper Mook looks to make a lasting first impression on new fans of the young rapper.

In the visual Mook recalls his come up to finally making it, showing how Mook came from nothing to something.

This feel good track shows Mook posted up next to several nice cars, showcased by a grafitti backdrop with classic characters from movies like Pulp Fiction and The Shining.

“I started making music after Speaker Knockerz passed away to keep his legacy alive,” Mook explained.

“My video To the Dome has over 2 million plays and was shot by Loud Visuals and Co – Directed by PJ @Plague3000, Speaker Knockerz father,” Mook said looking back on his successes with other videos.

The visual also features several clean images and kaleidoscope visuals of the Las Vegas strip bright with lights and attractions.

But Mook‘s success lately didn’t come without tragedy as Mook was close with the late rapper/producer Speaker Knockerz who passed away after subsequently producing and making Mook‘s first hit songs.

In fact, Speaker Knockerz dad gave Mook a beat that Knock produced and it became the lead single from Speaker Knockerz Rico Story 2 SoundTrack and Mook‘s first mixtape, “Red Rose”

“Gawd Like” is a visual exploration of one man drive for greatness. Jay Griffy is back with an engaging look into his most personal story. Growing up in poverty showed Griffy that he alone is the key to his success. The most personal record on the album, Griffy bares his soul to his listeners and God himself.

Filmed in the beautiful and rugged area of Stone Mountain Georgia, the video symbolizes the harsh mountains we climb while we watch beauty pass us by. The viewer watches as Griffy making his climb through life and then finally reaches the top. An inevitable scene for someone who is motivated to always be the best. Standing on the mountaintop with the sun blazing and looking at the landscape surrounding him, Griffy is moved by the battles he has overcome.

Tune in and check it out!