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October 9, 2020
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The Break Presents: Note Marcato

[ad_1] Rap runs in the family, and Note Marcato is proof of that. The Miami native, born Nasir Dean, always had his headphones on as a child, figuratively swimming in the world of music. When he was in 7th grade, his father, Swizz Beatz, took notice of this and told his son that he shared his father's love of music. Just a kid at the time, young Nasir didn't put much thought into the notion but produced his first five beats the very next year.He took a break from production for two years, then returned to the beats in 2016, when he was in 10th grade. At the time, he was interning for Epic Records as well...

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October 9, 2020
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Mac Miller Fans Call Out Reason for Name-Dropping Mac on New Song

[ad_1] Mac Miller fans are upset after a name-drop on a new song appears to comes across as disrespectful.On Friday (Oct. 9), Mac's supporters woke up to Reason's new track "Fall," from his debut album, New Beginnings. The 30-year-old rapper mentions Mac and seemingly makes remarks connecting to his passing due to a drug overdose in 2018.The Top Dawg Entertainment rhymer shares his perspective on entertainers vying to get into the music industry and the challenges they face in the song. While the song's message speaks to protecting yourself, his lyrics about Mac Miller have rubbed many fans the wrong way."Look, you said you wanna be an artist/Well, we gon' turn you to an addict/Get rid of...

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October 9, 2020
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Jay Electronica, BlocBoy JB, Reason, More: New Projects This Week

[ad_1] The seasons might be changing, but the caliber of new music releases aren't. This week, there are releases from a veteran MC and a Memphis rapper that we haven't heard from in a while as well as a debut album from a TDE artist.Jay Electronica is back with the crazy production and impeccable introspection. The seasoned New Orleans rhymer is following up his 2007 debut mixtape Act I: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge) with Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn). The Tidal exclusive arrived on Monday (Oct. 5) after leaking the day prior. Nonetheless, the LP also comes about seven months after Jay Elec's first studio album, A Written Testimony, which...

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October 9, 2020
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Kanye West Asks for Donations to His Presidential Campaign

[ad_1] Kanye West may have achieved billionaire status, but he's currently seeking outside funds for his presidential campaign.Last night (Oct. 7), shortly after the vice presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, Kanye shared the link to his election merchandise website kanye2020.country. On the site, you'll find hats and hoodies donning Yeezy's campaign slogan "Vision," as well as phrases like "God save America" and "Vote for Kanye."The merch ranges from $40 to $160. Towards the end of the homepage, there is also Kanye's campaign platform and a section where he is accepting donations. The donation amounts are $20, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 and $2,8000.After clicking on a donation...

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October 9, 2020
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Tory Lanez Charged With Felony Assault in Shooting Incident

[ad_1] Three months after the July 12 incident, Tory Lanez has been officially charged in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting.According to a report from TMZ on Thursday afternoon (Oct. 8), Tory, born Daystar Peterson, has been charged with felony assault in the shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion back in July. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has hit the Toronto native with one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm—personal use of a firearm—and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.In an announcement made by the L.A. DA's office today, Tory is also facing a gun allegation and that he personally inflicted great bodily injury. The D.A.'s new release, however, does not name Megan....

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October 8, 2020
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Polo G Says He’s Charging $85,000 for a Feature

[ad_1] Polo G's price is going up.The 2020 XXL Freshman reflected on how much he used to charge for a feature in comparison to how much artists will have to pay if they're looking to have his bars on their songs now. "Features 85 Rackzz but the price keep goin up 📈📈📈," the Chicago rhymer tweeted on Thursday (Oct. 8). "I remember doin features fa 200$;Grind Neva Stop 🏆."Polo G upping the number folks will have to pay for a verse isn't surprising as his success has been mounting. His sophomore album, The Goat, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 back in May, moving 99,000 units in the first week. The 21-year-old MC's debut album, Die a Legend,...

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October 8, 2020
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Four Studio Engineers Give Rappers Advice on How to Use Auto-Tune

[ad_1] There’s no sound more prominent in rap right now than that of Auto-Tune. Since the mid 2000s, seasoned OGs like T-Pain and Lil Wayne have finessed the vocal effect into a hit-making cheat code. Based on their pioneering techniques with Auto-Tune in hip-hop, fans increasingly grew to adore the then-foreign sound, and rappers have equally made the element a requirement in their music these days rather than leaving it as something experimental. Just look back at the sound of hip-hop over the last 15 years. The takeover is real.Mo City-bred titan Travis Scott has built an entire aesthetic that is successfully formulated with Auto-Tune, allowing his melodies to pierce the ear far more than...

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October 8, 2020
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Morgan Freeman Reveals How He Ended Up Narrating Savage Mode 2

[ad_1] Morgan Freeman changed the narration game on 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's highly anticipated Savage Mode 2, but how did the collaborative effort even come about?During a recent interview with GQ magazine, which was published on Tuesday (Oct. 6), Freeman shares that his voice has been requested for narration on numerous occasions, which he's declined. However, he seized the opportunity to perform the monologues on 21 and Metro's joint project because the theme of the album steers away from the "nice guy" roles he's often offered. He noted that his appearances on the album were scripted and there was no improvisation."What happens is you sort of get locked into a position,” the 83-year-old Academy Award-winning actor says. “Henry Fonda...

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October 8, 2020
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These Are the Rappers With Major Endorsement Deals in 2020

[ad_1] If there's one thing rappers know how to do, it's secure the bag. For years, members of the hip-hop community have dipped their toes into other industries that have become adjacent to rap music such as fashion, footwear as well as makeup and beauty. This year is no different. From Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, to Travis Scott and more, some of your favorite rhymers have landed major brand partnerships and endorsement deals thanks to their household names and popularity.In August, Megan Thee Stallion shared the news of her partnership with Revlon as the company's newest global brand ambassador. "I feel proud," she told Allure magazine shortly after the announcement was...

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October 8, 2020
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The Break Presents: YN Jay

[ad_1] Michigan rapper YN Jay knew his time was coming. Since he was 10 years old, Jay has been rapping, drawing inspiration from his older brother Gabe. A much younger Jay was performing at rap shows and freestyling in cars all over his hometown of Beecher, Mich. He then recorded eight to 10 songs a day once he hit his teenage years. After Gabe's passing, Jay decided he had to make rapping a career in honor of his brother. He dropped the seven-track project MVP in November of 2019, and ultimately delivered on his promise in 2020, when the hilarious, catchy song "Coochie" blew up on YouTube and social media.Released in April, the track has...

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