Album Drop Tuesday: Ne-Yo, Lupe Fiasco, 2 Chainz, Lil’ Wayne, and Joey Bada$$

We have an array of gentlemen giving us new music this week. Lupe is keeping us conscious, Joey is the newcomer to the block and R&B veteran Ne-Yo is giving us something to swoon over. I also added a couple of must-have mixtapes from 2 of our favorite rappers. Let’s see what we have this week!

Movie Monday: Selma

With the current state of race relations in America being what it is today, the historical film Selma could not have come at a more opportune time to remind society of how far we’ve come and how much further we need to go toward civil rights. Nor could I find a better day, being the nationally recognized holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or movie to begin the new #MovieMonday series with. This movie gives so much more significance to a man and one of his many movements that helped advance the United States, socially and politically.

Album Drop Tuesday: Jazmine Sullivan and Meghan Trainor

We are starting 2015 in the best way possible! The new-age soul queen has made her way back to music after nearly five years of being M.I.A. And the latest pop-powerhouse is debuting her work today. Let’s see what they have in store for us.

Big K.R.I.T. ‘Pay Attention’ Tour

Young Krizzle’s ‘Pay Attention’ tour made its Houston stop late Sunday evening at Warehouse Live located on the outskirts of downtown. Many  supporters of Big K.R.I.T. packed and smoked out the venue, making the whole night one to remember. The homie KRIT surely did not disappoint and provided a wonderful, star-studded show.

Album Drop Tuesday: Beyonce, Rick Ross, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, and Eminem & Friends

A lot of your favorite artists are releasing and re-releasing hit albums today, November 24th, 2014. King Bey is giving us a second dose of Beyonce, Eminem and his crew have put together a compilation album and Pitbull is taking us around the world.

Album Drop Tuesday: Big K.R.I.T

Today Big K.R.I.T. released Cadillactica into the solar system. This is K.R.I.T.’s fifth album and it has been highly anticipated. He first began hyping the release of the album this past summer during his Week of K.R.I.T. where he released five new songs.

Album Drop Tuesday: Teyana Taylor and Theophilus London

Ayyyyyeeeee!! It’s Tuesday! Meaning, some of your favorite artists are dropping their albums today. Check out who’s looking to top charts this week.

2Loud Magazine Campaign Ad Launch Party

On Tuesday night, 2Loud Magazine unveiled their new campaign ad for the 2014-2015 season titled “We Are …” The launch party hosted at Libra Lounge brought out an ecclectic crowd of Houston’s young professionals and urban innovators. Mr. Editor-In-Chief, Corey, worked the crowd to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the movement. The bar was full, drinks were flowing, people were mingling and enjoying the Rockets game in the time leading up to the unveiling. The party was done in partnership with Lillie B. Girls Foundation and all proceeds from the bar benefited the organization.

Get Out and VOTE!

With the mid-term elections less than 2 weeks away, it is time for you to make your concerns known and put into office someone who can put laws into place. In an effort to bring out more Millenial and minority voters, Rock The Vote invited Lil’ Jon and a host of other young celebs to be in a campaign promo video. On top of being hilarious, the video gives celebrities a chance to share the reason why they are turning out to vote in the mid-term elections on November 4th. #TurnOutForWhat

BET Hip Hop Awards 2014

On Tuesday night, BET aired the annual, highly anticipated Hip Hop Awards Show that highlights the achievements of entertainers in a genre that is often over looked. The night kicked off with a hype and energetic performance from the new rap group Rae Sremmurd with their hit “No Flex Zone.” This year’s show was hosted by our favorite marijuana advocate, Uncle Snoop, who kept the energy and the laughs coming the whole night. It seemed that the cast of Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta were the butt of all jokes and rapper punchlines (as they should be) but it was all in fun.