Paramount+ announces new AS1ONE: THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN POP MUSIC JOURNEY

  Paramount+ today announced AS1ONE: THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN POP MUSIC JOURNEY will premiere Tuesday, December 3rd on the service. The As1One Production Company docuseries in association with Best Production Company for MTV Entertainment Studios is a coming of age series based on the lives of six young men – the world’s first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group…

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UP & RUNNIN6: Stonebwoy racing through Afro-Dancehall’s fast lane

Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy has returned with his sixth studio album, UP & RUNNIN6 – a project that sees the artiste continuing to refine his signature ‘Afro-dancehall’ sound.  While the album title promises forward momentum, longtime fans may find themselves in familiar territory as Stonebwoy delivers another collection of commercially-minded tracks blending African pop with reggae…

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Nasty C becomes first South African hip hop artist to surpass 100 million Spotify streams

Nasty C has officially become the first South African hip-hop solo artist to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, marking it a groundbreaking moment for Mzansi’s hip-hop scene. This accomplishment is not only a personal triumph but also speaks volumes about the impact of streaming when it comes to African music. The accessibility of platforms…

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Kendrick Lamar Earns 7 Grammy Award Nominations With ‘Not Like Us’ Racking 5 Noms

The Kendrick marathon continues. On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the full list of nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards, set to be held in February 2025.   Kendrick Lamar emerged as hip-hop’s leading contender with a remarkable seven nominations. His hit single, “Not Like Us,” has been recognized in five major…

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