Busta Rhymes – Blockbusta album review: New York rap giant is still thinking big There's plenty here to suggest that at 51 Busta still has a lot to offer Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Jowee Omicil on his voodoo-infused and Haitian slave revolution-inspired new album Our guest on this week's music show is jazz multi-instrumentalist Jowee Omicil, who spends much of his time between Paris, Miami and Montreal. He's about to release a new album entitled "Spiritual Healing: Bwa Kayiman Freedom Suite". The record is fully connected to his Haitian roots and represents a means… France 24 · Nov 20, 2023
Post your questions for Busta Rhymes The US rap legend is teeing up his new album Blockbusta, and answering your questions about his rich career The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
'Knowledge of self': How a key phrase from Islam became a pillar of hip-hop I was 9 years old when Eric B. and Rakim’s “Paid in Full” dropped. I have vivid memories of the bass-laden track booming out of car stereos and hearing it on Black radio, like Kiss FM’s top eight at 8 p.m. countdown. The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023
From Black GIs to Puff Daddy: how African Americans fell in love with cognac In the quiet town of Cognac, France, on a quaint cobblestone street just off the banks of the Charente River, lies the Musée des Arts du Cognac. The museum recounts the history, savoir-faire, and world renown of France’s most famous hard liquor. The production of cognac began in the early… The Conversation · Jul 12, 2023
BET Awards honor Busta Rhymes, hip-hop’s 50 years, pay tribute to Takeoff and Tina Turner Sunday’s biggest surprise came when Quavo and Offset, the surviving members of Migos, performed “Bad and Boujee” in front of an image of Takeoff, who died in a shooting last December. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023
BET Awards return Sunday night, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop The BET Awards return Sunday night with a show that promises to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
‘It was fun until it wasn’t’: hip-hop A&R Dante Ross on De La Soul, ODB – and punchups with P Diddy Hailed as the genre’s Forrest Gump for his time with artists from Busta Rhymes to Santana, today Ross contends that streaming, sampling and materialism have changed the genre beyond recognition The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
Busta Rhymes Felt Like He Knew Gary Vee Before They Met Vaynerchuck hosted VeeCon 2023 on Thursday that included a number of celebrities and prominent business leaders. Zenger · May 19, 2023
50 Cent to embark on global tour to celebrate 20th anniversary of debut album - and he's coming to Manchester The tour will feature support from special guest Busta Rhymes Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023
Second Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Festival in Atlanta features Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jodeci, Jeezy ATLANTA — Mary J. Blige is returning for a second Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit in Atlanta in May at State Farm Arena. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Melle Mel says Eminem only considered one of the best rappers because he's white The lead vocalist of Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five has hit back at Billboard's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, arguing that Eminem only made the list because he's white Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Busta Rhymes throws drink at woman who touched his butt in viral video A video of Busta Rhymes throwing his drink at a woman who touched his butt has gone viral on social media. Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2023
Pharrell Williams leads tributes to De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove The Brooklyn-born rapper helped pioneer the alternative hip hop genre. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023 5 great things about the 2023 Grammys, including Lizzo, Harry Styles and that astonishing hip-hop tribute Lizzo! 50 years of hip-hop! Harry Styles!
Los Angeles Times · Feb 6, 2023 Hip-hop’s greats unite to salute the genre’s 50th anniversary at 2023 Grammys LOS ANGELES — Once shunned by the Recording Academy, the 2023 Grammy Awards paid homage to 50 years of hip-hop history on Sunday with performances by influential artists from the genre’s past, present and future.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 12, 2022 ITV This Morning divide as fans scream 'just no' over The Speakmans recreating Pussycat Dolls music video The Speakmans returned to the ITV show but in a way they've never been seen before
Bristol Post · Sep 13, 2022 Tokyo World 2022: Everything you need to know about line up, band times and transport It's time to start preparing for one of the biggest music festivals in Bristol
Mic · Aug 10, 2022 Calvin Harris’s ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’ is music for malls The collection of retro pop is a long escalator ride to mediocrity.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022 Calvin Harris: Funk Wav Bounces Vol 2 review – wan background grooves for an A-list pool party Harris enlists Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Halsey and others for a second round of slinky disco-pop, but his luxurious production doesn’t disguise the dullness of the songs
Bristol Post · Jun 19, 2022 Celebrities coming to Bristol including Elton John, Paolo Nutini and Busta Rhymes Huge names are coming to Bristol all summer long
Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022 Comics invoke Oscars slap after Dave Chappelle attack: 'Gettin' dangerous out here' Comedians have begun to weigh in on Tuesday night's incident at the Hollywood Bowl, where a man carrying a replica handgun with a knife rushed the stage and attacked headliner Dave Chappelle as the show was winding down.