So it’s almost Valentine’s Day and you’re trying to make just the right play list for your boo. No worries. Love has always been a vital part of great hip hop music. I think we can thank Drake for keeping this alive. Here’s a list of 20 hip hop love songs dating from back when LL Cool J was needin’ love until now.
1. Kendrick Lamar feat. Zacari “Love” (2017)
2. Future “Incredible” (2017)
3. Kanye West feat. Charlie Wilson “Bound 2” (2013)
4. 2Pac “Temptations” (1995)
5. Nicki Minaj “Super Bass” (2010)
6. Fabolous feat. Neyo “You Make Me Better” (2007)
7. De La Soul “Eye Know” (1989)
8. Black Star “Brown Skin Lady” (1998)
9. Slick Rick “Teenage Love” (1988)
10. Goodie Mob “Beautiful Skin” (1998)
11. DMX “How Its Goin Down” (1998)
12. Ja Rule Feat. Vita “Put It On Me” (2000)
13. Lil Wayne “Receipt” (2005)
14. Drake “Best I Ever Had” (2009)
15. Snoop Dogg Feat. Pharrell “Beautiful” (2003)
16. 50 Cent Feat. Nate Dogg “21 Questions” (2003)
17. The Notorious B.I.G “Me & My Bitch” (1994)
18. LL Cool J “I Need Love” (1987)
19. Method Man Feat. Mary J Blige “I’ll Be There For You/ You’re All I Need To Get By” (1995)
It’s been quite a year so far for Travis Scott. After he and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner just recently welcomed their new baby girl Stormi Webster to the world, Scott was awarded with the key to his hometown Missouri City, Texas. He was presented the key on February 10 by Mayor Allen Owen who told the “Antidote” rapper that the day was now known as Travis Scott Day. Travis was extremely honored to receive this award from his hometown who has showed him a tremendous amount of support throughout his career. He says,
“This is better than any award I’ve ever been to…my only job is just to inspire kids to be the best they can be, to reach their ultimate height. Everybody has a dream and everybody can do it”.
It looks like “Humble” rapper Kendrick Lamar wants his fans to experience his talents in person–NOT a video. Sources say Lamar no longer wants his fans to record him live at his shows. He is not even letting professional photographers in the capture moments of his tours. Kendrick isn’t the first one to prohibit the use of cells phones during his shows. He actually is one of many! Artist like Jack White, Guns N’ Roses, Jarvis Cocker and Alicia Keys have all banded cell phone use at their concerts. This is a popular trend because a large part of the income in the music industry, even for the most notable artists, relies on the profit made from shows and tours. So even though you really wanna prove to your friends that you had floor seats to a Kendrick Lamar concert, they’ll just have to take your word for it.
Tinashe teams up with Future for the first time since their collaboration on the record “How Many Times”on her debut album in 2014. The song titled “Faded Love” features the two artist singing about being involved in one night stands. Tinashe was geeked to be able to team up with Future again. The singer explains,
“I mean, Future was on my first album and that was one of my favorite songs on the album…so I was like, it would be perfect to do it again”.
Check out what these two cooked up this time below.
After the success of their radio hit “Finesse“, it was only right that Cardi B and Bruno hit the road for a world tour! The two will be kicking off their tour in Denver, CO September 7 and finishing out October 27 in Los Angeles, CA. This is Cardi’s first major tour and after their performance at the 2018 Grammys we KNOW Cardi is ready! Check out all of the dates for Bruno and Cardi’s 24k Magic World Tour below and check them out when they come to your city!
Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s 24K Magic World Tour Dates
Sept. 7 – Denver, Co. – Pepsi Center
Sept. 8 – Denver, Co. – Pepsi Center
Sept. 11 – St. Paul, Minn. – Xcel Energy Center
Sept. 15 – Detroit, Mich. – Little Caesars Arena
Sept. 19 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Wells Fargo Center
Sept. 20 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Wells Fargo Center
Sept. 22 – Toronto, O.N. – Air Canada Centre
Sept. 23 – Toronto, O.N. – Air Canada Centre
Sept. 27 – Boston, Mass. – TD Garden
Sept. 28 – Boston, Mass. – TD Garden
Oct. 1 – Newark, N.J. – Prudential Center
Oct. 2 – Newark, N.J. – Prudential Center
Oct. 4 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Barclays Center
Oct. 5 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Barclays Center
Oct. 7 – Nashville, Tenn. – Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 11 – Tulsa, Okla. – BOK Center
Oct. 14 – Dallas, Texas – American Airlines Center
Oct. 15 – Dallas, Texas – American Airlines Center
Rapper Mariahlynn got her start by staring on the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York who became a main cast member in season six. She started rapping during her teenage years and continued to work on her talent. She dropped her debut rap single called “Once Upon a Time” along with a video on November 22nd, 2015.
Watch it here:
Not only is the song actually funny, it is also one that I keep coming back to. A lot of rappers don’t know how to laugh at themselves and she is bringing something new to the table.
She also has more stand out tracks that you can view here:
Cardi B also got her start from Love & Hip Hop so Mariahlynn might just be on the brink of fame. An artist who knows how to market herself is sure to make a name for herself.
