Another rapper shot dead Tributes have begun to flow in following news of the death of up and coming Canadian rapper, Smoke Dawg. This is the second high-profile music scene shooting of recent times, following the death of XXXtentacion last month. Smoke Dawg’s family and many fellow rappers paid tribute to the rising star after…

P. Soul, producer of the song “Slipknot” & “Infinity 888 ft. Joey Badass” for xxxtentacion + “can you rap like me” for Trippie Redd, tells us the story on how he got those instrumentals to them. Where are you from and current location? Spent the first 6 years of my life living in Antigua (caribbean)…

Posthumous release After Jahseh Onfroy, known as XXXtentacion passed, his music video “Sad” released. He is an American rapper remembered for his free-thinking spirit. The eerie coincidence “Sad” is a representation of X killing himself in the metaphorical and trying to correct his wrongs. Death gave him the power to spread positive energy to the…

‘Testing’ Release Date from A$AP Rocky Announced alongside Under Armour Partnership It has been a big year for Harlem’s own rap superstar A$AP Rocky. After teasing fans with an album drop for the past few months, the musician finally unveiled the cover art for his upcoming studio project ‘Testing’ following a live performance of his…

The Traktrain Channel On Splice Is Now Live At Traktrain we know how important the right collaborations are. We see the value of them every day when artists use our platform to connect with beat makers, we see it within our community when producers work on projects together and share feedback, and we see it…

Dillard University recently welcomed the 25-year-old rapper with open arms, giving him an honorary doctorate after his commencement speech to the class of 2018. Recognition beyond just music Chance the Rapper is best known for his music, but also is an outspoken advocate for social change, reform, and helping communities of all backgrounds reach their…

Shoki, producer of the song “Bitch where my hug at” for Ugly God, tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. Whats your name and where are you from? My name is Orion also known as shoki, and I’m a producer from Decatur, Alabama. Who have you worked with? I have…

Post Malone’s Incredible Success Billboard recently reported that Post Malone’s chart-topping new album Beerbongs & Bentleys has continued its monstrous success, with nine top 20 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. The previous record was a tie between The Beatles and rapper J. Cole. Each previously had six top 20 records. As if one record…

New Lil Uzi Vert track “Rich Forever” leaks after the rapper’s Instagram account is suspiciously hacked, and it contains a possible shot at Rich The Kid. Lil Uzi Vert’s Instagram Account Seemingly Taken Over There’s been some strange happenings on social media for Lil Uzi Vert over the past couple weeks. On April 8, the…

Who invented Trap Music? It’s fair to say that trap music is arguably the hottest form of hip hop music around today. Since its birth in the South, trap has emerged as strong force that appeals to hip hop fans from all walks of life. But who invented trap music? It’s a question that draws…