This past weekend, The FADER returned to Miami’s Art Basel for Boom Basel at Maps Backlot in Wynwood Arts District of Miami.
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This past weekend, BACARDÍ, Swizz Beatz and The Dean Collection took over Wynwood at Art Basel Miami with their NO COMMISSION: Miami showcase.
Newly-formed EDM/Hip-Hop duo Flowrunner. Looking to make a big splash into 2018 with the release of their brand new sexually-driven comedy influence video, “Thot Patrol”.
This week on Scoreboard Grammy previews continue with Alessia Cara and Ed Sheeran gets assistance from Beyoncé on “Perfect (Remix)”
When it comes to throwing parties, McDonald’s isn’t playing games. The famed restaurant hosted the official afterparty for one of the most sought after events in town, The Game Awards. The show highlights excellence in video games, and attracts a who’s who of developers and gaming celebrities.
Hailing from the Home of the Brave, Brownsville, New York. Rising female emcee JuJu is ready to be unleashed as the next big thing to come out of her neck of the woods since M.O.P. with the release of her new video, “Get’em”.
Fast-rising electronic artist NK Riot stormed the Amoeba Records Hollywood stage recently to celebrate the tape release of his acclaimed album, ‘Reality Pages’. Never has Amoeba been so lit.
New York’s own Bizz-E Blaze returns on the day as he unleashes a new visual for an unreleased wave that is sure to have you vibing. With Scum Gang making noise globally right now, Bizz-E Blaze looks to provide you with some heat in a trippy visual for “No More” as he continues his rise to the top.
Statik Selektah released his eighth studio album ironically titled 8, which also released on December 8.
Suicide Survivor OG Cuicide Inspires The World on New Leak, “If You Really Want It”
Compton, California legend OG Cuicide has had a very impactful 2017 as both a recording artist and activist for Suicide/Depression awareness. The suicide survivor is gearing up to hit 2018 with no breaks has he recently announced a new album coming at the top of the year. Looks like the album has sprung a leak though. A new track from OG Cuicide has surfaced yesterday properly-titled, “If You Really Want It”.
The new leak features legendary Snoop Dogg/Dogg Pound affiliate Lil Half Dead. OG sends out positive vibes as he tells his story of how the legend came to be. Inspiring fans through his journey that you can overcome anything if you grind and have to simply have faith. “If You Really Want It” was produced by Aceman and is off the cutting room floor of OG Cuicide forthcoming project currently untitled.
OG Cuicide is a well-known figure on the West Coast, collaborated with several West Coast legends including Battlecat, Kurupt, and many more. OG Cuicide is the uncle of popular new West Coast artist A.D. (“Juice”). A known activist, OG Cuicide has helped suicide-risk individuals all over the world through his story, counseling, and music. Early 2017, OG Cuicide alongside A.D. spoke on his story with Los Angeles Fox 11, shown here.
With so many musicians turning to suicide, it’s artists like OG Cuicide we all need to support in passing on the positive message of help.
Hear the new track here.