Detroit-bred rapper Courtney Bell embraces the innate power of vulnerability with the release of his latest single: “Everyday.”
Thai rapper, musician, and now Muay Thai fighter MILLI has released 13 hard-hitting tracks on her latest album, HEAVYWEIGHT, a project that expands on her already strong sound while delivering empowering anthems that reflect her new era.
VIPS and partygoers flooded Vegas this past weekend for the inaugural race weekend, making Las Vegas and F1 history. All of the top DJs, Music Artist, Actors, Athletes and Entrepreneurs flocked to the hottest events and happenings all week long from November 16th through the 19th. Everyone from Brad Pitt to Jennifer Lopez could be seen and heard popping around town.
Allē Lounge on 66 added to the excitement by transforming into ‘TURN 66’, an exclusive late-night hospitality series by leading experiential partner CMG (Corso Marketing Group) following the evening race and qualifying night run. Hosted by global hospitality leader Richie Akiva, known for curating the most A-List of events globally, and music artist Badius, the two-night after affair catered to VIP guests on Friday and Saturday nights, November 17th and 18th, for an exclusive post-race celebration perched above the Las Vegas Strip on the 66th floor of Resorts World Las Vegas’ Conrad Tower. Featuring captivating 360 degree views and a stellar lineup of famed world class DJs including DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak, Guy Gerber, Kaz James, Ruckus, Vice, Carlita, DJ Tennis, Swaylo and Miramar.
The high energized late night party that went until 6am for two straight nights was attended by notable talent such as Travis Scott, Swizz Beatz, Zedd, Odell Beckham Jr, Glen Powell, Nyjah Huston, Swae Lee, Heidi Klum, Tom Kaulitz, David Dobrik, Badius, Ross Butler, Jessica Serfati, Leonardo Del Vecchio, Michael Rubin, Will Makris, Mark Birnbaum, Bobby Kennedy III, Taras Romanov, Leon Bridges, Rufus Du Sol, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Galen Gering, Amber Black, Haley Amaya, Chloe Hock, La Demi, Jessica Belkin, Sienna Raine, Chord Overstreet and many more.
The room of music artists, supermodels, athletes, influencers, VIPs and top global entrepreneurs sipped on top shelf spirits, Heineken Silver and Red Bull fueled the evening. The party went until the sun could be seen rising over the Las Vegas Strip and mountains from the floor to ceiling windows of the extraordinary and sophisticated venue that played home to the late night fete.
ZOUK, the nightclub at Resorts World, also had headliners Travis Scott, Zedd and Tiesto, who performed each night of the weekend racing events.
Corso Marketing Group is a leading experiential agency that was also on the ground for F1 Vegas handling the Heineken House at the track, featuring a three day series of programmed DJs, artists and performances as well as additional Resorts World and Zouk Group programming.
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New York City is home to the competitors, and Brooklyn’s HDBeenDope affirmed his fate in the rap genre before his label venerated him. “There is a lot in a name,” he explains during his pop-up at the Bowery Showroom. The lyricist’s new 9-track EP, What Can They Say (Extended), maintains a presence on New York radio with his branded mantra, “Learn and become better,” also known as Labb.
Tay B is more than an up-and-coming rapper — he wants to be at the forefront of what he considers Detroit’s “rap resurgence.” Before he logged into the day’s Zoom meeting, B’s manager confirmed that he was exiting a charitable endeavor in his hometown. Ownership, giving back, and creative autonomy are recurring themes during his exclusive chat with The Knockturnal.
Female rapper Naya Ali is feeling blessed. As I sit across from her, she is glowing. She’s ready for her spotlight as she grew up in Ethiopia and then settled in Montreal, Canada. She’s ready to break in the United States with her ferocious rhymes and beats. She is most noted for her first two albums: More Life, Less Names and Godspeed: Elevated.
Saweetie, Coi Leray, Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign and More Step Out to Celebrate Hulu’s RapCaviar Presents
Mega digital music service, Spotify joined Hulu to host an evening celebrating the highly anticipated original docuseries, RapCaviar Presents.
After Khaled finished making his announcements and letting guests know what was in store for this year, the city of Miami honored Khaled by naming February 9th “WE THE BEST” day in the city of Miami and November 26th “KHALED KHALED” day in the city of Miami Beach. Khaled was also given the key to the city of Miami and Miami Beach for his generous contributions to the community, and his ongoing civic engagement. “I’m not giving this award to Khaled because of his celebrity. We’re giving it to him because he has taken that celebrity and done something extraordinary and special with it,” said Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach.
Future’s One Big Party Tour landed in Atlanta on January 14th with special guest appearances from producer Metro Boomin, Lil Durk and more.
Bucks is a rising and New York Native Rapper, who collaborated with the Grammy award winning producer, Hitmaka, to produce his debut album, Blessed to the Max. I had the pleasure of attending his private listening party at The Cutting Room studios and might I say, his album is phenomenal.
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