The year was 2006 and at the time I operated a website that strictly focused on West Coast-based artists and producers. One of our functions was finding and showcasing new talent that was coming up in the aftermath of veterans like Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Ice Cube and others who had already established themselves as stars […]
Jay Rock has not enjoyed the same level of fanfare in comparison with his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates, but his third studio album should change things greatly for him. The Watts MC steps up to the plate with Redemption, featuring Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Future, and more.
Spotify was both praised and criticized for its decision to implement a “hateful conduct” policy against artists that it singled out as purveyors of such. The company has since walked back the policy and TDE founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith was among the many label chiefs and music figures to threaten to pull its music […]
When news hit that SZA would be taking leave from the TDE‘s “The Championship Tour,” most thought the singer would shut down her schedule for a few days of rest. However, the vocalist hinted on Twitter that her vocal cords might be permanently damaged.
Bad news if you’re a SZA fan and haven’t seen her at one of the Championship Tour shows yet. The R&B crooner has left the tour due to swollen vocal cords.
Jay Rock has been with Top Dawg Entertainment since its humble beginnings and, despite what the charts may dictate, is a vital cog in the label’s great machine. The Watts lyricist just dropped a new single “Win” and on its heels, Rock announced the title and the release date of his new studio album, Redemption.
Top Dawg Entertainment is clearly the hottest Hip-Hop label around today, boasting a star-studded roster helmed by Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul with SZA, SiR, Isiah Rashad, and Lance Skiiwalker making up its ranks. TDE President Punch says there’s new unreleased heat coming soon for fans via the label’s Spotify playlist channel.
Jay Rock was one of Top Dawg Entertainment‘s earliest acts and, perhaps unfairly, has not enjoyed the same manner fanfare his labelmates receive in droves but a new single might change that perception. The Watts MC unleashed a new single today titled “Win” with some help coming from TDE brethren Kendrick Lamar.
Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence “Punch” Henderson definitely knows his music from all sides as both a rapper, producer, and executive. However, his tweet over the weekend comparing Cardi B to the late Tupac “2Pac” Shakur had folks hopping into his mentions with rage.
Top Dawg Entertainment vocalist SZA has made quite the splash with her Grammy-nominated debut studio album, CTRL. Already spawning three big hits, the album was recently certified platinum.
Kendrick Lamar’s long winning streak will extend into fashion once again. More details on his second Nike release have been revealed.
The entire TDE gang is going on tour. Today (Jan. 22), Top Dawg Entertainment announced that its entire roster—Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, SZA, et. al.—is going on ‘The Championship Tour.’
