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BET to Honor Queen Latifah With the Lifetime Achievement Award

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FILE - In this Wednesday, July 3, 2019, file photo, Queen Latifah performs during the dress rehearsal for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston. Harvard is set to award the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal to Queen Latifah and six other recipients on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, according to the Cambridge, Massachusetts, school's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

BET Awards

On June 27th, the BET Awards will take place! Taraji P. Henson will host this year’s award show. 

Queen Latifah will be the third-youngest artist to receive a lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards. The youngest artist to receive this award is Whitney Houston, who was 37 when she had honored this award back in 2001. The second youngest winner is Mary J. Blige received the award two years ago and was only 48.  Queen Latifah is 51.

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What’s Special About This Award Show?

It will be a live-in-person award show.  June 27 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Henson stated, “For more than 20 years, the BET Awards have been a celebration of Black creativity, art, and excellence.” The host also declared, “Returning life, this year’s show will be unlike anything we have ever seen before, and I am honored to be sharing the stage with so many powerful and prolific women in music and entertainment. The BET Awards will once again be at the forefront of Black culture.”

Queen Latifah’s Achievements

In addition to her role on “The Equalizer,” she has worked on other projects as well. Latifah was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Award-winning Academy film, ” Chicago.” She was also involved in the projects Girls Trip, Star, and The Wiz Live! As well as Bessie.

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Yejin Hong Is On The Rise And Shows No Signs Of Letting Up

Known for her lively and high spirited personality, Hong is a unique female artist who mixes Korean with Trap music. She is widely known as the KTrap Queen; having collaborated with big brands such as Sprite.

Bringing a new flare to the genre of hip hop combining K-Pop, she previously dropped her mixtape called “DNT JUDGE ME” which has gain many new followers attention, as well as securing her spot on playlists on Apple music with help from features like Vado, Cakeboycheeze, and many other different Korean producers.

 YeJin Hong new project titled New Workout is a song that focuses on body love, positivity, and also stepping into your sexy side.  Showing that it’s okay to embrace loving yourself while going through the process of weight loss.

Playing the gym owner, her goal is to include all walks of life, no matter shape, size, race, or sexuality.

Hong has definitely been keeping her foot on the gas pedal. Not only has she had a collab with Sprite, and a new music video out, Multi Artistry Entertainment (M.A.E.) teamed up with Yejin Hong to host the music video release event that took place in Long Island just last month. The night was filled with great energy with Yejin Hong surprise pregnancy announcement to the guest.
DJ Playdvt kept the event going as he played the most current and trending artist of today. Photographers Stefan Bunbury and Richard Rameau II were also there to capture all these amazing moments.
Yejin is making noise on the underground circuit in New York City, with her own style, and great management behind her, Yejin is for sure one to watch and it won’t be long until she breaks through with commercial success.

Check out her latest music video here.   

Writer: Kacee Marie
Instagram: @iamkaceemarie
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Check out Indie Artist- Aullan

Women’s Month is dwindling down, but there is still a female artist who needs to be celebrated. Indie Artist Aullan is making waves with her hit album “Can’t Lose’.

Aullan was born and raised in the Bronx and used her harsh environment to inspire artistry today. The futuristic, melodic, rock, R&B sound is a sound representing who she is. Aullan is musically inspired by artists like; Rico nasty, Lil Uzi, Trippe Redd, Drake, Summer Walker.

This Indie Artist has created her own lane with tracks like “Moonlight”, which set the tone for her album “Can’t Lose” and received lots of buzz.  Aullan eats, sleeps and breathes music, and her passion for music can be felt in her lyrics.

In 2019 she experienced massive exposure from 600 streams to over 125k streams on Spotify in 2020. Aullan is showing that she’s here to stay and is ready and willing to put in the work! At this stage oin her career, she’s making a voice for herself and doing it unapologetically.

Aullan’s album “Can’t Lose” dropped on February 23rd is on all streaming platforms.

Check out her newest single “Roku” below.

 

Writer: Kacee Marie

Instagram: @iamkaceemarie

 

 

 

 

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#FMSPOTLIGHT: DESTINY ROBERTS – WHEN HIP HOP MEETS PURPOSE

Destiny Roberts, also known as “Dezzy Raw,” is a 26-year-old rapper from Saint Paul, Minnesota native, home of legendary Prince, and a “Jack of all trades.” Since the age of 10, Destiny’s been rapping, songwriting, and producing music. With all her giftings in music, media, art, and design, Dezzy is giving “Renaissance Woman” a whole new meaning. 

I first noticed Destiny at the 1st Avenue with her golden locs swinging on the stage to a melodic hip-hop sound that was earthy and celestial at the same time. Destiny’s unique style and authenticity reflect her spirit and spill out artistically through her music. With the drop of her infamous 2018 album, ‘Melanin Moon Mami’ to her 2021 visual ‘Lil mami with the locs,’ which she produced, directed, and starred in, it’s safe to say this femcee is beyond talented.

Although Dezzy is well versed in her crafts- Music is what drives her purpose. Whereas some rappers do not consider the purpose of their lyrics’, Destiny is intentional about her’s. She creates a sound to help bring light into people’s lives.

In one Instagram post, the rapper reminded doubter’s that her musical existence wasn’t to be taken lightly, saying, 

 “Although I’m a “miracle baby” my birth was no accident. My “music” isn’t a hobby for me; it’s literally apart of my being and existence; it’s wrapped in my purpose in being here.” 

Outstanding visuals like “Homebound” and “The Roy G. Biv Tape,” which is my personal favorite, make this female rapper stand out from the rest. It was clear when she recently shared her musical influence with me in an interview on my podcast.

I could see why her light shines so bright. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Frank Ocean, Miguel, and André 3000 are just a few of the femcee’s favorites, but it’s clear her rap style, look, and sound is authentically her.

Destiny openly discusses her life’s obstacles in her music but isn’t shy of including her spirituality and faith. When asked if Destiny dealt with doubting herself, she responded honestly, saying, 

“I know the devil tries to break me down and make me feel like I’m not doing what I’m supposed to be doing but, God always sends someone to reassure me that I am.” 

There’s no stopping this female rapper now! With artists like Raphael Saadiq noticing her sound, she has the approval of the best in the game and can only level up from here. Stay on the lookout for her new music and TAP IN.

To connect with Destiny’s music, click here

 

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Keep Your Eyes on DOLLFACE BUNNY in 2021!

DOLLFACE BUNNY is out to make a name for herself by any means necessary. Coming from the tri-state area and pursuing her musical talents at the age of 10, she has gotten the chance to tour around the country to Boston, New York, Delaware, Texas, North Caroline, and so many more. 

She’s no stranger to the industry and this music lifestyle. With her foot on the gas, she’s already opened up for some of the game’s most prominent artists such as Pop Smoke, A Boogie, Rif Raf, DJ Self, and SMOOVE L.

Although she has opened up for predominately male acts, Dollface Bunny is big on women’s empowerment. DOLLFACE BUNNY not only represents girl power but also independent women all around the world.

Dollface bunny has always had a passion for music, she said in a recent interview on Red Room Lyrics. “IT’S NOT LIKE ONE DAY I JUST WOKE UP, AND THE NEXT DAY I STARTED RAPPING; IT’S BEEN IN ME SINCE I WAS A KID.” She continued, “MUSIC IS MY LIFE, AND AS LONG AS IM LIVING IM GOING TO BREATHE NOTHING BUT MUSIC.”

Dollface Bunny isn’t just all talk; because of her passion, drive, and overall love for the craft, she has already earned the spot as “First Lady” OF Lonely Road Ent. and is in her own lane. The people who know her best say’s one thing that sets BUNNY aside from other rappers is that she is unique, versatile, and carries a confident, not cocky attitude. All attributes are needed to be a top-tier artist, and inspiration from musical greats such as Lil Wayne makes sense.

Since recently dropping her album “BO$$ PRINT” In mid-summer 2020, DOLLFACE shows no plans on slowing down. Bunny has taken the Drill Movement by storm with her new single titled “RED ROOM,” which dropped this past Valentine’s Day and has been getting nothing but positive feedback. Check out Dollface Bunny’s latest single here.

 

Writer: Kacee Marie

Instagram: @iamkaceemarie

 

 

 

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#FMSpotlight: Quanna “Don’t Play Wit It” (Single)

 

Quanna encourages women to take control of their sexuality in the new empowerment anthem, ‘Don’t Play Wit It.’

Quanna (@QuannaMC) has been using the pandemic to her advantage by steadily creating music during the quarantine. As a Brooklyn native and emcee, Quanna wanted to make a name for herself as a prominent emcee and female artist in a male-dominated industry. By doing so, she started remixing her own songs including ‘Like Me’ and ‘Complex.’ However, Quanna did not hold back on her newest single ‘Don’t Play Wit It’, produced by Half-Tyme Slim.

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Women Empowerment

The song ‘Don’t Play Wit It’ gives off a strip club vibe, while also empowering women to be confident within their own sexuality. Quanna’s flow over the hard-hitting beats instantly draws attention to the overall message of the song. Although there is no word when the visuals will be released, the new single can be streamed on all musical platforms. Also, be sure to follow Quanna on Instagram @QuannaMC to stay updated on all new songs, videos and projects.

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#FMTrends: Lil Kim Shows She Still Is The “Nasty One” In New Video [Video]

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Lil Kim Shows She Still Is The “Nasty One” In New Video

Wah Gwan, or salutations FM Trendsetters!  The following video is definitely rated “R“, or “NFSW” because you have to be 18 years of age or older to see this and it is not safe for viewing at work!  The Queen Bee is back in this very Caribbean visual.  The Original Black Barbie dropped this gem, known as “Nasty One“, on the first day of August!  She already has the internet and social media buzzing, as her video is the number 5 new music video trending on Youtube and VEVO.  The song itself is a certified club hit and radio smash for the summer, but the video added more depth to it. The Hardcore femcee and former Junior Mafia first lady brought it back to the Lil Kim that we enjoyed and loved.  The video is not only sexy but very entertaining.

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#FreshJuice: #NewMusic Tink – Circle The Block (Listen)

Tink Back At It Again With Timbaland,

Drops Circle The Block

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