Understanding The Jennifer Lopez Documentary “Halftime” At Tribeca Festival

 

The Jennifer Lopez documentary “Halftime” is kicking off the 21st Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, launching the annual New York event with an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer-actor filmed during the tumultuous year she turned 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl and narrowly missed out on an Oscar nomination.

The star-studded, musical premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights serves as an appropriate opener for the Tribeca Festival, which has jettisoned “Film” from its name to better reflect the wide array of concerts, talks, television premieres, podcasts and virtual reality exhibits that increasingly fill its busy live-event schedule alongside movies.

Shontell Thee Bombshell - Twerk It @shontelltheebombshell

 

Shontell Cox, born 5/20/91 New Jersey raised, but Florida made Shontell Thee Bombshell has made big waves in the Sunshine State. She worked with Miami’s Mike Smiff on ‘Code Black’ on the hit track, “Bet Dat Up.” Also teamed up with Milli Smoke for Bet Dat Up Remix! 

Her latest release 5/6/22 ”Twerk It” dropped featuring North Carolina’s very own goat and Atlantic Records artist LamarioStar. Big things are on the rise for this Rising Star. 

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.

The ‘Watch the Throne’ cut has officially sold eight million units

 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the track on March 22, confirming that the collab has sold a whopping eight million units since its release. 

The single first sold 500,000 units in December 2011 to go gold, then was certified platinum and double platinum in February 2012 when it sold 2 million units. It continued to go multi-platinum in December 2012, November 2013, December 2014 and March 2018.

What Happened To Lil Flip?

Texas had a big impact on the music scene in the mid 2000's and Lil Flip was a big part of the movement. Lil’ Flip these days is perhaps most well known for his feud with fellow rapper T.I.

Flip started rapping for Suckafree Records out of Houston, Texas, when he was 18, in 1999. He released his first album, The Leprechaun, the next year. Eventually selling more than 200,000 copies, it featured the hit single “I Can Do Dat.”

The single, “The Way We Ball,” helped propel Lil’ Flip into the national spotlight. The rapper was also able to work with Yung Wun, Ludacris, and Three 6 Mafia that year. This gave him the clout necessary to create U Gotta Feel Me, a double-disc album released in 2004, distributed by Sony Urban Music.

Lil Flip went on to start his own record label, which he named Clover G Records, after Cloverland, Lil’ Flip’s home neighborhood in Houston.

While T.I. was incarcerated for parole violations, Lil’ Flip used the opportunity to object to T.I. calling himself “King of the South.” The heavily publicized feud led to T.I. going to Cloverland, to expose Lil’ Flip as a fraud. When T.I. arrived in the neighborhood with his crew, Lil’ Flip approached him with his respective crew.

Miley Cyrus Top 5 Music Videos

The Wrap-Up Magazine is back at it again with music videos from their Top 5 hottest list. This time its the beautiful Miley Cyrus with her gorgeous smile.

Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After playing minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood, she became a teen idol starring as the character Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana.

Take a look at our selection of music videos below. We feel that these are her best videos in the order that we like to play them. Leave your thoughts and comments on which video you felt should have made the list.

Big Mike Talks LabLife Movement, Spits A Freestyle And More

Big Mike is trying to announce himself as a new producer who carry his own artist in Lima, Ohio. He has a collection of songs that's ready to hit the market including himself with new R.A.W. 2 coming Oct. 10th. Watch the interview below to get a better understanding.

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Shades Vision Of Lab Life Ent Releases #MusicVideo "Static"

Shades Vision of Bean Town (Lima, Ohio) releases new visual video titled 'Static'. Shades shouted a lot of people that inspired him to even make music in his new video. Vision is part of Lab Life Entertainment with Big Mike and more.

We first encountered Shades Vision with his track 'In My Feelings', he later began to gain attention when he released the video 'Dead Inside'.

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Swang Hard - "Down" Ft Worthy, ChicoCash And Green @SwangHardTX

The Swang Hard label has released its latest single “Down” featuring Worthy, ChicoCash, and Green. Started in 2012 by Big Body, Mike Green and Ruben Dominguez, Swang Hard has since become one of leading hip-hop labels in southern Texas. The foundation of the label is based on hard work, loyalty, and respect.

While still having original members such as Mike Green, Django Guzman and Big Body, they have have added immense talent such as Joe Phats, Chico Cash, CA$H Tha Kid, Skrypture, P3 and Worthy. This new single “Down” is sure to be a great addition to your playlist.

Independent Record Labels You Should Know

From independent icons like XL Recordings and Sub Pop to newer teams like 88 Rising and Mind of a Genius, here are some of the essential labels you should know. As always, we encourage you to do your own digging and share your own favorites with us, but as long as you discovered just one new label, artist, or piece of music that you love from this list, then we did our job.

From legendary indies to internet-based upstarts, these labels are all doing something special.

Shades Vision - Dead Inside @ShadesVision

It's winter time and the only rappers in Lima that's staying consistent is Lab Life. Shades Vision is back with a new video to his track titled "Dead Inside". We recently encountered Shades with his previous release (In My Feelings).

Kanye West Announces Two New Albums @kanyewest

In the middle of a long series of Tweets that will make up a philosophy “book” that Kanye West announced that he’s writing on Twitter, the MC casually mentioned on Thursday that he’s dropping not one, but two new albums next month.

Wiz Khalifa Top 5 Music Videos

The Wrap-Up Magazine just wrapped up the Top 5 best music videos from Wiz Khalifa! Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and actor who has had a great career in music. Below is what we fell is the best from the artist throughout the years.

Mike Philly - Rich Rollin Mixtape

Atlanta Rapper Mike Philly releases new Mixtape titled "Rich Rollin". Terrell Jordan, also known as, Mike Philly is a Detroit native currently living in Atlanta, GA pursuing his music career. 2018 will be an aggressive year for the 23-year-old rapper as he releases his new project, Rich Rollin’. 

Shades Vision - In My Feelings

Another member of Lab Life in Lima, Ohio releases new music video titled "In My Feelings." This time, producer Big Mike releases artist Shades Vision. Shades Vision is currently working on his 3rd mix-tape called "After Life" that is set to be released July 4th 2018.

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Big Mike - Breathe

Big Mike - Breathe

Producer Big Mike of Lab Life Ent releases new music of his own titled "Breathe". The Lima, Ohio rapper and group members have been popping up a'lot on the scene lately. Listen in below.

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KO4 Ft Suko Bars - No Limitz

KO4 of LabLife Entertainment releases a new visual video titled "No Limits" featuring Suko Bars of Lima, Ohio. "No Limits" is being used as a cover song. Listen in below.

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Big Mike - Down This Road

Big Mike of Lima, Ohio dropped a track off for rotation with The Wrap-Up Magazine titled "Down This Road." This will stream off his R.A.W. Volume 2 mix-tape. Listen in below.

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Big Boi Ft Killer Mike And Jeezy – Kill Jill

Big Boi is back with the release of his brand new visual called Kill Jill featuring Killer Mike and Jeezy and directed by Bryan Barber. Watch it first here.

Big Sean – On the Come Up

The Atlanta beatsmith Mike WiLL Made It decides to release his brand-new single called On the Come Up featuring Big Sean. Mike WiLL Made-It's's long awaited debut studio album, Ransom 2, is set to drop on March 24, and he revealed the full tracklist yesterday.