TheDropfm Staff
Hot 97 Summer Jam XX Lineup Welcomes 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky + More
Hot 97 Summer Jam XX, one of hip-hop and R&B's most beloved concert events, welcomes a slew of big name performers this year.
Bodega Bamz Reps His Tan Flag in ‘Navy’ Video
Remember Bodega Bamz, one of the artists we put you onto as part of McDonald's Urban Bytes series? The Spanish Harlem-bred rapper proves exactly why he's a rising talent to pay attention to in the new video for his Tanboys anthem, 'Navy,' produced by P on the Boards.
Emeli Sande Goes Big Band Style for Cover of Beyonce’s ‘Crazy in Love’
A big band version of Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love'? Well, that's just what was created specifically for 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack, executive produced by Jay-Z. The song, which debuted today, finds U.K. chanteuse Emeli Sande taking on the major duty of matching the former Destiny's Child frontwoman's vocals.
McDonald’s Urban Bytes Presents Kat Dahlia, Bodega Bamz and Emeli Sande [Sponsored Post]
What are you listening to these days? In 2013, there are so many new artists emerging and creating movements expanding outside of their respective cities in an effort to gain global recognition. We understand that it can get overwhelming at times to pay attention to every rapper and singer crafting bass-thumping tracks and catchy melodies...
B.o.B., Santigold Transform Boring, Ore., Into a Brilliant Place [Sponsored Post]
Earlier this month, B.o.B. and Santigold joined forces with vitaminwater® and invaded Boring, Ore., to make a town with a dull name into a place where some magic happened.
Win a Lil Wayne $125 iTunes Prize Pack
Lil Wayne's been cranking out albums since the tender age of 16. At 30, his latest, 'I Am Not a Human Being II,' released last week, is the 10th opus in his collection. Now that's a feat not many rappers his age can lay claim to.
R. Kelly’s Mansion Sells for Ridiculously Low Price
Looks like R. Kelly isn't part of the 'Happy People' he usually sings about after a mansion he once lived in while residing in his native Illinois sold for a ridiculously low amount.
Lil Wayne Reportedly Hospitalized and in Critical Condition
In news shocking the music world tonight, Lil Wayne has reportedly been hospitalized and in critical decision after an overdose, according to TMZ.
Justin Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Experience’ Album Streaming in Full
Justin Timberlake is giving fans an early listen of his third studio album, 'The 20/20 Experience,' before the set debuts on March 19.
Streaming in full on iTunes, there are 10 tracks to indulge in. Of course the Jay-Z-assisted 'Suit & Tie,' which they both recently performed on 'SNL,' is part of the preview. Th...
Jennifer Hudson Performs ‘America the Beautiful’ With Sandy Hook Elementary Students at Super Bowl XLVII
Jennifer Hudson kicked off Super Bowl XLVII Sunday night with an inspiring rendition of 'America the Beautiful.'