An author, rapper and celebrated actor who appeared on all five seasons of HBO’s The Wire, Tray Chaney has just released a new video for his latest song, “Dedicated Father.” Showcasing four generations of Chaney men, “Dedicated Father” features Tray’s 78-year-old grandfather, Samuel Chaney Sr., his 53-year-old father, Samuel Chaney, Jr. and his 7-year old son, … [Read more...]
13-Year-Old Chicago Rapper Causes Controversy
Growing up, I listened to teen rappers like Bow Wow and Lil Romeo. They rapped about playing basketball and school crushes, things that most would consider normal for young men. But this upcoming generation of teen rappers has set a new standard of norms and one rapper in particular is causing a lot of controversy. Early this summer, 13-year-old Chicago rapper Lil Mouse … [Read more...]
All I Want Is a Big Booty Girl
By Armani Valentino "All I want for my birthday is a big booty girl." A little after 10:30am this morning; while driving to the office, these were the words that I heard come across the airwaves on my local radio station. The song is the latest radio release from 2 Chainz featuring Kanye West, both 35 year old men. And"...Tasheed Epps aka 2 Chainz, actually has … [Read more...]
Video: Fatherhood by Tray Chaney (I Swear I’d Rather Die Than Be Labeled As The Guy Who Wasn’t Around)
We're happy to present a music video that we (Tyler New Media) recently produced called Fatherhood by Tray Chaney who starred on HBO's The Wire and our first two marriage films Happily Ever After and You Saved Me. We're excited to share it with the world today! Please check out the video then share it with all of your social media networks. We already know the radio won't … [Read more...]
VIDEO: SPEECH featuring Kamren “I’ma Fight Back Right Now” (a Tyler New Media Production)
With great pride we present our very first Music Video production "I'ma Fight Back Right Now" from Grammy award-winning Arrested Development front man SPEECH. It's an amazing song with an amazing message and another example that hip hop can be used for more than nonsense. SPEECH said the song was inspired by the No Wedding No Womb campaign that is today. The focus of the … [Read more...]
My Hip-Hop Is Dead
By Shereem Herndon-Brown I do not know if I am getting old or just bland, but when I am around my son, I am starting to disassociate myself with the music of my youth. I love hip hop: the music, the culture, the hunger that helps me to keep going. Being from Brooklyn, I am a Big Daddy Kane devotee, and it was him who first uttered "Young, Gifted and Black" in a rhyme. … [Read more...]
New Bomani Armah Video: Peek-a-Boo
Latest video from Bomani Armah and 3rd single from his debut album "Radio Friendly". A syrupy sweet song dedicated to his sons, and to all the parents of the hip-hop generation who love, respect and take care of their children! Directed by Bomani and produced by Park Triangle Productions, Beat Up Cake Productions and Iyago Entertainment. … [Read more...]
Videos We Love: Nice & Smooth
When hip hop was fun. Old school double play: nice n smooth - sometimes i rhyme slow nice n smooth - hip hop junkies … [Read more...]