The 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards are just around the corner and the nominees have finally been announced. Breakout star Cardi B, best known for her track Bodak Yellow, has earned an astounding nine nominations including Single of the Year, Best New Hip-Hop Artist and MVP of the Year. Detroit newcomer Tee Grizzley, who shot to fame after the release of his viral hit First Day Out, is also in the running for Best New Hip Hop Artist and is expected to win Best Mixtapefor his debut project My Moment. As expected, Migos received nominations for Best Collab, Duo or Group, Single of the Year, Album of the Year and Made-You-Look (Best Hip Hop Style). No surprise to see that Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled have both earned nine nominations, with Jay-Z and Chance the Rapper also receiving five nominations each. The results will be announced at the BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony in Miami, Florida on Friday October 6.
In a surprising collaborative effort, Bliss n Eso have teamed up with R&B star Mario to release the acoustic rendition of the duo’s latest track Believe. Mario is best known for his mega hit Let Me Love You, and after a long hiatus, the silky-smooth vocalist is set to release his fifth studio album later this year. Believe is the fourth single from Bliss n Eso’s sixth album Off the Grid. The Aussie hip hop icons are on their way to Canada this month to headline 15 shows across the country.
It’s been a while, but Melbourne emcee Nico Ghost is back on the scene with new music. One of the country’s most promising emerging hip hop artists, the 23-year-old has dropped a fresh new song titled Jackie Brown. Produced by local producer Seywood, the sensual track features wavy synths, deep bass and hypnotising auto-tuned vocals. His recent single Ghost was fuelled by high-energy beats and laced with hard-hitting raps, whereas Jackie Brown slows down the pace making it the perfect jam for those late nights. With an EP in the works, the young rapper already has a list of musical achievements under his belt, opening for the likes of rapper G-Eazy and iconic hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan.
Speaking of Wu-Tang Clan, founding member GZA (AKA The Genius) has just announced his return to Australia for his first solo tour since 2012. GZA has earned his place among hip hop royalty and is known for his exciting live performances. Tickets are on sale now so don’t miss your chance to see the Liquid Swords rapper at Max Watt’s on Saturday November 18.
Iconic indie hip hop label Big Village Records will be putting on their biggest national tour to date. Big Village co-founders Rapaport and P.Smurf will join label signees Mathas and Omar Musa as they perform across Australia on The Big Vacation tour. Don’t miss the show this Saturday September 23 at The Gasometer Hotel.
