Podcast: "Caught Up" (The BackBeat)

This week on The Backbeat, we get into Usher's herpes scandal, R. Kelly's cult, Jay Z's 444 & Tidal issues, and Justin Bieber being banned from China.

Also make sure you tune into the end of the episode when we get into our songs of the moment from Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Sza, Demi Lovato, and Cardi B.

Podcast: "Change The System" (The BackBeat)

This week on The BackBeat, we get into the controversy surrounding the GRAMMY Awards and album of the year, Donald Glover getting cast as Simba in the new Lion King film remake, Russell Simmons hosting a Muslim rally, as well as Meek Mill using his social media platforms to discuss gun violence. We also get into The Roots having a new musical that is slated to be performed at the NBA All Star Game this weekend in New Orleans.

As always, tune into the end of the episode to hear our Songs of the Moment that include music from Remy Ma and Fat Joe, Future, Jidenna, Trey Songz, Davion Farris, Solange, and Whitney “The Voice” Houston.

Podcast: "Bad Decisions" (The BackBeat)

This week’s episode we get into Sevyn Streeter being unable to sing the national Anthem at 76ers game, Amy Schumer attempting to get in “Formation,” Ice Cube putting his own twist on a forthcoming Disney musical adaptation of “Oliver Twist, as well as Kevin Gates getting sentenced to 6 months in jail for kicking a fan in the chest. We also talk briefly about Raven Symone leaving The View for a “That’s So Raven” spin-off, JLO starring in NBC’s forthcoming live musical adaptation of “Bye Bye Birdie,” and Ciara’s buddle of joy!

Also don’t forget to check out our songs of the moment from Meek Mill, Joe Budden, NoName, Emeli Sande, H.E.R., and Tamar Braxton.

Podcast: "No Tears" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode, Iggy Azalea is back on twitter and this time she is taking shots at her record label for holding her back by not funding her music video for "Azillion". Meanwhile, Macklemore calls out Iggy Azalea, Elvis, and Miley Cyrus for appropriating black culture in his new song "White Privilege II." Speaking of white privilege, Sam Smith is shocked by racism in London *side eye alert* after witnessing his friend get racially and verbally harassed. In terms of political wokeness and activism, rappers such as Big Sean, Meek Mill, and Diddy are donating money and water to help the City of Flint during their water crisis. They are also calling out racism and the lack of governmental concern for the city’s 60 percent black population. We also call out R. Kelly for his utter lack of remorse for his long history of alleged sexual assaults against young women during his recent Billboard interview. Finally, we fan out to Beyonce’s Bday...the album is almost 10 years old!

During the songs of the week segment, Kyera shows love to Anderson.Paak’s new album Malibu. And Marcus chooses some cuts from Toni Braxton, Laura Mvula, and Rihanna.

Podcast: "The Anatomy of a Clapback" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, we talk about Jill Scott’s new album Woman, Future’s new DS2 album and get into the anatomy of a clapback. Starting off with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift’s twitter exchange about the VMAs, we then get into Meek Mill calling out Drake for not writing his own raps on Twitter, Ghostface clapping back at Action Bronson over comments made on Sportscenter, Erykah Badu calling out the Black Eyed Peas for imitating her "Honey" video, Janet Jackson’s new video for her "No Sleeep" remix with J. Cole, as well as Michelle Obama calling on Wale to take part in a college summit.

In our Blast From the Past segment, we celebrate JLO’s birthday, Jill Scott’s debut album Who Is Jill Scott, the passing of Amy Winehouse, as well as the 20th anniversary of Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.

Podcast: "I Got Enemies" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, Marcus and Kyera talk about 2 Chainz being sued for $5 million dollars, Jill Scott retracting her support for Bill Cosby, Shia LeBeouf plagiarizing Rap Crew ANOMOLIES, Ariana Grande’s donut moment, Kendick Lamar challenging Fox News, Tyga’s rumored transgender mistress, Kylie Jenner’s record career, Miguel shading Frank Ocean, and the Amy Winehouse documentary AMY.

We also highlight new music from Lauryn Hill, Vince Staples, Meek Mill, and Jill Scott. In our Blast From the Past segment, we honor Diddy’s Bad Boy the Saga Continues, give a shout out to Angel Haze, and reminisce about the demise of 3LW. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.

Song of the Day: "My Life" (K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill)

"My Life" - K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill

• Writers: Kimberly Pate, Bianca Atterberry, Ervin Ward II, Dean Beresford, Robert Williams
• Producers: Nexx Generation
• Record Label: Atlantic Records
• Featured on 2013's Rebellious Soul

Behind the Scenes: "Dumb" Video Shoot (Jazmine Sullivan ft. Meek Mill)

A few days ago, Jazmine Sullivan released a behind-the-scenes feature chronicling the shooting of her official video for "Dumb," which is the first single lifted from her anticipated third album Reality Show, due out later this year.

While "Dumb" has been blowing up my iPhone for the last few months, it seems like radio is a bit resistant to welcome Jazmine back with her banging Meek Mill assisted joint and hopefully the release of this behind-the-scenes feature will aid in raising the profile about on Jazmine's sublime joint.

Either way, peep the behind the scenes feature below for "Dumb" and lookout for Reality Show when it's released later this year.

New Video: "Dumb" (Jazmine Sullivan ft. Meek Mill)

Jazmine Sullivan just released the official video to her thumping single "Dumb," which features a verse from Meek Mill and all I can say is it's the perfect visual to fit the theme of Jazmine's current banger.

Riffing on Cheaters, the salacious reality show from the 2000s that I think is still on the air, Jazmine retitles the series Dumb and features puppets as the cheating culprits. Fitting the song "Dumb" to a T, the video is a great way to reintroduce people to "Dumb" and hopefully this will help it shoot up the charts as it really is a great song.

With that said, take a few minutes to get into Jazmine's new video and lookout for her forthcoming third album Reality Show when it's released later this year!

Song of the Day: "My Life" (K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill)

"My Life" - K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill

• Writers: Kimberly Pate, Bianca Atterberry, Ervin Ward II, Dean Beresford, Robert Williams
• Producers: Nexx Generation
• Record Label: Atlantic Records
• Featured on 2013's Rebellious Soul

New Joint: "Dumb" (Jazmine Sullivan ft. Meek Mill)

Earlier today, Jazmine Sullivan released her new single "Dumb" after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus from the music industry. Joining her on her "comeback" is Philly's own Meek Mills and I don't know about you, but I am feeling this collaboration between two of Philadelphia's rising starts.

Lifted as the first single from her forthcoming third album Reality Show, "Dumb" is a solid return from Jazmine in my book and you can lookout for her as she makes her first performance in the States in years at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans on July 3.

With that said, take a listen below to Jazmine's new joint "Dumb" and if you like what you hear, lookout for it on iTunes tomorrow!

Single Cover: "Dumb" (Jazmine Sullivan ft. Meek Mill)

I don't know about you, but I've been eagerly awaiting new music from Jazmine Sullivan since she took her hiatus from music in 2011. With that said, the wait is over as she will release her first single in four years, "Dumb" on Tuesday, May 12th.

Lifted from her forthcoming third album Reality Show, "Dumb" features Philly's own Meek Mill and I can't wait to hear what Jazmine has been cooking up in the studio as she really is one of the greatest artists of our time in my opinion.

With that said, peep the official album cover art for "Dumb" above and lookout for updates about Reality Show soon.

Song of the Day: "My Life" (K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill)

"My Life" - K. Michelle ft. Meek Mill

• Writers: Kimberly Pate, Bianca Atterberry, Ervin Ward II, Dean Beresford, Robert Williams
• Producers: Nexx Generation
• Record Label: Atlantic Records
• Featured on 2013's Rebellious Soul

Remix: "In The Morning" (Bridget Kelly feat. Meek Mill)

Bridget Kelly seems to be laying low as she crafts her anticipated Roc Nation debut set and to help tide her growing fanbase, Bridget Kelly has released a remix to her joint "In The Morning" with the assistance of Meek Mill. Originally lifted from Bridget's Every Girl FreEP, "In The Morning" is a solid joint from her set and the addition of Meek Mill adds a little more to her already dope joint. Take a listen below to "In The Morning (Remix)" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Zero" (Keyshia Cole featuring Meek Mill)

Keyshia Cole is back with another collaboration and this time it's with Meek Mills on her mid-tempo "Zero." Lifted from her forthcoming November 19th LP "Woman to Woman," "Zero" is just one of the numerous joints to feature a collaboration. Boasting features from Ashanti, Robin Thicke, T.I., Lil Wayne, and Elijah Blake, "Woman to Woman" is Cole's most heavy feature filled album and you can take a listen to her latest joint "Zero" below!

Live Video of the Day: "Triumphant" (Mariah Carey featuring Rick Ross & Meek Mill)

Mariah Carey gave her debut live performance of her latest single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" during the pening night kickoff of the new NFL season with the assistance of Rick Ross and Meek Mill. The famed legendary pop diva looked great and offered up her trademark vocal heights that nobody on the charts can match. With that said, peep her performance below and Enjoy!

New Video: "Triumphant (Get ‘Em)" (Mariah Carey feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill)

Mariah Carey's new visual for her single "Triumphant (Get ‘Em)," featuring Meek Mill & Rick Ross debuted earlier today on BET's "106 & Park"and now the preview of Meek Mills prepping for a boxing match while Carey and Ross watch from the sidelines, make a lot more sense. Peep the official video for "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" below and lookout for Carey's forthcoming album next year!

New Joint: "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" (Mariah Carey featuring Rick Ross & Meek Mill)

Mariah Carey's latest single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" which features the likes of Rick Ross and Meek Mills has just hit the net. While fans often forget about Carey's heavily involvement in hip-hop (being a huge fan of the genre as well as one of the first to successfully feature a rapper on a track), "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" is a solid joint from the famed songbird. Could it be her 19th #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.... time will tell but you can take a listen to it below!