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Ja Rule’s Emotional Tribute, Monique The Star’s Breakout Moment & More: Summer Jam’s Biggest Highlights
Summer Jam 2025 Was a Heatwave of Nostalgia & New Vibes—And I Was There Let me tell you something—Summer Jam 2025 came back different. The energy, the lineup, the return of the festival stage—this wasn’t just a concert, it was a moment for hip-hop and R&B. And I was right there in the mix, sweating in the 90-degree heat but too damn hype to care.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Christian Hip Hop Shop EP 2 (Part 1 of 3)
Christian Hip Hop Shop is back with a powerful episode that immerses viewers in the heart of Christian hip-hop culture, hosted by Rickey Corporan. Episode 2 (Part 1 of 3) highlights the 2017 Kingdom Choice Awards, filmed at the Kumble Theater (LIU) in Brooklyn, NY. This dynamic event is more than an awards ceremony; it's a sincere celebration of God-given talent, community, and gospel-centered artistry.
By B.E.A.T Productions8 months ago in Beat
Culture and Politics EP 2 (Part 1 of 2)
So, here we go with Culture and Politics EP 2 (Part 1 of 2), all about the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. Hosted by Rickey Corporan, this episode dives into a super lively event that’s not just about music but also about making a real difference in the world.
By B.E.A.T Productions8 months ago in Beat
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
AI Vocal Remover: The Game-Changer for Music Production in 2025
Discover how AI vocal removers are revolutionizing music production in 2025, providing artists and producers in both the USA and UK with tools that enable them to effortlessly produce remixes, covers, and more.
By Robert Brown9 months ago in Beat
Babloo Kept His First Fast
Babloo Kept His First Fast In a small alley stood an old house where little Babloo lived with his mother, father, and two sisters. It was the hot summer season, and the holy month of Ramadan had begun. Every morning before dawn, Babloo would hear soft voices in the street:
By Akhtar Ali 9 months ago in Beat
Spirit of '75 Brings 50 Years of Rock Legacy to Carteret
In 1975, rock music wasn’t just popular—it was a revolution. That year gave us Born to Run, Physical Graffiti, and A Night at the Opera, while debut albums from emerging bands quietly rewrote what live music could be.
By Richard Mulholland9 months ago in Beat










