John Díaz-Cortés recently released Lo-Fidelity, but he isn’t nearly done yet. If you’re not familiar with artist and music producer John Díaz-Cortés, you might be wrong. Having worked close with legendary New Orleans names like the Mayfield’s and Neville’s, Cortés is steady on the move. Additionally, he’s worked closely with some of the most talented […] More
SWAY’S ‘Friday Fire Cypher’ with Don Flamingo Hands down, one of the most lyrically talented rappers to come out of New Orleans is Don Flamingo. Excited about his upcoming collab album “ONLY IN AMERICA” (The Don King Theory) that he is preparing to drop with KingiKeem this April, I began to reminisce. Having signed to Jay Z’s RocNation, he is an artist […] More
UTP: Juvenile, Skip & Wacko We trendsetters right here. You lookin at, you lookin at… Take a good look around. Look around at these rappers. You know who you lookin at? You look at rap moguls. You lookin at the future of hip hop. Trendsetters, right here. Juvenile More
If you missed out on AUUDI’s latest installation show “ENJOY AUUDI” with Can’t Buy Respect, you missed out on art, wisdom, and support. A great portion of the creative community in New Orleans came out to support both AUUDI and Chase N. Cashe. While at the show, I was able to catch up with Amber, […] More
Jesseca “Judy” Dupart definitely a pioneer in millennial enterprise. Her rise from hair dresser to business mogul is very impressive. Her use of social media as a springboard for her success is worthy of being professionally studied in academia. Here are three lessons I took from her social media after following and engaging with her content for years. 1. Entertain and […] More
Flood made a splash on the New Orleans rap scene about a year ago. He is definitely a top contender in NOLA hip hop and we love to see the content he puts out. This video took us by surprise, because of the fact that this is a classic. I like the approach and strategy […] More
The Krewe of Zulu is a predominately African American fraternal organization known for their iconic Zulu parade during Mardi Gras. Grass skirts, and coconuts are what make us think of Zulu, but there has been a storm of controversy surrounding their use of black face. (Although they don’t call it that) Many social activists are […] More
By the time Da Next Level was released on February 16, 1999, Corey “Mr. Serv-On” Smith was a highly decorated veteran in the No Limit Army. Having enlisted in 1994, he was among the first wave of artists signed to the legendary New Orleans label that was actually from the Big Easy. No Limit CEO […] More
NEW ORLEANS (NGZ) – Louisiana State Troopers arrested 12 people in connection with last year’s Mardi Gras ride out. They have also issued 60 warrants for people using dirt bikes, ATVs, and motorcycles rode illegally. The ride out took place on Mardi Gras last year, and cause confusion around I-10 west on Orleans Avenue. There […] More
Looks like Mystikal is enjoying his day so far. His lawyers managed to get his bond together, and he was released earlier today. Mystikal’s attorneys said they were able to put together the $3 million needed for his release through an advance on a new recording deal, plus donations from friends and family. Who do […] More