Emerging R&B star Kevin Ross is set to release his debut album, The Awakening (Motown) on March 24. Following the album’s first single, “Long Song Away,” he premiered the brand new music video for the stoic and doo-wop-inspired single, “Pick You Up.”
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However, during his interview with Hot 96.3’s own B-Swift, he talked about some new music that he is working on and it includes emerging star Bryson Tiller. See the full interview above.
If, Ross and Tiller do indeed release a song together, it could be one of the best collaborations to we’ve heard, especially on the new R&B side. Watch Ross’s full interview below:
Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae is currently pushing his single ‘Blessings‘ with Ty Dolla Sign which will eventually lead to his next album, which he revealed to Hot 96.3, will be released this summer.
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However, during his exclusive Meet and Greet with a few lucky fans at Hot 96.3, he also revealed some of the artists he has been working recently, including Tori Kelly, Metro Boomin and Andra Day.
Watch the full video above!
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Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae is currently pushing his single ‘Blessings‘ with Ty Dolla Sign which will eventually lead to his next album, which he revealed to Hot 96.3, will be released this summer.
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During his interview with B-Swift, when asked about Chance The Rapper winning and performing at the 2017 Grammys, Lecrae praised Chance adding that fans have to ‘get to a place where it’s not weird for rap & hip-hop to have a spiritual side.” See the video above.
Watch the full interview below to see what else Lecrae had to say!
Bibi Bourelly is the singer and songwriter that you may not know yet but you soon will. At 22 years old, she’s a fresh face in the music industry and her newest single “Ballin” has over 3 million plays on Spotify and counting.
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On Wednesday, she visited the Epic Ultra Lounge in Indy. However before performing in front of a packed house and taking pictures with fans, Bourelly stopped by the Hot 96.3 backstage studio as she chatted with B-Swift about a number of things including Solange, who’s album she declared “legendary”, plus she showed some love to rapper trio, The Migos.
Beyond that, Bourelly also expressed in detail, her musical journey as an artist, her upcoming projects and much more!
Watch the Bibi Bourelly’s full interview at Hot 96. backstage studio below.
After performing in front of a packed house at the Epic Ultra Lounge in Indy, Def Jam recording artist Bibi Bourelly sat down with Hot 96’3 own Keisha Nicole and answered a few questions from the audience.
When asked about being able to re-invent herself as an artist, Bourelly saluted Kanye West for always evolving musically and personally, saying that he represents “evolution” because he is “someone who is not creatively limited”… See the video above!
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After winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32, it’s safe to say that WWE superstar Baron Corbin is proving to be one of the more valuable talents on the roster for the future not only for Smackdown but for WWE as a whole.
On Tuesday before suiting up and heading to the ring at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Corbin stopped by Hot 96.3 to chat it up with Posterchild J1, as talkED about his time in Indy, back when he played with the Indianapolis Colts, his overall experience in the WWE and much more!
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Late last year we saw The Lox take the stage with the Bad Boy Tour and now they are currently on their own U.S. tour in support of their new album, Filthy America … It’s Beautiful.
However, recently it was announced that The Lox alongside DMX, Swizz Beatz, Eve and Drag-On who will reunite at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to celebrated the Ruff Ryders’ 20th anniversary.
Back in the day, Ruff Ryders Entertainment was a force in the hip-hop world and known for elevating the careers of MCs like DMX, The Lox and Eve, so some fans are wondering if this one-night reunion show could potentially turn into a full-blow tour.
Although, The Lox didn’t confirm anything about a Ruff Ryders Tour, Jadakiss in particular did reveal to B-Swift that based on the hype and star power of the upcoming show, he could see it possibly turn into a full tour but only time will tell.
Beyond the Ruff Ryders Reunion show, The Lox also discussed number of different things, including new music, where they revealed they will be coming out with another “Lox” album soon! Watch the full interview below!
The Lox – Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P are currently on a U.S. tour in support of their new album, Filthy America … It’s Beautiful.
However, before took over the stage at the Old National Centre in downtown Indy, the trio stopped by Hot 96.3. to chat it up with B-Swift, and they discussed a number of different things, including new music, where they revealed they will be coming out with another “Lox” album soon. See the video above!
Beyond new music, the Lox also discussed, today’s generation of hip-hop along with social media and the upcoming Ruff Ryders Reunion Show that was recently announced.
When it comes to speaking their mind, it’s safe to say no one speaks their mind like rapper Uncle Murda.
Whether it be in his music, on social media or in a interview, Uncle Murda has been known to be bluntly honest, going back to when he called Rich Homie Quan gay and Obama a puppet, and even recently when he told Kanye West that he didn’t have the answers to the problems facing black folk in America.
On Monday afternoon, he brought that same blunt honesty to Hot 96.3 studio as he chatted with DJ Reddy Rock about new music, having no filter musically or personally.
He even brought up 50 Cent, Mike Epps, the late Chris Lighty and even informed that single ladies about what he is looking for in a woman.
Congressman Andre Carson was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and part of his mission to uplift his hometown starts with the youth of the city.
One way, he is doing that is by hosting his third annual Youth Opportunities Fair along with the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) and the Indianapolis Public Library
On Friday afternoon, Congressman Carson joined Hot 96.3’s own B-Swift, as he talked about the fair, saying that the event is free and open (no registration required) to anyone who wants to attend and why is important to see families there from across the Seventh Congressional District!
Watch the full video above, to see all that Congressman Carson had to say about his third annual Youth Opportunities Fair!
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Over the years, we have seen a number of female groups step onto the scene. However recently everyone is talking about The Taylor Girlz, who are the new young hip-hop act out of Atlanta featuring rapping sisters Daysha and Ti Taylor, who are sometimes joined by their preteen younger sister Trinity, plus family friend/dancer-choreographer Tiny.
They’ve already scored viral success with two of the “Steal Her Man” and “Wedgie.”
On Monday, they stopped by Hot 96.3 to chat with B-Swift about their debut EP “Who Are Those Girlz!?”
Plus, they revealed the positiviy behind the “Steal Her Man” record, gave insight into their journey to get where they are now and even had a few words of inspiration out there for young ladies.
