Social media is bigger than ever, and one of the biggest social media apps today is Snapchat. For those not familiar (if you live under a rock), Snapchat allows users to send photos and videos to their friends that can be viewed for up to ten seconds. After the photo or video is seen, it cannot be viewed again (unless you screenshot or save it yourself of course). Anyone with a Snapchat knows that the best part of the app is being able to draw on the the pictures. This has allowed the more creative and artistically inclined to make some brilliant recreations of popular rappers. Check out some of our favorite rapper recreations on Snapchat, with appearances by Drake, Lil Jon, Big Sean, Kanye and many more.
Earlier today the lineup for New York City’s Governors Ball 2015 was released, as Governors Ball continues to impress. From our 2014 Woman of the Year Lana Del Rey to Drizzy Drake, this year’s Govenors Ball is a can’t miss. Check out our 10 acts that you need to see if you make it NYC this June (in no particular order).
Earlier today the lineup for Coachella 2015 was released and it has something for everyone. From the veterans like Steely Dan and AC/DC, to the biggest names in music like Drake, and even Lil B the Based God, this year’s Coachella is a can’t miss. Check out our 20 acts that you need to check out if you make it to Coachella this year (in no particular order).
Sometimes an MVP is decide almost solely based on how they finish the season. Such is the case for 2014 and our Man of the Year, J. Cole. In what may have otherwise not been possible, thanks to a lackluster year in rap, J. Cole single handed saved rap music from having a disastrous 2014 and he did in just one month’s time and virtually out of nowhere. This is not to say that rappers like Big Sean, Childish Gambino, Run the Jewels and several others didn’t have a great past 12-months, but Hollywood Cole is the real MVP.
It is hard to imagine what woman (or man) in music had a better year than our 2014 Woman of the Year, Lana Del Rey. In just a year’s time Lana has continued her way to the top by touring the world, recording tracks for some of your favorite directors, putting out her best and most critically acclaimed album to date and picking up a number of award nominations on the way.
Some may argue that 2014 has not been the best year for albums. However no matter which side of that argument you are on, we have compiled our list of the 30 albums of the year that you NEED to listen to. From the up-and-comers like Raury and Vince Staples to the pop icons like T. Swift, our list has everything you need from 2014’s year in music.
In 2014, we at The Early Registration have been able to cover and send our photographers to a lot of great shows throughout the country. Check out our list below (in no particular order) to see some of our favorite shows and best shots of the year.
Last night singer Jhene Aiko performed at Chicago’s legendary House of Blues, accompanied by Odd Future‘s The Internet and TDE‘s SZA as part of her Enter The Void Tour. Jhene performed a beautiful set for the sold-out crowd, closed by her Sail Out single ‘The Worst’. Coming off a recent Grammy nomination for her debut album Souled Out, Jhene is definitely having one of the best years in R&B. Check out our photos below!
Last night BANKS performed the headlining set for FM 102.1‘s Big Snow Show 9 concert at The Rave in Milwaukee. BANKS performed a number of tracks during her first ever show in Milwaukee, including her hit single ‘Begging for Thread’ and her Goddess track ‘Brains’ (one of our Top 30 Tracks of the Year). Check out our photos below!
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