Artist News

NFL and Roc Nation announced their partnership in the Inspired Change program.

Legendary icon Queen Latifah as been announced via Instagram, as Ursula in the upcoming musical, The Little Mermaid

There is a list circulating around the web of the 50 all-time greatest rappers. Needless to say, no one agrees with the list because everyone has their personal favorites.

Each and every Saturday night check out new heat from unsigned artists. Past artists on the podcast have included, Suave The Don, Apollo Rai, Kushie Sunoco, Elba Everlasting and Savage Beauty.
If you are an up and coming artists and want radio play send in clean edited music in a mp3 form to the link…

A$AP Rocky, who real name is Rakim Mayer, returned back to the United States as he awaits judges verdict on recent assault charges in Sweden.

Next Saturday August 3rd come join Hot991 and singer and songwriter Mya the Empire Plaza for the Black arts sand Culture Festival.
Come out and enjoy good food, check out vendors , and enjoy a day of music and dancing. There will also be a kid zone with a bouncy house and petting zoo...

"Good things come to people who wait, but better things come to those who go out and get them."
One thing I was told a long time ago was in order to be great you have to be able to challenge yourself and listen more then you speak. Experience and knowledge go hand and hand and can g…

17-year-old Elijah Al-Amin was allegedly stabbed several times in the back with Michael Paul Adams’ pocket knife

I cant front I used to be a die hard Chris Brown fan, it was to the point I changed my last name and all ( ofcourse not legally , if i could I would have back then lol)  but yah girl was heavy on the Chris Brown vibes. Highschool was lit all because of Chris...

Cardi B has alot of fans here in here in the 518, we been rocking with  Cardi B since before she started making music, she came up to Albany on a few occasions before to host clubs and parties so she has alot of day ones out here.
Last time Cardi B was here she was pregnant with baby Kulture and we a…

If I had to pick my favorite rapper of today hands down it would be Meek Mill. Not only does Meek make great hits for the club and radio but he has proven himself over and over again since coming into the game that he 1) is a stand up guy always staying 10 toes down , 2)  went after his dreams and c…

If you are an up and coming artists looking for radio exposure well send your song to the link below. You could have a catchy song that everyone dances too and makes snap and ig videos too or even better you could have the next big hit ,you just never know...

J. Vito, Tony Lelo, and 2E the trio vocalists and earned adoration on social media and YouTube for their quartet-styled cover performances

The box is definitely one-of-a-kind selling out in 30-seconds ! per Bravotv.

Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson plays out the dramatic moments between the Kardashians and Jordyn. While being recorded on a three-way call with her sisters Khloe and Kylie, Kim makes a bond statement.

he five part documentary series well shows evidence of court documents, and witness statements of just how unequal and unjust the American system can be.

According to TMZ, the "Bodak Yellow" rapper is indicted for 14 charges, including 2 counts of felony attempted assault with intent to cause serious physical injury

Rapper Lil Durk is currently out on 250,000 bond, after being released from Fulton County in Atlanta. 

The legendary Samuel L Jackson stopped by the Breakfast Club. Samuel L. Jackson has been in On Kicking Drugs Before His First Role, Social Media, New 'Shaft' Film + More.

Fresh off releasing collab with Drake, Breezy announces INDIGOAT tour with Capital District Stop!

Who's Hot... Albany's very own Rakim Lemonier  aka Dj Siroc. DJ Siroc has been on the music scene and buzzing for a little minute now while making major moves and opening up for some of hip hops A list artists such as,  Cardi B, Aboogie and Don Q, PNB Rock, Smoke Purp and many mo…

This year's 50th annual Forbes list has been released and its one for the history books. Listing the most ranking successful women entrepreneurs in the county

You can win your way into the show to check out Donnell Jones, Dru Hill and Ginuwine.

Artists send your music now to played on the weekly podcast "Who's Hot' with Keisha Renee every Saturday at 12am.
1) Send a Clean ( radio friendly) song to the link
2) Must be in a MP3 format anything sent in any other format will be overlooked
3) Must have HEAT, like your song gotta be hot no if …

Some of the best in Hip Hop, R&B & Reggae set to make their way to the Capital District this summer!

In February police was called after shots rang out outside The Varsity restaurant, at the intersection of North Avenue and Spring Street. According to Atlanta Police Department a young man, twenty-three-year-old, male was shot in the thigh

Blac Chyna stopped by The Breakfast Club and got real about her relationship with the Kardashians, that violent fight with her hairdresser, and why she lied about getting admitted to Harvard.

Eric Holder, has finally been indicted by a grand jury on May 9th, announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney office.

Since the passing of the California rapper, Emani been staying with the sister due to the alleged allegations that Tanisha Foster is unfit to care for the child.

About a week ago, Albany's very own Savage Beauty came through and blessed the studio and mic with a super dope freestyle with Keisha Renee. Savage Beauty's delivery and lyrics alone put her in a different rap bracket. Her raps are raw, gritty and very spicy...