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Billboard just released the half of the year album sale numbers for this year, its crazy that we are only 5 months away from 2020.

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 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...

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

Summer's here which means its time to heat these airwaves up with some new music from your favorite up and coming artists.
If you want your music played on Saturday nights with Keisha Renee then here his 4 things to remember;
1) Song must be cleaned ( No Cursing Allowed)
2) Must be in a MP4 format…

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. 

Kanye Got Bars For J. Cole In Leaked Demo Version Of 'What Would Meek Do'. In late May, a snippet of Kanye West seemingly responding to J. Cole surfaced online.

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

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 …

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

Remy Ma after the alleged assault that took place April 16th, against Love and Hip Hop co-star Brittany Taylor. She is being charged with four misdemeanors -

Lizzo dropped by The Breakfast Club and preached about how she keeps it so confident while living in the public eye.

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...

Last week Kushie stopped by the Hot991 studios to talk about his album "Trapping like I'm Heez" that he recently dropped with KeishaRenee. Kushie's been very consistent with his worth ethic and is one who actually puts his money where his mouth is and invests in himself w…

Its Lit and official Camron will be in the 518 June 7th up at Putnam Place in Saratoga. You know Killa coming with the vibes. Hosted by Hot991's very own Keisha Renee , music by Dj King Bully, DJ Dread and Hot991 DJ Supreme.
Camron's been on the scene since the early 2000's so you know…

Attention artists: If you got good music and our looking for the next step in getting you closer to your dreams, check out the Who's Hot podcast hosted by Keisha Renee every Saturday at 12 midnight playing new heat straight from the streets...

Up-and-coming Upstate NY artist Kushie Sunoco just released his first debut Album "Trappin like I'm Heez" which is available on all platforms now. It's a 12-track album with features from other artists out in the 518 that is on the come up as well...

The Brooklyn rapper would more than likely have to take the stand again. 6 members of the Nine-Trey gang had plead guilty to racketeering, guns and drug charges. 5 is still waiting trial

"About that life" v.s "Reality TV." Love & Hip Hop of New York cast member, Brittany Taylor claim that Rapper Remy Ma assaulted her April 16, at Irving Plaza.

Last time Webster Hall doors were open was in August, 2017. After 2 years of renovations, Jayz headlines the reopening of Webster Hall on Friday, April 26.

The self-proclaimed "King of R&B" Jacquees released his new single "Your Peace" featuring Lil Baby that features a R. Kelly sample which got DJ SHOW to thinking, "Is It OK to Remake R. Kelly Songs?"

Matthew Knowles, Beyonce's father and former manager of Destiny's Child has announced he is producing a musical about the classic trio group from his perspective

Been calling it for a minute now, Upstate NY has been putting out some of the hottest up and coming artists that's making noise on the Albany music scene right now. This year in particular has been one for the books. I feel like the Albany music scene is finally stepping it up and making some o…