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Kayla Brianna

INTERVIEW: Kayla Brianna & London On Da Track Going Half On An EP

Originally posted on HipHopDX 10/20/2016

Kayla Brianna, R&B’s newest darling, recently stopped by DXHQ and announced that she’s teaming up with London on da Track for a new EP. “London on da Track and I are actually doing an EP together so I’ll be going to Atlanta in a couple weeks to work on that.” The announcement comes on the heels of her latest single and video “Work For It” produced by London and featuring YFN Lucci.

Also known as the daughter to NBA champion and NBA on TNT star Kenny Smith, the 23-year-old artist is looking to break out and make a name for herself in music. The partnership with London aims to do just that. London has made a name for himself over the past four years, producing for all of the South’s heavyweights from Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane, Rich Homie Quan and Travis Porter to fellow Cash Money artists Lil Wayne and frequent collaborator Young Thug. London is best known as the mastermind behind the boards on T.I.’s 2014 RIAA gold-selling winner “About the Money” featuring Young Thug and Rich Gang’s chart-topping single “Lifestyle.”

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Love Can't Wait

EDITORIAL: Hip Hop & The Urban Community Need To Man Up Against Homophobia

Originally posted on HipHopDX 7/29/2016

In 2016, one’s sexuality continues to be a divisive subject. Just a week ago, the NBA announced that in lieu of the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, an anti-LGBT bill passed in North Carolina, that there would be no 2017 NBA All-Star in the city of Charlotte. It’s an unprecedented move by such a large corporation, costing the state’s largest city upwards of $100 million in estimated revenue during professional sport’s most popular All-Star break. 

Finally.

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