Ryan Shepard, Author at Def Pen

Movies

‘Concrete Cowboy’ Starring Idris Elba, Jharrel Jerome, Method Man And Caleb McLaughlin To Hit Netflix In April

Concrete Cowboy has earned a release date at Netflix. Set to arrive this spring, the film will highlight the story of a young, Black teenager seeking refuge through horseback riding…

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Grammy Talk: Luke James Talks About His Grammy Nominated Album, Working With J.I.D. And Feeling Validated In Music

New Orleans native Luke James opens his latest album with a singular question, why don’t you want me? Through the opening moments of To Feel Love/D, he asks this question…

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Music
R&B

New Music: Giveon – All To Me

Tonight has been a great night for R&B. Leading the way, Brent Faiyaz released his “Show U Off” video. Joining Brent Faiyaz, Giveon has also packaged together a new project.…

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New Music: Blxst & Drakeo The Ruler – Don’t Forget

Drakeo The Ruler links up with Blxst for a new song called “Don’t Forget” from their joint EP, Just For Clarity. In line with Blxst’s smooth, laid-back style, “Don’t Forget”…

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New Music: Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud – Thanksgiving

Benny The Butcher may have taken some time away, but he is never gone for too long. The New York native teamed up with Harry Fraud for “Thanksgiving” from The…

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Music
R&B

Music Video: Brent Faiyaz – Show U Off

Brent Faiyaz has delivered a new record called “Show U Off.” Celebrating Women’s Month, the single from Baltimore native has the same upbeat vibe that he showcased on “Gravity” with…

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Chance The Rapper Comes Back With ‘The Heart & The Tongue’

It’s truly been a while since we heard from Chicago’s own Chance The Rapper. In 2019, the Chicago native released his highly anticipated debut album, The Big Day. While the…

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