DRAKE AND J COLE SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER TOUR

Drake and J Cole are coming together for a U.S. tour. The tour, which starts on January 18th at the Ball Arena in Denver, has been promised by both artists to be more than just a concert. It is being hyped to be a once in a lifetime experience and vibe that will never be duplicated. The tour ends on March 27th and covers most of the U.S. so will definitely have an opportunity to attend if you would like. Read more.

OTHER NEWS

ANDRE 3000`S NEW ALBUM

Hip-Hop legend Andre 3000 has announced he is finally releasing a new album after 17 years. The album titled New Blue Sun, releasing on November 17, is expected to be a fusion of gospеl, soul, funk, and Hip Hop. However, Andre has stressed that the album focus` on the sonic components that make up music and will have a “no bars” warning label on the cover to make sure all rap fans are aware. Read more about it here.

BUMBLE UNIQUE APPROACH THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS

Bumble launched in 2014 as one of the many dating apps in the market. However, Bumble was the only one that has a women first approach, which is something that they have carried on as they have explored new products and territories. Having an AI system that detected unsolicited pictures sent to female users is just one of the things that has helped separate Bumble from the rest of the competition. Click here to read more about how putting women first has helped Bumble what tactics you can employ for your business.

Top post of the Week

Lastly, we have a X post (I typed out Twitter first I promise), that questions every horror movie I have ever watched. Read it here.

Coming right out of the spooky season, this TikTok shows what many would want to do when their child starts to say things that sound straight out of the exorcist. Watch here.

This TikTok is the reality for all gamers when you decide to play with your friends. Watch here.

FFB Newsalert - AfroTech Report

As was alluded to last week, FFB C team member Justin was fortunate enough to attend AfroTech this year! Over the course of the conference, attendees were fortunate enough to be able to hear talks from personalities like Issa Rae, gain knowledge from industry professionals on many different topics including AI, connect with like minded people and explore the beautiful city of Austin. Justin said his favorite part of the conference was connecting with others from all different backgrounds, hearing their stories and making connections. He also enjoyed gaining knowledge in fields he was less familiar with but also wanted to mention he definitely enjoyed the Texas BBQ as well. Check out some of the photos Justin took on his travels!

TOP SONGS OF THE WEEK

• PinkPantheress→ Another life ft. Rema: UK artist PinkPantheress has just released a new album. The singer rose to prominence earlier this year for her collaboration with Ice Spice on Boy`s a Liar, Pt. 2. He has followed the publicity up with a release with afrobeats artist Rema for one of my favorite tracks of the week.
• Rick Ross & Meek Mill → Star Island: Renowned rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill teamed up for an album recently. Both rappers play off of each other very well but a highlight has to be Star Island.
• Asake & H.E.R → Lonely At The Top (Remix): Nigerian AfroBeats superstar Asake, has teamed up with California born R&B singer H.E.R to give us a remix of his song Lonely At The Top. Asake, who this year was nominated for the Best International Act at the BET Awards and was ranked number 5 on the Rolling Stone Future Music 25, is coming off of his hugely popular second album, Work of Art. This song definitely brings out the best in both artists.

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