Cyrus Langhorne
New York radio station Hot 97 is going to make sure its annual Summer Jam festival stage is a memorable one. The iconic powerhouse has announced hometown rap newcomers Dave East, Young M.A, Casanova 2x and more will light things up.
Hot 97 went to social media Monday (April 24) with its star-studded line-up announcement.
In mid-April, Dave East linked up with rap star Drake’s dad Dennis Graham.
Recently, East delivered epic bars and freestyled to Drake’s infectious “Free Smoke” single.
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A few weeks ago, rap veteran Talib Kweli talked to SOHH about hip-hop newcomers like Dave East and Young M.A.
“I travel and tour too much to really be up on the newest latest out of Brooklyn. Joey [Bada$$] is easing into a comfortable role as ambassador of hip-hop culture between generations, while not losing his edge. Young M.A has just one song, she has work to do. I’m excited about Dave East, just waiting on the defining project from him.” (SOHH)
