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50 Cent on former G-Unit artists whose careers never took off
During a recent appearance on Houston’s 97.9 The box50 Cent opened up about his role at the helm of G-Unit Records, which spearheaded the careers of top rappers such as Lloyd Banks, Young Buck and Tony Yayo. When asked if he’s been criticized by some artists for their career failures, Fif took the blame. “Yeah, …
Vela Vada gets help from Nicholas Payton, 79rs Gang, Maggie Koerner and more on ‘Borrowed Ladders’ | Music | Weekly Gambit
Brian Danos chose to trust many other people for his first solo album. Danos is the backbone of “Borrowed Ladders,” released under the performer name Vela Vada, but it features several New Orleans-based luminaries including Nicholas Payton, Brad Walker, and Maggie Koerner, opening the doors to the album and Danos following where they led. “I …
Shailaja Khanna | Abhangs, “secular” food for the soul
Unfortunately, the emotional element in devotional music genres seems to take a back seat these days. Growing up in India in the 1970s, one was constantly sensitized to regional differences. When you got on a train in Delhi and got off, for example, in Bhuj, in Gujarat, the clothes, the food in the restaurants, the …
Musician-Owned Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands – Billboard
All featured products and services are independently chosen by the editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. Music artists and liquor brands seem to go hand in hand. Moguls like Diddy and Jay-Z contributed to the trend …
Kanye West created a special Soul II Soul mix for Kate Moss’ “Desert Island Discs”
Kate Moss presented a special track mixed by Kanye West during her recent appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Records. When asked by presenter Lauren Laverne what his desert island tracks would be, one of the choices was a track West had specially mixed for Moss. The pair have been friends for many years, …
Vault paves a future path for distributing art and music
Nigel Eccles, co-founder of Vault (Photo by Sportsfile/Corbis/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Corbis/Sportsfile via Getty Images Vault co-founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones previously put together a small project known as FanDuel, so he knows a thing or two about building disruptive technology. He left in late 2017 to build what became Vault, a mechanism to …
ISOxo Announces Massive Takeover of “Nightrealm” Stage at HARD Summer 2022 – EDM.com
In the midst of a true breakout year, ISOxo has announced a potentially career-defining decision. The estimated EDM.com The Class of 2022 member will lead an onstage takeover at HARD Summer, where he’s sure to shock and awe with his patented “Nightrealm” experience. The recovery, which takes its name from the breathtaking experience of the …
Music helps soothe the soul
Content of the article Last Sunday, I was treated to an afternoon of music. Content of the article As I sat and listened to Cindy McMaster play a full repertoire of her favorite songs, I was amazed at how much the music meant to me and the residents of Spruce Court in Norview. I looked …
Marvylus, with his distinctive style and catchy lyrics, is an emerging hip-hop artist whose music represents the future of the genre.
Colorado-based artist Marvylus has been on the US music scene for five years, promising to be the next big thing to come out of the Colorado industry. Every year, new talents appear in the American music industry. The industry has become a thriving hub for diverse artists and talents – from hip-hop and R&B to …
Strawberry Fields locks up legends for 2022 festival
Hip hop and electro music royalty will visit Tocumwal in October The 2022 Strawberry Fields Festival lineup has arrived and is once again packed with some of the most exciting underground talent in hip hop and electronic music. There are legends all over the lineup this year, with the town of Tocumwal hosting an incredible …
Men executed by the Burmese junta
On Monday, Myanmar’s military junta executed four pro-democracy activists for committing “terrorist acts”. Veteran activist Ko Jimmy Kyaw Min Yu, better known as Ko Jimmy, and hip-hop star-turned-MP Aung Phyo Zayar Thaw were among the four killed. Democracy activist Kyaw Min Yu, also known as Jimmy, who rose to prominence during Myanmar’s student uprising in …
Musicians and artists bring the lyrics of The Tragically Hip to life in Echoes of the Flame
A new series of original artwork directly inspired by and featuring the lyrics of the Tragically Hip continues to advance Gord Downie’s legacy of working towards reconciliation with First Nations peoples across Canada. A new exhibit, titled Echoes of Flame, is on view at Bracebridge Hall in Muskoka, Ontario through August 28 and can be …
Explore the euphoric history of fluid arts
Photo credit: Six Degrees Creative Dive into the meaning of fluid arts, how they came to be and why they have become an indispensable part of the rave and festival scene. One of the biggest attractions at music festivals and electronic shows isn’t always what’s on stage; instead, it is inside the crowd that a …
Soak up Mistajay’s ecstatic hip-hop dictation in his freshly released track “The Truth”
It is essential that everyone feels the distinctive charm of Mistajay and its uplifting musical concoctions along with mesmerizing soundscapes. He just released one of his most intriguing songs on YouTube, ‘The truth’; we congratulate him from the bottom of our hearts for the success of this tube. And wish him all the best for …
The beautiful Tennessee town where Elvis Presley lived – where house prices are £128,000
Elvis Presley lived in Tennessee before he died in 1977, in a mansion that is now open to the public as a museum. Graceland is the mansion in which Elvis resided, located on a 13.8-acre estate in Memphis. The house was inherited by Elvis’ daughter, Lisa, after his death. Graceland is located at 3764 Elvis …
Find Music Box offers free playlist submission to music artists to increase engagement on Spotify
find the music box offers music artists the opportunity to apply for one of their favorite playlists. The free playlist submission The site has created several popular playlists that artists can use for free to increase engagement on Spotify. Music artists on Spotify want to succeed in their music career. Every music artist on Spotify …
Pride of the Middle East – Iranian & Arab EDM Megastar Kamiz “Kamibekami” Noorollahi
rhyme report Published on July 21, 2022 | by Charles Myambo Kambiz Noorollahi, better known by his stage name Kamibekami, is a composer, singer and producer of electronic dance music. Kamibekami was born on September 7, 1988 in Tehran, Iran. His journey in music production dates back to 2006, which gives him 16 years in …
How do personal loans work?
How to apply for a personal loan If you get a personal loan for yourself, you will need to apply for a loan and qualify to get it from a financial lender. After starting the application process, lenders will then review your credit history, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio (DTI) to see if you meet …
July 21 In hip-hop history: Cam’ron releases his first album
Cam’ron may have gotten his start in the music industry in the early ’90s, but the Harlem native’s rap reign officially began once his debut album hit the streets. On July 21, 1998, Killa Cam delivers his first album confessions of fire via Entertainment/Epic Records. Cam’ron’s 19-track project features collaborations with Noreaga aka NORE, Jimmy …
Meet the 80-year-old composer sampled by Jay-Z and Dr. Dre
FEATURES Meet the 80-year-old composer sampled by Jay-Z and Dr. Dre By Blake Gillespie July 20, 2022 French composer and arranger Janko Nilovic lives as if his best work is still ahead of him. At 80, Nilovic has no intention of retiring. He has lost neither his joy nor his passion for songwriting, although he …
Every singer or band that has multiple diamond certified songs
2. Eminem Eminem has three diamond-certified songs. Eminem/YouTube Eminem’s “Not Afraid” was the third song in history to be certified diamond on June 10, 2014. “Lose Yourself” and “Love the Way You Lie” both received the award in 2018. 3.Lady Gaga Lady Gaga has two songs certified diamonds. Lady Gaga/YouTube Lady Gaga received two diamond …
Exclusive Interview With Louveteau As He Releases Eclectic 6-Track EP “House Sitting”
Louveteau Drops Eclectic 6-Track EP “House Sitting” On All Music Streaming Platforms Louveteau is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who has spent the last eight years experimenting with a wide range of genres, from hip-hop to classical. This diverse background carries over to his latest release, House Sitting, and it’s ultimately what makes it more …
Trina Talks Lil Wayne, Beyonce, and Lost Women Hip-Hop Fellowship – VIBE.com
In the latest episode of Drinking Champions, Trina sat down with hosts NORE and DJ EFN to be honest. In the jovial encounter, the ‘Queen of the South’ discussed her love and respect for Beyonce, ex-boyfriend and former fiancé Lil Wayne, and shared her thoughts on the camaraderie (and sometimes lack thereof) between fellow female …
Ego Ella May makes music that heals the soul
Chris Campbell Hailing from the South London music scene, singer Ego Ella May has been influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder and Amy Winehouse. Possessing a voice that evokes nuances of Billie Holiday, Erykah Badu and Kissey, May has proven to be one of the most poignant and haunting performers of future soul. Her …
Chamber Music Festival on the Mountain Begins July 18
Chamber music in the mountains The second annual Chamber Music on the Mountain will be held July 18-30 at Millar Lodge and Dining Hall in Mt. Sequoyah, as well as the Fayetteville Public Library, Thaden Performing Arts Center, Ozark Mountain Smokehouse and the Arkansas Arts Academy. It will feature a …
De La Soup will perform an outdoor concert with the Blak Twang and Shumba Youth at Dreamland in Margate
Get ready for summer as hip-hop trio De La Soul throw the beach party for Kent fans. The Grammy Award-winning band will perform on Dreamland’s Scenic Outdoor Stage in Margate. De La Soul is one of many incredible artists performing at Margate this year. Photo: Sam Lawrie The vintage funfair is hosting a number of …
Hip Hop and Civil Rights
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country artist to perform at Lake Metigoshe Music Festival | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted Photo Nashville recording artist Frank Ray performs at Lando Live at Lake Metigoshe tonight. LAKE METIGOSHE — Nashville country artist Frank Ray will take the stage at 6:25 p.m. tonight at Lando Live, a one-day music festival at Lake Metigoshe, north of Bottineau. With songs like “The country would suit …
Calvin Harris, Omeretta, Carly Rae Jepsen and more
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Every week, we review a handful of new albums (from all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie” and talk about what’s coming out of metal. We post music news, track premieres and more all day. We update a weekly playlist of …
Mangalurean Renessa Walder to represent Oman at World Hip Hop Dance Championship in USA
Daijiworld Media Network – Muscat Muscat, July 15: Nine dancers from Oman will represent the country at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship – Varsity Division – in Phoenix, Arizona, in the southwestern United States, from August 6-13. More than 4,000 of the best dancers in the world are expected to participate in the …
Art + Soul Oakland returns Saturday, July 23 | Music in SF®
Art + Soul Oakland returns to Frank Ogawa Plaza on Saturday, July 23, 2022 with a festive, free 20th anniversary celebration featuring the world premiere of “Blues, Baroque, and Bars: Streets to Symphony,” a new musical suite from singer legendary The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol. This powerful new work reinvents traditional blues to tell the …
National Artist Lisa Mitts Rocks Sound Bites Grill This Weekend
Lisa Mitts and her band (Photo courtesy of Sound Bites Grill) Sound Bites Grill in Uptown Sedona is proud to bring some of the best acts to their Celebrity Showroom stage. This week, the club welcomes national artist Lisa Mitts and her band, Saturday, July 16, from 6-9 p.m. Mitts is an ASCAP registered artist, …
Smoakland launches smokers-only playlist ahead of Northern Nights 2022
Dynamic bass duo Smoakland dropped by to curate some blaze-ready tracks ahead of their set at Northern Nights Music Festival. Northern Nights Music Festival is just around the corner, creating a weekend paradise July 15-17 in the lush green forest of Cooks County Campgrounds in Mendocino, California. With a hard-hitting lineup featuring artists like J …
Intergenerational hip-hop project Ypsi creates juvenile diversion program as part of second album
Intergenerational hip-hop project based on Ypsi Form 734 is back this year with a second album and a focus on keeping young men out of the criminal justice system. The album “Formula 734: Volume 2” and an accompanying documentary are part of a project by the My Brother’s Keeper Washtenaw Chapter (WMBK), a nationwide initiative …
Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC gets a new trailer revealing Yurlungur
New Atlus has released its daily trailer for the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on one of the demons that will feature in the game. Published on July 12, 2022 Giuseppe Nelva House ” New ” Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC gets a new trailer revealing Yurlungur Atlus has released …
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If you’re looking for a way to get the financing you need to grow your business, no credit check installment loans may be just what you’re looking for. These loans allow you to borrow money without having to worry about your credit score. This can be a great option if you have bad credit or …
The countdown begins for the Country Thunder music festival in Craven, Saskatchewan.
The countdown has officially begun in Saskatchewan. For the first time since 2019, the iconic Country Thunder music festival will return to prairie soil in Craven, Saskatchewan. The stages are being erected and they may not look like much now, but in a few days they will be hosting some of country music’s biggest acts. …
Opiuo Announces 2022 Tour and New Album, “A Shape of Sound” – EDM.com
Electronic music lovers in New Zealand, Australia and the United States can look forward to a summer of Opiuo. The virtuoso DJ and music producer, whose signature sound blends elements of soul, funk and glitch hop, has announced his upcoming fifth album, A form of sound. Scheduled for release on August 25, the disc will …
Pulse Review: A review of LAMB’s hip hop album ‘Behold The LAMB’
The fun of Nigerian hip hop has been a subject of disagreement among fans, with some believing that rappers need to infuse more pop melody to create enjoyable music that can compete with Nigerian pop music. On the other side of the debate, there are fans who insist that rap risks losing its distinct flavor …
Twisted Sister rejects ‘lucrative offers’ to reunite
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider said his band had no interest in reuniting, despite “lucrative offers” to do so. The singer made his statement during a Q&A with fans on Twitter. Asked about the potential release of new music, the Twisted Sister singer was blunt. “Never say never, but I can’t see myself recording anymore,” …
Vendors and music fill downtown Flint for the return of Alley Fest
FLINT, MI — From the sounds of a strumming guitar to the smell of smoky barbecue grilling, crowds came out to enjoy the festivities Saturday at Flint Alley Fest 2022 in downtown Buckham Alley. The mission of the popular festival this year was to highlight the various talents of Flint and return to its original …
Take an introspective journey with Nikanaka and a captivating upbeat pun in the song “Unwind Your Mind”
The well-woven charms of Nikanaka in the exceptionally well-mixed number “Relax Your Mind” will charm you in the most interesting musical ways, catch the song now. Yesou can enjoy the charming narrations and captivating musicality of Nikanaka in their new version “Relax Your Mind”. This supremely concocted musical number combined the charms of electronic accent …
Common brings house, Hyundais and 50-piece hip-hop orchestras to MBE
Want dope musical guests on MBE? Want them to perform at KCRW dope events as well? Alright guys, you got it. Hot on the heels of Ambar Lucid’s DJ MBE set and Summer Nights kick-off show this week, sound and screen fixture Common graced the MBE studio today ahead of his stacked performance on Saturday …
Gypsy Soul plays Highlands Center Prescott
Open the audio article player By Personal | on July 08, 2022 The CAST 11 podcast network is sponsored by the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit. Where adventure comes together. The Highlands Center for Natural History in Prescott is proud to present Gypsy Soul on Saturday August 6, 2022, for 2 shows! Authentic and excellent are …
Blue Thread Performance Group presents a series of free concerts next week
Photo submitted From July 13-16, 2022, the duo Blue Thread and guest artists will kick off a week of concerts, installations and outreach programs in northwest Arkansas called All over the map II. The concerts are free and open to the public. Performances will include: Trillion Series at 4 …
Shöckface And Mark Veines Expand Their Collaborative Catalog With Genre-Blending New Single “ACONITUM”
shock face and mark the veins, one of the many unsung collaborative duos in electronic music, is back with a new collaboration “ACONITUM” that continues to solidify their HYPERWAVE brand and vision. Taking sounds from all musical walks of life, the cross-continental collaborative duo have been on a steady stream of hot releases since 2018. …
Are credit card payment plans worth it? | Credit card
Buy now, pay later services present an attractive offer: get something right away without having to pay any money and spread the cost of the item over several fixed payments. Also known as point-of-sale loans, BNPL’s popularity has skyrocketed as e-commerce spending has increased during the pandemic. In the past two years, three major credit …
From Biggie to Kendrick: Super-producer Pete Rock on the Golden Age of Hip-Hop | hip-hop
ADuring this year’s BET Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Honor went to Sean “Diddy” Combs – and why not? He signed the Notorious BIG and takes credit for “inventing” the remix. He changed what it means to be called a hip-hop super producer while becoming a multi-platinum rapper himself. Really, he’s not that different from Pete …
tribute to rock legends, garden exhibition and music festival
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute show For over two hours, you’ll relive one of the legendary bands and performers of the 1970s and 80s – Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. This show features a well-oiled and talented group of musicians who are dedicated to the task of bringing the sounds of that …
‘Buy now, pay later’ services risk putting some Americans in debt
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business Buy now, pay later have become popular among consumers seeking to spread the cost of major purchases. But now, rising prices are forcing some cash-strapped shoppers to seek out these alternative payment methods for everyday purchases, such as their daily coffee, filling up at the gas station, or grocery shopping. …
New Music Offerings Headline Wirtz Center’s 2022-23 Mainstage Season
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University announces its 2022-2023 season filled with musicals, dramas and theater for young audiences by celebrated theater makers. “This season’s programming offers audiences both reimagined classics and compelling original stories,” said Tanya Palmer, associate dean and executive artistic director of Northwestern’s School of Communication. …
Mark Knight remixes Avicii and Sébastien’s anthem “My Feelings For You”
http://stuarttracte.photography A unique Mark Knight duet remixing Avicii & Sebastien Drums is due July 15th on Australia’s leading electronic label Vicious Recordings. It was originally Avicii’s first number 1 on Beatport and is already considered an essential summer anthem with Mark Knight’s latest rendition. The hit song was Tim Bergling’s biggest release with Vicious alongside …
R&B finds a resonant and refreshing new voice: Rising hip-hop artist Truth stuns with new single
“Brainstorm” envelops the audience with a carefully crafted mix of powerful vocals and uplifting beats, set against a backdrop of R&B and synth Clearwater, Florida – July 4e2022 – Led by infectious beats and memorable uplifting synth tunes, eclectic artist Truth’s new single, “Brainstorm” is an admirable work of art. Showcasing his unique talents to …
Jaya Lesedi’s R&B and soul track, ‘My Angel’, is impressive in its emotion, delicacy and soul.
‘My angel’ by Jaya Lesedi has all the elements of R&B and soul music. The Georgian RnB singer throws listeners into the flow of emotion, delicacy and soul. Jaya Lesedi JA few minutes ago I listened to the last song, ‘My angel’ by Jaya Lesedi. She seems to be one of the most promising artists …
Local Musicians Launch Petition to Change Live Music Law in Miami – NBC 6 South Florida
A group of musicians has started a petition calling on Miami Beach commissioners to change street performance laws. On Sundays around sunset, many people gather in South Pointe Park to mingle, do yoga, and play music. “South Pointe has become this amazing community where people come together from 6:00 p.m. or so until sunset. There …
Tutara Peak Shares Stunning New Single “Colour & Pattern”
In just two years, Tutara Peak has quickly become one of the most exciting leftist producers to watch. Distilling the sounds of experimental electronic music with organic instrumentals and atmospheric touches, Tutara Peak is a multi-dimensional project rooted in exploration. Returning with that first single of 2022 and the genesis track for a string of …
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Wordsmith performs with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on July 4
In a speech on July 5, 1852, abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass posed a question: “What is your Fourth of July to the American slave?” I answer; a day which reveals to him, more than all the other days of the year, the gross injustice and the cruelty of which he is the constant …
How tango became a hit with kidney patients in Uruguay
The idea is to temporarily take people away from their “worry, illness, uncertainty, suffering”. Montevideo: At 85, the kidneys of the Uruguayan Olga Diaz are failing. She was beginning to despair of her bleak future, kept alive by 12 hours of dialysis a week. But at the clinic where she receives her care, Diaz has …
Artist Spotlight: Rooted is just getting started, forcing youth and dynamism back into alt-pop
Rooted is an Asian-American band that most would need to do a double take when seen live. The group is made up of five members, all of whom are college students. The indie pop-rock band formed after performing covers of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Journey and Echosmith. Just as they were getting started, the COVID-19 pandemic …
Dex Arson joins The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, an unusual collaboration with journalist Ian Urbina
Dex Arson album cover for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, a project by Ian Urbina Reading the book gave me hope, as I learned that sailors are risking their lives to stop the capture and slaughter of whales. I want my music to reflect this cause. — Dex Arson for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project …
How Clarks Wallabees Became a New York Hip-Hop Icon
The Wallabee is a weird shoe. The square toe. The wedge sole. The two-eyelet closure. It all comes together to form something that looks distinctly different from, well, pretty much everything else. And yet, he is an icon. And nowhere is that status more evident than in New York, where it’s been tied to hip-hop …
The journey of rediscovery of the soul
There are films that move the soul with their ability to induce in the viewer the depth of life depicted in them. If life is an art, such movies do the concept justice. Conversely, if art is life, justice is done all the same. The lines become blurred. Or you could say they merge in …