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Trax Records Hit With Federal Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Royalties
Chicago-based Trax Records has been sued over its alleged failure to pay royalties. Artists Larry Heard and Richard Owens filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit June 23 against Trax Records. Two days later, TaP Music Publishing announced that they are co-funding the legal action. Heard, professionally known as “Mr Fingers” and Owens said in court papers filed in the Northern District of Illinois that their lawsuit highlights the exploitation of the artists and their works, including unpaid royalties for various musical compositions and sound recordings that they created in the 1980s. Heard and Owens are also suing the Trax Records president Rachael Cain, known professionally as “Screamin’ Rachael.” They accuse Trax of “building its catalogue by taking advantage of unsophisticated b...
Watch the White Stripes’ First TV Appearance
Last week, the White Stripes shared vintage footage from a show in Montana as part of the rollout for the 20th anniversary of De Stijl. In the latest clip, the band went back to 2000, but in a different way. As part of the celebration, the band unearthed a gem of a performance from Backstage Pass, a program on Detroit public access TV. The May 28, 2000 performance also happened to the band’s first on TV. On it, they performed “Apple Blossom” & “Death Letter” weeks ahead of De Stijl’s release. The host incredulously says that “the CD” “was recorded in Jack’s living room.” Third Man Records is putting out a big vault package to honor De Stijl, including a hardcover case, an archival booklet filled with previously unseen photos, flyers and more, a white ...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘Skelattack’ A Fun, Charming But Deceptively Challenging Indie Adventure
Source: Konami / Ukuza Inc. When it comes to video games every now and then, you come across a hidden gem. Skelattack is one of those games. Konami has been looking for a hit since Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain but failed to follow up that success dropping Metal Gear Survive and Contra: Rogue Corps, which were panned by critics and gamers. Rightfully so. Instead of one of its big-name titles delivering the goods, Konami has got itself a win with an indie title from Ukuza Inc. The brainchild of David Stanley, Skelattack, is a unique, beautifully designed game that features lovable characters, well thought out levels complimented with a charming story. In the game, you take control of the hero Skully on the eve of his remembrance day. On this special occasion, the undead citizens of t...
Camille Cosby Goes Full Tin Foil Hat, Capes For Pill Cosby & Says #MeToo Movement Is Racist
Source: WENN / WENN Camille Cosby has broken her silence and shared her thoughts regarding the legal ordeal of her husband Bill Cosby, currently serving time behind bars for a 2004 sexual assault case. In the new interview, Cosby is in full support of an upcoming appeal in her. husband’s case, and suggested that the #MeToo movement that took down Mr. Cosby is rooted in racism. In an interview with ABC News, Mrs. Cosby, 76, spoke directly about her husband’s pending appeal in her first public speaking event in over six years. Reacting to the news that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to portions of Mr. Cosby’s appeal argument, stating she was “pleased” by the news and shared her reaction. “My first reaction is hopefulness, possibilities,” Cosby said to ABC News Prime anchor Linsey Davi...
Jenny Slate Will No Longer Voice “Missy” on Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’
Source: David Crotty / Getty As the reckoning for businesses across the country continues to happen, some actors in Hollywood are jumping ahead of the curve by playing their part in ensuring that roles and characters based on people of color are actually played by people of color. On Tuesday (Jun 24), voice actress Jenny Slate took to Instagram to announce that she would no longer be the voice of “Missy” the Black character on Netflix’s animated series Big Mouth, before adding that her decision was based on the fact that the role should be voiced by a Black person. “At the start of the show, I reasoned with myself that it was permissible for me to play Missy because her mom is Jewish and White — as am I. But Missy is also Black, and Black characters on an animated show should be played by ...
Tyga “Vacation,” YFN Lucci “Wet (She Got That…)” & More | Daily Visuals 6.25.20
With the way Tyga continues to ball out of control you’d think that he was getting alimony paper from Kylie Jenner or blackmailing her or something, but he’s not and creditors across the US are still tight! In his latest visuals to “Vacation” T-Raw goes through a variety of characters from the Hollywood superstar to a hot shot basketball player who’s got the court on fire like Steph Curry. YFN Lucci meanwhile record two women exploring their sexuality while he shines in the parking lot for his somewhat NSFW clip to “Wet (She Got That…).” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Doja Cat featuring Gucci Mane, Sinista Daniro, and more. TYGA – “VACATION” [embedded content] YFN LUCCI – “WET (SHE GOT THAT…)” [embedded content] DOJA CAT FT. GUCCI MANE – “LIKE THAT” [embedded conte...
Kizz Daniel – King Of Love Album Download
Here is the brand new ‘King of Love’ from Kizz Daniel out now! As promised Kizz Daniel drops his highly anticipated third album ‘King of Love’ which house 17 tracks of beautiful songs. The album houses tracks like ‘Jaho’, ‘Pak n Go’, ‘Fvck You’, which were previously released. ‘King of Love’ come days after the singer signed with Empire. An album which was carefully curated by some of the brightest music heads in the country was upgraded from a 7 track EP to a full-fledged album in the recent turn of events His prolific track record of not releasing any bad song since his debut into the Nigerian music scene with his Platinum hit love song Woju has earned him the nickname Vado d’ great. Sampling preview of songs from the album such as Ada, Boys are bad and Aii Kizz has succeeded in stirring...
Masterkraft ft. Flavour – Equipment
Check out the new Masterkraft ft. Flavour – Equipment out now! Revered Nigerian music producer Masterkraft premieres a new tune ‘Equipment‘ which he features Flavour. Flavour who hasn’t released any personal music of his in recent times does well on the highlife fusion track. Listen and enjoy Masterkraft ft. Flavour – Equipment below! https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MasterKraft_-_Equipment_ft_Flavour_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue...
Burna Boy – Wonderful
Here is the new single from Burna Boy – Wonderful out now! The African Giant Burna Boy returns in style with a brand new single he titles ‘Wonderful‘. It’s a follow up tune after the highlife inspired ‘Odogwu’. The single is taken from his forthcoming 5th studio album dubbed ‘Twice As Tall‘. According to the singer the album is only a few weeks away from release. He also picked up award nomination in the forthcoming BET awards nominated against the likes of Stormzy, Dave and Sha Madjozi etc. Burna also did astonishing well on ‘Jerusalema‘ remix with Master KG. Listen, enjoy and download Burna Boy – Wonderful below! https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burna_Boy_-_Wonderful_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looki...
Kizz Daniel – Aii
Here is this brand new tune from Kizz Daniel – Aii now! Pop superstar Kizz Daniel just released a new song ‘Aii‘ off his latest album ‘King of Love‘. The new album contains 17 banging tracks you should listen to. ‘King of Love’ was initially supposed to be an EP, however, the Fly Boy Inc. boss switched it up to a whole studio album. Listen, enjoy Kizz Daniel – Aii below! https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kizz_Daniel_-_Aii_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair ...
Bonnaroo Officially Shelves 2020 Event
Bonnaroo is the latest major festival brand to croak due to the impact of COVID-19. Prior to its postponement in March 2020, organizers of the beloved 4-day fest in Manchester, Tennessee announced a staggering lineup. Originally planned for June 13th to 16th before a bump up to September, the 2020 edition of Bonnaroo was set to feature Flume, Bassnectar, Seven Lions, and REZZ. In addition to some of the most renowned acts in pop, hip-hop and rock music, the event also highlighted trap and dubstep, inviting Wooli, SVDDEN DEATH, Ekali and Subtronics to grace its stages. Bonnaroo representatives took to social media to share the devastating, if not unsurprising, news. Officials also shared a statement via the Bonnaroo website. “Bonnaroo Music &...
GRiZ and Wreckno Team Up for Queer Anthem “Medusa”
Long time champion of the LBGTQ+ communinty GRiZ has teamed up with Wreckno for a Pride Month anthem you won’t soon forget. “Medusa” has the opposite effect of the beast it’s named after—once it ensnares you, it’s impossible not to move along to its wildly infectious groove. Catchy, hip-hop-inspired vocal verses lay perfectly over a forward-thinking production from Wreckno and veteran producer GRiZ. It’s bobby midtempo rhythm encapsulates a summery and airy feeling, while still maintaining its grit and energy to keep the listener dancing. With both producers celebrating Pride Month, the “Medusa” artwork was commissioned from non-binary, gay, Black illustrator Gabriella Grimes, whose work seeks to bring visibility to people of color, the ...
