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Zuchu – Jaro
Check out this brand new single from Zuchu titled – “Jaro”, out now. Tanzanian songstress Zuchu comes through with a brand new single she calls “Jaro“, for her teeming fans/listeners. The new record is an impressive track for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released “Mwambieni“. However, the new track deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Zuchu – “Jaro” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zuchu_-_Jaro_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Zuchu – Fire
Check out this brand new single from Zuchu titled – “Fire”, out now. Tanzanian songstress Zuchu comes through with a brand new single she calls “Fire“, for her teeming fans/listeners. The new record is an impressive track for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released “Jaro“. However, the new track deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Zuchu – “Fire” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zuchu_-_Fire_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Edem ft Goya Menor & Sefa – Odo
Don’t miss this brand new single from Edem titled – Odo, out now. Ghanaian singer Edem comes through with a brand new single titled “Odo” featuring Goya Menor & Sefa. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track “Ma Cherie”. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Edem ft Goya Menor & Sefa – “Odo” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Edem_-_Odo_ft_Goya_Menor_Sefa__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Cyfred ft Nkosazana Daughter, Musa Keys & Pushkin – Uzolala la
Don’t miss this brand new music from Cyfred titled – “Uzolala la”. SA vocalist/music producer Cyfred drops his brand new single he calls “Uzolala la“, joining on the track includes Nkosazana Daughter, Musa Keys & Pushkin. The new record serves as his second track for the year following his previous release titled “Your Body“. It is also believed that Cyfred has a new album underway which he is working on and will be out soon. However, Uzolala la deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to Cyfred – Uzolala la (ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Musa Keys & Pushkin) below. Download
Day N Vegas 2022 Canceled
Day N Vegas 2022 has been canceled, the festival announced Friday night (July 1). In a brief statement, the Las Vegas festival cited “a combination of logistics, timing and production issues.” The festival was slated for September 2-4, with SZA, J. Cole, and Travis Scott set as headliners. The festival’s cancellation comes less than a month after its lineup was announced. Baby Keem, Playboi Carti, and more were among others on the bill. Travis Scott’s headlining appearance was supposed to be his first festival appearance since 2021’s Astroworld, where 10 people died as a result of a crowd crush during his set. He made his first TV appearance since Astroworld at the Billboard Music Awards in May after performing at a Coachella after party the month before.
Copyright Royalty Board Votes to Raise Publisher and Songwriter Royalty Rates
The Copyright Royalty Board has set a new rate, raising mechanical royalties for publishers and songwriters, as Billboard and Variety report. The new 15.1% royalty rate applies from 2018 through 2022. The process of updating the royalty rates for the first time since 2006 has been underway since 2018. An earlier proposal recommending a raise from 10.5% to 15.1% over five years was returned for revision due to a procedural error. The proposal has since been under further evaluation and revision by the three-judge board, following another challenge from streaming platforms last year. The new ruling also broadened definitions of bundle sales for DSPs, in addition to capping label revenue. Earlier this year, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers launched a Justice at Spotify campaign...
Charlie Watts Biography in the Works
The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts is the subject of a forthcoming biography, made with the approval of the late drummer’s family and his band mates. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger both wrote forewords to the project, which is titled Charlie’s Good Tonight: The Life, the Times, and the Rolling Stones: The Authorized Biography of Charlie Watts. It’s by Paul Sexton, and it’s out October 11. Find more information via Harper Collins. Watts died unexpectedly in August 2021 at age 80. A few weeks prior, he had recused himself from the Rolling Stones’ fall tour of the United States due to a medical procedure. The band continued on the road as planned, with Steve Jordan filling in for Watts. Read “8 Songs That Prove Charlie Watts Was the Coolest Rolling Stone” on the Pitch.
Cardi B Reveals Her Favorite BTS Member in Twitter Q&A
Following the release of her new Kanye West and Lil Durk collaboration, “Hot S—,” Cardi B hosted a fun “Ask Cardi” session on Twitter, encouraging her fans to send questions in. The “Bodak Yellow” sent Twitter ablaze when she responded to a question asking who her favorite member of BTS is. Cardi, an ARMY member herself, promptly responded with a photo of Jimin. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news #AskCardi pic.twitter.com/vpHhC5TRz6 — Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 1, 2022 Cardi also responded to some questions about her family, revealing that she wants two more children to join her daughter Kulture and son Wave. She also shared that her next tattoos would be of her kids’ names on her neck and face. Though both their parents are musicians, Kulture and ...
Under New Grammy Fee Structure, Procrastinators Will Pay More for ‘Excess Entries’
The Recording Academy released more details about its fee structure for “excess entries” in a memo to all voting members on Friday (July 1). As previously announced, all professional and voting members of the academy will be allowed to make five courtesy entries every year as a benefit of membership. But members will have to pay a fee for each entry beyond the five allowed unless they are able to obtain a waiver. In an effort to get voters to vote promptly — rather than wait until just before the voting period closes, as people tend to do — the academy has adopted a multi-tier pricing strategy. “Early bird pricing” (July 18 – July 31) is $40 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Standard pricing” (Aug. 1 – Aug. 21) is $75 per entry (after the five courtesy entries). “Final deadline...
Google Violated Import Ban in Sonos Patent Case, US Customs Agency Says
Google is still ripping off Sonos’ technology — according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. In a public ruling issued Tuesday, the CBP found that Google products including Pixel smartphones, tablets and computers that utilize controller technology invented and patented by Sonos were in violation of a ban issued five months ago by the U.S. International Trade Commission. That previous ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Google had infringed five audio technology patents owned by smart speaker maker Sonos and banned the tech giant from importing the infringing products from China. Several other products that were previously found to have infringed Sonos patents – including Chromecast, Home and Nest audio players – however, were excluded from the latest ruli...
Here’s Why Day N Vegas 2022 Was Canceled
The hip-hop heavy Day N Vegas festival was canceled on Friday (June 1) due to poor ticket sales, making the event financially unsustainable, according to sources familiar with the situation. Promoter Goldenvoice knew there was an issue the day after tickets went on sale, June 10, sources tell Billboard. Ticket sales simply did not meet the sales goal that day, or the days that followed. By canceling Friday, with the start of the festival still more than 60 days away, AEG only has to pay 50% of the artist fee — a compromise that was reached with the major talent agencies last year amid touring’s return from the pandemic. Day N Vegas’ disappointing ticket sales came as a surprise for many since it was Travis Scott‘s first concert since the disastrous Astroworld festival in Houston last Novem...
Calvin Harris Details Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, Shares 21 Savage Collab “New Money”: Stream
Calvin Harris has announced the release date and features for his upcoming album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 and dropped its second single “New Money” featuring 21 Savage. A sequel to 2017’s Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, the new studio set will arrive on August 5th via Columbia Records. One day before sharing the news, the DJ teased the release by posting a trailer on his social media accounts revealing the names of the nearly two dozen collaborators on the album, including Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pusha T, Charlie Puth, Tinashe, Chlöe, Normani, Offset, Busta Rhymes, Latto, and more. The album can be pre-saved here. Meanwhile, on “New Money,” Harris builds a mid-tempo groove for 21 Savage to celebrate the nouveau riche life by name-dropping an endless parade of designer brands as...
