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Justin Timberlake Celebrates 15th Anniversary of ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’: ‘This Album Changed My Life’
Justin Timberlake is cherishing the 15th anniversary of his sophomore solo album FutureSex/LoveSounds on Wednesday (Sept. 8). The “4 Minutes” singer wound back the clock on Instagram by posting a throwback photo of JT dramatically gazing toward the camera from his chair perched by the disco ball from the album cover. He also shared snippets of the music videos that supported the project’s hit singles “Sexy Back,” featuring frequent collaborator and the album’s executive producer Timbaland; “My Love,” featuring T.I.; “What Goes Around… Comes Around;” and “LoveStoned / I Think She Knows” — all of which won Grammy Awards in different categories. Every song besides “LoveStoned” a...
It Only Took 3 Days For Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ To Blow Kanye’s ‘Donda’ Out Of The Streaming Waters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Todd Williamson/NBC / Getty If you were invested in the Hip-Hop culture feud that emerged across social media after Kanye West’s 10th studio album, Donda, dropped in late August and then Drake’s 6th studio album, Certified Lover Boy, dropped five days later, just know that, if the number of streams each project got is an indicator as to who the victor of the “beef” is, the guy from Toronto is taking that W. And it isn’t even close. According to Rolling Stone, it took eight days for Donda to garner 423 million on-demand audio streams in the U.S. The album’s success even earned it the No. 1 spot on the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums Chart. But in only three days—Friday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 5—CLB had already seen more than 430 million streams, accor...
BMI’s Revenue Keeps Growing, Despite Pandemic Setbacks
Although digital licensing peaked over the year, media and general licensing were dampened, in part by pandemic concerns, with general taking the greatest hit. Since fiscal 2019, which raked in an all-time high of $169 million in general licensing, revenue from general, public spaces like bars, restaurants, shops and concert venues — has dropped by 25%, and amounted to just $127 million in the past year. Meanwhile media licensing, which accounts for cable and satellite television and radio, decreased by 11% from last year to a total of $472 million. This is the first time in recent years that media has taken a dip and may be indicative of a major upcoming downturn for traditional TV and radio. In 2020, the category made $527 million in revenue for BMI, up by 3% from the previous year...
ItsBizkit ft. Uncle Murda & Benny The Butcher “Straight Cap,” Rich The Kid ft. Polo G “Prada Remix” & More | Daily Visuals 9.8.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty We always said that when there’s a bag to be had, Benny The Butcher will go and get it regardless if it’s with well-known artists or up and comers from unknown territory. Today he goes with the latter. Linking up with Uncle Murda for ItsBizKit’s visuals to “Straight Cap,” the three men politic at the trap house which is stylishly designed with some street art as they sip out some red cups and blow some thick smoke. On a less gritty note, Rich The Kid takes to the road with Polo G in his clip for “Prada Remix” and with two young women riding with them enjoy the sun rays before turning up under the bright stars at night. Also they apparently buried somebody but that’s a story for another day (or visual). Check out the rest of tod...
Maluma Talks ‘Being Brave’ During Papi Juancho Tour in the Midst of a Pandemic
With a 360-degree stage, Maluma assures his show is “totally new” with great visuals and lighting but that he’s “keeping my dancers who have accompanied me on tour through the years.” It’s also the first time that Maluma will perform his hit single “Hawái” live in concert, calling it the “biggest hit of my career yet.” And he will take the stage with his latest track “Sobrio,” which comes with a star-studded music video featuring Scott Disick, Saweetie, and more. “Maybe in the near future I’ll do a remix with a global star like I did with The Weeknd [on ‘Hawái’],” he says. “The song is just starting to grow. People love it just the way it is.” Up next, Maluma will perform at the SAP Center...
Tems – Crazy Tings
Raving Nigerian singer Tems is back with this amazing new song titled “Crazy Tings” for all her supporters and music lovers. It been a minute since we had any solo music from Tems, hence, she unleashes a new tune “Crazy Tings“. It comes nearly a year after the release of her debut extended play “For Broken Ears“. The singer whose full name is Temilade Openiyi has had a fantastic run in 2021. She has been the magic in the Billboard Hot 100 Chart topping single “Essence” by Wizkid. Her feature on “Essence” exposed her to fans in America and she eventually bagged a feature with Drake. She was part of Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album featuring on a song “Fountains“. “Crazy Tings” is a lead single off Tems forthcoming sophomore EP coming in a few days time. Listen, enjoy and share Tems – “Cr...
G-Easy Teases New Album ‘These Things Happen Too’ with ‘The Announcement’ Video
“I know it’s been a long, long time,” he says over instrumentals. “But, crazy people do crazy things. It’s finally ready, I’ll see y’all on Sept. 24, let’s go.” His all-new album These Things Happen Too comes as a sequel to G-Eazy’s 2014 album with a similar name, These Things Happen. The original LP peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, where it charted for 138 weeks. In G-Eazy’s upcoming project, out later this month and featuring fellow artist Demi Lovato, G-Eazy reflects on the changes he’s experienced in both his personal life and career since the 2016 releases of his first-ever top 10 Hot 100 hit single “Me, Myself & I” featuring Bebe Rexha. Also exciting for G-Eazy fans aim...
L.A.X – Faster
Nigerian singer L.A.X is here with a big tune titled “Faster” for all his loyal fans and music lovers. Rasaki Music boss L.A.X unleashes a brand new single “Faster” as a sequel to his previous song “Money“. The musician is not slowing down with back to back music releases. “Faster” is full of energy and just the right party start for any ceremony this period. You can add this to your music playlist. This song was produced by the talented beat maker Smeezbeat. Listen, enjoy L.A.X – “Faster” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LAX_-_Faster_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download 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 ma...
ODESZA Confirm New Music In 2022
After a hiatus tantamount to torture for fans of ODESZA, the superstar electronic music duo have confirmed new music on the way in 2022. The typically tight-lipped tandem took to Instagram today to share their first post since April and dropped a four-word nuke on their avid fanbase: “New music in 2022.” Today is the four-year anniversary of ODESZA’s seminal A Moment Apart LP, which remains one of the duo’s most prized records in what has been a remarkable career in dance music. According to their post, their 2012 debut album Summer’s Gone turned nine over the weekend and tomorrow marks seven years since In Return, their sophomore effort. The latter record spawned a number of generational anthems, such as “Say My Name” (with Zyra). Check ...
Elements Festival Issues Apology After Attendees Compare 2021 Event to Fyre Festival
In the aftermath of Elements Festival 2021, a Pennsylvania EDM festival compared by many attendees to the disastrous Fyre Festival of 2017, organizers have issued an apology. Reports from angry ticket-holders detailing 16-hour wait times and “abhorrent” restrooms covered in feces—among other distressing allegations—marred the festival shortly after its launch over Labor Day Weekend. After attributing the logistical issues to the impact of Hurricane Ida on the morning of Saturday, September 4th, organizers have now doubled down and stated that COVID-19 played a role. “We recognize that some of you endured extraordinary wait times and discomfort getting into the festival on Friday. We apologize for these logistical issues and the disappointments they caused,”...
Sensorium Galaxy Adds Armin van Buuren to Lineup for Upcoming VR DJ Sets
Legendary trance music producer Armin van Buuren has partnered with Sensorium Galaxy as a headliner and one of the first artists to perform in the company’s futuristic PRISM world. He’ll be DJing in VR alongside Charlotte de Witte, Black Coffee, and Carl Cox, among other dance music superstars. The ambitious Sensorium Galaxy venture aims to influence the intersection of music festivals and virtual reality video games. Attendees will be able to move through the world as avatars and experience the shows through the artist’s eyes, and even get a digital autograph or virtual selfie. “The virtual environment that Sensorium is building allows artists to set their imagination free and create unprecedented shows that are impossible in real life,” v...
Jamie Jones’ Paradise in the Park Returns to Los Angeles
In late August, over 5,000 house music aficionados gathered to share a magical day of house music in Pershing Square for Jamie Jones‘ Paradise in the Park. Based in the epicenter of Downtown Los Angeles, the sprawling urban background served as the perfect backdrop for Paradise in the Park. Since Jones first launched the party at Ibiza’s infamous Club DC-10 back in 2012, the Paradise brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Given his longstanding history with Los Angeles, he debuted the event in the City of Angels in 2017 with a sold-out show at the renowned MacArthur Park. In 2019 it moved to Grant Park for another sold out performance until its reemergence two weeks ago at Pershing Square. Paradise in the Park 2021. David Arellanes Still very much in the age of COVID-19, 2...
