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21 Savage Talks About The Financial Benefits of Owning His Masters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Count 21 Savage as one of those music artists who knows the value behind owning their masters and being on top of their game, as he revealed in a recent interview. The “No Heart” Rapper broke down how much he benefits from the situation while appearing on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast hosted by Gillie Da Kid and Wallo. “I had a platinum album before I signed my deal, you see what I’m saying. So…I own my masters. I own my masters right now. Every song you ever heard, I own it,” he stated. “My split, I got a 70/30 split with my label; I get 70, they get 30. I own all my masters.” 21 Savage went to explain that being in this position made him more financially stable than going out on tour. “A lot of rappers, most of their m...
Foot Locker & adidas Team For Athlete Designed Sneaker Collection, Dame Dolla 1st Up
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: adidas / Foot Locker Foot Locker‘s been making all kinds of moves as of late and while they’re out here cornering the sneaker market, they continue to drop exclusive collaborations to expand their brand (as if it was necessary). Source: adidas / Foot Locker Recently, Foot Locker revealed that they’ll be teaming up with adidas to launch a new line of sneakers that’ll be designed by Adidas’ biggest athletes including Dame D.O.L.L.A. himself, Damian Lillard. The new collection of sneakers is meant to celebrate the positive impact each athlete has had on the game and the culture both on and off the field/court, so it should be interesting to see what kind of designs will be coming down the pike. Dame for his part will be using the adidas NMD_R1.V2 silhouette ...
Lady Gaga Confirms Release Date and Tracklist of “Chromatica” Remix Album
Lady Gaga‘s long-awaited remix album for her 2020 dance-pop album Chromatica finally has a release date. BloodPop®, Gaga’s A&R and the album’s Executive Producer, first teased the idea of a remix album back in April. In the months since, speculation surrounding the artists affiliated with the project was feverish. Now, Gaga has dropped the full list of remixers: LSDXOXO, Coucou Chloe, Arca, Rina Sawayama, Clarence Clarity, Pabllo Vittar, Charli XCX, A. G. Cook, Ashnikko, Shygirl, Mura Masa, Doss, Dorian Electra, Chester Lockhart, Mood Killer, Lil Texas, Planningtorock, Bree Runway, Jimmy Edgar, and Haus Labs. Notably absent is Grimes, who said she was set to appear on the album back in July. According to Mother Monster herself, the remix project—dubbed&...
Bonnaroo Organizers Cancel 2021 Festival Due to Impact of Hurricane Ida
The organizers of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have announced the cancellation of their 2021 event due to flooding and waterlogged campgrounds caused by Hurricane Ida. The festival had been scheduled for September 2nd to 5th prior to its cancellation, which was announced via social media today. “We are absolutely heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo,” reads the statement. “While this weekend’s weather looks outstanding, currently Centeroo is waterlogged in many areas, the ground is incredibly saturated on our tollbooth paths, and the campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely.” “We have done everything in our power to try to keep the show moving forward, but Mother Nature has dealt us a ...
Electric Zoo 2021: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
New York’s premier electronic music festival Electric Zoo is gearing up for its 12th edition this weekend. The “Supernaturals”-themed event will return to Randall’s Island Park—a lush green island sandwiched between Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx on the East River—from September 3rd to 5th. We’re here to help you find the best afterparties, navigate the festival’s COVID-19 protocols, figure out the smoothest way to get to Randall’s Island, and more. COVID-19 Protocols Though New York City already has a vaccination mandate in place for indoor spaces like movie theaters and music venues, outdoor events like Electric Zoo are left to make COVID-19 entry decisions at their discretion. Like other large stateside electronic music festivals, Electric Zoo is adapting its entry require...
CMA & ACM Respond to Bobby Bones’ Claims About ‘Manipulated’ Awards Show Voting
“For example, a Luke Combs song could be No. 1 for 10 weeks, but because of politics, the label will go, ‘Ah, let’s let somebody else get in that spot,’ and they’ll move Luke Combs to No. 2 and he’ll sit there for a few weeks. The same thing with like a Maren Morris.” Billboard reached out to several label representatives regarding Bones’ statements, though no labels would comment on Bones’ statements as of press time. On Tuesday (Aug. 31), Bones returned to TikTok to say he was “surprised at all the controversy” his comments were causing and to highlight a story from today’s Country Insider that featured some anonymous radio sources agreeing with Bones’ assessment, while others disagreed or said the issue was far more complicated. In a separate TikTok po...
Britney Spears’ Attorney Demands Dad’s Immediate Resignation From Conservatorship
Rosengart argues that Jamie is trying to redeem his image and use his remaining leverage to ensure the pending accounting is approved, which includes about $2 million in fees to third parties including his attorneys. “A ‘transition’ can just as easily occur while Mr. Spears is suspended, as opposed to while he lingers as conservator waiting for his inevitable removal,” argues Rosengart. “The only difference is that the former is in his daughter’s best interests, while the latter severely undermines those interests.” In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Rosengart reiterated that the situation reeks of quid pro quo. “Britney Spears will not be bullied or extorted by her father,” he says. “Nor does Mr. Spears have the right to try to hold his daughter hostage by setting the terms of his ...
Lizzo, Run the Jewels, Jason Isbell & More React to Bonnaroo 2021 Being Canceled
Run the Jewels, Jason Isbell, Incubus and more also shared their disappointment on social media, with Isbell tweeting, “I’m sorry y’all had to make this choice but I believe it was the right one. I was really REALLY looking forward to it, but ya gotta be safe and smart. Love to everybody on the crew with a broken heart today.” Electronic pop duo Sylvan Esso didn’t let the news get them down, writing on their IG Stories: “Anybody gotta good outdoor venue in Tennessee for this sick ass band? @Bonnaroo got cancelled but we are still practicing anyway cuz music is joy.” Bonnaroo hasn’t hosted a festival since 2019, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing organizers to pull the plug in 2020 as well. See all the performer reactions below: You Deserve to Mak...
Kane Brown & Nelly Bond Over Being Seen as ‘The Bad Guy’ in ‘CMT Crossroads’ Clip: Exclusive
“Like a lot of the country people,” Brown clarifies. “Traditional hip-hop looked at me like I was the bad guy,” Nelly responded. Since CMT Crossroads debuted in 2002, the series has become known not only for smart musical pairings of country artists with musicians from other genres, but also for bringing fans deeper into the creativity and mutual respect the artists have for music. The conversation with Brown, Breland and Nelly showcases a vulnerable, honest moment between the hitmakers on CMT Crossroads: Nelly & Friends, which also features Blanco Brown and Florida Georgia Line. Several of the performances featured during the 60-minute CMT Crossroads special will highlight Nelly’s collaborative, country-inspired Heartland EP, which came out on Friday...
Our Kingdom Undone – BEYOND GRACE
RATING: 8/10 The grand resurgence of the UK as a death metal force continues apace. In fact, BEYOND GRACE were well ahead of the game, releasing a superb self-released debut album, “Seekers”, in 2017 and, not unreasonably, ultimately finding themselves signed to PROSTHETIC RECORDS. Its predecessor skittered under the radar for most, and so “Our Kingdom Undone” acts as an irresistible introduction to the British band’s unusually sophisticated take on technical death. This is ambitious stuff. With a production job that favors clean crunch over abyssal squall and self-evident virtuoso chops, BEYOND GRACE exude the kind of haughty authority that bands like ABYSMAL DAWN and AEON have made such a fundamental selling point. Opener “Dark Forest Doctrine” i...
HALESTORM Is ‘Not Hanging Out With Anyone’ On Current Tour: ‘The Goal Is To Get To The End Without Testing Positive’
Tonight (Tuesday, August 31), HALESTORM kicks off a series of headline dates and a set at Rocklahoma prior to a co-headline run with EVANESCENCE beginning November 5 in Portland, Oregon, running through December 18 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Earlier today, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger shared a few photos from the road on Instagram, and he included the following message: “Our first day back in the bus and on the road was spent chilling in Cleveland. Beautiful town! “This will be a unique run. We’re not hanging out with anyone. No guests. No bars. No restaurants. “The goal is to get to the end of the tour without testing positive. So… it’s time to keep the bubble tight. “We walked to the water front and walked back to the bus. Staying masked up arou...
METALLICA’s ‘Blackened’ Whiskey Launches ‘Masters Of Whiskey Series’
Blackened American Whiskey has unveiled its new “Masters Of Whiskey Series” with the inaugural release, Blackened X Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished In Madeira Casks. The expression is a result of the collaboration of two of today’s most innovative distillers, Rob Dietrich of Blackened and Drew Kulsveen of Willett Distillery. Blackened was born from the masterful collaboration between legendary Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and METALLICA. It’s this core tenet of collaboration behind the “Masters Of Whiskey Series” — a convergence of passionate master craftsmen who combine their talent and skills to create a distinctive expression. This series will combine strengths of Dietrich and renowned whiskey makers to re-imagine craft whiskey and cr...
