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EDC Orlando Shares Star-Studded Lineup for 10th Anniversary With Kaskade, Excision, More
When Insomniac has something to celebrate, they pull out all the stops. For the 10th anniversary of EDC Orlando, they’ve announced one of their biggest lineups yet. Featured on the bill are some of the most popular electronic music artists in the world, such as Kaskade, Excision, Zedd, Galantis, and Kygo, among many others. Insomniac Records, Factory 93, Dreamstate, Basscon, and Bassrush will all be curating their own time-slots, making this edition of EDC Orlando an absolute treat. Attendees will also be excited to see Dimension, Hot Since 82, Said The Sky, Dom Dolla, Shaquille O’Neal (a.k.a DJ Diesel), and more. Coming off a full year’s delay, this lineup is more than enough to keep fans happy. The festival is set to take place November 12th through 14th at Tinker...
Tony Romera Drops Unrelenting House Heater “MS69” on Monstercat
Hot off the heels of his latest single “VHS,” Tony Romera has returned to Monstercat with an unrelenting house heater called “MS69.” The brooding grittiness of “MS69” is right on brand for the French producer’s signature bass house sound. Making use of an intoxicating vocal sample and aggressive Korg synth, Romera has cooked up an incredibly catchy beat. Check out the new track below. “I was feeling heated the day I made “MS69,” he said. “It was originally called ‘UPS FDP,’ which translates to me cursing at UPS in French slang, because they were late on delivering my new synths.” “Since I wasn’t able to get them in time, I decided to make a super aggressive track with my Korg MS-20,” Romera cont...
Tiësto Returns as VER:WEST With Dreamy Single “Elements Of A New Life”
A year after releasing the first single from Tiësto‘s VER:WEST side project, the dance music legend has returned with a fresh track on his Musical Freedom imprint. “Elements Of A New Life” reinforces the techno-focused sound Tiësto promised when debuting VER:WEST. Embracing a more melancholic feel, the tune plays into subtleties while simultaneously showing off his undeniable talents as a producer. The hypnotic bassline fuses effortlessly with fluttery sonic elements, showcasing a nuanced arrangement. Though VER:WEST is still a fresh name for most, Tiësto has done plenty to leave his mark under the alias in a short amount of time. Last year, he released the projcetc’s debut single “5 Seconds Before Sunrise” just days before his momen...
Biz Markie, Legendary ‘Just a Friend’ Rapper, Dies at 57
Biz Markie, the legendary rapper who is one of the genre’s biggest personalities since its early breakthrough, has died at the age of 57 in Baltimore, SPIN has confirmed with his manager, Jenni Izumi. Here’s the statement obtained by SPIN: It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, Hip Hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away. We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes an...
15 Minute Live Performances: Stacey
This week’s edition of 15 Minute Live Performances features rising singer-songwriter Stacey. (Watch previous sets from UPSAHL, KANDLE, Cha Wa, Rozzi and Nick Waterhouse and Dominique Fils-Aimé) Melding elements of the sun-soaked ’60s psych-pop with modern sensibilities, along with a knack for strong description in her lyrics, Stacey is the rare artist who can balance the past and present without sounding too nostalgic. This is demonstrated succinctly on her new album, Saturn Return, released in May. With tunes like “Hello,” “Far Away” and “The Songwriter” showcase her adept songwriting. Accessible but image-evoking, Stacey’s songs roar with energy. Just like the other artists who have stunned in their 15 Minute Live Perf...
Patti LaBelle Shares the Hilarious Story of How Elton John Paid Her Back for Lost Tupperware
“I cooked for him and the band because nobody had any pounds, you know? We were in London,” she said. “So I would invite them up to my loft every night and give them tupperware to take home because nobody had food. I said to them at the time, ‘Bring my tupperware to the next show.’ They didn’t.” LaBelle went on to say that years later, she received a phone call from the Rocket Man himself, and she made a very simple demand. “I get a call years after that saying, ‘Hi, Patti, it’s Reggie, I want you to come and see me tonight,'” she recalled of the star born Reginald Dwight. “I said, ‘Reggie, who are you opening for?’ He said ‘I’m Elton John now.’ So I said, ‘Punk, where is my tupperwa...
Biz Markie, Bombastic Rapper Behind ‘Just a Friend,’ Dies at 57
In 1988, Markie released his debut album, Goin’ Off, which peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and included his first Billboard hit, with “Make the Music With Your Mouth” peaking at No. 84 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1987. But Markie’s big breakthrough to the mainstream came with his sophomore album, 1989’s The Biz Never Sleeps, which included his one-and-only Hot 100 entry: “Just a Friend.” His signature hit reached No. 5 on the Hot Rap Songs chart in December 1989 and then crossed over the next year. It became his only Billboard Hot 100 entry and reached its No. 9 peak in March 1990. The single’s success helped its parent album, The Biz Never Sleeps, crack the top 10 of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, wher...
Tencent Music Shares Fell 9.2% This Week, Down 63.2% Since March All-Time High
Tencent Music sits in a web of relationships and ownership stakes with the world’s largest music companies. It has a joint venture with Universal Music Group and an agreement to form a joint record label with Warner Music Group. It also has licensing deals with UMG, WMG, Sony Music and independent label rights group Merlin. What’s more, Tencent Holdings, which owns a majority of Tencent Music, is part of a consortium of investors that owns 20% of Universal Music Group and about 2% of WMG. There is no indication Chinese authorities view Tencent Holdings’ ownership stakes as problematic. Tencent Music owns three of China’s top music streaming apps — QQ, Kuguo and Kuwo — and accounted for 7...
Biz Markie’s Death Mourned by Questlove, Q-Tip, Wyclef & More: ‘A True GOAT’
After Biz Markie’s death was announced Friday (July 16), reactions from his hip-hop peers — including Questlove, Q-Tip and Wyclef — started to pour in, in remembrance of the jovial “Just a Friend” rapper. “Biz built me,” Roots mastermind Questlove started his touching tribute on Instagram, recalling how the veteran MC taught him where to dig for the best records, or even 8-tracks. “I’m using all the education he taught me,” he added. “We will miss him. But he will be here forever.” “This one hurts baad,” A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip tweeted. “Damn I’m gonna miss u.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It...
Breaking Bad’s Music Supervisor, Lady Gaga’s Ex-Manager, and More on the Do’s and Don’ts of Networking: Watch
Today, Consequence continues its instructional partnership with CREATV University to help provide insight on succeeding in music and media. This time, we’re revisiting the importance of building relationships in the industry for round two of Networking: Do’s and Don’ts. Whether it be mentorships, college programs, internships, or simply meeting someone for coffee, the power of relationships is deeply important when starting out in the industry. The goal is to have someone create an opportunity for you, but in order for them to do that, someone has to create opportunities for them, and so on and so forth. But how exactly does this process get started? There are hundreds of ways to meet important people and build lasting professional relationships with them, but the road isn’t always ea...
Sabaton Unleash Cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come”: Stream
Sabaton have unleashed their cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come” as a standalone single. The track is finally receiving a proper release on digital platforms and vinyl after frequent fan requests. A concert staple and fan favorite, “Kingdom Come” is Sabaton’s salute to their power-metal forebearers, Manowar. Both bands share musical and aesthetic similarities, as well as a fascination with war and military history. Sabaton update the track with heavier, modern production while retaining the original spirit of the song. “Our fans have spoken,” Sabaton bassist Pär Sundtröm said. “You requested the release of this song everywhere, so this is for all of you. This recording was meant to be a tribute to Manowar and a collaboration with a video game bearing the same name when we recorded it a few y...
R.I.P. Biz Markie, “Just a Friend” Rapper Dead at 57
Biz Markie has died at the age of 57. According to TMZ, the veteran rapper passed away Friday, July 16th, due to complications from diabetes. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away,” a representative for Markie said in a statement on Friday. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years. He leaves behind a wife, many family members and close friends who will miss his vibrant personality, constant jokes and frequent banter. We respectfully request pri...
