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Snoop Dogg Does Not Own ‘The Chronic’ Masters In New Death Row Records: Report
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty Hip-Hop fans the world over rejoiced over the news that Snoop Dogg would assume ownership of the label that launched his career in Death Row Records, bringing his still-ongoing career full circle. The Doggfather claimed ownership of Dr. Dre‘s classic debut The Chronic would land under this deal, but an attorney for the legendary producer debunked the chatter. Uncle Snoop shared in a recent interview with TIDAL that while some of the label’s big albums such as his debut LP Doggystyle and the “Deep Cover” single featuring Dr. Dre are under his control, the Long Beach superstar shared hopes that Death Row and the estate of the late Tupac “2Pac” Shakur will work out a deal to bring the masters back into the fold. In that same chat, Sno...
MAGA Actor Ricky Schroder Has Another Meltdown Over Mask Mandate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Former child star, actor, and MAGA affiliate Ricky Schroder has yet another public meltdown captured on video after being asked to follow masking rules intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The incident, which was shared on social media by Schroder through his Instagram account, shows the former NYPD Blues actor becoming irate with security guards at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas. Schroder stopped there while en route to Washington D.C. to join the purported “freedom convoy” of truck drivers protesting against vaccine and mask mandates throughout the United States. The video, which was shared by the Patriot Takes account on Twitter on Sunday (March 6th), shows the guards at t...
Snoop Dogg Says JAY-Z Threatened To End NFL Partnership If Super Bowl Halftime Show Didn’t Happen
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Vivien Killilea / Getty According to Snoop Dogg, JAY-Z tested Roger Goodell’s gangster to make sure Super Bowl LVI’s Hip-Hop inspired Pepsi Halftime show did happen. Speaking with Tidal’s Elliott Wilson, the new owner of Death Row Records, revealed that God MC threatened to end the partnership between Roc Nation and NFL if Dr. Dre, Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige did not perform. During their conversation, Snoop Dogg shared JAY-Z was the first one to greet them in the dressing room, sharing a moment with them as if they had taken home the chip. So then [JAY-Z] came down, and soon as he came in, he hugged me. We hug each other tight. It was as if we won a championship. Like, you know when you’re genuinely happy for each other? People don’t...
Podcast Bozos Say High-Earning Women Are Less Attractive, Twitter Throws Tomatoes
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Peter Cade / Getty The podcast business is a booming one and almost anyone with a microphone, tripod, and Internet connection can begin the building blocks of their talk space empire. However, the game has its fair share of bozos with awful opinions, especially as it pertains to Black women, and one such show blasted high-earning women by calling them “less attractive” for pursuing financial and professional ascension. Without dignifying the moment too much, the hosts of the Hardly Initiated podcast, Tysean Jackson and Ryan Catchings, invited to their Atlanta, Ga. studios finance guru Phillip Karaya to initially discuss business and finance for their audience. In the one sequence that has everyone talking, Catchings states without flinching that wom...
“Together with Ukraine” Compilation Released In Support of Ukrainian Red Cross Society
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on, many have been helping and donating. The music industry has been quite active, with initiatives such as an open-source Google Sheet of Ukrainian artists and music labels and a fundraising rave in the U.K. on March 11th. In an effort to support ongoing humanitarian efforts, Ukrainian talent bookers Rhys Bainham and Vlad Yaremchuk have called on their colleagues and friends to form a compilation album, Together with Ukraine. Spanning a whopping 136 tracks, the record has been supported by leading drum & bass labels Hospital Records, RAM Records, Critical Music, Metalheadz, Shogun Audio and more, and features a vast selection of unreleased music from the likes of Noisia & Phace, S.P.Y, Modestep and IMANU, among others. Additionally, Toge...
“No Rules”: Anfisa Letyago Reveals the Muses and Methods That Skyrocketed Her to Techno Stardom
She’s been dubbed the “new generation” by Carl Cox. Tapped for remixes by the likes of Stephan Bodzin and Alan Fitzpatrick. Streamed nearly 800,000 times via her Cercle performance in Malta. Simply put, Anfisa Letyago is a force to be reckoned with. And, according to an exclusive interview with EDM.com, she’s running entirely on instinct. “I have no rules. I simply follow my instinct and try to stay true to my natural female evolution,” the Class of 2022 inductee and N:S:DA labelhead explained. “I need to feel free to express myself at best.” It’s a doctrine that has taken the techno scene by storm, marked by a spellbinding sound both hard and soft, escapist and in the moment. Likely, this unique point of view was shape...
Umbrella Weekend Is Coming to SoCal for a Vibrant and Inclusive Festival Experience
From connecting back in 2015 as a troupe of festival-loving friends based out of San Diego, to now organizing one of the most exciting festivals in California, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends have come a long way. Coming to Yucaipa March 24-28, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends are making their anticipated return with Umbrella Weekend, a weekend-long affair that is bound to strengthen the local community’s bonds by fostering an inclusive environment. Marking their largest and most momentous production to date, Umbrella Weekend will host a massive lineup across two stages, filled with nonstop house and techno music as well as art installations, wellness activities, and so much more. Umbrella Weekend 2022 tickets are on sale now here. With a diverse lineup, Umbrella Weekend attendees will e...
Kaskade to DJ at Metaverse Event From Inside Digital Pinball Machine
The world of Kaskade‘s Arkade music imprint is being reimagined within the metaverse. Future Fest is a Web3 project on the Cardano blockchain, building custom digital infrastructure to host the virtual events of tomorrow—and NFTs will be the ticket in. This April, Kaskade is primed for a virtual DJ set that will take place from within a larger-than-life pinball machine. Owners of the Futurebot NFT collection will exclusively be able to attend and explore the unique venue through the point of view of their virtual avatars. Past events have featured Anjunabeats’ Fatum, a showcase from Space Yacht, and more. Recommended Articles The inspiration behind Arkade came from Kaskade’s time spent at a joint record store and arcade years ago. “As a kid much of my free time was ...
Vince Staples Drops First “Commercial” for Upcoming LP ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’
Vince Staples has shared a visual for last month’s track “Magic” with record producer and beatmaker Mustard. The video opens with Staples walking through a convenience store and buying a bag of frozen vegetables to ice his bruised face, which he attributes to a “party down the street.” Cutting to the event itself, the Long Beach rapper finds himself in a fight with a few of the partygoers and is eventually kicked out. “Feeling like I’m floating to the ceiling, is it magic?” he raps in the chorus. “Baby, tell me why you disappearing, this is magic.” On Twitter, Staples referred to the video as a commercial, and in its closing credits, teased that the story was “to be continued.” Fans can likely expect that the rapper will drop more promotional footage as he gears up for the release of his f...
Phoebe Bridgers Announces 2022 Tour
Phoebe Bridgers is going back on tour. Her new run begins in April and includes two performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She’ll play North American shows until mid-June when she heads overseas for a run of European and UK dates, including a stop at Glastonbury. Bridgers will return to the United States in August for more concerts. Check out her schedule below. Phoebe Bridgers released Punisher and the Copycat Killer EP in 2020. Read about her “I Know the End” visual in “The 8 Best Music Videos of July 2020” on the Pitch. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Phoebe Bridgers: Reunion Tour Phoebe Bridgers: 04-13 Phoenix, AZ – Ar...
Maren Morris Announces 2022 Tour
Maren Morris has announced a tour in support of her new album Humble Quest. She has shows lined up for the spring, summer, and fall in the United States and Canada. Support on the tour will come from Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly, Joy Oladokun, Natalie Hemby, Lone Bellow, and Brittney Spencer. Find Morris’ tour schedule below. Humble Quest is Maren Morris’ follow-up to 2019’s Girl. The new record is out March 25 and includes the singles “Circles Around This Town” and “Background Music.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Maren Morris: 2022 Humble Quest Tour Maren Morris: 03-08 Houston, TX – Houston Rodeo04-29 Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival05-07 A...
James Murphy Provides LCD Soundsystem Update With Lengthy Statement
James Murphy has shared a new statement about the state of LCD Soundsystem, taking to Facebook to update fans on the band’s recent activities. In the post, Murphy explained his and the band’s reasoning behind their recent residency arrangements, wrote about their Saturday Night Live appearance, and also discussed their 20th anniversary. Read it in full here. Since their December residency at Brooklyn Steel, LCD Soundsystem have announced shorter residencies in London, Boston, and Philadelphia. Three of the 20 Brooklyn shows had to be canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases in New York, and Murphy said they would not be rescheduled. In the statement, Murphy explained that the demands of album-centric touring cycles were counter-productive to the band’s creative efforts, and that the residency...
