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DJ Premier Announces New EP Featuring Nas, Run the Jewels, Slick Rick, and More
This Friday (July 15), DJ Premier will release a new EP called Hip Hop 50: Vol 1. Guests on the five-track release include Nas, Run the Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody, Lil Wayne, and Slick Rick. Take a look at the EP artwork below. Hip Hop 50: Vol 1 is part of Mass Appeal’s 50th celebration of the hip-hop genre, said to have begun in 1973 in the Bronx, New York. It’s the first of 10 EPs in the series, which will feature additional contributions from Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Take a Daytrip, and Tainy. Eventually, Mass Appeal plans to release Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. “It’s an honor to kick off this iconic Hip Hop 50 music program,” DJ Premier remarked in a press release. “Hip-Hop continues to inspire fans across the globe and it’s incred...
Amy Winehouse Biopic Announced With New Director in Sam Taylor-Johnson
The long-mooted film, titled Back to Black, is moving forward with producers Studiocanal, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, and Tracey Seaward
Kid Cudi Unveils New ‘A Kid Named Cudi’ Album Art
With A Kid Named Cudi set to hit streaming services this week, Kid Cudi took to Twitter to unveil his debut mixtape’s updated album art. Replacing the original text-heavy cover art, the new version is a black and white photo of Cudder sitting with a colorful insignia of the album title on the upper right corner. “This photo was taken by Mel D Cole on 9.22.08 in NYC. Right before my life changed forever,” he tweeted, but did not reveal what exactly happened the next day. Although many fans were accepting of the new album art, some voiced their disapproval of the image, with one replying, “I’m sorry cud but the og cover too iconic.” Cudi begged to differ, however, calling the fan “bogus” and revealing that he was actually not very fond of the original cover art himself. “Im sorry but that co...
Zack de la Rocha Appears to Injure Leg at Rage Against the Machine Show, Continues Performing
During most of Rage’s second reunion tour show in Chicago, de la Rocha was largely seated and appeared unable to put pressure on his leg
Youtube Issues Apology for Taking Down Lofi Girl Streams
Much to the anger of many in the YouTube community, the streams of the iconic Lofi Girl channel have been taken down momentarily due to false copyright strikes lodged by a Malaysian music company named “FMC Music.” The Lofi Girl streams are well known for their curated lo-fi beat broadcasts accompanied by a custom Japanese-style animation, which serves as a gathering place for test preppers and those looking for soothing background music. The channel’s oldest and most popular stream, “lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to,” was up for 20,843 hours (almost two and half years) with over 668 million views before it was taken down by the false claims. After Lofi Girl launched a #BringBackLofiGirl movement to save the channel, Team YouTube later issue...
BTS To Star in Three of Their Own Disney+ Titles
BTS is set to star in three of their very own Disney+ titles as part of a newly-announced global collaboration between The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and HYBE. The partnership will feature global distribution of five major content titles from HYBE, with BTS appearing in a cinematic concert film done in Los Angeles last November, a travel reality show and docuseries: BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA: This exclusive cinematic 4K concert film features BTS’ live performance in Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021. Performing Billboard hit songs “Butter” and “Permission to Dance,” this was the first time in two years since the pandemic that the band met fans in person. IN THE SOOP : Friendcation: An original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itae...
Insomniac Music Group and Sony Music Publishing Ink Global Administration Partnership
Insomniac has signed a global administration deal with Sony Music, inking a partnership that has the look of watershed moment for the electronic music powerhouse. Billboard reports the deal entails royalty collection between the two companies as well as collaborative A&R schematics. The partnership arms Insomniac Music Group with an established administration partner to expand the services they provide to producers and songwriters, like in-house accounting and a new online royalty portal. “It’s an honor to work with Sony, who is the world’s largest publishing company,” explained Insomniac founder and CEO Pasquale Rotella in a press statement to Billboard. “Expanding our reach to support Insomniac Music Group artists to showcase their work strategically worldwide is a ...
HUGEL Fuses Reggaeton and House Music In New Single, “Tamo Loco”
In the midst of a prolific year, surging house music producer HUGEL is back yet again with a new single, “Tamo Loco.” Created in collaboration with global reggaeton stars Lorna and Jenn Morel, “Tamo Loco” only serves to further solidify HUGEL’s presence in the Latin house scene. And it’s destined to dominate dancefloors and entrance audiences all summer long. HUGEL teamed up with Panamanian reggaeton singer Lorna and Dominican-American rapper Jenn Morel for the playful vocals of “Tamo Loco.” Morel sets the tone with powerful bars, which complement Lorna’s staccato voice throughout the track as HUGEL produces crisp drums and sultry, crescendoing bassline. Add in some sax and you’re left with a sexy and irresistible dance beat. Si...
Listen to Idris Elba’s Mischievous Single, “Body Shots”
Idris Elba is a true force to be reckoned with. The DJ, house music producer and Golden Globe-winning actor has now returned to his very own 7WALLACE record label for a new single, “Body Shots.” Made for the club, this record will surely have dancefloors moving and grooving. In signature Elba style, the song has a suave attitude and feel. A sultry house beat combines with playful chords, mischievous horns and vocals that rap about body shots, setting the scene for an extravagant night out. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to running his own imprint, Elba is currently working on his Summer Bits project. For eight weeks this summer, he will be dropping a new DJ mix every Friday. Listen to Volume 1 and Volume 2 now and stay tuned for the rest. Elba will also be spending his...
Listen to Idris Elba’s Mischievous Single, “Body Shots”
Idris Elba is a true force to be reckoned with. The DJ, house music producer and Golden Globe-winning actor has now returned to his very own 7WALLACE record label for a new single, “Body Shots.” Made for the club, this record will surely have dancefloors moving and grooving. In signature Elba style, the song has a suave attitude and feel. A sultry house beat combines with playful chords, mischievous horns and vocals that rap about body shots, setting the scene for an extravagant night out. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to running his own imprint, Elba is currently working on his Summer Bits project. For eight weeks this summer, he will be dropping a new DJ mix every Friday. Listen to Volume 1 and Volume 2 now and stay tuned for the rest. Elba will also be spending his...
Watch a Ballet Scene With Music By Thomas Bangalter, His First Post-Daft Punk Project
Fans of Daft Punk can now listen to new music composed by Thomas Bangalter, whose first project following the robots’ split, a French ballet, has wrapped up its debut run. The legendary Daft Punk member signed on to write the music for “Mythologies,” which dropped the curtain at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux on July 1st before concluding its first cycle on the 10th. The program is now slated for a 37-date national tour. Bangalter’s score is not available to stream but you can watch footage, obtained by Euronews, containing a track from “Mythologies.” The symphonic number features eerie, rhythmic strings and gliding glissandos, recalling the orchestral work found in Daft Punk’s 2013 single “Giorgio by Moroder.” Shades of ambient electron...
Watch a Ballet Scene With Music By Thomas Bangalter, His First Post-Daft Punk Project
Fans of Daft Punk can now listen to new music composed by Thomas Bangalter, whose first project following the robots’ split, a French ballet, has wrapped up its debut run. The legendary Daft Punk member signed on to write the music for “Mythologies,” which dropped the curtain at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux on July 1st before concluding its first cycle on the 10th. The program is now slated for a 37-date national tour. Bangalter’s score is not available to stream but you can watch footage, obtained by Euronews, containing a track from “Mythologies.” The symphonic number features eerie, rhythmic strings and gliding glissandos, recalling the orchestral work found in Daft Punk’s 2013 single “Giorgio by Moroder.” Shades of ambient electron...
