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Universal Music Launches Media Platform to Better Connect Artists With Brands
Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB) has launched an advanced media and data platform designed to more easily connect brands with exclusive UMG artist content, the company announced Wednesday (June 22). Called the UMusic Media Network, the platform will give brands access to UMG’s inventory of music video content spanning all leading social platforms as well as UMG data and insights, allowing them to hyper-target audiences at scale. Content offered through the network will include official music videos, songs and lyrics videos, artist vlogs and lifestyle content from UMG-owned platforms including Rebel Labs, Mercury Studios and Polygram Entertainment. The network will also offer branded content and partnership opportunities across all of UMG’s labels and artists. UMGB claims to boast te...
SiriusXM’s Senior Director, Country Programming JR Schumann to Exit
JR Schumann, senior director of country programming at SiriusXM, will exit his role July 15, the company has announced. SiriusXM’s vp, programming, Darrin Smith, will then oversee those channels on an interim basis. “After almost seven years, I’ve decided to leave SiriusXM and pursue other opportunities and adventures,” Schumann said in a statement. “I’m beyond proud of everything my team and I have accomplished and wish everyone at SiriusXM nothing but continued success.” Schumann joined SiriusXM in December 2015, and his role included overseeing SiriusXM’s country and Christian programming, as well as the Elvis Radio channel. Prior to his role at SiriusXM, Schumann served as operations manager for Cumulus Media’s Dallas stations, as well as program director duties for country stations KS...
Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound “Whoopty Whoop,” Curren$y “Me & Bruh” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Now that Snoop Dogg is officially the H.N.I.C of Death Row Records it’s only right that he give some label OG’s some love and who better than his own crew, Tha Dogg Pound. Coming through with some new visuals to “Whoopty Whoop,” Daz Dillinger and Kurupt throw up their hood from the block to the car show where a sea of blue rolls with them as they turn up with the fans and their fam. It would’ve been cool to see Snoop in the video too but it is what it is. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. From the West to the East, Curren$y keeps his affinity for automobiles on display and in his clip to “Me & Bruh” pours himself a cup and shows off his car collection like Unbreakable Kicks flaunts his kicks collection. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Fat Trel, Enchan...
Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound “Whoopty Whoop,” Curren$y “Me & Bruh” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Now that Snoop Dogg is officially the H.N.I.C of Death Row Records it’s only right that he give some label OG’s some love and who better than his own crew, Tha Dogg Pound. Coming through with some new visuals to “Whoopty Whoop,” Daz Dillinger and Kurupt throw up their hood from the block to the car show where a sea of blue rolls with them as they turn up with the fans and their fam. It would’ve been cool to see Snoop in the video too but it is what it is. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. From the West to the East, Curren$y keeps his affinity for automobiles on display and in his clip to “Me & Bruh” pours himself a cup and shows off his car collection like Unbreakable Kicks flaunts his kicks collection. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Fat Trel, Enchan...
Study Finds Black & Latino People Are Still Masking Up, White Folks Not So Much
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anchiy / Getty Though many people have resumed pre-covid activities and customs the pandemic is still very much going, and Black and Latino people are apparently living as such. According to an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, while White people have discarded the use of masks in their everyday lives and grinds, Black and Latino people tend to remain masked up as we continue to have higher rates of infections and hospitalizations in the population. In polls conducted it was found that the Black and Latino communities practice safety when going out in public while white folks are living like it’s every man for himself out in these streets. In the surveys, the gap is sharpest between Black and white respondents: an AP-NORC Center for Public Affa...
Study Finds Black & Latino People Are Still Masking Up, White Folks Not So Much
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anchiy / Getty Though many people have resumed pre-covid activities and customs the pandemic is still very much going, and Black and Latino people are apparently living as such. According to an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, while White people have discarded the use of masks in their everyday lives and grinds, Black and Latino people tend to remain masked up as we continue to have higher rates of infections and hospitalizations in the population. In polls conducted it was found that the Black and Latino communities practice safety when going out in public while white folks are living like it’s every man for himself out in these streets. In the surveys, the gap is sharpest between Black and white respondents: an AP-NORC Center for Public Affa...
Hulu Drops Los Angeles Lakers Documentary Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: G Fiume / Getty The Los Angeles Lakers and their legacy are the focus of a new documentary series to be released on Hulu, highlighted by a new trailer. The streaming platform released the first trailer for Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, a new documentary series that captures the story of the illustrious NBA franchise. Antoine Fuqua directs the series. The trailer features enlightening interviews about the team’s rise, with Marvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Pat Riley, Rob Lowe, and other notable figures. The series is executive produced by Jeannie Buss, the controlling owner, and CEO of the Lakers. It consists of ten episodes. The official synopsis of the documentary series reads: “‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA La...
Hulu Drops Los Angeles Lakers Documentary Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: G Fiume / Getty The Los Angeles Lakers and their legacy are the focus of a new documentary series to be released on Hulu, highlighted by a new trailer. The streaming platform released the first trailer for Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, a new documentary series that captures the story of the illustrious NBA franchise. Antoine Fuqua directs the series. The trailer features enlightening interviews about the team’s rise, with Marvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Pat Riley, Rob Lowe, and other notable figures. The series is executive produced by Jeannie Buss, the controlling owner, and CEO of the Lakers. It consists of ten episodes. The official synopsis of the documentary series reads: “‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA La...
SNIPES Kicks Off New ‘Crack The Code’ Initiative To Promote Digital Equity
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Snipes / Snipes Foot Locker might have the game on smash, but SNIPES is out here making their own moves to help the community as much as they can, and for that we thank them. On Wednesday, June 22, SNIPES announced their brand new initiative, Crack The Code, which is aiming to close the learning gap by promoting digital equity, in an effort to build the next generation of STEM leaders. How will they do this exactly? Well, the goal for SNIPES is to get out there and build state-of-the-art computer labs in key retail markets throughout the United States with the first one already up and running at Brooklyn’s Wyckoff Gardens Housing. Related Stories Consisting of desktops, laptops, iPads, printers and smartboards, the first computer lab is the blueprint...
SNIPES Kicks Off New ‘Crack The Code’ Initiative To Promote Digital Equity
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Snipes / Snipes Foot Locker might have the game on smash, but SNIPES is out here making their own moves to help the community as much as they can, and for that we thank them. On Wednesday, June 22, SNIPES announced their brand new initiative, Crack The Code, which is aiming to close the learning gap by promoting digital equity, in an effort to build the next generation of STEM leaders. How will they do this exactly? Well, the goal for SNIPES is to get out there and build state-of-the-art computer labs in key retail markets throughout the United States with the first one already up and running at Brooklyn’s Wyckoff Gardens Housing. Related Stories Consisting of desktops, laptops, iPads, printers and smartboards, the first computer lab is the blueprint...
Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Gucci Mane and More To Headline ONE Musicfest
ONE Musicfest has unveiled its 2022 lineup and it is packed with a range of talent. Headliners for this year’s event include Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Jazmine Sullivan and Jeezy. The festival is also set to include performances by Ashanti and Ja Rule, City Girls, Victoria Monet, Tems, Beenie Man, Lupe Fiasco, Jagged Edge, Saucy Santana and more. Set for October 8-9, the event is will be held at Central Park in Atlanta, Georgia. “We are super excited about this year’s line-up and new location,” said ONE Musicfest’s founder, J. Carter. “One thing we pride ourselves on is creating a diverse line-up that reflects the vast & beautiful breath of Black Music and Culture. We are also taking over the 4th Ward Area in Atlanta, GA and increasing our footprint to four stage...
Excision Drops Enormous Lost Lands 2022 Lineup With Knife Party, Madeon, REZZ, More
Excision has shared a massive lineup for the fifth edition of Lost Lands, his annual celebration of bass music in Legend Valley. Lost Lands returns this fall with arguably its largest lineup to date. Featured at this year’s fest will be headlining performances from Knife Party, ILLENIUM, REZZ, Madeon, TroyBoi, Space Laces, Rusko, DJ Diesel, Said The Sky, Pendulum, Subtronics and more. As is tradition, Excision himself will also take the stage for three different experiences: a special two-hour performance, a rare “Detox” set and a B2B with Sullivan King. You can learn more about the prehistoric-themed bass music spectacular and purchase tickets here. Lost Lands Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Also featured on this year’s lineup are all ten of the winning act...
