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Laidback Luke, Regard, LODATO Set to Heat Up KTUphoria 2022 Summer Dance Event
Returning to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on June 18th, New York’s iconic 103.5 KTU has unveiled an unmissable lineup for the 2022 iteration of their ultrasummer tradition—KTUphoria. Pitbull, Ava Max, Regard, Laidback Luke, LODATO and more are slated to take over the Wantagh-based event on June 18th, which will include a special 25th Anniversary Freestyle set. Lodato. For artists like LODATO, his upcoming performance marks something of a full-circle moment for the artist who grew up close to the action every summer in Queens. Speaking with the EDM.com Class of 2022 artist, LODATO reflected with pride on being able to represent his hometown. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Growing up in Queens, New York and seeing KTUphoria go on each year with their...
Dave Smith, Synthesizer Pioneer and “Father of MIDI,” Has Died at 72
Dave Smith, a trailblazer in synth design revered as the “father of MIDI,” has died at the age of 72. Sequential, the synthesizer design company Smith founded, announced his death earlier this week in a statement shared via social media. “We’re heartbroken, but take some small solace in knowing he was on the road doing what he loved best in the company of family, friends, and artists,” Sequential wrote. Perhaps Smith’s most impactful creation was the Prophet-5. Built in 1978 while Smith was in his twenties, the Prophet-5 broke ground on two fronts: it was the first synth with an embedded microprocessor and the first fully programmable polyphonic synth. Prior to the invention of the Prophet-5, synths involved manually adjusting cables and knobs with no way of reproducing exact setting...
Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings Mints New Experimental Sub-Label, Protocol Lab
Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings is home to many beloved dance music hits. Now as the storied imprint turns 10, a new chapter of Protocol lies just on the horizon. Protocol Lab started as a stage moniker to showcase the many talents who call Protocol Recordings home. Hosting consistently memorable showcases in the global hubs of electronic music from Miami to Amsterdam, Protocol Lab became synonymous with the imprint’s depth and breadth. An attempt to mention the label’s most impactful contributors almost immediately yields a list too long to name in this setting. From Tritonal’s “Colors” to Nicky Romero and Nervo’s “Like Home,” Protocol enjoys an enviable legacy in the world of dance music. Now, that legacy stands to become even bigg...
Don Diablo Remixes Avicii Classic “My Feelings For You,” Donates Proceeds to The Tim Bergling Foundation
Australia’s Vicious Recordings is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a remix of one of Avicii‘s early career hits. In many respects, Avicii’s “My Feelings For You,” which was released in 2010 prior to “Levels,”could be considered his first breakthrough track. Avicii hardly even had double-digit singles to his name by the time the song sped to #1 on the Beatport charts. “My Feelings For You” also gained momentum and registered on the charts across several European countries—a critical early testament to the potential of Avicii’s euphoric brand of dance music. The original source material from “My Feelings For You” is derived from Cassius’ “Feeling For You,” a release by the French house g...
Dance Gavin Dance Vocalist Tilian Pearson Steps Away From Band After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Dance Gavin Dance announced on Friday (June 3) that vocalist Tilian Pearson will be stepping away from the rock band to “seek professional help” following recent sexual misconduct allegations. “The recent allegations against Tilian are something we take very seriously, and we have been in deep discussion regarding the appropriate action,” the statement shared to Instagram read. “Effective immediately, Tilian will be stepping away from the band in order to seek professional help.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The statement added that the rest of the band members will continue to perform at their scheduled tour dates this summer, and will also release their album Jackpot Juicer on July 29 as planned. “We all worked ...
Mariah Carey Accused of Stealing ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ in $20M Lawsuit
Mariah Carey is being sued for $20 million by a Mississippi artist who claims the singer stole her perennial holiday blockbuster “All I Want for Christmas is You” from him and denied him his rightful profits from the song. In the complaint, which was filed on Friday (June 3) in Louisiana district court by attorneys Douglas Schmidt and Andrew Abrams, Vince Vance (née Andy Stone) says Carey and her “All I Want” co-writer Walter Afanasieff willfully infringed his copyright of the song and have been unjustly enriching themselves ever since. Afanasieff and Sony Music, which released “All I Want for Christmas is You” on Columbia Records, are named as co-defendants in the suit, along with Sony Corp. of America. Described as a “self-employed artist,” Vance says he co-wrote the song of the same nam...
New York State to Ban Hidden Fees on Concert Tickets
New York legislation requiring ticketing companies to display “all-in” ticket prices now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature after passing the state senate on Thursday and the assembly on Friday (June 3). Those and other new rules are meant to bring “honesty” into the ticket market, the bill’s sponsor, James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, tells Billboard. Hochul must sign the bill before the existing law expires on July 1. Most notably, the bill requires primary or resale web pages for events in New York to disclose an “all-in” price that includes the ticket price inclusive of all ancillary fees, and show “in a clear and conspicuous manner” the portion of the price that represents a service charge or any other fee. The fi...
For King & Country Takes Top Honors at 2022 K-Love Fan Awards (Full Winners List)
For King & Country won three awards at the 2022 K-LOVE Fan Awards, which aired on TBN on Friday (June 3). The show, co-hosted by Matthew West and Tauren Wells, was taped live at the Opry House in Nashville on May 29. In addition to co-hosting, West was also a big winner on the night, taking the award for male artist of the year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The K-LOVE Fan Awards’ stated mission is to celebrate and promote artists, athletes, authors and entertainers “who engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.” The awards are in their ninth year. For King & Country won artist of the year, song of the year (“For God Is With Us”) and group/duo of the year. The brother duo, consisting of Joel and Luke Smallbone, has reco...
Dream Doll, Rubi Rose and Kash Doll Join Rising Artist ShantiiP on Viral TikTok Track “ABOW”
With over 560 million views on TikTok, rising artist ShantiiP seems poised to take her place within the ever-evolving world of hip-hop music, as she drops her latest remix project “ABOW” – featuring Dream Doll, Rubi Rose and Kash Doll. The new track (produced by Run-It-Up Records), arrives after ShantiiP’s original version went viral on TikTok and began to take over countless user page activity. Containing seductive and suggestive lyrics that are laced overtop a throwback Ying Yang Twins – “Whistle While You Twurk” – sample beat, the Houston, Texas artist playfully rhymes on the hook, “He told me throw it back, ABOW. So I sit this m*****f***** on his lap, ABOW!” Joining in on the song’s fun, veteran artists Dream Doll, Rubi Rose and Kash Doll chime in with equally provocative lyricism, dro...
Megan Thee Stallion Drops Visuals To “Plan B”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke Months after Megan Thee Stallion popped back on the scene with the banger “Plan B,” at Coachella, the hot girl coach comes through with some visuals to the new track. Directed by Mugler creative director Casey Cadwallader and John Miserendino, the simple, yet, seductive video to “Plan B” never loses focus of the star, Megan, and showcases the thickness that’s made her the object of many mens desire for the past few years. Bouncing and bumpin’ throughout the clip, Megan even keeps things hot as she submerges her physical into a body of water that made things that much more erotic. Yeah, she’s a baddie. Related Stories Check out the video to “Plan B” below and let us know who you think she’s talking about in the song in the comments section belo...
#NBAFinals: Boston Celtics Score Big Road Win Against Golden State Warriors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Boston Globe / Getty The NBA Finals are underway and the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors concluded game one of the series. Boston snatched a road win against Golden State in what looks to be a long outing for both squads. Boston Celtics Snatch Win One At Golden State The Celtics were all but counted out after dialing in another tough third quarter getting outscored 38-24 with the Warriors coasting. However, the fourth quarter proved that Boston was just slow to get going as it outscored Golden State 40-16. Although Jayson Tatum had a tough shooting night, big man Al Horford flourished and lead all Celtics with 26 points. Jaylen Brown hauled 24, and Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart chimed in with 18. Tatum’s 12-point outing was backed by ...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 6.3.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Milan Markovic / Getty What up, Hip-Hop Wired Nation? We’re back with the first edition of CRT FRSH AKA Certified Fresh for June. Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision we’re going for and don’t seek to waste the time of the listener. Further, we don’t stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light whether it’s young lions in the trenches to those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing...
