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Hot 97 Summer Jam 2022 To Include Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Fivio Foreign and More
The Hot 97 Summer Jam is back and this year’s event is set to be another jam-packed spectacle. Featuring an array of heavy-hitting hip-hop acts, this year’s edition is set to include Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Fivio Foreign, City Girls, Pusha T, Roddy Ricch, Burna Boy, NLE Choppa, Saucy Santana, Yung Blue and more. The festival is set to offer two stages to cover the range of talent from veterans to emerging artists. “HOT 97’s Summer Jam, the biggest hip-hop concert, is a day of music celebrating us,” said TT Torrez, vice president of artist and label relations. “We understand the assignment and can’t wait to experience, with the fans, an extremely exciting lineup of performances from artists who are defining our culture.” This year’s Summer Jam festival is set to take place on Sunday, June 12 at...
Daddy Yankee’s Manager Raphy Pina Sentenced To Prison For Firearms
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty One of Reggaeton’s most influential executives will have to do a bid. Daddy Yankee’s manager Raphy Pina has been sentenced to prison for possession of firearms. As per Digital Music News the power player was hit with some stiff numbers by Puerto Rico courts. Back in 2020 he was pinched for having automatic weapons and an array of ammunition. This was in direct violation of his prior 2016 conviction. Pina was found guilty by a federal jury on December 22, 2021. On Tuesday, May 24 U.S. District Judge Francisco A. Besosa sentenced Rafael “Raphy” Pina-Nieves to a term of 41 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a fine of one hundred fifty thousand dollars for firearms violations...
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Perform National Anthem at S.F. Giants Game on 8th Annual “Metallica Night”: Watch
The San Francisco Giants celebrated the eighth annual “Metallica Night” at yesterday’s (May 24th) game against the New York Mets. Per tradition, members of Metallica — including James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich — were in attendance. Hetfield got to throw out the first pitch before picking up his guitar and shredding “The Star-Spangled Banner” alongside Hammett. “It’s a tradition that we’ve missed the last two seasons, so we’re really excited for the return of Metallica Night at Oracle Park with our hometown baseball team, the San Francisco Giants,” said Metallica in a statement. “This year marks the eighth time we’ll take the field for the National Anthem, first pitch, and a few other pre-game shenanigans.” Advertisement Related Video It kicked off what would be a maratho...
Noga Erez Drops New Single “Nails”: Stream
After signing to Neon Gold/Atlantic Records, Israeli pop singer Noga Erez is back with a disorienting new song called “Nails.” Listen to the single below. Heavy with boosted bass and clipped, disjointed vocals, “Nails” tackles the complicated consequences of jealousy with an appropriately complex soundtrack. Even more accurately, ASMR heads can look forward to the sound of Erez tapping her own nails on different surfaces, lending the track some extra percussion. “‘Nails’ is a song about jealousy, and how being jealous of people, in this particular case another woman, makes you idealize that person in a very weird and dark way,” Erez said in a statement. In the accompanying music video, the Israeli pop star sits on a bus before captivating her fellow passengers with a performance of the ele...
Olivia Rodrigo Advocates for Gun Control, Covers “You Oughta Know” with Alanis Morissette: Watch
Throughout her “Sour World Tour,” pop phenom Olivia Rodrigo has paid homage to the women who came before her by both covering their songs and speaking up about issues like abortion rights. During her concert on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the young superstar did both. In addition to recruiting Alanis Morissette for a cover of “You Oughta Know,” Rodrigo advocated for stricter gun control in the wake of the latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Rodrigo told the crowd at Greek Theatre that she was “devastated” by the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 children and two teachers dead. “We should never have to worry about our safety or our lives in places that are dedicated to our learning and growing,” she said. “And I’m so heartbroken that this is the reality that we’re ...
Sony Music Group Extends Program for Unrecouped Artists and Songwriters
More legacy artists and songwriters are going to be able to profit from the boom in streaming and other digital royalties after Sony Music Group expands its program for paying royalties to more artists with unrecouped royalty balances, chairman Rob Stringer announced Wednesday evening (May 25) during a presentation to Sony Corp. investors. With Artists Forward and Songwriters Forward, both launched in 2021, Sony Music decided to pay royalties to artists and songwriters who were signed before 2000 and haven’t received advance since. Sony Music didn’t wipe the slate clean by modifying contracts or adjusting the account balances. Instead, it would ignore the negative account balances of artists whose royalties earned over the previous two decades never caught up with their advance and expense...
Kim Kardashian Hears That Kanye West Talks ‘Mad Sh–‘ About Her in a New Song on ‘Kardashians’ Episode
The premiere season of Hulu‘s The Kardashians has been documenting Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s tumultuous relationship since the former filed for divorce in February 2021. In the latest episode, which aired Thursday (May 26), Kim is sitting at home with her sisters Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall, plus her mother Kris, her mom’s boyfriend Corey Gamble and Kourtney’s fiancé Travis Barker. Kris leans over the table to show Kim a message from an unnamed “friend,” to which the Skims founder shares that she received the same text. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Very classy,” Kim says sarcastically, before reading out a portion of the text message: “Kanye is coming out with a new rap song.” Though much of the conversation seems to...
Def Leppard Rips Out ‘Hysteria,’ ‘Pyromania’ Classics on ‘Kimmel’: Watch
In the year 1987, rock was top of the heap. The late Eddie Van Halen was still the king of the axe, U2 and The Edge were on top of the world. And Def Leppard’s Hysteria hit like a rocket. With Robert John “Mutt” Lange on production duties, the British heavy metal band found a new sound. It was a steam train, a rock ‘n’ roll juggernaut with sugar poured on it. The followup to their breakthrough Pyromania from 1983, Hysteria had it all. Here was a collection of pop songs on steroids, hits with more muscle than Gold’s Gym, a stick of musical dynamite that blew up everywhere. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hailing from Sheffield, England’s old steel city, Def Leppard scored the most venerated of silverware in 2019 with induction into the R...
Justin Timberlake Sells Song Catalog to Hipgnosis
Justin Timberlake is the latest artist to sell off his songs. The pop-star has sold his full catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management, the company announced Thursday (May 26). That includes Hot 100 chart-toppers “Sexyback,” “What Goes Around… Comes Around,” “My Love” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Along with Timberlake’s share of ownership over his already classic song catalog, Hipgnosis now owns the multi-hyphenate talent’s entire writer and publisher’s share of public performance income (Timberlake is signed to ASCAP) and will handle worldwide administration of the compositions, subject to the remaining term of his Universal Music agreement, which expires in 2025. From Memphis, Tennessee, Timberlake has been one of the most recognizable voices in music since his time as a member of the popula...
Vickyreign ft Portable & DJ Yk Beats – Ginger
Check out this brand new single Vickyreign titled – “Ginger”, out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer Vickyreign comes through with a brand new single titled “Ginger“, with guest features from Portable and DJ YK Beats. The new record “Ginger” is an impressive street vibe for his lovely fans & supporters. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track tagged “Filo“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist, happy listening. Listen and share Vickyreign ft Portable& DJ YK Beats – “Ginger” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Vickyreign_-_Ginger_ft_Portable_DJ_YK_Beats__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
VIDEO: Larry Gaaga ft Ajebo Hustlers & De La Ghetto – Monica
Don’t miss this brand new visual from Larry Gaaga tagged – Monica, out now. Gaaga Muzik drops the official music video for the song “Monica” featuring Ajebo Hustlers and De La Ghetto, for his fan viewing pleasure. The visual is colorful and entertaining to watch, the track was produced by Gospelondebeatz and Scriipo. Monica’s music visual credit goes to Unlimited L.A. Watch and share Larry Gaaga ft Ajebo Hustlers & De La Ghetto – “Monica” below. [embedded content]
Chioma Jesus – Bulldozer
Gospel music artist, Chioma Jesus comes through yet again with a worship song she tagged “Bulldozer”. Chioma Jesus is a creative Igbotic gospel songwriter, vocalist, praise, worship leader, and philanthropist that is a mighty blessing to this generation. Chioma Jesus was also known as Amaka Okwuoha is one vocalist that has made singing Igbo songs fun with her beautiful songs. She is not just a blessing to those who hear the Igbo language as she has traveled to different states in Nigeria ministering in crusades, outreaches, and different music concerts. Chioma Jesus is indeed a huge household name and a legend in the music industry here in Nigeria. Chioma Jesus released Bulldozer in 2020 to the listening pleasure of all her fans all over the world. The song Bulldozer by Chioma Jesus is exp...
