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Missy Elliott Calls Out Jowell for Implying She Gets 99% of Bad Bunny’s ‘Safaera’ Royalties: ‘This Is Very Irresponsible’
Missy Elliott is clearing her name after successfully getting her royalties for Bad Bunny’s hit song “Safaera,” which features a sample from her hit, “Get Ur Freak On.” It all started last week, when Jowell of Jowell & Randy said in an interview that his royalties for his feature on “Safaera,” dropped to just one percent due to the uncleared sample. The interview led to some backlash, with some claiming that “Safaera” is an original Bad Bunny song and Missy does not deserve her chunk of the royalties. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Wednesday (Mar. 16), an Ariana Grande fan page called out Jowell on Twitter for “all the hate your interview is bringing Missy!” “F— that,” Jowell replied. “Let them enjoy their money. Its not you and me enjo...
Inside Track: Labels’ Back-to-Office Plans Include Massages, Mediation, Free Lunch & Concerts
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, music companies are welcoming back employees with a wide range of healthy perks to lessen the stress of returning to the office after two years of working from home. Warner Music Group and publishing arm Warner Chappell offer staffers massages, reiki sessions and even sound baths in their Los Angeles, New York and Nashville offices, as well as complimentary lunches and smoothies. Baristas also man coffee stations to encourage face-to-face conversation and collaboration among returning workers who may have only seen each other over Zoom for months. There is also a full slate of virtual programs ranging from yoga, wellness classes and meditation. WMG’s recorded music division began welcoming staffers back in late February, while the publishing company and corpo...
First Listen: Check Out This Trippy, Ambient Remix First Heard In “Dexter: New Blood”
Dexter‘s Michael C. Hall isn’t a name you’d typically find on EDM.com. But the award-winning actor is also an accomplished musician and the lead vocalist of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an electronic rock band he fronts alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen and drummer Peter Yanowitz. The trio have now released a remix of their debut, “Ketamine,” which originally aired during an episode of Dexter: New Blood. The remix was created by Brandon Bost, a prodigious music producer and audio engineer who Hall called “the fourth member of our band” in a statement provided to EDM.com. Take a listen to Bost’s remix below, exclusively via EDM.com. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Bost did a remarkable job of capturing the mesmeric, ...
GLENN TIPTON: Next JUDAS PRIEST Album ‘Will Be What Every Fan Will Want’
In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2018’s “Firepower” album. He said: “The epidemic really halted the writing process. But the band was kicking ideas around before that. I think it’s what every PRIEST fan would want to hear. There’s no attempt to be clever or try and do something too risky. It’s just down and out PRIEST. And as I say, I think it will be what every PRIEST fan will want.” Last month, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked by Remy Maxwell of Audacy Check In if he agreed with guitarist Richie Faulkner‘s recent comment that the band’s upcoming album will be more musically “prog...
SKID ROW’s DAVE ‘SNAKE’ SABO On Band’s Upcoming Album: ‘Everything Sounds So Good And So Fresh To Me’
SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo has confirmed to Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio that the first single from his band’s new album will arrive later this month. The group recorded the LP in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, EVANESCENCE, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among many others. “We’re excited about it, obviously,” Snake said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “It’s a record that’s been taking a while to do. But the prospect of working with a guy like Nick Raskulinecz was just something that… You go along in this business and all of a sudden it gives you a gift. And that gift was Nick. And Nick is someone that we had a high regard for before we ...
GHOST’s ‘Impera’ Tops Charts In Germany And Sweden
“Impera”, the fifth album from Swedish occult rockers GHOST, has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe, according to the band’s record label, Loma Vista Recordings: * Germany: #1 (the band’s highest-ever position in Germany) * Sweden: #1 * U.K.: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in the UK) * Netherlands: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in Netherlands) * Belgium: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in Belgium) * Norway: #2 * Australia: #3 (the band’s highest-ever position in Australia) * France: #5 (the band’s highest-ever position in France) * Ireland: #5 (the band’s highest-ever position in Ireland) * Italy: #20 (the band’s highest-ever position in Italy) “Impera” was released on...
CHUCK BILLY Says DAVE LOMBARDO Has Expressed Interest In Playing On Next TESTAMENT Studio Album
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy discussed the return of drummer Dave Lombardo to the group’s ranks during an interview earlier this week with the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station. An original member of thrash metal legends SLAYER, Lombardo was the guest drummer on TESTAMENT‘s 1999 studio album “The Gathering”, which also marked the first time the band worked with then-up-and-coming British producer/engineer Andy Sneap. Asked about the possibility of Lombardo being involved in the writing and recording of TESTAMENT‘s next studio album, Chuck said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It all depends on Eric [Peterson, TESTAMENT guitarist]; he’s the starting point of what we do. So, talking to him, he’s, like, ‘Man, I’ve got so many riffs.&#...
Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray Drop New Track and Music Video “Blick Blick”
Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray have joined forces for their new single “Blick Blick.” On the track, the rap duo delivers back-to-back verses in a high-energy performance. “I’m about to put some Louis seats inside my Lambo,” Minaj raps. “You know you bad when you can pose from any angle.” The new song arrived with an official music video showing the two rappers dropping bars in a bright pink set. The video is cut with shots of Leray dancing in a car yard with a backup crew. On Thursday, ahead of the “Blick Blick” release, Minaj and Leray shared a photo of them wearing pink bob wigs to promote the song. “Pleasure working with you liddle sista,” Minaj said to Leray in the caption. Stream Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray’s “Blick Blick” everywhere now and watch the official music video above. In other mus...
Amber Ali Drops Statement Calling Out Joseline Hernandez & Husband For Alleged Reunion Show Assault
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bryan Steffy / Getty Former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Joseline Hernandez and her husband have found themselves in some trouble following an alleged violent incident during the reunion show for Joseline’s Cabaret. Joseline Hernandez has found reality television greatness again thanks to her hit Zeus Network reality competition show Joseline’s Cabaret. The show follows a bunch of aspiring pole dancing professionals competing against each other to win $10,000 and to be featured in the Hernandez’s Cabaret in Vegas. Clips of the show featuring Hernandez scolding the girls for their behavior or hygiene have gone viral numerous times on Twitter. But, following a reunion show for the recent season, Hernandez and her husband Balistic Beats could be in troub...
Champion Announces Saweetie As First Ever Global Culture Consultant, Launches “Get It Girl” Campaign
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Champion / Champion Saweetie is teaming up with Champion to take over the globe. According to reports, the Icy Queen has been revealed as sportswear brand Champion’s new Global Cultural Consultant in a newly-created role, which finds her starring in the company’s “Get It Girl” campaign, inspired by her song of the same name from HBO’s Insecure. Source: Hannah Lux Davis / Champion Circle The campaign puts a spotlight on 12 female college athletes demonstrating the “confidence to play by their own rules and look good doing it.” Starring alongside Saweetie, the women serve as brand ambassadors for Champion and are also being provided with mentorships. “My relationship with Champion runs deep, as an athlete and lover of streetwear,” Saweetie said ...
Trevor Noah Responds To Kanye West’s “K**n” Remark
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Earlier this week Kanye West was suspended from Instagram for 24 hours for his continued harassment of Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, but also because he called Daily Show host, Trevor Noah a racial slur, and in the process violating Instagram’s policies on hate speech and bullying. Now Trevor Noah has responded to Kanye’s slander and instead of clapping back with viciousness, Noah empathetically explained why it hurts him to see how far Kanye has fallen over the years. According to the Huffpost, the comedian took the high road in this situation and commented on Ye’s post before it was taken down due to the suspension and in it he poured his heart out about why it hurt to see Ye come for him especially in the racial tone he did. Rel...
Careless Biting: Tory Lanez Hit With Allegations Of Illegal Sampling, Again
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chelsea Guglielmino / Getty Tory Lanez has been hit with another accusation of illegally sampling an ‘80s musical great – this time, after his initial request to do so was denied. According to reports, the estate of the late George Michael has taken action to have a song from the rapper’s Alone At Prom album removed from streaming services, which was inspired by music from the 80s and was widely released last year. The estate claims that “Enchanted Waterfall” interpolated the melody and the chorus from the Wham! hit single “Careless Whisper”, which Michael singer wrote with bandmate Andrew Ridgeley and was released in 1984. In a statement that was sent to Variety, the estate alleges that “requested permission for this use had been declined in June 2021 so...
