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SoundCloud, Solid Foundation Management Form ‘Groundbreaking’ JV
SoundCloud and Solid Foundation Management form a joint venture that both parties hope, with its combined might, will weaponize more artists and unearth new talent. Described in a statement as “groundbreaking,” the alliance sees Solid Foundation parent QC Media Holdings’ invest in Soundcloud with an undisclosed sum. Also, QC Media co-founders Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas and their Solid Foundation artist management team, based in Atlanta, will work collaboratively with the SoundCloud to “identify, invest in, and foster the careers of artists featured.” “Coach K and P are two of the most influential voices in music, having identified, developed and grown some of the most successful hip-hop acts of our time,” comments Eliah Seton, president of SoundCloud. With this deal, Seton c...
Foo Fighters Will Play First Stadium Show In Australia Since the Pandemic
When Foo Fighters roll into town, it’s always a special experience. Next month, Dave Grohl and Co. are due to head down under for an occasion that’ll pack extra punch. The Foos will play an exclusive, one night concert in Victoria for what will be the first full-capacity stadium show by an international act in Australia since early 2020, when the pandemic sent the touring market into deep freeze. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will fill it up March 4 at the 40,000 capacity GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, a port city about 40 miles southwest of Melbourne, the state capital. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Homegrown punk rock outfits Amyl And The Sniffers and The Meanies are the supports for this one-off date, produced by Frontier Touring. Foo Fighte...
Bill Murray to Star in Aziz Ansari’s Debut Feature Film
Aziz Ansari is jumping from TV to the silver screen. The actor and Master of None co-creator is making his directorial debut with an as-yet untitled Searchlight Pictures, and he’s tapped Bill Murray to star in the lead role. Ansari will have lots on his plate for this project: In addition to directing, he’s writing the script, co-producing alongside Youree Henley, and acting in it. The project is based on American surgeon and New Yorker contributor Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, a 2014 nonfiction book about aging, end-of-life care, and striving for wellbeing over survival. Though not much is known right now about the film’s plot, Searchlight is banking on both Ansari and Murray’s background in comedy to help sell this examination of mortality. ...
The jeen-yuhs Cast and Crew Take it Back to S.O.B.’s For Q&A Event: Recap
It was family business for the cast and crew behind jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy at Sound of Brazil (S.O.B.’s) in New York City on Monday, February 21st. Over two hours, a panel of artists featured in the documentary, led by the project’s braintrust Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, gathered to share their memories beyond the film, full-circle moments, and the lasting impact of Ye on their careers now. The night began with a poetic parallel, as fans eager to go back to The College Dropout era poured into the SoHo dancehall where Ye held his first headlining show in 2003. QR codes lined the walls with offers for an exclusive $225 hoodie that commemorated both the documentary’s release and S.O.B.’s 40th anniversary this year. The merch was only for sale that night. The event started wi...
Daniel Radcliffe is “Weird Al” Yankovic in First Photo from Upcoming Biopic
Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as “Weird Al” Yankovic in an upcoming biopic about the legendary musician, comedian, and parodist. With filming now underway, Roku has shared the first photo of Radcliffe in character. The film, aptly titled WEIRD: The ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Story, was written by Yankovic himself alongside Eric Appel, who will also serve as the film’s director. The biopic “holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle,” promises a press release. “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend ...
Mura Masa Recruits Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, and Shygirl for “bbycakes”: Stream
Producer Mura Masa has recruited rapper Lil Uzi Vert and recent collaborators PinkPantheress and Shygirl for “bbycakes,” a new single drawing from an eclectic mix of influences including hip-hop, hyperpop, drill, UK garage, and drum and bass. Shygirl and Uzi open “bbycakes” by interpolating the chorus from the chart-topping 2004 single “Baby Cakes” by British garage trio 3 of a Kind. “We’ll take it step-by-step because I’m not somethin’ you own,” Shygirl sings. Uzi continues by describing a relationship gone sour (“My time is almost up, and I just gotta go”), followed by Rising Artist to Watch PinkPantheress defending her actions. “I know I messed up when I was seeing your best friend,” she admits. “But when we’re fighting/ You’re not my boyfriend.” Advertisement Related Video “I feel...
Mura Masa Enlists Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl for New Track “bbycakes”
Mura Masa joined forces with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl for his brand new single, “bbycakes.” Clocking in at just under three minutes, the cut interpolates a 3 Of a Kind garage classic and further teases Mura Masa’s upcoming third album. “bbycakes” follows the 2021 surprise track “2gether” and is the first track Mura Masa started working on following the halt of his global R.Y.C. tour. “I feel like ‘bbycakes is a future facing record. Clashing U.K. with U.S., hard drill music with cute U.K. garage culture, underground with overground,” a press release reads. “Most of all it’s a mission statement for the vicarious and playful nature that I think popular music needs to be looking to in order to soundtrack those crucial moments of fun and hedonism in an increasingly cynical cult...
Cast of ‘Martin’ To Reunite For BET+ Special
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Aaron Rapoport / Getty It’s finally happening! Culture favorite comedy show, Martin will at least be reuniting for a 30th anniversary special on BET+ and we couldn’t be happier with the news. According to Entertainment Weekly, the reunion special is set to be hosted by comedian/actor Affion Crockett and will feature OG cast members, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II. Unfortunately fan favorite character Tommy (Thomas Mikal Ford) passed away in 2016 and will be a glaring omission in the upcoming special. Rest In Power, King. With shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Friends having done reunion specials in recent years, it’s great to see Martin also put together something for the fans who enjoyed the classic co...
‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Donna Leaves The Show, Spyder Still Hating On Rok & Crystal, Ceaser Is Still Beefing With Cheyenne
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: VH1 / Black Ink Crew Black Ink Crew is back, and so is the drama we tune in for every week. Ceaser Makes Some Changes, Still Is On The Outs With His Daughter It’s a new season, so of course, there will be some new changes, whether they work out for the better is another thing. The premiere opens up with Ceaser and the gang actually doing some good and getting New Yorkers signed up to get vaccinated by offering them FREE tattoos, so good for them. Now that the good is out of the way, it’s time to hop in the mess that is Black Ink Crew. Ceaser reveals that he is still beefing with his daughter Cheyenne and her mother, Crystal. His baby mama is not missing any opportunities to hop on social media and drag him, plus he still can’t get in touch with Chey...
Lil Durk Delays ‘7220’ LP, Drops “AHHH HA” Single
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Lil Durk shined in the limelight for just over a decade and his star is still rising along with a potent body of work illustrating his growth as an artist. The Chicago rapper was slated to release his latest full-length album 7220 this Tuesday (Feb. 22) but pushed the project back while dropping a stirring single and video for the track “AHHH HA.” We won’t speculate on who Durk may be addressing on the “AHHH HA” track but similar to “Pissed Me Off,” he’s clearly aiming his intentions towards an unmentioned foe or more. Durk also pays homage to his collaborator and close friend, the late King Von. The track is filled with a number of subliminal jabs that won’t be hard to track down for those familiar with some of Durk’s opposition o...
Soulja Boy & Lil Yachty Latest Celebs Being Sued For Alleged Pump & Dump Cryptocurrency Jig
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty This is definitely one thing Soulja Boy won’t boast about being the first to do if this news turns out to be true. Spotted on Complex, per Classaction.org, Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty, and Jake Paul are being sued for allegedly being involved in a pump and dump cryptocurrency scheme meant to fatten the pockets of SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony and other top-level executives. According to the lawsuit, Soulja Boy, Lil Yachty, Paul, Nick Carter, and YouTuber, Ben Phillips were used by the company to help promote SafeMoon and increase the number of investors for tokens. Their cosigns helped increase the value of the tokens, with misleading statements promising investors giving them the impression that better things were on the horizon. The s...
Daft Punk Releases New Remixes for Special 25th Anniversary Edition of Debut Album
Electronic-pop pioneersDaft Punk is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut album Homework with a special deluxe edition re-release. The special edition album of Homework is slated to feature a new list of remixes, nine of which have never hit any of the streaming services. Amongst the new remixed tracks are “Around The World” by DJ Sneak, Todd Terry and Kenlou as well as “Revolution 909,” “Burnin’” and “Teachers.” Daft Punk arrived on a Twitch livestream for one last time earlier to share with fans a one-time-only show from 1997 that saw the duo perform helmetless. The event was significant as most of their career, the pair performed with their signature, futuristic headgear. The stream featured footage from a concert Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, the two artists...
