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Metallica Remembers Jon Zazula: ‘Heavy Music Lost One of Its Great Champions’
Metallica has paid tribute to the late Megaforce Records co-founder Jon Zazula as the band’s father figure, and the captain of the heavy music ship. Zazula died Tuesday (Feb. 1) at the age of 69, passing a year after his wife and label co-founder Marsha Zazula. “Heavy music lost one of its great champions today when Jonny Z left this world far too soon,” reads a social post signed by the four band members. Explore Explore Metallica See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In 1982, the message continues, “when no one wanted to take a chance on four kids from California playing a crazy brand of metal, Jonny and Marsha did, and the rest, as they say, is history.” Today, Metallica is arguably the most successful metal band of all time. They’re creators of the “most...
Ceeza Milli – Say My Name
Don’t miss this brand new song from Ceeza Milli titled “Say My Name”. Nigeria singer, Ceeza Milli drops a new song he calls “Say My Name” for his beloved fans. The record is the right track on his extended play “Emotions“. It is an exciting tune and a follow-up to his previously released freestyle track ” The New Wave“. This is certainly a good vibe that should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Ceeza Milli – “Say My Name” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ceeza_Milli_-_Say_My_Name_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Missy Elliott Officially Has The Most Platinum Records Amongst All Female Rappers
Missy Elliott now has the highest number of platinum records amongst all female rappers. Chart Data announced that all six of the hip-hop legend’s studio albums are certified platinum or higher, as her 2005 record — and her latest album so far — The Cookbook sold over one million units in late January. Elliott acknowledged the feat on Twitter and shared her support to all her “sisters in hip-hop” to continue their work. “This is a HUGE MILESTONE! No matter how long it took to get here I am here & I AM HUMBLY GRATEFUL,” she tweeted. “To all my SISTERS in HIP HOP y’all keep doing y’all thang & SHINING.” Over the past two years, Elliott has been given major awards for her influential and decade-spanning career. In 2019, she became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwr...
DJ Premier Reveals Release Date of Benny The Butcher’s ‘Tana Talk 4’
DJ Premier has announced the supposed release date of Benny The Butcher‘s upcoming project, Tana Talk 4. Taking to social media to share the news, the esteemed producer revealed that the album is set to drop on February 11. DJ Premier also tweeted a clip of him going to Benny The Butcher’s studio to listen to the album, adding, “@BennyBsf Got Me A Preview Listen…” while teasing fans with an unreleased track that involves work from Daringer and The Alchemist. The Griselda titan himself did not announce nor affirm the February 11 release date, but he did confirm that DJ Premier dropped by his studio. He also tweeted that he could be stopping by Power 106’s L.A. Leakers again for another freestyle. Tana Talk 4 will mark the first release in the Tana Talk series in almost four years. The ...
How to Get Tickets to Halsey’s 2022 Tour
Halsey has announced the extensive “Love and Power Tour” this week, which is scheduled to begin in late May of 2022. Not only will the tour see Halsey perform songs from her excellent 2021 LP If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, it also boasts an impressive list of openers, including Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, and PinkPantheress. Get tickets here, and read on for more info about pre-sale codes, tour dates, and more. What Is Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour?” Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour” in support of their latest album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. The 22-date trek begins in West Palm Beach, Florida in early May and concludes in Irvine, California in late July. In addition to headlining dates in amphitheaters around the US and Canada, Halsey will also be headlining Governors Ball M...
Coachella Selling NFTs Granting Lifetime Special Access to the Ultra Rich
Deep-pocketed Coachella festivalgoers who don’t find the VIP section exclusive enough can now level up their experience by purchasing a lifetime guest pass being auctioned as an NFT this Friday, February 4th. There will be 10 such NFTs available as part of the Coachella Keys Collection, each of which offers a pass to one festival weekend each year. Each key has a different perk, like the best spot at the Coachella stage, lifetime luxury “camping” accommodations, or a professionally cooked meal in the Rose Garden. Two other collections are being made available on Friday for those who aren’t quite as ready to dive into the NFT deep end. For $180, buyers of the Desert Reflections Collection get one of 10 digital renditions of a Coachella poster by iconic artist Emek. Each of the 1,000 NF...
HitPiece Draws Ire of Musicians for Allegedly Selling NFTs Without Permission
A digital marketplace called HitPiece is allegedly selling songs as NFTs without the consent of artists or proper licensing. According to LinkedIn, HitPiece was co-founded by industry executive Rory Felton and Michael Berrin (formerly known as the rapper MC Serch), with the financial backing of Blake Modersitzki. The marketplace went live in beta in early December, offering fans the chance to bid on a “One of One NFT for each unique song recording.” This was news to many of the artists whose music is up for sale on HitPiece, and who only learned of the marketplace’s existence on Tuesday. Advertisement Related Video “Bottom feeding scavengers of late capitalism sucking the last marrow from our bones and/or running a scam on me, you, or everyone, because obviously, I didn’t approve this, and...
Billie Eilish Debuts New Hairstyle: ‘I’m Back’
Billie Eilish is back to black. The “Bad Guy” singer has sported every hair color in the rainbow (and beyond), from blonde to blue and black again. With a new tour just around the corner, the California singer showed off her new all-black look with a social media post. “I’m back” she captioned her selfie, in which she’s wearing a black mask and hoodie combo on board a flight. As she enters her 20s, Eiliish has enjoyed a return to dark locks. Last December, she posted a pic with a brunette barnet and the comment, “miss me?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The alternative pop star debuts her new look on the eve of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, starting Thursday (Feb. 3) in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. Eilish is nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including reco...
Jon Zazula, Megaforce Records Co-Founder Who Discovered Metallica, Dies at 69
Jon Zazula, co-founder of the influential metal label Megaforce Records, has died. He was 69. Alongside his wife and Megaforce co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died last January, Zazula was instrumental in launching the burgeoning thrash-metal subgenre that exploded into the culture in the mid-to-early 1980s. Through Megaforce, the couple put out early records by pivotal bands including Anthrax, Testament, Overkill and future mainstream superstars Metallica, whose first two albums — triple-platinum Kill ‘Em All and six-times platinum Ride the Lightning — were released by the label in the first half of the decade. “The world of rock and metal would not be what it is today without Jon Zazula,” wrote Megaforce Records in a tweet on Tuesday announcing his death. “Jon’s love of music and musicians...
NBA YoungBoy Slams His Record Label, Claims He’s Being Blackballed
YoungBoy Never Broke Again publicly slammed Atlantic Records on social media, claiming that he is being “blackballed.” In a short note re-shared by DJ Akademiks, the rapper wrote, “I was going #1 two weeks straight with a mixtape so they took it down off the charts.” He continued, “I don’t give a f**k you still can’t stop me don’t sign to [Atlantic Records] if you a artist they not gone support you especially if you live a certain way.” In late 2021, YoungBoy stated during his Off the Record interview that he had no plans to sign another contract with Atlantic Records once his current deal — which will be completed upon the release of his Sincerely, Kentrell studio album followup — is finished. Colors, a mixtape released after Sincerely, Kentrell, debuted at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard ...
Don Jazzy ft Dr Sid – The Money Dey
Don’t miss this brand new song by Don Jazzy titled “The Money Dey”. Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy is back in the studio to serve his fans something special, he calls “The Money Dey” featuring Dr. Sid and this feels so good. The new musical piece is a fresh banging tune to start with. Enjoy this very one as we await more songs from him this year. Listen and share Don Jazzy ft Dr. Sid – “The Money Dey” below. Download coming soon.
Coachella and FTX Are Offering Lifetime Festival Passes As NFTs
Coachella and FTX have partnered together to offer lifetime festival experiences as NFTs. US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange FTX US has entered into a long-term deal with the annual California music and arts festival to offer crypto-powered experiences minted on the Solana blockchain. Their first move is the unveiling of Coachella’s NFT marketplace, offering three different collections linked to different physical and digital items. The first collection, the “Coachella Keys Collection,” is offering up 10 one-of-a-kind NFT keys that grant lifetime access to Coachella and unique festival experiences for 2022. It also includes access to Coachella-produced virtual experiences in the future. The two other drops include the “Sights and Sound Collection,” made up of 10,000 NFTs of never-before-...
