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Drake and Chris Brown Face $5 Million Copyright Lawsuit Over “No Guidance”
Artists Tykeiya Dore and Marc Stephens have launched a $5 million copyright lawsuit against Drake and Chris Brown, alleging their 2019 hit "No Guidance" infringes on their 2016 track "I Got It.”The lawsuit claims substantial similarities between the songs, including chord progressions, tempo, and melodic structure. The plaintiffs specifically highlight the parallel use of phrases "I got it" and "You got it" in the respective tracks.The case extends beyond the primary artists, naming several collaborators including producers Noah "40" Shebib, Vinylz, J-Louis, and Teddy Walton, alongside songwriters Velous, Nija Charles and Michee Lebrun. RCA Records and the associated music publishers are also included in the suit.According to the filing, the plaintiffs trace potential connections between t...
Clipes Officially Signs With Def Jam for New Album ‘Let God Sort Em Out’
Clipse has officially signed with Def Jam for their upcoming album, Let God Sort Em Out.The news was announced by Malice via Instagram, who posted a photo in the record label's offices and in front of a screen that reads "Def Jam welcomes Clipse." The rapper's brother, Pusha T, is already signed to Def Jam on a solo deal, but this marks the first time the duo is working with Def Jam; they were previously with Star Trak, Arista, Jive, Re-up, Columbia and Elektra.Let God Sort Em Out will mark the pair's first studio effort in 15 years, with their last dating back to 2009's Til the Casket Drops. Clipse shared in a previous interview that Pharrell will be producing the project in its entirety, while the likes of Nas, John Legend, Stove Good Cooks will join as featured guests.“I think the album...
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Unveil Release Date of New Album ‘Missionary’
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's upcoming album Missionary finally has a release date.The new record is officially set to release on December 13 and was announced by the pair in a comedic video that tackles the two different meanings of the word "missionary." Dre and Snoop's next album was first announced in 2022 and was described by the latter as their “30th anniversary to Doggystyle,” Snoop's debut studio album.“This one’s gonna show a different level of maturity with his lyrics and with my music,” Dre previously said. “I feel like this is some of the best music I’ve done in my career […] I’m not playing.” He continued, “The musicians I’m working with right now and some of the writers in the studio that are helping us… Snoop is really excited about this and so am I. I think people are gonna real...
‘ESPN Football Island,’The Latest In-Game Experience For ‘Fortnite’ Has Arrived
Disney is taking full advantage of its $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games.
Dyson Announces Stormzy as its Latest Global Ambassador
Following the recent announcement of its partnership with British singer-songwriter Raye, Dyson has continued to recruit the best of Britain's musical talent and today announced London-based grime and rap star, Stormzy, as its newest global ambassador.Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, kicked down the doors into the grime scene in 2014 with his "Wicked Skengman" series of freestyles, gaining attention for his refreshing delivery and lyricism over a slew of classic instrumentals. Most notably, his hit single "Shut Up" -- which samples "Functions on the Low" by XTC -- entered the UK singles chart at number eight. Now, after becoming the first-ever grime artist to drop a number-one album while also winning the British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards and performing as a Glastonbury he...
Stone Island Sound Returns With Community Curations, Factory Playlists and More
Stone Island has always had a strong hand in the music world, from outfitting the Italian paninaros in the '80s, the British indie rockers and the Acid House ravers in the '90s, the Grime rappers in early 2000s and mainstream hip-hop stars, like Jay-Z and Drake, into today. In 2022, the Italian label launched its own music venture, Stone Island Sound, with a slew of curated C2C Festivals around the world. Now, after a brief hibernation, the brand is reviving its sound project and expanding it to include several new features inspired by its own mantra: "Community as a Form of Research."The new-age Stone Island Sound will include three new platforms for musical expression and community building. Among them, _Stone Island_Factory will house seasonal playlists named after the four seasons in I...
Firewalk Studios Shuttered By PlayStation Following ‘Concord’s Disastrous Launch, Gamers React
RIP to Firewalk Studios.
Thom Yorke confronts Palestinian protestor: “Don’t stand there like a coward, come here”
"Come up on the fucking stage and say what you want to say. But don’t stand there like a coward, come here and say it." Thom Yorke Confronts Palestinian Protestor: “Don’t Stand There Like a Coward, Come Here” Wren Graves
Nicky Jam revokes Trump endorsement: “Puerto Rico deserves respect”
The artist expressed his concerns in a video posted to Instagram. Nicky Jam Revokes Trump Endorsement: “Puerto Rico Deserves Respect” Mary Siroky
Car crashes into Billy Corgan’s tea shop, injuring his mother-in-law
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman's son Augustus narrowly avoided injury. Car Crashes Into Billy Corgan’s Tea Shop, Injuring His Mother-in-Law Spencer Kaufman
Don Omar Joins List of Puerto Rican Celebs Supporting Kamala Harris
Reggaeton star Don Omar added his support to the list of Puerto Rican celebrities endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Tuesday, energizing his swath of fans on social media.
Beats Wireless Headphones Marked Down by Over 50%
The perfect excuse to get a jump start on holiday shopping or replace a worn-out pair at home. Beats Wireless Headphones Marked Down by Over 50% Consequence Staff
