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Stone Mecca Releases 'Alienman'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 09, 2018 Today, Dallas-based blues-funk guitar god STONE MECCA released his fiery new LP Alienman, garnering praise and comparisons to Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and Gary Clark, Jr. With his own unique blues-rock blend, Stone carries on the legacies of the greats as he combines his love of hard-hitting hip-hop b...
TroyBoi Drops Official Video For Latest Single FRUSTRATED
by Tori Hartshorn - October 25, 2018 Multifaceted British DJ and producer TroyBoi has delivered the official music video for his latest track“Frustrated”, a sultry production featuring powerhouse vocals from Destiny. “Frustrated” is the first single from his eagerly anticipated V!BEZ Vol 2 EP, due out in November. ...
TroyBoi Releases New Track FRUSTRATED on Diplo's Mad Decent Label
by Tori Hartshorn - October 12, 2018 Fresh off his recent performances at Electric Zoo and the Mad Decent Block Party in New York City, multifaceted producer TroyBoi has unveiled his brand-new single “Frustrated” featuring widely acclaimed vocalist Destiny....
The Recording Academy Announces New Advocacy Committee
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 16, 2018 Today, the Recording Academy announced that two-time GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair and four-time GRAMMY-nominated producer and songwriter Harvey Mason Jr. will lead the Academy's National Advocacy Committee as co-chairs. Joined by Committee members Sue Ennis, Lalah Hathaway,...
Chief Keef and Icons of American Music Hologram Tour Kicks Off in London
by Macon Prickett - July 18, 2018 Hologram USA Inc. has announced the Chief Keef and Icons of American Music Tour. The 90-minute hologram experience, hosted by hip hop renegade Chief Keef's billionaire label boss, Alki David, launches at London's famous Hammersmith Eventim Apollo theater on August 31st and September 1st before headi...
Music Documentary G FUNK Now Streaming on YouTube Premium
by Macon Prickett - July 11, 2018 “G Funk” the highly anticipated new music documentary is now streaming on YouTube Premium. “G Funk” tells the untold story of hip-hop's most iconic subgenre and features never-before-seen footage and interviews with Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Ice T, Too Short, The D.O.C., Wiz Khalifa a...
VIDEO: YouTube Releases the First Trailer for Upcoming Music Documentary G FUNK
by Macon Prickett - June 28, 2018 YouTube has released the first trailer for the highly-anticipated music documentary G FUNK, which recounts the untold story of hip-hop's most iconic subgenre throughWarren G. G FUNK explores the sound's origination and lasting impact on music and culture. The film also chronicles Warren G's journey ...
ULTRA Worldwide Completes First Leg Of 2018 Asia Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018 The world's largest, independent and most international festival brand – ULTRA Worldwide – continues to dominate the electronic music landscape in Asia, completing four events across two weekends on the continent. ULTRA Korea, Road To ULTRA Hong Kong, ULTRA Singapore and ULTRA Beijing together show ...
Craft Recordings to Reissue 5 Seminal Hip-Hop Titles from Delicious Vinyl
by Macon Prickett - June 13, 2018 This summer, Craft Recordings is set to relaunch a legendary group of hip-hop titles originally released between 1989 and 1995 on Delicious Vinyl, the Los Angeles-based classic label whose catalog of West Coast party rock and conscious rap still gets play on radio and at functions worldwide. Featuri...
Ian Moore's 'Toronto' Is Out Today On Last Chance Records
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2018 Ian Moore, the Seattle-based, Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter makes the proverbial renaissance man look lazy. Toronto comes on the heels of Strange Days, his most successful record since his eponymous debut and despite a never-ending cycle of touring, Moore offers a new release ...
Vivid Sydney Lights Up for 10th Anniversary Celebration
by Macon Prickett - May 25, 2018 Sydney burst into breathtakingly brilliant colour tonight as the lights switched on for the 10th anniversary of Vivid Sydney, the world's largest festival of light, music and ideas. Over the next 23 days and nights, Australia's largest event will transform the city into a colourful showcase of illum...
STATS Named Official Data Provider for the BIG3
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018 Today, STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, announced a two-year contract to become the official data provider for the BIG3, the professional 3-on-3 basketball league featuring a host of former NBA stars....
LL Cool J To Launch New SiriusXM Classic Hip-Hop Channel
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 SiriusXM announced today that entertainment icon LL COOL J will launch his new SiriusXM classic Hip-Hop channel on March 28 entitled LL COOL J's 'Rock the Bells Radio.' ...
Ian Moore Announces TORONTO Along With National Tour & SXSW
by Macon Prickett - February 16, 2018 Ian Moore, the Seattle-based, Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter makes the proverbial renaissance man look lazy. Torontocomes on the heels of Strange Days, his most successful record since his eponymous debut and despite a never-ending cycle of touring, Moore offers a new release o...
VIDEO: The Soul Rebels Perform '504' on The Late Show
by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2018 The Soul Rebels were the musical guest on last night's Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Watch them perform '504' with Jon Batiste and Stay Human below!...
OHIO PLAYERS, The Funkiest Band On Earth, Back With New Music and CD Collection
by Macon Prickett - February 05, 2018 It's not an understatement to suggest Ohio Players are one of the greatest bands of all time. They are an American national treasure, a band that truly broke the mold and changed the face of music forever. The Players music is pure and organic, at their heights they produced 17 Top 40 hits, with sev...
Taraji P. Henson, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Timbaland and Gus Dapperton Appear In New Episode of Complex x Fuse!
by Tori Hartshorn - January 23, 2018 Taraji P. Henson, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Timbaland and Gus Dapperton Appear In New Episode of Complex x Fuse!...
TroyBoi New Single 'What You Know' Out Now; Debut Album Out 8/25
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2017 Multi-talented British producer and artist TroyBoi has announced his debut album LEFT IS RIGHT is set to be released Friday, August 25 via T dot Music....
Hard Rock Band Remada Announces New Tour Dates
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2017 Chicago based Hard Rock band Remada announced tour dates that begin on August 12th in St. Cloud, MN at The Red Carpet. Earlier this year the band had premiered their video for their latest single titled “A Better Tomorrow” off of their EP titled The Blackout that released April 29th....
Documentary HARD10-A DECADE OF CRASHING SOUND BARRIERS WITH HARD, HOLY SHIP! AND DESTRUCTO Now Available Online
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2017 HARD10-A DECADE OF CRASHING SOUND BARRIERS WITH HARD, HOLY SHIP! AND DESTRUCTO is the documentary chronicling the story of one of the greatest party brands rise over the past decade. This past Saturday, June 10, MTV Live premiered the film. Now it is available online via Facebook and YouTube, mak...
Los Angeles Recording Artist JAIRO Releases His Latest Single “L.A. Love”
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2017 JAIRO, an independent recording artist started writing, recording and performing at a young age in both Los Angeles and Minneapolis. His love for music and respect for those who have come before him have shaped him as an artist. Hip-hop is the foundation of where it all began however, growing up in ... |