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J. Cole, Meek Mill, Anthony Hamilton, and Carly Rae Jepsen to Perform at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019 The National Basketball Association (NBA)announced today that 2019 GRAMMY®Award-nominated artist and North Carolina native J. Cole will take the court in his home state to headline the 2019 NBA All-Star Game halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 17 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Before the game, Meek...
Wale Releases 'Winter Wars' and 'Poledancer'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 21, 2018 Capping off a monumental 2018, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum Washington, D.C. MMG superstar and culture iconoclast Wale shares a pair of new songs today—the single “Poledancer” and “Winter Wars.” Get them now via Warner Bros. Records....
Drake, Cardi B Lead RIAA's 2018 Gold & Platinum List
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2018 RIAA announced the Top-Certified Gold & Platinum list of 2018, which announced that Drake's “God's Plan” was the Top Song and Cardi B, Post Malone and Migos had the Top Album, according to Variety....
Rostrum Records Announce Rapper Innanet James To Join Bas On Milky Way Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - November 02, 2018 Up-and-coming rapper Innanet James announces he will be joining Dreamville artist and J. Cole protégé Bas on his Milky Way Tour. Scheduled to run from November 2018 through February 2019, the run will hit over 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada....
Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone Lead MTV EMA Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2018 The 2018 MTV EMA nominees have been revealed. Camila Cabello is the most nominated artist with nods in six categories including 'Best Artist' and 'Best Video' for 'Havana' featuring Young Thug. Ariana Grande and Post Malone are very close behind with five nominations each. Drake, Shawn Mendes and Du...
Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Dua Lipa to Perform at the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 28, 2018 Dick clark productions and ABC today announced a red-hot collaboration from multiplatinum-selling artist Ciara and two-time American Music Award winner Missy Elliott, as well as a performance from singer/songwriter and first-time AMA nominee Dua Lipa. Ciara, Missy and Dua join previously announced p...
Reservoir Signs J.I.D To A Worldwide Publishing Deal
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 27, 2018 Reservoir announces the signing of rapper and songwriter Destin Route, p/k/a J.I.D to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes global rights to J.I.D's entire catalog, including his J. Cole-executive-produced debut studio album, The Never Story, and his forthcoming LP, DiCaprio 2, led by singl...
Young Thug Releases 'On the Rvn' Featuring Elton John, 6LACK and Jaden Smith
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 24, 2018 Award-winning superstar, Young Thug releases his On The Rvn EP. The 6-track project features appearances from the musical icon Elton John, 6LACK, and Jaden Smith....
LiveXLive to Livestream 'Life is Beautiful Festival' Globally, Excluding the United States
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2018 LiveXLive Media, Inc. (LIVX) ('LiveXLive'), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, today announced that it would livestream the Life is Beautiful Festival globally - outside of the US only - on September 21, 22, and 23. The inaugural implementation of a multi-year content pro...
Young Thug's Young Stoner Life Records Release SLIME LANGUAGE
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018 Following the viral mailing of pet snake promo packages, Young Thug is ready to share his catalog of Young Stoner Life artists. The Atlanta, GA based-record label introduces their dynamic signees: Gunna, Duke, HiDoraah, Dolly, Lil Keed, Tracy T, Strick, Nechie, and Karlae. An imprint of 300 Entertai...
Cardi B, Childish Gambino, & The Carters Lead the 2018 MTV Video Music Award Nominations
by Macon Prickett - July 16, 2018 MTV today announced nominations across all gender neutral categories for the 2018 “VMAs.” The list includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated music's relevancy within the cultural conversation. Cardi B received nods in 10 categories, including “Video,” “Song” and “Artist of ...
Rising Star, Domani, Tears Down BETX Coca-Cola Stage During the 2018 BET Awards in LA
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2018 In celebration of the 2018 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Domani Harris, was invited to perform on the BETX Coca-Cola stage on Saturday June 23rd. Domani, a rising rap star and son to hip hop legend T.I., performed alongside a live band new tracks off his recently released project AMYGDALA. Fans rushed ...
The 2018 BET Award Winners - Complete List!
by Macon Prickett - June 25, 2018 The 2018 BET Awards took place Sunday at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater, Kendrick Lamar taking home to most prizes, for best male hip hop artist and album of the year for “DAMN.” Beyonce was crowned the best female R&B/pop artist, and Cardi B won for best female hip hop artist. Anita Baker received ...
WE THE FEST Announces Phase 3 Lineup Including Vince Staples, SZA, Miguel, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 13, 2018 With just over a month to go until We The Fest 2018 descends on Indonesia's bustling capital, festival organisers Ismaya Live have decided to throw even more major acts into the mix as the countdown to day one begins....
Live Nation Acquires Premier Texas Concert Promoter And Festival Producer, ScoreMore Shows
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018 Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, has acquired a majority stake in ScoreMore Shows, one of the largest independent concert promoters and festival producers in the country, and the largest in Texas. The Austin-based company promotes hundreds of regional shows,...
Apple Music Releases 2018 Songs of the Summer
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 Officially launching today, Apple Music's Song of the Summer highlight the very best Pop, dance, hip-hop, and R&B hits to soundtrack the perfect summer. Apple Music's editors around the world reviewed and vetted songs that are currently gaining momentum on the service platform, in culture and the wo...
J. Cole Announces North American KOD Tour With Special Guest Young Thug
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018 J. Cole has announced that he'll embark on a 34-date tour in support of his chart-topping new album KOD, with special guest Young Thug. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off in Miami, FL on August 9 and make stops across North America including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and ...
New J. Cole Album KOD Debuts At #1 On Billboard 200
by Macon Prickett - April 30, 2018 J. Cole's fifth studio album KOD has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, his fifth consecutive #1 on the chart. Released via Dreamville with distribution through Roc Nation/Interscope Records, KOD has earned the third-biggest streaming week ever for an album. It's also scored the biggest streaming w...
Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival Announces 2018 Music Lineup
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018 Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival unveils its highly anticipated and specially-curated 2018 music lineup. Now in its sixth year, the three-day immersive experience returns toDowntown Las Vegas on September 2123, drawing musicians, artists and culinary masterminds from around the world....
Statik Selektah Releases Eighth Album 8 + Video For 'But You Don't Hear Me Though'
by Danielle Kfare - December 08, 2017 One of the East Coast's most seminal hip hop figures, Statik Selektah, drops 8, his 8th studio album, out today. The 18 track LP showcases Statik's range as a producer and a DJ and includes an epic array of high profile collaborations....
Statik Selektah Releases Single 'Ain't A Damn Thing Change' ft. G-Eazy & More
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017 Today, iconic hip hop producer Statik Selektah premieres his new single Ain't A Damn Thing Change, featuring G-Eazy, Joey Bada$$, and Enisa via COMPLEX....
Winners Announced for 2017 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, Hosted by DJ Khaled
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2017 Winners of the 2017 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS were announced last night, Tuesday, October 10th, at a ceremony hosted by DJ Khaled. Among the winners was Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. who took home the award for album of the year....
Underground OC Rap Sensation Phora Debuts Official Video for 'God'
by Caryn Robbins - September 21, 2017 Critically acclaimed underground Orange County rap sensation Phora just debuted the new video for 'God' off his sixth full-length album and first for Warner Bros. Records Yours Truly Forever....
Rising Syrian-Iraqi Artist Wafia's 'Bodies' Video Debuts Via NYLON
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2017 Breakout vocalist and songwriter Wafia's video for Bodies debuts today via NYLON watch it here and read Nylon's interview with Wafia here. Directed byAlli Coates (D.R.A.M., Bas, J. Cole), the video portrays Wafia's triumph over a dystopian future. Her highly anticipatedVIII EP is set for release O...
Debut Album From Nico Segal's (FKA Donnie Trumpet) The JuJu Exchange Out Today on Vinyl
by Emily Bruno - September 15, 2017 Exchange, the debut album from Nico Segal's The JuJu Exchange is out today on vinyl via a very special, limited release in partnership with record subscription service Vinyl Me, Please. The Vinyl Me, Please deluxe edition is limited to 1,000, hand numbered copies of the album on translucent blue vin... |