Former manager of Lady Gaga and director of Spotify Troy Carter and co-founder of Q&A Suzy Ryoo announced the Venice Music Collective, an independent music community for creators powered by Web3. Launched this month, the collective is a place “where members have access, opportunities and the ability to achieve greater wealth as a freelancer,” according […]
The ‘Without Me’ singer is hitting back at his label on TikTok after claiming the label said he couldn’t release his new song without having a “fake viral moment on TikTok.” The TikTok-ification of the music industry is nothing new. The social media platform is well and truly the trendiest online space these days, with […]
IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide, has announced that streaming music ratings are being developed for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including the first-ever rating regional of the IFPI. The charts, which are expected to be launched soon, will be the first for music in the region and demonstrate the industry’s interest in […]
Udyan Sagar aka Nucleya rocked the country’s capital with his electrifying performance during the NH7 Weekender. A renowned name in electronic music, Nucleya is the winner of numerous music awards, he was also a judge on MTV Hustle alongside Raftaar and Raja Kumari. In a conversation with News18.com, Nucleya explained that there is “serious artificial […]
FaZe Clan, the native digital media, entertainment and esports platform, has hired music industry veteran Zach Katz as President and COO. Katz joins from music technology investment venture fund Raised In Space Enterprises, which he co-founded in 2019 — in partnership with Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings — and led as CEO. In his new role, […]
Jamal Edwards has been announced as the first person to posthumously receive the Music Industry Trusts (MITS) award in recognition of his contribution to the industry. The entrepreneur shot to fame after founding music platform SBTV in 2006, and has been credited with helping launch a string of British musical acts to stardom, including Ed […]
Sony Music Edition signed a global deal with songwriter Ashley Gorleyin partnership with Domain capital group. The deal encompasses Gorley’s entire catalog of songs, as well as future compositions. Gorley wrote 59 Country No. 1 for artists like Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and many more. Pete Chiappetta of Domain Capital Group said, “Ashley […]
Roads? Where we are going, we don’t need roads. Thanks to Back to the future, the pure imagination that leapt from the screen into our minds represented a taste of things to come in the coming decades. Okay, we haven’t really discovered time travel yet, but we’re on the verge of becoming an interplanetary species. […]
From a regular performer to a sensational vibe taking the music industry by storm. Bennylee wraps up 2021 as a good year after seeing the hit “Laye” featuring Zlatan put the afro-fusion star on the map and earning him much more recognition with his impressive, superstar delivery. In August 2021, Laye was released and immediately […]
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has released “Global Music Report 2022”, this year’s edition of its annual report detailing what has happened in the music industry around the world over the past year. The report says the global music industry saw revenue rise for the seventh consecutive year, by 18.5% in 2021, to […]
Ottawa musicians from a variety of genres perform in the third edition of a virtual concert series organized by the city’s leading music industry advocate to ease the impact of the pandemic on local artists. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, a non-profit organization serving professional musicians in the capital, is in the midst of its […]
In one of many recent jobs in the music industry, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda (pictured) became Warner Recorded Music’s Community Innovation Advisor. Photo credit: Frank Maddocks Here’s a recap of recent jobs in the music industry — including internal hires and promotions — as of April 20, 2022. If you have a job shuffle […]
In his new memoirs titled A golden past -and- a platinum future, author Teddy Astin reveals his monumental journey from 6-year-old newspaper boy to Warner Brothers Records warehouse. Eventually, he became a mailroom supervisor in Atlanta, then was hired into the company’s boardroom in Burbank, Calif., as an award-winning record promoter. With an impressive work […]
To a large extent, the gap between Nigerian artists and their foreign counterparts is continuously bridged by technology. Unlike the 1990s, various technological advancements led to the birth of platforms that increased the reach, visibility and influence of many local artists with global audiences. These benefits, in turn, have also strongly dictated the texture of […]
This piece was created in partnership with Afro Nation. Billboard and Afro Nation recently launched the first-ever official Billboard Afrobeats US Songs Chart, charting the hottest new up-and-coming music in the growing genre. The Billboard US Afrobeats Songs 50 chart, which went live last month on Billboard.com, ranks the country’s most popular Afrobeat songs based […]
Want to work behind the scenes in the live music industry? Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to training people to fill these jobs. Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, this new educational program will be offered by Wideglide Entertainment Ltd., the Cowichan Valley company […]
Want to work behind the scenes in the live music industry? Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to training people to fill these jobs. Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, this new educational program will be offered by Wideglide Entertainment Ltd., the Cowichan Valley company […]
Want to work behind the scenes in the live music industry? Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to training people to fill these jobs. Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, this new educational program will be offered by Wideglide Entertainment Ltd., the Cowichan Valley company […]
(Hypebot) – Taylor Swift’s recent release of a compilation of her re-recorded songs did more than make her fans happy. A guest post by Emily James from Berklee College of Music: The Music Business Journal Taylor Swift is a household name that has been making headlines and breaking records […]
Taylor Swift’s recent release of a compilation of her re-recorded songs has done more than make her fans happy. A guest post by Emily James from Berklee College of Music: The Music Business Journal Taylor Swift is a household name that has been making headlines and breaking records in the music industry for over fifteen […]
ED SHEERAN Chances are you’ve heard an Ed Sheeran song called “Shape of You.” It has been streamed over 3 billion times on Spotify and viewed over 5 billion times on YouTube. The song “Oh Why” by Sam Chokri is less well known. But Chokri claimed Sheeran copied it when composing his hit track. That […]
When you think of the Grammy’s, what usually comes to mind? You most likely imagine the music awards ceremony that takes place every year. However, the foundation does much more than present star-studded trophies. AJ Merlino thought the same, until he was first nominated in 2017 for the Grammy Foundation’s Music Educator Award. “It’s very […]
The subject of “fake artists” refuses to go away. For those who have been on Mars for a few years, fake artists refer to artists who stream under a pen name but create no artist profile around the music. Most of this music comes from production music libraries (usually “royalty free”) and is seen by […]
ATLANTA, GA/ACCESSWIRE/April 6, 2022/ The relationship between labels and artists has always had the potential to be a bit predatory. Labels exist for one purpose, which is to turn art into a product and market it to the public, regardless of the effect that might have on the artist. Today, however, musicians are slowly turning […]
User is also the owner of a song Photo by Soundtrap from Unsplash Social tokens cut the middleman from the music industry. They position you and me as artist investors in ways we could not have imagined just a few years ago. And if you are not into traditional investing, this path can be an […]
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Singer Billie Eilish poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals for the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LOS ANGELES, April 3 (Reuters) – Nominations for the Grammy Awards, the music industry’s highest honors, will be […]
On the final day of Women’s History Month, findings from a new research report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative conclude that, for women in music, “the past decade has been marked by insignificant shifts in the recording studio. The study, titled “Inclusion in the Recording Studio?” is the fifth annual music industry report from […]
According to a new report, Nicki Minaj is one of the few top female songwriters in an industry where 57% of songs don’t have female writers. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images According to a new report, Nicki Minaj is one of the few top female songwriters in an industry where […]
Monday, March 28, 2022 4:06 PM by Adi Ben-Ari, CEO of Applied Blockchain 2021 was the year non-fungible tokens – NFTs – took the world by storm. Growing from relative obscurity to a $40 billion market, the conversation over the past twelve months about NFTs in the digital art world has reached fever pitch. Today, […]
Driven by the growth of paid subscription streaming, total global music market revenue was $25.9 billion last year. EVERYDAY CHINA The global recorded music market grew by 18.5% in 2021 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the annual World Music Report released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry on March […]
New Jersey, United States,-The Music Industry Enterprise Software Market reports study a variety of parameters such as raw materials, cost, technology, and consumer preferences. It also provides important identifying information about the market such as history, various expansions and trends, trade overview, regional markets, trade and market competitors. specific analysis of capital, revenue and price, […]
Spotify paid $7 billion to the music industry in 2021, “the highest annual payment in the history of a single retailer,” the audio giant said Thursday. He also said that for the first time, more than 1,000 artists have generated over $1 million on Spotify. Why is this important: Spotify says the data shows “the […]
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Just over half a century after writing the chart-topping “American Pie,” Don McLean finds his signature song more popular than ever. McLean, who is booked for the 1,200-seat John WH Bassett Theater for a May 7 performance, recently enjoyed two high-profile feature film placements: “American Pie” was a musical plot point in “Captain Marvel,” the […]
Bobby Pinckney went to bed one night last August as a management consultant and woke up the next morning as the man behind one of the world’s most popular music apps. Discz, a song recommendation tool that Pinckney started as a class project during his senior year at USC, has captured the imagination of TikTokers. […]
Worldwide recorded music industry revenues by year. Photo credit: IFPI According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the global recorded music industry saw an 18.5% year-over-year revenue increase in 2021 due to double-digit increases. streaming, physical and sync revenue figures. The IFPI has revealed these and other remarkable statistics in its new […]
Earlier this month, the Recording Academy (the organization that presents the annual Grammy Awards) released the Women in the Mix Study, which explores the experiences of women and gender-broad people in the music industry. The study was developed in collaboration with Arizona State University and the Berklee College of Music Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship to […]
Annette Hall has completed a collaborative recording titled “Mountains Are Moving”, featuring world renowned Caribbean artist Jabez. Annette Hall’s EP, “The Best Is Yet To Come”, is available for download on iTunes and all other download/streaming sites. Musgrove Music Distribution is the “one stop shop” for all your music production and distribution needs. Annette Hall […]
We already knew that Dolly Parton would always love you. Well, now the queen of country wants to rock you too. And some of rock’s most famous producers are now clamoring to produce a jaw-dropping Dolly album – to fulfill her wishes to conquer the genre. “There’s probably no one in the entire music industry […]
Music industry veteran Aton Ben-Horin, new Global Executive Vice President A&R of Atlantic Records Group. Photo credit: Warner Music Group Here’s a recap of recent management shakeups — including internal hires and promotions — across the music industry. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note at [email protected] […]
Sony Music Entertainment Latin-Iberia entered into a new partnership with WK recordingsthe label founded by the CEO-founder of WK Entertainment Walter Kolm. WKR artists include reggaeton star Alex Rose, Grammy-nominated/Latin Grammy-nominated producer-artist Foreign Teck, singer-songwriter Emilia, Argentinian trap artist Seven Kayne and Colombian artist Cheo Gallego, with other signings to be announced in the coming […]
A new group, backed by key players in the music industry, aims to attract more talent to the area and boost nightlife activity. The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) was created, thanks to a $15 million injection into the local music sector. Some of the key players behind the group include Australian Live Nation […]
Getty Images BATON ROUGE – From the economic development of Louisiana: A program to develop local talent on the business side of the New Orleans music industry is the latest recipient of an award from the Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund. Greater New Orleans Inc. will receive $100,000 per year for two years to kick-start its […]
Lizzy Ellis is making similar strides with the music technology program Saffron Music. After discovering that women, non-binary, and trans people make up less than 5% of the music tech industry, she developed a nonprofit that offered them DJ and sound production lessons, highlighting their skills via an internal label. He received 500 applications last […]
In Depth: The Music Industry Ari Herstand, founder and CEO of Aristake.com joins Hal to discuss how music streaming services have changed the music industry. Segment 1: Ari Herstand, founder and CEO of Aristake.com joins Hal to discuss how music streaming services have changed the music industry. Ari says the way people discover new artists […]
UNFOWND MUSIK LLC was started by identical twin brothers Justin and Jason La Ferla who were born and raised in New York City and have a passion for music and specifically finding new talent at an early age. After pursuing a career in basketball and receiving Division 1 scholarships at Ohio University, they majored in […]
ZUG, Switzerland, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hypery, a European NFT start-up in the music industry, and Concordium, a public proof-of-stake blockchain with an integrated identification layer to meet regulatory requirements, today announce a cooperation aimed at to revolutionize the future of distribution in the music industry by providing artists with the ability to offer […]
In a scene he probably wouldn’t even have written in one of his films, the Oscar-winning writer, director and producer Cameron Crowe will be the keynote speaker at the Entertainment Law Initiativeduring Grammy Week in April. Crowe, of course, is the writer-director of the classic rock movie “Almost Famous,” as well as “Fast Times at […]
Amazon Music has announced that Phylicia Fant has joined the company as Head of Music Industry Partnerships, a newly created role. According to the announcement, she will identify and oversee strategic music partnerships and identify crossover entertainment campaigns for Amazon Music. She will be based at the company’s office in Culver City, Calif., and will […]
At one point or another, we’ve all heard the debate about what makes a successful musical artist. Do they stick to their original sound or do they have to experiment with different sounds? What looked more like a casual conversation apparently made its way into the The music industry in its entirety. Gareth Emery uses […]
Conservative Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn is supporting Nashville’s largely left-leaning music scene by advocating for tougher action on trademark protections for music in the Chinese market. The big picture: Economic abuses occurring in the Chinese market are affecting Americans of all backgrounds and emerging as one of the few areas of bipartisan cooperation. American songwriters […]
Les Paul in his home studio (courtesy of the Les Paul Foundation) Join us on Facebook Live The Music Industry Program at the College of Saint Rose will host an exhibition and events March 14-20 dedicated to musician and inventor Les Paul. “Les Paul Through the Lens,” to be held at the Esther Massry Gallery […]
Lyrics by Christie Eliezer Concert venues in and out are plentiful, WA’s live music reveals staggering suffering, and more! Not up to date with all the recent happenings in the music industry? We don’t blame you. Here’s a roundup of all the biggest Australian music industry news from the past fortnight. Headlines : Call to […]
The UK music industry is in mourning following the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, aged 31. The entrepreneur shot to fame creating the new music platform, which helped launch a string of UK music careers including Dave and Jessie J. He was an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a charity run by the Prince […]
The music industry is highly competitive and one of the hardest industries to break into, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Whether you’re a music producer, engineer, or artist, you can always have what it takes to break into the music industry if you work hard and take the necessary steps. Here’s an example of […]
Cybersecurity for musicians and the music industry Musicians have a lot to do, from songwriting, branding, marketing, performance preparation, and so much more. However, you’re probably on your phone and computer, but haven’t thought much about cybersecurity. This can be an innocent mistake that can be costly regardless of whether you have an individual Youtube […]
Missed a Data Summit session? Watch on demand here. This article was written by Jake Fraser, Business Development Manager at Mogul Productions. NFT sales skyrocketed in 2021. From a trading volume of just $40.69 million in 2018, NFT’s trading volume jumped over $44.2 billion in 2021 and continues to grow. to break records and reach […]
(Hypebot) — Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ian Urbina charts a course for the nonprofit Outlaw Ocean Music Project that includes navigating the choppy waters of the music industry. A guest article and a podcast by Rutger Ansley Rosenborg from Chartmetric’s How Music Charts. Ian Urbina is the director of […]
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore music education program will be recognized at South by Southwestone of the biggest festivals in the country, next month. “don’t beat bullets,“ a local non-profit organization, will receive the 2022 SXSW Community Service Award for the group’s dedication to fostering a positive impact in the community. READ MORE: Deaths of […]
Candi Staton is best known for hits like Young Hearts Run Free and You Got The Love (Image: Jason Kempin/Getty) “I was so angry, because we were in a rush,” the veteran soul star tells me. “I went over there and he tried to get me a drink. I said, “I did my job, pay […]
Britain’s competition watchdog has provisionally approved Sony Music’s $430m (£312m) deal to buy Awal – the artist services company that has worked with musicians such as Little Simz , Nick Cave and Finneas – after initially raising concerns that the takeover could lead to worse deals for artists or increased prices. The Competition and Markets […]
From sweeping through a grimy New York City studio to presiding over an interactive and innovative exhibit at the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), it’s been a journey for music industry legend Jimmy Iovine. The hardworking New Yorker longshoreman father once bragged to friends that his son had “magic ears. He can hear what […]
The Navigating Spaces panel, top row (left to right): Moderator Antoine-Samuel Mauffette Alavo, Sarah MK and Koudjo. Bottom row (left to right): Modibo Keita and Camille Thurman Black people who aspire to careers in music face a number of challenges, from their first forays into music as children and throughout their musical journey as adults. […]
Twenty-year music industry veteran and former head of A&R at GOOD Music, Ricky Anderson announces the launch of the new animated music video series, Tunisia. Produced by Neko Productions, the series is now available worldwide on YouTube. The new series offers families the opportunity to enjoy song and dance together while reinforcing social-emotional lessons. Tunisia […]
The recent study on “Stock Music Market Share | Industry Segment by Applications (Editorial, Commercial, By Region, North America, US, Canada, Europe, and Germany), By Type (Royalty-Free (RF) and Rights-Managed (RM), Regional Outlook, Demand Growth & Revenue of Music Industry by Manufacturers, Company Profiles, Growth Forecast – 2027. » Analyzes current market size and upcoming […]
The lack of data and analytical intelligence has made it harder to spot trends and harder for artists, record labels, and places to navigate the industry. “We were wandering in the dark,” says Umek. Enter the Slovenian start-up Viberate. Founded in 2015 by DJ Umek and his two managers, Vasja Veber and Matej Gregorčič, the […]
My friend Andy Ross, who died at the age of 65 after cancer treatment, was a hugely respected music industry executive. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and was instrumental in the famous Blur vs Oasis chart battle of the 1990s, when Britpop groups released new singles on the same […]
Your browser does not support HTML5 audio Digestible news on the latest developments in China’s NFT, Blockchain and Metaverse fields, delivered to you weekly. This week: Bytedance is testing a metaverse-like social network, NetEase Cloud Music launches mini AI-powered music production app, The sandbox partners with Warner Music Group to create a virtual music room, […]
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Animal Concerts is aligned to revolutionize the music industry and prepare it for Web 3.0 in the most interconnected way Animal Concerts is a next-generation entertainment platform at the crossroads of distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The project’s goals are ambitious as they seek to take control of a massive […]
Tyler LenaneNashville-based punk rocker turned lawyer turned entrepreneur, worked in the music industry as it transformed with the rise of streaming. After careers in the legal and business development teams of Apple, Beats Music and Napster, he recognized a flaw in the way streaming services had grown over the years. They were “really poor at […]
In a three-way battle between the world’s most famous podcaster, the biggest streaming platform and an aging and curious musician, who would you bet on? I love Neil Young; Harvest is one of my favorite albums. But as it takes on Spotify and Joe Rogan, I know where to cut my losses. This is not […]
The debate over whether radio should pay royalties for the use of on-air music will air today in Washington during a hearing on the latest legislative proposal. The message from broadcasters in response will be simple: The music industry has walked away from efforts to reach the negotiated deal lawmakers prefer. “We’ve been sitting at […]
Glenn Wheatley, the former Masters Apprentices bassist and who went on to lead the Little River Band and John Farnham careers and run a media empire, has died aged 74. Noise11 understands Glenn contracted Covid over the Christmas period and had been in intensive care. Glenn joined The Masters Apprentices in 1968 and performed on […]
TAMARA KEITH, HOST: Artist Doja Cat has a hit song called “Say So”, complete with her own signature dance. (SOUND EXTRACTION OF THE SONG, “SAY SO”) DOJA CAT: (Singing) Day to night to morning, stay with me in the moment. KEITH: She didn’t invent dance. It was a teenager on TikTok named Haley Sharpe. It […]
Shenzhen, China, January 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME” or the “Company”) (NYSE:TME), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in Chinaunveiled recent national and international accolades for supporting music industry development, innovation and building a stage for global cultural exchange. Tencent Music Entertainment Group recently received several authoritative national and […]
Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn encourages people of Tipperary to apply for the 2022 strand of theMusic and Entertainment Business Assistance Program (MEBAS).Senator Garret Ahearn said: “Performing artists and people in the music industry such as the crew, who areimpacted by covid restrictions, should now prepare to apply for the music and entertainment sectorAid program […]
LONDON, January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Three music industry leaders have come together to launch a groundbreaking platform, MusicArt, which uses cutting-edge blockchain and NFT technology to revolutionize the way we enjoy musical artwork , old and new. “MusicArt is a unique new NFT platform focused solely on celebrating music-based art and imagery, making it […]
Sidney Miller Jr., the Exclusive black radio (BRE) founder of magazine and conference, died aged 89. The exact cause of death has not been revealed, EUR Web reports. Miller is credited with starting one of the first major magazines focused on black music. He started playing trumpet as a pre-med at Florida A&M University while […]
Sidney Miller Jr. *Sidney Miller Jr., a music industry giant has passed away. Miller founded and directed BRE (Black Radio Exclusive) magazine for over 40 years culminating in an annual conference and other events. He was 89 years old. At the time of this publication, we do not have specific details on the cause of […]
Washington: Jerry Crutchfield, songwriter, producer, publishing executive and music industry veteran, died Jan. 11, his family announced. He was 87 years old. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in addition to an illustrious career as a songwriter and producer, Crutchfield launched the Nashville office of MCA Music Publishing and served as its president for 25 years. […]
Brett Yormark was elevated to COO of Roc Nation, Compant CEO Desiree Perez announced this week. Yormark previously served as co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified and president of business operations and strategy. According to the announcement, Yormark will provide leadership and strategic vision across Roc Nation’s verticals while continuing to develop and execute long-term organizational […]
(Hypebot) – From major artists to major labels, the music industry is embracing Roblox. Warner Music Group even invested over $10 million and partnered with the startup. Roblox is an online gaming and game creation platform that allows users to program and play games created by other users. Over […]
J his year is billed as the year of judgment for music streaming. But here’s the good news – your resolutions don’t have to include canceling your subscription. Streaming saved the music industry and created a much improved landscape for recording artists. As always, the truth is complex, and it would take a book to […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – The music industry has plenty of superstars, but there’s a void in what you don’t see: women in behind-the-scenes roles. Women have long seen this discrepancy, and research from the University of Southern California Annenberg puts it in numbers. New efforts are underway to close the gap. ” Hello ! said […]
Jerry Crutchfield Seven-decade veteran of Music Row Jerry Crutchfield died January 11 at age 87. Crutchfield has had a multi-faceted career as a record producer, songwriter, label executive, singer, and music publisher. He produced hit country records for Tanya Tucker, Lee Greenwood, Tracy Byrd and many others. His gospel productions have been nominated for the […]
Express press service BENGALURU: NFTs are changing the arts and the creative industry as a whole. So what are they and how have they had an impact? What are NFTs? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, allow artists to create digital works (in any format) and sell them directly to their fans via the blockchain. It is […]
DETROIT — A company backed by billionaire Dan Gilbert is bringing a new record label to Motown with a focus on equity and artist ownership. The real estate developer is the lead investor and partner in a new music-based lifestyle, WRKSHP, which wants to help develop artistic talent in the Detroit metro area. “Music is […]
Washington, USA, 14 January 2022, ZEXPRWIRE, Washington State has been home to many legendary musical artists. Jimi Hendrix, Kenny G, Kurt Cobain, Quincy Jones, and the list goes on. Yet when it comes to the hip-hop genre, entertainers in the region have remained relatively quiet. That being said, don’t confuse a lack of exposure with […]
Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French called the music industry a “criminal enterprise” and compared it directly to drug trafficking. French, who also led the group, said he would not object to the suggestion that dealers know more about business transactions than the people who teach the process at university. “I survived the multiple ODs, […]
Overnight success has been a long time coming for Muni Long. The artist formerly known as Priscilla Renea landed a recording deal with Capitol in the late 2000s due to a viral YouTube hit. Pigeonholated and misunderstood, her artistic endeavor did not take off, but she quickly established herself as one of the industry’s go-to […]