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Mac Mini for Musicians: The Budget-Friendly Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For
If you're a music artist looking to elevate your home studio setup without emptying your pockets, Apple just dropped the perfect piece of...
Nov 7, 2024


AI-Driven Records: UMG’s Plan to Reshape Music Creation and Licensing
Universal Music Group’s (UMG) latest venture into AI, in partnership with SoundLabs, represents a major shift in how music may be created...
Nov 4, 2024


Twitch's New DJ Program Breaks Barriers, Raises Royalty Questions
Twitch is making waves in the music world with its newly announced DJ Program, giving DJs a legal avenue to livestream mainstream music...
Nov 1, 2024


Worldwide Worthy & DJ Fresh: A West Coast Classic Reimagined
Tidal Link: Everyone Can Play This Link <iframe src="https://embed.tidal.com/albums/396251363" width="800" height="300"...
Nov 1, 2024


"The Marathon Continues: Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Expands with Marathon Burger"
Marathon Burger, located at 7507 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles, recently expanded its menu to include a plant-based burger option, catering...
Oct 31, 2024


Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Addresses Ticket Pricing Controversies and Scalping Challenges
In a recent conversation at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino tackled some of the live music industry's...
Oct 30, 2024


Why Sony Music CEO Believes Hip Hop Needs an Underground Resurgence
Rob Stringer, CEO of Sony Music, shared insights on the evolution and current challenges facing hip hop in a recent interview, offering a...
Oct 30, 2024


Why Kendrick Lamar’s Non-Traditional Interview Could Signal a Shift in Hip Hop Media
In a recent move that caught the industry’s attention, Kendrick Lamar chose to conduct an in-depth interview outside the traditional hip...
Oct 29, 2024


Bridging Sounds: Terrace Martin’s Jazz Journey Through Hip-Hop
Terrace Martin’s music is as complex and captivating as his journey. Raised in South Central Los Angeles, Martin is an artist, producer,...
Oct 29, 2024


Cardo Got Wings - MADeMAN (Album)
Cardo doesn't release rap records often but this was niiiicccceeeee. With guest appearances from Payroll Giovanni, Larry June, Kamaiyah...
Oct 28, 2024


Tips for Artists in 2025 from Sean "Brandman" Taylor of No Labels Necessary
Sean Brandman Taylor, co-founder of No Labels Necessary, a music-first marketing agency, recently shared his insights on how artists...
Oct 28, 2024


Ab-Soul’s Soul Burger: A Conceptual Tribute Beyond Hip-Hop Norms
With Soul Burger , Ab-Soul takes listeners on a journey far beyond a typical album release. The project, named in honor of his close...
Oct 28, 2024


Anderson .Paak Opens "Andy's," A Speakeasy Jazz Bar in West Hollywood
Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak has officially launched his new live-music venue, Andy's , bringing a fresh take on West Hollywood’s...
Oct 24, 2024


Dom Kennedy Reflects on Challenges to Bringing “Yellow Album” to Streaming Platforms
West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy recently opened up about the ongoing struggle to get his 2012 Yellow Album on streaming platforms like...
Oct 23, 2024


Building the Blueprint: The Art of Team Building for Independent Artists
In a recent United Masters podcast, David Malhado, Head of Marketing, and King Carter, EVP of South Coast Music Group and manager to...
Oct 23, 2024


Tommy Richman Submits Million Dollar Baby for Grammy Rap Categories After Saying He’s "Not a Hip Hop Artist"
Tommy Richman’s viral TikTok hit Million Dollar Baby is set to compete in the rap categories at the 2025 Grammys, despite the artist’s...
Oct 23, 2024


Kendrick Lamar Declares Doechii “The Hardest Out,” Shifts Spotlight in Female Rap Scene
Kendrick Lamar, one of the most respected voices in hip-hop, recently took to Instagram to crown Doechii as "the hardest out." In an...
Oct 21, 2024


United Masters: A Launching Pad for Independent Artists
In a recent interview with XXL, Steve Stoute, the founder and CEO of United Masters, gave the listerns some updates on brand and spoke...
Oct 18, 2024


Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & Orange Juice 2 Is in the Works—And Fans Are Ready
Earlier this year, Wiz Khalifa stirred up some disappointment when he announced on the Back on Figg podcast that there wouldn’t be a...
Oct 14, 2024


JasonMartin's Rebrand and Jay Worthy's Longevity Mark a New Era for West Coast Hip-Hop
West Coast hip-hop is enjoying a resurgence, and two key figures—Problem, now going by his birth name Jason Martin, and Jay Worthy—are...
Oct 14, 2024
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