HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Joe Budden is no longer pursuing his rapping career but his formidable past as a lyricist still follows him as he continues to rise in the podcasting ranks. Via his eponymously named podcast, Joe Budden drew the ire of JR Writer, who returned sharp barbs in the direction of the retired […]
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Former Hypebot Editor Kyle Bylin is back with a dive into how music can unite residents and drive economic development if communities look beyond superstars and corporate music behemoths, nurture local musicians, and support local live music. by Kyle Bylin I’m reading This Must Be the Place by Shain Shapiro, who co-founded Sound Diplomacy, an agency focusing
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The Amazon Music Live concert series is back. Last week, Lil Durk took the stage. This past Thursday, October 12, it was producer extraordinaire Metro Boomin‘s turn. Metro’s artistic credits include some of the biggest names in music, so he was sure to bring out a special guest. During the show, Metro and Offset came
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Introduction: Worcester, Massachusetts is abuzz with excitement as local celebrity rapper Apollo the Boss announces his collaboration with rising artist Mula Monopoly in an upcoming music video. Apollo the Boss, also known as Jason Simpson, has gained recognition not only for his undeniable talent but also for his unwavering support of fellow artists from his
Established in 2006, M for Montréal is now recognized as Quebec’s most important initiative for indie music exports. Interested in checking it out this year? Here’s everything you need to know before you go… About M For Montréal Date: November 15-18, 2023 Location: Montréal, Canada M for Montréal promotes both the underground music scene and the professional
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Almost a year to the day after retiring his Hitler Wears Hermes series with a magnificent 10th volume, Westside Gunn is right back at the DopeHouse with his next opus, And Then You Pray For Me. Which, according to Gunn, will be his last studio album… “This is going to be the last album where
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Photo Credit: Good Faces Sending your music to writers, bloggers, or curators can sometimes lead to coverage or a playlist addition and, in the process, expose your work to a broader audience. However, you should follow certain best practices to increase the chances of the recipient reading and acting on your email. In this article,
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As he continues to solidify his status in the Dance music realm, Codeko returns with a new single “Sad Reality.” Featuring LA-based songstress Casey Cook, listeners will be offered a moment of vulnerability and self-reflection as the UK-native coins his first solo release on Ophelia Records. In just a few years, Ed Clark, known as Codeko,
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Show Hollywood Beyond the colour of money and they’ll make a hit record out of it! Birmingham, UK band Hollywood Beyond was the creation of singer and songwriter Mark Rogers, who fronted the band that also included Andy Welch, Steve Elliott, Dean Loren, Mike Burns, Cliff Whyte, Carol Maye and Maggie Smyth at various stages.
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