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Following the debut edition of S2O New York last summer, leading event promoter Pulse Events is thrilled to announce S2O New York 2.0, the return of NYC’s Songkran (Thai New Year) celebration at the legendary Brooklyn Mirage. Over the course of two days, the 2025 iteration of S2O will feature star names like Slander, Dillon […]

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jeff Kravitz/MTV1415 / Getty The beef with Kanye West and Taylor Swift continues. Sources say she is taking legal action against him after his latest slander campaign. Athlon Sports is reporting that Taylor Swift is considering taking her grievances with Kanye West to a court of law. Earlier this week,

The vocalist for international touring metal band Thy Art Is Murder is leaving the band because he can’t making a living as a musician. McMahon is unusual in that he’s leaving the road entirely. But many other musicians have recently had to cut back or cancel tours over rising costs. New global trade wars and

Multitalented artist and advocate Ukpeme Akpan Okon, known musically as UkpEmem, continues to inspire with the release of her latest single, “Cherry Blossom.” A lush, soul-stirring track rooted in themes of resilience, beauty, and growth, the song arrives as a powerful message for our times—one that celebrates not only the external world but also the

Running a label ain’t cheap… and whether you’re just getting started or looking to go bigger, funding is a major piece of the puzzle. From bootstrapping your way to the top to landing grant money or pitching to investors, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Luckily for you, we’re here to help! Knowledge is power, as they

#TooCloseToLove Following the success of his breakthrough single “Caught in the Rain”—a radio favorite that captured the attention of Swedish tastemakers—Alvin returns with his latest heartfelt offering, “Too Close to Love.” This powerful pop ballad weaves emotion into every note, drawing listeners into Alvin’s world with its minimal yet striking production, poignant lyricism, and undeniable

Hold onto your dancing shoes, folks! Techno queen Lilly Palmer has done it again, unleashing one of her boldest videos for the new banger, “Party Don’t Stop.” She links up with U.K. rapper Ad-Apt—and the result? Pure dance floor destruction in the best possible way! A Fusion That Just Works When you mix Lilly Palmer’s

Wiz Khalifa is coming back strong with the highly anticipated project Kush + Orange Juice 2, the sequel to the classic from 2010. Last month, the rapper announced the release of April 18th and ensured fans that it will be worth the wait. “Everytime i play kush and orange juice 2 i realize how blessed

The just announced One Night Live tour offers a new collaborative touring model for emerging artists. Playing live successfully is harder than ever for musicians and the independent venues that host them thanks to rising costs and increased competition. Live Music Society, D-TOUR, and Salt Lick Incubator have joined forces to explore a new model