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Renowned for his exceptional turntable mastery, DJ Roc Raida rose to prominence in the mid-90s, captivating audiences around the world with his electrifying routines. In 1995, he claimed the prestigious DMC World DJ Championship title, solidifying his place among the greatest turntablists in history. Just four years later, in recognition of his influence and groundbreaking […]

Ready to release that cover or remix? Don’t hit upload until you’ve read these 8 musician song licensing tips from Symphonic’s recent Easy Song masterclass. Musician Song Licensing Tips by Randi Zimmerman via Symphonic Blog Did you miss Symphonic’s Easy Song masterclass? No worries! We pulled together the most valuable tips into a quick recap to

Cassie confirms she received $20 million from Diddy within 24 hours of filing her rape lawsuit in 2023, during her second day testifying in the music mogul’s sex trafficking trial. Cassie Confirms Diddy Lawsuit Settlement Amount Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was back on the stand to testify against the embattled record producer on Wednesday (May 14). In addition

Look, I get it… Budgeting isn’t the most glamorous thing on the planet, but it is what keeps your releases on track, your team paid, and your artists supported. From setting up a monthly plan and budgeting for each release to tracking expenses and more, we’ve got you covered. If you run an independent label

The Weeknd is officially back on the road. On May 8, the “Open Hearts” singer kicked off his latest extension of the After Hours Til Dawn tour with special guest Playboi Carti. With this run of shows marking its fourth leg, ticket holders are curious to see how The Weeknd shuffles around his song selection.

ReOrder and Kalinda‘s latest collaboration, “Hard Kandii,” is precisely that kind of track that makes pounding Techno so irresistible. A relentless sonic assault that’s simultaneously brutal and pleasant. Released through forward-thinking label Reverie XO, “Hard Kandii” lives up to its name with a sound that pumps through your veins like the ultimate sugar rush. When

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lionsgate / Lionsgate Stephen King may not be the big name on the film scene that he was in the ’80s and ’90s, but us older folks are familiar with the man’s game so best believe whenever his name is attached to a new project we’re all in on whatever

Indie rapper G Herbo is bypassing streaming-first releases to bring his music directly to fans with impressive results. G Herbo released his two most recent mixtapes, Welcome to Fazoland 2 and Greatest Rapper Alive, exclusively through his superfan “G Herbo” app powered by MySeat Media. No Spotify. No Apple Music. No YouTube. Just new music

Exploring Emotional Depth in “For Granted / Move On” Emerging artist Major D-Star continues to captivate listeners with his latest two-part single, “For Granted / Move On,” deeply anchored in authentic emotional experiences. The lyrics vividly reflect the complexity of past relationships, the realization of one’s worth, and the resilience required to move forward. In