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Nicki Minaj previously announced the release of a deluxe edition to her last album Pink Friday 2 featuring 5-8 extra songs. But now she is changing plans. In a surprise announcement on Sunday night, the superstar told fans that she was scrapping the idea of the GagCityRELOADED deluxe that was supposed to be out Sept […]

If you’re looking to get your music featured in TV, film and more, working with a sync rep can feel a bit mysterious to the uninitiated. That said, we’d like to demystify this process. In this post, you’ll get an inside look at what’s going on behind the scenes so you can know exactly what

Nicki Minaj couldn’t resist commenting on Super Bowl Halftime Show producer Jesse Collins confirming Jay-Z picks the event’s headliner on Monday (September 16). The leader of the Barbz posted a laughing emoji on social media in reaction to Collins’ interview with Variety. “It’s a decision that Jay makes,” Collins told Variety. “Since we’ve been on

In an impressive team-up of talent, the Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes and acclaimed Durban-born and London-based singer-songwriter Julia Church combine forces for their new single, “Modern Tragedy.” The track sits at the Cheat Codes’ signature intersection of dance-electronic and Pop, riding on undulating basslines, driving beats, and ethereal melodies from the famed producers, while

Image Image Credit Screenshot of The Weeknd’s “Dancing In The Flames” video Image Size landscape-medium On Friday (Sept. 13), The Weeknd released “Dancing In The Flames,” the first single from his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. The visual companion — shot on Apple’s imminent iPhone 16 Pro — showed the Canadian singer cruising in a

Where music is discovered matters. Focus on music trigger cities can supercharge music marketing, according to a study from Chartmetric. What is a Music Trigger City? Imagine throwing a rock into a pond and watching the ripples expand outward. “Trigger cities share many common characteristics including diverse music tastes (going beyond just the domestic repertoire),

ICYMI, Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event included a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming music video for The Weeknd’s latest single, “Dancing in the Flames,” shot entirely on the just announced iPhone 16 Pro. The music video, from director Anton Tammi and director of photography Erik Henrikkson, will premiere on Friday, September 13.  See the teaser HERE The all-new iPhone

As a songwriter, one thing you need to absolutely make sure you do is register with a Performing Rights Organization like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. These are the people who make sure you’re getting paid every time your song is played! In this post, we’ll explain how to do it. Here’s everything we know. Everything

It’s not every day that an artist is recognized for their success outside of music. In fact, there’s an unusual dichotomy between what rappers do and what they’re celebrated for. While most of today’s key players in hip-hop are hard at work scoring new milestones in their careers, some acts are doing the groundwork through