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Drake has been going hard this year. On top of his It’s All A Blur Tour, which he coheadlined with 21 Savage, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All The Dogs. While the album prompted some mixed reactions, fans seemed to love the J. Cole collaboration “First Person Shooter,” which reached No. 1 on […]

[UPDATED] Spotify will not pay any royalties on tracks until they receive more than 1000 streams yearly, according to multiple sources. The new threshold, expected to go into effect early next year, is part of efforts by Spotify, other music streamers, and major labels to redistribute royalties from what UMG CEO Lucien Grainge calls”garbage” tracks

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Fulton County PD / Fulton County Sheriff’s Department In a blow to Hip-Hop artists, an Atlanta judge has ruled that lyrics by Young Thug and other of his YSL associates can be used at his RICO trial. “They’re not prosecuting your clients because of the songs they wrote,” Judge Ural

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Originating from a city situated to the northwest of Boston, Icyhallow emerges as an up-and-coming artist, brimming with talent in the music industry. His artistic journey was initially ignited by the raw and unfiltered styles of XXXTENTACION and Duwap Kaine, which led him to contemplate pursuing a similar path. Today, Icyhallow crafts his music with

© Microsoft Bing Image Creator Listening to music while driving is something many of you enjoy. After all, very few experiences are as exciting as enjoying your favorite tunes while out on the road. However, when listening to music while driving, you are often distracted. That, in turn, might lead to accidents. Your choice or

Photo Credit: Joseph Baura As a musician, you’re likely looking for ways to promote your music and build your fan base. One option that many artists consider is hiring a music publicist. But how do you know if a publicist is a right choice for your career? At what stage of your career does it

A testament to TikTok’s revitalizing powers, Brazilian Bossa nova is making a surprise reemergence in today’s music scene through artists like Billie Eilish with her song “Billie Bossa Nova.” by Michelle Hyun Kim of Chartmetric Blog Coming to prominence in 1950s to mid-60s Brazil during a brief period of democracy, bossa nova — a blend of

When Drake tapped J. Cole for the For All The Dogs standout track “First Person Shooter,” many said the OVO honcho allowed the Dreamville Records founder to out-rap him.  Joe Budden was among the critics, citing the song as “a big part of what my overall issue is with Drake.” He also implied Cole lined