Category : Artists
Independent Artists: Understanding Music Licensing
Independent artists need proactive music licensing strategies to succeed. Expert Winston Giles explains how owning masters and avoiding samples increases placement chances....
The D.O.C. Gives Revealing Playboy Interview
Rap legend The D.O.C. gives exclusive Playboy interview revealing plans to reinvent himself 25 years after his debut album and tragic car crash that took...
Jimi Hendrix’s People, Hell and Angels Debuts at No. 2
Jimi Hendrix's posthumous album People, Hell and Angels debuted at #2 on Billboard 200, marking his highest chart position since 1968's Electric Ladyland....
Harlem Shake Creator Dispute: Baauer Owes Money
Two artists, Hector Delgado and Jayson Musson, are demanding compensation from Baauer claiming their vocals were used without permission in the viral hit 'Harlem Shake.'...
Frank Ocean Faces Lawsuit Over Song Lost from Channel Orange
Frank Ocean faces lawsuit from producer Micah Otano over the Channel Orange track 'Lost.' Otano claims he co-created the song but was cut out of...
Ringo Starr Exhibition to Open at GRAMMY Museum in June 2013
The GRAMMY Museum debuts Ringo: Peace & Love, the first major exhibition dedicated to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, opening June 12, 2013....
Bob Marley Estate Expands Global Rights Partnerships
Bob Marley's estate announces major partnerships with Bravado for global apparel rights and CAA for brand representation, expanding the reggae legend's commercial reach....
Kanye West Upset Over MTV’s Hottest MC Ranking
Kanye West called into Hot 97 to express frustration over his #7 ranking on MTV's Hottest MCs list, defending his Cruel Summer album and lobbying...
Hot 97 Prepares for 20th Anniversary of Summer Jam Festival
HOT 97 announces Summer Jam XX celebrating 20 years of the world's longest-running hip-hop festival at MetLife Stadium with 55,000 expected attendees....
D’Angelo Celebrates 39th Birthday With New Album
D'Angelo celebrates his 39th birthday as his highly anticipated third album nears completion. Producer Questlove confirms the project is 99% done....
Destiny’s Child “Love Songs” Now Available
Destiny's Child releases Love Songs compilation featuring romantic tracks from their catalog plus new song Nuclear. Collection spans 1998-2004 albums....
Joe Jackson Reflects on Michael’s Life and Untimely Death
Joe Jackson breaks his silence about son Michael's death, comparing his isolation to Howard Hughes and defending his tough parenting style that shaped the Jackson...
New Jack Swing Artist Father MC Facing Scam Accusations
Father MC, known for 1990 hit 'I'll Do 4 U,' faces allegations of scamming aspiring artists by charging $700 studio sessions and sharing tracks with...
Celebrity Guests to Showcase Innovations at 2013 CES Event
Major celebrities including Maroon 5, 50 Cent, will.i.am, and Travis Barker to showcase latest technology innovations at 2013 CES in Las Vegas....
iTuneCharts.com Launches Advanced Tracking for iTunes Sales
iTuneCharts.com launches revolutionary service tracking iTunes Top 400 songs with real-time data, helping artists and labels monitor chart positions beyond the standard top 100....
Vesta Williams Album: “Better Days” – March 12, 2013
Vesta Williams' posthumous album 'Seven' releases March 12, 2013, featuring new single 'Better Days' now on iTunes. The legendary R&B singer's final studio work showcases...
Tracy Randall Releases “Troubled Times” Album
Tracy Randall releases his new album 'Troubled Times' December 11, 2012, blending R&B sounds with gospel messages. The 14-track album features the single 'I Am...
VaShawn Mitchell & Big Brothers Big Sisters
Grammy-nominated gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to recruit African American male mentors nationwide. The initiative addresses the critical need for...
Photographers Celebrate 50 Years of Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones 50 X 20 celebrates the legendary band's 50-year career through iconic photographs by world-renowned music photographers from 1963 to present....
Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence Debuts at Number One
Colt Ford's Declaration of Independence debuts at #1 on Billboard's Country Albums chart through independent label Average Joe's Entertainment. The album also reached #1 on...
Chris Ludacris Bridges Relaunches Karmasworld.com
Ludacris relaunches Karmasworld.com, his interactive educational website created with daughter Karma, featuring 11 new songs and games for kids....
Sheri Jones-Moffett Records Sophomore Album
Grammy-nominated Gospel singer Sheri Jones-Moffett records her sophomore album this weekend in Memphis with producer Myron Butler and mentor Donald Lawrence....
In You Can’t Be Serious News: Octomom is Now a Rap-Singer
Octomom signed with Global Groove Entertainment to release dance track 'Get on the Dance Floor' featuring singing and rapping. The song drops August 1st....
R Kelly Claims “Best of Both Worlds” Was for Him & Tupac
R Kelly reveals in his autobiography that his album 'Best of Both Worlds' was originally planned as a collaboration with Tupac Shakur before the rapper's...
BJ Murphy & Momentum Marketing Boost Corporate
Radio host BJ Murphy partners with Momentum Marketing to promote corporate credit building programs in Charlotte, NC through his WGIV morning show....