Industry, Music Industry

SAMTHING SOWETO KICKS OFF THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH TRIPLE MUSIC VIDEO RELEASES THIS WEEKIsphithiphithi hit-maker, Samthing Soweto, kicks off the festive season with three music video releases this week for hit singles: "Akulalkei," "AmaDM" and "Lotto.""Akulaleki," "AmaDM" and "Lotto" are the top performing singles off Samthing Soweto's debut album, Isphithiphithi, which earned him a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first local artist to have a simultaneous number-one single and album on Apple Music - achieving this whilst Isphithiphithi was still on pre-order.In an unprecedented move in his career, music lovers can enjoy three striking [...]

If you are thinking about a career in radio, then perhaps the biggest hurdle is securing your first work placement. In a highly competitive industry, finding a way in can prove extremely tricky. We spoke with Point Blank, a world-renowned music school offering Radio, Music Production and DJ classes, to uncover their advice on how to get your foot firmly in the door. [...]

NEW EPISODE OF "˜SUPER SOUL SUNDAY' OPRAH & DR. MAYA ANGELOU, PART TWO AIRS SUNDAY, MAY 19 AT 11AM EST/PSTON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORKPictured here: Dr. Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey at Harpo Studios in Chicago, ILPhoto Credit ©Harpo Inc.Episode Description:Oprah's conversation continues with beloved mentor and internationally acclaimed author, Dr. Maya Angelou. Discussing her latest book, "Mom & Me & Mom," Dr. Angelou reveals how her tough, but tender-hearted, mother transformed her life.A global Renaissance woman, Dr. Angelou is hailed as one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. [...]

HARRY STYLES + ALESSANDRO MICHELE COLLABORATION IN CELEBRATION OF HARRY'S NEW ALBUM, FINE LINEHarry Styles has announced a special collaboration with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele in celebration of the release of his new album Fine Line.Styles released the limited edition t-shirt today on his official store and will be available until Thursday December 19. [...]

Radio Facts: Hot 97's DJ Magic's 6th Annual Car, Bike and Lifestyle Show picsHot 97's own DJ Magic was back at it again, for his 6th Annual Car, Bike and Lifestyle Show. The "Take It to the Streets" tour took it to South Shore Nissan this year, where exotic cars and women were in abundance. Straight Movin was in full force as DJ Magic and Prince Carter came through with the ultimate entertainment and networking experience. [...]

Originally posted August 7, 2014. Radio Facts: In the video (below), music producer Carvin Haggins expresses his dismay over the current state of urban radio's playlists. He states the playlists are loaded with degrading lyrics promoting sex and violence and that peer influence will always superseded parental influence. Radio's Q Deezy is in a very tough position, defending urban radio. Deezy disagrees and states that his parents did a great job considering where he grew up where most of his friends ended up on drugs or dead. [...]

Today, Atlanta-based rapper/producer/songwriter Nebu Kiniza releases his new EP Back2Lyfe via RCA Records, which marks his first project release since From Me 2 U in 2018.

SONG SUFFRAGETTES ANNOUNCE THE LSSW GROUP AT J.P. MORGAN AS THEIR FIRST-EVER PRESENTING SPONSORYesterday at an invite-only reception at The Listening Room Café, Song Suffragettes announced that The LSSW Group at J.P. Morgan Securities would be the first-ever presenting sponsor for the all-female, singer-songwriter collective. [...]