Month: June 2012

Pete Galli: artist manager and owner of the Los Angeles-based Galli Management

June 21, 2012
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In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Pete Galli is an artist manager and owner of the Los Angeles-based Galli Management. He oversees the careers of The Bravery, Damone, and Andrew W.K.

Katy Perry to Launch Her Own Record Label

June 21, 2012
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At the age of 27, Katy Perry has already sent 11 singles to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and sold 3.7 million albums to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan. She’s been an actress and will soon be hitting the silver screen with the July premiere of her 3D movie, “Katy Perry: Part of Me…

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Sonic TALK 272 – Ethan Winer

June 21, 2012
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We are lucky enough to have a special guest in the form of Ethan Winer this week. His latest book – The Audio Expert – Everything You Need To Know About Audio is just out now and is a guide to the science and electronics of audio – but for the non maths graduate. There’s…

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NAS CO-SIGNS AZEALIA BANKS AND MEEK MILL

June 21, 2012
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You know you’ve made it when Nas is mentioning your name. The hip-hop legend is bestowing praise on two young rappers, one he calls the “total package” and the other who is giving the streets a voice.   While A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Electronica all have Nas’ respect, he singled out fellow New…

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French Montana Calls YN On EVR

June 21, 2012
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On last Friday’s Keep It Thoro show, French Montana reached out to YN to talk about his potential summer smash, “Pop That“, the Bad Boy/MMG alliance, and bringing Ma$e back to the rap game.Excuse My French due July 17 this Fall? Peep playlist and whole show here. –Rap Radar

Imagine Dragons “It’s Time” #4 Billboard Alt.!!!!!!!

June 21, 2012
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WOW! Congrats to Imagine Dragons #4 on Billboard alt (greatest airplay and sales gains this week)!!!!!!!!!!!

Billboard’s Live Blog On The U.S. Senate’s Hearing On Universal-EMI Merger

June 21, 2012
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The Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights will hold a hearing on the Universal Music Group-EMI merger at around 2pm ET today, Thursday, June 21 and Billboard.biz is live blogging it here (see below). Scheduled to appear before the subcommittee are: Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group chairman and CEO; Roger Faxon, CEO…

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Ryan Leslie & Jay Electronica In The Lab

June 21, 2012
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Apparently, Jay Electronica is still making music. And recently took a picture in the studio with Ryan Leslie. Only time will tell if this more than just another random photo-op. –Rap Radar

Wale On Chuck Brown & Third LP Pressure

June 21, 2012
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Backstage at the Roots Picnic, Okayplayer turned their cameras on Wale. He spoke on music pioneer Chuck Brown and the pressure of creating his third LP. We’ll see if it bust pipes this December. –Rap Radar

F. Gary Gray Begins Casting N.W.A Film

June 21, 2012
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It’s been over two years since word got out about the N.W.A bio-pic. John Singleton was rumored to direct, but nothing ever materialized. Nine months later, F. Gary Gray is steering the ship and tweeted the name of the movie for an open casting. If it weren’t for the age requirement, Elliott would be a shoo-in for DJ Yella. –Rap Radar