Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes video — including interviews with Jamie Lidell, DJ Shiftee, Jeremy Ellis, Tim Exile, Mr Jimmy and visual collective Pfadfinderei — and experience Mostly Robot firsthand. At the debut performance at Sónar, scores of festival goers witnessed the birth of a brand-new electronic supergroup, as all band members brought their A game…
Richard Branson Wants to Buy Back Virgin Records from UMG
Via Guardian/Allindstrom Sir Richard Branson has opened talks with Universal Music in his bid to buy back Virgin Records, saying the label behind the Spice Girls had been “mismanaged” over the past decade. Branson, speaking for the first time about his ambition to return to the business he started more than 40 years ago, said…
Kanye West Signs w/ CAA for Booking Agent
Via Billboard Kanye West and his longtime agent Cara Lewis have been reunited at CAA. The superstar rapper had been previously represented by Lewis at William Morris Endeavor, where her client roster also included Eminem, Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Common, Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, B.o.B. and Soulja Boy. She joined CAA in…
R.I.P. Da Internz’ Artist Aaron Michael Cox
“It is with great sadness & heaviness of heart that we announce the passing of Aaron Michael Cox. Please keep his family in your prayers.” Aaron Michael Cox, who was set to be the first artist from the production duo, Da Internz’ label passed away last Friday after his battle with testicular cancer. The singer/songwriter was only 22. As far…
Swizz Beatz’s Megaupload Scandal
Grand revealing, grand closing. A day after Swizz Beatz was exposed as the head of the file sharing website Megaupload, the site has reportedly been shut down with employees indicted. No word if Swizz was charged. More details to come. UPDATE: Swizz not named in indictment. UPDATE 2: Megaupload lawyer says Swizz was in negotiations…
CyHi The Prynce Talks Kanye West, ‘The Hardway Musical’ & Facing Criticism
It’s not that CyHi The Prynce doesn’t hear the criticism being whispered — it’s that he doesn’t care. The rapper, born Cydel Young, has never paid much attention to the doubt-filled comments regarding his career. His understated presence beneath the G.O.O.D. Music umbrella hasn’t affected his relationship with his label head, so he’s paying no…
Pusha T Talks GOOD Music Album and His ‘Dark, Cinematic’ Solo Debut
Although “Cruel Summer,” the compilation album from Kanye West‘s GOOD Music label, is less than a month away from hitting stores on Aug. 7, little is known of the blockbuster hip-hop project. An official track list, music video release and any sort of performance opportunities have yet to surface — but don’t feel bad, says…
50 Cent & Soulja Boy Might Drop A “Father, Son” Album
50 Cent and Soulja Boy linked up in the past for, “Mean Mug,” and may soon drop a compete project.
Tech N9ne Earns First Gold Single
After years of putting in work independently, Tech N9ne earned his first gold single with “Caribou Lou“. The song appeared on his 2006 album, Everready (The Religion). Says Tech: It’s a wonderful accomplishment to have a Gold record. My fans are the reason this happened and I can’t thank them enough. To know that they…
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