Month: July 2012

89 Percent of All Digital Music Revenues Come from Streaming… In Sweden

July 16, 2012
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Sweden is about the size of California. Its population is roughly that of North Carolina. So the question is whether Sweden represents a unique music market way over there, or a first mover that predicts the future for the rest of the world. And, if Sweden is what the world looks like tomorrow, is that…

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The Bloodbath Begins at EMI

July 16, 2012
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The rumblings on this started ahead of the July 4th holiday, as first reported by Digital Music News. And the initial chop involved least 5 ‘top A&R’ and ‘senior VP’ executives at EMI Music Publishing, according to sources within the building.  All of which closely followed the very high-profile exit of longtime Publishing president Big…

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A$AP Rocky Talks ‘LongLiveA$AP’ Album, Discovers The Dirty Projectors

July 16, 2012
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“Who’s that?” A$AP Rocky asks when the Dirty Projectors begin their set and start emitting their pitch-perfect vocal harmonies at the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival. When informed of the Brooklyn indie rock group’s handle, Rocky stands up to get a better view of the group. When he sits back down a minute later, he asks…

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Chromatics – Eclipse (Tour Documentary)

July 16, 2012
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In support of their U.S. tour, Oregon’s very own synth-pop outfit Chromatics unveil a rather abstract visual companion, titled “Eclipse.” Compiled and directed by Alberto Rossini, the documentary contains “two week tour montage” for the quartet which kicked off their stage odysee in Minneanapolis last Friday. All dates can be seen here. –Hypetrak

Lady Gaga Supports Kendrick Lamar at Pitchfork Festival

July 16, 2012
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Kendrick Lamar hit the stage at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago over the weekend, but it was the famous fan standing offstage who had everyone talking. Lady Gaga was seen cheering on the Compton MC as he performed. The odd couple have struck up a friendship, which they shared in a conversation on Twitter….

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50 Cent Gives His Thoughts On Frank Ocean

July 16, 2012
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50 Cent spoke with MTV about Frank Ocean and stated, “”Anyone that has an issue with Frank Ocean is an idiot.” –Real Talk NY

Leaders Of The New School Reunite At BK Hip-Hop Festival

July 16, 2012
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Saturday afternoon, Busta Rhymes headlined the annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. He brought out Slick Rick, Boot Camp Clik and A Tribe Called Quest, but all that was eclipsed by his Leaders Of The New School reunion. After nearly 20 years, here’s their first live performance of “Scenario”.

DJ Skee Interviews Soulja Boy

July 16, 2012
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During his visit at the Skee Lodge, SB discusses his forthcoming album Promise. He says he’s already worked with Game and Busta on the project. He also plugged his film Officer Down and clothing line Blvd Supply.

Large Professor On Sway In The Morning (5 videos below)

July 16, 2012
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Large Pro swung by Sway‘s morning show and delivered a performance. During his interview, he discussed his writing technique, collaborations in the 90s and his most memorable studio sessions. Check out the rest of the interview after the jump!

Sean Price Opens A Rap Clinic

July 16, 2012
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Dumb rappers need teaching. Luckily, Sean Price and Red Bull have teamed up to open up a rap clinic. There should be one of these on every corner. –Rap Radar