Month: March 2013

Lyor Cohen Planning New Venture

Lyor Cohen, the man that’s responsible for bringing you some of your favorite rappers, looks to be in the planning stages of a new business venture. One that’s going to include many facets of the music industry. Check out the story below. Music mogul Lyor Cohen is lining up his next act. After eight years…


Machine Gun Kelly, Macklemore & Danny Brown win MTVu Woodie Awards

The MTVu Woodie Awards, an annual award show held in Austin, Texas during SXSW to cater to the taste of the college demographic. Hosted by Machine Gun Kelly and Tegan and Sara, the awards show saw performances from Travi$ Scott (who brought out special guest T.I.), Pusha T, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Meanwhile, awards…


THE HOST. CHOOSE TO LISTEN To Be Released March 26th On KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records

  So Stephenie Meyer (Twilight creator) & I will be executively producing her next movie’s soundtrack. “The Host” soundtrack called “Choose To Listen” which will be released on KIDinaKORNER. “The Host” which is based on the top selling novel, spent 26 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and 36 weeks on…


Afrojack’s Universal Deal: Inside The Hitmaker’s Major Move

One of dance music’s biggest stars has expanded his business with an eye on further mainstream success. Grammy Award-winning producer Afrojack has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Universal Music Group, clearing the way for Island Records to release the Dutch artist’s debut album, led by current single “As Your Friend” featuring Chris Brown, later…


Pharrell, T.I. & Kendrick Lamar In The Lab

 


Mixing Vocals for Earth Wind & Fire – Into The Lair #60

In the 60th Into The Lair, Dave Pensado walks you through some vocal mixing techniques he used for a track off the most recent Earth Wind & Fire record.


Getting Started in the Music Business with Pat Magnarella

Pat Magnarella reps two HUGE bands in Green Day and Goo Goo Dolls. But, how did he break into the Music Business to eventually get on path to managing these acts? He reflects on his days back in college where he started out doing Concert Promotion for his school, then moving to New York to…


Akai MPC Fly Now Available, Turns Your iPad Into An MPC

Akai Pro has announced that the MPC Fly 30 – an MPC controller case for the iPad – is now available for 30-pin devices. The MPC Fly can work as a controller for any Core MIDI application, but is tailored to working with the iMPC app. Features: Compatible with any iPad with 30-pin connector Compatible with virtually any…


Epic Trailer Music Composer Yoav Goren (Immediate Music)

The SoundWorks Collection talks with Composer Yoav Goren in his Santa Monica studio to explore the exciting and creative process of epic trailer music composing and producing. About Yoav Goren: Born in Israel and raised in New York City, Goren was born into a family of artists that includes a sculptor, painter, and filmmaker. Encouraged…


Gucci Drops Waka From Brick Squad

Here we go again. For a third time, Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane are going their separate ways. No reasons were given, but Gucci tweeted that Waka has been dropped from 1017 Brick Squad Records. [RapRadar] Waka flacka flames officially dropped off brick squad 1017. Big Guwop say give me a offer fa this disloyal lil nigga Waka reacts: Somebody tell Gucci Mane…