Month: June 2013

Itunes Top 10

It’s a beautiful morning for Robin Thicke, Imagine Dragons, Jimmy Iovine and John Janick, who have collectively seized the #1 and #2 slots on the singles chart with the legit smashes “Blurred Lines” and “Radioactive” (the latter on KidinaKorner/Interscope, to be accurate). Pharrell Williams, too, has good cause for celebration, having featured roles in both the…


Off The Record: Ski Beatz

Brooklyn rapper and Warner Brothers signee Dyme-A-Duzin invites fans and hip-hop enthusiasts out for a night of music and fun courtesy of LRG, PUMA and Malibu Red to celebrate the release of his “Father’s Day” music video directed by Court Dunn. Taking place on June 19 from 7-9pm EST. [Beat Making Videos]


Thor Polysonic Synthesizer For iPad

Tim Webb put together this tutorial on Propellerhead’s new Thor for iPad. “There are already many excellent Thor tutorials for the Reason rack,” notes Webb, “but I think this does a good job of addressing the specific uses and needs of iPad users.” Along the way, he tries out some polysonic action and determines that…


Waka Flocka Flame to Produce Amanda Bynes’ Rap Album

Amanda Bynes is getting in the rap game with some help from Waka Flocka Flame. According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper is in talks to sign the troubled actress to his label.  The deal hasn’t been finalized yet, but the Brick Squad Monopoly boss has already begun scouting writers for her debut album. Waka FaceTime…


Jay-Z To Repurpose Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

Jay-Z will be using lyrics from Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” according to Courtney Love. In a recent interview, Love shared that she has allowed Jay-Z to use the lyrics and that they are “friends.” “I’m letting Jay-Z use lyrics – Francis [Kurt Cobain’s daughter] would freak [if she knew this.] Jay-Z’s huge and we’re…


Jay-Z, Adele, and John Legend Honor Rob Stringer at UJA Luncheon

  Some of music’s most powerful artists and moguls gathered to salute Columbia Records chairman Rob Stringer as UJA-Federation Music Visionary of 2013 at The Pierre hotel in New York City on Friday. Jay-Z suited up and mingled with fellow artists Adele and John Legend and music executives L.A. Reid, Doug Morris, and Clive Davis….


Larry Khan Rumored to Join Interscope

Word on the street says former Jive Urban promo vet Larry Khan has been tapped to join Interscope President of Urban Music Joie Manda as head of Urban promotion at the label. You can read about it in Billboard whenever it gets announced.  [Hits Daily Double]


Nardwuar vs. Logic

While in Vancouver, Def Jam’s Logic finally got his interview with Nardwuar. After discussing the story behind the reach out tweet, Nardwuar treated him with vinyls from Sinatra to No I.D. He’s excited. [RapRadar]


Pandora Files Motion to Keep Low Publishing Rates

In another tactical move to keep its publishing costs from rising, Pandora has filed a motion with the ASCAP rate court, making the case that publishers looking to cut their own direct deals with Pandora are in fact bound by the ASCAP consent decree and cannot withdraw their digital rights from the performance rights organization….


Deezer CEO on U.S. Launch: ‘We Are Considering’

It could be this year. It could be next year. That’s how Deezer CEO Axel Dauchez surmises his Frenchg subscription service’s entry into the United States. The Paris-based Deezer has embarked on an aggressive international roll out which now sees it available in more than 180 markets. The United States and Japan – the world’s…