Killer Mike appears to have an issue with downloading Jay-Z’s highly anticipated album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. The Run the Jewels emcee tweeted about this yesterday (July 1), letting followers know that he wouldn’t be downloading Jay’s album. Attaching a picture of the Magna Carta Holy Grail Samsung app’s permission settings to his tweet, Killer…
Dubspot @ Harvard University – DJ / Producer Workshop w/ Shiftee + Dan Freeman
Dubspot instructors and Harvard alumni Sam Zornow (a.k.a. 2X DMC Champion DJ Shiftee) and bassist/singer Dan Freeman of C0 headed up to Cambridge, MA to present a workshop on DJing and production at their old alma mater in April of 2013. Head over to our blog for more info: http://bit.ly/129Jon7 In this recap video from…
Warner Music Group Closes on Acquisition of Parlophone Label Group
Warner Music Group, the major label acquired by Len Blavatnick and Access Industries in 2011, has completed its acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group from Universal Music Group in a deal announced in May. The deal was closed for £487 million (roughly $740 million). Along with Parlophone, the transaction sees the Chrysalis/Ensign labels in the…
Cy Fyre Presents Behind The Beat : Big Boi x Sleepy Brown – The Thickets dir. by Eight Hour Films
Cy Fyre of The Fyre Factory Music Group gives you a look Behind The Beat on Big Boi’s “The Thickets” off his 2nd solo Album “VICIOUS LIES AND DANGEROUS RUMORS” featuring Sleepy Brown, Produced by Cy Fyre Co-Produced by Big Boi & Chris Carmouche. Dir. By EIGHT HOUR FILMS [BeatMakingVideos]
Raekwon Speaks On Working On “Magna Carta Holy Grail”
In this Interview with Montreality, Raekwon speaks about: – His passion for literature, favorite books (0:13) – His favorite cartoon character (1:26) – His favorite videogame (1:57) – His last meal of choice (2:34) – The true definition of a “G” (2:57) – His upcoming studio album – F.I.L.A. (3:33) – Working with JAY-Z on…
RIAA Updates Rules Before Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carta’
The RIAA has heard Jay-Z’s #newrules loud and clear. The music industry’s trade organization will update its policies to allow its digital album certifications to be handed out upon release date, rather than after the 30-day waiting period still applicable to physical releases. “We think it’s time for the RIAA … to align our digital…
Kris Kross’ Chris Kelly Died of a Drug Overdose
A cause of death has been named in the case of Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly: drug overdose. A medical office investigator said Monday that a toxicology screening found a mixture of drugs in Kelly’s system at the time of his May 1 death, the Associated Press reports. Betty Honey of the Fulton County Medical…
Pharrell Williams Sues will.i.am
After rapper/producer will.i.am filed a notice of opposition against fellow hitmaker Pharrell Williams last week over the latter’s new brand, “i am OTHER,” Williams has decided to hit back with a full-on lawsuit of his own. In Pharrell’s suit, he claims that his use of “I Am” is completely different from will.i.am’s use. He explains…
Tiësto Takes Shots With Giorgio Moroder & Disses Daft Punk
During Electric Daisy Carnival week in Las Vegas, the superstar DJ known as Tiësto had the opportunity to sit down with Giorgio Moroder who had recently collaborated with Daft Punk. Tiësto was honored that Giorgio had stayed the entire 3 hours during his set as he was one of Tiësto’s “youth heroes.” Tiësto admits that…
Will.i.am Lawyer Sounds Off on Pharrell Trademark Dispute
Attorneys for Will.i.am Pharrell Williams are in a heated exchange over trademarks will.i.am owns and trademark applications by Williams. At issue is who has the right to use the words “I Am” and how they can use it. The events leading up to the public dispute started over 12 months ago when Williams filed eight…
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