At a studio on New York’s Upper East Side, I’ve just met up with WyclefJean, ostensibly to talk about new music, but at the moment, Clef’s mind is 1,500 miles away, in his native land of Haiti—and understandably so. Only a day before, Hurricane Matthew had become the latest disaster to befall the Western Hemisphere’s most…
Why The Rebirth Of Liner Notes Matters For Music
In the old days, consumers of music were able to flip through liner notes of an album in order to ascertain precisely who was behind their favorite tracks. Now, after a digital hiatus, new technology could once again make this information, plus more, easily accessible once again. _________________________ Guest post by Deborah DeLoach, VP at VeVa Sound…
Live Nation Reports Another Record Quarter with $3.21 Billion in Revenues
Live Nation has reported another record quarter, earning $3.21 billion on a constant currency basis in the third quarter, a 23 percent increase year-over-year. Constant currency operating income stands at $190.8 million for the quarter, a 24 percent increase year-over-year. Stock was up 3.21 percent as of this writing in after-hours trading. The company sold…
DJ Mustard, Mike Will Made-It, Timbaland, and Wondagurl Offer Major Keys About Producing at ComplexCon
The art of producing has developed into a beast of its own over the years, to the point that producers have become just as popular as rappers. Mike Will Made-It, DJ Mustard, Timbaland, and Wondagurl all came together under one roof at ComplexCon for the “Wax on It” panel hosted by Young Guru to share some stories behind their career paths. Image…
