This article looks at an exceedingly revealing chart from Fortune detailing the revenue generated by the recorded music industry within the past forty plus years, including all of highs and some alarming lows as the music business has reacted to the introduction of new technology. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Rarely does one chart…
Citing throat problems, Kanye West ditches his Forum performance early
Kanye West has a cold. Or at least a sore throat. “My voice is so hoarse. I can’t finish the show,” the rapper told his thousands of fans just before ditching Thursday’s sixth gig at the Forum in Inglewood early. The rapper-producer-designer, who was performing his song “Only One” from atop a floating stage that hovered…
RZA Demonstrates Budget-Friendly, Music-Making Blocks at ROLI ‘Art of Beatmaking’ Session in Brooklyn
Rapper/producer RZA and Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club host Angela Yee met in an Apple Store in Brooklyn on Thursday night for “The Art of Beatmaking” session with musical software company ROLI, which unveiled the new Lego-esque music maker, the ROLI Blocks. The Wu-Tang Clan founding member delved into his creative approach as contemporary artist…
A Tribe Called Quest’s Final Album Will Feature Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, Elton John, and More
A Tribe Called Quest’s final album We Got It From Here, Thank You For Your Service is officially on its way Nov. 11, and now we know that it’s also got a stacked list of guest features. In a new profile about the group’s final album, The New York Times revealed that it will feature Kendrick Lamar, Elton John, André…
