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Lyric Reels Lets You Interact With Music Stars Through Video Annotation

Isaiah LilleyDecember 15, 2020

The next innovation in music culture is here as Instagram teams up with Genius to present Lyric Reels. Genius is the worlds largest destination for song lyrics...

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Sarah Schonert Releases New Indie Pop Album ‘Songs About Sounds’

Farra TaiJanuary 27, 2020

If you're a fan of indie-pop and experimental sounds, you'll love Sarah Schonert. Schonert is an eclectic-electronic musician from Peoria, writing, recording, ...

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Lil Nas X Hit With $25 Million Lawsuit Over Sample Clearance Issue

Isaiah LilleyJuly 27, 2019

Lil Nas X and Sony have reportedly been slapped with a $25 million lawsuit over and uncleared sample from his 2018 track "Carry On." The music publisher, The M...

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Spotify Introduces New Safety Feature: “Car View” for Android

Liz HollandJanuary 22, 2019

On Thursday, January 17th, Spotify announced that they are rolling out a new safety feature, called "car view." This feature is made specially made for playing ...

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PROHBTD Profiles System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian & His New Cannabis Brand 22Red

Joseph BraboNovember 30, 2018

System of a Down will go down as one of the world' best bands of all time. Their music, their art, everything they've done is a culmination of a vision they've ...

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Mac Miller Has Passed Away At The Age Of 26 Due To Overdosing - spotify singles

Two Mac Miller Singles Released on Spotify

Joseph BraboNovember 28, 2018

Two Mac Miller singles have been released on Spotify. Considered by many to be one of the best hip-hop artists of the past decade, Mac's death this past Septemb...

Hip-Hop1 min read

Rapper Jim Jones Meets With Gary V

Joseph BraboNovember 27, 2018

Jim Jones, known by most millennials for his song "Ballin" and for working with the legendary rap group, Dipset, recently met with Gary Vaynerchuk for the Daily...

Hip-HopPodcasts1 min read

The Music Modernization Act Is Now Law – Here’s What Has Changed

Liz HollandOctober 13, 2018

The Music Modernization Act (MMA) has been officially enacted into law as of Thursday, October 11. This bipartisan law helps artists collect royalties in a big ...

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Rick Ross Hospitalized After Found Unresponsive

Farra TaiMarch 2, 2018

Rick Ross has been reported to be in the hospital in critical conditions, after being found unresponsive at his place this morning in Miami. The legendary music...

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Papablack Davinci - My Whip (Music Video) | Watch This!

Mitch PfeiferSeptember 7, 2017

Papablack Davinci represents the often overlooked side of Seattle hip-hop, the streets. 'My Whip' is an ode to hopping in the car, turning on your own music, an...

Hip-Hop1 min read

Don't Miss Kid Cudi in Seattle at WaMu Theatre

Joseph BraboAugust 17, 2017

Legendary rapper, Kid Cudi, recently announced dates for his Passion, Pain & Demon Slaying Tour. The 27-city run will begin at the end of September in Phila...

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