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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg’s classic record “Deep Cover” celebrates 25th anniversary

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By Melgie Claire

“Deep Cover” by the artist Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg. The cover art: Epic Records/SOLAR Records

There are twenty-five years, Dr. Dre, who aims to bring the 2024 Olympic Games to Los Angeles dropped his first solo song, “Deep Cover”, also known as “187.” The song, which appeared on the soundtrack of Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum film “Deep Cover”, was the first version by Dre post-N.W.A. and was a perfect fit for the future of the now legendary “Death Row Records”.

“Deep cover” album reached # 166 on the Billboard 200, which is far below the success Dre has achieved with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella. However, the record established Dre as a breakout artist and introduced the world to Snoop Doggy Dogg – who last week helped induct 2Pac in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

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Atomic Blonde New Trailer Delivers Some Fierce Remix

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By AI Creative Media

Yes, the coolest music video this week comes in the form of a movie trailer, that of Charlize Theron’s new action thriller Atomic Blonde. From that cool mash-up of Kanye’s “Black Skinhead” and Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”, to a remix of the Eurythmics’s “Sweet Dreams”, and some help from New Order, the trailer’s music captures the intensity of its impressive fight scenes.

After playing Imperator Furiosa in the George Miller masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road, we now see Theron back for more butt-kicking action, this time on a spy mission while looking sassy in a pair of stilettos. Following Mad Max and this weekend’s The Fate of the Furious, it seems that Theron is in a good place establishing herself as an action star.

Based on Antony Johnston’s 2012 graphic novel The Coldest City, Atomic Blonde is an action spy thriller set in Berlin’s world of espionage underworld, centering on the eve of the collapse of Berlin Wall. The story follows Theron’s Lorraine Broughton on a mission “to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies”.

Directed by David Leitch (John Wick), and written by Kurt Johnstad (300), the movie also star James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones and Sofia Boutella. The film made a big splash at South by Southwest back in March and will open nationwide on July 28.

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Complete list of 2017 Billboard Music Award nominees

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courtesy of Billboard.com

Drake leads the 2017 Billboard Music Awards Nominations. The Chainsmokers were also recognized for their hits “Closer” and “Don’t Let Me Down,”. The two artists set a record for most nominations in a year, with 22 nominations each. Not surprising since both dominated the charts the past year. Other big nominees include Twenty One Pilots with 17 nominations, and Rihanna with 14.

All in all, the nominations represent current familiar who’s who in the music industry. The 2017 Billboard Music Awards are set to air May 21 on ABC.

Here is a complete list of nominations for this year’s Billboard Music Awards >> Continue reading →

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“Heatstroke” by Calvin Harris

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By Nicole Patrice

Calvin Harris just released another hot collaboration “Heatstroke”.

Harris is a well known, talented singer that is currently signed to multiple labels. With a large fan base and top rated tracks, this superstar is gaining the likes of many. He has done collaborations with top artists such as Rihanna, Kelis, Ne-Yo and more. His unique voice and hot swag is a real crowd pleaser gaining him fame all around the world.

Harris’s popular songs “We found love” with Rihanna and “Thinking about you” has created a huge buzz and was liked by many. He is one of the best singers in the UK, topping the charts for his album releases and singles.

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An Album Review: Pure Comedy by Father John Misty

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By Sukhbir Dhillon

Father John Misty’s, also known as John Tillman album released on April 7, 2017, making it his third album in the past five years, yet this album, thematically, takes on on a whole new world of it’s own. Pure Comedy is reflection of Tillman’s perspective on the current state of the world, and by that extension, the album take on darker tones and almost creates a sense of hopelessness in the listener, surely Tillman intended for this.

From the first track-list, also titled Pure Comedy, to the last track, “In Twenty Years or So”, Tillman presents himself as a modern prophet by taking his earlier ideas from songs, like “Bored In The USA”, and building on the concepts of the sedation of the American people by means of media.

Yet even with the ideological difference Pure Comedy takes on, the music that his fans are familiar with is still there, but what truly makes Pure Comedy special is what it achieves beyond the notes. This album is a prophecy from a man who has had enough and it will be interesting to see if his predictions prove to be correct.

Overall, old fans and new fans will be able to enjoy Pure Comedy as much as they allow themselves to.

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Kanye West Launches Kim Kardashian-Tested Jewelry Line

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By Melgie Claire

What better way to test the jewelry line than letting your famous wife rock it before you drop it? This is exactly what Kanye West did with his new range of gold jewelry, together with highly respected lapidary Jacob the jeweler.

“I wanted to create something that would represent timeless love,” said Kanye to VOGUE.
Classic Line 12 pieces inspired by the Florentine art of the 14th century, and few times it has been used by the love of his life.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2017: Tupac, Journey, Pearl Jam

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By Armando

It was a memorable night of great music and personal moments for the class of 2017 who were induced into annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame friday night. The ceremony was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Inductees include Pearl Jam, Joan Baez, Tupac Shakur, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey and Yes, while producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers received a special award for musical excellence.

For the first time in more than ten years, the surviving members of Yes’ performed on stage. Also a special night for Journey fans, Steve Perry was back on stage along with Neal Schon and the rest of the band to accept their award. Kravitz also performed to honor Prince with an emotional performance of “When Doves Cry”.

David Letterman inducted Pearl Jam and praised the band for years of great music as well as their off stage work. “Human rights, environment, whether it was poverty, they didn’t let it wash over them, they would stand up and react,” he said. There is no doubt Letterman is a big Pearl Jam fan. He raved about the band’s “Hail, Hail” performance back in 1996, and since then came back six more times on the show.

For his part Vedder talked about a new generation of voices specifically Chance the Rapper. “That’s the kind of music activism that gives us all hope,” Vedder said.

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Diddy Opens Charter School In His Hometown

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By Nicole Patrice

Sean PDiddy Combs opens a new school in Harlem New York. Students gather to honored the mogul as he cut the ribbon at 1E. 104th St.

Sean Combs is a rapper, producer, entrepreneur, singer and song writer. His first job was newspaper delivery when he was a young boy. He is a bright person who was very devoted to having a successful future. He attended Howard University and was working as a doorman to pay for collage. The five time Award winner has had many achievements such as producing his own TV show called Making The Band, developing a clothing line called Sean John which is very popular in the young communities, managing talent shows and hosting events.

Diddy is founder of Cîroc Vodka in which he personally came up with all the flavors and founded Bad Boy Records in 1993. Sources say the name (Bad Boy Records) was inspired by a 1975 movie called Mohogany. Diddy is considered one of the greatest rappers and record producers that is affiliated with many artists in the industry.

The successful entrepreneur launched a liquor called DeLeón Tequila and a TV network called Revolt TV.
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Kanye West’s Life of Pablo

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By Melgie Claire

Almost a year after the release of his eighth studio album, “The Life of Pablo”, Kanye West has purpose to celebrate. On Tuesday (April 4), Pablo reached platinum status, according to a statement from the Def Jam label rapper. A representative of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the Billboard certification.

Although the label says that the project is the first streaming album to go platinum, Billboard reported that in April last year TLOP was briefly available for sale on Kanye west official website upon launch in February. TLOP – which entered into exclusive Tidal – got the number 1 on the Billboard 200, after 70 percent of the album’s debut earnings – 94,000 equivalent albums units – are due for streaming. (TLOP streamed over three billion times in the world). In addition, the Kanye West site sells digital downloads for $ 20.

Although it was difficult to know if the platinum status was part of the album’s sales in addition to streams, source says that the RIAA does not break down the components of certification. Platinum certification reflects million albums equivalent units, combining traditional album sales, sold album of songs and streaming audio and video on demand. Billboard contacted representatives of Kanye West for additional comments.
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Kendrick Lamar “Humble” Song Review

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By Nicole Patrice

On March 30th Kendrick Lamar debuted a new single “Humble” from his forth coming album. The song had been sparking controversy since the day of release, leaving fans with unanswered questions as to who the rapper is referring to in this subliminal masterpiece.

In one verse, he says “Who dat nigga think in ‘that he frontin’ on man man? Get the fuck off my stage I’m da sandman.” There has been lots of tension in the game, perhaps Kendrick is trying to school these hype souls by sending suggestions to the haughty figures. In the song, Kendrick also shares his opinion on black women. He says “I’m so **** sick and tired of the Photoshop.

Show me something natural like ass with some stretch marks,” Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on his comments by saying “black women aren’t the only ones that Photoshop, the racial comment is absurd.”Kendrick displayed himself as a sovereign in the video, having his men bow down to him while he gives directions. The video is a classic, very unique with a hint of imagination.

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