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Dua Lipa's Radical22 Signs Global Administration Deal With Warner Chappell Music
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 The recently launched independent media & management company Radical22, currently representing Dua Lipa and launched by her and her manager, Dukagjin (Dugi) Lipa, has signed a global administration deal with Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG). ... 
D Double E And TenBillion Dreams Unveil 'No Reign. No Flowers.' EP
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 In a new chapter for D Double E, the EP title is a reflection on his own life and career, the struggles that came with the journey, and how he's always had faith in himself. Including recent singles “Ghetto Love Story” and “Life Line” featuring the soulful tones of Hamzaa, this EP also features sin... 
Skepta Releases New Single 'Can't Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy)'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 Skepta releases new single 'Can't Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy)' - an atmospheric and evocative house track sampling 'Tears Dry On Their Own' in collaboration with the Amy Winehouse Foundation.... 
ODUMODUBLVCK Releases New Mixtape 'EZIOKWU' (THE TRUTH)
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023 🩸ODUMODUBLVCK releases new mixtape 'EZIOKWU' (THE TRUTH) alongside video for 'BLOOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR' featuring Bloody Civilian and Wale. Featuring an impressive role call the diaspora’s most vital names - Amaarae, TeeZee, Cruel Santino, Bella Shmurda, Fireboy DML, Wale, Reeplay and more.... 
J Hus debuts #1 on UK Albums Chart With 'Beautiful and Brutal Yard'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 Following a three-year hiatus, Beautiful and Brutal Yard, the third studio album from J Hus storms in and claims the #1 spot across The Official Albums Chart in the UK. Beautiful And Brutal Yard features a stellar line up of collaborators including Burna Boy, Popcaan, Jorja Smith, CB, Naira Marley, ... 
International Superstar Davido Announces UK Shows
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023 These highly anticipated shows come on the back of Davido's previous UK shows in 2022 and the record-breaking launch of his fourth album, 'Timeless,' which has been making waves and breaking global records, catapulting him to his first-ever Top 10 position on the UK charts, and sparking a wave of ex... 
Anne-Marie Drops New Track 'Trainwreck'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Ahead of her upcoming third studio album UNHEALTHY, British pop star Anne-Marie has dropped her new single, “Trainwreck.” Produced by Billen Ted (Raye, Becky Hill) and written by Anne-Marie, Kamille (Dua Lipa) and Plested (Lewis Capaldi), the song captures the sweet relief of breaking free from a ba... 
J Hus Announces New Album for July Release
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023 J Hus set the scene alight recently with his single “It’s Crazy” which earned him a Top 15 across the Official UK Singles Charts. A mere few weeks later, he came with the explosive “Who Told You” Ft. Drake which earned him the biggest first week streams of 18 million worldwide and landed at #2 acros... 
Jazz Is Dead Releases New Single 'No End' Off of Tony Allen JID018 Produced by Adrian Younge
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... 
Jazz Is Dead Announces New Album With Legendary Afrobeat Drummer Tony Allen
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defi... 
J Hus Returns With Explosive New Track 'It's Crazy'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 J Hus, the darling of UK Rap and the Afro-fusion pioneer releases his explosive new track ‘It’s Crazy’. Produced by Fumes (Rimzee, MoStack) and The Elements (Burna Boy, AJ Tracey, Headie One), ‘It’s Crazy’ comes with a frenetic visual directed by Taz Tron Delix (Stormzy, Headie One, Calvin Harris).... 
Rinse Announces Acquisition of London's Kool FM
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Rinse continues its mission to support and champion UK underground music as it announces its acquisition of London’s iconic Kool FM, one of London's original pirate radio stations that gave birth to Jungle/Dnb in the early 90s. Whilst currently off air, Rinse are working on an exciting relaunch, wit... 
Wizkid Announces London Show Date
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023 Prior to the release of More Love, Less Ego, Wizkid dropped the singles “Money & Love” and “Bad To Me”. Along with featuring on Chris Brown’s track –“Call Me Every Day”. The 13-track album features collaborations with Skepta, Shenseesa, Ayra Starr, Skillibeng, Naira Marley and Don Toilver.... 
Naira Marley Recruits BackRoad Gee for 'Vawulence'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022 Produced by Vibez Ace and featuring London’s BackRoad Gee, the track is the first in a new Marley-created genre he dubs Gangpiano and marks the first new release from Marley since his debut album God’s Timing’s The Best released in May of this year. The track also follows Naira’s feature on a brand ... 
evrYwhr Releases New Single “Roll On Me” Featuring Patoranking
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022 GRAMMY-winning songwriter, singer, and producer evrYwhr has released his new single and music video “Roll On Me” featuring Nigerian superstar, Patoranking, via Saint & Citizen Music. The song — produced by Trakmatik (Keyshia Cole, Jordin Sparks, Fergie), Swanky, and Hvstle — gives listeners a reason... 
Apple Music Live Presents A Performance From Nigerian Superstar Wizkid On November 14
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2022 Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling superstar Wizkid's recent performance at The Roundhouse in London will be available to stream on Apple Music in over 165 countries next Monday, November 14th at 12p PST / 3p EST / 8p UK time. ... 
Apple Music Live Presents Performance From Nigerian Superstar Wizkid This Fall
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 Wizkid will be the latest artist to take the stage for Apple Music Live, the live performance series on Apple Music giving the biggest stars in music a global platform to connect with audiences around the world. Apple Music Live has previously featured exclusive live streamed performances from Harry... 
Aitch Releases His Debut Album 'Close to Home'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Platinum-selling 22-year-old Manchester rapper Aitch releases his debut album, Close To Home. Listen via Capitol Records / 10K Projects. To celebrate this milestone moment, Aitch reveals the heart-warming video for “My G” featuring Ed Sheeran. The visual was filmed at The Langdon Down Centre and fea... 
Lojay & Sarz Recruit Chris Brown for 'Monalisa' Remix
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022 Lagos-based Afro-fusion artist Lojay and internationally renowned super-producer Sarz (Beyoncé, Drake, Wizkid, Burna Boy) have released a brand new remix of their recent smash single 'Monalisa' featuring multi-platinum certified, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B superstar Chris Brown.... 
Pharrell Williams Announces 'Something In The Water' Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022 SITW will celebrate art, culture and music with performances by Ashanti & Ja Rule, Ashe, Baby Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, Dominic Fike, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, María Isabel, JID, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, T... 
Nigerian Wunderkind Rema Announces 14 Date US 'Rave & Roses' Tour
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022 Hitting a total of 14 dates across the US, the tour is a major career milestone for Rema, who just released his debut album Rave & Roses on March 25, and immediately proved himself as an artist on a trans-continental trajectory. The album also saw him top charts across Africa, as well as debuting on... 
Le3 bLACK Releases New Single 'Vagabond'
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022 South London’s Le3 bLACK continues to shine with his latest release 'Vagabond'. The single is the third track on his upcoming EP. Lee, as he's known to his friends, wanted it to be done in a way where the track progresses from sound to sound yet stayed connected throughout. He utilises an overall ba... 
Governors Ball Music Festival 2022 Lineup Announcement
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022 Governors Ball has announced the lineup of 60+ performing artists including headliners J. Cole, Halsey, and Kid Cudi, all with strong ties to NYC. They’re joined by performers including Playboi Carti, Roddy Ricch, Glass Animals, Migos, Jack Harlow, Kaytranada, Joji, Louis The Child, Clairo, Jazmine ... 
Johnny Yukon Debuts New Single 'Soon'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 30, 2021 Earlier this month, Johnny Yukon returned with new track “Mystery,” which quickly reached the top 25 on the SoundCloud Pop chart and is continuing to climb.... 
Ultra_eko Releases New Single 'Phoenix Rising'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021 Ultra_eko has released an EP and three critically acclaimed albums, drawing the attention of Vents Mag, HipHopSince1987 and Urbanista. Additionally, his works were selected for Repost Exchange's best tracks of the year podcasts for 2019 and 2020.... |
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