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Nickelodeon Is Throwing a Family-Friendly Music Festival With San Holo, LP Giobbi, More
Get ready to see some of EDM, pop and hip-hop’s biggest stars share the stage with… SpongeBob SquarePants. Nickelodeon has announced NickFest, a family-friendly music festival coming this fall to Southern California. In an effort to cultivate an experience that highlights the lighthearted nature of the brand, every aspect of the fest will be inspired by the iconic children’s cable channel’s programming. Organizers promise food from star chefs inspired by their programs, activities based on fan-favorite Nickelodeon show moments and special appearances from some of the brand’s notable characters like Arnold from Hey Arnold, Tommy and Chuckie from Rugrats, Blue from Blue’s Clues and Bikini Bottom’s SpongeBob and Patrick. And, of course, plen...
Marshmello Snags Production Credit on “Space Jam 2” Song by 24kGoldn and Lil Wayne
The Toon Squad are making a resounding comeback as Space Jam: A New Legacy, a sequel 25 years in the making, hits theaters this weekend. The movie’s star-studded soundtrack hit streaming services early, with artists such as John Legend, LIL UZI VERT, Big Freedia, SAINt JHN all contributing to the effort. The album also includes a stealthy production credit for Marshmello. The masked hitmaker has kept his foot on the gas after the release of his recent album Shockwave, lending his smooth production stylings to 24kGoldn’s “Control The World” featuring Lil Wayne. Mello keeps it clean with a punchy hip-hop production that keeps melody to a minimum. Backed by the simple strum of an acoustic guitar, the track positions the quick-witted verses of ...
Kygo, Madeon, More to Perform at Breakaway Music Festival 2021: See the Full Lineup
Ohio’s Breakaway Music Festival is officially returning this fall. Prime Social Group has unveiled that the two-day, two-stage, multi-genre festival is confirmed to light up Columbus once again at the Historic Crew Stadium on September 3rd and 4th, 2021. This will be the six-year anniversary of the event after taking the previous year off due to the pandemic. What sets Breakaway Festival apart from its counterparts is how they curate their lineup. While most event groups throw a wide net to catch any of the big-name artists of any given year, Prime Social Group curates it specifically to Columbus music fans. This year is proving to be one of their best yet with Kygo, ILLENIUM, Madeon, SOFI TUKKER, Gryffin, Channel Tres, Elderbrook, Two Feet, and many m...
NGHTMRE Drops Massive Remix of ZHU’s “I Admit It” With 24kGoldn
NGHTMRE is known for throwing fans into a frenzy with his productions, so of course when he stepped up to the plate to take on ZHU‘s latest single “I Admit It,” featuring 24kGoldn, he made sure to deliver. The remix hits across all cylinders, delicately balancing his signature powerful bass with intricate synth work. NGHTMRE takes the listener on a journey, never letting you get too comfortable by throwing in sonic curveballs around every corner. There’s a little something in there for the heavy bass fanatics and for those who prefer to keep things more mellow. “ZHU is one of my personal favorite artists and it’s always dope working with him. He has an amazing vision for what he wants and always makes it happen,” NGHTMRE shared in a press releas...
24kGoldn’s Call of Duty
“Yeah, that’s my real name,” Golden Von Jones, better known as rapper 24kGoldn, tells SPIN over the phone from L.A., where it’s 10:30 am and he just woke up. “Being born in 2000, in the Chinese Zodiac, it’s also the Year of the Golden Dragon.” The idea came from his father, who was having second thoughts about the name until fate intervened with a 1978 classic by Frankie Beverly & Maze. “On his way home from work, he looked out over the sunset, and it was the most beautiful golden sunset he’d ever seen. And he goes and he turns on the radio, and the song ‘Golden Time of Day’ comes on. And he goes, ‘Oh, fuck, it’s a sign.’” CREDIT: Ricardo Gomes “Mood,” 24kGoldn’s collaboration with Texan rapper Iann Dior, has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks since Octo...
ZHU Shares New Bass-Heavy Track “I Admit It” With 24kGoldn
Grammy-nominated artist and producer ZHU has dropped a brand new single featuring vocals from Platinum-certified rapper 24kGoldn, perhaps best known for his latest hit single “Mood.” Although this is an unexpected pairing, ZHU does have a tendency to keep fans expecting the unexpected. ZHU previewed “I Admit It” a one week ago, revealing a sneak peek of the tune and offering a taste of his signature textured, hypnotic, and downtempo sound to reel listeners in. Not included in the 30-second preview was the lyrical component from 24kGoldn, which adds serious dimension to the massive collaboration. The music video for “I Admit It” is a true testament to ZHU’s multifaceted artistic abilities. Many know him as an ...
ZHU Announces New Collaboration With Platinum-Certified “Mood” Singer 24kGoldn
ZHU has announced a brand new single with 24kGoldn, the rapper and singer-songwriter behind the global Ian Dior-assisted smash hit “Mood.” ZHU took to social media to share the news of the upcoming track and share a preview. From the short clip, it sounds like fans can look forward to one of ZHU’s signature and hypnotic downtempo electronic offerings. Considering the star-power here, “I Admit It” has all the accoutrements of an international hit. Lightning may very well strike twice for 24kGoldn, who recently reached Platinum status with “Mood.” Check out ZHU’s preview of “I Admit It” below via Instagram. Meanwhile, ZHU is currently mired in a lawsuit with longtime collaborator and Mind of a Genius&nb...
