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Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun Estate & Others Hit with Sexual Misconduct Suit by Former Employee, Dorothy Carvello
Just days after Atlantic Records and the estate of its late co-founder Ahmet Ertegun were hit with a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a former employee, the entities are now facing a second complaint detailing similar allegations of abuse –– only this one casts a wider net. On Sunday (Dec. 4), Dorothy Carvello – a former A&R executive with the label and author of music-industry expose Anything for a Hit – filed suit against Atlantic, the label’s parent company Warner Music Group, Ertegun’s estate, former Atlantic co-CEO & co-chairman Doug Morris and former chairman and CEO Jason Flom. In the exhaustive complaint, Carvello alleges she was “horrifically sexually assaulted” by Ertegun and Morris and that Atlantic, WMG and Flom (then an Atlantic vp) enabled the abuse. “During her employ...
Atlantic Records Accused Of Using Bots To Inflate Views For Don Toliver Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Q-Tip’s industry rule 4080 still rings true today. Atlantic Records is being accused of using bots to juke the numbers for Don Toliver’s new video. As spotted on Complex, the New York based company is facing some serious heat after the release of the MC’s “Do It Right” visual. Several viewers noticed that the video had a glaring amount of suspect comments ranging from irreverent emojis to your typical spam language. As expected, they took their findings to social media and had Twitter calling foul on the Houston, Texas rapper’s name. So much so the chatter got back to him and his team. One of Don Toliver’s representatives denied any foul play in a statement to TMZ. “Just like other artists and their teams who have been attacked wi...
Iggy Pop Signs With Atlantic & Andrew Watt’s Gold Tooth Records for Next Album Release
Punk icon Iggy Pop has signed with Atlantic Records, in partnership with producer Andrew Watt‘s Gold Tooth Records, for the release of his next album, the companies tell Billboard. “I’m the guy with no shirt who rocks,” said Pop in statement. “Andrew and Gold Tooth get that, and we made a record together the old-fashioned way. The players are guys I’ve known since they were kids and the music will beat the s— out of you. Have a great day.” The first release from Pop’s forthcoming album, debut single “Frenzy,” is slated to drop on Oct. 28. The album is Pop’s first since 2019’s Free, released by Caroline International/Loma Vista. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Andrew and Gold Tooth into the Atlantic family,” said Atlantic Records chairman and CEO Craig Kallman. “As a brilliant producer...
Crooked Colours Find Hope In Chaos On New Album, “Tomorrows”
There are a handful of artists who, when they speak, sing or cry, we listen. Bob Moses, Elderbrook, RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho; these acts and the stories they tell are the closest things electronic music has to folklore, their compelling croons famous to the point of instant recognition. With their new album, Tomorrows, Crooked Colours have joined this elite cohort of melody-makers. It’s been a long road to get to the release of this “COVID album”; you might recognize 2020’s “Love Language,” the first track to mark the project’s three-year rollout. Slow-burning and sun-drenched, it was an instant hit. Overall, Tomorrows tells a sweeping tale of resilience, recognition and self-discovery across 13 tracks of house-infused indie pop. There&#...
Meek Mill Clarifies Roc Nation Management Departure: ‘We Came to That Agreement Together’
In the wake of Billboard‘s report that Meek Mill has parted ways with Roc Nation Management, the chart-topping rapper took to Twitter to issue some clarifications. “All I seen today was meek and roc part ways,” he tweeted Monday (July 11). “…I’m personally handling my own business so I can take risk and grow ..we came to that agreement together.” The rapper continued that he’s still tied to the larger Roc Nation company, including a label deal for his Dreamchasers imprint, his work with Reform Alliance — a non-profit organization he created with Roc Nation founder Jay-Z that’s set on eliminating unjust sentencing laws in the United States — as well as “many other investments” with Hov. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In another tweet posted min...
Meek Mill Clarifies Roc Nation Management Departure: ‘We Came to That Agreement Together’
In the wake of Billboard‘s report that Meek Mill has parted ways with Roc Nation Management, the chart-topping rapper took to Twitter to issue some clarifications. “All I seen today was meek and roc part ways,” he tweeted Monday (July 11). “…I’m personally handling my own business so I can take risk and grow ..we came to that agreement together.” The rapper continued that he’s still tied to the larger Roc Nation company, including a label deal for his Dreamchasers imprint, his work with Reform Alliance — a non-profit organization he created with Roc Nation founder Jay-Z that’s set on eliminating unjust sentencing laws in the United States — as well as “many other investments” with Hov. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In another tweet posted min...
Listen to Whethan’s Stunning Sophomore Album, “Midnight”
Queue this one up on your car speakers and prepare to be taken on a ride. Out April 29th via Atlantic Records, Whethan‘s MIDNIGHT album is a stunning sophomore showing, proving in only nine tracks and 27 minutes that its critically acclaimed predecessor, FANTASY, was only the tip of his ever-enlarging iceberg of imagination. “[It’s] going to be a totally different side of me you haven’t heard before,” Whethan had promised in January. Just hit play on its booming opening track, “LOCK IT UP” (with Yeat, midwxst and Matt Ox) and you’ll immediately notice the growth. Quirky, dance pop-minded sound design has been traded out with swells of rap (“OUT THE WINDOW” with Overpade), hyperpop (“MENTAL”...
Executive Turntable: CMG Names Digital Marketing SVP, Atlantic Taps Viral Marketing Head
Rebecca “Dimplez” Ijeoma was named senior vp, digital marketing & content development at Capitol Music Group (CMG). Ijeoma will co-lead the company’s digital department alongside CMG senior vp, digital strategy, business development & operations Nicholas Osborne out of CMG’s Hollywood headquarters. In the role, Dimplez will be tasked with strengthening marketing collaborations with digital and social media partners through campaigns and projects, while focusing on direct-to-fan engagement and commerce on a marketing campaign level. Dimplez’s hire marks a return for the executive at CMG, where she previously served as director, digital marketing from early 2017 through more than half of 2018. In that role, she was a key force in launching R&B singer Queen Naija, among other proj...
Roddy Ricch Talks Meek Mill, Atlantic Records & More With Akademiks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Roddy Ricch is one of the young stars of the current generation of Hip-Hop acts in the mainstream and he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. In a recent chat, the Compton, Calif. native talked up his relationship with Meek Mill, their shared label of Atlantic Records, and more. Roddy Ricch sat down with DJ Akademiks for the Off The Record podcast, covering a wide range of topics. During the fireside chat, Ak and Roddy dove into a recent outburst from Meek Mill regarding Atlantic and how the label is withholding music from the Philadelphia star. Meek also named Roddy in the dustup with Atlantic, saying that the label drove a wedge between the pair but according to Roddy, that wasn’t exactly the case. In Roddy’s words, the issues Me...
NBA YoungBoy Says “Don’t Sign To Atlantic” In First Post Back To Instagram
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gary Miller / Getty The talent who the new generation heralds as The GOAT is back on social media. NBA YoungBoy’s first post urges other performers to not sign to his record label. As spotted on Hip-Hop N More the Baton Rouge, Louisiana native has returned back to Instagram. On Wednesday, February 9 he popped up on his account with a simple but very straightforward message to all artists. The visual read “Don’t sign to Atlantic” and he doubled down on the suggestion in his caption by saying “trust me.” This is not the first time the “Right Foot Creep” MC has expressed dissatisfaction with his recording home publicly. Earlier this month he questioned Atlantic Records about how they were handling his career and alleged that the company was baller ...
Blame The Label: Meek Mill Claims Atlantic Records Finessed Him Out Of Roddy Ricch Deal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Atlantic Records is having a bad week. Meek Mill has stepped up to accuse the record company of blocking him from signing Roddy Ricch. As spotted on Rap-Up Magazine the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native recently gave his recording home a piece of his mind. On Tuesday, February 1 he took to Twitter to expose the alleged jig. “So look I made Atlantic records 100’s of millions and let them rape me out out Roddy a artist they came to me about in jail … they still saying I can’t drop music until 9 months after my last album got blackballed just wrapped buildings and Nina art with talent …” he wrote. “They didn’t put nothing into expensive pain and then said I can’t drop another project for 9 months at the end of my contract after I...
Tiësto and Karol G Team Up for Easygoing Summer Anthem, “Don’t Be Shy”
“Is it love or lust?” Karol G questions on her new track with EDM powerhouse producer Tiësto. While the new single, “Don’t Be Shy,” doesn’t seem to find a solution to this age-old dilemma, it does manage to find a tantalizing middle ground between the distinctive flavors of its collaborators. Featuring bouncy bass beats, lusty vocals and a floor-bounding dance drop, this one is headed straight to top of the set list for Tiësto’s packed fall tour schedule. Surprisingly, “Don’t Be Shy” is the first time Tiësto has ever worked with a Latin artist, according to a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1. It’s also Karol G’s first time singing in English. The ...
