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Pete Townshend: “Someone needs to occasionally slap Rick Rubin”
The Who guitarist took a shot at the renowned producer during a recent podcast appearance. Pete Townshend: “Someone Needs to Occasionally Slap Rick Rubin” Spencer Kaufman
Jermaine Dupri Says Reluctance To Produce For Janet Jackson Caused Issues In Relationship
During a recent podcast episode, Jermaine Dupri opened up about his relationship with Janet Jackson and why he wouldn't produce for her. The post Jermaine Dupri Says Reluctance To Produce For Janet Jackson Caused Issues In Relationship appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
#BruhNews: Ashanti Reveals Producer Asked For A Couple’s Shower In Exchange For Tracks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dave Simpson / Getty Ashanti continues to expose the music industry. She now shares that a producer once was asked for a couple’s shower in exchange for tracks. As per TMZ the Long Island, New York native recently paid a visit to The Breakfast Club. While she discussed a variety of topics it was her shocking reveal regarding a proposal she once got from a collaborator. “I’ve been in a crazy situation with one producer,” she said without naming the creepy individual. “I think I might have talked about this once.” The songstress went on to give more detail regarding the upfront negotiations. “We did two records together. He was like ‘OK, I’m not going to charge you. You’re my homie,’” she recalled. Fast forward some months and the man behind the boards...
TikTok Is Testing Ground for New Singles — Why Labels Love It (and Some Artists & Writers Don’t)
Artists have previewed unreleased songs at live performances and with radio stations for decades, but thanks to the rise of TikTok and a handful of successful DIY social media campaigns — Lil Nas X’s heavily teased and memed efforts for “Old Town Road” on Twitter and Triller is an early example — the practice has become de rigueur for artists. And not everyone thinks it’s good business. What started as a low-cost method for unsigned talents to casually test audience reaction and build up streaming service pre-saves to their songs is now the norm for even household names hoping to break their next hit before committing to a release date on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The Billboard Hot 100 contains ample proof of the method’s success: SZA earned her first solo...
Give It To Me: 5 Reasons Timbaland Is The GOAT Producer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The conversation about who is the best to do it behind the boards is a debate to be had. But our money is on Timbaland as the greatest of all time producer; no cap. When the Hip-Hop community truly does the homework it should be no surprise why Timbo The King is just that—The King. The Norfolk, Virginia native has proven time after time that he breathes rare air and is to be treated as such. And please do not mistake this bouquet of flowers as a slight to his musical peers. Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Swizz Beatz and The Neptunes are all legends in their own right, but Tim is that dude for real for real. Related Stories Still have your doubts? We don’t blame you; it’s a moment of Rap clarity that few have yet to experience but need t...
Music Producer Flow La Movie Among 9 Dead In Dominican Republic Plane Crash
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Flow La Movie / Instagram Music producer Flow La Movie, his partner, and their 4-year-old son died in a plane crash in a small jet bound for Florida Wednesday (Dec. 15) evening. The Puerto Rican producers worked alongside several songs for the likes of Bad Bunny, Ozuna, J Balvin, and more. Flow La Movie, birth name Jose Angel Hernandez, was traveling with his partner Debbie Von Marie Jiménez Garcia and their son Jayden from Isabela International Airport and had trouble 15 minutes into the flight. In an attempt to make an emergency landing, the plane landed at nearby Las Americas International Airport. According to ABC News, the other passengers were Kellyan Hernández Pena, 21, two teenagers, and crew members Luis Alberto Eljuri and Víctor Emilio Her...
Juul to pay US state $40 million for targeting teens with e-cigarettes
Electronic cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc will pay $40m to North Carolina and take more action to prevent underage use and sales, according to a landmark United States legal settlement announced on Monday after years of accusations that the company had fueled an explosion in teen vaping. A state judge accepted the first-of-its-kind agreement with a US state. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein had sued Juul, accusing it of employing unfair and deceptive marketing practices that targeted young people to use its vaping products, which deliver addictive nicotine. As part of the agreement, Juul will not advertise to anyone under 21 in North Carolina and will limit sales amounts of Juul products online to any state residents. It will also sell its products only behind counters at retailer...
FAO reiterates support to Nigerian government’s efforts to tackle food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to support the Federal Government‘s efforts to ensure food sufficiency. FAO Country Representative, Fred Kafeero, said this at the 44th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) in Abuja on Thursday. He said that the theme of the meeting, which is “Nigeria’s Agriculture and Food Security in the face of COVID-19, Floods and Insecurity, ” was timely. Kafeero, however, said that the theme was a call for action to cushion the knock-on effects of these shocks and threats on the livelihoods of a large section of the population, especially vulnerable groups. He urged the government to provide enabling environment for private participation, creating synergy, engaging other sectors, interven...
Minister calls for transformation of food system
Minister of Environment, Dr. Muhammad Abubakar, has called for the transformation of the food system to aid rejuvenation of soils and forest covers. Speaking at the 14th National Council of Environment virtually held with the theme: “Managing Emerging Environmental Challenges: Need for Strategic Approach to Sustainable Development in Covid-19 Era and Beyond,” the Minister said: “There is urgent need to transform our food system which has been the major factor in the issue of loss of biodiversity, fresh water and deforestation with its attendant effects on climate change. It is therefore, expected that pertinent issues of climate smart agriculture and agro ecological practices that will aid rejuvenation of soils and forest covers, among others,are discussed during this meeting.” He noted th...
Dr Dre back to work after suffering brain aneurysm
American music mogul Dr Dre looks back in good health as he returns to the music studio, just a day after leaving the hospital following a brain aneurysm. The 55-year-old music producer and rapper can be seen looking healthy and confident in a photo taken by his colleague, music producer Focus which he shared on his Instagram page on Saturday, dailymail .com reports. Dre kept his look casual as he returned to making music with a simple black hoodie and matching black jeans. The Chronic hitmaker, who normally sports a clean-cut look, showed off a close-cropped salt-and-pepper beard as he sat at the mixing console. He was surrounded by producers and rappers celebrating his return to good health. ‘My Big Bro is Super Good!!!’ Focus gushed in his caption. ‘We Working’ he added, before clarifyi...
Donald Trump Fully Pardons Snoop Dogg’s Former Producer Of Drug Charges
Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN Even though his time in office is ticking down the current POTUS is feeling generous with his power. He has now given one of Snoop Dogg’s associate a get out of jail free pass. Digital Music News is reporting that the West Coast legend’s former producer has been fully pardoned by none other than Donald Trump. On Tuesday, December 22 the reality television turned politician signed off on papers that let Weldon Angelos be a free man. In 2004 the Los Angeles native was arrested for attempting to sell $350 dollars worth of marijuana to an undercover police officer. The lawmen also found a pistol on his person. He was hit with 13 charges including drug possession, money laundering and unauthorized firearm violations. In 2004, Angelos was sentenced to 5...
Mastodon Tap Tool Producer David Bottrill for New Album
Mastodon are working with Tool producer David Bottrill on their upcoming eighth studio album. The band confirmed Bottrill’s involvement with a not-so-subtle Instagram post from the West End Sound studio in Atlanta. Fans were quick to point out Bottrill commanding the mixing board in the picture, with guitarist Bill Kelliher in the foreground. Bottrill since confirmed that he’s producing the record. The producer shared the original image on his official Instagram, with the caption, “@mastodonrocks. We have been keeping this one quiet for a while. But David has been having a fantastic time in Atlanta. :)” Bottrill is an alt-metal stalwart, producing such masterpieces as Tool’s 1996 opus Ænima, in addition to the live album Salival and 2001’s Lateralus. His other credits include work wi...
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