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Art of radio is NOT AN OPEN MIC OR SHOWCASE!! It’s a Premiere Industry Event that’s a celebration of the current artists that are creating new waves in Hip Hop, TrapNB, Pop&Int’l Music Culture. As well as an education vehicle for Artists & Entrepreneurs looking to break into the Music Industry. Every Month A.O.R. & […]
Art Of Radio is Not An Open Mic Or Showcase, It’s a Premiere Industry Event!
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Well… okay then , Beyonce and Jay Z. Whatever you say, we guess.. You guys just keep doing you This sums up the general sentiment fans of the power couple have had ever since learning about Beyonce’s alleged baby names : Sir Carter and Rumi Carter. Yes, for real. Or at least it seems that way, based on a number of trademarks the artists filed last week to make sure no one else could profit off the use of those names in nearly any way. Beyonce and Jay Z are already parents to a girl named Blue Ivy, whose name at the time of her birth took most fans by confused surprised. But Sir and Rumi?!? How did the superstars even come up with those? Sir , the reported name given to the newborn boy, is of English origin. It’s typically reserved to important people who have received the honor of being knighted in Great Britain, such as Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Anthony Hopkins. It almost sounds like someone’s chosen rapper nickname, right? Sir Carter . You can see a musician performing under that moniker, can’t you? It certainly highlights Jay Z’s given last name and perhaps speaks to the career he hopes his won takes up in a couple decades. No pressure on you, Sir. One of the most successful rappers of all-time simply wants you to follow in his awe-inspiring footsteps. What about Rumi ? Some folks out there are drawing comparisons to the 13th-century Persian poet of the same name, whose work has influenced the arts for many generations. His first name was Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rumi and he’s a best-selling writer in the United States. (Actress Josie Maran, it’s perhaps worth noting, welcomed a daughter named Rumi in 2006.) Moreover, the name is also used in Japan, where it means “beauty,” “current, “flow” and “water.” Interesting, right? Neither Beyonce nor Jay Z has commented on these supposed names. Heck, they haven’t commented at all when it comes to their kids. As far as we’ve heard, Beyonce gave birth prematurely, which resulted in a minor medical issue that kept the kids in the hospital for several days. But they’re resting comfortably at a very large rented home in Malibu now, according to various insiders, where Beyonce and Jay Z are very tired and very happy. And while the birth of these twins had been all the Internet wanted to talk about for many weeks, Jay Z came out a couple days ago and changed the conversation a bit. View Slideshow: Beyonce: See All Her Glorious Pregnancy Photos! He released a new album in which he admitted to cheating on his wife and also slammed Kanye West, while telling the world his mom is a lesbian. That’s a lot to digest, right? It’s a lot to discuss and debate among your friends. Which simply means these A-Listers have won once again. For the foreseeable future, all other celebrities can just sit back and relax. This is Beyonce and Jay Z’s world. Everyone else is merely living in it. As for where the names Sir and Rumi rank among all-time famous baby names? You tell us… View Slideshow: 31 Most Ridiculous Celebrity Baby Names of All Time
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Chance The Rapper Apologizes To Dr. Dre If you’ve been fortunate enough to hit up Chance the Rapper’s ‘Be Encouraged’ tour , you’ve probably seen him perform “No Problems” during the show. While he does so, Chance projects “label” logos behind him, with a twist. Now that his tour is wrapped up , Chance has begun to feel like one such projection was a misstep. While playing on the “Aftermath Records” Imprint, Chance projected “Cant Do Math Records” on the screen. Now he’s apologizing to Dr. Dre for crapping on his legacy. Chance took to Twitter to express his remorse over the decision: I want to formally apologize to Dr Dre, and all of Aftermath for publicly disrespecting their hard work and contributions to music. — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 When I went on the Be Encouraged tour I made LED content to satirize and degrade major labels. — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 I made the mistake of including Imprints which not only dulled my overall point of trying to uplift artist… — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 But also singled out artist-owned ventures that have only worked to progress the culture — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 Dre is a premier example of creating space for wealth and ownership in an industry designed for creatives to be the foot soldiers — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 His work with Beats, Compton Schools and artist like Kendrick, Game, Eminem, .Paak, 50 NWA and others is unmatched and how i inspire to be — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 I set out to empower and I completely missed the ball and I know that now, — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 once again Sorry to Dre, all the artists/producers at Aftermath and all the other folk trying to make a difference in music that I belittled — Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) June 22, 2017 Well good for Chance. Although this smells a bit like he received a disgruntled phone call from Dre’s camp… Splash/WENN/Getty
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Chance The Rapper Apologizes To Dr. Dre For Disrespecting Aftermath Records
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Monday night, The Voice top eight performances showed America everything the remaining contenders have left in the tank on NBC. Only four would survive … making this the mother of all results shows. So who would outlast the rest and who would fall by the wayside? In The Voice’s ever-changing, never-uninteresting format: Three artists of the final eight automatically advanced to the finale, while the bottom two were eliminated right off the bat Tuesday night. That left the remaining three artists had to battle it out for the instant save, so in that way it ended on the same note as previous weeks. The first artist to advance to the Season 12 finale, as per The Voice results unveiled last night, was … Team Alicia’s Chris Blue! Chris secured his second consecutive four-coach standing ovation the previous night, so that was hardly a surprise, or a fluke. Next up and on her way to the final episode of the season was Team Blake’s Lauren Duski. A job very well done by the singer. Carson Daly then announced the results that sent a third artist straight through to next week … Team Blake’s Aliyah Moulden. And then there were six … after Team Blake’s TSoul and Team Alicia’s Vanessa Ferguson were both eliminated just like that. That left the fans with the following three: 1. Team Adam’s Jesse Larson 2. Team Gwen’s Hunter Plake 3. Team Gwen’s Brennley Brown Three singers, one spot and one song. Brown performed Demi Lovato’s ‘Warrior,” putting her own stamp on it and showcasing the range of talent that got her to this point. Plake performed “Love Runs Out” by OneRepublic, with some creativity that many felt was lacking from his performance Monday. Larson performed “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton, and his impressive vocals were enough to earn those coveted tweets. Jesse advanced to the finale, keeping Team Adam’s hopes alive and eliminating Team Gwen in one fell swoop. So the field is set. The top four artists will compete in next week’s The Voice finale. What did you think of The Voice results? Did America get it right?
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The Voice Results: Who Survived the Bloodbath?
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Is it just us or has this season of The Voice been a drag? It’s totally understandable that NBC would want to dilute the series as much as possible because it’s such a ratings powerhouse. You would think that having 12 episodes in the can would mean we are far into the competition. Instead, we’re whittling down the contestants with the aim of having 32 left. It’s pretty crazy, but at least we’re in the final battle round episode of the season. Who made the cut? We have the answers for you below! Lauryn Judd vs. Lilli Passero The two women duked it out to “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway. Unsurprisingly, it’s difficult to tell which of the women would make it through. They each have strong voices that could make anybody happy. Their harmonies were on point, so it was a little upsetting that only one of them would make it through. That said, Lauryn did make a few mistakes, and something tells me if she turned in a consistent performance, she would still be part of the process. Winner: Lilli Passero Jesse Larson vs. Taylor Alexander Throughout the battle rounds, people are paired up that should not be together. It seems like an easy way for the producers to meddle with the process. Jesse and Taylor went to battle, singing “Shameless” by Billy Joel. It sounded good, but it seemed rigged to give Jesse the win. Taylor struggled at some parts, and it became glaringly obvious when Jesse hit all the notes. Winner: Jesse Larson Brandon Royal vs. Davina Leone This duo went with “In the Night” by The Weekend. It was a solid performance for both artists, but Brandon’s pitch was perfect. It was not nice how Davina was practically forced to strut her stuff to win the battle. Her performance lacked something, and it just seemed forced. In the end, it was obvious Brandon was winning. Surprisingly, Adam took Davina on to his team. Winner: Brandon Royal Steal: Davina Leone That means the battle rounds are over, you guys! Now, it’s down to all the artists to stay in the competition. All they can do is sing for their lives. At this stage, the contestants get the pink slip from left, right, and center. What will happen? Hit the comments with who you want to make it to the end. View Slideshow: Reality TV Star Salaries: Who Makes the Most?
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The Voice Recap: Who Made Top 32?
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Musiq Soulchild Releases New Song Produced By Carvin & Ivan After seven Grammy nominations and nine years, Musiq Soulchild has reunited with hitmaking production duo Carvin & Ivan for a new single, “OKAY” also featuring their artist, BriaMarie . From the team that brought you “Love”, “Half-Crazy,” “B.U.D.D.Y.” “Just Friends” and everything else that made us swoon over Musiq Soulchild is together again with a hit that’s going to leave you wanting more. The hot new single “OKAY” featuring Musiq, drops MARCH 17th and is about what else? Love… On this hit, the man whose vocals have been the soundtrack of our best relationships and also biggest heartbreaks, joins the fresh sound of BriaMarie, a rising artist who is signed to Ethical Music Entertainment. This track brings together Musiq and BriaMarie who are both protégés of Grammy Winning Super Producing duo Carvin & Ivan (“If you Leave,” Mary J. Blige, “Gotta Find My Way Back,” Jaheim, “Customer,” Raheem DeVaughn and more). In “OKAY” you have everything you need for a song that is going to shoot to the top of the charts. This collaboration marks the first time Carvin & Ivan, who just finished work on DJ Jazzy Jeff’s one week project, “Chasing Goosebumps,” have worked with Musiq in almost 10 years. Haggins describes “OKAY” as the modern version of the hits they’ve created in the past. Taking elements of hip hop and elements of soul and using it as a music bed for real life stories. “This collaboration seemed necessary for the music industry and the state of black music, and important for the love of R&B,” said Haggins. What did you think of the song? Aren’t you glad to hear Musiq reunited with the artists who made his greatest hits?
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Lady Gaga and Metallica's Grammys duet was plagued by technical problems Sunday night, but the unlikely collaboration still worked. As well as it could have, at least, considering that James Hetfield's microphone wasn't working … not a small issue for a rock band. For the first minute, Gaga effectively took over as lead singer while Hetfield sang “Moth Into Flame” lyrics into an ineffective mic. Those who watched the 2017 Grammy Awards live on CBS knew what was going on, but you could barely tell watching the artists. Handling it like … well, rock stars, they didn't miss a beat. Hetfield and Gaga shared ended up sharing her mic, adding a cool theatrical element to the performance, albeit an unplanned one. Gaga even launched herself into the sellout audience for some crowd surfing at one point, a throwback to Metallica concerts of yore. Even old school Metallica fans had to appreciate that … With a mix of their heavy metal grit and her pop bombast, not to mention insane pyrotechnics and headbangers, they gave it their all. While you might not expect these two acts to perform together, given their different musical styles, both are performers in the true sense. As for how this collaboration ended up happening? “I was at Bradley [Cooper's] house with Lars [Ulrich, Metallica's drummer] and we were just hanging out,” Gaga said recently. “He's amazing. I went to see them live.” “I saw them recently and we were watching the show,” she added, “those guys play better than they’ve played in their whole lives.” The Grammys capped a huge week for the pop icon. One week earlier, the career-spanning medley that was the Lady Gaga Super Bowl halftime show was widely praised as a success. She, not unlike James Hetfield and his fellow band members, has put together an impressive resume that will stand the test of time. As for Metallica, the metal greats was nominated last night for Best Rock Song for “Hardwired,” but lost to David Bowie's “Blackstar.” Watch the tandem rock the Grammys below!
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