How bad is TIDAL doing right now? I would have to guess that things aren’t going well for the streaming service… They did have a nice introduction though with all of the artist walking across the stage signing on to become what people assumed the most powerfull streaming service to date…
Now comes a 50 million dollar lawsuit… According to TMZ Cash Money is suing Jay Z’s TIDAL for streaming the album, calling it “a desperate and illegal attempt to save their struggling streaming service”…
Here is where it gets good… According to Billboard… TIDAL claims Lil Wayne’s contract with Cash Money is not exclusive and that he signed over the rights to the album to the streaming service. Cash Money states that Wayne does not have the power to license his music to anyone in the lawsuit, quoting his contract. Cash Money is also claiming damages, saying the release of FWA to “tepid reviews” could impact future efforts to market his music.
Earl Simmons… AKA DMX… now age 44… failed to pay roughly 440,000 in child support… That’s a lot of kids or a lifetime of not paying… He’s now known more for jail stints rather than chart topping hits…
Past legal issues has prompted the former Fuggee singer Lauryn Hill to cancel a concert in the UK…
Hill in the past was sited for failing to pay her taxes on approximately $1.5 million earned between 2005 and 2007… which lead to time in a minimum security prison in Danbury, Conn. . Following her release, she spent next three months under home confinement and was under parole supervision for a year.
Hill took to Facebook… “I’ve been informed that I won’t be able to enter the U.K. for a period of time due to my past legal situation. For this reason I have to cancel my concert on July 15th,”… “Know that I was looking forward to performing in London this summer, and that I appreciate all of my fans and supporters both in London, and throughout the U.K. I look forward to seeing you again as soon as I’m able to.
Over 100 celebrities including Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Marshawn Lynch, Nicki Minaj, Dr. Ruth, Kendrick Lamar, Dej Loaf, and Too $hort are seen throughout
After a spectacular performance on the BET Awards alongside “IDFWU” fellow artist Big Sean, E-40 is back to dominate the blogosphere by making new Hip-Hop history with his recent release of his video for the hit single “Choices” (originally premiered on WorldStarHiphop.com June 23, 2015). E-40 lays out the full list of cameo appearances which has never been done before in the rap game! Only the ambassador of the Bay Area can pull off 100 celebrity cameos in five minutes.
The new visual, directed by Ben Griffin, features a slew of today’s hottest Hip-Hop artists and personalities the likes of Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Bishop Don Juan, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Tech N9ne, Busta Rhymes, Young Dolph, G-Eazy, B.o.B, T.I., Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Trick Trick, Dej Loaf, Yo Gotti, Gunplay, Freddie Gibbs, Nef the Pharaoh, Layzie Bone, Flesh-N-Bone, Cam’ron, Young Buck, YG, Willy Will, Fetty Wap, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Big Boy, Fuzzy, Cedric the Entertainer, The Cruz Show, DJ Drama, Colin Kaepernick, Juelz Santana, Nelly, Lil Boosie, Big K.R.I.T., Snoop Dogg, Lil Duval, Mistah F.A.B. , 2 Chainz, Philthy Rich, Juvenile, French Montana, Flavor Flav, Work Dirty, Bow Wow, T-Pain, DJ Mustard, DJ Greg Street, DJ Bay Bay, B-Real, Macklemore, Bun B, Z-Ro, JT the Bigga Figga, Curtis Snow, Jidenna, Berner, 8Ball & MJG, P-Lo, Iamsu!, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Baby Bash, The Breakfast Club, Kid Ink, Rude Jude, Ben Baller, Nicky Diamonds, Sean Kingston, Mike Epps, Don Cannon, DJ Funky, Sway Calloway, Issue, Droop-E, DJ Paul, Scarface, Marshawn Lynch, Inglewood Mugs, Cousin Fik, Willie Joe, Big Von, MC Hammer, Turf Talk, Red Cafe, DJ Rick Lee, DJ Mind Motion, Nate Diaz, Mickey Bey Jr., Waka Flocka, Tha Dogg Pound, Stephen Jackson, Bankroll Fresh, Adrian Marcel, Poly boy, Slim Thug, Dr. Ruth, Hot, B-Slimm, David Banner, WC and Too $hort.
Fresh off his nationwide “Choices Tour,” E-40 continues to stay relevant with hits on the radio, chart-topping features with the game’s hottest artists, and a hugely successful stake in the beverage industry with his line of “Earl Stevens Selections” wine and “Slurricane” cocktails.
For the latest news, follow E-40 on Twitter and Instagram: @E40
“It reminds you why you loved the guy in the first place: He accomplishes more with the sound of his rapping than other rappers do with entire albums.”
– Pitchfork
“He sounds like he belongs on the rap-stardom top tier.”
– Stereogum
“Meek Mill Is In Top Form on ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’.”
– XXL
Maybach Music Group/Atlantic Records artist Meek Mill celebrates his first #1 album with “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY,” an impressive debut given that the album’s release date was announced only five days prior to its release. The rapper’s long awaited sophomore album makes an epic debut at #1 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart, with total album consumption exceeding 246,000. What’s more, the acclaimed collection also debuted atop both Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts, as well. The Philadelphia-based MC celebrates his first #1 album along with the simultaneous success of his #1 mobile game app, “Bike Life,” which also peaked in the top 5 of all mobile apps in the App Store.
“DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” is heralded by the first single “All Eyes On You (feat. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj),” which is rapidly shaping up as a summertime smash, is heating up at Urban radio outlets nationwide, while also beginning to ascend Billboard’s “Hot 100.” The track’s companion video – directed by Benny Boom – was shot last month and will be released in the coming weeks. Most recently, Meek released the Spike Jordan-directed visual for “Jump Out The Face (feat. Future)”: https://youtu.be/J7Xvij3cBH0.
“DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” has received critical acclaim from all corners, ranging from The New York Times, Complex and Billboard, who highlighted that “nearly every song on Dreams Worth More Than Money is big and anthemic.” “He accomplishes more with the sound of his rapping than other rappers do with entire albums,” raved Pitchfork, praising Meek for “his understanding of rap as a vocal performance; his ability to summon powerful emotions; his combination of vulnerability, bravado, and a storyteller’s sense of character and time…those are all the hallmarks of a great rapper.”
Meek celebrated the release of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” by taking New York City’s SoHo by storm with “The Gold Room: Meek Mill Experience,” a conceptual pop-up boutique retail experience showcasing his many high profile brand endorsements as well as an exclusive line of artist merchandise by Atlantic Records. Among the items available for purchase were a limited edition run of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a pre-signed album booklet, Monster 24k Headphones, and Meek Mill T-shirts by Atlantic Records. The chart-topping rapper concluded the week with a highly anticipated one-on-one conversation with Elliott Wilson for the latest installment of his acclaimed CRWN conversation series. The first of the four-part episode can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/IT2rA1yVuwA.
Meek – who in recent months has starred on the cover of XXL and Fader’s annual “Summer Music” issue – heralded “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a series of well-received street hits, including “Check,” “B-Boy (Feat. Big Sean & A$AP Ferg),” and “Monster.” The latter track’s companion video – directed by Spike Jordan (Vince Staples, A$AP Ferg) – is rapidly approaching 4 million individual views: https://youtu.be/muCbj6XmSYY.
Meek will celebrate the blockbuster success of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a major North American tour. The dates – which see him supporting Nicki Minaj on “The Pinkprint Tour” – begins July 17th at Dallas, TX’s Gexa Energy Pavilion and then travels through the summer. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit www.meekmilldreamteam.com/tour.
“Bike Life,” the new mobile game co-developed by Meek Mill and IM3 Gaming Studios, is also proving a phenomenon, coming in this week among the iTunes Store’s top 5 “Free Apps.” Set in the streets of Philadelphia, the “endless riding” game – available for iOS and Android platforms – lets players compete against others to gather coins and performing sick tricks as they mock and evade police apprehension. In addition to exclusive music from Meek, “Bike Life” allows gamers to check out a number of his favorite products and brands – including PUMA, Monster Energy, Monster Product, Ethika, and Young and Reckless – while engaging with other superstars along for the ride.
As if all that weren’t enough, Meek Mill has also been busy expanding his Dream Chasers label imprint while serving as an in-demand brand ambassador for such high profile companies as Monster Energy and PUMA, with whom he has released several high successful styles of his own signature sneaker. Furthermore, Monster Headphones’ “Meek Mill Edition 24K Gold Over-Ear Headphones” are ranked among the industry’s best.
SWIZZ BEATZ AND BIG O PRODUCTIONS PARTNER TO PRESENT FREE HIP-HOP CONCERT IN HAITI FEATURING CHRIS BROWN AND LIL’ WAYNE
Over 100,000 Fans Attend First Of It’s Kind Concert With Additional Performances
By Haitian Artists T-Micky and Barikad Crew
On June 26, 2015, multi-platinum artists Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne performed in Haiti for the first time ever, sharing the stage with Haitian artists and DJs to present a free, six-hour show attended by over 100,000 people.
The concert was organized by Swizz Beatz and Haitian music production company Big O Productions. “Putting together this concert was important to me because I wanted to provide the Haitian people a platform of hope and unity through music,” explains Big O Procudctions CEO Olivier Martelly. “With this concert, we were able to do just that, the crowd connected with the artists and we were able to experience all those emotions as they watched the performances.”
Friday night’s performance also featured appearances by young Haitian superstars Barikad Crew, T-Micky and DJ Tonymix. Actress/Model Kate Upton, Haitian-American boxer Andre Berto and Def Jam records exec Bu Thiam were also in attendance.
The show was held at the historical Champs De Mars Parc in downtown Port-au-Prince, which is home to tributes to Haitian historical figures Jean Jacques Dessaline, King Henry Christophe and a statue commemorating the 200th anniversary of the island nation’s independence. The parc, which faces the National Palace, is also home to the Musee Du Pantheon National, Haiti’s cultural and historical museum. “This was a very humbling experience,” said Swizz Beatz following the concert. “To see the number of Haitians come out during a time like this was amazing…. The energy was perfect.”
New York, NY, June 25, 2015 – Joell Ortiz and !llmind have teamed up to release a new project titled Human set to drop on July 17th 2015. The duo will kick off the official tour for this project, human.The Tour next month on July 22nd. The concert tour will start in New Jersey and the hometown of Joell Ortiz, New York City, making various stops throughout the nation including Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Missouri, Colorado, California, and more.
Joell believes the opportunity to give back to the fans on that stage means everything. “When I look into that crowd and see the people rocking with me, i experience a natural high that words can’t explain. It’s such a rush,” said Joell, “I’m one of those artists that stresses over having a great show because it’s important that everyone who came out to see me feels like I went up there and gave them everything I had in appreciation of their support. I love meeting new people, experiencing new energy, and seeing new places. That’s what tour is all about.”
Stay tuned for more news from Joell Ortiz.
7/22 – Stanhope House (Stanhope, NJ) TICKETS – VIP
