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Q-Tip (center), rapper Phife Dawg(left), DJ and co-producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 2024

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees: A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Cher And More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveils its esteemed class of 2024 inductees, showcasing an eclectic mix of musical pioneers who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Headlining

22/04/2024

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Rihanna’s “Diamonds” is certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association Of America

Rihanna’s “Diamonds” released by Island Def Jam Records is certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association Of America for selling 10 million units in streams and sales on April 22, 2024. Released

22/04/2024

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Che, Xixteen Ready To Make Their Mark In Trap Dancehall With ‘Gangsta’

Xixteen Links With Che Ready To Make Their Mark In Trap Dancehall With ‘Gangsta’

Che, a versatile writer and producer, who is the son of music industry veteran Jon Baker, crossed paths with neighborhood artist Xixteen at a party, leading to an Instagram connection and, eventually,

21/04/2024

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Why Bob Marley Reigns Supreme on the Charts: A New Book ‘Reggae By The Numbers’ Explains

Kingston/New York- Donovan Watkis, esteemed author and leading chart journalist, is releasing his fourth book, “Reggae By The Numbers: All You Need To Know.” “Reggae By The Numbers” offers an in-depth exploration

20/04/2024

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‘Hold You’ By Gyptian Certified 2X Platinum In The U.K. (1,200,000)

“Hold You” (Hold Yuh) by Gyptian, released July 16, 2010 has been Britcertified 2x Platinum in the U.K. The certification was issued on April 19, 2024 for sales and streams surpassing 1,200,000 units

19/04/2024

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Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Owner of 50 Cent and Justin Bieber’s Catalog, Agrees to $1.4 Billion Sale to Concord

Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the British company which spearheaded the music industry’s frenzy for catalog deals, acquiring thousands of songs by artists like Justin Bieber, Neil Young, 50 Cent and Shakira, is on

18/04/2024

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DJ Khaled Gives Usain Bolt Music Career Advice In “Hip Hop World” Amazon Prime Documentary

Jamaican talent and eateries take center stage in Amazon Prime Video’s “Hip Hop World,” a music special hosted by industry titan Lenny Santiago, debuting today, April 16 as Grammy Award-winning artist DJ Khaled

16/04/2024

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Controversial New York Hot 97 Radio DJ Mister Cee Has Died At Age 57

Calvin LeBrun, widely known as New York radio DJ Mister Cee or DJ Mister Cee, passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 57. A cornerstone of the New York

10/04/2024

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Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Hip Hop and Reggaeton Music Banned In Russian Republic

Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats Reggaeton, may have it hard getting on the airwaves in Chechnya, the Russian Republic which has implemented a ban on music deemed either too fast or too slow,

10/04/2024

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Napster Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Dancehall Legend Sugar Minott’s Image

Photographer Adrian Boot known for his documentation of reggae and dancehall has filed a lawsuit against Rhapsody International, Inc., owners of Napster.com between 2010 and 2020, alleging copyright infringement over the unauthorized

09/04/2024

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BLACKPINK Joins Fifth Harmony As The Only Girl Group with Multiple Songs Surpassing 800 Million Spotify Streams

Korean girl group BLACKPINK joins Fifth Harmony as the only girl group with two songs surpassing 800 million streams on Spotify. Their latest song to surpass the mark is the chart-topping hit “Kill

05/04/2024

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Kevin Downswell Releases Reggae Pop Inspirational Single ‘My Year’

Jamaican gospel sensation Kevin Downswell is expanding his wings with his latest single, “My Year.” Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, the new inspirational track is both written and produced

05/04/2024

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