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What is it about some musicians who are reluctant to accept that recorded music is a commodity to be exploited for quick capital gains? I don't see the difference between fast fashion and the hyper-commodification of records being made today. It's all consumed and forgotten in a short space of...

In the recording industry does a 360 deal mean an artist has to give some of their income to a record label from their streams on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and the rest of all the other platforms?

On the Gram, U.S. singer-songwriter Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson popularly known by her stage name Katy Perry explained what recently happened to her eye at the Las Vegas concert. Earlier, a video circulated on social media — i.e., on ByteDance's TikTok application — in which the pop music...

A new record single Lift Me Up is Rihanna's first track in six years ever since her last long-playing album Anti in 2016 is for Marvel's film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack, and has also been released as a tribute to actor Chadwick Aaron Boseman, the protagonist King T'Challa of the...

U.S. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Frank Ocean has just announced the release of his new upcoming project — a weekly show on Apple Music 1, launched under the name "Homer Radio." The first episode will feature Paris-based French producer Crystallmess (Christelle Oyiri), whilst the...

The beautiful and talented Brazilian singer-songwriter IZA posted a very sexy photo on her official Instagram page, showing her excellent physical shape and her curves on a beach, captioning the record with the phrase: "Juma is different." And immediately afterward, several of the singer's...

The provincial commissioner of the Congolese national police and commander of the city province of Kinshasa, General Sylvano Kasongo Kitenge during a meeting organized at the provincial police station with all the commanders of Kinshasa, General Kitenge reassured music fans that the forces of...

After releasing her debut record single Beside Yah in June this year, upcoming singer-songwriter Vanda recently released a follow-up remix to her aforementioned song—and, this time around, she's teaming up with Kelvo. With that said, give it a listen below.

Do y'all agree or disagree with the idea of hip-hop or rap music lyrics being used by law enforcement in order to convict rappers in the courts of law when they are charged with that type of evidence?

Singer and songwriter Charli XCX has released a new music video titled Baby from her upcoming studio album CRASH scheduled for release on the 18th of March this year. 'Baby' was produced by Justin Raisen and SadPony (Jeremiah Raisen) whilst the music video itself was directed by Imogene Strauss...

Humba has released a new myuuzik video for his song Makomborero featuring Zimdaansaal recording artist Blot (Takura Chiwoniso) who is known for his popular collaboration with Nutty O called Tenderera. Makomborero was produced by Alicious Productions. Check the myuuzik video out below.

Patfaded is emerging as one of the most promising Mzansi Hip-Hop artists. His latest record single In My Own Voice, which is now available on his official SoundCloud profile is a soulful jam produced by Stoic Beats and mixed by Syva Jay. In a recent tweet, Patfaded said, "I didn't even know...

Because of ongoing health issues, Grammy award-winning Canadian singer Celine Dion announced the cancellation of the North American leg of her "Courage World Tour." Hence, on Meta's Instagram, she wrote on her post to clarify the matter that she has been suffering from prolonged and severe...

Tembipowers, an SA Hip Hop rapper from Cape Town recently released on his official SoundCloud account a collection of three new singles on an extended-play album titled, "FISHBOY." The tracks on his latest EP music project are listed below: FISHBOY Bad Friend Freestyle (produced by D02 and...

LIINDOR, an SA Hip Hop recording artist from KwaZulu-Natal, dropped a new tune called Lang'khona, which features his cousin Melanin. Lang'khona contains a positive message about being appreciative for what you have while striving towards your goals. And it goes without saying, the hook is...

9lokkNine (Jacquavius Smith) a Florida rapper who pleaded guilty was sentenced to more than 87 months (seven years) in federal prison convicted on federal charges of unregistered firearm possession, aggravated identity theft, and felony possession of a firearm and ammunition. The plea deal for...

What is the purpose of audio mastering parametric equalizers having frequency options over 20 kHz? In reality, most humans can only discern sound in the 20 Hz to 20 kHz range.

Is fully dual-mono unlinked limiting better than using stereo enhancers to achieve a fairly wide sound?

Everybody and their mama know very well that in the music business there is a practice of singers and rappers using ghostwriters and also record producers who go about utilizing the services offered by some ghost producers. My question is how prevalent is ghost audio mixing or mastering and can...

What are the key factors in maintaining longevity for most successful songwriters and music producers? Is there any secret sauce?