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YG has announced a new partnership deal with BMG.

The deal is a multi-album global recordings partnership with BMG under his 4Hunnid Records label which will set up things for his upcoming 7th studio album.

YG said, “BMG is making big waves in the industry right now. This partnership will take my music to new heights. The BMG team understands the vision for my music and business. Excited for what’s to kome and the future of my brand.”

Tim Reid, BMG SVP, Repertoire & Marketing, said, “Our partnership with YG isn’t just about music; it’s about expressing his voice, embracing his vision, supporting his entrepreneurship, and helping amplify his next movement.”

Dan Gill, BMG EVP, Recorded Music, said, “Cultivating the best in creativity and music, our mission is artist independence without conformity. YG has a true partner by his side in BMG.”

The Compton rapper is credited for over 10 billion global streams, a string of multi-Platinum, Platinum, Gold certifications, and four consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200. He recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of his classic debut album My Krazy Life.

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Killer Mike has announced the much anticipated North American leg of his Down By Law – Summer 2024 Tour, backed by his choir The Midnight Revival.

The Atlanta legend is fresh off three GRAMMYs in all three major rap categories: Best Rap Album for MICHAEL, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for ‘SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS’ (ft. Future, André 3000, and Eryn Allen Kane) so it makes total sense to back it up with a tour across the country.

The tour kicks off May 4 in Memphis and travels through major markets like Atlanta, Vancouver, Toronto, New York and Chicago before wrapping up in L.A. on October 15 at The Novo. Check out the full schedule below.

In addition, Killer Mike has also unveiled the music video for ‘EXIT 9’ featuring Blxst, taken from his Michael album.

Down By Law – Summer 2024 Tour Dates:

May 4 – Memphis, TN – Riverbeats Fest

May 21 – Washington, DC – Kennedy Center

June 22 – Atlanta, GA – Hot 107.9 Bday Bash

June 29 – Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Jazz Fest

July 3 – Montreal, QC – Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

July 5 – Quebec City, QC Festival D’Ete

July 6 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Blues Fest

July 7 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

July 12 – Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Folk Fest

July 26-28 – Nelsonville, OH – Nelson- ville Music Fest

July 27 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Fest

July 29 – New York, NY – Blue Note

July 30 – New York, NY – Blue Note

July 31 – New York, NY – Blue Note

August 2 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre

August 3 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza

August 5 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

August 7 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theater

August 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Ogden Amphitheatre

August 10 – Seattle, WA – Thing Festival

September 29 – St. Louis, MO – Evolution Fest

October 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

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Unfortunately, this is not an April Fools joke.

Billboard reports that in a legal action filed last week, Chad Hugo’s attorneys accuse Pharrell and his company of trying to get sole control of the Neptunes name and filing a trademark that violates their agreement that things are split equally.

Kenneth D. Freundlich, a prominent music industry litigator and Hugo’s attorney, said “throughout their over thirty year history, [Hugo] and Williams agreed to, and in fact, have divided all assets. By ignoring and excluding [Hugo] from the any and all applications filed by applicant for the mark ‘The Neptunes,’ applicant has committed fraud in securing the trademarks and acted in bad faith.”

A rep for Pharrell says there was indeed no ill intent in the attempt to file the trademark and that his team had reached out to Chad to share ownership and administration of the trademark. Freundlich disputes this, saying Pharrell should have filed it in his and Chad’s jointly owned company.

Hopefully this gets resolved smoothly and soon.

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Kendrick Lamar has definitely shaking up the industry with his verse on ‘Like That‘ by Metro Boomin and Future.

We have had a lot of opinions on the polarizing verse from the emcee and many fans are speculating what will happen next. So far, neither Drake nor J. Cole have dropped any songs or verses in response to K. Dot, although Drizzy has indirectly reacted to it during his stage show and on social media.

Yesterday (Sunday), LeBron James was seen jamming to ‘Like That’ and according to the Metro, the track had something to do with the NBA star’s 40-point performance. “Bro was warming up to ‘Like That,’ then went [nine out of 10] from [the three-point line] and [13 out of 17] for 40 points.”

bro was warming up to Like That then went 9/10 from 3 and 13/17 for 40 points
#WEDONTTRUSTYOU https://t.co/RSAr4GmrWk pic.twitter.com/NZce7IApqq

— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) April 1, 2024

Drake has now “liked” a post from Elliott Wilson of LeBron rapping along to the song which is interesting to say the least. See details here.

WE DON’T TRUST YOU debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 251,000 album-equivalent units moved in the first week, marking the highest sales week of the year so far.

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Beyonce released her latest album Cowboy Carter this past Friday which has been receiving a lot of love from fans as well as acclaim from critics.

The credits for the album were not uploaded when the album came out on DSPs but now finally today, we have all the details regarding the writers, producers and other contributors on the polarizing LP. As expected, Beyonce worked with some of her frequent collaborators like Raphael Saadiq, The-Dream and Jay-Z but there are also other new names who she worked with for the first time including Shaboozey, Tanner Adell & Brittney Spencer.

Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z has as many as 6 writing credits on the album which is definitely not a surprise. Take a look at the full production and writing credits for Cowboy Carter below.

The album is projected to move 350k in the first week.

Beyonce Cowboy Carter Credits

1. Ameriican Requiem
Guest Vocalists: Ink (Background Vocals)
Producers: Beyoncé, Derek Dixie, Jon Batiste, Khirye Tyler, No I.D. & Tyler Johnson
Written by Beyoncé, Ink, Cam, S. Carter (Jay-Z), Jon Batiste, No I.D., Dan Walsh, DIXSON, Derek Dixie, Raphael Saadiq, Stephen Stills & Tyler Johnson

2. Blackbiird
Guest Vocalists: Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts (Featured Artists)
Producers: Beyoncé, Khirye Tyler & Paul McCartney
Written by Beyoncé, John Lennon & Paul McCartney

3. 16 Carriages
Producers: Beyoncé, Ink, Dave Hamelin, Raphael Saadiq & Stuart White
Written by Beyoncé, Raphael Saadiq, Ink & Dave Hamelin
Drums: Lemar Carter
Guitar: Dave Hamelin, Ink & Justus West
Organ: Dave Hamelin & Gavin Williams
Piano: Dave Hamelin
Steel Guitar: Justin Schipper & Robert Rnadolph
Synthesizer: Dave Hamelin
Trumpet: Ryan Svendsen

4. Protector
Guest Vocalists: Rumi Carter (Intro Vocals)
Producers: Beyoncé & Jack Rochon
Written by Beyoncé, Ryan Beatty, Camaron Ochs & Jack Rochon

5. My Rose
Producers: Beyoncé & Mamii
Written by Beyoncé & Shawntoni Ajanae Nichols (Mamii)

6. Smoke Hour ★ Willie Nelson
Guest Vocalists: Willie Nelson (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé
Written by Beyoncé, Charles Anderson, Chuck Berry, Jesse Stone, Leah Nardos Takele, Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Son House

7. Texas Hold ‘Em
Producers: Beyoncé, Killah B, Nathan Ferraro, Raphael Saadiq, Hit-Boy, Mariel Gomerez & Stuart White
Written by Beyoncé, Raphael Saadiq, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, ​Megan Bülow, Nathan Ferraro & Brain Bates
Banjo: Rhiannon Giddens
Bass: Khirye Tyler, Nathan Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq
Drums: Khirye Tyler, Lemar Carter & Raphael Saadiq
Guitar: Nathan Ferraro
Organ: Raphael Saadiq
Piano: Khirye Tyler, Lowell Boland, Nathan Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq
Synthesizer: Hit-Boy
Viola: Rhiannon Giddens

8. Bodyguard
Producers: Raphael Saadiq
Written by Beyoncé, Ryan Beatty, Leven Kali, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Shawntoni Ajanae Nichols (Mamii) & Raphael Saadiq

9. Dolly P
Guest Vocalists: Dolly Parton
Producers: Beyoncé, Jack Rochon & NOVAWAV
Written by Beyoncé & Dolly Parton

10. Jolene
Producers: Beyoncé, Jack Rochon & Khirye Tyler
Written by Dolly Parton

11. Daughter
Producers: Beyoncé, Camaron Ochs, Derek Dixie & Simon Maartensson
Written by Beyoncé, Camaron Ochs, Derek Dixie, S. Carter (Jay-Z), Simon Maartensson, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant

12. Spaghettii
Guest Vocalists: Linda Martell & Shaboozey (Featured Artists)
Producers: Beyoncé, Collins Chibueze (Shaboozey), DJ Dede Mandrake, Khirye Tyler, S. Carter (Jay-Z), Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant
Written by Beyoncé, Jay-Z & Shaboozey

13. Alliigator Tears
Producers: Beyoncé, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Khirye Tyler
Written by Beyoncé, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Khirye Tyler

14. Smoke Hour II
Guest Vocalists: Willie Nelson (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Dave Hamelin
Written by Beyoncé, Dave Hamelin, Jeff Gitelman & Leah Nardos Takele

15. Just For Fun
Guest Vocalists: Willie Jones (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Dave Hamelin
Written by Beyoncé, Dave Hamelin, Jeff Gitelman, & Ryan Beatty

16. II Most Wanted
Guest Vocalists: Miley Cyrus (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé, Jonathan Rado, Michael Pollack, Miley Cyrus & Shawn Everett
Written by Beyoncé, Michael Pollack, Miley Cyrus & Ryan Tedder

17. Levii’s Jeans
Guest Vocalists: Post Malone (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant
Written by Beyoncé, Austin Post (Post Malone), Nile Rodgers, S. Carter (Jay-Z) & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant

18. Flamenco
Producers: Beyoncé & Mamii
Written by Beyoncé & Shawntoni Ajanae Nichols (Mamii)

19. The Linda Martell Show
Guest Vocalists: Linda Martell (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Leah Nardos Takele
Written by Beyoncé & Leah Nardos Takele

20. Ya Ya
Producers: Beyoncé, Cadenza, Harry Edwards, Khirye Tyler & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant
Written by Beyoncé, Anaïs Marinho (Arlo Parks), Brian Wilson, Harry Edwards, Klara Mkhatshwa Munk-Hansen, Lee Hazlewood, Mike Love, Oliver Rodigan (Cadenza), S. Carter (Jay-Z) & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant

21. Oh Louisiana
Guest Vocalists: Chuck Berry (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant
Written by Chuck Berry

22. Desert Eagle
Producers: Beyoncé & Bah Christ
Written by Beyoncé, Jabbar Stevens, Marcus Reddick & Miranda Johnson

23. Riiverdance
Producers: Beyoncé & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant
Written by Beyoncé, Mark Spears, Rachel Keen (RAYE), Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant

24. II Hands II Heaven
Producers: Beyoncé, Dave Hamelin & Jack Rochon
Written by Beyoncé, Ryan Beatty, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Dave Hamelin, Mark Spears & Jack Rochon

25. Tyrant
Guest Vocalists: Dolly Parton (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé, D.A. Got That Dope & Khirye Tyler
Written by Beyoncé, Camaron Ochs, David Doman, Dominik Redenczki, Ezemdi Chikwendu & Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant

26. Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckiin’
Guest Vocalists: Shaboozey (Featured Artist)
Producers: Beyoncé & Pharrell Williams
Written by Beyoncé, Collins Chibueze (Shaboozey), Hank Cochran, Harlan Howard, S. Carter (Jay-Z), Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Pharrell Williams

27. Amen
Guest Vocalists: Danielle Balbuena (070 Shake) [Background Vocals] Producers: Beyoncé, 070 Shake, Dave Hamlin, Derek Dixie, Ian Fitchuck, Sean Solymar, Tyler Johnson
Written by Beyoncé, Camaron Ochs, Danielle Balbuena (070 Shake), Darius Dixon, Dave Hamelin, Derek Dixie, Ian Fitchuk & Tyler Johnson

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After nearly six years, rapper and producer extraordinaire Travis Scott graced the SNL set on March 30, alongside host Ramy Youssef to promote his latest album, Utopia.

Scott treated fans to not one, but two electrifying performances from the 2023 chart topper. The rapper kicked the segment off with ‘My Eyes,’ delivering a visually mesmerising rendition that saw him seamlessly transition from a laid-back start to a high-energy climax.

But of course, this was only the beginning. Scott was joined by Playboi Carti for a show-stopping rendition of ‘FE!N.’ Dressed to impress in black leather, Scott commanded the stage before Carti’s entrance, igniting the atmosphere with the duo’s dynamic performance.

Since its release on July 28, 2023, the album has dominated the charts, solidifying Scott’s position as a pioneer of new age hip hop. With all 19 tracks making it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Scott’s unparalleled talent continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

This SNL appearance marks another milestone in Scott’s illustrious career, reminding us once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

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Wiz Khalifa surprised everyone a couple of weeks ago by hinting that he is planning to release a sequel to his classic mixtape Kush & Orange Juice.

The rapper had also revealed an artwork for the project which many fans did not like. However, on Saturday, Wiz took to Twitter to officially reveal that he is indeed releasing the second installment of Kush & Orange Juice, announcing that it was done and gone for mixing.

Kush and Oj 2 is done and going into mixing.

Thank you to everyone involved.

Taylor Gang The World. pic.twitter.com/4OmhfT2VgV

— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) March 30, 2024

“Kush and Oj 2 is done and going into mixing. Thank you to everyone involved. Taylor Gang The World,” he wrote. He also revealed a new cover for the project which you can see above.

The first Kush and OJ was released in 20110 and is regarded as one of the best mixtapes of the blog era that featured production from Sledgren, Cardo, E. Dan, Big Jerm and more.

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Beyonce’s brand new album Cowboy Carter has received a lot of acclaim from both fans and critics since its release.

The 27 song album features the likes of Miley Cyrus and Post Malone among others while Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell act as DJs in the radio-themed set. On Spotify, the album did 76 million streams on the first day which is a new peak for the platform.

Today, we have the first week sales projections. HDD reports that Cowboy Carter is expected to move 350k copies in the first week which will be more than enough for a number 1 debut on the charts. In comparison, Bey’s album LP RENAISSANCE debuted with 332k in August 2022.

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