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Music Streaming Provider, Tidal, Takes Another Blow
A quick history lesson. Earlier this year, Jay Z acquired Aspiro, which is the company that developed Tidal. Tidal is a one-of-a-kind music streaming service that offers HiFi (High Fidelity) sound quality to users. Tidal, unlike other streaming services, pays artists and song writers high royalties for providing their music to subscribers. 16 artists, including Jay Z himself, are co-owners and stakeholders of Tidal. The list consists of artists such as Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Daft Punk, Kanye West and J. Cole, to name a few. Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Ms. Hill!
She inspired me at 16 and continues to do so in my adulthood. She’s one of the most iconic artists that I’m grateful to have as a spirit sister. Happy Birthday to the beautiful, Lauryn Hill!
Chris Brown Apologizes to Fans After Judge Denies Request to Tour
Chris Brown is known as the new R&B/Pop bad boy of our time. He’s been in the news for issues surrounding his temper and is currently serving his 1000 hours of community service, of which he still has 100 hours outstanding, for his abuse towards Rihanna and his recent fight with a fan in DC.
In order for Chris Brown to travel, he must gain the judge’s approval and consent. He was slated to go on the road for his Between the Sheets Tour which features Trey Songz and rapper Tyga. However, the judge denied Brown’s request and he will not be able to tour until he completes the remaining community service hours.
Chris released the following apology to his fans via Instagram last night:
When all is said and done, this is unfortunate, but he’s lucky that community service is all he has to serve given the severity of his convictions.
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D’Angelo Drops New Album After 15 Year Hiatus
For those neo-soul lovers out there, this couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. We’ve patiently waited for the sexy How Does It Feel? singer to grace us with his presence just one more time and it finally happened. D’Angelo surprised his fans, and the world, with his new project, Black Messiah.
After 15 years, I’m sure he won’t leave anyone disapponted. It’s great to just see him back on his feet and doing what we all love to see him do best.
Be sure to let the Dreamworld know what you think of Black Messiah! If you haven’t downloaded the new album yet, visit iTunes or Spotify for your copy.
Is Tyga Throwing Shade at Drake or Just Being Honest in Vibe Interview?
The latest issue of Vibe magazine features YMCMB’s Rack City creator, Tyga. Since joining Wayne’s all-star team, we haven’t heard much of anything from him and now we may know the reasons why. According to Tyga himself, he doesn’t mesh well with his fellow label mates. He explains:
Is Young Money a part of the creative process on this album?
Nah. I tend to distance myself from them.Are you trying to break out on your own?
Yeah, I’m tryna’ go independent. I don’t really get along with Drake. I don’t really get along with Nicki.
I don’t like Drake as a person. He’s just fake to me. I like his music; you know what I’m saying? I think his music is good, but we’re all different people. We were forced together and it was kinda’ like we were forcing relationships together. It is what it is. But I been friends with Chris [Brown] for like six years. That’s my real genuine friend. We hang out all the time. He lives up the street from me, so we don’t just do music we hang. I think being signed to Young Money, everybody felt like they had to force a relationship ‘cause Wayne put us together. At the end of the day the reason why I signed to Young Money is because of Wayne. Not because of Drake, not because of Nicki. It was because of Wayne and my relationship with him. I try to be cool with everybody, but sometimes, everybody just has different personalities, motives, and different characters. When you realize that, you realize that’s not a place where you want to continue to grow.
I don’t consider that shade, I think he’s just being brutally honest. Tyga is frustrated artistcally and who wouldn’t be in his position?
The good thing is, Kanye West has taken the hungry rapper under his wing and produced some tracks off of his latest album, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. Tyga is already getting some buzz about his new project since leaking one of the Kanye West produced tracks and has threatened to release the entire LP if his label doesn’t set a release date.
It will be interesting to see this drama unfold; I just want to hear some good music.
Nicki Minaj Featured in Latest Issue of GQ
I’m growing to adore female rapper, Nicki Minaj! I used to not like her because all I’d see was fake, fake and more fake. I mean, let’s be real, that butt? That’s all I’m saying.
Moving on. I’d like to say that so much was revealed in the GQ interview, but I was quite disappointed. Nicki Minaj has reinvented herself, modified her image, is being featured in almost every top track, is building an empire, and all that was focused on was the real meaning behind the “Anaconda” video (there was no deeper meaning). What a waste of an interview.
August Alsina is Awake After 3-Day Coma
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Everyone is happy to know that singer, August Alsina, is finally awake after being in a coma for 3 days. He posted the below photo on his Instagram page (@augustalsina) to let his fans know that he is recovering and to say, “thank you!” August collapsed during a performance on Monday and apparently suffered from seizures shortly after. Prayers and thoughts are with him and the Dreamworld hopes for a speedy recovery!
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August’s message to fans:
This is a bit graphic but i wanted to share this w/ every follower of mine. iWoke up out of a 3 day coma… &This guy @banggang_moneyteam right here never once left my side. What I’m tryna say is cherish the ones in life who cherish you & take good care of yourself. Your life can be gone in a split second’. I’m recovering well and thankyou for all of your prayers & concerns. -Yung
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