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BeatStars has partnered with Sureel, an AI music detection and attribution company, to provide its creators with the ability to express their desire to “opt out” of their works being used in AI training. To date, AI music companies in the United States are not required to honor opt-outs, but through this partnership, Sureel and Beatstars, the world’s largest music marketplace, hope to create clarity for AI music companies that are wishing to avoid legal and reputational risks and create a digital ledger to keep track of beatmakers’ wishes regarding AI training. Here’s how it works: Beatstars will send formal…

In 2025, Hip-Hop stands as a mosaic of sounds, voices, and cultures, all thriving once. It is a sight to behold. From stadium anthems to the grit of the underground, rap music is flourishing because of diversity. Bars are back and so are complex narratives that reflect personal struggles, political tensions, and dreams. Simultaneously, innovation is the order of the day. New sound continues to shatter boundaries. A new wave of underground heroes rises alongside seasoned legends who refuse to relinquish the crown. Independent artists leverage technology to maintain creative freedom, while mainstream heavyweights dominate charts with surgical precision. Women are…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Nearly six years after his untimely passing, it looks like a posthumous Nipsey Hussle album is finally on the way — and, unlike what we’ve seen with plenty artists before, it won’t be a cash grab. On Wednesday (Feb. 26), the late Crenshaw rapper’s brother, Blacc Sam, confirmed that new music will be arriving in the summertime. During an interview with Power 106 Los Angeles, Blacc Sam shared that Hussle had been working on a project with Bino Rideaux that was “pretty much” 80 percent complete before…

Start creating space and atmosphere with delay A huge thanks to AM.I for making time in her packed schedule to chat about using delay in techno. The biggest takeaway here is that delay should always be used with intention. It takes up a lot of space in a mix, and while it might sound great on its own, overusing it can easily clutter things. If it’s not fitting perfectly, it’s better to remove it and let the mix breathe. Another key point is that delay isn’t just about adding depth or rhythm – it’s a powerful sound design tool. When…

GForce Software has announced the release of a richly authentic and expressive recreation of a duophonic synthesizer in collaboration with Oberheim.The Oberheim TVS Pro features two fully modelled SEMs, a built-in sequencer, extended modulation, and refined controls.“Combining two SEMs and a step sequencer has always produced great results–nothing really sounds like it. So, I’m excited to see Gforce bring this to life as a virtual instrument so that many more people can discover its unique character.” Tom OberheimOberheim TVS Pro featuresThe most authentic duophonic TVS Pro experience available.The most playable SEM ever – full of character, now with an additional…

At age 26, Laufey has already reached the pinnacle of her industry. Now, she’s looking to help other young musicians realize their dreams, too. On Tuesday (April 29), the Grammy-winning artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist announced the launch of The Laufey Foundation, which will strive to make music education, specifically youth orchestra programs, accessible to young people from all different backgrounds. Laufey got her start in youth orchestra programs before receiving a Presidential Scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music. “The support and scholarships I received as a child have directly led to the career I have now,” Laufey…

Image Image Credit DANIEL COLE / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium ASAP Rocky’s legal troubles with Terell “ASAP Relli” Ephron aren’t over just yet. Despite the Harlem rapper being found not guilty on two gun assault charges earlier in the month, he’s now facing another round in court. On Wednesday (Jan. 26), a Los Angeles judge scheduled a Jan. 12, 2026, trial date for Ephron’s civil suit against Rocky, which had been on hold during the criminal trial proceedings. Much like the previous case, the plaintiff is claiming the rapper pulled a handgun and fired at him during…

IK Multimedia has announced the release of its new value bundle Total Studio 5 MAX, adding the full Pianoverse piano and sound design instrument, cutting-edge T-RackS 6 mixing and mastering workstation, and ARC 4 room correction.Also included are 9 TONEX Signature Collections, now available in a new TONEX Signature Collections Volume 1 bundle. This even more comprehensive music production suite provides users access to IK’s full expanded catalog of effects processors and virtual instruments, offering significant savings compared to purchasing each software title individually.Total Studio 5 MAX is a complete production suite, with everything needed to bring musical visions to…

Donald Trump hosted the 2025 Super Bowl LIX champs the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday (April 28), where he took the opportunity to once again lash out at Taylor Swift. The President took his latest swipe at the pop star during the visit when he lauded the Eagles for their commanding 40-22 win in February over the Kansas City Chiefs. “It was an incredible game. A little surprising, but right from the beginning of the first quarter of the big game, which I was there I watched in person,” said Trump before adding a diss aimed at…

Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images, Rich Fury / Staff via Getty Images, and George Pimentel / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Doechii, JAY-Z, and Kanye West Image Size landscape-medium Doechii has always been that girl when it comes to fashion, and now we know where she draws her inspiration. On Thursday (Feb. 27), Dazed published an interview with the Grammy Award winner, where she named her current fashion influences: Ye, which isn’t entirely shocking considering most rappers have tapped into his style at some point, and the more surprising choice, JAY-Z. “I feel inspired…