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Tina Knowles has revealed she is dating a new man two years after her divorce from Richard Lawson.In a new interview with People, Knowles spoke about jumping back into the dating scene while admitting she’s seeing someone who has been a complete “gentleman” to her. “I am spending time with a friend,” Knowles confirmed while adding that the person is a “very nice gentleman” and that she’s waiting to “see what happens” between them. Knowles also highlighted how she’s stepping back out in all her glory.”Just getting all dressed up and done up, makeup, hair. You know, putting on something…
Image Image Credit Josh Brasted / Contributor via Getty Images and Leon Bennett / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt BigXthaPlug and Jimmy Kimmel Image Size landscape-medium Getting iced out by one of the musical guests is definitely a first for Jimmy Kimmel, and he’s got BigXthaPlug to thank. The rapper hit the stage on Tuesday night (April 23) to perform “The Largest” and “Mmhmm” off his sophomore album, TAKE CARE. “The man who gave me this beautiful piece of jewelry,” Kimmel said while introducing the Dallas native and holding a vinyl of the aforementioned project. From there, BigXthaPlug led…
ARVerb has announced the launch of a limited time Spring Sale, offering a discount on its reverb plugin that uses physics-based modeling to achieve immersive spatialization, transient preservation and consistent sound.Besides giving life to a single instrument, ARVerb Room may be used to glue multiple tracks by making them sound like they’re in the same space, while maintaining good track separation. The space-saving minimal user interface only has a handful of musical controls, making the algorithm easy to set up.Regularly priced 40 EUR, ARVerb Room for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) is on sale for 25 EUR until…
This is session 6 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called “Producer Notes”. Episode 006 analysing the Vocal Melodic House style of Anjunadeep artists “Tinlicker” and to a certain degree also “Above & Beyond”. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic House, Trance and Progressive House. The key lessons from this episode are: Add an uplifting feel by “going up” with the bass notes (C-D-E). The track creates tension between G Lydian vs Emin (getting the fine line between euphoria and nostalgia). Harmonies: Don’t make it too complicated, keep a simple arrangement, simple harmonic structure. Main…
MIDI Controllers can be expensive, turning beginners away from music production. That said, many times, even seasoned music producers don’t use every function available on a MIDI controller.Lucky for beginners, we have MIDI controllers like the Nektar SE49. The SE49 makes an inexpensive MIDI controller for beginners, without the fluff and only the essentials. Let’s dig in a little into it, so you’ll see why it’s one for beginners. Nektar SE49 MIDI Controller – A simple, straightforward controller.Watch me make produce a short music riff with the Nektar SE49 in the video above.First off, the Nektar SE49 cost only USD84.99. It connects…
I always tell my students this: when I hear a vocal that sounds amateur, it’s almost always not compressed enough. In fact, I find that only rarely do producers and vocalists compress their vocals too much. But, vocal compression is an art form. To create a professional vocal, you need to apply significant amounts of compression. However, it is absolutely necessary that you do so in a manner which allows the vocal to retain a natural, human feel. This article is the only guide you’ll ever need for vocal compression. I’m diving into my favorite plugins, secret tips and tricks,…
Learn to reamp in your DAW and add punch with UAD tape and EQ plug-ins. Watch producer and engineer Drew Mazurek show you how to reamp guitars using UAD plug-ins like the UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp, Studer A800 Tape Recorder, and Pultec EQ Collection. Whether you’re crafting heavy rock riffs, blues licks, or clean melodic parts, you’ll learn how to dial in authentic amp tones, add analog-style tape warmth, and shape your sound with classic EQ techniques — all without leaving your DAW. Artist Credits: @whoisletterbox Source link
From Ultra South Africa to Afro Nation Portugal, here are the best lineups this year. Davido Tosin Gbadamosi Multiple music festivals across the globe are celebrating African music throughout the whole year, and Billboard is rounding up the biggest ones for you to hit up. For some acts, these festivals present a heartwarming, homecoming opportunity. Chxrry22, the first female artist signed to The Weeknd‘s XO record label, performed in her Ethiopian motherland for the first time in January 2025 during the World Afrika Festival. And come August, Doja Cat will perform in her South African motherland for the first time…
Tina Knowles revealed she briefly reunited with Mathew Knowles in secret after his affair, only to end things for good after a second love child. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Tina Knowles revealed that she secretly rekindled her relationship with her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, after his affair and the birth of a love child ended their marriage. In her memoir, Matriarch, the 71-year-old mother of Beyoncé…