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pointblank Music School’s London campus came alive with energy as music and tech came together in exciting ways. The Audio Programmer Interface (API) returned for its second year and brought producers, coders and creatives for an evening packed with forward-thinking discussions. Filled with industry leaders, professionals, and students, it was a brilliant night for anyone passionate about sound, tech, and innovation. Here’s a quick look at what went down. Chris Nash, the programme leader for our BSc (Hons) Music Production & Software Engineering degree, kicked things off with a talk called A RADical Approach (RAD stands for Rapid Application Development).…

Justin Bieber, whose SWAGiverse was further expanded last week with the release of a Cole Bennett-directed video for “YUKON,” is continuing the vulnerability-driven social media approach that helped define one of the most compelling rollouts in quite some time.“Standing on business gets tiring,” Bieber captioned an Instagram update on Monday, adding that he was “going to bed.” This, of course, marks the latest nod to a phrase that has become deeply interwoven with the SWAG era. On the album itself, Druski appears on a skit in which he and Bieber discuss his use of the phrase in a viral paparazzi…

From Slump to Flow: Break through doubt and finish more music. Creative slumps and self-doubt are normal—but they don’t have to stop your momentum. By moving through intentional phases—Reset ▸ Write ▸ Refine—you’ll build a habit loop that conquers doubt and gets songs done.   🧠 Phase 1: Reset Your Mindset & Environment 🎯 Why It’s Needed When you’re stuck, your brain is essentially overloading. You feel useless—but fighting your way out of that fog makes things worse. 🔁 Reset Habits Take a 24‑hour pause: no production, just music appreciation Curate a reference playlist: 10 songs…

Charleston White wasted no time celebrating Boosie Badazz’s legal troubles, unleashing a brutal video rant mocking the rapper’s federal plea deal and the possibility of prison time, while dragging his children and newborn baby into the mix. “Boosie going to jail!” he shouted. “I couldn’t wait to celebrate.” The Texas-based internet personality has been locked in a long-running feud with the Baton Rouge rapper, and now that Boosie is facing time behind bars, White is treating it like a personal victory parade. White’s latest tirade comes after Boosie agreed to a federal plea deal related to a June 2023 arrest…

Loops de la Crème is celebrating its 14-year birthday with the release of a new percussion sample pack. World Sounds Vol. 4 contains a selection of 101 samples of acoustic percussion one-shots, alongside 10 acoustic textures and soundscapes.14 years ago, I released the first sample pack, the Clap Pack, as a ‘name your price’ product. This started an amazing and unexpected journey. (discover the launch of LDLC here)To celebrate this 14th Birthday, I’m going back to LDLC’s beginnings with a new percussion Sample Pack, once again offered as ‘name your price’.I revisited many sampling sessions from the past 14 years,…

Plugin Boutique is offering an exclusive 30% discount on Rob Papen’s classic Albino-3 Legend software synthesizer as part of its “Hidden Gems” promotion.Originally released in 2006, Albino- 3 was the result of a collaboration between Virtual Instrument designer Peter Linsener and Dutch sound designer and musician Rob Papen. Now reborn as Albingo-3 Legend and with in-house programmers now at the helm, it now has added VST3 support, different GUI sizes, and compatibility with the latest PC and Mac operating systems and processors.The Albingo-3’s key features include high-quality presets in a wide range of styles, an easy-to-use interface, highly flexible oscillators,…

Plugin Boutique has recently launched a limited time manufacturer focus promotion on Native Instruments, offering discounts of up to 91% off on a selection of plugins and bundles.Native Instruments develop innovative software and hardware for computer-based audio production and DJing – products that push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike. Buy now and save up to 91% on a selection of their acclaimed products in our exclusive Manufacturer Focus sale!The sale includes the Kontakt 8 sampler (incl. crossgrade), Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle, Schema Light & Dark, Komplete Select Bundles, and more. The offer expires…

50 Cent addressed Finesse2Tymes on Instagram after the rapper’s mother accused him of cutting her off and leaving her homeless. 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 50 Cent took a break from clowning rappers to drop some unsolicited wisdom on Finesse2Tymes after the Memphis rapper’s mother publicly accused him of abandoning her. On Tuesday (May 14), the Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul posted a clip of Pluria…

Loopmasters has launched a new sample pack by Sunny Kale geared toward UK Garage music production, bringing energetic drum loops, grooving percussion, deep basslines, and a variety of melodics, including synths, kalimbas, and sweet vocals.Rooted in nostalgic memories of growing up on UK Garage and 2-Step, Sunset City – Melodic Garage fuses that emotional connection with modern production techniques to bring a timeless yet forward-thinking sound.Sunny Kale is a GRAMMY-nominated music Producer/ DJ based in West London who is driven by a passion to connect artists with their most authentic sound. Sunny Kale’s mission is to bridge cultures through music…

Plugin Boutique has launched a promotion on an exclusive bundle featuring a high-impact trio of UJAM plugins built for bold, genre-smashing sound.The Hyperpop Bundle is offered at a 68% discount for a few weeks only.Featuring Pixel, Subcraft, and Chromed, this exclusive collection is your shortcut to sugar-rush synths, glitchy textures, booming bass, and hyper-stylised grooves.Only available from our website for a limited time. Grab it while it’s hot and give your tracks the hyperpop edge they deserve.The bundle is priced $49 USD until September 7th, 2025.More information: UJAM Source link