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Image Image Credit Edward Berthelot / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt JAY-Z and Beyonce Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: JAY-Z made a surprise appearance during Beyoncé’s Atlanta show, performing “Crazy In Love” live. The night also featured JAY-Z’s solo performance of “Public Service Announcement (Interlude).” Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter have been part of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour” so far, bringing family moments to the stage. A-Town got a surprise worth remembering on Sunday (July 13). During the third Atlanta stop of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour,” JAY-Z joined the superstar onstage for a live performance of their Grammy Award-winning…
VST Alarm has launched a limited time promotion on a collection of sample packs from the Kryptic Samples label. Offered at a huge discount, the Ultimate Synthwave & Retro Bundle contains 14 Synthwave & Retro sample packs and 5 drum kits designed to take your productions straight to the heart of the neondrenched nostalgia and retrofuture.The Samples and Loops have been rigorously curated to provide you with high-quality sounds and are ready to be resampled, edited, reversed, pitched, sliced, chopped, stretched and manipulated to your personal preference. The MIDI files are also provided on an instructional purpose and for full…
Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake at Wireless Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake told a London crowd that U.K. rappers are the best lyricists in the world. His comments sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans defending U.S. artists. The lyrical exchange between Skepta and Joyner Lucas suggests the debate may escalate into more musical responses. London has the “best lyricists in the world,” at least if you ask Drake. On Saturday (July 12), the For All The Dogs artist shared his two cents on the ongoing U.K. versus U.S.…
Triple Spiral Audio has announced the release of a new sound library for the Omnisphere 2 virtual instrument by Spectrasonics.Created from 116 custom sound sources, Dreams of Elysium contains a collection of 65 presets featuring floating arpeggios, warm pads, evolving textures, and delicate bell tones.The sounds are well suited for ambient and meditative music, as well as for film scoring, game audio, and yoga-based soundscapes. Whether you’re creating stillness or cinematic depth, Dreams of Elysium offers a rich palette of dreamy and spacious tones to explore.Also available is the Dreams of Elysium Extended version, which includes an alternate version of…
Victoria Monét walked out on a teammate who tried to encourage her to terminate her pregnancy.The three-time Grammy winner was a guest on the July 23 episode of IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, and reflected on her former employee attempting to talk her out of becoming a mother. Just months after releasing her Jaguar EP, in February 2021, Monét welcomed her daughter, Hazel Monét, with her now-former partner, John Gaines.Around the 21-minute mark, Monét said that she was told her business may “slow down” after having a child. “It’s difficult, but it’s also something that you’re supposed to…
Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Joyner Lucas attends 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium The U.K. versus U.S. rap debate is getting spicier. On Sunday (July 13), Joyner Lucas took to social media for an initial response to Skepta’s “Friendly Fire” diss track. In case you missed it, last Friday (July 11) at midnight, the U.K. grime star dropped a fiery song that took aim at a number of Stateside Hip Hop figures, including Ebro Darden, DJ Akademiks, ASAP Rocky and Lucas. Though the tune was touted as being aimed at the…
Plugin Boutique has announced the launch of an exclusive Summer Sale on XLN Audio, offering discounts of up to 41% off on virtual instruments, audio effects, and sound expansions.The promotion includes the award-winning XO beat maker plugin, RC-20 Retro Color multi-effect, the Addictive Keys virtual instrument series, and more.The more recent Life sampler is $89 USD during the promotion.Life from XLN Audio shortens the path from experiencing the moment to hearing it as beats in your music. Capture a dripping faucet, kitchen appliance, or amp crackle and it will instantly appear in the Life by XLN Audio plugin. The plugin…
Fat Joe has said his ongoing legal battle with ex-employee Terrance “T.A.” Dixon has taken a heavy toll on his bank account.According to court documents obtained by Complex, the Terror Squad head honcho filed an amended complaint in which he accused Dixon and attorney Tyrone Blackburn of launching a smear campaign. Joe sued Dixon back in April, claiming his former hypeman had posted “a torrent of wholly fabricated, grotesque, and scandalous allegations” in pursuit of a hefty payday.According to legal documents, Fat Joe has claimed that Dixon’s failed extortion efforts resulted in a $10 million loss in various business deals, including everything from…
Image Image Alt Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Fanum Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: TONE is AMP’s debut personal care line, now available at Target and online. The collection features bold scents across various products, including deodorant, body wash, cologne, lip balm and lotion. The brand reflects AMP’s community values, with each member contributing to its development. AMP, the Twitch collective featuring Kai Cenat, Duke Dennis, Fanum, Agent 00, ChrisNxtDoor and ImDavisss, is stepping into the personal care space with TONE, a creator-led brand now available at Target and online. The launch includes aluminum-free deodorant, body wash, on-the-go cologne and body…
Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna, RZA and Riot Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: RZA and Riot made their first public red carpet appearance at the ‘Smurfs’ premiere in Los Angeles. Both kids wore custom Dior looks from Jonathan Anderson’s debut children’s line for Dior Men. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky continue to influence fashion and parenting culture with their rare family outings. Rihanna brought the cutest plus ones to the Smurfs premiere at Los Angeles’ Paramount Theater. On Sunday (July 13), the “Diamonds” singer, who’s currently expecting baby No. 3, attended the event…