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Tyler, The Creator is calling out the increasingly frustrating tactics employed by the usual suspects on X and beyond, letting fans know that a clip of him making the rounds this week is actually over three years old.Unfortunately, a key component of the present state of social media’s continued degradation is that we’re all constantly inundated with mindless aggregation accounts that rarely, if ever, provide the proper context or sourcing for what they post. This, of course, frequently leads to decidedly old clips being wrongly assumed to be current, thus tossing even more fuel on the blazing fire of dumbification…
Image Image Credit NBC / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Clipse’s Pusha T and Malice on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Clipse’s reunion performance of “The Birds Don’t Sing” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” marked a rare moment of vulnerability. The performance featured new vocals and personal lyrics reflecting grief and family loss. The track appears on their new album, ‘Let God Sort Em Out,’ produced entirely by Pharrell Williams. We’re not crying, you are. On Tuesday (July 15) night, Clipse pulled up to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to…
Loopmasters has introduced a new royalty free sample pack by producer Alex Tarnovski. With over 510MB of content, Deep Tech contains a total of 495 loops, one shots and MIDI files for your music productions.This pack is built on the clash of punchy rhythms and moody chord progressions, with synths and keys designed for producers who crave depth, motion, and sonic experimentation. It’s a carefully tailored balance of weighty grooves and floating harmonies, crafted for those who sculpt sound in the shadows. For the seekers. For the groove alchemists.Meticulously structured around 16 full-fat construction kits, each kit is a self-contained…
Image Image Credit Bennett Raglin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: GloRilla dropped a studio clip showing how her viral “SHYNE” chorus with Travis Scott came together. The track’s title and chorus reference Shyne’s “Bad Boyz” and Barrington Levy’s “Here I Come.” GloRilla’s verse sparked debate online, but many fans praised her bold delivery and energy. GloRilla is well aware of the internet clowning her chorus on Travis Scott’s “SHYNE,” and luckily, she’s ready to laugh right along. On Tuesday (July 15), the rapper shared studio footage showing exactly how her contributions to the JACKBOYS 2…
Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive limited time promotion on Universal Audio’s native version of the effect that puts the colorful saturation, warmth, and harmonics of an industry-standard tape machine at your command.The Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder provides the final “analog glue” for your music, turning your recordings into records. The plugin brings new features for modern workflows.Getting perfect gain staging on the Ampex ATR-102 requires meticulous calibration of the repro and record levels, a delicate art that demands precision. With Auto-Gain, you can make adjustments to either the Repro or Record levels while maintaining perfect gain staging. And…
EQ, Plugin Latency, Mono Compatibility — Let’s Fix the Fundamentals Mixing isn’t magic. It’s technique. If you’re frustrated by EQ decisions, plugin latency, or mono compatibility, you’re not alone — and you’re closer to breakthrough than you think. Let’s simplify the core skills that make mixes click. 🧠 For Beginners: What Are “Essential Mix Tasks”? 🎧 If your mix feels muddy, off-balance, or out-of-sync, you’re likely hitting one of the three major mix walls: EQ — Not sure what to cut or boost Latency — Things sound “off” but you don’t know why …
Image Image Credit Jerritt Clark/Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium A rapper getting a new tattoo isn’t usually big news, unless you’re Lil Baby. The Atlanta trap star has said in various past interviews that he would never get permanent ink on his body, so when he was spotted with what appear to be sizeable tattoos on both of his thighs in an Instagram post, it caused plenty of buzz on social media. On Monday (July 14), Lil Baby posted a handful of photos on his official Instagram with the caption, “Back in that mode.” The photos included several…
Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Leon Thomas and Ty Dolla Sign at the 2024 BET Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ty Dolla Sign praised Leon Thomas in a Billboard interview, calling him the “new king” of R&B and highlighting his artistry. Thomas’ behind-the-scenes work includes writing and producing hits like SZA’s “Snooze” and Drake’s “Love All.” With his album ‘MUTT’ and his “Mutts Don’t Heel Tour,” Thomas is stepping into the spotlight as a solo R&B force. Leon Thomas is the “new king of this s**t,” according to Ty Dolla Sign. On…
Image Image Credit Raymond Hall / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Klay Thompson and Megan The Stallion made their first public appearance as a couple at the rapper’s Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City. Megan described their first meeting being “like a f**king movie” but kept the details private. Fans reacted to their Instagram posts and red carpet debut, fueling buzz around the new celebrity couple. Megan Thee Stallion isn’t quite ready to spill the tea on how…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt GloRilla at BET Experience Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways GloRilla will perform at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game halftime show in Indianapolis on Saturday (July 19). BIA is set to perform her single “WE ON GO” before the game tips off. The event will be broadcast live on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+. GloRilla is gearing up to deliver “BIG GLO energy” at Saturday’s (July 19) WNBA All-Star Game. On Wednesday (July 16), the rapper was officially announced as the halftime show headliner, with the event scheduled to begin…