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Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images and Kevin Mazur / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B performs onstage during 2023 HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash and Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B revealed her “Little Miss Drama” tour is millions over budget just a month before kickoff. She may use her own money to fund the production she wants, saying, “I gotta go find the f**king money.” She explained that the budget keeps changing,…
At pointblank, we’re proud of the unique, real-world opportunities we regularly present to our students, and we’re kicking off 2026 in style. We’re partnering with the iconic Ministry of Sound to give our DJ students what matters most: genuine industry experience on an iconic stage. On Saturday, 24 January 2026, pointblank DJs will be taking over ‘The Baby Box’ from midnight to 4:00 am for an unforgettable night of club energy, community and homegrown talent. And this isn’t just a showcase, it’s a paid gig. The students performing are getting paid for their set because we believe real opportunities should…
Image Image Credit Josh Brasted / Contributor via Getty Images, Jason Koerner / Contributor via Getty Images, Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, and Josh Brasted / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, Rapper Baby Keem performs onstage during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 24, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Mariah The Scientist performs onstage during Young Thug & Friends: A Benefit Concert at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2025 in Atlanta, and Ravyn Lenae performs…
Image Image Credit Dana Jacobs / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt LaRussell performs at Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park on August 09, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kyrie Irving’s $11,001 purchase highlights the power of fan-driven support for independent artists. The Bay Area rapper is aiming to sell 100,000 copies in 30 days by going direct-to-fan. Snoop Dogg and other celebs are also supporting LaRussell’s independent push with major donations. Bay Area rapper LaRussell is going direct to fans when it comes to selling his music — and he’s getting celebrity support in…
Image Image Credit Screenshot from A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” visual Image Alt A$AP Rocky stars in “Punk Rocky” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Winona Ryder co-stars in A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” video, which features five alter egos in a surreal suburban setting. The track blends punk, dream pop, and psychedelic rock, showing Rocky’s continued genre fusion. Creative collaborators like Tim Burton and Danny Elfman help shape the visual direction of the upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. A$AP Rocky is pushing his Don’t Be Dumb era forward with “Punk Rocky,” a new single paired with a video led by Winona Ryder.…
Image Image Credit Jerritt Clark / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lil Durk performs at Amazon Music Live Concert Series on October 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The trial delay stems from the case’s complexity and the volume of evidence involved. Prosecutors are reviewing over 30,000 pages of evidence, including digital files and surveillance footage. Lil Durk remains in custody after multiple denied bond requests, including a $4.5 million bail package. Lil Durk will have to wait a bit longer before appearing in court for his murder-for-hire case. On Monday (Jan. 5), a…
Image Image Credit Jeff Kravitz / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt SZA, winner of the R&B Song of the Year, R&B Album of the Year, and R&B Artist of the Year awards, poses in the press room during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: SZA is giving fans a rare opportunity to connect with her one-on-one while supporting a humanitarian cause. Fans can also bid on a signed merch bundle curated by SZA, with proceeds going to non-profits. The Freedom for Sudan auction includes contributions from The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.…
Image Image Credit Sean Zanni / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Big Boss Vette performs during the NY: Supermodels Unlimited Magazine presents: THE UNLIMITED SHOW – NYFW celebrity event on September 07, 2024 in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The rapper’s cancer journey remained private until she shared a celebratory hospital video. Her treatment included chemotherapy, which was completed at the start of 2026. Big Boss Vette is now officially cancer-free after a year-long battle. Big Boss Vette has officially rung the bell. The St. Louis rapper revealed she survived a private battle with cancer. The…
Image Image Credit Screenshot of DaBaby with his daughter, Twin in video Image Alt Twin and DaBaby Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: DaBaby’s 2026 album ‘Be More Grateful’ arrives Jan. 16, marking his first full-length project since 2024. “DON’T INSULT ME” features a powerful visual co-starring his daughter, Twin. The project signals a new era for DaBaby, with themes of growth, family, and emotional maturity. On Monday (Jan. 5), DaBaby announced his next album BE MORE GRATEFUL, marking the North Carolina talent’s first full-length effort since 2024’s HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE? The project, expected to feature notable drops…
The Difference Between “Clear” and “Exciting” Anyone can make a mix sound clear. Few can make a mix sound exciting. Excitement doesn’t come from buying new plugins or chasing louder masters. It comes from contrast, motion, variation, and intentional changes that keep the listener engaged from start to finish. These seven techniques are the foundation of dynamic, modern, emotional mixing — no matter what DAW you use. Quick Summary 👉 Make your mixes exciting by pushing one or two standout elements, using arrangement changes, automation, modulation, dynamic contrast, reverb movement, and panning for motion. An exciting mix always has a…