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To celebrate Black Music Month, FLO, Destin Conrad, GIVĒON, Mickey Guyton and more reflect on why Black music is so important. DESTIN CONRAD, Shenseea, NEYO, Ice Spice and FLO Angel Rivera; Joyce Charat; @JUNIORMARQUES; Coughs; Tom Emmerson Black music is the foundation of so much of what we hear, feel, and move to in modern music. It’s more than a sound — it’s a force that has shaped culture, built community and told the stories that often go unheard. Whether within R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, gospel, country, or afrobeats, Black music has always been a channel for truth, joy, pain and…

Nelly isn’t fond of the narrative that he “just broke Ashanti’s heart” earlier into their time together, playfully offering some clarity on the circumstances surrounding the now-married couple’s prior split during a recent Breakfast Club appearance.“Well, let’s be clear,” Nelly said, drawing laughs from the show’s hosts. “I was hurt. Everybody was hurt. I think this narrative that Nelly just broke Ashanti’s heart…Ashanti broke Nelly’s heart. Because I feel like that be put out there a lot.”Amid more laughter, Nelly continued this line of reasoning, pointing to both age and a “mutual” decision for the pair to break up after…

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive limited time sale on the Analog Lab Pro virtual instrument by Arturia, offering a 50% discount for a few days only.Analog Lab by Arturia is a powerful plugin that gives you instant access to thousands of world-class presets from some of the most iconic keyboards ever created.Explore a vast collection of vintage and modern instruments, including pianos, organs, analog synths, digital synths, and more, all in one convenient and inspiring package.Analog Lab Pro featuresOver 2000 curated sounds from all the acclaimed V Collection Instruments.Updated browser to find sounds quickly: by Type (Bass, Pads, Leads…),…

Kehlani endured innumerable struggles and beat the odds “all before the age of even being able to buy a f—king drink at a bar,” as she said with her raspy, hushed voice in the “Intro” of her 2015 sophomore mixtape You Should Be Here. She was raised by her aunt, who eventually adopted Kehlani, after her father died when she was a toddler and her mother served time in jail while struggling with drug addiction. She left PopLyfe, the Oakland-based teen pop band that finished in fourth place on America’s Got Talent in 2011, due to managerial and contractual issues.…

Selena Gomez says Ice Cube was her childhood crush.The singer made the revelation while she and Karol G named their GOAT rappers during their newly-released episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk.“One of mine was Eminem only because I grew up listening to my dad, who was a DJ. He would remix all kinds of songs, and every time it was an Eminem song I would just get so excited,” said Gomez at the 12-minute mark in the video linked above.On the other hand, Karol G also named Eminem plus “Tusa” collaborator Nicki Minaj as her GOAT picks.“But can I tell you…

Waves Audio has announced a V16 update to its AI-powered sample manager. The latest V16 update to COSMOS Sample Finder brings significant improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and DAW integration.Musicians and producers know that a well-organized sample collection is key to creativity. Searching for misplaced or misnamed samples in cluttered folders can be frustrating and time-consuming. Waves’ COSMOS Sample Finder eliminates this issue by automatically consolidating all one-shots and loops into a single, easy-to-search location. Using AI-powered categorization and tagging, COSMOS ensures that the perfect sample is always within reach.Changes in COSMOS Sample FinderDAW Plugin & Sync: COSMOS now functions as…

Brian Wilson’s death on June 11 led to a resurgence of popularity for The Beach Boys‘ catalog, with streams up more than 500% in the wake of his passing. However, the band and Wilson’s estate will likely only see a small — though not insubstantial — chunk of those earnings. That’s because The Beach Boys, sources say, previously sold its albums from the Brothers Records period — which began with Smiley Smile in 1967 — and its subsequent recorded masters to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artist Group, which in the same deal also acquired certain publishing assets. Meanwhile, Universal Music Group is said to…

The Weeknd’s exclusive After Hours Til Dawn pop-up shop is taking over Complex LA this week.Below, we break down everything you need to know.How can I attend The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn pop-up at Complex LA?The exclusive pop-up can be found at Complex LA at 433 N Fairfax Ave starting Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Through Sunday, June 29, the space will be open until 7:00 p.m. local time each day. To RSVP, click here. An RSVP, however, does not guarantee entry, meaning you should definitely arrive early.What will be available at The Weeknd’s After Hours…

Datacode and Code Sounds have announced the launch of a limited time Summer Sale on sound packs, offering discounts of up to 60% off for the next few weeks.Big savings of up to 60% Off on Serum Presets, Diva, Massive X, Techno, Melodic Techno, Tech House, Vocals, Ambient, Chill, Trap Hip Hop and more!Additionally, a new FOCUS series sound pack for the Serum 2 software synthesizer is now available. A collection of 32 presets and 32 WAV loop versions based on the presets, Serum 2 Techno is priced $19.99 USD.Datacode FOCUS: Serum 2 Techno is a powerful and highly focused…

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s a Beatles celebration! In honor of Global Beatles Day (June 25), we’ve rounded up a collection of some of the coolest Beatles merchandise that you can find at Amazon and other retailers. If you’re unsure of what to get The Beatles fan in your life, we’re here to help. Celebrate John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with our list of gift ideas…