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Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician and Sly and the Family Stone frontman, has died. He was 82-years-old.A statement from his family shared with Complex said that Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, suffered from “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” “Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,” the statement continued. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”With Sly and the Family Stone, the late artist released ten studio albums, including There’s…

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on BLEASS Omega, offering a 50% discount on the user-friendly 4-operator FM synthesizer instrument as part of its 13th anniversary promotion.If you think FM Synthesis is complicated, it’s time to think again! BLEASS Omega places all of the sparkle, character, nuance and dynamic expressiveness of FM Synthesis at your fingertips, and does away with the arcane programming interfaces so often associated with FM. Harnessing BLEASS’ signature GUI technology, creating and crafting sounds in Omega is not just easier than with other FM synths, it’s easy – PERIOD!Al of the classic capabilities of FM…

Taylor Swift has won a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker who the pop superstar claims showed up at her Los Angeles home numerous times over the past year to falsely claim she’s the mother of his child. The order requires Brian Jason Wagner, a 45-year-old Colorado man, to stay at least 100 yards away from Swift and her residence. Judge Debra R. Archuleta signed the directive on Monday (June 9), three days after Swift petitioned the court for help. In the restraining order request filed Friday (June 6), Swift said Wagner is a stalker who first showed up…

The Game dedicated a message to Los Angeles’ Latino community as anti-ICE demonstrations continue to rage across the city.On Monday (June 9), the rapper posted an Instagram carousel with black and white pictures of citywide protests, which ignited over the weekend, with a caption that showed solidarity with residents fighting against deportation.”Ever since I could remember… it’s been black & brown in this city,” The Game began. “From the early days of my childhood til now, we’ve been side by side through it all. All of us. All the time. Not always seeing eye to eye but we’ve shared Los…

The rap community is mourning the loss of Atlanta Hip-Hop staple D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik, who died on Monday (June 9). From Killer Mike and Pete Rock to Sol Messiah and AllHipHop‘s Chuck Creekmur, those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with the charismatic personality are feeling the impact of his passing. D.R.E.S. had been sick with chronic kidney disease for some time, but people were optimistic he’d pull through. Needless to say, the shock from the sudden turn of events is rippling across social media. “U are cornerstone of Atlanta, hip-hop and underground culture,” Killer Mike captioned his post.…

Taylor Swift had lots to celebrate on May 30, when the megastar announced that she had officially acquired the masters of her first six albums from private equity firm Shamrock Capital, along with videos, concert films, art and other unreleased content. The firm had acquired the catalog in late 2020 from Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings, after Braun had bought Swift’s old label Big Machine Records the year before. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The purchase marked the end of a six-year kerfuffle that resulted in Swift’s Taylor’s Version project, where she…

Diddy is once again at the center of disturbing claims as two anonymous plaintiffs in a sex trafficking lawsuit say someone recently appeared at their secluded property, taking photos, which they believe was an attempt to locate or intimidate them on behalf of the disgraced mogul. Jane Doe stated in a sworn declaration, “We recently had someone on our remote property taking pictures and believe that individual was connected with one of the Defendants in this matter.” The mother and son, known in court documents as Jane and John Doe, say they’ve changed their names, moved to undisclosed locations and…

The Doobies will be the 10th collective of three or more songwriters to be inducted. Eight of them are performing groups. The other two teams worked behind-the-scenes. Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers perform at the Sonoma Music Festival, B.R. Cohn’s annual concert benefitting national and local veterans groups including Fisher House at Field of Dreams on October 4, 2015 in Sonoma, Calif. Steve Jennings/WireImage Being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame is a major accomplishment in the life of any songwriter, and it’s always nice to share life’s big moments with…

If there’s one place where Celine Dion can steal the show, it’s Las Vegas — where she forever changed A-list residencies during her epic run at the Caesars Palace Coliseum.After all, the famous stage where Adele, Mariah Carey, Usher, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain and many other music giants have performed was built for her.So it was fitting that when the legendary songstress, 57, was spotted at a Coldplay concert for a spectacularly show-stopping moment between two music icons, it was at Sin City’s Allegiant Stadium.And the crowd — including Coldplay front man Chris Martin’s son Moses, Brandon Flowers…

Loopmasters has introduced a new sample designed to set your imagination ablaze and stir overwhelming emotions in your productions.Created for producers who want to merge driving Techno energy with lush melodies and atmospheric soundscapes, Spiritual Melodic Techno aims to help you create tracks that move and inspire.SPIRITUAL contains a treasure cove of top-shelf samples, oozing the essence of melodic techno. You’ll find driving basslines that anchor your grooves, emotive synth sequences that weave intricate stories, and textured pads that create a sense of vastness and depth. The percussions are dynamic and precise, while immersive FX and evolving atmospheres add cinematic…