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At pointblank music school, supporting and elevating our students beyond the classroom is at the heart of what we do and pointblank recordings (PBR) is a key part of that mission. We’re proud to introduce our latest PBR artist signing, Dylan O’Connor, a rising artist whose lyrical depth and genre-blending sound reflect the creativity brewing in our halls. A graduate of our Music Business Diploma, he brings both creative and professional insight to his artistry, making him a perfect example of how pointblank nurtures well-rounded music careers. His journey with pointblank Recordings is just getting started, but with BBC Introducing…
Majetone has recently introduced a new virtual instrument which aims to re-imagine a drum kit as a synth. Dream Kit: Zenith features 120 different ‘waveforms’ or performances and over 1,000 presets.This instrument is kind of a long held dream for me. I first came up with it when I was refinishing my early 80’s Gretsch kit in 2015 – originally the idea was a kit & the marimba like shell tone (Preset ‘SHELLFI’). That didn’t work, the sound of the shells wasn’t the same as the drums. It sounded weird, BUT it planted a seed. What if I chromatically tuned…
Joey Bada$$’s war of the words with the West Coast is heating up. The Brooklyn rapper returned fire on what was a busy Monday night (May 19) in hip-hop as Joey directed his attention at Ray Vaughn, Kendrick Lamar and more on his scintillating “My Town” diss track. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m the real boogeyman, y’all n—-s should be afraid/ Get the general, I’m killing his troops,” he raps while teasing Lamar. “Don’t make me Pulitzer, better be wise because/ I’m dottin T’s and cross your eyes like Whitaker.”…
Waves Audio has announced the launch of its 2025 Memorial Day Sale, offering its plugins at a discount for a few days only.During the promotion, you can purchase 2 plugins for $59.99 USD, or 4 plugins for $99.99 USD. The offer excludes Curves AQ, Sync Vx, Abbey Road Studio 3, Clarity Vx Pro & DeReverb Pro, and other select products.Savings will be applied automatically in your cart before checkout, and you can redeem the offer multiple times.The offer is available at Waves Audio and a similar deal on plugins is also available at the Plugin Boutique store. Source link
Since launching her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in Brazil earlier this year, Shakira has surprised attendees by inviting a number of fellow hitmakers to join her onstage. From Grupo Frontera, Carlos Vives and Maluma — all three joined her in Latin America — to Wyclef Jean, Alejandro Sanz, Ozuna and Rauw Alejando in the U.S. leg of the tour. All of the aforementioned have collaborated with her in the past, and for each guest, Shakira has penned heartfelt messages on social media. “Sharing the stage with a longtime friend will always be a highlight,” she wrote about…
Joey Badass kicked off the week by delivering another diss-filled new track, complete with a lyric that’s sure to boost Vlad-related Googlings.“My Town,” featuring Loaded Lux, arrived on Monday and finds Joey mocking Daylyt’s “thirst for attention” as “sad.” Daylyt, as previously reported, recently shared a photo of the late Capital Steez amid his and Joey’s ongoing beef, though it wasn’t immediately clear whether the photo was intended as a response to Joey’s then-recent diss.“Nothing you could say could take away that sus shit you said on Vlad,” Joey raps on the new “My Town” track. “I would say, I’mma…
Image Image Credit Stephen J. Cohen / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium KARRAHBOOO has a lot going for herself. It might seem like she blew up overnight, especially after signing with — and later departing from — Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys, but the “RIP FOLLIES” artist has been putting in work for years. Since 2022, KARRAHBOOO has skyrocketed in popularity. Most notably, she’s built her successful career with the help of “Box the 40,” the TikTok-viral “Running Late” and a slew of features on Concrete Boys’ debut compilation, It’s Us Vol. 1. Even with all eyes locked on…
pointblank Recordings (PBR) artist Sam The Zoologist recently took a major step forward in their career with a sold-out headline show. It is an incredible achievement that reflects his growing momentum. After going viral on Instagram and seeing a surge in followers, Sam continues to strive both online and on stage. With the support of the PBR team behind them, this milestone is just one example of what’s possible when talent is matched with the right guidance and opportunities. At pointblank, our in-house label pointblank Recordings is dedicated to nurturing emerging artists, offering hands-on support across every stage of their…
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Lil Uzi Vert’s affinity for Vans takes the lead in the long-ubiquitous brand’s latest campaign.As Uzi told Complex in an exclusive conversation about Vans’ newest Premium Old Skool campaign, which finds the Eternal Atake 2 artist working with @rayscorruptedmind, their key inspiration when it comes to frequently headlined sartorial choices is simple: “I wear anything I want.” Crucial to Uzi’s style, they added, is the influence of “anybody that was around in the 80s.”The origin of Vans, of course, extends back a good bit further than that, with the VF Corporation-owned brand soon set to celebrate its 60th anniversary.For Uzi…