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Indie digital rights group Merlin has announced its first partner for Merlin Connect, an initiative designed to help emerging social and tech platforms license music while increasing payouts for indie artists. On Thursday (May 8), Merlin revealed that it has partnered on the initiative with Nina Protocol, a music platform and direct-to-fan marketplace that’s described in a press release as “built to empower independent artists and labels through fair economics, direct payments, and tools for directly engaging their communities.” Through the initiative, which was unveiled last June, Merlin will provide chosen platforms with music, API-backed operational infrastructure, and support and…

Kodak Black broke down on Instagram Live from what appeared to be emotional distress amid ongoing legal battles with his ex-girlfriend Maranda Johnson. “I never experienced love before,” he said through tears Wednesday night (May 7). “I never did.” The 26-year-old rapper then climbed into bed, crying audibly and mumbling between sniffles.  The video quickly made the rounds online, with some viewers expressing concern for his mental health while others speculated he was trolling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Watch Live Bitez (@livebitez) The livestream comes amid a turbulent stretch for Black, who has a documented…

As part of its “Mastering Month” promotion, Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on Fuse Audio Labs, offering discounts of up to 85% off on its audio plugins for the next few weeks.Unlock the warmth of analog sound with Fuse Audio Labs’ premium plugins, expertly crafted to meet the daily demands of musicians and engineers. Founded by Reimund Dratwa, each plugin combines his deep knowledge of analog topologies with high-quality DSP for authentic audio excellence.Comprising compressors, EQs, preamps, reverb and delay, tape emulations, channel strips and more, plugins are on sale for only $19 USD each during the promotion.…

Fresh off co-chairing Monday night’s 2025 Met Gala, A$AP Rocky slipped on his best black cape and joined the event’s co-chair, Vogue Editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Wednesday (May 7) to talk the highs, lows and whoas from this year’s high-fashion superbowl. First time co-chair Rocky acknowledged that when the famously withering Wintour first reached out to him about taking part this year he thought he was being pranked. “Absolutely. I tend to get these prank calls and I said, ‘Nah, this can’t be real,’” he told Meyers. “But it was a dream come true.”…

Thick Sounds has returned with a brand new collection of forward-thinking jungle samples. Inspired by artists such as Bladerunner, DJ Hybrid, Serum, Bou and Break, Advanced Jungle 3 is designed for producers who are looking for nasty basses, highly chiseled drums, subdued atmospheres and ravy synths.Here’s what to expect in detail: about 1.07 Gb of 24-bit/44.1kHz samples covering 171 loops, 145 one-shots, XFer Serum presets, multi-samples, midi files and construction kits.Featuring samples from 174 to 175 BPM, ‘Advanced Jungle 3’ is suitable not only for the named genre but also for other styles including drum n bass, dubstep, hardcore, breaks…

The acclaimed crew of screenwriters lined up to pen the scripts for director Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films has been revealed. The names, first reported by Deadline, and confirmed by the official Beatles website, include Tony Award-winning writer Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari, Spectre) Oscar winner Peter Straughan (Conclave, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and BAFTA- and Tony Award-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Enola Holmes). At press time it was unknown how the workload will be shared and if each writer will work on their own film or if they will collaborate on all four of the titles that are being collectively…

N.O.R.E. accused a Houston restaurant staffer of endangering his life and calling the police over a bottle of wine in what he described as a racist encounter. On Wednesday (May 7), rapper and media personality N.O.R.E. took to Instagram to recount a disturbing incident he said unfolded while dining with friends in Houston. According to […] AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe N.O.R.E. accused a Houston…

OneZero Samples has introduced a new sample pack by one of Neurofunk’s most forward-thinking producers. Neuro Hive by NickBee contains over 440MB of loops and one shots geared towards sculpting tech-driven steppers and cinematic neuro rollers.NickBee – known for his trailblazing releases on Eatbrain, Bad Taste Recordings, and Noisia’s Invisible – delivers a cutting-edge collection of sounds forged in the depths of his signature production style, fusing razor-sharp precision with alien funk and hypnotic intensity.Neuro Hive is a high-powered arsenal of drum and bass tools, built for producers seeking next-level sonics in the realm of futuristic, neuro-infused music. Expect ultra-clean…

What kind of microphone should I buy for my home studio? For most home studios, a condenser microphone is the best choice for recording vocals and acoustic instruments due to its clarity and sensitivity. Dynamic microphones are better for loud sources and untreated rooms, while ribbon mics offer vintage tone but require careful handling. Choose based on your recording needs, budget, and room acoustics.   You’re ready to start recording. Vocals, guitar, podcasts, content — whatever it is, you need a mic. But with hundreds out there (and price tags from $20 to $3,000+), it’s easy to get lost in…

Universal Music Group wants a federal judge to dismiss Drake’s updated defamation lawsuit that complained about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance of “Not Like Us,” arguing he’s just upset about a “rap artist who defeated him.” Weeks after Drake filed an amended version of his case that claimed the halftime show was intended to “assassinate the character of another artist,” UMG fired back Wednesday – arguing that the new claims about the Super Bowl are as legally faulty as the rest of the case. “Drake’s new allegations are astonishing,” the music giant’s lawyer Rollin Ransom writes. “As Drake concedes,…