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Afrika Bambaataa, Melle Mel and other Bronx rappers aim to create a museum dedicated to hip-hop

Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz and Grand Wizard Theodore are working with the Windows of Hip Hop project to develop a museum in the Bronx dedicated to the genre.
HARD Music Festival announces plans for female-only DJ weekend

Gary Richards, the founder of the HARD dance-music festival series (and occasionally performing under the name Destructo), has announced plans to launch what he called a "weekender" that would feature exclusively female performers. He plans on two concerts, preferably next spring in New York City and Los Angeles.
Throwback Thursday: 'Toni Braxton' by Toni Braxton

Music Times believes that it's never too late to go back and try something old. Throwback Thursdays will go back and pull out an album that's at least 10 years old, so that you can find something new, or revisit something you've forgotten about.
Jay Z and Roc Nation sued for sample from 'Run This Town'

The last week has been a big one for suing based on creative copyright. First the Gaye estate finally brought a lawsuit against Robin Thicke for the similarities between "Got To Give It Up" and "Blurred Lines," and then Teddy Riley sued Lady Gaga regarding the songwriting credits for the track "Teeth." Now Jay Z and his label Roc Nation Records are being sued by Tuf America regarding a song the Hov sampled...in 2009.
Nielsen study suggests music streaming likely increases listener's odds of buying record

New Nielsen research suggests that streaming actually benefits performers. Depending on who you ask, album streaming is either the best or worst thing in the world.
Hunter Hayes, Dean Dillon and Rodney Clawson take home main prizes at BMI Country Awards

The big news in the country music world this week has been the CMAs, but that wasn't the only big awards ceremony going down in Nashville this week. The Broadcast Music, Inc. Country Awards -which may not be as popular as the CMAs but are certainly as esteemed- took place on Tuesday evening.
Family plans live album release and concert to pay tribute to Jenni Rivera one year after death

It's been nearly a year since celebrated Mexican vocalist Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash last December. The banda singer's family and Universal Latin Music Entertainment/Fonovisa are marking the occasion with a new album and a tribute concert.
Kanye West reschedules Yeezus tour; cancels shows in St. Louis, Vancouver, Denver, more

It became apparent immediately following the beginning of Kanye West's "Yeezus" tour that things were not going to work out. The opening night in Seattle ran like a well-oiled machine, but the logistics of moving the stage equipment to Vancouver forced West to postpone the date. Now, after further problems and postponements, the tour has been rescheduled altogether. And not everybody is going to be happy about it.
Eminem beats Lorde, One Direction; places three songs in Digital Downloads Top 10

Around a month ago, it seemed that Katy Perry was the queen of the digital downloads charts, placing three songs in the Top 10. This week a new contender takes the throne: Eminem.
Katy Perry vs. Arcade Fire: Did 'Prism' or 'Reflektor' sell more last week?

Another relatively stingy album buying week, although not as low as the previous, which set the record for fewest albums sold during a one week period. Next week promises to be big however, as Eminem will push the numbers with his new album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
Zulu Nation to celebrate 40th anniversary with Ice Cube, Public Enemy and more

Long before labels like Cash Money and Def Jam became virtual hip-hop teams, and long before East Coast/West Coast was a rivalry, there was the Universal Zulu Nation. Formed and founded by Bronx emcee and DJ Afrika Bambaataa in 1973, The Organization (as it was called then) served to reform gang members through culture, and much of that culture formed into hip-hop music. Although hip-hop as a genre has changed drastically, the Zulu Nation still exists, and it will celebrate its 40th anniversary throughout the week with concerts.
New Year's Eve: Deadmau5, Hardwell, and Zedd have plans. Will you be near?

It's a little early, but those on top of the game are already planning for New Year's Eve. The night is especially huge for EDM fans, as the world's top DJs usually find a swinging party to settle down for. Deadmau5 just announced where he'll be (see below), but many of the biggest names still haven't told the world their plans, or whether you'll be able to join them. For now, check out what five big names are doing, and whether you're close enough geography-wise to join them.
CMAs shoot everyone in the foot with Taylor Swift's Pinnacle Award

We were pretty excited for the Country Music Association Awards, at least in comparison to the rest of the country awards programs that will be filling the airwaves soon. And then we heard about Taylor Swift's Pinnacle Award, which was announced on Monday.
Janelle Monae cancels shows in Anaheim, Sand Diego and Phoenix due to vocal chord troubles

Janelle Monae has been forced to cancel a series of concert dates for what she refers to as "mandatory vocal rest." According to a post on the performer's website, she has been ordered by a doctor to take the break.
Tuesday's Under 21: Anastasiya Petryk, the Ukrainian winner of Junior Eurovision 2012

It's easy to forget how young some of our favorite performers are when they enter the music world. From Michael Jackson's Jack 5 debut at the age of 11, to Lorde's chart-topping single "Royals" at the age of 16, it doesn't take much life experience to make a splash in the music industry. Tuesdays Under 21 is a Music Times feature dedicated to bringing attention to talented musicians and performers under the age of 21. Who know? They just might be the next big thing.
Lea Michelle adds track about Cory Monteith to debut album

Details are still sparse on the release of Lea Michele's debut solo album, but the actress/vocalist revealed that yes, there will be a track commemorating her relationship with actor Cory Monteith.
YouTube Music Awards disappoint in terms of viewers, peaking at 220,000 for Lady Gaga performance

If you follow music closely, you've already heard all about the YouTube Music Awards ceremony, whether it was Lady Gaga debuting the song "Dope" or Arcade Fire's Win Butler reenacting Kanye West to a bunch of Taylor Swift fans. But odds are you found out about it after the fact, thanks to a plurality of media coverage (ourselves included). When the final viewership was considered, it doesn't seem like the show did that well.
SFX Entertainment buys Made Event, producer of New York City's Electric Zoo Festival

SFX Entertainment has only been around for around two years, but it knows what it wants and it's going after it. The company, which specializes in promoting and organizing electronic music events, announced Monday that it had purchased Made Event, a powerhouse EDM-based company in the New York City area.
B.o.B. releases tracklist for new album 'Underground Luxury,' featuring T.I., 2 Chainz, and Chris Brown

There are plenty of rappers that keep fans waiting for a new LP (Dr. Dre being the obvious example at this point in time). B.o.B is not one of those rappers. After releasing his B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray in 2010, he came back with sequel Strange Clouds in a reasonable two years. His third release, Underground Luxury, will be released on December 17, a little more than a year after Clouds.
Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Taj Mahal and others bring new perspective to Civil War-era music on 'Divided & United' [LISTEN]

You may not have paid too much attention to the lessons on the Civil War in your American history class, but this lesson on the era might draw your interest if you're a music fan. The new compilation Divided & United collects 32 songs from the Civil War and features modern musicians performing them.
London's Ministry of Sound may close amidst conflict with new housing development

An electronic music landmark in London is fighting its own demise as plans for a new real estate development loom in the future. The Ministry of Sound, a club in the Newington neighborhood, has "only" been around for 21 years, but it stands prominently in the electronic music scene. Built in 1991 by James Palumbo, the club was ranked no. 7 in the world among EDM venues by DJ Magazine, and has developed its own record label thanks to its popularity.
Prodigy vs. The Prodigy: New Mobb Deep and possibly new The Prodigy albums on the way?

Two performers with very similar names have both made announcements in the last week that will excite fans. Queens rapper Prodigy and British electronic-rockers The Prodigy have both made news, but whose is the hotter headline? Music Times brings you up to date with stars that built renown and notoriety during the '90s.
Darius Rucker announces 2014 tour dates with The Eli Young Band and David Nails [SCHEDULE]

Late October and early November have already been rife with announcements regarding country tours and festival announcements, what with Lady Antebellum recently announcing upcoming tours in both Europe and North America, and Taste of Country releasing its lineup as well. The most recent name to announce a headlining tour for 2014 is Darius Rucker.
John Coltrane's home to become a museum? Carlos Santana, Cornel West and others levying for funds

Celebrity musicians and more modest jazz fans are teaming up with hopes to convert John Coltrane's final home into a museum honoring the legendary saxophonist. The home, in Dix Hills on Long Island, was in line for demolition as recently as 2011, was where Coltrane composed A Love Supreme, simply one of the greatest jazz records of all time. He only lived at the residence for three years before dying of cancer at the age of 40.
Britney Spears drops new preview track 'Perfume' from album 'Britney Jean'

Britney Spears has released a second preview track of of her forthcoming album Britney Jean, a ballad along the same lines of her "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" from 'Oops...I Did It Again.'
Download Festival announces Avenged Sevenfold and Rob Zombie as first round of headliners

The first headliners for next year's Download Festival have been announced: Avenged Sevenfold and Rob Zombie. Download, held every year in Donington Park, England, is one of the largest rock-oriented music festivals in the world (we're talking heavy rock here...not the same scene as the average alt-rock based American festival). It's a three day affair, but A7X and Zombie have been the only acts announced thus far.
The Calling sues guitarist Aaron Karmin, alleging that his 'disappearance' has harmed comeback attempts

Earlier today, Music Times reported that Lady Gaga was being sued by producer Teddy Riley over songwriting credits from 2009. Music lawsuits are going back even further however, as The Calling vocalist Alex Band is suing guitarist Aaron Karmin for being a hindrance to the group's comeback (the band last released an album in 2004).
iTunes Radio could be the solution to "loudness wars" ruining recorded music

You've undoubtedly heard a member of the older generation complaining that the music you buy today just doesn't sound as good as it did way back when. They could be referring to newfangled genres such as dubstep, but they could also be referring to the audio quality as well. The sound quality of new music (regardless of whether you've bought the mp3, CD or vinyl version) is not up to snuff with the glory days of recorded music. This is because of "the loudness wars."
Lady Gaga sued by producer Teddy Riley for his work on 'Fame Monster' track 'Teeth'

Yesterday Music Times reported on the Marvin Gaye estate suing Robin Thicke for allegedly stealing from the former's "Got To Give It Up" in order to make "Blurred Lines." Today's music writing lawsuit involves producer Teddy Riley suing Lady Gaga over the songwriting credits for her song "Teeth."
Lou Reed, Velvet Underground leader and alt-rock icon, dead at 71

Lou Reed, one of the most influential figures in the development of alternative rock the world over, has died at the age of 71 in Long Island. No official cause of death was given, but the rocker had undergone a liver transplant earlier in 2013.