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  • Martin Garrix Talks, Usher, Ed Sheeran Collabs -- Singing On Tracks?

    Martin Garrix has become one of the biggest stars in EDM, and he has not even been on this earth for a full two decades yet. The "Tremor" producer has a busy summer festival ahead of him with gigs at events like Creamfields, Mysteryland, Digital Dreams, Ultra Europe and more. Even with a demanding touring schedule that would be required of someone his status, he has still found the time to work some other artists like Ed Sheeran and Usher. In a recent interview with the Digital Spy, he talked about those collaborations and whether or not you will hear him sing on any of his tracks.

  • Migos Share "I Just Wanna" From Jose Guapo 'Trap-A-Holics' Mixtape

    Just a day after the release after Migos released the Zaytoven-produced track "On Top," the Atlanta rap trio has unveiled another single "I Just Wanna" as part of the new Trap-A-Holics mixtape hosted by Jose Guapo. Titled Real Trap Sh*t: Run It Up Edition, the project features tracks from Rich Homie Quan, Quavo on his own, Rick Ross and Big Sean.

  • 9 Things We Learned From Major Lazer AMA: Jack Ü, Iggy Azalea, MØ Collabs Coming

    To celebrate the release of their third artist album, Peace Is The Mission, which has features from the likes of Ellie Goulding, 2 Chainz, Ariana Grande and Pusha T, Major Lazer decided to do a Reddit AMA to answer some unfltered fan questions. There was plenty to learn with Diplo at the controls of the AMA including some new collabs with Jack Ü, Iggy Azalea and MØ. Walshy Fire added a few bits of info, while Jillionaire was apparently stuck in traffic - typical LA.

  • Soundcloud Contract with Music Publishers Leaked: Paid Tiers Coming?

    A contract that Soundcloud is reportedly about to sign with major music publishers has just been leaked. Digital Music News got their hands on the contract, which outlined splits and advances between the Berlin-based streaming and discovery service, as well as paid tiers for customers that would increase royalty payouts and create an ad-free experience.

  • TomorrowWorld Contributed $93.9 Million to Georgia Economy

    Music festivals are big business for everyone involved. There is a lot of money to be made by the performers, the promoters and those involved with the production. Someone has to spend this money and it isn't all just going into the pockets of some out-of-towners, pillaging the area for a few days of fun. Some of those big festival dollars do stay in the area, which is why locals compete to have festivals in their jurisdictions. Major EDM festival TomorrowWorld just released an economic impact study done by ICF International, to show just how much they have grossed for the area of Atlanta, which they are based in and the tax revenue they have generated for the state of Georgia over the past two years. 2014's total was a pretty dramatic increase to $93.9 million in contributions of some form or another to the Georgia total economy.

  • Life In Color Big Bang World Tour: 42-Dates Added In Phase 2

    Life In Color has gone global is a big way in 2015 with its ambitious new tour that plans to hit 130 dates in 50 countries. The first phase of shows has already wrapped up late in May in the United States and San Juan, Puerto Rico and now the SFX-owned company has announced the dates for phase 2.

  • Meek Mill Shares "Check" Ahead Of 'Dreams Worth More Than Money'

    Amidst rumors swirling surrounding his relationship status with Nicki Minaj by largely uninformed commenters online, Meek Mill has been looking forward to the release of his new artist album, 'Dreams Worth More Than Money.' He has released a single, "Check," potentially from the album that will get fans very excited for the upcoming #MeekSeason that the Philadelphia rapper has been teasing for the past month.

  • Eric Prydz Releases "Generate" Video Ahead Of 'PR(10)DA' Album

    Eric Prydz has unveiled the trippy music video for his latest single, "Generate." The track topped the Beatport, DMC, Hype Machine and BBC Radio One charts after its release and is gearing up to be one of the bigger tracks on the EDM festival circuit. "Generate" is the second single we have heard from Prydz this year, but expect to hear a lot from the "Tether" producer as he gears up for his biggest year yet with three EPs and an album PR(10)DA over the next few months.

  • Zedd On 'True Colors,' Skrillex, Daft Punk Influence & Collaborating

    Two weeks ago, Anton Zaslavski, known professionally as Zedd, released his sophomore artist album, 'True Colors.' Reviews have been a mixed bag, but the project did quite well in the charts and sales department for a dance album, selling 50,000 in the first week and topping iTunes dance charts worldwide. He spoke to Rolling Stone about the LP, collaborating with other artists like Lady Gaga, Echosmith and Logic, who both appear on the album and the influence artists like Daft Punk and Skrillex have had on his career.

  • Coachella Sets 2016 Festival Dates at Empire Polo Grounds, Ticket Sales Details

    Coachella may have only been a month and a half ago, but the two-weekend California festival has already announced details for when it will take place in 2016 and when tickets will go on sale. Coachella will be back in Indio, California next year in its traditional two-weekend format on April 15-17 and April 22-24. Tickets go on sale sooner then you may be ready for - this Thursday June 4 at 11 a.m. PST.

  • Future Music Festival Asia 2014 Deaths Caused By Heatstroke, Not Drugs Says Doctor

    Future Music Festival was forced to shutter its doors after one last hurrah this past March with some of the biggest artists in the world like Drake, Avicii and 2 Chainz. The Asian festival brand also expected to host an event in Singapore this year, but was forced to cancel after government officials refused licenses at the last minute. A stigma followed the Asian edition of FMF around drug-wary South East Asia where six people died of what were reported as drug overdoses at the time by local police in Kuala Lumpur. However, according to University Malaya Medical Center (UMMC) forensic pathology department head Prof. Dr. K Nadesan, post-mortem autopsies showed the cause of death to be heatstroke, not drugs.

  • Migos' Zaytoven-Produced "On Top," Feat. Sauce Walka, Drops Ahead Of 'YRN: Tha Album'

    Amidst the turmoil surrounding Migos, especially Offset, for their involvement in an April 18th incident at Georgia Southern University where the members and their crew were arrested on drug and gun charges, the Atlanta rap trio has still managed to put out new music. Their latest track titled "On Top" crosses state boundaries as they collaborate with Houston-based rappers Sauce Walka and Sosamann on a trapped out Zaytoven-produced beat for a new single titled "On Top." The track is slated to appear on Hoodrichkeem's upcoming Tweet Tape Part 2 mixtape. This track serves as a primer for upcoming music on their new artist album YRN: Tha Album.

  • EDMbiz 2015 Speakers, Panels Announced: Krewella, Pasquale Rotella Included

    EDC Las Vegas is known for being one of the largest electronic music festivals in the world, but Insomniac is aiming higher with the event. It has created a whole week of industry-focused events in the city of Las Vegas that include speakers and panels in the week leading up to the big dance collectively known as EDMbiz. The event has announced the panel topics and the speakers that will be sitting on those panels. Among those who will be joining the action from Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday 18 are Krewella, Insomniac Events Founder and CEO, Pasquale Rotella, Above & Beyond member, Jono Grant, President of Electronic Music at Live Nation, James Barton, Blaise DeAngelo, general manager for Skrillex's label OWSLA and many more.

  • Steve Angello, Mako Release 'Children Of The Wild' For Save the Children Fund

    After nearly two years of finishing his sets with the song, former Swedish House Mafia-member, Steve Angello has released his highly anticipated single "Children of The Wild" with LA producer, singer, songwriter, DJ duo Mako. The release coincides with International Children's Day, a moment held dear to the "Knas" DJ as a father himself. He is using the single as a charitable opportunity, offering all artist revenue generated from streams on Spotify to the Save The Children and its Nepal Disaster Relief Fund.

  • Odd Future Officially Broken Up According To Tyler, The Creator

    Over the past few days, speculation has been wild about the future of hip-hop collective Odd Future, which counts Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats and Earl Sweatshirt among its members. Observers have known that the group has been growing apart over the past few years as the members have focused on their burgeoning solo careers, but according to a response to a fan on social media network Spring from Tyler, the group is officially broken up.

  • Second Leaked Rich Homie Quan Song Raps About Raping Women

    Why Rich Homie Quan, why? For the second time in two months, a leaked track titled "Day 1" from a treasure trove of Rich Gang songs that made their way onto the web finds the "Type Of Way" rapper talking about raping a women. To make matters worse (if they can be), the line, "Mansion full of b*tches, about to rape one (I'ma f*ck these hoes)" is used in the hook, so it is repeated throughout the song.

  • Kid Cudi, Jeremy Piven Talk Music Industry, Entourage In Complex Cover Story

    With the Entourage Movie opening in theaters this Wednesday, June 3, two of the film's stars—Jeremy Piven, who plays the inimitable Ari Gold, and Kid Cudi, who plays Gold's assistant Allen—were featured on Complex's June/July Cover Story as they discuss their paths throughout the cutthroat entertainment industry—music and film—as well as, the Entourage Movie, which will feature cameos from other musicians like T.I., Pharrell and Calvin Harris.

  • Kendrick Lamar Performs 'm.A.A.d. City' With Fan At Sweetlife Festival

    Kendrick Lamar has taken crowd interaction to a whole new level with a stunt he is now doing. The "To Pimp A Butterfly" rapper is now bringing fans on stage to rap some of his tracks with him and some obviously do it better than others. This weekend during Sweetlife Festival at the Merriweather Pavilion just outside of Washington, DC, Kendrick Lamar brought a fan onstage to rap his tune "m.A.A.d City' with him.

  • Lil B Delivers Rousing Lecture at UCLA on Individuality, Love [WATCH]

    Lil B, real name Brandon McCartney, or better known as the based god, made another appearance behind the lectern at one of the world's finest universities last week when he lectured to over 700 students at UCLA. Over his 75 minutes, Lil B touched on a wide variety of topics including love, individuality, self-worth and even communicating with turkeys.

  • Young Thug Gets Ice Cream Cone Face Tattoo Honoring Gucci Mane

    Young Thug always manages to keep things interesting. Whether it is beefing with Lil Wayne and The Game or being a character on social media, the "Stoner" rapper knows how to get attention. His latest stunt may be his most radical yet, as he has decided to get a tattoo of an ice cream cone on his face in honor of the imprisoned Atlanta rapper, Gucci Mane, who pioneered the look.

  • Apple Reportedly Targeting Drake, Pharrell, David Guetta For Music Service

    The temperatures are warming up outside and the battle between streaming services is heating up as well. According to new reports, Apple is targeting some of the world's biggest pop stars--Drake, David Guetta and Pharrell--to join Apple as the Cupertino tech giant looks to gain an edge with the increasingly competitive streaming market.

  • B.B. King's Son Questions Sister's Poisoning Accusations At Manager

    You always hope that when a famous and very successful musician dies that there won't be any drama with the children. However this isn't always the case when there are big dollars and many parties involved. The passing of B.B. King has left a situation that seems to get messier by the day as his 15 kids and manager are fighting for control over his assets. Two of his daughters, Patty Elizabeth King and Karen Williams have accused B.B's long-time business manager LaVerne Toney, who had power of attorney and control of the blues legend's finances and medical care, of poisoning King. Now one of his son's Willie is disputing his sister's claims that Toney poisoned the "Lucille" singer.

  • Kanye West Delivers Inspirational Speech At L.A. Trade Technical College

    The college dropout, Kanye West continues his tour around the United States giving speeches at various institutions of higher learning. This time Yeezy went back to the school he used to teach at, the Los Angeles Trade Technical to give the commencement address for the graduating students. The seven-plus minute talk addresses Kanye's life in fashion and the journey he took to get to where he was, overcoming adversity along the way and the lessons he had to learn from others and by self-exploration when faced with obstacles. He imparts that same wisdom on those sitting in the crowd looking to start their career in fashion.

  • 5 Arrested Filming Video Featuring French Montana, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule

    Five individuals were arrested during filming for a music video for a French Montana song, potentially "Off The Rip" featuring Chinx and N.O.R.E. The video features New York City rap staples like Busta Rhymes and Ja Rule, who were at the shoot in Brooklyn Saturday along with nearly 150 others according to the New York Daily News, who cite officials.

  • Kid Cudi Outlines Funeral Plans, Wants Body Buried On The Moon

    Kid Cudi just gave a whole new meaning to man on the moon. The "Mr. Rager" rapper took to Twitter late last night to share a handwritten note outlining in remarkable detail his funeral arrangements, for when they arrive. It appears as though he has given the subject a fair amount of thought as he plans for two funerals - one for family and another for his fans - which could be disconcerting that a man his age is already thinking this much about death, or it could be seen as responsible life planning, like buying a Roth IRA or life insurance in your 20s. One of the more remarkable details is that Mr. Cudi wants to those who are caring for him in the afterlife, in his words to "send my body to space to be buried on the moon or send through a wormhole with all my music and my story on a jump drive, if possible."

  • Axwell / Ingrosso 'Can't Hold Us Down' Remix With Pusha T, Silvana Imam Released

    Pusha T continued push into the EDM world hits new heights as his collaboration with 2/3s of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell / Ingrosso, has been released. Originally titled "This Time We Can't Go Home," the track, which has first premiered almost exactly a year ago at Governors Ball 2014, has been dubbed just "Can't Hold Us Down" remix with King Push, Salvatore Ganacci and newly signed Swedish rapper Silvana Imam, who joins Sebastian Ingrosso's label Refune Records.

  • Hodgy Beats Shares Three New Songs 'NOHOOK," THANKKSGIVING," "Choppedd"

    Amidst the rumors and speculation about the Odd Future's current status as a collective, one of its more prominent members, Hodgy Beats, real name Gerard Damien Long, has decided to stay out of the drama and stick to what people care about most - music. The rapper "Alone" rapper has used his testing ground, soundcloud to share three brand new tracks titled "NOHOOK," "THANKKSGIVING" and "Choppedd."

  • A$AP Rocky Finishing Unreleased A$AP Yams Album Posthumously

    The hip-hop community and most notably, A$AP Mob was rocked by the news that the rap collective's founder A$AP Yams had died. It was later determined that he died of an accidental drug overdose, but his impact as a marketing and music mind lives on in the lives of others and through timeless pieces of sound. Before his death, Yams was working on an album and it has lain unfinished as his friends continue to work on their own projects and mourn his passing. Not all may be lost as A$AP Rocky has decided to take it upon himself to try and finish the album posthumously for Yams. This comes after A$AP Rocky just released his critically acclaimed sophomore album At.Long.Last.A$AP earlier this week.

  • Hardwell, Afrojack Collaborating On First Track Since 'Let The Attack Begin'

    Afrojack and Hardwell are both incredibly successful artists in their own right. They don't need to work with other stars in their genre to advance their career, but the pair is doing just that having announced a new collaboration between the two of them. Details are scarce - the only information coming from social media posts by both artists, which indicates they are working on what would be the follow up to their 2008 track "Let The Attack Begin."
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