Posts Tagged ‘Epic Records’
v: DDG on his transition from YouTube to music, upcoming track with Queen Naija
DDG has multiple YouTube channels with over three million subscribers combined. He previously said that he’s made $20-$50K per month from uploading videos daily. He recently signed a deal with Epic Records, and his latest single “Run It Up” features G-Herbo, YBN Nahmir and Blac Youngsta. DDG also has a music video coming out with…
Read MoreSexual harassment allegations may have led to L.A. Reid’s departure from Sony
New information has emerged regarding the surprising departure of music industry icon L.A. Reid from Sony Music. Reid was CEO of Epic Records until Rob Stringer was announced as its new CEO. A short statement from Sony reads, “L.A. Reid will be leaving the company.” Now new information first reported by Billboard seems to indicate…
Read MoreL.A. Reid out at Epic Records after 6 years of success
L.A. Reid is no longer CEO at Epic Records. The departure comes just weeks after Sony Music, Epic’s parent company, named Rob Stringer as CEO. Reid led Epic to being one of the most respected labels in the music industry. Under Reid’s guidance, the label featured chart-topping artists such as Future, DJ Khaled, Travi$ Scott,…
Read More5 reasons 21 Savage is a perfect fit at Epic
21 Savage can now call Epic Records home. Upon having a breakout year in 2016 laced with platinum singles (“X” featuring Future and “No Heart” featuring Metro Boomin) and a successful joint EP with Metro Boomin (Savage Mode), the Atlanta native has just inked a deal with LA Reid and co. He joins collaborator Future…
Read MoreHow music executive DaDa Mills takes industry icons to unprecedented heights
Duwayne “DaDa” Mills has his way of leading you in a trance, engaging you and captivating your imagination when he speaks on subjects he loves, music and technology. The music executive and entrepreneur has worked as vice president of A&R for Epic Records and as partner and senior executive vice president at music management company…
Read More1st Whitney Houston, now this; Jennifer Hudson makes it ‘purple’ rain
On the heels of Jennifer Hudson’s outstanding performance on the BET Awards 2016 is an epic deal with Epic Records, she’s now signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records. On Tuesday, June 28, Epic’s chairman and CEO LA Reid, following up Hudson’s historic show-stopping tribute performance of Prince’s “Purple Rain” at the 16th annual…
Read MoreBobby Shmurda attempts bail for the 7th time
You can’t accuse Bobby Shmurda of not being persistent. The “Hot Ni–a” rapper appeared in court yesterday to make his case for bail for the seventh time since his December 2014 arrest on weapons and murder charges and reasoned with presiding judge Abraham Clott that his bail was too high. Shmurda’s attorney, Alex Spiro, argued that…
Read MoreYou won’t believe who wants to bail Bobby Shmurda out of jail
Bobby Shmurda’s drawn out jail drama could soon be coming to an end … at least temporarily, and you’ll never believe who could be his saving grace. None other than Martin Shkreli. If you aren’t familiar with Shkreli, he is the 32-year-old multi-millionaire pharmaceutical executive who made headlines earlier this year when he bought the expired…
Read MoreDespite recent drama Cash Money makes ‘Billboard’s’ Power 100 list
Despite currently having their hands full with two separate lawsuits and their star artist trying to make a very public exit from the label, Cash Money Records executives Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams are still among the most powerful people in the business, according to Billboard magazine. The music industry trade recently released its…
Read MoreBobby Shmurda makes bail
Looks like Brooklyn, New York, rapper Bobby Shmurda is one step closer to becoming a free man after posting $2 million bail over the weekend. The 20-year-old “Hot N***a” rapper has been in jail for about six weeks after being arrested on conspiracy, drug, and gun charges According to The New York Times, the city will…
Read MoreBobby Shmurda’s attorney says the government is out to get him
Attorney Howard Greenberg thinks his client, rapper Bobby Shmurda, is being railroaded. Shmurda, whose real name is Ackquille Jean Pollard, was arrested along with members of his GS9 crew, on Dec.17, and charged with a number of crimes including conspiracy to commit second degree murder and conspiracy to commit second degree assault. Reports shortly after the…
Read Morev: Epic Records’ Ray Daniels gets real about the music industry
Future celebrates album release in Chicago
On April 15, Future celebrated his upcoming album Honest with a private listening session at Pressure Point Studios in Chicago presented by Hennessy V.S. Photos: Onasis
Read MoreFuture previews new album, ‘Honest,’ in Atlanta
Future previewed his new album, Honest, on April 2 in his hometown of Atlanta at Halo Bar and Lounge. Future rapped along to several songs as attendees got a chance to hear the finished album in its entirety for the first time. Check out exclusive images from the event.
Read MoreL.A. Reid confirms whether he dropped TLC from Epic Records
After weeks of back and forth between his wife and TLC’s former manager Pebbles, LA Reid is stepping in and shutting down all of the rumors. Last week, rumors circled that Pebbles, who is threatening to sue VH1 and TLC for her portrayal in their acclaimed Vh1 biopic “CrazySexyCool,” claimed to get the girl group…
Read MoreYo Gotti talks about his new album ‘I Am,’ and explains Juicy J ‘diss’
Yo Gotti is having a very good year. The Memphis-based rapper inked a new deal with Epic Records earlier this year, after an extended period of uncertainty regarding his career. Not only did it give him a new label home, but it also provided a launchpad for his CMG (Cocaine Muzik Group) imprint. With the deal in place, Gotti set to work on his sixth studio album. With I Am set to hit the streets this week, Gotti sat down with RO and reflected on where he is and what he’s been through.
Read MoreCash Out hosts ‘ATL Celebrity Day Party’ and charity event
Atlanta’s I AM Music store partnered with marketing and PR gurus The 3ME Group & That’s Hottt PR to bring many of their friends and supporters out for the ultimate ATL Celebrity Day Party and charity event for the homeless youth in the city of Atlanta. While clothing and accessory donations piled high,…
Read Morev: Kstylis (King of Twerk): ‘Booty Me Down’
Epic Records’ artist, Kstylis, who also goes by the “King of Twerk,” has been making major moves with his latest single “Booty Me Down.” Check out the official music video!
Read MoreCiara debuts new single ‘Body Party’: Good enough for a comeback?
Ciara has found it difficult to recapture the same magic she held in the mid-2000s. After a string of several hit albums, Ciara missed with the lackluster Basic Instinct. She hopes to make a comeback with her new album One Woman Army. Ciara recently released a new song “Body Party.” Will the song give Ciara…
Read MoreWatch the Duck live in Atlanta (photos)
If this is your introduction to the group that is simply known as Watch The Duck, you might be intrigued, curious and maybe even doubtful after you’ve repeated the name a few times — with a confused facial expression. But there are some that are familiar with the Alabama natives, and last night’s performance at The Loft in…
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