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08.20.2021

‘TikTok Radio Launches Exclusively On SiriusXM Today

Press Release

‘TikTok Radio Launches Exclusively On SiriusXM Today

8.20.2021

‘TIKTOK RADIO’ LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVELY ON SIRIUSXM TODAY

A variety of TikTok creators join as channel hosts including Billy (@8illy), Cat Haley (@itscathaley), HINDZ (@hindzsight), Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop), Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj), DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial), DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats), and more

The Announcement:

NEW YORK, NY August 20, 2021- SiriusXM and TikTok today announced the launch of TikTok Radio (ch. 4), the highly anticipated full-time music channel featuring the trending sounds that are redefining pop culture from TikTok. Presented by TikTok creators, tastemakers, top artists, and DJs, TikTok Radio will be available beginning today, at Noon ET, in vehicles and as a streaming channel on the SXM App, desktop, and all connected devices.

Sonically synched to the TikTok experience, the groundbreaking, full-time SiriusXM music channel will sound like a radio version of the platform’s “For You” feed. A talented and diverse group of TikTok creators including Billy (@8illy), Cat Haley (@itscathaley), HINDZ (@hindzsight), Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop), and Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj) will present music and share the stories behind the trends throughout each hour.  Listeners can expect to hear trending songs from music’s next generation of rising stars, viral hits, throwbacks and whatever else the TikTok community is vibing to.

TikTok Radio debuts today with takeovers throughout the week from some of the most followed personalities and artists from the TikTok Community with “Creator Invasion,” which will feature appearances from Alex Warren, Ashnikko, Bella Poarch, Dillon Francis, Dixie D’Amelio, Ed Sheeran, Jack Harlow, Just Stef, JXDN, Lil Nas X, Loren Gray, Nessa Barrett, Normani, Spencer X, Tai Verdes, Walker Hayes and more.

“Our groundbreaking new channel with TikTok is a first-of-its-kind, capturing the pulse of the global music culture, vibrancy and vitality found on the entertaining social platform and recreated as a full-time music channel on live national radio and our streaming platforms,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “The creators, who are also presenting the music on TikTok Radio, are deeply involved in the channel and will reflect the unique sound and personality of TikTok that is so enmeshed with today’s music culture and community. TikTok creators will be delivering new audio experiences for our listeners as they tap into the latest music trends on TikTok.”

“We’re so excited to launch TikTok Radio on SiriusXM, which opens up artists and creators like this amazing group of hosts to new audiences,” said  Ole Obermann, Global Head of Music, TikTok. “Now SiriusXM subscribers will have a new road to discover the latest trends in music and get a first listen to tomorrow’s musical superstars. The channel captures song-breaking music culture that creates so much joy and entertainment on TikTok through video in an all-audio format.”

Listeners will stay up to date on the moment’s most viral sounds with “The TikTok Radio Trending Ten,” a weekly countdown of the top 10 songs trending in the TikTok community, presented by the channel’s creator hosts.  This show will debut on Fridays at 3 p.m. ET with replays throughout the weekend and will be available anytime on the SXM App.

Direct from TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed, TikTok Radio’s resident DJs, DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats) and DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial) will spin LIVE, simultaneously, on TikTok and TikTok Radio every week. They’ll mix tracks trending across the TikTok universe, with hand-selected songs Fridays and Saturdays starting at 7 p.m. ET with replays throughout the weekend and anytime on the SXM app.

“TikTok started as a place for me to have freedom to express my passions and meet people who were interested in creating a community around it,” says Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj). “I started in 2019 for fun and it quickly developed into a platform for me to spread joy through motivational videos, teach about Black history and culture, and create impact by uplifting other creators. The app has challenged me over time to be limitless with my creativity and authenticity which has inspired people to make positive change in their own life. One of the things I’m most excited about for being chosen as one the first hosts for TikTok Radio is being able to uplift and encourage more people just as I do on my account. As a creator who makes mainly Black culture content, I’m especially excited to give voices to music artists, trends, and creators who are making a huge difference on the app and beyond. One thing I can assure listeners on TikTok Radio is that I will always bring exactly who I am without boundary.”

“One of my favorite things about TikTok is that, musically, the platform isn’t just focused on one genre or style,” says DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats). “In the spirit of that, my mix show on SiriusXM is going to be varied and fun – covering different eras and genres while staying true to my roots in hip hop. To be one of the first-ever mix show DJs on TikTok Radio is such an honor. So much new music is breaking on TikTok and putting people on to new music is exactly why I started DJing in the first place.”

The launch of TikTok Radio follows the TikTok Tastemakers Series and TikTok Hits Playlist previously released on Pandora. Read the press release HERE.

TikTok Radio marks another part of the collaboration between TikTok, SiriusXM and Pandora to deliver access to groundbreaking programming, exclusive performances, special events, and some of music’s top and emerging talent to their loyal fans across each of their platforms.

Watch SiriusXM’s announcement on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siriusxm/video/6998474403512192261

Meet TikTok Radio’s creator hosts here: https://siriusxm.us/SXMTikTok

For all information on TikTok Radio and the channel’s creator hosts visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/tiktokradio

To listen to TikTok Radio please visit: https://siriusxm.us/tiktokradiosxm

Subscribers are able to listen to TikTok Radio (ch. 4) online, on-the-go with the SXM App, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

Read on TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-radio-launches-on-siriusxm-today

 

 

For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevittAndrea HigginsErin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok

The Background:

About Billy (@8illy
At the intersection of creative ingenuity, music curation and digital art is where you will typically find Billy Yue — known to most as 8illy. Billy is a generational talent whose impact holds deep roots in the algorithms and feeds of TikTok and music platforms: namely with his cardboard art short films, vibe-y music videos, and mood playlists that have amassed nearly three-quarter million listeners. His Cantonese-Chinese background earned him a spot on TikTok’s 2021 API Trailblazers list, and there may not be a better word to describe the career that lies in front of 8illy.

About Cat Haley (@itscathaley)
Cat Haley is her name but being allergic to cats is sadly the game. Cat Haley is your typical South Florida surfer girl! She grew up in Lighthouse Point, FL catching waves and living the nautical lifestyle! Sure, she’s a beach bum, but her quick-witted, quirky humor will have you in tears! From an early age she knew she was born to entertain, from winning childhood talent shows impersonating the Crocodile Hunter to playing the reporter for Wannado City in the Sawgrass Mills Mall. She went on to pursue this dream at the University of Florida where she learned the ropes from creating a college radio station, interning with Universal Music Group, ESPN, radio stations and more! She moved to Louisville, KY post college to be on the Ben Davis & Kelly Kelly K Morning Show on 99.7 WDJX. Now you can hear her on Sirius XM! Cat Haley is not afraid to tell embarrassing stories on air, will give you sincere advice, but also will make you pee your pants from laughing! If you’re not laughing from her insane stories, then you probably are rewatching her TikToks with her #WeirdWordsWithCat or dressed as Tiger King. She hopes that she can teach everyone around her to not take life so seriously.

About HINDZ (@hindzsight)
Existing where mindfulness, creativity and art meet, Hindz curates vibes, delivers affirmations and encourages soulful living through TikTok, Youtube and his daily podcast. Come feel the #vibeting, ‘cause In Hindzsight, everyting gon’ be alright.

About Lamar Dawson (@dirrtykingofpop)
Lamar Dawson aka the Dirrty King of Pop, is a pop culture and entertainment news writer, presenter, and producer. He’s written for Billboard, NBC News, Today Show, GQ, and INTO. When he’s not writing or profiling trailblazers in the world of entertainment, he can be found sharing his obsession for music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s with his over 200,000 followers on TikTok.

About Taylor Cassidy (@taylorcassidyj
Taylor Cassidy is best known as a viral TikTok personality dedicated to elevating Black culture, history, and voices. With a fast-grown audience of over 2 million followers, Taylor uses her platform to spread love, positivity, and education. This past September Taylor launched her short-form series Black Girl Magic in which she discusses the latest celebrity and Internet news as it relates to Black culture. To date, her videos have earned 50 million likes, leading Taylor to rank #2 on TikTok’s 2020 Top 100 “Voices of Change: Most Impactful Creators” list. She was recently presented the Creator Honor of the night by Liza Koshy at the 2020 Streamy Awards.

DJ Habibeats (@djhabibeats)
Los Angeles based DJ, producer, party thrower, and TikTok user. Originally from the Bay Area. @djhabibeats on all platforms.

DJ CONST (@erinconstantineofficial)
Erin Constantine (CONST) is a local female DJ in the South Jersey area that has been crushing the nightlife scene for the past seven years. From DJ’ing private parties to packed clubs, CONST’s passion for music, high energy, and extensive industry experience combine to create electrifying performances that exceed audience expectations.  After discovering her ear for music at a young age, she set out to perfect her craft. Her music education background, diverse skill set in live performance, and work ethic are unmatched. CONST is highly driven by her audience and loves to see the crowd having an absolute blast in response to her unique ability to read the room and mix accordingly. She feels truly blessed to be able to share her love of music and sound with the world!

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Toronto, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM’s subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

Source: SiriusXM

SiriusXM Media Contacts:
Angela Burke
angela.burke@siriusxm.com

Carolina Dubon
carolina.dubon@siriusxm.com

TikTok Media Contacts:
Leah Linder
pr@tiktok.com

Erin Ryan
erin@audibletreats.com

 

TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

 

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  • 08.20.2021

    YN Jay Details How to Concoct the Ideal Beverage in Video for “Mix The Yeahhhhh”

  • Press Release

    YN Jay Details How to Concoct the Ideal Beverage in Video for “Mix The Yeahhhhh”

    8.20.2021

    Video: YN Jay – “Mix The Yeahhhhh

    YN Jay Mobs With His Crew in an Intoxicating Video from his Coochie Chronicles Project

    Critical Praise:

    “”There is Bruce Wayne and Batman. Clark Kent and Superman. And now, YN Jay and the Coochie Man” – Pitchfork

    “Flint, Michigan wouldn’t be one of the hottest scenes in rap without ‘Coochie,’ ‘Coochie World,’ ‘Coochie Scout,’ a mixtape titled Coochie Land, and Coochie Man, the floor-humping alter ego of YN Jay.” – Pitchfork

    “‘Coochie’ is one of the funniest hip-hop videos of the last five years” – XXL

    “The Flint native is one of the more eccentric rappers in Michigan, rapping about coochie, using very distinct ‘hold onnnnnnnnnnnnn’ ad-ibs, and starting off songs by asking the producer: ‘Why you always do that mannnnnnnn?’ I’m honestly not sure what these producers are doing while YN Jay is recording in the booth, but whatever it is, it’s working. The music is always wildly entertaining.” – Complex

    “He raps in different voices, draws out words like they’re self-contained riddles. You never know if he’s entirely serious, but that’s the point.” – SPIN

    The Video:

    YN Jay steadily captivates crowds with his unique brand of Michigan rap flair. Continuing his hot streak, YN Jay shares Mix The Yeahhhhh,” a new music video. Produced by Southside Rich, “Mix The Yeahhhhh” finds Jay skating atop low-key, percolating production, executing his provocative and charismatic flow with ease. Directed by frequent collaborator DP Visuals, the video features YN Jay flexing with his squad and partying as he delivers his supreme scheme on mixing the ideal beverage. He can also be seen puffing on one of his trademark “Coochie blunts,” referenced in his latest interview for HotNewHipHop’s “How To Roll,” filling the ‘wood to capacity. “Mix The Yeahhhhh” is the latest video from Coochie Chronicles, YN Jay’s recent project, following last week’s clip for “Immaculate.”

    Home to recent singles like Slow Motion” and the earlier “Triple S Remix” ft. Coi LerayCoochie Chronicles ushers listeners into Jay’s sex-crazed mind, the Beecher, MI native wielding a slip-sliding, start-stopping flow as he unleashes a torrent of punchlines and outrageous boasts. Covered by PitchforkThe FADER, and more, the project is also home to Oxyyyyy,” a paean to Jay’s favorite narcotic, the ebullient opening track Summer Time,” and his signature song Coochie,” a collaboration with Jay’s close friend Louie Ray that has more than 30 million YouTube views. Featuring an additional appearance from Flint heavy-hitter Rio Da Yung OGCoochie Chronicles is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

    Driven to take rap seriously after his older brother died, YN Jay quickly started to build a reputation as one of the most colorful characters in a hometown Flint scene populated almost exclusively by colorful characters. He started to get mainstream notice with his single “Coochie,” which introduced the world to Jay’s one-track mind and eventually racked up over 26 million YouTube views. Jay is a nearly mythic figure on TikTok, generating millions of video creations on viral hits like “Kakashi,” “Coochie Land,” and “Coochie Scout,” and inspiring TikTok comedian @Nuhchez to splice YN Jay’s voice into Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” and create one of the platform’s most successful running jokes. YN Jay’s inimitable style earned him co-signs from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, and last month, he made his festival debut when he performed at Rolling Loud Miami.

    With Coochie Chronicles out, and much more music on the way, YN Jay is looking to take his distinct strain of Michigan rap to national prominence. Hold onnnnnn…YN Jay is coming for the throne.

    Watch “Mix The Yeahhhhhh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3nlO3oPP4

    Buy/Stream Coochie Chronicleshttps://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

    Please contact MichelleKevin, or Erin for more info.

    The Background:

    “It’s scary how easy it is for me to make music,” admits 21-year-old rapper YN Jay. This is true of his 2020 hit “Coochie” and the follow-up album Coochie Land. “It was made in three minutes, easily, and the video did 30 million views. I’ve been writing songs to go a certain way my whole life, but it never worked. Now, I’m not overthinking it, and it’s making me a star.” After over a decade at the mic, the Beecher, Michigan native has given rap fans an alternative to music about violence and drugs.

    Amid his rise, Jay got cosigns from Drake and Lil Uzi Vert. While Drizzy and Jay are exploring music, he recorded extensively with Uzi. The same night the two discussed collaborating, Jay stopped everything to drive to Philly. “I pulled up; we did damn near eight songs.” One track, the “coochie”-inspired “HOLD ONNNNN,” promises to release during an exciting 2021. Fresh off of Ninja Warrior—an album featuring Lil Yachty and Sada Baby that he conceptualized and recorded in a single day, YN Jay recently signed a deal with Alamo Records and is focused on showcasing his versatility and staying power. “I’m working on a few albums and letting the world know how big this is. Anybody can be a rapper; I’m trying to catch the culture and update the game.”

    instagram | youtube | tiktok | soundcloud | spotify | apple

    “Mix The Yeahhhhh”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3nlO3oPP4

    “Immaculate”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqL2P8O_qY8

    “Slow Motion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924C0brNij0

    “Triple S” (Remix): https://youtu.be/Mv0oDqSNoCo

    “Magic Stick”: https://youtu.be/TBGU0wvfi8M

    “72 Hours”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGr3Nyn9BI

    “Summer TIme”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_PJbtcFTB8

    Coochie Chronicleshttps://smarturl.it/CoochieChronicles

    “Oxyyyyy”: https://youtu.be/0Gj1PCw0P-o / https://smarturl.it/Oxyyyyy

    “Triple S” (Remix) ft. Coi Leray: http://smarturl.it/TripleSRemix

    “Ashtray”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLvUC71yzs

    “The Fawk Up” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspGGxC9hzs

    “Coochie Language”: http://smarturl.it/coochielanguage

    YN Jay & Louie Ray – “The Mafia”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16lkqEtnafM

    “Coochie Growl” ft. Rio Da Yung OG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybs-4yvWEKQ

    “Drunk When I Made This” (Prod. by ENRGY): http://smarturl.it/YNJayDWIMT

    “Yeessiirrrr”: https://youtu.be/erLZtkJcRL0 / http://ynjay.lnk.to/Yeessiirrrr

    “Kakashi”: https://youtu.be/VRi1F94mbRc

    Ninja Warriorhttps://ynjay.fanlink.to/NinjaWarrior

    “Triple S” ft. Louie Ray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4EQNq8wjZM

    “Coochie Scout”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PyWMtET0w

    “Coochie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSswVXDuXus

    END
  • 08.20.2021

    Rod Wave Drops Deluxe Edition Of Chart-Topping ‘SoulFly’ Album

  • Press Release

    Rod Wave Drops Deluxe Edition Of Chart-Topping ‘SoulFly’ Album

    8.20.2021

    Album: Rod Wave – SoulFly (Deluxe)

    The Florida Native Adds 9 Soulful Tracks the Deluxe Version of His Chart-Topping Sophomore Album, Including Collabs with Kodak Black and Lil Durk

    Critical Praise:

    “”Wave is perhaps the pre-eminent hip-hop emoter of the last couple of years.” – The New York Times

    “Nobody sings about their pain like him.” – Pitchfork

    “Rod Wave Sings Like an Angel and Raps Like a Demon” – Rolling Stone

    “In a year defined by a wave of gloomy, melodic rappers speaking to generational trauma, none have stood out quite like Florida rapper Rod Wave.” – NPR

    “His music is raw and wracked and messy. He sounds like he’s got something at stake. And that, combined with his actual musical ability, gives him a presence that most of his peers don’t have.” – Stereogum

    The Announcement:

    Toggling between soulful melodies and piercing rap flows, Rod Wave has defined himself as an acclaimed storyteller in the rap game. Keeping his momentum going, the St. Petersburg, Florida native shares SoulFly (Deluxe), an expansion to his successful 2021 project. Featuring collabs from Kodak Black and Lil Durk, the deluxe offers nine new tracks that recount the highs and lows of Rod’s journey from the streets to sold out dates and buzzworthy performances. The first single from the release, “Time Heals,” is already shaping up to be a success, garnering 1.3 million YouTube views within 24 hours, charting at #15 on Apple Music’s all-genre songs chart, and reaching #9 on YouTube’s Trending chart. Complete with trilling piano and textured guitar instrumentals, Rod’s latest cuts sing of the growing pains of fame and reflections of his past. SoulFly (Deluxe) is available everywhere via Alamo Records.

    Rod’s SoulFly album made a splash on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release in March, generating over 130k sales-equivalent units in its first week and debuting at #1. 14 of the album’s 19 tracks have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with two songs, “Tombstone” and the Platinum-certified “Street Runner,” peaking in the top 20. His highest-charting single to date, which peaked at #11 on the Hot 100, “Tombstone” is currently charting at #1 on urban radio, marking Rod’s third airplay #1 following 2019’s “Heart On Ice” and 2020’s “Rags2Riches.” Recently certified Gold, SoulFly helped Rod become the RIAA’s most-certified artist of Q1 2021.

    Along with his formidable recorded output, Rod Wave is well known as a stellar live performer. Earlier this year, he delivered show-stopping performances for NPR Tiny DeskThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Audiomack’s Trap Symphony, and his recent performance at Rolling Loud Miami went viral on YouTube. Later this month, Rod Wave embarks on the Rod Wave SoulFly TourPresented by Rolling Loud,” a 35-date tour that criss-crossed the United States. Nine dates have already sold out, including shows in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Boston. Tickets for the “SoulFly Tour” are available now.

    Buy/Stream SoulFly (Deluxe)http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyDeluxe

    Watch “Time Heals”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGXNOBYVVuM

    Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

    SoulFly (Deluxe) tracklist (* denotes new Deluxe track):

    1. 2019*
    2. Escape*
    3. What’s Wrong*
    4. Take The Blame*
    5. Get Ready ft. Kodak Black*
    6. Already Won ft. Lil Durk*
    7. Time Heals*
    8. Losing My Cool*
    9. Ion Wanna Hear It*
    10. SoulFly
    11. Gone Till November
    12. Blame On You
    13. Don’t Forget
    14. Tombstone
    15. All I Got
    16. Richer ft. Polo G
    17. Street Runner
    18. Pillz & Billz
    19. How The Game Go
    20. Shock da World
    21. What’s Love??
    22. OMDB
    23. Invisible Scar
    24. Calling
    25. Sneaky Links
    26. Believe Me
    27. Moving On
    28. Changing

     

    Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

    The Background:

    Blessed with a special singing voice, and the knowledge of how best to use it, Florida’s Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. Coming through with a soulful set of Southern sing-raps, the St. Petersburg native has built a groundswell of regional support and blossomed into a national streaming phenomenon. After releasing 3 projects in a 12 month span – Hunger Games 3PTSD, and the platinum-certified Ghetto Gospel – Rod first erupted onto the scene with “Heart On Ice.” The single, propelled by a captivating Genius Open Mic performance, a viral TikTok trend, and co-signs from NFL star Saquon Barkley to 21 Savage and everyone in between, was certified 3x-platinum, peaked at #25 on the Bllboard Hot 100 charts and reached #1 at urban radio. Rod’s debut album, Pray 4 Love, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 charts and was certified platinum less than a year after its release. The album’s breakthrough single, “Rags2Riches,” exploded over the summer with a viral TikTok trend and a remix from Lil Baby, peaking at #12 on the Hot 100. Rod’s sophomore album, SoulFly, surpassed Pray 4 Love by becoming Rod’s first-ever #1 album on the Billboard charts. Lead single “Tombstone” is Rod’s highest charting single to-date, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.

    official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify

    Bio, photos, music, and more available here: www.audibletreats.com/rod-wave

    SoulFly (Deluxe)http://smarturl.it/SoulFlyDeluxe

    “Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

    Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

    SoulFlyhttp://smarturl.it/SoulFlyRodWave

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  • 08.19.2021

    Watch The Trailer for Netflix’ ‘BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI’ Documentary

  • Press Release

    Watch The Trailer for Netflix’ ‘BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI’ Documentary

    8.19.2021

    Watch the Trailer for Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali

    The Upcoming Documentary Debuts on Netflix on September 9th

    Releasing Globally on Netflix on September 9th, 2021 
    Watch trailer HERE
    Download photos HERE
    Download key art HERE
    BLOOD BROTHERS: MALCOLM X & MUHAMMAD ALI INFO:

    Premiere Date: Sept. 9, 2021
    Format: Documentary Feature
    Director: Marcus A. Clarke
    Producers: Kenya Barris, Jason Perez
    Executive Producers: Erynn Sampson, Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Simon George and Marcus A. Clarke.

    This Kenya Barris produced documentary tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century.

    Synopsis:
    For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not only change both men but change the world. Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship —and the ultimate falling out— of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Few people understand the bond these men shared. In this new feature-length documentary from producer Kenya Barris, director Marcus A. Clarke offers a fresh perspective by using insider voices and never-before-seen footage to chart this most complex of friendships, tracing the near simultaneous and symbiotic rise of the charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the ex-con-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against oppression. Through interviews with those closest to them — Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Ali’s brother Rahman and daughters Maryum and Hana — and cultural luminaries such as Cornel West and Al Sharpton, the film illuminates their meeting, bonding, and eventual falling out over discord within the leadership of the Nation of Islam. Inspired by the book “Blood Brothers” written by Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith, the film is directed by Marcus A. Clarke (Unsolved Mysteries, Rapture), produced by Kenya Barris and Jason Perez and executive produced by Erynn Sampson, Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn, Simon George and Marcus A. Clarke.

    We kindly ask that you please link back to https://www.netflix.com/bloodbrothers in your coverage.

    #BloodBrothers

     

    Contact:

    For press inquiries regarding Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali, please contact Kevin

    If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

    About Netflix:

    Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

    Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

     

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  • 08.18.2021

    Lizzo Starts “Rumors,” bbno$ Eats “edamame,” and More Hip-Hop TikTok Stories

  • Press Release

    Lizzo Starts “Rumors,” bbno$ Eats “edamame,” and More Hip-Hop TikTok Stories

    8.18.2021

    TikTok Treats, Week of August 16th

    Lizzo & Cardi, bbno$ & Rich Brian, and Underground Artists Like babyxsosa and Juice Armani Power a Big Week for Rap Music on TikTok

    The News:

    Each week, the TikTok Treats newsletter gives a snapshot of the state of music on TikTok, touching on trending hits, emerging artists, superstar moves, ascendant memes, and much more. This week was a big one for hip-hop on the platform, which saw trends inspired by the new single from TikTok favorites Lizzo & Cardi B, songs by rising rappers like Babyxsosa and Juice Armani, and a 2014 cut from J. Cole. Take a look at how hip-hop, last year’s top genre on TikTok, continues to make a major impact on the platform:

    • Lizzo, the self-proclaimed “Queen of TikTok,” had a busy week on the platform, as she celebrated the release of her song “Rumors,” a collab with fellow TikTok favorite Cardi B. After previewing the song on TikTok one week in advance of its official release, the gregarious hitmaker spent the weekend posting up a storm, dueting creators’ body-positive dances to the song, answering frequent questions about the song (to the tune of “Magic Bomb” by Hoang Read), and FaceTiming with her collaborator Cardi. The unquestioned highlight of her week, however, came when she convinced her mom to twerkto the new song. Lizzo’s relentless “Rumors” promotion has made a positive impact on the app and off, inspiring 15k video creations in its first four days, and over 13 million views on its music video.
    • In 2019, Canadian rapper bbno$ scored one of the first massive TikTok hits with “Lalala,” generating over 938k video creations on the song, which eventually was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. Now armed with his single “edamame” ft. Rich Brian, bbno$ is crashing For You pages all over the world once again. With over 50k video creations, the song is being fueled by a wave of dance videos from Rich Brian’s native Indonesia, a co-sign from a sleepy Bassett Hound, as well as a series of eye-catching (or eyebrow-catching) TikToks from bb and Rich Brian themselves. bb also teamed up with TikTok-beloved remixer Llusion, who made a heavy, slowed-down “phonk” remix of the song, much to bb’s delight.
    • TikTok continues its habit of reviving past hits with “She Knows,” a track from J. Cole’s 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The song has inspired over 196.7K+ creations, with an enormous amount of content appearing in recent weeks. The trend, based on the first lines of the chorus “She knows, she knows,” sees TikTok users making a statement and emphasizing that the person it’s directed to knows the truth. While many users joke about their mothers knowing when they’re lying, others speak of manifesting specific color cars to determine their soulmate and trusting their significant other’s instincts while in a relationship.
    • A good dance can be done to any song—whether new or old. Schoolboy Q’s 2014 bass-booster “Collard Greens” (41.5K+ creations) and upcoming Baltimore rapper MoneyMarr’s “Mix It” (52.3K+ creations) are making waves in the TikTok community, powered by a viral dance trend that inspires users to show off their footwork by doing a side-step skip across the room. The dance, coined as the “Jojo Shuffle” by TikTok creator @kingjojo.inc, is gaining traction on the app because of how universal and humorous the dance moves are. TikTok users are recreating the dance in bear costumes, during volleyball practice, and even recording their failed attempts at getting it right.
    • One of the most welcome new sounds trending on TikTok is the entrancing, bubbly hip-hop of Babyxsosa’severywhereigo.” The song started trending on the back of a charming video by @anxcity, in which she grins from ear-to-ear and vibes in her apartment. The unassuming video has generated over 17 million views since its upload on August 1st. With over 192k video creations, the song inspired a trend where users show off their filter-assisted pearly whites. The Richmond, Virginia native and Surf Gang emcee is riding high off her TikTok success–the song reached the top 10 of Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 and racked up over 9 million streams on Spotify alone.
    • The TikTok community has a boundless appetite for discovery, and the latest beneficiary is rising rapper Juice Armani. His smooth, auto-tuned breakout song “Offended” has over 100k combined creations between the official and user-generated content. The song is trending on the back of a new dance, choreographed by TikTok creator @pjhowardiv, and is the basis of a text-on-screen trend that allows creators to speak on their relationship statuses, or share funny, relatable commentary. In some recent creations, users link up with their friends to do the trend over Juice’s melodic vocals, including a pair of athletes who did the dance during football practice.

    This month, TikTok is celebrating #ElectronicMusicMonth, honoring the platform’s sizable community of artists, DJs, producers, and fans. Programming from the month includes promoted hashtags (including the #electronicmusic tag), custom playlists from artist guests like Jayda G, Carl Cox, and Nina Kraviz, and new genre playlists for techno and house on TikTok’s music hub. Stay tuned for more electronic music updates throughout the month!

    Check TikTok’s newsroom for more noteworthy stories: newsroom.tiktok.com

    For more info, please contact:
    Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
    Leah Linder, TikTok

    The Background:

    TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Their mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

    TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.


    TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us

    Check out previous editions of TikTok Treats, a weekly newsletter about the most interesting music happenings on TikTok:
    BIA Meets Nicki, Stromae Slows Down, and More TikTok Trends
    On TikTok: Music Trends Inspired by Kanye, Young Nudy, and…Meryl Streep?
    Avril Lavigne, Bo Burnham, and Gucci Mane Lead The Week in TikTok Trends
    TikTok Summer Madness: Lorde Leads a Pack of New Trending Songs
    Swae Lee, WILLOW, Mitski & More Inspire Trends on TikTok
    Only On TikTok: Lil Durk & City Girls Trend Alongside…The Backyardigans?
    On TikTok: BTS Army Takes Over, Carti Demands Silence, and Fans Anticipate F9
    Olivia Rodrigo Catches Fire, Miguel Helps Users Catch Feelings, and More TikTok Stories
    Saweetie, Calvin Harris, and Bella Poarch Highlight The Week in TikTok
    Another One? DJ Khaled, Lizzo, and More Make the Week in TikTok
    Doja Cat, Little Simz, and El Alfa Inspire TikTok Trends
    Britney Spears, Chloe Bailey, and Diplo Make Waves on TikTok
    Dua Lipa, Drake, and Bell Biv DeVoe Make Waves on TikTok
    DMX Gets His Flowers, Silk Sonic Reaches #1, and More TikTok Stories
    TikTok Unveils Music-Powered Filters, Lil Nas X Debuts At #1, and More TikTok Stories
    Bieber Tops The Charts, Young Thug Premieres New Music, and More TikTok Stories
    Demi Lovato Kicks Off TikTok’s New Livestream Series Headstream
    Rock Music Thrives on TikTok, Just Ask Yungblud, Beach Bunny, and More
    Shania Hops On Board, Kid Cudi Tosses and Turns, and More TikTok Stories
    On TikTok: Kali Uchis and Coi Leray Hit the Charts as Bobby Shmurda Comes Home
    Rihanna, Brent Faiyaz, and Giveon Lead TikTok’s R&B Moment
    T-Pain, Hyperpop, and Anti-Valentine’s Anthems Take TikTok By Storm
    Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
    Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
    Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
    Dave Grohl, Migos, Miley, and More Happenings on TikTok
    This Week on TikTok: Olivia Rodrigo Hits #1 as Memes & Mashups Flourish
    New Year, New TikTok Trends: Alicia Keys, Remembering MF DOOM & More
    Paul McCartney, Holiday Celebrations, and New Year’s Eve Live on TikTok
    TikTok Releases First U.S. Music Report: Here Are Some Key Insights
    How TikTok’s Top 10 Songs of 2020 Impacted the Industry

     

     

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  • 08.18.2021

    Hear 3 New Songs by 🍇 03 Greedo on the 03 Inna Key EP

  • Press Release

    Hear 3 New Songs by 🍇 03 Greedo on the 03 Inna Key EP

    8.18.2021

    EP: 03 Greedo – 03 Inna Key

    The L.A. Rapper Reminds Fans Why He’s One of the Most Creative Melodists in the Game With a Percolating 3-Song Set

    Critical Praise:

    “The latest hope of Los Angeles hip-hop” – Rolling Stone

    “The Watts rapper is an essential piece of West Coast rap” – Pitchfork

    “Los Angeles street-rap weirdo 03 Greedo is one of the most exciting and inventive voices around right now, and he already released one of the best rap albums of the year” – Stereogum

    “Literally no one else on Leonardo DiCaprio’s green Earth talks flavorful cash sh*t as wonderfully as 03 Greedo.” – Complex

    “This mixtape is a step away from his usual sunny LA sound, but 03 Greedo knew what he was doing when he enlisted the help of Kenny Beats. This link up has resulted in an entertaining, yet simple record, the concept expertly executed. ‘Netflix and Deal’ is a cinema experience – minus the over-expensive snacks.” – NME

    The EP:

    A master of languid melodies and late night vibes, 03 Greedo’s music benefits from the rapper’s endless appetite for invention. The Los Angeles cult hero remains behind bars, but today, he releases 03 Inna Key, a new 3-song set that reminds the rap game of his singular talent. The new EP was released early to JPay, a prison telecom company, a gesture from Greedo that allows incarcerated people to get the first opportunity to hear the new songs.

    “Here’s 03 new songs for the fans before we get back to ballin,” says 03 Greedo. “This is the beginning of a campaign that resembles my grind in 2017-18.”

    The three tracks on the 03 Inna Key EP provide a solid overview of Greedo’s versatile talents. Produced by Pompano Puff, the lead-off track “Airbnb” is an uptempo anthem that showcases Greedo’s facility with taffy like melody and his supernatural rhythmic pocket, as he “talks a lot a sh*t like a reporter” for the length of the 5-minute track. “Calendar,” produced by theycallmeParker, is a quintessential example of “creep music,” a strain of L.A. rap that Greedo perfected early in his career and revisited on last year’s Ron-RonTheProducer-helmed project Load It Up Vol. 01. The EP’s closing track, “Liar Liar,” is a pointed missive at fake friends and haters that references the titular Jim Carrey film in the hypnotic hook, and points back to 2019’s Netflix & Deala movie-mad collection of bangers produced by Kenny Beats.

    When 03 Greedo learned he was facing a long sentence in prison, he entered a period of furious creativity, recording thousands of songs to be released during his time inside. Earlier this year, Greedo’s 2018 song “Substance” made waves on TikTok, prompting Wiz Khalifa to hop on the remix. Last year, Greedo shared Load It Up Vol. 01, buzzing singles like the hook-filled “Baccstage ftShordie Shordie & Wallie The Sensei, the hard-hitting “Drip Keep Going” ft. Key Glock, and especially the Chief Keef-assisted trap anthem “Bands In Da Basement.” In 2019, Greedo released collaborative projects with heavy-hitting producers Mustard, Travis Barker, and Kenny Beats.

    Ready to flood the market with more of his massive backlog of music, 03 Greedo will make his presence felt in 2021, even if he remains behind bars. Stay tuned for much more.

    Buy/Stream 03 Inna Key EP: http://smarturl.it/03InnaKey

    03 Inna Key EP tracklist: 
    1. Airbnb
    2. Calendar
    3. Liar, Liar

    Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.


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    03 Inna Key EP: http://smarturl.it/03InnaKey

    “Substance (We Woke Up)” ft. Wiz Khalifa: http://smarturl.it/SubstanceRemix

    “Bands In Da Basement” ft. Chief Keef: http://smarturl.it/BandsInDaBasement / https://youtu.be/y0cLzfv95oo

    Load It Up Vol. 01 (w/ Ron-Rontheproducer): https://smarturl.it/LoadItUpVolume1

    “Drip Keep Going” ft. Key Glock: https://smarturl.it/DripKeepGoing

    “Baccstage” ft. Shordie Shordie & Wallie The Sensei: http://smarturl.it/Baccstage

    “Home Vlone”: https://smarturl.it/HomeVLone

    Netflix & Dealhttps://smarturl.it/netflixanddeal

    Still Summer In The Projectshttp://smarturl.it/SSITP

    Project Genius: The Story of 03 Greedohttps://youtu.be/rBRUXenAVKc?t=0

    03 Greedo x Mustard – “Trap House” ft. Shoreline Mafia:  https://youtu.be/JlE3BpBMIz4 // http://smarturl.it/TH03Greedo

     

     

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  • 08.18.2021

    Rod Wave Announces SoulFly (Deluxe), Shares “Time Heals” Video

  • Press Release

    Rod Wave Announces SoulFly (Deluxe), Shares “Time Heals” Video

    8.18.2021

    Rod Wave Prepares Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping SoulFly Album, Out 8/20 via Alamo Records

     

    The Rising Superstar Processes His Pain With the New “Time Heals” Video

     

    The St. Petersburg, FL Native Adds 9 New Tracks To His 2021 Album, Including New Collabs with Kodak Black and Lil Durk

     

     SoulFly Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and Placed 14 Songs on the Hot 100 Chart

    Critical Praise:

    “Wave is perhaps the pre-eminent hip-hop emoter of the last couple of years.” – The New York Times

    “Nobody sings about their pain like him.”Pitchfork

    “Rod Wave Sings Like an Angel and Raps Like a Demon” – Rolling Stone

    “In a year defined by a wave of gloomy, melodic rappers speaking to generational trauma, none have stood out quite like Florida rapper Rod Wave.” – NPR

    “His music is raw and wracked and messy. He sounds like he’s got something at stake. And that, combined with his actual musical ability, gives him a presence that most of his peers don’t have.” – Stereogum

     

    The Announcement:

    Delivering emotional rap ballads in his inimitable singing voice, Rod Wave is quickly becoming one of the defining artists of his generation. Preparing an expanded edition of his most successful project to date, Rod announces the imminent arrival of SoulFly( Deluxe). Appending nine new songs to the original album, home to hits like Tombstone,” “Street Runner,” and “Richer” ft. Polo GSoulFly (Deluxe) continues Rod’s remarkable journey from the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida to the top of the game. The new songs comment on the difficulties of navigating fame and the impossibility of escaping a traumatic past, featuring vivid stories delivered with Rod’s singular soulfulness. Featuring appearances from Lil Durk and Kodak BlackSoulFly (Deluxe) arrives on August 20th via Alamo Records.

    Along with the announcement of SoulFly (Deluxe), Rod shares “Time Heals,a new video single. Marked by rippling piano and wailing guitars, the new song finds the artist contemplating his place in the world, casually dismissing haters as he seeks time to himself to heal his broken heart. Directed by Yawn Rico, the video gives a peak into Rod’s jet-setting lifestyle, filled with ATVs, temporary tattoos, luxury cars, and a performance at Rolling Loud Festival.

    Released in March, SoulFly was Rod Wave’s first album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200, generating over 130k sales-equivalent units in its first week. 14 of the album’s 19 tracks have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with two songs, “Tombstone” and “Street Runner,” peaking in the top 20. His highest-charting single to date, which peaked at #11 on the Hot 100, “Tombstone” is currently charting at #1 on urban radio, marking Rod’s third airplay #1 following 2019’s “Heart On Ice” and 2020’s “Rags2Riches.” Well on its way to Gold certification, SoulFly helped Rod become the RIAA’s most-certified artist of Q1 2021.

    Along with his formidable recorded output, Rod Wave is well known as a stellar live performer. Earlier this year, he delivered show-stopping performances for NPR Tiny DeskThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Audiomack’s Trap Symphony, and his recent performance at Rolling Loud Miami went viral on YouTube. Later this month, Rod Wave embarks on the Rod Wave SoulFly TourPresented by Rolling Loud,” a 35-date tour that criss-crossed the United States. Nine dates have already sold out, including shows in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Boston. Tickets for the “SoulFly Tour” are available now.

    Buy/Stream “Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

    Watch “Time Heals”: https://youtu.be/KGXNOBYVVuM

    Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

    SoulFly (Deluxe) tracklist (* denotes new Deluxe track):

    1. 2019*
    2. Escape*
    3. What’s Wrong*
    4. Take The Blame*
    5. Get Ready ft. Kodak Black*
    6. Already Won ft. Lil Durk*
    7. Time Heals*
    8. Losing My Cool*
    9. Ion Wanna Hear It*
    10. SoulFly
    11. Gone Till November
    12. Blame On You
    13. Don’t Forget
    14. Tombstone
    15. All I Got
    16. Richer ft. Polo G
    17. Street Runner
    18. Pillz & Billz
    19. How The Game Go
    20. Shock da World
    21. What’s Love??
    22. OMDB
    23. Invisible Scar
    24. Calling
    25. Sneaky Links
    26. Believe Me
    27. Moving On
    28. Changing
    Tour Dates:

    Please contact Michelle or T’Keyah for more info.

    The Background:

    Blessed with a special singing voice, and the knowledge of how best to use it, Florida’s Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. Coming through with a soulful set of Southern sing-raps, the St. Petersburg native has built a groundswell of regional support and blossomed into a national streaming phenomenon. After releasing 3 projects in a 12 month span – Hunger Games 3PTSD, and the platinum-certified Ghetto Gospel – Rod first erupted onto the scene with “Heart On Ice.” The single, propelled by a captivating Genius Open Mic performance, a viral TikTok trend, and co-signs from NFL star Saquon Barkley to 21 Savage and everyone in between, was certified 3x-platinum, peaked at #25 on the Bllboard Hot 100 charts and reached #1 at urban radio. Rod’s debut album, Pray 4 Love, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 charts and was certified platinum less than a year after its release. The album’s breakthrough single, “Rags2Riches,” exploded over the summer with a viral TikTok trend and a remix from Lil Baby, peaking at #12 on the Hot 100. Rod’s sophomore album, SoulFly, surpassed Pray 4 Love by becoming Rod’s first-ever #1 album on the Billboard charts. Lead single “Tombstone” is Rod’s highest charting single to-date, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.

     


    official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify

    Bio, photos, music, and more available here: www.audibletreats.com/rod-wave

    “Time Heals”: https://smarturl.it/rodwavetimeheals

    Buy Tickets for Rod Wave’s “SoulFly Tour”: http://soulflytour.com

    SoulFlyhttp://smarturl.it/SoulFlyRodWave

     

     

    END
  • 08.18.2021

    🌞🌴 Baja Beach Fest Day 3: J Balvin and Becky G End Weekend 1 With a Bang 🌴🌞

  • Press Release

    🌞🌴 Baja Beach Fest Day 3: J Balvin and Becky G End Weekend 1 With a Bang 🌴🌞

    8.18.2021

    🌴 Baja Beach Fest 2021 – Sunday Recap 🌴

    J Balvin, Becky G, Sech, Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez and Close Out the Rosarito Beach Festival With Its Most Star-Studded Night Yet

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

    Critical Praise:

    “Baja Beach Fest (BBF) presented some of reggaeton and Latin trap’s biggest names, cementing the beachside event as a top-tier celebration of música urbana” – Billboard

    Featured article: Baja Beach Fest Founders Aaron Ampudia And Chris Den Uijl Discuss Their Reggaeton Festival’s Cross-Border Business – Pollstar

    Best New Festival in North America – USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice 2019

    THE RECAP:

    Baja Beach Fest put on an unforgettable weekend of nonstop Latin music and Reggaeton. Sunday found festival-goers in a celebratory mood, as the passionate fans were treated to sets by some of the biggest stars of the genre.

    The night closed with a flashy performance from global superstar J Balvin, who played songs from his 2020 hit Colores album, new songs from his upcoming album José, and brought out special guest Nio GarciaBecky G delivered bangers in both English and Spanish, and Rauw Alejandro proved why he’s one of Latin music’s hottest commodities with his pure-voiced melodies. The fest also welcomed “Relación” and “Otro Trago” hitmaker Sech, powerhouse singer-songwriters Justin Quiles and Jhay Cortez, and Chilean singer Paloma Mami.

    This edition of Baja Beach Fest provides a blueprint for festivals in this uncertain time, paving a path forward for fans to enjoy live music in a communal setting. The festival enacted safety protocols to protect guests–fans were required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test from COVID Clinic–but the fest’s positive vibes inspired fans to protect each other, masking up to make sure the Perreo could go on.

    Not content with just one epic weekend of live music, Baja Beach Fest plans to do it all again this coming weekend. Tune in to see encore performances from J Balvin, Ozuna, Karol G, and others, plus more surprises.

    Menos hate, mas perreo!

    View a full complement of photos and other media from the festival at this Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4lre8v6cje7psbg/AAAwBc-i5Htnr3wCX269b8mOa?dl=0

    If you would like access to additional photos or videos, please contact MichelleErin, or Kerry for more info.

    J BALVIN:

     

    Global superstar and Latino Gang chieftain J Balvin ended festivities with a colorful late night set (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

     

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

     

    BECKY G:

    The Inglewood-born pop phenom returns to BBF with a vengeance (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @mirandamcdonald)

    RAUW ALEJANDRO:

    The superstar Puerto Rican artist wowed the crowd with his post-midnight set (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

    SECH:

    The Panamanian artist welcomed special guests–including Jhay Cortez–and performed in a drum off with his older brother (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @quasarmedia)

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @quasarmedia)

    JHAY CORTEZ:

    The singer-songwriter performed hits like his Bad Bunny collaboration “DÁKITI” to rapturous reception (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

     

    PALOMA MAMI:

    The Chilean songstress performs under pink Pacific skies (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @baeth)

    JUSTIN QUILES:

    With deep roots in U.S. and in Latin America, reggaeton hitmaker Justin Quiles represents the kind of cross-cultural exchange that makes BBF unique (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @mirandamcdonald)

    SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest)

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

    (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @theemmaexperience)

    THE FOUNDERS:

    Festival founders Aaron Ampudia (left) and Chris Den Uijl (Credit: Baja Beach Fest / @camcreatedit)

    THE BACKGROUND:

    When Ozuna and Mark B sang “El día está pa’ playa y arena, la vamos a pasar muy bien” in 2016, they very well may have been foreseeing the launch of the Baja Beach Fest two years later. After a remarkable inaugural year,  Baja Beach Fest is back for its sophomore year, celebrating the Latin community, beach vibes, and young Latin trap/reggaeton music. The first and only festival of its kind –– Baja Beach Fest Fest is held on the sand of the oceanfront resort of Rosarito, creating an all-encompassing experience of music and coastal feels. It was imagined into existence by two friends, Chris Den Uijl and Aaron Ampudia, and dedicated to the local community who wanted to bring the world’s most streamed artists together for a weekend of music. The 2021 edition of Baja Beach Fest brings an expansion from one two-day weekend to two three-day weekends, and promises performances from headliners Anuel AA, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Karol G.


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    Check out more photos on the BBF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajabeachfest

    END
  • 08.18.2021

    Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, and Snupe Bandz Share “Here We Go” Video 🔺👁

  • Press Release

    Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, and Snupe Bandz Share “Here We Go” Video 🔺👁

    8.18.2021

    Video:Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle & Paper Route EMPIRE – “Here We Go” ft. Snupe Bandz

    The Paper Route EMPIRE CEO Perfects His Flexes With the Help of Two Label Signees in the Latest Video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi

    The Video:

    Determined to showcase his home city’s best rising talent, Young Dolph is cultivating a movement in Memphis with his Paper Route EMPIRE label. Recruiting PRE signees Jay Fizzle and Snupe Bandz, Dolph shares Here We Go,” his latest video. Produced by Memphis’s own Sosa 808, “Here We Go” is a thumping taste of Tennessee trap, leading off with a powerhouse verse from Dolph (“Bury me in a Dolce & Gabbana coffin”), before Fizzle unleashes flex-heavy triplets, and Snupe dances around the beat with a tumbling flow. In the video, Dolph, Snupe, and Fizzle trap out of a Memphis mansion, counting cash in the presence of scantily clad models.

    “Here We Go” is the latest video from PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, Paper Route EMPIRE’s first-ever compilation mixtape, following recent clips for Snupe Bandz’sRemember” and Key Glock & Snupe Bandz’s Bandaid.” The mixtape represents the culmination of a long and fruitful rise for Young Dolph–the mogul is ready to flex his A&R and CEO muscles, bringing a new crop of talent to the forefront. Along with Key Glock and Snupe Bandz, the tape features standout contributions from street favorites like Big Moochie Grape and Kenny Muney, and new signees like PaperRoute Woo, Big Unccc, and PRE first lady Joddy Badass. The 23-track tape offers the label to showcase its roster in plenty of combinations, and leaves room for big shots like Dolph, Glock, and Moochie to show off on solo songs of their own. Featuring an appearance from Gucci Mane and production from Bandplay, Memphis beatmakers like Tay KeithDJ Squeeky, and Sosa808, ands trap titans like Drumma Boy and Budda BlessPAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

    PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi continues a banner year for the label, following up the release of Dum And Dummer 2, a collaborative album by Young Dolph and Key Glock. Debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200Dum and Dummer 2 generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. Earlier this month, the album received a glowing review from Pitchfork, who awarded the album a 7.5 score and cemented Young Dolph & Key Glock as a “once-in-a-generation” rap duo, akin to 8Ball & MJG or Method Man & Redman, and “one of the most in-sync alliances in the genre today.” Dum & Dummer 2 is the duo’s second Top 10 album, following the original Dum and Dummer, which debuted at #8 in 2019.

    PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi is available to stream everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.

    Watch “Here We Go” ft. Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, & Snupe Bandz:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58nwIpkjIk

    Buy/Stream PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATihttps://music.empi.re/preilluminati

    PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi tracklist:
    1. Talking To My Scale by Paper Route EMPIRE & Young Dolph
    2. Blu Boyz by Young Dolph, Key Glock & Paper Route EMPIRE (feat. Snupe Bandz)
    3. Beat It by Paper Route EMPIRE, Bigg Unccc & Young Dolph
    4. I Do This by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Gucci Mane
    5. Back to Back by Paper Route EMPIRE & Bigg Unccc
    6. Remember by Paper Route EMPIRE & Snupe Bandz
    7. Mister Glock 2 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
    8. Bandaid by Paper Route EMPIRE, Key Glock & Snupe Bandz
    9. Non Stop by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
    10. Dance by Young Dolph, Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock (feat. Snupe Bandz, Kenny Muney, Joddy Badass, Jay Fizzle & Big Moochie Grape)
    11. 333 by Paper Route EMPIRE & Joddy Badass
    12. Ashtray by Paper Route EMPIRE, Kenny Muney & Young Dolph
    13. Standing Ovation by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape
    14. Big Ol Racks by Paper Route EMPIRE, PaperRoute Woo & Key Glock
    15. Dead Body by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Bigg Unccc (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
    16. Broccoli & Cheese by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
    17. Trust Nobody by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & PaperRoute Woo (feat. Snupe Bandz)
    18. Here We Go by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Jay Fizzle (feat. Snupe Bandz)
    19. Show Out by Paper Route EMPIRE, Snupe Bandz & Young Dolph
    20. Freeze Tag by Paper Route EMPIRE & Key Glock
    21. Nothing To Me by Young Dolph, Snupe Bandz & PaperRoute Woo
    22. South Memphis Rugrats (Remix) by Paper Route EMPIRE, Young Dolph & Snupe Bandz (feat. PaperRoute Woo)
    23. iLLUMINATi BUSINESS by Paper Route EMPIRE & Big Moochie Grape

    Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.


    Young Dolph: twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
    Key Glock: twitter | soundcloud | instagram | spotify | youtube

    Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph

    “Here We Go” ft. Young Dolph, Jay Fizzle, & Snupe Bandz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D58nwIpkjIk

    Snupe Bandz – “Remember”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uljTppWaUGg

    Key Glock & Snupe Bandz – “Bandaid”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4AchKMtDM&pp=sAQA

    PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATihttps://music.empi.re/preilluminati

    Key Glock – “Mister Glock 2”: https://youtu.be/UqBv-tayBmQ

    Paper Route EMPIRE – “Dance”: https://music.empi.re/dancepaperroute

    Young Dolph, Key Glock, Snupe Bandz – “Blu Boyz”: https://music.empi.re/blueboyz

    Young Dolph – “Nothing To Me” ft. Snupe Bandz & Paper Route Woo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNy33SqQWyM

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “A Goat & A Dolphin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFR5MzlvnZ8

    Young Dolph – “Hashtag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S5n0J6aZrc

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “RAIN RAIN”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0l9iZx4no

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummer 2https://music.empi.re/dumanddummer2

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Penguins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOffID-Hp7M

    Young Dolph – “Yeeh Yeeh”: https://music.empi.re/yeehyeeh

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Sleep With The Roaches”: https://music.empi.re/sleepwiththeroaches / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zor0D6s6JOs

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Aspen”: https://music.empi.re/aspen / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBoRupTiKhQ

    Key Glock – “I’m The Type”: https://music.empi.re/imthetype

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Case Closed”: https://music.empi.re/caseclosed

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – “Green Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k

    Young Dolph – “Large Amounts”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YAoOYQkvo

    Young Dolph – Rich Slave (Deluxe)https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe

    Young Dolph & Key Glock – Dum and Dummerhttps://empire.lnk.to/dummer

    END
  • 08.17.2021

    Watch The Trailer for S4 of Netflix’s Dear White People

  • Press Release

    Watch The Trailer for S4 of Netflix’s Dear White People

    8.17.2021

    Watch the Trailer for Dear White People

    The Fourth and Final Season Debuts on Netflix on September 22nd

    Releasing Globally on Netflix on September 22nd, 2021

    Watch trailer HERE
    Download photos HERE
    Download key art HERE

    DEAR WHITE PEOPLE INFO:

    Set against the backdrop of senior year at Winchester as well as a not-so-distant, post-pandemic future, Dear White People Vol. 4 finds our characters looking back at the most formative (and theatrical) year of their lives. Both an Afro-futuristic and 90s-inspired musical event, Dear White People Vol. 4 is a can’t-miss, farewell experience with one pitch-perfect promise: sometimes the only way to move forward is to throw it back.

    From acclaimed creator Justin Simien, Dear White People stars Logan Browning, Brandon P. Bell, Antoinette Robertson, DeRon Horton, John Patrick Amedori, Ashley Blaine Featherson and Marque Richardson. Simien and executive producer Jaclyn Moore serve as co-showrunners of Dear White People Vol. 4.

    We kindly ask that you please link back to www.netflix.com/DearWhitePeople in your coverage.

    Contact:

    For press inquiries regarding Dear White People, please contact Kerry

    If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

    About Netflix:

    Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

    Links:

    Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

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  • 08.16.2021

    Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s Ada Twist, Scientist

  • Press Release

    Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s Ada Twist, Scientist

    8.16.2021

    Watch the Trailer for Ada Twist, Scientist

    From Higher Ground Productions

    Debuting Globally on Netflix September 28th

    Releasing Globally on Netflix on September 28th, 2021 

    Series Premiere: September 28, 2021
    Format: CG Animation
    Episodes: 6 x ~26 minutes
    Showrunner / Co-EP:  Kerri Grant
    Developed for TV by: Chris Nee
    Executive Producer: Chris Nee (Laughing Wild), Mark Burton (Wonder Worldwide), Tonia Davis and Priya Swaminathan (Higher Ground), Andrea Beaty (author, Ada Twist, Scientist), David Roberts (illustrator, Ada Twist, Scientist)
    Cast: Taye Diggs as Dad Twist, Susan Kelechi Watson as Mom Twist, Amanda Christine as Ada Twist, Candace Kozak as Rosie Revere, Nicholas Crovetti as Iggy Peck, Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Arthur Twist

    Watch the trailer HERE

    Watch Episode 3 HERE
    Download first look images HERE
    Download key art HERE
    ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST INFO:

    Based on the best-selling picture book series, Ada Twist, Scientist follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ada Twist, a pint-sized scientist with a giant-sized curiosity, who aspires to discover the truth about absolutely everything. With the help of her two best friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, Ada unravels and solves mysteries for her friends and family. But solving the mystery is only the beginning, because science isn’t just about learning how and why and what… it’s about putting that knowledge into action to make the world a better place. The animated preschool series is from Chris Nee, Higher Ground and Wonder Worldwide.

    Season 1 Sneak Peak:

    Episode 3 of Ada Twist, Scientist is exclusively available on Netflix Jr. YouTube now ahead of the September 28 series premiere.

    We kindly ask that you please link back to www.netflix.com/adatwistscientist in your coverage.

    Contact:

    For press inquiries regarding Ada Twist, Scientist, please contact Kerry

    If interested in viewing a pre-release screener, please email netflix@audibletreats.com

    About Netflix:

    Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

    Links:

    Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/

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