• 02.16.2021

  New Trailer: Netflix’s Biggie: I Got a Story To Tell, Coming March 1

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New Trailer: Netflix’s Biggie: I Got a Story To Tell, Coming March 1
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New Trailer: Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, Coming to Netflix on March 1
Watch the Trailer Now

Coming to Netflix on March 1st Watch The Trailer Here
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Watch the trailer for Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRj2NxkM84U
Check out the Rolling Stone exclusive trailer premiere, including quotes from director Emmet Malloy and Biggie’s close friend D Roc Butler: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/notorious-big-netflix-documentary-trailer-1128201/
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BIGGIE: I GOT A STORY TO TELL INFO:
Synopsis: In the wake of the Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and ahead of what would have been his 50th birthday, Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell offers a fresh look at one of the greatest, most influential rappers of all time by those who knew him best. Made in collaboration with Biggie’s estate, I Got A Story To Tell is an intimate rendering of a man whose rapid ascent and tragic end has been at the center of rap lore for more than twenty years. Directed by Emmett Malloy, this intimate documentary features rare footage filmed by his best friend Damion “D-Roc” Butler and new interviews with his closest friends and family, revealing a side of Christopher Wallace that the world never knew. I Got A Story To Tell is executive produced by Sean Combs, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts, Stanley Buchthal, and Emmett and Brendan Malloy.
DIRECTED BY: Emmett Malloy
PRODUCED BY: David Koh, Wayne Barrow, William Green, Aaron L. Ginsburg, Terry
Leopard, Daniel Pappas
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: Stanley Buchthal, Emmet Malloy, Brendan Malloy, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts, Sean Combs
INCLUDES TALKING HEAD APPEARANCES FROM:
Celebs – Sean “Diddy” Combs, Faith Evans, Lil’ Cease, Fab 5 Freddy
Family/Fam Friends – Voletta Wallace, Gwendolyn Wallace
(Biggie’s grandmother), Dave Wallace (Biggie’s uncle)
Childhood Friends – Damion “D Roc” Butler, Suif “C Gutta” Jackson,
Hubert Sam, Easy Mo Bee
Industry – Mister Cee, Mark Pitts (Biggie’s manager)
To view or embed official trailer, please click here
Download key art here
Download unit stills here
We kindly ask that you please link back to https://www.netflix.com/BiggieIGotaStorytoTell in your coverage.
#IGotAStoryToTell

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For press inquiries regarding Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Kevin Grossi, Kerry Harrison
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• 02.12.2021

  Hey What’s Up Hello, It’s Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” Recap: Fetty Wap & More

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Hey What’s Up Hello, It’s Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” Recap: Fetty Wap & More
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Rolling Loud’s Third “Loud Stream” Draws Over 3.8 Million Total Views, and More Than 1.1 Million Unique Viewers on Each Night
The Second Night of “Loud Stream” Brought Sets from Fetty Wap, Yung Baby Tate, BRS Kash & Many More
Bringing a Valentine’s Day Theme, Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” Reaffirms the Brand’s Status As Live Hip-Hop’s Top Dog

Critical Praise:
#4 on Pollstar’s List of 2020’s Top Livestreamers
“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times
“Rolling Loud is the be-all of hip-hop festivals.” – Billboard
“The Rolling Loud New York experiment was a success—one which will likely earn it a return trip to the city in future years. Far from a traditional NYC rap experience, it was a two-day event that catered to the genre’s youngest fans, with an eye squarely focused on the future.” – Complex
“Rolling Loud continues to prove its hip-hop tastemaking status is no fluke” – Pollstar
THE RECAP:
Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” events bring the mosh pit to your living room, successfully translating larger-than-life festivals to the small screen. Drawing 3.8 million combined views from more than 1 million unique viewers per night, with 46k concurrent viewers at its peak, this week’s Valentine’s Day-themed  “Loud Stream” was another massive success for rap’s premier festival brand.
The second night of “Loud Stream” offered a bounty of memorable moments, anchored by Fetty Wap’s stream-closing performance of the immortal love song “Trap Queen.” Packing in six hours of non-stop performances, interviews, and commentary, the Twitch-exclusive virtual festival continued last night with a performance from viral sensation Yung Baby Tate, who covered Aaliyah’s “I Care For You” and performed her hit “I Am,” a hit-filled set from Drake collaborator Yung Bleu, romantic sets from R&B heartthrobs YK Osiris and Luh Kel, a performance of Billboard Top 25 hit “Th**t Baby” by BRS Kash, plus standout shows from Rolling Loud first-timers like Mariah The Scientist, IV Jay, and more.
This “Loud Stream” was Rolling Loud’s third virtual festival since entering into an agreement with Twitch last fall. In addition to baosting the star-studded lineups for which Rolling Loud is known, the Rolling Loud team includes engaging commentary from festival co-founders Tariq Cherif & Matt Zingler, plus “Stream” co-hosts DJ Scheme, JenesisGiselle & DJ Five Venoms. The “Loud Stream” festivals are the crown jewels of Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel, which also includes weekly programs like The Rotation, Loud Gaming, The Leak, Got Barz, and more.
Check below for some highlights from the action-packed Night 2 of Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream”
Check out photos from both nights here. Please credit photos as such “(Rolling Loud/@photographer): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1idu9zwgspl88o9/AABPnZHSyGmzXRHhKHQu5z_ha?dl=0
See even more highlights on Rolling Loud’s Instagram.
Buy Rolling Loud merch: shoprollingloud.com
Subscribe to Rolling Loud on Twitch: Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
For all other inquiries, please contact Michelle, Kerry, or Kevin
FETTY WAP

Fetty Wap opens up his bag of hits–”679,” “My Way,” and of course, “Trap Queen”–to close up the festival (Photo credit: Rolling Loud / @itchyeyephotos)
YUNG BABY TATE

The rapidly rising star brings the house down with her performance of “I Am” before showing off her pipes with a faithful Aaliyah cover (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@flixz)
YUNG BLEU:

Known for his collaborations with Drake, the rapper known as Bleu Vandross was a perfect fit for the Valentine’s Vibe (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@flixz)
BRS KASH:

The Interscope-signed rising hit maker leaves the stage after performing his hit “Thr**t Baby (Go Baby)” (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@brysonmoberley)
MARIAH THE SCIENTIST

Rap/R&B hybrid singer-songwriter Mariah The Scientist is all smiles during her set (Credit: Rolling Loud/@flixz)
LUH KEL & IV JAY:

Luh Kel & IV JAY join forces to perform the romantic duet “Tweakin” (Credit: Rolling Loud / @itchyeyephotos)
MORE FROM THE BROADCAST:

The Background:
About Rolling Loud
Founded in 2015 by Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif as a one-day festival in Miami, Rolling Loud evolved into a global behemoth, with massive festivals on both American coasts and international events in Europe and Australia. In October 2019, Rolling Loud hosted the first annual Rolling Loud New York, which boasted one of the brand’s most impressive lineups yet, and in December, it drew 65,000 fans per day to Banc of California Stadium for Rolling Loud Los Angeles.
Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” events made a major impact on the culture in 2020, drawing in millions of fans to view the spectacle. The first two events each made the Top 10 of Pollstar’s Year-End Top Livestreams chart, generating over 7 million total views between the two of them. Placing at #4 on the Pollstar Year-end chart, their first livestream boasted headlining performances from Swae Lee and Ski Mask The Slump God, and generated over 4.4 million views from over 3 million unique viewers. Offering an elaborate Halloween theme, the second livestream featured headliners Trippie Redd and Gunna and landed at #8 on the year-end chart. Rolling Loud also made waves in December with “Home For The Holidaze,” a single-day special headlined by Rick Ross, attracting over 1.8 million unique viewers.
The “Loud Stream” virtual events are part of Rolling Loud’s wide-ranging partnership with Twitch, which includes daily live hip hop-driven programming, offering special guests and original live shows like The Rotation, The Leak, and Loud Gaming. Subscribe to Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel for program updates.
About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.
 
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• 02.11.2021

  Erica Banks Bussed It on 1st Night of Rolling Loud, 2nd Night of “Loud Stream” Continues @ 6pm w/ Fetty Wap

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Erica Banks Bussed It on 1st Night of Rolling Loud, 2nd Night of “Loud Stream” Continues @ 6pm w/ Fetty Wap
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Rolling Loud “Loud Stream” Night 1: See Highlights from Lil Skies, Benny The Butcher, Erica Banks & More
Headlined by Fetty Wap,  Night 2 of “Loud Stream” Airs Tonight @ 6pm
Check Back Into the Valentine’s Day-Themed Virtual Festival to See Performances From Yung Bleu, YK Osiris, BRS Kash, Yung Baby Tate, and Many More

Critical Praise:
#4 on Pollstar’s List of 2020’s Top Livestreamers
“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times
“Rolling Loud is the be-all of hip-hop festivals.” – Billboard
“The Rolling Loud New York experiment was a success—one which will likely earn it a return trip to the city in future years. Far from a traditional NYC rap experience, it was a two-day event that catered to the genre’s youngest fans, with an eye squarely focused on the future.” – Complex
“Rolling Loud continues to prove its hip-hop tastemaking status is no fluke” – Pollstar
 
THE RECAP:
During the first night of the latest “Loud Stream,” Rolling Loud once again proved that they have their fingers on the pulse of rap culture. Offering a Valentine’s Day theme, the first night of “Loud Stream”  brought a performance from “Buss It” hitmaker Erica Banks, a chat-pleasing effort from YouTuber-turned-rapper DDG, an energetic closing set from headliner Lil Skies, plus memorable first impressions from  TikTok favorite YN Jay, and First Lady of Griselda Armani Caesar, who invited labelmate Benny The Butcher–who performed his set from a luxurious, upholstered chair–to the stage. Below, check out photos of these artists and more, taken by Rolling Loud’s ace digital media team.
Tonight, the festivities continue with headliner Fetty Wap, creator of the immortal Valentine’s Day anthem “Trap Queen,” as well as performances from Jacksonville crooner YK Osiris, teen heartthrob Luh Kel, “Th**t Baby” rising star BRS Kash, and a heavy contingent of woman rappers, anchored by viral sensation Yung Baby Tate and rising rapper Mariah The Scientist. Tune in tonight @ 6pm ET/3pm PT to watch the action exclusively on Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel. 
Coinciding with tonight’s “Loud Stream which airs tonight exclusively on Twitch, Rolling Loud announced a new limited line of merch, including collabs with headliners Lil Skies & Fetty Wap. The Lil Skies collab includes a hoodie and two color options for t-shirts, each emblazoned with his signature butterfly, and the Fetty Wap drop includes a hoodie and a t-shirt featuring a portrait of the artist.
“Loud Stream” airs from 6pm ET/3pm ET until 12am ET/9pm PT tonight on Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
Check out photos from both nights here. Please credit photos as such “(Rolling Loud/@photographer): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1idu9zwgspl88o9/AABPnZHSyGmzXRHhKHQu5z_ha?dl=0
See even more highlights on Rolling Loud’s Instagram.
Buy Rolling Loud merch: shoprollingloud.com
Subscribe to Rolling Loud on Twitch: Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
For all other inquiries, please contact Michelle, Kerry, or Kevin
 
ARMANI CAESAR & BENNY THE BUTCHER:

The First Lady of Griselda Records showed us how they do it in Buffalo, bringing out label mate Benny The Butcher (Photo credit: Rolling Loud / @itchyeyephotos)
BENNY THE BUTCHER

The Butcher pontificates from his throne (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@itchyeyephotos)
LIL SKIES:

Lil Skies brought the night to a close with an energetic headlining set (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@itchyeyephotos)
DDG:

The chat clamored for the “Moonwalking In Calabasas” hitmaker throughout the stream, and he repaid them with an interactive, charismatic set (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@itchyeyephotos)
ERICA BANKS:

The Dallas newcomer displayed the stage presence of a veteran, performing her Hot 100 hit “Buss It” and other highlights (Photo credit: Rolling Loud/@itchyeyephotos)
RUBI ROSE:

The effortlessly fly Atlanta rising star leaned into the Valentine’s Day theme with her bright red outfit (Credit: Rolling Loud/@flixz)
YN JAY:

Known worldwide as “The Coochie Man,” YN Jay made a memorable first impression during his primetime set (Credit: Rolling Loud / @flixz)
The Background:
About Rolling Loud
Founded in 2015 by Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif as a one-day festival in Miami, Rolling Loud evolved into a global behemoth, with massive festivals on both American coasts and international events in Europe and Australia. In October 2019, Rolling Loud hosted the first annual Rolling Loud New York, which boasted one of the brand’s most impressive lineups yet, and in December, it drew 65,000 fans per day to Banc of California Stadium for Rolling Loud Los Angeles.
Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” events made a major impact on the culture in 2020, drawing in millions of fans to view the spectacle. The first two events each made the Top 10 of Pollstar’s Year-End Top Livestreams chart, generating over 7 million total views between the two of them. Placing at #4 on the Pollstar Year-end chart, their first livestream boasted headlining performances from Swae Lee and Ski Mask The Slump God, and generated over 4.4 million views from over 3 million unique viewers. Offering an elaborate Halloween theme, the second livestream featured headliners Trippie Redd and Gunna and landed at #8 on the year-end chart. Rolling Loud also made waves in December with “Home For The Holidaze,” a single-day special headlined by Rick Ross, attracting over 1.8 million unique viewers.
The “Loud Stream” virtual events are part of Rolling Loud’s wide-ranging partnership with Twitch, which includes daily live hip hop-driven programming, offering special guests and original live shows like The Rotation, The Leak, and Loud Gaming. Subscribe to Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel for program updates.
About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.
 
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• 02.11.2021

  Smokepurpp Poses For Prom Pics in His New Video

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Smokepurpp Poses For Prom Pics in His New Video
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Video: Smokepurpp – “Prom Queen”
The Florida Rapper Has His Pick of Prom Dates in the Latest Video From His New Psycho (Legally Insane) EP

Critical Praise:
XXL Class of 2018 Freshman
“Purpp has caught the ears of everyone from The Weeknd and D.R.A.M. to Chief Keef and Travis Scott, and the 19-year-old rapper is in position for a rapid ascent” – Pigeons & Planes
“If you’ve not been following along, the rise of young Miami rapper SmokePurrp – alongside that of his longtime pal and collaborator Lil Pump – has been one of the more exciting rides in rap’s underground this year” – Noisey
“Out of all the SoundCloud and Florida rappers that have gained floods of attention and acclaim in recent years, Smokepurpp has stood as one of the movement’s strongest proponents and artists.“ – HYPEBEAST
The Video:
Serving up lightning quick bangers about his hard-living lifestyle, Smokepurpp knows how to party. More than happy to play the role of “bad influence,” Smokepurpp shares “Prom Queen,” his latest video. Using the same Wendy Rene sample made famous by the Wu-Tang Clan in “Tearz,” “Prom Queen” is an irreverent and addictive update on that song for the trap era. Switching up between clipped cadences and bursts of rapidfire syllables, Purpp flexes on his bankroll and his unique social position in high school: “I was selling acid to the prom queen.” Directed by AllTheSmoke, the video expands upon that line from the song’s hook, as a tuxedoed Purpp poses for prom pics with some baddies before joining them on the dancefloor. “Prom Queen” is the second video from Purpp’s brand new Psycho (Legally Insane) EP, following last week’s video for “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey.
Taking inspiration from the rebellious debauchery of rock star icons like GG Allin and Ozzy Osbourne, Psycho (Legally Insane) finds Purpp experimenting with new flows and an eclectic mix of instrumentals. While some tracks nod towards hip-hop history, like the Memphis-style horrorcore of  “Tic Tac,“ recent single “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey, which earned coverage in Complex and more, uses a guitar lick that resembles Red Hot Chili Peppers and “Rockstar” allows Purpp to expand his melodic arsenal. Titled after an urban legend about those who’ve taken more than seven doses in their lifetime (a total Purpp has long surpassed) and with album artwork that pays tribute to Ozzy, Psycho (Legally Insane) EP is available on all platforms via Alamo Records.
In 2020, Smokepurpp returned to his roots with Florida Jit, his high-energy full-length project. Populated with instrumentals from Ronny J, Earl On The Beat (City Girls, Lil Yachty), CBMIX (Lil Pump, Juice WRLD, Kanye West), and Purpp himself, the project is home to successful singles like “Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump and “Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow-The young artist also earned his first Grammy nomination last year, which he received for his contribution to “Costa Rica,” the Gold-certified track from Revenge Of The Dreamers III, and racked up over 40 million streams on YouTube and Spotify with his guest spot on KSI‘s “Poppin.”
Purpp’s Psycho (Legally Insane) EP is an important step for the artist, who’s ready to raise his game in 2021. Stay tuned for much more music from the former XXL Freshman to come this year, including Bless Yo Trap 2, a sequel to his 2018 collaborative album with Murda Beatz.
Watch “Prom Queen”: https://youtu.be/QdECMdg63Fk
Buy/Stream Psycho (Legally Insane) EP: https://smarturl.it/SmokepurppPsycho
Psycho (Legally Insane) EP tracklist:
1. Prom Queen
2. We Outside ft. Lil Mosey
3. 200thou
4. Rockstar
5. What You Wanna Do
6. Tic Tac
Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.
The Background:
The Chicago-born, Miami-raised rapper and producer Smokepurpp has been one of the cornerstones of Florida’s burgeoning rap scene since the release of his “Ski Mask” video in 2015. The buzz from the video and other singles with close friend Lil Pump culminated in a record deal with Alamo/Interscope Records and Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records. The 21-year old Purpp quickly went to work, collaborating with Scott, Yo Gotti, Pump, and more. His debut release, Deadstar, spawned the gold-certified single “Audi” and generated features from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pigeons & Planes, XXL, Mass Appeal, and many more. The follow up release, Bless Yo Trap, was a collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Murda Beatz, boasted the standout single “123” and collaborations with Lil Yachty, Offset, and A$AP Ferg. 2018 has been a banner year for Purpp so far, thanks to his selection on the 2018 XXL Freshman list, the release of “Nephew,” his Gold-certified collaboration with Lil Pump, which has over 100M streams across all platforms, and “I Love It,” the Kanye West and Pump collaboration which Purpp co-wrote and debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. After delighting his fans with the Lost Planet EP in April, Purpp closed 2020 out with the highly-anticipated Deadstar 2. In 2020, Purpp released his latest project Florida Jit, with appearances from Lil Pump, Denzel Curry, and more.
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“Prom Queen”: https://youtu.be/QdECMdg63Fk
Psycho (Legally Insane): https://smarturl.it/SmokepurppPsycho
“We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey: https://smarturl.it/WeOutsidePurppMosey
Florida Jit: https://smarturl.it/FloridaJit
“Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MxEdclCNjA
“Big Dawg” ft. Rick Ross: https://smarturl.it/BigDawgSP
“Pop Sh*t”: https://smarturl.it/PopShitSP / https://youtu.be/BYXXs8PGYsY
“It’s Whatever”: https://youtu.be/2TYeW3uOJ40 / https://smarturl.it/ItsWhatever
“Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump: https://smarturl.it/SPOffMyChest / https://youtu.be/tqMD4_PJVKw
“What I Please” ft. Denzel Curry: https://smarturl.it/WhatIPlease // https://youtu.be/5uUVd16EKKw
Deadstar 2: https://smarturl.it/Deadstar2
“Nephew” ft. Lil Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuusAVJCyOA
“Audi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dvTJJvEFL8
Deadstar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2TWKabrKN6YOZ1jgqo97uz?si=frx9dtRgSuGS2Cgc_nNwtA
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• 02.10.2021

  Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories

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Cardi Goes Up, Uzi Goes Down (to Sleep), and More TikTok Stories
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TikTok Treats, Week of February 8th
Cardi Drops a New Song, Jessie J Does the #DominoChallenge, and Everything’s An Album Cover


The News:
TikTok’s emphasis on authentic creative expression makes the platform an oasis for music lovers and artists alike. The app’s myriad viral trends each come with their own sonic signature, helping elevate songs and artists into new (or resurgent) levels of recognition. Below, take a look at some of the artists and songs that the TikTok community is connecting with–and elevating–at the moment:
• No stranger to hits and TikTok stardom, Cardi B is set for another takeover with her new single “Up” already making waves on the platform. Her first single since the record-breaking collaboration “WAP” with fellow rapper and beloved TikTok star Megan Thee Stallion, “Up” has garnered over 21k video creations and millions of views on TikTok since its Friday release. Makeup gurus, impressive drummers, and TikTok-favorite Jason Derulo have already joined in to showcase their various talents with this trendy track. Inspired by the creative community, Cardi has been highlighting her favorite dances and uses of the song on her own page, and some creative, if unhygienic, users have adopted “Up” for the M&M Roll Challenge.
• Some TikTok songs catch on because of an instrumental hook, some ride to popularity on the back of a lyrical phrase, but Lil Uzi Vert’s 2017 song “Two®” is currently trending for a song-opening skit: “Uzi? Uzi? Not again! Uzi, wake your *ss up!” With over 320k video creations on the song, nearly all of them created in the past week, “Two®” inspired TikTok to send a message to sleepyheads everywhere, including hairless cats, hockey players, and social media-savvy chickens. After encountering Uzi at the Super Bowl, one enterprising TikTok user convinced Uzi himself to hop on the trend.
• ’00s adult-contemporary is having a serious moment on TikTok–last week Hoobastank returned to the public eye with a trend, and this week, it’s The Fray’s turn. Long a favorite of music supervisors for its plaintive piano and powerful emotions, “How To Save A Life” (81k video creations) and its chorus lyric “where did I go wrong?”, has become TikTok’s go-to soundtrack for unexpected life developments. The song’s melodrama is ripe for parody: users take the “where did I go wrong” prompt and apply them to choosing a spouse who’s susceptible to brain freezes, feeding a mom’s gossip addiction, or marveling at a child’s intense anime obsession.
• The past week has been a busy one on TikTok for British singer Jessie J. Her hit song “Domino” is having a major moment, with over 850k video creations on its audio after inspiring the #DominoChallenge (195 million video views). The #challenge involves an intricate, intertwining couples dance, requiring complicated, coordinated twirls. Jessie J got in on the action on her own page, throwing on her old outfit from the song’s video and posting three different #DominoChallenge videos and racking up over 32 million video views.
• Jax is one of TikTok’s most creative rising musicians, using her platform to post parody songs that provide an unseen perspective on classics. It turns out, when you look at “Jessie’s Girl” from Jessie’s perspective, Rick Springfield’s character seems like a bit of a creep! In some of her other videos, she exposes Olivia Rodrigo for her irresponsible driving, gives a terrible Yelp review for the “Hotel California,” and proves that the relationship detailed in Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8ter Boi” wasn’t built to last. In recent weeks, Jax has been showing off some of her original songs, including “Ring Pop,” which have the same verve and sense of humor as her parodies. Last week, Jax updated the lyrics to Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” to reflect Tom Brady’s quest for Super Bowl glory, and celebrated signing a record deal with Atlantic by writing an original song that details her origin story.
• There’s nothing the TikTok community appreciates more than #aesthetic, and what communicates an aesthetic better than an album cover? Under the hashtag #albumcover (847m video views), , TikTok users create their own album artwork out of old photos or videos, or scenes from their favorite sitcom. The trend is often soundtracked by a user-made mashup of Kendrick Lamar’s “HiiPower” and Kanye West’s “Devil In A New Dress” (192k video creations). TikTok-beloved band Avenue Beat (of “F2020” fame) hopped on the trend, proving that anything, from a day at the beach to a Covid test, can make a good album cover.
The upcoming weekend is an eventful one for TikTok, who welcomes Justin Bieber for “Journals Live from the drew house,” the platform’s first-ever full-length livestreamed concert. #JournalsLive features Justin’s first-ever performances of songs from his 2013 album Journals, which introduced R&B elements to the young star’s sound. #Journals live airs LIVE on TikTok at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Valentine’s Day, then airs again at 2pm ET/11am PT on February 15th.
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.

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Links:
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:
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
On TikTok: Lil Nas X Brings “Holiday” Cheer, Shawn Mendes Welcomes Us to His World & More
Run-DMC, MGMT, and More Noteworthy TikTok Stories
Billie Eilish and Queen Join the Party, New Viral Hits Take Flight, and More From the World of TikTok
Ariana Grande, Rick Astley and More TikTok Stories
Elton John, Tim Burton, Liam Payne and More Add Some Pumpkin Spice to the Week in TikTok
John Lennon, Oasis, George Michael, and More Score Trending Hits on TikTok
Stevie Nicks, Jason Derulo, and More Highlight a Big TikTok Week
Now Here You Go Again, You Say You Want Your TikToks
Pop Smoke, 24kGoldn, Flo Milli, and Others Have Scored Multiple TikTok Hits
TikTok Salutes Its #FamiliaLatina: Music Stories from Latinx Heritage Month
Big Sean, Charlie Puth, Classical Harp, and More From TikTok
David Guetta, Sada Baby, and Rick James Are Having a Moment on TikTok
BTS Hits #1, Kendrick Plants Money Trees, and More From TikTok
Dua Lipa Levitates, J. Cole Soundtracks Glow-Ups and More TikTok Stories
TikTok: The “WAP” Dance Challenge, Folklore, La Roux, and More Provide Joy and Catharsis
Charlie Puth, Pop Smoke, and More Trending TikTok Stories
Artists Unite to Say #SaveTikTok
How TikTok Users Use the App to Boost Their Musical Careers
TikTok Doesn’t Just Mint New Hits…It Revives Old Ones
These International TikTok Artists and Hits Eliminate Language Barriers
Who’s Hot on TikTok? Jason DeRulo, Rod Wave, and More
TikTok Success = Chart Success and the Hot 100 Proves It
TikTok Users and Artists Celebrate #MyPride Through Music
TikTok Promotes a Vibrant Artistic Community with #BlackMusicMonth
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• 02.10.2021

  Rolling Loud “Loud Stream” (ft. Lil Skies & More) Airs 6pm ET on Twitch

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Rolling Loud “Loud Stream” (ft. Lil Skies & More) Airs 6pm ET on Twitch
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Rolling Loud Releases Set Times for “Loud Stream,” Airing 6pm Tonight Exclusively on Twitch
Rolling Loud Unveils New “Loud Stream” Merch, Including Collabs with “Loud Stream” Headliners Lil Skies & Fetty Wap
Headlined by Lil Skies, the First Night of the Two Night Event Offers Additional Sets From Yung Bleu, DDG, Erica Banks & More

Critical Praise:
#4 on Pollstar’s List of 2020’s Top Livestreamers
“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times
“Rolling Loud is the be-all of hip-hop festivals.” – Billboard
“The Rolling Loud New York experiment was a success—one which will likely earn it a return trip to the city in future years. Far from a traditional NYC rap experience, it was a two-day event that catered to the genre’s youngest fans, with an eye squarely focused on the future.” – Complex
“Rolling Loud continues to prove its hip-hop tastemaking status is no fluke.” – Pollstar
The Announcement:
“Loud Stream” Night 1 Set Times (all times Eastern): 
11:15pm – Lil Skies
10:25pm – Yung Bleu
9:55pm – DDG
9:25pm – YN Jay
9:00pm – Erica Banks
8:30pm – Rubi Rose
8:05pm – KenTheMan
7:40pm – Lilspirit
7:15pm – Ayanis
6:50pm – Abby Jasmine
6:25pm – Armani Caesar
6:05pm – Zoediac
When Rolling Loud struck a deal with Twitch in 2020, the world’s biggest rap festival became one of the world’s leading livestreamers, landing multiple “Loud Stream” events in Pollstar’s Year-End Livestreams chart.
Kicking off tonight @ 6pm Eastern, exclusively on Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel, third “Loud Stream” virtual festival promises to be the most romantic edition yet, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day. Headlined by Lil Skies and Fetty Wap, creator of the immortal V-Day anthem “Trap Queen,” “Loud Stream” features several hours worth of live performances, without any pre-recorded sets or segments, along with artist interviews, live chat interaction, and commentary from the Rolling Loud team, including festival co-founders Tariq Cherif & Matt Zingler and “Loud Stream” hosts DJ Scheme, JenesisGiselle, and DJ Five Venoms.
On Night 1, Lil Skies caps off a busy night of performances, including sets from Drake collaborator Yung Bleu, YouTube personality-turned-hitmaker DDG, “Buss It” viral riser Erica Banks, and slickly comedic Flint native YN Jay. “Loud Stream” promises performance from a sizable contingent of woman rappers, with performances tonight from Banks, Rubi Rose, KenTheMan, Armani Caesar, and more.
Known for their exquisite taste in music and merch, Rolling Loud specializes in driving the culture forward. Coinciding with tonight’s “Loud Stream which airs tonight exclusively on Twitch, Rolling Loud announces a new limited line of merch, including collabs with headliners Lil Skies & Fetty Wap. The Lil Skies collab includes a hoodie and two color options for t-shirts, each emblazoned with his signature butterfly, and the Fetty Wap drop includes a hoodie and a t-shirt featuring a portrait of the artist.
“Loud Stream” airs from 6pm ET/3pm ET until 12am ET/9pm PT on February 10th (tonight) and 11th (tomorrow) on Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
Subscribe to Rolling Loud on Twitch and visit RollingLoud.com/Twitch to read about subscriber benefits.
Check shoprollingloud.com to buy Rolling Loud-branded clothing.





For more info, please contact:
Rolling Loud: Michelle, Kerry, or Kevin
Twitch: Samantha
The Background:
About Rolling Loud
Founded in 2015 by Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif as a one-day festival in Miami, Rolling Loud evolved into a global behemoth, with massive festivals on both American coasts and international events in Europe and Australia. In October 2019, Rolling Loud hosted the first annual Rolling Loud New York, which boasted one of the brand’s most impressive lineups yet, and in December, it drew 65,000 fans per day to Banc of California Stadium for Rolling Loud Los Angeles.
Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” events made a major impact on the culture in 2020, drawing in millions of fans to view the spectacle. The first two events each made the Top 10 of Pollstar’s Year-End Top Livestreams chart, generating over 7 million total views between the two of them. Placing at #4 on the Pollstar Year-end chart, their first livestream boasted headlining performances from Swae Lee and Ski Mask The Slump God, and generated over 4.4 million views from over 3 million unique viewers. Offering an elaborate Halloween theme, the second livestream featured headliners Trippie Redd and Gunna and landed at #8 on the year-end chart. Rolling Loud also made waves in December with “Home For The Holidaze,” a single-day special headlined by Rick Ross, attracting over 1.8 million unique viewers.
The “Loud Stream” virtual events are part of Rolling Loud’s wide-ranging partnership with Twitch, which includes daily live hip hop-driven programming, offering special guests and original live shows like The Rotation, The Leak, and Loud Gaming. Subscribe to Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel for program updates.
About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.
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Check out Rolling Loud on Twitch: Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
Check out RollingLoud.com for more information.
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• 02.10.2021

  A Valentine’s Day Gift From Justin Bieber & TikTok: #JournalsLive

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A Valentine’s Day Gift From Justin Bieber & TikTok: #JournalsLive
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A Valentine’s Day Gift From Justin Bieber & TikTok: #JournalsLive
 
The Announcement:
A pop superstar with a catalog full of love songs, Justin Bieber has always been a romantic at heart. Showing love to TikTok on this Valentine’s Day, Justin Bieber announces #JOURNALSLive, the first ever single-artist, full-length concert performance to air LIVE on TikTok. Featuring Justin’s first-ever performance of songs from his fan-favorite 2013 album JOURNALS, #JournalsLive airs live from The Drew House on Justin’s TikTok account (@justinbieber) at 6pm PST/9pm EST on Sunday February 14th, re-airing at 11am PST/2pm EST on Monday February 15th.
Released in 2013 as a groundbreaking digital-only collection of singles, JOURNALS was the companion to Justin’s second full-length documentary feature BELIEVE, and marked a decidedly more mature, R&B-leaning shift in the young star’s output. In the near decade since its release, JOURNALS has amassed three billion streams worldwide, become a fan-favorite among the true Beliebers, and is widely looked upon at some of his best and most personal music to date.
“I’m excited to bring this show to life,” says Justin Bieber. “Journals is one of my favorite projects and I’ve never performed it live. I’m grateful to TikTok for helping me to bring this show to everyone on Valentine’s Day.”
With over 19.6 million followers, Justin Bieber is an active member of the TikTok community, using his account to reveal behind-the-scenes footage, partake in the latest trends, and more. His first-ever TikTok, which included a snippet of his hit song “Yummy” (which was a big TikTok hit with over 5 million video creations) generated over 117 million views. Most recently, Justin declared his devotion to his wife Hailey with a stylish video soundtracked by his single “Anyone.” Justin is currently trending worldwide with his benny blanco collab “Lonely,” which has over 842k video creations and more than 5 billion video views.
After closing out 2020 with three smash singles — “Holy,” with Chance The Rapper, “Lonely” with benny blanco, and “Monster” with Shawn Mendes — Justin Bieber rang in the new year with a brand new single “Anyone,” and his return to the live stage in a blow-out NYE livestreamed concert. Justin continues to reign as one of the biggest artists in the world: the #1 artist on YouTube with 60+ million subscribers, the #2 artist on Spotify global with over 65 million monthly listeners, over 200 million in combined U.S. radio audience per week, three tracks in the Billboard Top 40, and three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award for his 2020 album Changes.
So when you’re spending quality time with bae on this special occasion, don’t forget to join Justin and tune-in to this historic and romantic TikTok moment. #JOURNALSLive airs at 6pm PST/9pm EST on February 14th and re-broadcasts at 11am PST/2pm EST on February 15th.
Check out the post at TikTok’s newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/a-valentines-day-gift-from-justin-bieber-and-tiktok-journalslive

 
For more info, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan, Audible Treats
Leah Linder, TikTok
The Background:
About TikTok:
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.
Links:
TikTok’s Newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us
 
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• 02.10.2021

  Smokepurpp Embraces His Inner Rockstar w/ Psycho (Legally Insane) EP

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Smokepurpp Embraces His Inner Rockstar w/ Psycho (Legally Insane) EP
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EP: Smokepurpp – Psycho (Legally Insane)
Home To Recent Single “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey, Psycho (Legally Insane) Finds Purpp Bending Genres and Embracing His Inner Rockstar 

Critical Praise:
XXL Class of 2018 Freshman
“Purpp has caught the ears of everyone from The Weeknd and D.R.A.M. to Chief Keef and Travis Scott, and the 19-year-old rapper is in position for a rapid ascent” – Pigeons & Planes
“If you’ve not been following along, the rise of young Miami rapper SmokePurrp – alongside that of his longtime pal and collaborator Lil Pump – has been one of the more exciting rides in rap’s underground this year” – Noisey
“Out of all the SoundCloud and Florida rappers that have gained floods of attention and acclaim in recent years, Smokepurpp has stood as one of the movement’s strongest proponents and artists.“ – HYPEBEAST
The EP:
Known for his hard-living lifestyle and boundless charm, Smokepurpp draws inspiration from the rebellious debauchery of rock star icons like GG Allin and Ozzy Osbourne. Using that inspiration as fuel for his new EP, Purpp shares Psycho (Legally Insane). Titled after an urban legend about those who’ve taken more than seven doses in their lifetime (a total Purpp has long surpassed) and with album artwork that pays tribute to Ozzy, Psycho (Legally Insane) finds Purpp experimenting with new flows and an eclectic mix of instrumentals. While some tracks nod towards hip-hop history, like the Memphis-style horrorcore of  “Tic Tac” and Wu-Tang-referencing “Prom Queen,” recent single “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey, which earned coverage in Complex and more, uses a guitar lick that resembles Red Hot Chili Peppers and “Rockstar” allows Purpp to expand his melodic arsenal. Psycho (Legally Insane) EP is available on all platforms via Alamo Records.
In 2020, Smokepurpp returned to his roots with Florida Jit, his high-energy full-length project. Populated with instrumentals from Ronny J, Earl On The Beat (City Girls, Lil Yachty), CBMIX (Lil Pump, Juice WRLD, Kanye West), and Purpp himself, the project is home to successful singles like “Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump and “Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow-The young artist also earned his first Grammy nomination last year, which he received for his contribution to “Costa Rica,” the Gold-certified track from Revenge Of The Dreamers III, and racked up over 40 million streams on YouTube and Spotify with his guest spot on KSI‘s “Poppin.”
Purpp’s Psycho (Legally Insane) EP is an important step for the artist, who’s ready to raise his game in 2021. Stay tuned for much more music from the former XXL Freshman to come this year, including Bless Yo Trap 2, a sequel to his 2018 collaborative album with Murda Beatz.
Buy/Stream Psycho (Legally Insane) EP: https://smarturl.it/SmokepurppPsycho
Psycho (Legally Insane) EP tracklist:
1. Prom Queen
2. We Outside ft. Lil Mosey
3. 200thou
4. Rockstar
5. What You Wanna Do
6. Tic Tac

Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.
The Background:
The Chicago-born, Miami-raised rapper and producer Smokepurpp has been one of the cornerstones of Florida’s burgeoning rap scene since the release of his “Ski Mask” video in 2015. The buzz from the video and other singles with close friend Lil Pump culminated in a record deal with Alamo/Interscope Records and Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records. The 21-year old Purpp quickly went to work, collaborating with Scott, Yo Gotti, Pump, and more. His debut release, Deadstar, spawned the gold-certified single “Audi” and generated features from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pigeons & Planes, XXL, Mass Appeal, and many more. The follow up release, Bless Yo Trap, was a collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Murda Beatz, boasted the standout single “123” and collaborations with Lil Yachty, Offset, and A$AP Ferg. 2018 has been a banner year for Purpp so far, thanks to his selection on the 2018 XXL Freshman list, the release of “Nephew,” his Gold-certified collaboration with Lil Pump, which has over 100M streams across all platforms, and “I Love It,” the Kanye West and Pump collaboration which Purpp co-wrote and debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. After delighting his fans with the Lost Planet EP in April, Purpp closed 2020 out with the highly-anticipated Deadstar 2. In 2020, Purpp released his latest project Florida Jit, with appearances from Lil Pump, Denzel Curry, and more.
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Links:
official site | twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram
Psycho (Legally Insane): https://smarturl.it/SmokepurppPsycho
“We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey: https://smarturl.it/WeOutsidePurppMosey / https://youtu.be/8o8caMgi2z4
Florida Jit: https://smarturl.it/FloridaJit
“Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MxEdclCNjA
“Big Dawg” ft. Rick Ross: https://smarturl.it/BigDawgSP
“Pop Sh*t”: https://smarturl.it/PopShitSP / https://youtu.be/BYXXs8PGYsY
“It’s Whatever”: https://youtu.be/2TYeW3uOJ40 / https://smarturl.it/ItsWhatever
“Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump: https://smarturl.it/SPOffMyChest / https://youtu.be/tqMD4_PJVKw
“What I Please” ft. Denzel Curry: https://smarturl.it/WhatIPlease // https://youtu.be/5uUVd16EKKw
Deadstar 2: https://smarturl.it/Deadstar2
“Nephew” ft. Lil Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuusAVJCyOA
“Audi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dvTJJvEFL8
Deadstar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2TWKabrKN6YOZ1jgqo97uz?si=frx9dtRgSuGS2Cgc_nNwtA
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• 02.07.2021

  Maryland Maestro Uno Hype Leaves His Cape Behind in “Superman”

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Maryland Maestro Uno Hype Leaves His Cape Behind in “Superman”
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Video: Uno Hype – “Superman” ft. Jerome Thomas
The Maryland Native Shares a Visually Striking Video for a Lush and Emotionally Intelligent New Single From His Upcoming Debut Album Sol Glo

Critical Praise:
“”As the universe tests all your strength, Maryland’s Uno Hype doubles down on his faith in the next generation by kicking game through a waterfall of horns.” – NPR
“For people who are going to blow up and the whole country might hear about them soon, that’s got to be Uno Hype and Black Fortune.” – Washington Post
“If Hype had blown up years ago, maybe he wouldn’t be making these songs today. Sometimes, the slow burn is better.” – SPIN
The Song:
Uno Hype spent years dedicatedly improving his craft, developing a soulful hip-hop sound that sounds at once nostalgic and brand new. Reflecting on his come up and his hopes and aspirations, Uno shares “Superman,” his new video and single. Aided by Jerome Thomas, who lends his silky smooth vocals to the hook, Uno stresses the importance of following the beat of your own drum and not succumbing to the expectations of others. Produced by Bigg Kidd, “Superman” is lush, R&B-influenced ballad, populated by burbling electric keys and sweeping strings that impart a sense of grandeur on Uno’s journey towards acclaim and appreciation: “Keys open doors, couldn’t pick the locks/Bein’ over looked got you feelin’ hot/Your brother got the juice, got you feelin’ Pac/Hungry in your stomach you can feel the knots/Hope the world feel me, n****.”
Shot in crisp infrared black-and-white, the “Superman” video is an allegory for loss and the perpetual inception of grief. The ILLIMITEWORLD-directed video stars Dion Williams opposite Uno Hype, following a loose storyline of Dion attempting to work through the grief he feels about the loss of his brother. The video follows Dion through a world of memory, existing in a twilight zone where Dion can relive past moments with his brother. As the plot proceeds, it becomes harder for Dion to distinguish between memory and reality. “Superman” is Uno’s latest salvo from Sol Glo, his upcoming debut album, which arrives later this month, following the soulful “Deywun” ft. Rae Kahlil, which released with a live performance video.
“‘Superman’ is a story that touches on giving out more than you receive and showing up for yourself,” says Uno Hype. “I’ve felt this way in relationships and also in my craft so I wanted to take a page out of Common’s book when he wrote ‘I Used To Love H.E.R.’ and pay homage to hip-hop and at the same time speak on the hardships we often go through in that pursuit. The need to save everything and everybody was an idea I had to let go of a long time ago. Showing up and being there for yourself is the only thing that’s really in your control. Be your own hero!”
Continuing a new artistic direction that prizes warmth, musicality, and self-expression above all else, Sol Glo is an absorbing tour through Uno’s sub-conscious, marked by layered vocal harmonies and organic instrumentation. Created in collaboration with musicians from his Maryland community, including executive producer kojo a., Sol Glo finds Uno rejecting the short-term benefits of clout-chasing in favor of pursuing his artistic passion, delivering pearls of earned wisdom in his malleable melodic raps. Featuring additional appearances from Jurdan Bryant, Jerome Thomas, and Jordan Ward, production from kojo a., Childish Major, Hollywood JB, nicky quinn, Christo, Oliver Malcolm, and Rvdical the Kid, and instrumentation from Ryan Svendsen (trumpet), Seb Zillner (woodwinds), and Bianca McClure (violin), Sol Glo is coming soon.
With the upcoming Sol Glo, Uno Hype looks to fulfill his promise, collecting his deepest thoughts and musical passions into a cohesive document that builds on his past and blazes a path towards the future. Stay tuned.
Buy/Stream “Superman”: https://fanlink.to/eKmx
Watch “Superman”: https://youtu.be/k4QT3nJgKYw
Sol Glo Tracklist
01. Pot of Gold
02. Untitled
03. Deywun feat. Rae Kahlil
04. Here We Are
05. Leave feat. Amal Marie
06. Both of Us feat Jordan Ward
07. Color Me
08. Sol Glo
09. Miss Home
10. Super Deep Brother
11. Garden of Eden
12. Superman feat. Jerome Thomas
13. Elevate
14. Father feat Jurdan Bryant
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
He’s been making music for the better part of a decade, but Uno Hype re-emerged with an unquenchable fire in the past year. The artist is a restless creative, well known in the DMV scene for his energetic performances and wide-ranging taste. In the past, he’s collaborated with Joey Bada$$ and Smoke DZA, and performed with a trio of Maryland musicians in a hybrid punk-rap group called G.U.M.P. Uno showed the first signs of his new direction when he released “Untitled,” an autobiographical anthem that commented on his career path. Earlier this year, he kept the momentum going with singles like “Color Me,” which commented on systemic racism and earned praise from SPIN, and “Leave,” a tormented guitar-and-sax-driven duet with Amal Marie that racked up over 200k views on its lyric video. Both “Leave” and “Color Me” will appear on Sol Glo, Uno’s upcoming debut album, which arrives in January 2021.
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“Superman” ft. Jerome Thomas: https://fanlink.to/eKmx / https://youtu.be/k4QT3nJgKYw
“Deywun” ft. Rae Kahlil: https://fanlink.to/ebKh
“Deywun” (Live Performance Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx6FnZXJXOM
“Leave” ft. Amal Marie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4BmC17RFbo
“Color Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66bGfQiz9Bo
“Untitled”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zpUrYEHxiM
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• 02.05.2021

  Internet Money, Juice Wrld, & Trippie Redd Share Animated “Blast Off” Video

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Internet Money, Juice Wrld, & Trippie Redd Share Animated “Blast Off” Video
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Internet Money Releases Animated Music Video for “Blastoff,” featuring Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd
“Blast Off” Appears on Internet Money’s Billboard Top 10 Album B4 The Storm

Photo Credit: Joseph Morrison
Critical Praise:
“Even if you aren’t familiar with L.A. production collective Internet Money, you’ve heard their beats. The group’s sounds have powered some of hip-hop’s biggest records in the past couple years, from Rich the Kid’s “Plug Walk” and Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” to Drake’s “Blue Tint.” The group is helmed by Taz Taylor, a Florida native who — true to his collective’s name — has accumulated a fortune primarily through the internet.” – The FADER
“Taz Taylor doesn’t consider himself an overnight success, but he’s definitely having a moment.” – Variety
“Taylor’s Internet Money collective has been a rousing success so far. The group boasts some 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and millions of hits online. He’s invited prominent producers into the fold, such as KC Supreme, who has worked with Megan Thee Stallion, Nick Mira, who has worked with Post Malone and Tierra Whack, and JRHITMAKER, who has worked with and 6ix9ine.” – Complex
The Video:
February 5, 2021 – Los Angeles, CA – Following the release of their debut album B4 The Storm and the platinum-earning success of lead single “Lemonade,” featuring Gunna, Don Toliver, and NAV, Internet Money returns once more with an animated music video for “Blastoff,” featuring late rapper Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd. Out now via 10K Projects / Internet Money Records, the video is directed by KDC Visions and shows the two rappers journeying across an unknown planet, defeating their antagonist with a single puff of Trippie’s joint. Since its release in August as part of the track listing for B4 The Storm, “Blastoff” has gained over 88M streams on Spotify and counting.
Put together over a two-week period during quarantine at the Internet Money headquarters in LA, Internet Money’s debut record features contributions from Future, Kevin Gates, and Swae Lee, as well as artists that the collective has built with from the beginning, like Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd, and Lil Skies. B4 The Storm celebrates what Internet Money had accomplished in such a short time and showcases the tireless work ethic of a dynamic group with their eyes set on the future.
Starting as a type-beat factory and growing into a global powerhouse, Taz Taylor and Internet Money have earned 3 Grammy nominations, 58 platinum plaques, 33 gold, and 14 Billboard #1 hits since 2018. The collective is behind some of the biggest rap and R&B hits of the past few years, including Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams” (1.3 billion Spotify streams), Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” (#1 Billboard Mainstream Pop, 37 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with #17 peak), Lil Tecca’s “Ransom” (700 million Spotify streams, #4 Hot 100), and XXXTentacion’s “Fuck Love” ft. Trippie Redd (the most-played song in SoundCloud history). With B4 The Storm, Taz Taylor and Internet Money set out to confirm their status as the music industry’s most powerful hitmaking collective.
Watch the “Blastoff” Music Video Here
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
Internet Money Background:
Internet Money was born out of necessity, a hybrid company that has filled in the gaps between the rap industry, the producer community, and the online marketplace. Disillusioned with the industry, and the way he saw rap producers being taken advantage of, Taz Taylor formed the collective in 2016 as a way to share the knowledge he’d gained from years spent selling his “type beats” online and navigating the internet’s ever-growing impact on the production landscape.
Four years in, Internet Money has expanded as a collective, including Grammy-nominated producers like Nick Mira and JR Hitmaker, and produced for Drake, Trippie Redd, Juice WRLD, and many more. “When you’re in Internet Money, you get the same opportunities that I do, you’re gonna be working with the same artists that I’m working with, and getting credits with them,” Taylor says. “Instead of working with a bunch of people we don’t know, we just have our own network that’s one big family.” Following their success breaking major artists like Trevor Daniel, and co-producing his multi-platinum hit “Falling,” Taylor and Internet Money partnered with Elliot Grange’s 10K Projects in 2019 to launch their own label.
Taz Taylor Background:
Taz Taylor has never cared about fame or clout. To hear the multi-platinum producer and Internet Money founder tell it, everything he’s done — from turning his online production hustle selling “type beats” into a $500,000 per year business to forming his own label — has been born out of necessity and guided by intuition. “I’ve been so tunnel vision during the last five years to make sure I got to this point,” he says. “It was just like, Let’s keep building.”
Though the 27-year-old has only been in the industry for a few years, his accomplishments in that time have come at a staggering pace, notching, by his estimation, over 500 placements and around 200 gold and platinum plaques between himself and the other producers on his Internet Money team. As their leader, Taylor has quickly become a new sort of rap mogul, one who’s built his steadily growing empire from a deep knowledge of the ways music moves online, and he’s done it all from the humblest of beginnings.
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Links:
Internet Money: official site | soundcloud | twitter | instagram | facebook | youtube
Taz Taylor: twitter | instagram
“Blast Off” ft. Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omGrk9CdjfQ
“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Anuel AA: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Lemonade-Remix
“Lemonade” (Remix) w/ Roddy Ricch: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonaderemix
B4 The Storm: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/b4thestorm
“Thrusting” ft. Swae Lee & Future: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/Thrusting
“Lemonade” ft. Don Toliver, NAV & Gunna: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/lemonade
“Somebody” ft. Lil Tecca & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: https://internetmoney.lnk.to/somebody
 
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• 02.05.2021

  Smokepurpp Shares “We Outside” Video ft. Lil Mosey, Announces 2/10 EP

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Smokepurpp Shares “We Outside” Video ft. Lil Mosey, Announces 2/10 EP
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Smokepurpp Returns With “We Outside” Video, Featuring and Directed by Lil Mosey
“We Outside” Will Appear on PSYCHO (Legally Insane), Purpp’s New EP, Arriving February 10th via Alamo Records
The Alamo Records Signee Gets In Touch With His Inner Rock Star On His Upcoming 6-Track Project

Critical Praise:
XXL Class of 2018 Freshman
“Purpp has caught the ears of everyone from The Weeknd and D.R.A.M. to Chief Keef and Travis Scott, and the 19-year-old rapper is in position for a rapid ascent” – Pigeons & Planes
“If you’ve not been following along, the rise of young Miami rapper SmokePurrp – alongside that of his longtime pal and collaborator Lil Pump – has been one of the more exciting rides in rap’s underground this year” – Noisey
“Out of all the SoundCloud and Florida rappers that have gained floods of attention and acclaim in recent years, Smokepurpp has stood as one of the movement’s strongest proponents and artists.“ – HYPEBEAST
The Announcement:
Crafting bangers about his high-octane lifestyle, Smokepurpp has long idolized the fast-living rock stars of yore. Channeling their energies into a new EP, complete with a cover that pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Smokepurpp announces PSYCHO (Legally Insane) coming next week via Alamo Records. Titled after an urban legend about those who’ve taken more than seven doses in their lifetime (a total Purpp has long surpassed), PSYCHO (Legally Insane) gives the 23-year-old artist the opportunity to experiment with new flows and varied instrumental styles. The EP’s lead track “Prom Queen” nods towards hip-hop history, as Purpp rocks clipped cadences over the Wendy Rene sample made famous by Wu-Tang Clan’s “Tearz,” while “Rockstar” finds him flexing his melodic muscles and “Tic Tac” dabbles in dark, Memphis-style horrorcore. Featuring an appearance from Lil Mosey, PSYCHO (Legally Insane) arrives on February 10th via  Alamo Records.
Along with the announcement of the EP, Purpp shares “We Outside,” his latest video single. Produced by The Martianz, “We Outside” finds Purpp absorbing influences like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and serving up a sun-speckled, guitar-driven party banger. The song features a guest spot from Lil Mosey, who complements Purpp’s devotion to going hard until the sun comes up. In the video, directed by Mosey himself, Purpp and Mosey pop bottles of Belaire in a beachside bungalow before taking the party on the road in a sprinter van.
In 2020, Smokepurpp returned to his roots with Florida Jit, his high-energy full-length project. Populated with instrumentals from Ronny J, Earl On The Beat (City Girls, Lil Yachty), CBMIX (Lil Pump, Juice WRLD, Kanye West), and Purpp himself, the project is home to successful singles like “Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump, which surpassed 6 million views on YouTube,  “Pop Sh*t,” complete with a Little Richard-inspired music video, and “Tide Pen,” a Jack Harlow-featuring single that has over 10 million combined streams on YouTube and Spotify. Florida Jit boasted additional appearances from fellow Floridians Rick Ross and Denzel Curry. The young artist also earned his first Grammy nomination last year, which he received for his contribution to “Costa Rica,” the Gold-certified track from Revenge Of The Dreamers III, and racked up over 40 million streams on YouTube and Spotify with his guest spot on KSI‘s “Poppin.”
Purpp’s upcoming PSYCHO (Legally Insane) EP is an important step for the artist, who’s ready to raise his game in 2021. Stay tuned for much more music from the former XXL Freshman, including Bless Yo Trap 2, a sequel to his 2018 collaborative album with Murda Beatz.
Watch “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey: https://youtu.be/8o8caMgi2z4
Buy/Stream “We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey: https://smarturl.it/WeOutsidePurppMosey
PSYCHO (Legally Insane) EP tracklist:
1. Prom Queen
2. We Outside ft. Lil Mosey
3. 200thou
4. Rockstar
5. What You Wanna Do
6. Tic Tac

Please contact Michelle or Kerry for more info.
The Background:
The Chicago-born, Miami-raised rapper and producer Smokepurpp has been one of the cornerstones of Florida’s burgeoning rap scene since the release of his “Ski Mask” video in 2015. The buzz from the video and other singles with close friend Lil Pump culminated in a record deal with Alamo/Interscope Records and Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records. The 21-year old Purpp quickly went to work, collaborating with Scott, Yo Gotti, Pump, and more. His debut release, Deadstar, spawned the gold-certified single “Audi” and generated features from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pigeons & Planes, XXL, Mass Appeal, and many more. The follow up release, Bless Yo Trap, was a collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Murda Beatz, boasted the standout single “123” and collaborations with Lil Yachty, Offset, and A$AP Ferg. 2018 has been a banner year for Purpp so far, thanks to his selection on the 2018 XXL Freshman list, the release of “Nephew,” his Gold-certified collaboration with Lil Pump, which has over 100M streams across all platforms, and “I Love It,” the Kanye West and Pump collaboration which Purpp co-wrote and debuted at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. After delighting his fans with the Lost Planet EP in April, Purpp closed 2020 out with the highly-anticipated Deadstar 2. In 2020, Purpp released his latest project Florida Jit, with appearances from Lil Pump, Denzel Curry, and more.
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Links:
official site | twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram
“We Outside” ft. Lil Mosey: https://smarturl.it/WeOutsidePurppMosey / https://youtu.be/8o8caMgi2z4
Florida Jit: https://smarturl.it/FloridaJit
“Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MxEdclCNjA
“Big Dawg” ft. Rick Ross: https://smarturl.it/BigDawgSP
“Pop Sh*t”: https://smarturl.it/PopShitSP / https://youtu.be/BYXXs8PGYsY
“It’s Whatever”: https://youtu.be/2TYeW3uOJ40 / https://smarturl.it/ItsWhatever
“Off My Chest” ft. Lil Pump: https://smarturl.it/SPOffMyChest / https://youtu.be/tqMD4_PJVKw
“What I Please” ft. Denzel Curry: https://smarturl.it/WhatIPlease // https://youtu.be/5uUVd16EKKw
Deadstar 2: https://smarturl.it/Deadstar2
“Nephew” ft. Lil Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuusAVJCyOA
“Audi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dvTJJvEFL8
Deadstar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2TWKabrKN6YOZ1jgqo97uz?si=frx9dtRgSuGS2Cgc_nNwtA
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• 02.05.2021

  Netflix Out Now: Malcolm & Marie Starring Zendaya & John David Washington

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Netflix Out Now: Malcolm & Marie Starring Zendaya & John David Washington
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Out Now: Malcolm & Marie
Starring Zendaya and John David Washington
Written & Directed by Sam Levinson

Out Now on Netflix
Critical Praise:
“But in addition to the quality of its dialogue, Levinson’s script is a testament to the value of talking and listening, past the point of discomfort, past the point it hurts.” – San Francisco Chronicle
“Uncomfortable as it can be to watch a couple fight, there’s something incredibly moving about a filmmaker compelled to dedicate an entire movie to acknowledging he couldn’t do this alone. And all it took was two actors, a tiny crew and a global pandemic to bring that sentiment out into the open.” – Variety
“[Malcolm & Marie] isn’t just one of Netflix’s most thought-provoking movies in a long time. It’s also a remarkably real-feeling portrayal of how couples handle conflict.” – LEVEL
The Film:
Malcolm & Marie is a film that follows the rhythm of conversation, providing a brief glimpse into a turbulent, passionate relationship. Written and directed by Sam Levinson, the film is a showcase for its stars, Zendaya and John David Washington, who inhabit the titular characters with verve and vulnerability, subtly shifting their performances along with the relationship dynamics. Shot in crisp black-and-white and filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Malcolm & Marie offers a throwback to the classic films Malcolm loves, while positing a new way forward for character-driven cinema in the modern landscape.
Watch Malcolm & Marie, only on Netflix
Tonight, Zendaya is hosting a Twitter watch party for Malcolm & Marie, and will participate in an afterparty on Clubhouse following the film. Press play on the film at 6pm PT and head to Clubhouse at 7:45pm PT for a conversation with Zendaya and Sam Levinson.
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Malcolm & Marie Info:
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: Sam Levinson
PRODUCED BY: Kevin Turen, Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Zendaya, John David Washington
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY: Will Greenfield, Aaron L. Gilbert, Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Scott Mescudi
STARRING: Zendaya, John David Washington
When filmmaker Malcolm (John David Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya), return home from a movie premiere and await his film’s critical response, the evening takes a turn as revelations about their relationship surface, testing the couple’s love.
To view or embed official trailer, please click here
Download key art here
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Check out more info at Netflix’s Media Center
We kindly ask that you please link back to netflix.com/MalcolmandMarie in your coverage.



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Contact:
For press inquiries regarding Malcolm & Marie, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Andrea Higgins, Erin Ryan
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About Netflix:
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 195 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.
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Netflix Media Center: https://media.netflix.com/
 
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• 02.05.2021

  Morray Is Coming For the Crown on New “Kingdom” Single

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Morray Is Coming For the Crown on New “Kingdom” Single
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Video: Morray – “Kingdom”
The “Quicksand” Hitmaker Focuses On What’s Truly Important on His New Single–Providing For His Family and Friends

Critical Praise:
“Few crooning rappers have his polish, resonance, and soul.” – SPIN
“With only four songs on streaming platforms—all released in 2020—Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper Morray has already proven he’s a hitmaker. His debut single “Quicksand” is undeniable, anchored by the type of hook you get from a Roddy Ricch or Rod Wave song and infused with storytelling and charisma to paint a picture even if you’re unfamiliar with the newcomer.” – Pigeons & Planes
The Video:
““I made Kingdom to remind myself of why I started this whole journey and that was to work hard to be able to provide security for my family and the people closest to me.”  – Morray
With an expert sense of rhythm and a church-trained singing voice, Morray is looking to become a new kind of rap star. Looking to build lasting wealth for his family and community, Morray shares “Kingdom,” his new single. Produced by ForeignGotEm & Dzimi, “Kingdom” mixes the best of Zaytoven-style trap, contemporary gospel, and early ‘00s R&B. Singing and rapping with a palpable passion, Morray switches between emphatic single-syllables and sliding rhythmic runs, showcasing the natural grit in his voice as he excitedly discusses his rise: “Can’t believe it’s time/I’m finally getting mine/On a cloud living on a high/Blow the clouds rolling who I.”
In the video, directed by Morray’s frequent collaborator JaxOfNorth, Morray stresses the importance of remembering where you came from, as he interacts with neighbors outside a Luck 7, plays board games with his fam, and shows off his muscle car. “Kingdom” is the latest in a run of quality songs that started with his breakout hit “Quicksand” and most recently produced the heartfelt “Big Decisions.“
Since last October, Morray has established himself as one of the rap game’s most exciting new artists, earning “one to watch” designations from Complex, Billboard, SPIN, Pigeons & Planes, and many more. Signed to Pick Six Records, he made an instant impact with “Quicksand,” drawing praise from across the industry and the internet. “Quicksand” has more than 20 million YouTube views, 11 million Spotify streams, and 9 million streams on Apple Music, and is in current rotation on BET. It is currently charting at #5 on the Triller x Billboard chart, #10 on SoundCloud’s all-genre chart, #20 on YouTube’s US Music Video chart, at #18 on Shazam’s U.S chart (up from #70 last week), and at #30 on urban radio with 18 adds last week. Morray’s hit song can be found on the Rap Caviar, Most Necessary, and The Realest Down South playlists on Spotify and the Rap Life and The Plug playlists on Apple Music. Thanks to “Quicksand” and its follow-up releases, Morray earned powerful co-signs from all over the rap game, including from fellow North Carolina rappers J. Cole and DaBaby.
The rising artist followed-up “Quicksand” with the betrayal ballad “Switched Up” and the tough-talking, Complex-premiered “Low Key.” Just in time for the holidays, Morray shared “Dreamland,” a moving video about his troubled upbringing, racking up over 2 million views. Stay tuned for much more from the North Carolina native, who is currently hard at work on his debut project.
Watch “Kingdom”: https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdomvid
Buy/Stream “Kingdom”: https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdom
Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.
The Background:
Morae Ruffin known professionally as Morray, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter. Best known for his combinations of rapping and singing, Morray’s days as lead singer of his church choir heavily influenced his melodic and unique style. Growing up in Fayetteville, NC and getting in and out of trouble, Morray turned to music as his escape. He uses his real life struggle as inspiration for his music.
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Links:
instagram | twitter | youtube | soundcloud | spotify
“Kingdom”: https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdom / https://picksix.ffm.to/kingdomvid
“Big Decisions”: https://picksix.ffm.to/bigdecisionsvid / https://picksix.ffm.to/bigdecisions
“Low Key”: https://picksix.ffm.to/lowkey / https://picksix.ffm.to/lowkeyvid
“Switched Up”: https://picksix.ffm.to/suvid.opr / https://picksix.ffm.to/switchedup
“Quicksand”: https://picksix.ffm.to/qsvid.opr
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• 02.04.2021

  Pressa and Taliban Glizzy Share “Attachments” Video

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Pressa and Taliban Glizzy Share “Attachments” Video
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Video: Pressa – “Attachments” ft. Taliban Glizzy
The Video from the Gardner Express EP Premiered on YouTube Today with a Live Chat and Countdown Hosted by Ivy Rivera

Critical Praise:
“Not a lot of musicians can claim to have the attention of the biggest music names in their country, or have toured with one of the most successful acts of all time and have released an album all before the age of 23. But Canadian artist Pressa is one of the few that would fit the description.” – Complex
“Pressa’s come a long way from his native of Driftwood and is approaching the business and art of music making like a seasoned veteran.” – Vice
The Video:
Today, Pressa premiered the official music video for “Attachments” feat. Taliban Glizzy on YouTube WATCH HERE. As an upcoming rapper from the D.C. area, Taliban Glizzy proves he may be following his brother Shy Glizzy’s footsteps, but stands on his own, rounding out “Attachments” with his verse.
The track juxtaposes eerie, moody chords with street lyrics and a trap drum beat, which inspired the director, Michael Vincent, to take a cinematic approach to the video. Vincent is an American photographer, filmmaker, and director who has photographed over 10,000 magazine covers featured throughout various publications such as Maxim, Esquire, GQ, and more. Shot in L.A., the video for “Attachments” chronicles a fictional tale of an informant’s demise. Pressa and Taliban Glizzy flex their acting muscles, taking us on a journey and bringing viewers along for the ride.
“Attachments” is featured on Pressa’s Gardner Express EP, released December 2020. Since its release, the EP has garnered love from Hip Hop vets and new school artists alike, including DJ Whoo Kid, Giggs, Young Thug and DJ Akademiks.  The EP captured media attention all over the world, with Canadian outlets like, The Darcc and Complex CA, but also U.S. outlets like Adam22’s No Jumper Podcast and Lyrical Lemonade, and GRM Daily in the U.K. To date, the EP has accrued nearly 26M combined streams and Pressa’s fan base continues to grow worldwide.
Watch “Attachments” ft. Taliban Glizzy: https://smarturl.it/Pressa_Attachments
Buy/Stream Gardner Express: https://smarturl.it/Pressa_TGE_EP
Please contact Michelle or Kevin for more info.
The Background:
Pressa captured rap fans’ attention in Canada and the U.K. by garnering millions of YouTube views for 2016’s “Wass Gang,” landed on a tour with Drake, and emerged as a local cultural sensation. Pressa made his mark with the inimitable mix of his street-oriented lyrics, melodic hooks and high-pitched voice, making him a fixture in the Toronto hip-hop scene.
Recognized for an impressive list of collaborations (Murda Beatz, UK hip-hop don, Giggs, Lil Uzi Vert) over the years, the Canadian rapper continued his hot streak in 2020 with features from Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, Jackboy, Flipp Dinero and more. Aligned with the new crop of artists dubbed “ones to watch,” Pressa is on track in his journey to becoming a household name.
No stranger to releasing full bodies of work with mixtapes such as, Press Machine, Press A Brick, and Prestige, 2020 was a prime display of Pressa’s growth and versatility as an artist, culminating with the release of his EP, Gardner Express. The EP features “OTM,” “96 Freestyle,” and “Head Tap” ft. Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, which resulted in coverage from media juggernauts like Complex, a global Apple Music Beats 1 premiere with Ebro Darden, and over 10.5M worldwide global streams, together to date.
Pressa is applying a renewed vigor to his music and collaborating with likeminded writers, producers and artists on the rise. Inspired by the diverse streets of Toronto and a multicultural Jamaican/Filipino upbringing, Pressa is eager to share his passion and unique music style with the world.
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Links:
official site | instagram | twitter | merch | youtube | spotify
“Attachments” ft. Taliban Glizzy: https://smarturl.it/Pressa_Attachments
“Blackberry Zap” ft. Jackboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POoQIE35dRQ / https://smarturl.it/Pressa_BlackberryZap
Gardner Express EP: https://smarturl.it/Pressa_TGE_EP
“Head Tap” ft. Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pbeegimfTc
“OTM”: https://youtu.be/–ZbWzmU-lI
“96 Freestyle”: https://youtu.be/wqMW57_RO7Q
 
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• 02.04.2021

  White John & Rucci Get Under the Influence in a New Music Video

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White John & Rucci Get Under the Influence in a New Music Video
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Video: White John – “I Need Drugs” ft. Rucci
The Two Inglewood Standouts Show Us How They Party in a Trippy New Video from Cases Still Pending EP

Critical Praise:
“Where did White John come from? Did he drop from the sky? Was he created in a lab? We’ll never know. Regardless, the Inglewood rapper has quickly become a must-know name on the West Coast.” – Pitchfork
“The self-proclaimed ‘Mr. F*ck LAPD,’ John has a swagger undoubtedly forged by moving in Piru sections of the city. If he continues to improve at this rate, he might be next up far beyond Inglewood.” – SPIN
“Everybody in LA loves White John. He’s from Inglewood. He grew up down the street. He went to Westchester High. He’s always been around everybody. He should’ve been rapping, but he was into living the fast life. Everything he be talking about is real sh*t. LAPD really does hate his ass.” – Rucci, to The FADER
The Video:
Annihilating L.A. instrumentals with reckless abandon, Inglewood native White John is well-respected in his city’s rap scene. Proving once and for all that he’s harder than your MCM and your baby daddy, White John shares “I Need Drugs,” a new music video. Blessed with a silky smooth beat from L.A. sound architect Beat Boy, “I Need Drugs” finds White John discussing his various vices in a deep deadpan, indicating that his affection for altered states springs from deep-seated pain: “Sometimes I sit in my room, sometimes I stare at the wall/Sometimes I hear the perkys call.”
The song features a guest appearance from the White Gurb’s Inglewood associate Rucci, who explicates his hardcore party habits: “I don’t need your love, and I don’t need your hugs/Just give me some drugs.” In the video, White John and Rucci party in John’s apartment, partaking in every substance in the book while computer-generated pills float in the background. The follow-up to “Dead Bodies” ft. OMB Peezy, “I Need Drugs” is a highlight track from White John’s Cases Still Pending EP.
Painting a picture of his chaotic and cinematic life, Cases Still Pending proves why White John (aka Mr. F*ck the LAPD) is one of L.A.’s most colorful rap characters. Wielding a laid-back, yet insistent flow, John sits firmly in the pocket of the propulsive West Coast production, crafted by the likes of scene sound architects like Beat Boy and Ace The Face, alternating outlandish flexes and hedonistic odes to the turn-up lifestyle with sober reflections on the realities of street life. The sequel to last year’s Cases Pending EP, home to the rapper’s street hit “Crazy,” Cases Still Pending is available now on all platforms.
Respected in his hometown for his unapologetic realness and fluency with slang, White John rose to local hero status in L.A. in 2020. He caught the attention of his city with songs like “Crazy” and “Road Runnin’,” racking up hundreds of thousands of streams on YouTube and Spotify. He’s been praised by the likes of Pitchfork and SPIN, and collaborated with Fenix Flexin, Lil House Phone, and many others in the L.A. scene. Look for White John to make much more noise as 2021 moves along.
Watch “I Need Drugs” ft. Rucci: https://youtu.be/O0FDIK8xILQ
Buy/Stream Cases Still Pending EP: https://lnk.to/CasesStillPending
Watch “Dead Homies” ft. OMB Peezy: https://youtu.be/cRv-g3Fbpb4
Cases Still Pending EP tracklist:
1. By Yourself
2. Dead Homies ft. OMB Peezy
3. I Need Drugs ft. Rucci
4. No Phones
5. Switch On Me
6. Thug Life ft. Rucci & Big Sad 1900
Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.
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instagram | youtube | spotify
“I Need Drugs” ft. Rucci: https://youtu.be/O0FDIK8xILQ
Cases Still Pending EP: https://lnk.to/CasesStillPending
“Dead Homies” ft. OMB Peezy: https://youtu.be/cRv-g3Fbpb4
“Crazy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD33a1D9oLk
“Road Runnin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYNxxpids0
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• 02.03.2021

  Young Dolph and Key Glock are All Systems Go in “Green Light”

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Young Dolph and Key Glock are All Systems Go in “Green Light”
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1.22.2021
Video: Young Dolph – “Green Light” ft. Key Glock
The Paper Route EMPIRE Duo Connect On the City Bus in the Video for the Rich Slave (Deluxe) Highlight

The Video:
Crashing charts and cashing checks, Young Dolph and Key Glock are Southern rap’s most dynamic duo. Connecting over a hypnotic Bandplay beat, Dolph and Glock share “Green Light,” a new music video. An addition from the Deluxe Edition of Dolph’s album Rich Slave, “Green Light” is an ultra-smooth smack talker, offering both emcees the opportunity to sneer at the opposition with boss-life bars and witty punchlines: “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, nah, that’s Glock with your main b*tch/I be makin’ plays on top of plays like I ain’t rich,” spits Glock. In the video, directed by Dolph himself under his Paper Route Pictures moniker, Dolph and Glock rock designer on a Memphis city bus, as they hand out wads of cash to their fellow passengers before getting off at a corner to greet some adoring fans. “Green Light” follows Dolph’s video for “To Be Honest,” which features cameo appearances from NFL legend Deion Sanders and his son Shadeur.
Expanding his acclaimed and popular 2020 album, Dolph recently released Rich Slave (Deluxe). The deluxe edition offers eight new tracks, bringing the blend of outlandish flexes, confident punchlines, and words of wisdom for which Dolph is known. Though Dolph offers a snapshot of his extravagant life, he never forgets where he came from–the 8 new tracks emphasize Dolph’s connection to his hometown of Memphis, featuring guest spots from Dolph’s Paper Route EMPIRE signees Key Glock and Kenny Muney, boasting production from PRE producer Bandplay, and packing in references to local food spots and neighborhood haunts. Among the Deluxe tracks is the bombastic single. “Large Amounts,” along with new highlights like the luxury life anthem “Fast” (“I’ve got a billion dollar future, f*ck yesterday and the past,” asserts Dolph) and the simmering “Buy My Way To Heaven.“
Originally released in August 2020, Rich Slave peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, selling over 65k units and generating over 44 million on-demand streams in its first week. The album is home singles like the West Coast tribute “Death Row,“ the conversational “Blue Diamonds,“ and the Megan Thee Stallion-featuring riders’ anthem “RNB,” which reached the top ten of Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B airplay chart. Rich Slave also features Dolph’s most political statement to date–the searing “The Land,” in which Dolph recounts a run-in with racist police and calls out America for its history of systemic racism. Rich Slave (Deluxe) is available everywhere via Paper Route EMPIRE.
Watch “Green Light” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k
Buy/Stream Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe
Rich Slave tracklist:
1. Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up
2. Black Friday Skit
3. To Be Honest
4. I See $’s
5. Corduroy House Shoes
6. What’s Da Bizness
7. The Land
8. Death Row
9. Cray Cray
10. RNB ft. Megan Thee Stallion
11. Rich Slave
12. Until It Rot
13. Blue Diamonds
14. No Sense ft. Key Glock
15. Benz
16. 1 Scale ft. G Herbo
17. Large Amounts
18. Fast
19. Gimme My Bag
20. Green Light ft. Key Glock
21. Scotch Deluxe
22. Obey Your Thirst
23. No Regrets ft. Kenny Muney
24. Buy My Way In Heaven
Please contact Michelle or Erin for more info.
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Links:
twitter | facebook | soundcloud | youtube | instagram | official site | spotify
Bio, photos, music and more can be found at www.audibletreats.com/young-dolph
“Green Light” ft. Key Glock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ8nLbNPV-k
Rich Slave (Deluxe): https://music.empi.re/richslave_deluxe
“To Be Honest”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKgdGouaoI0
“Large Amounts”: https://music.empi.re/largeamounts
“No Sense” ft. Key Glock: https://youtu.be/zvgXz0us78M
“The Land”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6l946DZi80
“Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb-K-3arN9c
“Cray Cray”: https://youtu.be/E42t-yK78gg
Rich Slave: https://empire.ffm.to/richslave
“Death Row”: https://empire.ffm.to/deathrow
Visit Young Dolph’s website to purchase Young Dolph merch: http://store.youngdolph.com/
“Blue Diamonds”: https://empire.ffm.to/bluediamonds / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBn_aZPcqJk
“RNB” ft. Megan Thee Stallion: https://empire.ffm.to/youngdolph_rnb
“Sunshine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2lUhNmdXkE / https://empire.ffm.to/sunshine
Dum & Dummer: https://empire.lnk.to/dummer
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• 02.03.2021

  Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok

Press Release
Black History Month Kicks Off, Mark Ronson Duets, and More Music Stories From TikTok
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TikTok Treats, Week of February 1st
This Week On TikTok: Billy Joel Takes Us to Zanzibar, Boney M Transports Us to Russia, and Mark Ronson Collaborates With the Community


The News:
TikTok is home to a diverse community with diverse tastes, but nothing unites the platform like a viral hit. TikTok hits are often unexpected, but look at trends long enough and a few patterns will emerge. The community loves to put their spin on songs with actionable lyrics, to relive their early-mid ’00s glory days, and to uncover gems from the past. Below, see some of TikTok’s latest discoveries and trends, which spring from all over the musical spectrum:
• During the month of February, TikTok celebrates Black History Month by saluting its Black community and boosting the work of Black artists. To honor the past, present, future and joy of Black music in the US, the Sounds page will have special playlists, banners, featured songs, and exclusively Black artists on TikTok LIVE music series airing throughout the month. Last night, TikTok kicked off its Black History Month celebration with a special TikTok LIVE starring Ashanti, and festivities will continue with more artists participating, including Leon Bridges and Kelly Rowland, throughout the month.
• TikTok has a habit of giving second life to old songs, and the latest beneficiary is German dance group Boney M. A major commercial force in Europe in the ‘disco era, they crashed the charts in 1978 with their quirky single “Rasputin,” which tells the story of the mysterious Russian nobleman. Charmed by the idiosyncratic delivery and propulsive beat, the TikTok community has embraced “Rasputin” (1.1 million video creations and 340 million views on #rasputin), creating a dance craze designed to show off workout gains (inspired by the “he was big and strong” lyric in the songs opening verse). Inspired by the flurry of creativity, Boney M. started an official TikTok page, posting archival footage of performances of “Rasputin” (this one has 3.5 million video views) and giving some context to the song’s popularity in Rasputin’s home country.
• Another unexpected globetrotting song from 1978 made its way onto TIkTok’s trending charts this week: Billy Joel’s “Zanzibar.” “Zanzibar” isn’t the most-streamed or highest-charting song from Joel’s 52nd Street album (it trails “My Life” and “Big Shot” in that regard), but it’s the biggest on TikTok thanks to the efforts of @maxmith_, who created a silly and expressive dance to the song in early January. Since then, “Zanzibar” has permeated its way into TikTok ubiquity, generating over 200k video creations and enrapturing users of all ages, abilities, and species.
• Last month, super producer Mark Ronson connected with Diplo and Ellie Goulding to drop “New Love,” an uptempo, dance-oriented new single. Earlier this week, Ronson posted a video on his TikTok of himself playing an instrumental version of the “New Love” verse. He invited fans to join in on the fun, asking the community for guest verses and promising to duet his favorites. So far, Ronson has duetted several of his favorites, which include a falsetto showcase from @zeemusic, a melodically inventive, Madonna-interpolating verse from @sophartso, and a cursed sea shanty mashup from Diplo himself
• Brooklyn drill drips with atmosphere and braggodocio, offering a dark, yet danceable sound that the TikTok community can’t get enough of. Songs like CJ’s “Whoopty” (1.1 million video creations), Sleepy Hallow’s “Deep End Freestyle” (529k video creations), and Pop Smoke’s “Dior“ (225k video creations) all made major impacts on the platform and on the Billboard charts. The latest Brooklyn drill banger to take TikTok by storm is “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN,” by Canarsie native Dusty Locane, with his deliberate flow and ultra-deep baritone. With over 38k video creations on TikTok, including over 25k in just the past week, “ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN” is the perfect hype-up anthem for new fathers, not-so-new fathers, and anyone who likes to dance with TikTok’s “Robot Friend” filter.
• Harkening back to the heyday of TRL and VH1’s Top 20 Countdown, TikTok loves music that takes them back to the early ’00s. The latest song from that era to pick up steam on the platform is “The Reason” (63k video creations) the brooding and infernally catchy single by one-hit wonder Hoobastank. The song’s opening line (“I’m not a perfect person”) inspired the #notaperfectperson challenge (421 million video views), in which TikTok users admit their flaws over moody guitars–for example, a lifelong misinterpretation of the concept of “hibernation,” a penchant for stealing your sibling’s snacks, or a tendency to cheat on one’s diet. In a video that racked up over 2.1 million views, Hoobastank lead singer Doug Robb hopped on the challenge himself, expressing a bit of regret for giving his band such an absurd name.
• Mixing ’00s nostalgia with a love for discovering new artists, the TikTok community is drawn to new rap hits that update hits from that decade, including Saweetie’s “Tap In” and “My Type,” Erica Banks’ “Buss It,” and more. The latest song to capitalize on this trend is BBY Kodie’s “Milkshake,” which samples the inimitable beat from Kelis’s 2004 classic of the same name. With over 70k video creations, “Milkshake” inspired a hip-shaking dance trend and a formula for sketch comedy that comments on the chorus’s call-and-response structure. “Milkshake” is quickly becoming KODIE’s most successful song yet, with over 4 million streams on Spotify alone.
Stay tuned throughout the month for further announcements about TikTok’s celebration of Black History Month, which will bring new music and trends in celebration of Black music’s past, present, and future.
Read more about TikTok’s Black History Month initiatives at the newsroom: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/celebrating-blackness-past-present-and-future
On Super Bowl Sunday, TikTok is teaming up with the NFL to host 7500 vaccinated healthcare heroes at a socially-distanced TikTok Tailgate. Headlined by Miley Cyrus, the TikTok Tailgate airs LIVE at 2:30pm ET on the NFL’s official TikTok account (@NFL).
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.

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Links:
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:
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
On TikTok: Lil Nas X Brings “Holiday” Cheer, Shawn Mendes Welcomes Us to His World & More
Run-DMC, MGMT, and More Noteworthy TikTok Stories
Billie Eilish and Queen Join the Party, New Viral Hits Take Flight, and More From the World of TikTok
Ariana Grande, Rick Astley and More TikTok Stories
Elton John, Tim Burton, Liam Payne and More Add Some Pumpkin Spice to the Week in TikTok
John Lennon, Oasis, George Michael, and More Score Trending Hits on TikTok
Stevie Nicks, Jason Derulo, and More Highlight a Big TikTok Week
Now Here You Go Again, You Say You Want Your TikToks
Pop Smoke, 24kGoldn, Flo Milli, and Others Have Scored Multiple TikTok Hits
TikTok Salutes Its #FamiliaLatina: Music Stories from Latinx Heritage Month
Big Sean, Charlie Puth, Classical Harp, and More From TikTok
David Guetta, Sada Baby, and Rick James Are Having a Moment on TikTok
BTS Hits #1, Kendrick Plants Money Trees, and More From TikTok
Dua Lipa Levitates, J. Cole Soundtracks Glow-Ups and More TikTok Stories
TikTok: The “WAP” Dance Challenge, Folklore, La Roux, and More Provide Joy and Catharsis
Charlie Puth, Pop Smoke, and More Trending TikTok Stories
Artists Unite to Say #SaveTikTok
How TikTok Users Use the App to Boost Their Musical Careers
TikTok Doesn’t Just Mint New Hits…It Revives Old Ones
These International TikTok Artists and Hits Eliminate Language Barriers
Who’s Hot on TikTok? Jason DeRulo, Rod Wave, and More
TikTok Success = Chart Success and the Hot 100 Proves It
TikTok Users and Artists Celebrate #MyPride Through Music
TikTok Promotes a Vibrant Artistic Community with #BlackMusicMonth
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• 02.01.2021

  Rolling Loud Announces 2/10-11 “Loud Stream” on Twitch, Headlined by Lil Skies & Fetty Wap

Press Release
Rolling Loud Announces 2/10-11 “Loud Stream” on Twitch, Headlined by Lil Skies & Fetty Wap
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Rolling Loud Announces Third “Loud Stream” Virtual Festival, Airing February 10th & 11th Exclusively on Twitch
Headlined by Lil Skies and Fetty Wap, the Valentine’s Day-Themed “Loud Stream” Promises Energetic Live Performances, Engaging Interviews, and Commentary from the Rolling Loud Team

Critical Praise:
#4 on Pollstar’s List of 2020’s Top Livestreamers
“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times
“Rolling Loud is the be-all of hip-hop festivals.” – Billboard
“The Rolling Loud New York experiment was a success—one which will likely earn it a return trip to the city in future years. Far from a traditional NYC rap experience, it was a two-day event that catered to the genre’s youngest fans, with an eye squarely focused on the future.” – Complex
“Rolling Loud continues to prove its hip-hop tastemaking status is no fluke.” – Pollstar
The Announcement:
Masters of the pandemic pivot, Rolling Loud drove the culture with livestream festivals and weekly hip-hop conversation in 2020. Ready to keep the momentum going into the new year, the world’s largest rap festival announces the next “Loud Stream,” once again bringing the Rolling Loud experience into living rooms nationwide.
Airing on February 10th and 11th exclusively on Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel, the third “Loud Stream” virtual festival promises to be the most romantic edition yet, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day. Headlined by Lil Skies and Fetty Wap, creator of the immortal V-Day anthem “Trap Queen,” “Loud Stream” features several hours worth of live performances, without any pre-recorded sets or segments, along with artist interviews, live chat interaction, and commentary from the Rolling Loud team, including festival co-founders Tariq Cherif & Matt Zingler and “Loud Stream” hosts DJ Scheme, JenesisGiselle, and DJ Five Venoms.
Like all Rolling Loud events, the upcoming virtual festival boasts a lineup packed with some of the most vital rising talents in hip-hop. Joining the headliners will be Hot 100-charting upstarts like Yung Bleu and DDG, melodic masters like YK Osiris, Blxst, 2KBaby, and Luh Kel, and heavy female representation with Rubi Rose, Yung Baby Tate, Mariah The Scientist, KenTheMan, plus many more.
Rolling Loud’s “Loud Stream” events made a major impact on the culture in 2020, drawing in millions of fans to view the spectacle. The first two events each made the Top 10 of Pollstar’s Year-End Top Livestreams chart, generating over 7 million total views between the two of them. Placing at #4 on the Pollstar Year-end chart, their first livestream boasted headlining performances from Swae Lee and Ski Mask The Slump God, and generated over 4.4 million views from over 3 million unique viewers. Offering an elaborate Halloween theme, the second livestream featured headliners Trippie Redd and Gunna and landed at #8 on the year-end chart. Rolling Loud also made waves in December with “Home For The Holidaze,” a single-day special headlined by Rick Ross, attracting over 1.8 million unique viewers.
The “Loud Stream” virtual events are part of Rolling Loud’s wide-ranging partnership with Twitch, which includes daily live hip hop-driven programming, offering special guests and original live shows like The Rotation, The Leak, and Loud Gaming. Subscribe to Rolling Loud’s Twitch channel for program updates.
“Loud Stream” airs from 6pm ET/3pm ET until 12am ET/9pm PT on February 10th and 11th on Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
Subscribe to Rolling Loud on Twitch and visit RollingLoud.com/Twitch to read about subscriber benefits.

For more info, please contact:
Rolling Loud: Michelle, Kerry, or Kevin
Twitch: Samantha
The Background:
About Rolling Loud
Founded in 2015 by Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif as a one-day festival in Miami, Rolling Loud evolved into a global behemoth, with massive festivals on both American coasts and international events in Europe and Australia. In October 2019, Rolling Loud hosted the first annual Rolling Loud New York, which boasted one of the brand’s most impressive lineups yet, and in December, it drew 65,000 fans per day to Banc of California Stadium for Rolling Loud Los Angeles.
About Twitch
Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.
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Links:
website | twitter | instagram | facebook
Check out Rolling Loud on Twitch: Twitch.tv/RollingLoud
Check out RollingLoud.com for more information.
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• I’m Legit” from her 2012 album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (700k video creations). The song is popular in TikTok’s sizable community of makeup artists, who’ve used the song as a way to show off their favorite looks.
• One of the most exciting parts of using TikTok is watching popular artists join the app and quickly get addicted. Last week was a big one for artist on-boardings, as the Foo Fighters, Tegan & Sara, and 6lack all joined the app. Joining the platform to help promote their new single “Waiting On A War,” the Foo Fighters immediately made a splash with a video wishing frontman Dave Grohl a happy 52nd birthday. After Sara Quinn admitted that she’s been secretly lurking on TikTok for over a year, Tegan & Sara finally established an official account, which they’ve mainly been using to post adorable videos of their pets. Last but not least, Atlanta singer 6lack seems to have already gotten the hang of the app after just one week, racking up over 130k followers and posting 12 times, including videos of himself vibing to Wizkid and celebrating his song “Pretty Little Fears” going double platinum. Most notably, 6lack generated 4.5 million views on a video where he made fun of Lebron James for horribly butchering the lyrics to one of his songs.
• The TikTok community loves itself some boy band nostalgia, and former Backstreet Boy AJ McLean is always happy to add fuel to that fire. He’s always willing to revisit his classic hits, transforming “I Want It That Way” into a sea shanty, recreating his demonic cackle at the start of “Larger Than Life,” and introducing the world to AJSTREET to the tune of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” The veteran singer is a playful presence, whether he’s bonding with his daughter or challenging fellow boy band veterans to recreate their favorite songs from a rival group (AJ’s favorite? “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSYNC).
• Known for his raunchy rhymes, Flint, MI native YN Jay is one of TikTok’s favorite rappers. The artist has another trending hit with “Triple S,” a propulsive track with a long spoken word intro that lends itself well to TikTok skits. With over 140k video creations, the song inspired a comedic trend around YN Jay’s delivery of “I can take you there” and his now-trademark “yeeeeahs,” providing the ideal soundtrack for teenaged runaways, potential homeowners, and those who can’t shower without listening to music.

On Super Bowl Sunday, TikTok is teaming up with the NFL to host 7500 vaccinated healthcare heroes at a socially-distanced TikTok Tailgate. Headlined by Miley Cyrus, the TikTok Tailgate will feature a show-stopping performance from the artist, along with appearances from popular TikTok creators and surprise guests. While only a select few healthcare workers will be able to attend in person, everyone else can tune in at 2:30pm ET on the NFL’s official TikTok account (@NFL) to watch the event unfold LIVE.

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.

Links:

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:
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
On TikTok: Lil Nas X Brings “Holiday” Cheer, Shawn Mendes Welcomes Us to His World & More
Run-DMC, MGMT, and More Noteworthy TikTok Stories
Billie Eilish and Queen Join the Party, New Viral Hits Take Flight, and More From the World of TikTok
Ariana Grande, Rick Astley and More TikTok Stories
Elton John, Tim Burton, Liam Payne and More Add Some Pumpkin Spice to the Week in TikTok
John Lennon, Oasis, George Michael, and More Score Trending Hits on TikTok
Stevie Nicks, Jason Derulo, and More Highlight a Big TikTok Week
Now Here You Go Again, You Say You Want Your TikToks
Pop Smoke, 24kGoldn, Flo Milli, and Others Have Scored Multiple TikTok Hits
TikTok Salutes Its #FamiliaLatina: Music Stories from Latinx Heritage Month
Big Sean, Charlie Puth, Classical Harp, and More From TikTok
David Guetta, Sada Baby, and Rick James Are Having a Moment on TikTok
BTS Hits #1, Kendrick Plants Money Trees, and More From TikTok
Dua Lipa Levitates, J. Cole Soundtracks Glow-Ups and More TikTok Stories
TikTok: The “WAP” Dance Challenge, Folklore, La Roux, and More Provide Joy and Catharsis
Charlie Puth, Pop Smoke, and More Trending TikTok Stories
Artists Unite to Say #SaveTikTok
How TikTok Users Use the App to Boost Their Musical Careers
TikTok Doesn’t Just Mint New Hits…It Revives Old Ones
These International TikTok Artists and Hits Eliminate Language Barriers
Who’s Hot on TikTok? Jason DeRulo, Rod Wave, and More
TikTok Success = Chart Success and the Hot 100 Proves It
TikTok Users and Artists Celebrate #MyPride Through Music
TikTok Promotes a Vibrant Artistic Community with #BlackMusicMonth