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Thutmose On His Journey To America, “Blurry Nights” & more

Emerging as one of 2019’s most promising and versatile newcomers in hip-hop, Nigerian-born and Brooklyn raised rapper, Thutmose, turned his tale of immigration to the United States into his own American dream. At only 9 years old, Thutmose fled his home country after the tragic Lagos Armoury Explosion in Nigeria killed more than 1,100 people […]

What SMART Goals Should Every Creator Set In 2019?

With the new year in full swing, what have you set out to accomplish in 2019? While many individuals construct New Year’s resolutions, science shows that only 8% will actually follow through and achieve them. Entertainment is a highly unpredictable industry, so creators looking to make significant progress in 2019 need to move away from […]

Tdot Illdude Talks Meek Mill, The Vibe Is Heavy 3, & More

From New Jersey to Los Angeles, Tdot illdude has created an infectious sound that has the industry buzzing. He initially jumped on the scene when his single “Take Me Under” was featured on Starz network’s highest-rated show, Power (season 2) in 2015. That same week “Take Me Under” became the #1 Shazam’d track in the […]

Facebook Amps Up Stories With Events, Pandora’s Voice Mode Is Revealed + More

From Facebook’s latest Stories integration to Pandora’s new voice mode, here are this week’s top tech headlines: Facebook Begins Testing New Events Feature For Stories Facebook is moving full steam ahead with its initiative to make Stories the primary way their users share content in 2019. Most recently, Facebook revealed that Events will be the […]

Video Technology Trends To Watch In 2019

Video technology transformed 2018 into one of the most inventive years to date. Stories redefined social media; mobile moved one step close to 5G; brands began seeking out micro influencers; live video hit its stride. Head into the new year on top of your tech game and learn how you can take advantage of video […]

‘Tis The Season For Streaming: 5 Holiday Marketing Strategies To Give Your Music A Boost

With over 20% of industry-wide music sales taking place in the last 6 weeks of the year, ‘tis the season to give your content a year-end boost. When it comes to driving revenue, the holidays are often the most hectic and important time of the year. If you’re looking to bring joy to your audiences […]

RdGldGrn On Viral Success, Dave Grohl & Pharrell Williams, & What To Expect in 2019

Emerging from the streets of Washington D.C., RdGldGrn developed a distinct sound and style that has flipped the script. Comprised of guitarist Red, bassist Gold, and keyboardist/frontman Green, the trio combines the sounds of Washington’s D.C’s go-go music, hip-hop, punk, and indie rock. Their cross-genre vibe quickly garnered national attention in 2011 after releasing their […]

Instagram Integrates With Premium Music Partners, Waze Introduces An Audio Player + More

From Instagram’s latest integrations with SoundCloud and Shazam to the new Waze Audio Player, here are this week’s top tech headlines: Instagram Announces Direct Integrations With SoundCloud and Shazam Instagram continues to amp up its Stories feature with new direct partnerships with SoundCloud and Shazam. SoundCloud: Whether you’re a fan scanning the new & hot […]

Fast Cash Boyz On Reinventing Memphis Rap, Staying Independent, + More

The city of Memphis has always been a hub for music across genres, however, its hip-hop influence over the years has gone quiet. Enter the Fast Cash Boyz, a breakout rap group whose explosive energy and distinct sound are not only sending shockwaves throughout the music industry but also putting Memphis rap back on the […]

William Toms Is Redefining The Starving Artist With REC Philly

William Toms has made it his mission to change the narrative of his hometown of Philadelphia and is quickly helping the city regain its artistic purpose as a hub for musical talent. In his pursuit to accomplish this goal, Toms teamed up with fellow Philly native (and former high school chemistry partner), Dave Silver, to […]

YouTube Upgrades Its Video Embed Feature, Spotify Premium Gets A Makeover, + More

From YouTube’s video embed upgrade to the Spotify Premium makeover, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: YouTube Rolls Out Mini-Player For Web & Update For Embedded Videos YouTube has been busy upgrading its platform with 2 new features to enhance both its viewer and user experience: In-Browser Mini-Player– This new feature amplifies the […]

Reggaeton Originals Baby Rasta y Gringo Comparten Su Viaje y Ascienden a La Fama

Con más de 25 años de éxito internacional, el legendario dúo Baby Rasta y Gringo es considerado uno de los pioneros en el género reggaetón. Originalmente los ‘Eazy Boyz’, se dieron a conocer en la industria musical a inicios de los noventa, cuando el género era considerado subterráneo. En 1998 el dúo cambió de nombre […]

Reggaeton Originals Baby Rasta y Gringo Share Their Journey and Rise To Fame

With over 25 years of international success, the legendary duo Baby Rasta y Gringo are considered to be one of the original pioneers of Reggaeton music. Initially named the ‘Eazy Boyz’, the group broke into the music industry in the early 90s at a time when the Reggaeton genre was still underground. By 1998, the […]

Chicago Rap Group TrenchMobb Reveal The Secret Behind Their Rapid Success & More

The city of Chicago has been buzzing about a brand new rap group that’s quickly made their mark on the local music scene. Meet Trenchmobb, the Windy city’s most promising rap crew led by Sosa Corleone and JR007. The young duo first starting gaining traction with their first single “Take Off” in February 2017. After […]

Jon Z Comparte Su Secreto Detrás de Streaming Success Y El Futuro De La Música Latina

Empuje y humildad han llevado a Jonathan Resto Quiñone, mejor conocido como Jon Z, desde el freestyle frente a Junco’s Grand Cheese Pizza hasta ser uno de los artistas más codiciados del Latin trap. Originario de San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jon Z se dió a conocer en la escena musical en 2014, después de subir […]

Jon Z Shares His Secret Behind Streaming Success & The Future Of Latin Music

Hustle and humility have taken Jonathan Resto Quiñone, better known as Jon Z, from freestyling in front Juncos’ Grand Cheese Pizza to one of the most sought-after Latin trap acts around. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jon Z first erupted into the music scene in 2014 after uploading his freestyles to YouTube. People immediately […]

Apple Music Targets Emerging Artists With Up Next Program, Spotify Gets Personal With DNA-Based Playlists + More

From Apple Music’s revamped Up Next emerging artist program to Spotify’s DNA-based playlist, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: Apple Music Partners With ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ For Up Next Emerging Artist Program The Up Next emerging artist program gives 10 emerging artists the opportunity to leverage “all of Apple Music’s resources to give […]

Grammy-nominated JHart On Debut Single, Touring with Kygo, & More

James Abrahart, better known as JHart, is the mastermind behind some of music’s biggest songs. As one of the most in-demand songwriters and producers in the industry, JHart has already penned music for hitmakers like Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Usher, Keith Urban, and Kygo. This Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist has worked mainly behind-the-scenes, until now. […]

Vydia Relaunches Media Pages Within the ‘My Content’ Dashboard

Last week we launched our redesigned ‘My Content’ Dashboard which enables creators to get organized, perform detailed searches, and protect their content. Within the revamped ‘My Content Dashboard’ Vydia creators now have access to five reimagined pages which consolidate and organize valuable video information within refreshed tabs. Check it out… Inside Video Info Once you […]

Industry Roundup: Apple Music Releases Top Charts, YouTube NextUp Initiative & More

From Apple Music’s top 100 charts to the YouTube NextUp program, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: Apple Music Launches Global Top 100 Music Charts Watch out Billboard, there’s a new Top 100 music chart in town! Last Friday Apple Music rolled out its own version of ‘top 100’ charts to its 50 […]

Vydia Reveals New ‘My Content’ Dashboard

Your content management experience just got better! Creators and their content are constantly evolving, therefore, we have redesigned our platform to meet their needs. Through intuitive navigation and smart filters, creators can now organize and tailor their search for content according to what is important to them on Vydia’s new ‘My Content’ Dashboard. Here’s a […]

5 Easy Steps To Get Verified On Instagram

The long-awaited mystery about how to get verified on Instagram has officially been revealed! For years, the platform kept this secret under wraps, however, the social giant is finally rolling out the ability to request the coveted blue badges for users worldwide. If you’re looking to boost your social presence, credibility, and exposure as an […]

Your Video Went Viral, Now What? A Creator’s Checklist To Maximize Overnight Success

In the modern age of Internet fame, virality is the goal that every creator craves. Fifteen minutes of fame can fade fast for viral creators that don’t have a strategy in place to capitalize on their overnight success. If you’re looking to keep the momentum of your viral video going and keep viewers coming back […]

Industry Roundup: SoundCloud Artist Development Initiative, Spotify EQL Studio Residency Program for Women, & More.

From SoundCloud’s new artist development initiative to the Spotify EQL Studio Residency Program, here are this week’s top headlines in tech: SoundCloud Ups Artist Development Efforts With Bacardi and Major Lazer Partnership SoundCloud is teaming up with Bacardi and Major Lazer to offer content creators the opportunity of a lifetime through their ‘Music Liberates Music’ […]