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Chi Modu’s Estate Sues Universal Music Over Photo of Tupac Shakur
The estate of late legendary hip-hop photographer Chi Modu is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for infringing on its intellectual properties over its use of an iconic photo of Tupac Shakur on a blog post. Modu’s estate filed a lawsuit against UMG on the 24th of June, 2022. The suit accuses UMG of copyright infringement for using Modu’s photo…
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Hip Hop and Bangladesh Music Scene, the Growth and Challenges.
Unlike the USA, Hip Hop Culture is still at its grassroots in Bangladesh. The genre still raises concern in the mind of many music enthusiasts, including those who have a penchant for listening to American or Indian hip-hop. Hence, it is yet to be accepted. However, hip-hop and rap is the fastest growing music genre worldwide,…
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Usher Celebrates Black Music Month in New Tiny Desk Concert: ‘This Is Black Magic Right Here’
In a new Tiny Desk Concert by NPR published Thursday, Usher Raymond IV, 43, sang his classic hits in a celebration of music and culture. He featured vocalists Eric Bellinger and Vedo, artists the Grammy-winner called his “brothers.” The band included Dmitry Gorodetsky on the bass, Lemar Guillary on the trombone, Brandyn Phillips on the…
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Toxxx | DJ Drewski This Is How You’re Supposed To Drill
Featuring Hot New Drill Single From Toxxx – Wil’N Bronx-bred artist Toxxx is taking over New York with his multifaceted style of rhyming, and is slowly becoming an international household name. While being most known for his unorthodox style and approach to Hip-Hop music, Toxxx is currently taking his first class formula for wordplay…
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Keybone – Be Careful
Keybone is a Nigerian independent artist and the song titled “Be Careful” is a conscious hip hop and rap music song off Going Pro, Volume 1, produced by Dr Jazz, mixed and mastered by Vugar M Beats. It has a strong stern warning as the title implies and with a laid black beat, giving…
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