Questlove Relaunches Digital-Only Record Label Okayplayer
Questlove of the legendary Roots Crew today announced the relaunch of digital-only record label Okayplayer Records. Founded in 1999, Okayplayer has worked with some of the greats in the music industry including Common, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, Mos Def and Jilly from Philly also known as Jill Scott. Since its initial launch Okayplayer has expanded into [...]
Read MoreM.I.A. Releases “Bad Girls” Remixes Digitally On Gold USB
What do you think about artist releasing their music in USB drives? Well, hip-hop’s rebel M.I.A decided to release her new ‘Bad Girls’ remixes in a gold USB drive necklace. Pretty cool idea right? The USB drive holds 2 GB of data and it all comes on a 1/2″ gold snake chain. Three remixes produced [...]
Read MoreSpotify to Add Radio Feature to iPhone and iPad App
Spotify just got a little better! The music streaming platform plans to add a radio feature in the next couple days to the iPhone and iPad apps. The mobile radio will come with the new Spotify iOS update and will allow users to create stations and listen to the entire Spotify library for both free [...]
Read MoreUsher Set to Have Digital Backup Dancers for ‘American Express Unstaged’
Holograms and now “digital backup dancers?” Usher is using a little technology infused fan participation. In partnership with American Express, Usher will perform for their interactive music series “American Express Unstaged” where fans will now have the chance to create customized digital dancers that feature some of Usher’s signature choreography and virtually take the stage in [...]
Read MoreThe DJs Perspective on Social Media and Technology
There is no doubt technology and the digital age have changed the music industry. From record labels to the artist, everyone has been affected. But what about the person who keeps the music playing, the disc jockey – better known as the DJ. When downloading music for free became popular, conversations about how digital music [...]
Read MoreRapper Releases Only One Digital Copy of His Single, Urges Listeners to “Pass it On”
When a musician releases a new single on Spotify or iTunes, they’re hoping that they can market the heck out of it to sell as many copies as possible and make a name for themselves. One Swedish rapper named Adam Tensta has decided to wrap up his new single’s release with a marketing campaign which only lets one [...]
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