TIDAL is celebrating women trailblazers in the music industry who are shaping the industry as well as trailblazers in the industry who are helping to inspire upcoming generations of artists.
To help reach that goal, TIDAL is offering curated audio and video playlists featuring performances by past female artists, episodes from TIDAL’s original series, and new decade collections featuring transformations of female artists throughout history.
TIDAL programming consists of:
Women in Music: Performing Artists – highlighting the latest breakthroughs by rising stars like Becky G, Lizzo, Normani, and Rosalia, as well as pioneering trailblazers like Beyoncé, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Rihanna.
TIDAL’s original content series that features conversations with prominent female pioneers that include interviews with Women in Music: Series & Specials – episodes from TIDAL’s original content series, such as
Impressive streaming figures from over a hundred million plays attest to the legitimacy of Sacramento, California, rapper and RUNWAY CHALLENGE queen Stunna Girl’s claim that she is an elite MC who commands respect in the industry. Her latest mixtape, “Stunna This, Stunna That,” is available for download today.
In the preceding weeks, she set the stage for the project’s arrival with the lead single and the first track on the album, “Still Smoke,” which she freestyled in the studio. Before moving on to a new album, we decided to sample the Axel Foley classic song. She shredded through the REEFA produced beat, with teeth bared and powerful verses. It also reached #11 on Spotify’s premier hip-hop playlist, “Rap Caviar,” in addition to ranking in the top ten across all streaming platforms. While this song solidifies Rihanna’s position as one of the newest waves of fire female rappers, the story suggested that she had already lost that battle to Tyga and Rae Sremmurd’s former singer (Kid Zucc).
Check out the music video for “Still Smoke” HERE on VEVO/YouTube.
Check out the BTS music video from the song “Still Smoke” HERE on VEVO/YouTube.
BET, the largest African-American-owned broadcast network, announced the launch of “BET AmpliFIND,” a digital contest in which they search for unsigned artists through social media. The contest is live starting today at 6:00 p.m.
As artists across the country compete for the chance to be featured on BET.com/Amplifind from February 25 to March 5, they can submit their original music and performances for consideration. Those who enjoy music and are involved throughout the industry will vote to keep their favorite artists in the national competition a grand prize package which includes an ultra-exclusive face-to-face consultation with a top-level, A&R Executive at Roc Nation, a BET Music IG Takeover, an interview on BET.com, and a cash prize.
Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, stated, “For BET, music discovery has been our main mission and with this new series, we have a wonderful opportunity to allow a spotlight to be placed on all of the artists that need to be heard.” In order to expand on this, we are confident that with the help of Roc Nation, BET Amplify will serve as a platform for upcoming artists to be discovered.
The competition for the top 50 contestants will begin on March 16, and voting is open on a weekly basis. The five artists who qualify from the previous two rounds will be invited to appear on the special day on April 6 to perform on the online show BET’s Instagram Live. The final winner is announced on April 13 on BET.com and on all digital platforms.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and eligibility rules, please visit BET.com/Amplifind.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act on Wednesday Night in a 220-212 vote, bringing forth a number of police reform measures that are much needed to protect the lives of citizens from police brutality. After all of the resilient efforts, days in to months into years went by. Social injustice put on a the main news feeds of America, a stance made by the people of America again makes a step forward in victory. The Act is looking to create a data base to keep track of police misconduct, ban neck restraints and kneeling to suppress individuals, and a series of other irrational methods of detainment. An expected neck and neck race to the finish still upsetting some feel these acts are just, but that did not stop the mission. Through sports, politics, music, any outlet possible assisting in voicing their stance with Black Lives Matter. Artist like Y.G., Lil Baby, stars like Lebron James and a long list of others forcing the hand of the world.
“My Daddy Changed the world” Daughter of the late great George Floyd says with joy as she watches the masses go to war for his justice. Peaceful protest across the globe, some remained peaceful others disrupted by more hate and unjust tactics, but still we stand together. What a time in history where everyone heard the call and stood tall for an on going cause that needed a voice and it was heard.
Millions of people around the world watched footage filmed Monday of a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, as he cried out that he couldn’t breathe. He later died. The video — and scenes from the chaotic protests against police brutality that have unfolded over the ensuing week — found purchase and provoked responses across the globe. Some leaders took the opportunity to express solidarity with marginalized communities in the United States.
For the first time in american history a civil dispute has brought the country together with a record number of peaceful protest across the nation. The announcement came more than a week after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests that call for the end to police violence against black citizens.
The new standard has been set we must continue to hold this in America to prevent these reckless happenings. We feel a officer sworn to protect should be held at a higher standard of responsibility and be subject to the highest charge and punishment. We as black citizens have been victims fighting off max sentencing, high rates of the death penalty and life sentences, unfair trials and tampered with or lack of evidence. The battle against mass incarceration and fair trials have forcefully conditioned us to be ok with having the most prisoners in the self proclaimed best country in the world. The U.S. incarcerates more people than any nation in the world, including China. And the U.S. is also the leader in the prison population rate. America’s approach to punishment often lacks a public safety rationale, disproportionately affects minorities, and inflicts overly harsh sentences.
Algernon L Johnson, recording artist known as ALJ, kicks off his 2021 with his single “Lady”. ALJ from Uptown, Philadelphia has been active in the music industry for years working with artist like The Young King from the Legendary Roots, Digital Crates a super producer from Philadelphia and BrizzyondaBeat and more. You can always expect ALJ to be with the heavy hitters opening up for Benny The Butcher, Asian Doll, Jim Jones, and a long list of others touring with HipHopsince1987 who also featured him on their site. Being active in the city has landed him with the likes of Gillie Da King, E Ness, Pop Traxx, and is highly favored by the team at 1122 studios.
Navigating the industry with a humble presence and continuing to be student to the game, ALJ has be able to slowly building his catalog and network and all while staying active locally. Gaining hometown success and support was his first goal and now he is looking to expand to the national level. Well invested into his craft and hitting the road ALJ should expect a high level of success in these times.
A.L.J. bringing back the Uptown vibes, after Dropping “A Lyfes Journey” in 2020 featuring County Kravitz, & The Young king. After providing the vibes ALJ is ready to dropped the next single in April Featuring another dope Philadelphia artist.
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