by Laghe Andrews | Aug 17, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Brooklyn, the iconic birthplace of hip-hop culture, reverberated with the beats and rhythms of nearly five decades of the genre as Amazon Music‘s “50 & Forever Concert Series” took center stage on a vibrant evening in the heart of the city. The event, held on July 20, transformed the Pier 17 rooftop into a pulsating hub of excitement, drawing together a diverse crowd of hip-hop enthusiasts to commemorate 50 years of this influential musical movement.
The event’s meticulous attention to detail was evident right from the start. The venue’s brick wall, adorned with graffiti, resonated with the urban aesthetic that has been an integral part of hip-hop culture. The subway station, briefly renamed the “Eternal 50th Station,” honored the origins of the genre within New York’s public transit network. As the sun descended behind the cityscape, the atmosphere was prepared for a remarkable evening filled with music and festivity.
The evening’s lineup embraced the theme of the “Blog Era,” a pivotal period that witnessed a surge of online exploration and discovery of new artists and sounds. The lineup featured hip-hop luminaries Curren$y, Joey Bada$$, and Wale—artists who played instrumental roles during this transformative time in the genre’s history. With each act bringing their unique style and energy to the stage, the concert resonated with both nostalgia and the contemporary pulse of hip-hop.
The DJs curated an electric atmosphere, mixing iconic “Blog Era” tracks like A$AP Rocky’s “Peso” and Rick Ross’ “Stay Schemin” with current chart-toppers. The playlist provided the ideal backdrop for the night, bridging the gap between the genre’s past and present.
Kicking off the festivities was Curren$y, whose distinctive smoked-out sound became synonymous with the “Blog Era.” Adorned in a New York Giants Lawrence Taylor jersey, the New Orleans rapper infused the crowd with his stoned-out ferocity. From beloved classics like “Breakfast” and “Famous” to more recent hits like “Half Moon Mornings,” Curren$y’s performance was a journey through his prolific career. He paid tribute to his roots and New Orleans heritage with the infectious bounce of “Essence Fest,” featuring the collaboration of hip-hop heavyweight Jermaine Dupri.
Amazon Music’s “50 & Forever Concert Series” not only celebrated the genre’s evolution over five decades but also highlighted its ability to unite generations through the power of music. The event’s fusion of old-school classics and contemporary hits echoed the sentiment that hip-hop’s influence is timeless and boundless.
As the crowd absorbed the energy of the performances against the backdrop of the dazzling New York City skyline, it was evident that Amazon Music had orchestrated an unforgettable evening that resonated with the spirit and essence of hip-hop culture.
by Jonathan P-Wright | Nov 3, 2022 | Business News, Latest, Tech News |
It is now estimated that Apple is worth more than Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft combined. This is due to the recent tax reform bill that was passed in the United States. The bill slashed corporate taxes, which will save Apple billions of dollars. This is good news for shareholders of Apple, as the company’s stock price is sure to increase. However, it is bad news for the workers who make Apple’s products, as they are likely to see their wages stagnate or even decrease.
Apple’s stock has outperformed those of its three tech peers over both the past month and the course of 2022.
This is according to data from CNBC, which shows that Apple’s stock is up 7% since January 1st, while Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are all down 2%.
Looking ahead to the rest of the year, analysts expect Apple’s stock to continue to outperform its rivals. This is due to a number of factors, including the company’s strong financial position, its growing ecosystem of products and services, and its ability to innovate.
So far this year, Apple has already launched a new line of MacBooks, a new iPad Pro, and AirPods Max. It is also expected to release a new iPhone later this year. Meanwhile, Amazon is facing increased regulation, Alphabet is dealing with antitrust issues. Given all of this, it’s not surprising that analysts are bullish on Apple’s stock.
Apple VS Amazon stock value
Apple Inc. became the first publicly traded U.S. company to surpass $2 trillion in market value on Wednesday, as a rally in its shares boosted the iPhone maker’s worth to more than double that of Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft Corp.
The stock’s 4% gain to close at a record $468.87 lifted Apple’s market capitalization to $2.06 trillion, eclipsing the combined value of those three tech giants, which have long been considered Wall Street heavyweights.
It is now estimated that Apple is worth more than Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta combined because its stock has reached new all-time highs. Analysts say that part of the reason for this surge is due to strong iPhone 12 sales prospects as well as positive investor sentiment around the 5G rollout. In addition, Apple’s services business continues to grow steadily, contributing an increasingly larger portion to overall company revenue growth.
There are few companies as dominant as Apple in any industry, let alone the tech industry. It is clear that Apple is here to stay and will continue to grow in value in the years to come.
by Diontae Bussey | Nov 16, 2021 | Business News, Latest, Music News |
Music streaming has grown in popularity over the years. Starting with the launch of Apple Music in 2015, many companies wanted to try and capture some market share by launching their own music streaming service. Google Play Music launched in 2015, YouTube Red was launched in 2016, Spotify launched in 2008. Despite minimal growth, Amazon still built up an impressive subscriber base for their music streaming service over the past three years.
The Growth of the Amazon Music Streaming Service
Amazon Music, the popular streaming service, is proving to be an amazing competitor in the industry. Amazon Music has over 50 million songs and thousands of playlists available for streaming or downloading. This service can also be used with Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated virtual assistant, so listeners can conveniently ask Alexa to play music while their hands are busy completing other tasks. Amazon Music Unlimited has over 55,000,000 paid subscribers worldwide.
The advantages of using the Amazon Music Service
Amazon Music allows customers to listen to any music and create and manage playlists consisting of those songs. An Amazon Music Unlimited trial is free for 30 days, or customers can choose to purchase an album or a monthly subscription starting at $9.99. All individual tracks and albums bought through Amazon Music will be available to download and carry with them on their other devices. This leading music streaming service uses several adaptive algorithms to provide entertainment and lifestyle listening based on the interests and manner of the listener.
Why Is The Amazon Streaming Great for Artists?
Streaming careers have come very far in the past decade, with all the competition across many different apps available. One particular app that has proven increasingly popular is Amazon. Its main feature is that it’s free to use for Prime members, who are given access to free unlimited music streaming outside of their home country. However, the most significant benefit is the wide varied genre choice available to users. Listeners have access to an almost endless amount of songs for their taste, regardless of what they are after. What does that mean? If you’re any kind of artist, it means that we know that there is a good chance we can reach a significant number of people and help them build their fan base and establish a niche audience.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
by Jonathan P-Wright | Mar 13, 2021 | Latest, Music News |
Today, Amazon Music and She is the Music (SITM) makes an announcement today that H.E.R. and Jazmine Sullivan would become the next featured artist for ( Group Thread: not pictured ) on March 12, which was led by host, Music Journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy, who later revealed how women have decided to break the industry which would lead the upcoming generation.
During an Episode with H.E.R and Jazmine Sullivan in Group Thread: not picture, they would later talk about their recent collaboration on Jazmine Sullivan’s new Album “Heaux tales” helps in making women understand that women can also have the power to shape the Music Industry.
The founding member of the SITM, Alicia Keys, and co-founder Ann Mincieli would later join Krishnamurthy for a brief discussion this month. The episode of Group Thread: not pictured also kicked off this 5th of March, sharing the Grammy Award winner new single “pay your way in pain” and also the new Album Daddy’s home which was discussed by St. Vincent and partner and Co-Head of World Wide Music Samantha Kirby Yoh. They also went ahead in talking about the important roles women play in the Music Industry and how they can further increase their fields in areas like audio Engineering, songwriting, etc.
With further discussion, it is with no doubt that this impact would help push the desire of women all around the world in setting their goals and achieving them in the Music industry. RADIOPUSHERS are reporting on this developing story.
by Jonathan P-Wright | Feb 17, 2021 | Latest, Business News, Tech News |
Amazon is planning to install high-tech video cameras in all of the delivery vehicles with an aim of monitor the drivers’ behaviors when they go to deliver packages. Netradyne will be providing the hardware and software, which is a California company helping Driveri, which also makes use of cameras and artificial intelligence for the analysis of a driver.
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