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
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.
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.
A definitive collection of original and exclusive content from Africa’s biggest superstars including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Nasty C, Tiwa Savage, and AKA, as well as some of the continent’s hottest emerging talents like Tems, Elaine, Fireboy DML, Sha Sha, Joeboy, and Omah Lay, is made available exclusively to Apple Music subscribers.
Apple Music has been working to draw attention to Africa’s music talents, specifically those from artists, songwriters, producers, and DJs from around the continent.
In addition to music, Africa to the World extends beyond art and includes South African illustrator and graffiti artist Karabo Poppy, the genius behind its stunning artwork.
Every episode of Africa Now Radio features exclusive interviews with big-name musicians such as Davido, Tiwa Savage, Nasty C, Mr Eazi, Cassper Nyovest, Fireboy DML, Yemi Alade, and Olamide, is a part of Africa to the World.
The set includes exclusive interviews with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Black Coffee, DJ Spinall, Simi, Amaarae, and AKA, who speak to Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ebro Darden, Nadeska, Dotty, Cuppy, and Zane Lowe.
The album “Song Stories” presents an in-depth look at the inspirations and creative processes that led to the chart-topping hits of artists such as Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Joeboy, Davido, Elaine, Adekunle Gold, and Sha Sha.
Don Jazzy, Denola Grey, Angelique Kidjo, Karabo Poppy, Amadou & Mariam, Israel Adesanya, Henry Oyekuru, Boity, Nandi Madida, Sho Madjozi, Master KG, Diamond Platnumz, and Sauti Sol are also amongst the exclusive playlists that include artists and personalities from across Africa such as Don Jazzy, Denola Grey, Angelique Kidjo, Karabo Poppy, Amadou & Mariam, Israel Adesanya, Henry Oyekuru, Boity, Nandi Madida, Sho Madjozi, Master KG, and Diamond Platnumz.
DJ Maphorisa’s One Mixes, exclusive Boiler Room mixes (DBN Gogo, Major League Djz, Da Capo, and Kid Fonque), track by track artist interviews (Burna Boy, Elaine, Mi Casa, AKA, and Sun-El Musician), original documentaries (Nasty C, Joeboy, DJ Maphorisa, Mr Eazi, and Ebro in South Africa), and exclusive UP NEXT videos (Rema, Burna Boy, and Mr Eazi).
HIP-HOP MUSIC IS A GLOBAL FORCE POWERED BY CREATIVE AND UNAPOLOGETIC MUSIC MILLENNIALS. RNH MAGAZINE ILLUMINATES UNDISCOVERED DIAMONDS OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE MUSICAL VISION OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS SHAPES AND SHIFTS POP AND MAINSTREAM CULTURE. RNH MAGAZINE SOLELY BELIEVES IN PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE ECOSYSTEM OF HIP-HOP MUSIC. RNH MAGAZINE IDENTIFIES WITH THE “UNDERDOG” ELEMENT INSIDE EVERY ARTIST’S HEART. RNH MAGAZINE SPEAKS THE “UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE” OF INNOVATION AND CREATION FOR MUSIC MILLENNIALS.
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