by Samantha J Rice | Mar 1, 2022 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
He delivered a wealth of cuts last year that allowed fans to keep up with him. These included the Ringside series by 183rd, and projects like Thanks Again and Hustler’s Catalog 2. This year he’ll get back to it straight away with Driplomatic Immunity, which he announced is scheduled to arrive in March. The project’s first preview was released today (Feb. 25) with DZA’s new single, “Trust Issues” by 183rd and Nym Lo. This song features the signature flow fans would expect from this group:
According to the article, The Hustler’s Catalog 2 includes a wealth of content. A number of players contributed assists, including Steven Young, Dave East, Chelsea Denise, Paris Bryant, Benny The Butcher, Numberz, and more.
Smoke DZA, 183rd, Nym Lo, Jayy Grams, and OT The Real previously collaborated on the nine-track album R.F.C. Money Is The Motive. Among the artists featured in that album are Cory Gunz, Steven Young, and Numbers. Furthermore, Smoke DZA is featured on the new track “The Hurt Business” featuring Westside Gunn and Wale released as part of the CONFLICTED soundtrack.
by Jonathan P-Wright | Feb 17, 2022 | Black Girl Magic, Business News, Latest |
In recent years, black women have been making huge waves in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. One example is Viola Davis, the first black woman to win an Emmy award for Best Actress in a Drama TV series. There are also many more famous black actresses playing lead roles in movies like A Wrinkle in Time and Black Panther and TV shows such as NBC’s This Is Us.
In recent years, Hollywood has seen a significant shift in the types of roles and the faces that we see on-screen. This is partially due to the introduction of black women who are standing up and demanding that their voices be heard. The more diverse representation becomes, the less likely it will be that there are any barriers limiting black women from achieving success in Hollywood.
The rise of black female directors
The success of films like “Black Panther,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “Girls Trip” has been great for black female directors who are directing films that are becoming box office successes. This is a huge step forward for Hollywood as movies with men and women of color continue to tell their stories while also catering to the audience.
Why there is a lack of diversity in Hollywood
Hollywood has always been a white-dominated industry, which continues to be the norm. There is a lack of diversity in Hollywood’s executive positions as well. As of today, there are no Latinos or black people in any of Hollywood’s top six executive positions. The lack of diversity in Hollywood is a problem because it prevents talented women and people of color from being represented in the industry. This is problematic because society’s representation of these groups determines how they are treated. If we are never seen on the big screen, we will not be seen at all. Society will only change its views and treatment of people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other minorities is to start seeing them more in movies and TV shows.
The push for equal representation
Black women are finally getting the recognition they deserve in Hollywood. There has been a push for equal representation in film and television, and it’s paying off. The success of shows like “Empire” and “Scandal” prove that there is an audience for this type of content. In 2014, Ava DuVernay became the first African-American woman to direct a live-action film with a budget of over $100 million. The movie was “Selma.” Other black actresses and directors were also nominated for Academy Awards in 2016, including Viola Davis for “Suicide Squad,” Kumail Nanjiani for “The Big Sick,” and Barry Jenkins for “Moonlight.” These successes have helped pave the way for many more black women to make strides in Hollywood.
Black Women’s influence on Hollywood
Black women are a powerful force in Hollywood. According to recent numbers, movies with predominately African American casts made 2.2 billion dollars in the U.S., while movies with predominately white casts only made 1.3 billion dollars. Furthermore, these films also accounted for an estimated 11% of Hollywood’s domestic revenue last year.
Conclusion
Some might argue that the era where a Black person was only afforded one or two roles in Hollywood is over. There are now many diverse roles for Black people in Hollywood, and it seems like there’s more to come. In the past year, Black women have made a massive impact in Hollywood. Jordan Peele became the first black director to win the Academy Award for best original screenplay. Tyler Perry was nominated for an Oscar for his movie, “Boo!” NWA’s “Straight Outta Compton” won their first-ever Oscar for best original song, and in January, Oprah Winfrey will make history as the first self-made woman billionaire.
This article 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 | Jan 10, 2022 | Business News, Latest, Music News |
Music Chat Apps: How they’re Building the Musical Genres of Tomorrow
Clubhouse and Spotify Greenroom help build the musical genres of tomorrow by connecting music creators, DJs, and artists with listeners. Plus, these apps streamline the process of submitting demos to labels and their inviting contributions from established musicians as well as those tantalizing unreleased joints.
Reason for Audio Chat Apps’ Popularity
Audio chat apps are all the rage in today’s technology industry. Many of these apps are introducing possibilities for the future of music. Chatting with sound creates an interactive experience like nothing before and allows people to express themselves differently through this medium.
How Audio Chat Apps are Representing the Future of the Music Industry
The direction the audio chat apps like Spotify Greenroom and Clubhouse are taking is groundbreaking. They are representing an entire industry that has been transformed into a new genre not through physical interaction but through the audio messaging of various artists, producers, and anyone who wants to be involved in the digital music community. It’s true that VR and AR will play a massive part in the future of music, but the highest chance for success will lie with chat apps. They offer constant updates, close interaction with fans, and instantaneous sharing via other networking sites. It’s not just tomorrow’s future that chat apps are representing – they’re also assisting in building and representing today’s musical space. Spotify Greenroom and Clubhouse are leading the audio-chat race in 2022.
Benefits to Creating Social Media Content
The goal is to keep an eye on what works for your audience so that you can expand on it. This may mean using the same slang or memes they use or posting content that talks about subjects your followers care about. Things like sports, relationships, and city life are popular topics to post about often. Social media content is a powerful way to engage consumers in a brand’s story and maximize a brand’s reach. Marketers can use social media channels to start deep conversations about their brand that resonate with the target. People who consume much of their music from streaming services or YouTube channels often create social media content themselves.
Conclusion: The Future of Audio Chat Music Apps
Music Chat Apps are taking control of the next generation of artists. They ensure that our next reality’s soundtracks are created before it happens. The future of music, at least with regard to streaming services, will be defined by how more of the tools are utilized on chat apps. Streaming services, in general, are seeing more competition in the space with streaming creativity in the future. Spotify Greenroom and Clubhouse continue to provide unparalleled engagement outlets.
by Jonathan P-Wright | Jan 5, 2022 | Black Girl Magic, Black Owned Business, Business News |
How Black Entrepreneurs are Generating Wealth in Technology for Generations to Come
Modern-day black entrepreneurs are disrupting major industries across the world, from Silicon Valley to Hollywood. In this article created for our Entrepreneur Spotlight Series, we aim to find out more about how these influencers have been able to generate so much business for themselves and others in the technology industry.
How technology has impacted the black community in the past
While there’s been a surge in the number of black-owned tech companies, technology hasn’t always been good for the black community. In fact, it was at one point destroying it–perhaps not on purpose, but still. There was a time when black Americans were very dependent on information and data from newspaper and media outlets to inform them and make decisions about everything from healthcare to how they spent their money. Today we have the platforms we need to access this content ourselves and learn more about what we want and how to achieve it.
Technology isn’t just a means of spreading information. It’s become a brand and a tool that has enabled many to be innovative in ways never seen before, including those working on the sidelines of media.
The black community is more conscious about representation in media, entrepreneurship in the content creation space, and information about black culture than ever before.
Black entrepreneurs are generating wealth in technology for generations to come
Black entrepreneurs are fighting to redirect the negative stigmas that surround them. These recent graduates are no longer content with being on welfare or cutting on means; they are forging new opportunities to develop security for themselves and their communities on their own terms.
Technology is one of many tools these entrepreneurs are utilizing to create this change, developing innovative products and solutions via mobile phone apps, cloud computing, drones, sensors, 3D printers are just some of the topics discussed during the 21st Century African-American Entrepreneur Awards event hosted by Heineken on June 13th.
Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in economic prosperity
Black entrepreneurship is a significant and essential vehicle for economic prosperity, both now and into the future. Black-owned businesses generate approximately $34 billion in sales but hold only one percent of general contracting jobs. That statistic demonstrates the necessity of following up on roots, opposed to placing all one’s business eggs in baskets outside of oneself.
For many African Americans, entrepreneurship is the best way to obtain economic prosperity. It gives you complete control of your resources and what you are producing, but it also allows you to set your own goals. This can make a big difference in achieving goals mainly because it will be defined by the entrepreneur’s true desires. For African American entrepreneurs who choose business ownership, food service or retail are two of the most popular industries.
It’s a little-known fact that well over half of tech start-ups today are founded by women, despite the statistics that tech is no longer a field mostly dominated by men. Operating out of Silicon Valley to tech meccas like Detroit and New York City, tech sector entrepreneurship has been rising as an area of interest for many disparities. Tech entrepreneurs now make up the third-largest economic sector in Detroit alone.
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 | Dec 24, 2021 | Business News, Latest, Music News |
According to TMZ, the hard drive, previously owned by Pac’s former bodyguard Frank Alexandar, is being sold by GottaHaveRockandRoll.com.
Starting price for the drive is listed at a value of $10,000, but it could sell for more than $600,000.
Following the successful auction, the lucky winner will access unreleased music, depositions, and never-before-seen photos of Pac.
Gaining from the auction also is the foundation which will receive 10 percent of total earnings.
Bidding last month saw a lucky bidder spend more than $22,390 for the rapper’s notebook, which contained five of his handwritten notes.
Auctioning of Tupac’s belongings last year. Also saw Love letters he penned being sold for $75,600 to a fan who purchased the collection.
Since celebrity items in auctions attract a competitive demand, exclusive Tupac items are arguably higher, considering his storied career and untimely demise.
Displaying at Celebrity Cars Las Vegas showroom is Tupac’s BMW, which has since been repaired.
Being the last place that vehicle that Tupac was in before being shot makes his BMW a priced item in the showroom.
Existing pieces of Tupac’s treasure also include; a collection of rare Tupac photos taken by hip-hop journalist and photographer Lawrence “Loupy D” Dotson at the 2Pacalypse Now album.
Auctioning of Tupacs photos taken by hip-hop journalist and photographer Lawrence “Loupy D” Dotson was also done.
Speaking to the rolling stone, Loupy D Dotson said you can see it in his eyes: the determination, the passion, the swagger, and the shine
According to Loupy, by looking at the photos, Pac knew what he was going for an on stage that night, becoming the legend he is.
Amazing aspect of the photos is that they portray a side of the man few people get to see since he is not wearing jewels and Versace but appears humble and hungry.
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.
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