PERFORMING AT IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL & 

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL THIS WEEKEND

SET TO APPEAR ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW SEPTEMBER 25

(September 20, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – In the midst of making history and breaking records, K-pop super group and worldwide phenomenon Monsta X share a new song entitled “LOVE U” and a powerhouse remix of their recent international hit “WHO DO U LOVE?” featuring French Montana by none other than the legendary will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. 

Get both HERE via Epic Records.

“LOVE U” highlights the inimitable vocal interplay between the group’s members as hypnotic harmonies bounce over buoyant production. Everything builds towards the cheeky, clever, and catchy chorus, “I really wanna love you, but I can’t say the word I want to, because they won’t play it on the radio, but I know you know.” Meanwhile, will.i.am adds a new dimension altogether to “WHO DO U LOVE?” Not only does he flip the beat, but he provides his own slick and swaggering verse.In addition to clocking a cumulative total of 22 million streams, the original has been rising the chart at Top 40 Radio heading towards Top 25. This achievement cemented Monsta X as “only the second K-Pop group ever to enter the Top 40 Airplay Chart.”

Alongside the two new tracks, Monsta X has a monumental weekend ahead as they become “the first male K-Pop group to perform at a major music festival in the United States,” gracing the Fremont Stage of Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, September 21. They will also be the first K-pop group ever at Life Is Beautiful and will also be the first K-pop group in history to hit the stage at iHeartRadio Music Festival the same day. 

On September 25, they perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Stay tuned for an unforgettable performance!

These shows also follow a sold-out U.S. tour that concluded with pandemonium during a triumphant headline show at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

They have also just been announced as official TogetherBand ambassadors. #TOGETHERBAND champions the UNITED NATION’s 17 Goals for a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://togetherband.org/.

MONSTA X (From left to right: Hyungwon, Shownu, Kihyun, I.M, Joohoney, Minhyuk, & Wonho) 

After emerging as a phenomenon around the world, Monsta X formally landed in America and translated this momentum stateside throughout a massive 2019. Right out of the gate, they joined forces with Steve Aoki for the English-language collaboration “Play It Cool,” which tallied 30 million-plus total streams, held a prominent spot on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart, and earned critical praise as Idolator proclaimed, “It’s a feast for the eyes and ears, and a reminder why Monsta X is one of the hottest acts on the planet right now.”

The red-hot single preceded the release of Take.2 ‘We Are Here.’ The record not only bowed at #5 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, but it also received acclaim from Complex, Idolator, Billboard, Cosmopolitan, and NME who stated the album “features some giant leaps forward for the band.” On its heels, they signed to Epic Records for English recordings and worldwide distribution ex. Korea and ramped up an incredible crossover campaign. The single “WHO DO U LOVE?” [feat. French Montana] clocked upwards of 22 million-plus total streams as they made history multiple times. At radio, they became the 2^nd K-pop group ever to enter the Top 40 Airplay Chart while, in the wake of a sold out North American arena tour culminating at Staples Center in Los Angeles, the band became the “first K-pop group to perform on the Teen Choice Awards” and will be the “first K-pop group to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival and Life is Beautiful Festival” Additionally, they made their United States television debut on Good Morning America, followed by an electric performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Not to mention, Monsta X charted on the Billboard Social 50 for over a year, remaining one of the biggest social media bands in the world.

With more music and touring on the horizon, the Monsta X phenomenon continues to grow globally.

Follow Monsta X at:

Twitter: @officialmonstax

Insta: @official_monsta_x

Facebook: @officialmonstax

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“DARKSIDE” VIDEO OUT NOW

“Rence has had a breakthrough summer” – NYLON

“Rence is one of the breakout stars of 2019” – IDOLATOR

“Rence maintains his independence in an industry full of clones” – O.N.S

(September 20, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – After fueling widespread anticipation among a growing fan base and tastemakers alike, buzzing genre disruptor Rence unveils his brand new EP Fall 2019today. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

Over the past month, “Darkside” and “I know” offered a glimpse at the scope of the artist’s vision, with the visual for “Darkside” being released earlier this week. That vision now fully crystallizes on the six-track project. “super sad” blurs the lines between emotive transmissions and buoyant grooves, while “You don’t wanna know me” tempers lush guitar and a hauntingly hypnotic hook. The finale “Darker” serves up a powerful and poetic denouement punctuated by synth nuances and vocal fireworks. Ultimately, Fall 2019 introduces Rence’s boundary breaking at the height of its power and provocation thus far.

Check out the full tracklisting below!

He summed up Fall 2019 best by sharing, “The mood is darker—not necessarily because I’ve become darker, but because I have a dark side, and it’s been hanging around a lot lately. Basically, these songs are me going a little crazy. They were created while lost in myself and the world…feeling the weight of the world while still trying to keep a positive outlook that so many want from me.”

Fall 2019 is officially here.

Right out of the gate, Rence’s 2019 single “Expensive” [feat. Noah Cyrus] made waves and turned heads. The song has over 3.5 million global streams, while the music video has amassed over 675K YouTube/VEVO views. Of the latter, Billboard wrote, “Though the beat is quite dynamic, with synths and a toe-tapping bass line, the clip takes a darker turn, following closely with the lyrical meaning.” He also recently spoke at length on this current chapter and more to come with Substream Magazine in addition to sitting down with ONS, The Knockturnal, and ECHO around his sold out live debut at Baby’s Alright in New York. 

Sharing real life snapshots in song, Rence magnifies his personal perspective through a genre-less palette, bordering pop, alternative, electro, indie and hip-hop all at once, yet never dipping into one for too long. The Los Angeles-based artist, who was born in D.C., spent his formative teen years in Seattle and then moved to New York to attend NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, first allowed listeners to hear this irresistible inner monologue on his breakthrough independent project, Pink. The project’s lead single “Baby Blue” racked up over 4 million Spotify streams as his total tally approached 8 million. Along the way, peers such as Chelsea Cutler and FLETCHER lent support as critical acclaim came from Hilly Dilly, Lyrical Lemonade, Ones To Watch, Elevator Magazine, and more. Tastemaker Zane Lowe handpicked “Ways To Go” as his “World Record” on Apple Music’s Beats 1.

Now, he transforms pop on his own terms.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Darkside
2. super sad
3. I know
4. You don’t wanna know me
5. Patience
6. Darker

Find Rence online:

Insta: @rence

Twitter: @yourstrulyrence

Facebook: @yourstrulyrence

Youtube: Rence

www.yourstrulyrence.com

GET IT HERE!

ALBUM FEATURES COLLABORATIONS WITH A-TRAK, MACKLEMORE, REASON, SIR MIX-A-LOT AND MORE

ANNOUNCES SHOWS IN NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES

WATCH VISUALS FOR “MALICE” FT. BEN ZAIDI HERE

(September 20, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) Turning all eyes to the Pacific Northwest, buzzing Seattle, WA rapper Travis Thompson drops his debut album, Reckless Endangerment, today.

Get the album HERE via AMBAUM/Epic Records.

Last week, he primed fans for the arrival of the full-length with the single “Malice” [feat. Ben Zaidi]. Fortified by airy keys and acrobatic wordplay, the track staked out a spot on Spotify’s coveted “New Music Friday” as HotNewHipHop declared it “new heat.” It remains just one of many standouts on Reckless Endangerment though. Watch the cinematic visual for the song HERE.

The album commences with the plink of an out-of-tune piano that bleeds into church organ on“Duality” as Travis raps with focus, flair, and fire. It follows a personal thread as he examines depression and darkness on the somber, yet soulful “Mad Mad World.” Meanwhile, he delivers one of the most intriguing and inimitable collaborations of the year by way of “Glass Ceiling”[feat. Macklemore, Sir Mix-A-Lot, & Prometheus Brown]. Over ominous production, these four MC’s initiate a head-spinning lyrical crossfire. He gets confessional on “Pray For Me” before delivering tightly wound rhymes over stark and simple scoring on “Don’t Run” [feat. A-Trak]. Everything culminates on the title track “Reckless Endangerment” where his delicate delivery echoes above acoustic guitar and horns before the powerful refrain, “Maybe one day we can live again.”

To celebrate the release, tonight Travis will take the stage at the Showbox in Seattle, WA, giving die-hard fans the first live taste of the album. ADÉ and Nyles Davis are set to join as special guests.  Recently, he revealed the details for a pair of headline gigs across coasts: he takes the stage at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles on October 6 and Kitting Factory in Brooklyn, NYon October 17.  Tickets can be purchased at ambaumblvd.com.

Reckless Endangerment follows up his RUNAWAYS EP, which tallied over 20 million Spotify streams and garnered tastemaker praise. Earmilk wrote, “Thompson is confident in his sound and rightfully so, this young rising rapper strapped with verbal dexterity, wide-ranging vocal control, and multisyllabic rhyme schemes. Sonically, he can be compared to a more aggressive, quirkyChance the Rapper; lyrically, he toys with a poetic variety of subjects.”

Get caught up in Reckless Endangerment with Travis Thompson—out now.

Hailing from the suburbs of Burien, WA, buzzing rapper Travis Thompson threads together emotionally charged and evocative stories with each and every rhyme. He blasted onto the mainstream radar during 2017 after earning the endorsement of fellow Pacific Northwest titanMacklemore who invited him to open up a sold-out North American tour and duet on a seminal performance during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Capitalizing on this momentum, he rolled tape on his 13-track independent full-length YOUGOOD? and accompanying feature-length film. Appropriately, it premiered at a sold-out movie theater in his hometown. Along the way,“Need You” eclipsed 5 million Spotify streams with numerous other songs crossing the one-million mark. 2019 sees him positioned for stardom with a new deal for Epic Records, his RUNAWAYS EP and full-length debut, Reckless Endangerment.

Reckless Endangerment Tracklisting:

1. Duality

2. Dropped Babies

3. WE GOOD! Feat. Ade

4. God’s Favorite

5. The Move feat. Parialexa

6. Malice Feat. Ben Zaidi

7. Mad Mad World

8. Knew Better Feat. Reason

9. Glass Ceiling Feat. Macklemore, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Prometheus Brown

10. Kube (skit)

11. Pray For Me

12. Inebriated M4A

13. Don’t Run Feat. A-Trak

14. Enough Today Feat. Sylvan LaCue

15. Reckless Endangerment

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NEW SINGLES “DON’T YOU WORRY” AND “PLEASE DON’T GO” AVAILABLE AT ALL DSPS TODAY

Download hi-res art and publicity photos HERE

“…the LA-based up-and-comer continues to make impacts with every new song…” – HYPEBEAST

“…[a] soul-bearing lyricist with a bright future and an interesting backstory.” – NYLON

[September 13, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA] On the heels of crossing 50 million-plus streams, Los Angeles-based genre-bursting songwriter, singer and rapper Jez Dior uncovers two new tracks—”Don’t You Worry” and “Please Don’t Go”—today. 

Get “Don’t You Worry” HERE and “Please Don’t Go” HERE.

The songs set the stage for the impending arrival of his anticipated full-length studio debut album, Handle With Care [Epic Records], arrivingOctober 4, 2019. 

Bright guitar gives way to handclaps and a sweeping choir on the uplifting and undeniable “Don’t You Worry.” Between a six-string lead, an empowering hook exudes stadium-size ambition as Jez reassures, “No, I won’t let go. Through the highs and low, don’t you worry, no.”

On “Please Don’t Go,” his cadence slides from intense raps into a singalong chant backed by acoustic strumming. Be on the lookout for visuals to accompany both songs in the near future.

The two tracks follow a slew of previously released tracks over the past year, including “Cocaine,” which Billboard referred to as “intoxicating,” and “Nobody Knows (ft. Jackson Guthy),” which became a Top 40 record at Rhythmic Radio earlier this year. Both are set to appear on the album.

Handle With Care hinges on an honest and cathartic thematic thread from top to bottom.

About the record, he commented, “I’ve always used music as a form of therapy and writing Handle With Care saved my life. This album is the story of the first 27 years of my life and the difference between me joining ‘The 27 club’ and living. The name comes from the fact that this project is my entire life up until this point bundled up into something very fragile and delicate—just like me. I wrote these songs while battling depression and overwhelming anxiety, while dealing with heartbreak, death, and psychological trauma. I know that this music will speak to and help anyone going through similar situations. I can’t wait to share it with the world.”

As such, Jez Dior tells his story like never before and urges you to Handle With Care.

Reflecting grunge songcraft, hip-hop adventurousness, and disruptive pop charm, Jez Dior lifts heartache into hypnotic genre-mashing. He ignited an ever-growing following on independent projects like Scarlett Sage, The Funeral, and Youthanasia. Moreover, he quietly racked up over 50 million total streams across anthems such as “Lucky Enough” [18.4 million streams], “Old No. 7” [feat. G-Eazy] [16.1 million streams],“Heroin” [9.7 million streams], and “Long Sun” [8.5 million streams] in addition to collaborating with everyone from ROME of Sublime to G-Eazyto Jackson Guthy. Beyond endorsements from Complex, Nylon, Hypebeast, and XXL, he earned the praise of TIME, Clash, Alternative Press, and more in addition to gracing stages with Chance The Rapper, B.o.B, Kanye West, and J Cole. The son of iconic guitarist Steve Dior, he resurrects rock in rap’s image with a confessional call-to-action. Leading the Funeral Crew movement and imprint, Jez Dior’s uprising has just begun.

FOLLOW JEZ DIOR:

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www.twitter.com/jezdior

www.instagram.com/jezdior

www.soundcloud.com/jezdior

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WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SHAMELESS”

#1 MOST GLOBALLY STREAMED FEMALE ARTIST ON SPOTIFY

PERFORMING ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE OCTOBER 12

THE WORLD OF ROMANCE BEGINS TODAY

(September 5th, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) Today, two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum and chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello shares two new singles entitled “Shameless” and “Liar.” Get them HERE via SYCO/Epic Records. Making for a momentous return by the songstress, the new songs start the era of her mega-anticipated second album, Romance. It represents her most personal music to date, drawing directly from autobiographical experiences and translating them into unforgettable songs.

“These songs are basically the story of my life the past couple years and the stories I’ve accumulated – I knew for a long time I wanted my album to be called Romance because these stories are about falling in love.” – Camila Cabello

After changing her online platforms following a powerhouse turn at the MTV VMAs, Camila invited listeners into this world through a series of intensely personal social media posts. She unveiled the title in this video, unlocking her heart quite literally. In the follow-up clip, she went even deeper. Next up, she dropped a clip with the song titles, another with the artwork, and finally a teaser for the “Shameless” music video. Thus far, these teasers generated over 31 million total views and 36 million likes.

The songs similarly mirror this evolution. The emotionally charged “Shameless” showcases a seismic vocal performance from the superstar, stretching from intimate verses into an overpowering refrain over hypnotic guitar, a thick bass line, and propulsive percussion. On the other end of the spectrum, swaggering horns kick off the boisterous and bold “Liar” as it channels Latin vibes underneath the irresistible hook, “Oh no, there you go, making me a liar, I kinda like it though.”

To accompany “Shameless,” she revealed a sexy and stunning music video directed by Henry Scholfield [Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa & Rosalia]. Watch it HERE.

Next up, she performs for Saturday Night Live for the very first time on October 12. Be sure to tune in! Plus, she received a total of three nominations in top categories at the People’s Choice Awards on November 10 broadcast on E!. These include “Female Artist of 2019,” “Song of 2019 – ‘Señorita’,” and “Music Video of 2019 – ‘Señorita’.” Also, she was just revealed today as Elle’s October Music Issue cover girl.

These new solo anthems land on the heels of a summer highlighted by stratospheric success. Recently, Cabello smashed a series of records. She broke the record for “most monthly listeners for a female artist in Spotify history” with 61.2 million. Meanwhile, her GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Billboard Hot 100 #1 megahit “Havana” [feat. Young Thug] became “the world’s most streamed song of all-time by a female lead artist.” 

Just last week, Cabello shut down the MTV VMAs with the debut performance of “Señorita” with Shawn Mendes. Not only did the song soar to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it also stands out as “the most-streamed song of the summer on Spotify,” “second fastest song in history to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify,” and “the biggest single-day debut for a male-female duet in Spotify history.” Additionally, it took home “Best Collaboration” and “Best Cinematography” at the VMAs and “Choice Summer Song” at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards. At 22-years-old, Camila is the youngest person to earn two #1s on the Hot 100 since Justin Bieber in 2017 and the youngest woman since Rihanna in 2010. “Señorita” marks her fourth #1 at Pop Radio and her second Hot 100 #1.

Speaking to the artist’s international dominance, her full-length debut, Camila, soared to #1 on iTunes in 109 markets. It also went Top 5 in 113 markets and Top 10 in 115 markets. Not to mention, it ascended to #1 worldwide in Canada, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands and to the Top 3 in the UK, Finland, Australia, Ireland, Belgium, and Switzerland. 

To date, her cumulative audio streams exceed 8.8 billion and video views surpass 3.5 billion.

Get ready for Romanceand the biggest pop event of 2019 soon.

About Camila Cabello

Multi Grammy nominated Cuban born singer/songwriter Camila Cabello (Epic Records / SYCO) released her debut solo album, CAMILA in January 2018 to rave reviews. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart at the same time as her single “Havana” Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Camila the first solo artist in nearly 15 years to reach the #1 spot on the Hot 100, Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts in the same week. The RIAA platinum-certified album, CAMILA, launched its debut at #1 on 110 iTunes charts around the world, breaking the record for most #1 positions for a debut album in iTunes history. Camila also became the #1 artist on global Spotify. At the end of 2018, Camila was nominated for two Grammy awards, “Best Pop Vocal Album” for her album, CAMILA, and “Best Pop Solo Performance” for “Havana” (Live). She took home awards for Artist of the Year and Video of the Year for her hit “Havana” at the 2018 Video Music Awards. Beginning her official solo career after four years in Fifth Harmony, Camila released her RIAA 9x platinum smash hit “Havana,” in August 2017 where it obtained the #1 spot on the pop radio chart, marking her second top 40 #1 as a solo artist. Furthermore, “Havana” hit #1 on iTunes overall top songs chart, #2 on the Spotify Global chart and hit #1 in 80 countries around the world. “Havana” is the first song by a female artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary, Pop Songs and Rhythmic Songs charts in 22 years, it has earned over 1.1 billion on-demand U.S. streams, according to Nielsen Music, and attained the longest run at No. 1 on Pop Songs for any song by a female artist since 2013. Havana became the most streamed song of all time by a female artist and was the number one song of 2018 globally. Her triple-platinum single “Never Be The Same,” was released in January 2018 and peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Camila became the first artist in history to have two multi-format number one singles as the first two singles from their debut album.  Camila had previously earned a chart-topping smash with her double platinum-certified hit “Bad Things” with MGK. The track generated over 400 million on-demand streams. As a result of its success, she became the fifth female artist to hit #1 on the Pop songs chart with and without a group. Most recently, Camila released the global smash single “Señorita,” with Shawn Mendes, which debuted at #1 on iTunes worldwide and broke Spotify’s record for the biggest debut from a male/female duet in its history. “Señorita” marks Camila’s second #1 at Hot 100 and fourth #1 at Pop Radio. Caila is currently the most listened to female artist in the world on Spotify and broke the record for the most monthly listeners for a female artist in Spotify history.  She is the first female artist since Adele to triple up atop Billboard’s Hot 100, Billboard 200 & Artist 100 charts. In November 2018, Camila was named the new ambassador for Save the Children. She is set to make her acting debut starring in Sony Pictures’ CINDERELLA, to be released February 5^th, 2021. The film will be directed by Kay Cannon and produced by James Corden and Leo Pearlman.

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FIRST TWO SONGS—SWIZZ BEATZ, RICK ROSS, & DMX’S “JUST IN CASE”

BUDDY, A$AP FERG, & WALE’S “HALLELUJAH”—AVAILABLE NOW

ALBUM COMING SOON

(August 30, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – As announced today, Epic Records will release the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for the upcomingEPIX series GODFATHER OF HARLEM. Two new songs—“Just in Case” by Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, & DMX and “Hallelujah” by Buddy, A$AP Ferg, and Wale—precede the album and just arrived at all digital retailers this morning

Get “Just in Case” HERE.

Get “Hallelujah” HERE.

Speaking to this iconic Harlem story, the music represents the spirit of New York hip-hop. East Coast legend and the project’s Executive Music Producer Swizz Beatz cooks up a rough, raw, and real anthem in the form of “Just in Case” joined by bulletproof bars from Rick Ross and another New York icon DMX. Meanwhile, “Hallelujah” gets heavenly as Buddy croons a soaring refrain between verses from Harlem’s own A$AP Ferg and Wale. Be on the lookout for music videos soon.

GODFATHER OF HARLEM premieres on Sunday September 29 at 10pm ET/PT on EPIX. Check out the trailer HERE.

Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, and DMX will be on-hand alongside stars such as Academy® Award winner Forest Whitaker, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera,Nigél Thatch, Chazz Palminteri, and more at the exclusive premiere at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on Monday September 16, 2019.

The full Soundtrack drops soon.

Get ready for GODFATHER OF HARLEM.

ABOUT GODFATHER OF HARLEM:

Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, with music by Executive Music Producer Swizz Beatz, and starring and executive produced by Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker, GODFATHER OF HARLEM is inspired by the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.  With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) – catching Malcolm’s political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. GODFATHER OF HARLEM is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history.

(August 30, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Today, HoodCelebrityy unveils a brand new single entitled “Bum Pon It.”

Get it HERE via KSR Group/Epic Records.

Once again, the critically acclaimed global force crosses borders and boundaries between cultures and styles and serves up an infectious international anthem. Driven by a dynamic dancehall rhythm and hummable beat, the song leaps from nimble verses into a chantable and catchy refrain. About the song, Hoodcelebrityy says, “’Bum Pon It’ is a vibe. It’s fun, it feels good. When you hear ‘Bum Pon It’ you can’t help but to keep that ass bouncing!” The Jamaica-born and Bronx-based songstress will drop a sexy, slick, and sizzling music video to accompany “Bum Pon It” very soon.

Get ready!

The song follows the success of her 2019 single “Inside,” which received acclaim from HotNewHipHop and Rap-Up who praised “her infectious flow, effortlessly blending hip-hop, dancehall, and pop.”

Stay tuned for more. For now “Bum Pon It” with HoodCelebrityy…

HoodCelebrityy confidently carries international style and substance to the culture. Following her emergence in 2017, she landed a hit with “Walking Trophy,” which clocked 49 million streams and counting. Meanwhile, her Inna Real Life EP boasted the official remix of the song featuring Fabolous and Trey Songz. Along the way, she garnered acclaim from The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Fader, and many more. Additionally, she featured on high-profile collaborations with everyone from French Montana to Estelle and Lil Kim to Machel Montano and Vybz Kartel. She adds a whole new dimension to popular music in 2019 with more music coming soon.

SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “WORTH THE WEIGHT” WATCH IT HERE

EMBARKING ON 85 TO AFRICA TOUR THIS FALL TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

(August 23, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rapper, singer, producer, artist, and actor Jidenna uncovers his anxiously awaited second album, 85 To Africa. Upon arrival, it claimed a spot in the Top 10 of iTunes Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart where it remains.

Get it HERE via Wondaland Records/Epic Records.

In anticipation of the record, he teased out a string of critically acclaimed tracks, including “Sufi Woman,”“Tribe,” “Sou Sou,” and “Zodi” [feat. Mr. Eazi]. Thus far, songs from 85 To Africa have racked up over 2.6 million total streams and counting in just a few weeks’ time.

Moreover, he continues to attract tastemaker praise. Hypebeast, claimed, “‘Tribe’ represents a soulful trap tune while ‘Sufi Woman’ showcases Jidenna’s vocals through an afrobeat-influenced sound.” In addition, The Fader wrote, “While ‘Tribe’ finds Jidenna rapping over bass-heavy trap drums and a soulful sample,‘Sufi Woman’ is a smooth afropop jam—the perfect display of his musical dexterity.”

In addition, he just dropped the music video for the new single “Worth The Weight.” The psychedelic and cinematic visual once again reflects his undeniable unpredictability.

Watch it HERE.

This fall, he brings the new album to life on the 85 To Africa tour across North America. It kicks off October 2 in Sacramento, CA, plays major markets coast to coast, and closes out on November 16 in Los Angeles, CA. Check out the full itinerary below.

Get tickets HERE.

Buckle up for 85 To Africa!

The project marks the culmination of an unbelievable journey for Jidenna. Following the runaway success of his 2017 debut, The Chief, he was evicted from a rental home after the owner foreclosed without notifying him. He was scheduled to immediately begin a tour that began on the I-85 in Atlanta and ended in Johannesburg. Without a home to return to, he wound up living in cities across Africa and created this masterful soundtrack for a road trip across the Atlantic Ocean. This life-changing shift laid the groundwork for 85 TO AFRICA and what promises to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and definitive projects of 2019.

As a prelude to this journey, also shared an album trailer. In the visual, Jidenna chronicles the events leading up to his move in honest detail before giving a snapshot of what to expect on the album and this incredible journey. 

Watch it HERE.

Take a ride on 85 TO AFRICA with Jidenna, and you may never be the same…

Hip-hop needed a global voice, but it got a global leader in Jidenna. He rose to the forefront of the conversation with the double-platinum smash “Classic Man” [feat. Roman GianArthur], which garnered a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.” Kendrick Lamar hopped on the remix, and a chopped-and-screwed version appeared in the Academy® Award-winning Moonlight. Meanwhile, his debut The Chief received widespread acclaim from The New York Times, XXL, The Guardian, and more. Extending his influence, he graced the screen everywhere from NETFLIX’s Luke Cage and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to Insecure.

TRACKLISTING:

1.       Worth The Weight feat Seun Kuti 

2.       85 To Africa 

3.       Babouche feat Goldlink 

4.       Tribe 

5.       Sou Sou 

6.       Zodi feat Mr Eazi 

7.       Sufi Woman 

8.       Vaporiza 

9.       Pretty & Afraid 

10.   Jungle Fever 

11.   The Other Half feat St Beauty and Mereba

TOUR DATES:

10/2    Sacramento, CA

10/3    San Francisco, CA

10/5    Seattle, WA

10/6    Vancouver, BC

10/7    Portland, OR

10/8    Boise, ID

10/11  Salt Lake City, UT

10/12  Denver, CO

10/14  Minneapolis, MN

10/15  St. Louis, MO

10/17  Louisville, KY

10/18  Chicago, IL

10/19  Milwaukee, WI

10/20  Cincinnati, OH

10/22  Detroit, MI

10/23 Cleveland, OH

10/24  Toronto, ON

10/25  New Haven, CT

10/27  Philadelphia, PA

10/28  Boston, MA

10/30  Brooklyn, NY

11/1    Silver Springs, MD

11/2    Raleigh, NC

11/3    Charlotte, NC

11/5    Atlanta, GA

11/7    New Orleans, LA

11/8    Houston, TX

11/9    Dallas, TX

11/10  Austin, TX

11/13  Phoenix, AZ

11/14  San Diego, CA

11/15  Anaheim, CA

11/16  Los Angeles, CA

(August 23, 2019 — Los Angeles, CA) — Today, buzzing Illinois-born singer and songwriter AJ Mitchell releases his brand new Slow Dance EP. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

He paved the way for the EP with the singles “Talk So Much,” “Move On,” and the title track “Slow Dance” [featuring Ava Max]. An epic duet of rapidly rising pop stars, the latter already amassed 3.5 million total streams and attracted critical praise right out of the gate. Additionally, the four-track project includes the upbeat new anthem “Out My Mind,” which vaults into a high-energy hook and showcases his impressive range.

AJ previewed the EP during a special New York City Slow Dance release party for tastemakers, peers, and friends this week.

Slow Dance fuels AJ Mitchell’s ascent to pop stardom. Be sure to tune in to this year’s MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, August 26^th to see a special performance from the rising artist himself and stay tuned for more big news soon.

2019 has shaped up to be a breakout year for Mitchell. Amassing 40 million-plus streams since just January, he served up a string of scorching singles, including “All My Friends,” “Talk So Much,” “Move On,” and “After Hours” with Nina Nesbitt. In addition to features by Billboard, Just Jared, JR., Idolator, and more, Seventeen predicted, “your soon-to-be-favorite album.” Not to mention, he packed gigs across the country, delivering one unforgettable performance after another. Most recently, AJ was announced as one of Vevo’s newest LIFT acts of 2019, a coveted slot previously given to artists such as Sam Smith, Halsey, Khalid and Billie Eilish.

ABOUT AJ MITCHELL:

Sporting a slick and show-stopping voice, sharp songwriting chops, and endless charisma, AJ Mitchell emerges as a stylish and soulful new leading man for pop R&B. Born and raised in Bellville, IL, he went from uploading highly-trafficked covers on social media to personally writing and recording his 2017 breakout single “Used To Be.” The latter clocked 40 million Spotify streams to date as he inked a deal with Epic Records and relocated to Los Angeles.

With over 100 million-plus streams on tracks such as “I Don’t Want You Back, “Girls,” “All My Friends,” “Talk So Much,” and“Move On” and 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, he cemented himself as 2019’s fastest rising star. Acclaimed by Billboard, Idolator, and Seventeen, he sold out numerous headline shows and performed on The Today Show and Good Day New York. As the year went on, his rapid rise only accelerated. AJ flexes his star power and vocal prowess on the Slow Dance EP. Preceded by “Move On” and the blockbuster single and title track “Slow Dance” [feat. Ava Max], his songwriting and show-stopping spirit once again take center stage on upbeat and undeniable new anthem “Out My Mind.”

Now, he sets his sights on pop domination with every move.

(August 23, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Heating up August, Captain Cuts share a brand new single entitled “Summertime Love”with Digital Farm Animals. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

The song unites the Los Angeles-based multiplatinum-selling producer and DJ trio Captain Cuts with the UK DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer for a buoyant, bold, and bright poolside singalong. Backed by energetic house, dancefloor synths, and propulsive percussion, the song’s fusion of electronic fire and pop ambition sizzles and scorches. Be on the lookout for the premiere of the music video very soon and expect to hear this one at parties worldwide well beyond the summer season…

“Summertime Love” marks the first new music from Captain Cuts since their international smash collaboration “So Close”alongside NOTD, Felix Jaehn, and Georgia Ku. Not only did “So Close” amass over 160 million cumulative streams and counting, but it also held #1 at Dance Radio for multiple weeks and stands out as the #1 song with the most airplay at Dance Radio for the year. It also maintains the group’s staggering momentum as a force throughout popular music. The past 2 years, they cowrote songs with everyone from Steve Aoki, Carly Rae Jepsen, and What So Not to Whethan, Blink-182, MARINA and more.

Get ready for Captain Cuts to drop more music very soon. For now, fall in “Summertime Love.”

CAPTAIN CUTS:

Captain Cuts is a multi-platinum selling songwriting, production, and DJ group based in Los Angeles. The trio is composed of Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon and Ryan Rabin (also a member of Grouplove). Together they have produced and written massive songs for artists such as Walk The Moon (“Shut Up And Dance” & “One Foot”), Bebe Rexha (“I Got You”), Grouplove (“Tongue Tied”), Tove Lo, Halsey, and The Chainsmokers, among others. Their songs have an aggregate of more than 1 billion streams and over five million sales. Follow them on: Spotify, Instagram, Facebook

DIGITAL FARM ANIMALS:

Hailing from northwest London, artist, producer and songwriter Digital Farm Animals has masterminded irresistible pop hits like Dua Lipa’s breakthrough single “Be the One,” Galantis’s “No Money,” and Louis Tomlinson’s “Back to You” featuring Bebe Rexha, and more. He also achieved success with the likes of Hailee Steinfield, Galantis, and Cash Cash. He continued turning out club-ready records like “Tokyo Nights” with Shaun Frank and Dragonette and collaborations with Alan Walker and Tiesto. His new music unfolds over 2019. With “Lookin’ For” featuring Danny Ocean, “Next To You” + “Next To You Part II” with Becky G, featuring Davido and Rvssian, and “Without You Now” featuring AJ Mitchell, as the initial releases from his upcoming project, Digital Farm Animals brings his signature ingenuity to his most deeply hypnotic body of work to date.

EP DUE THIS FALL

“Rence is one of the breakout stars of 2019” – IDOLATOR

“Rence maintains his independence in an industry full of clones” – O.N.S

“His latest single ‘Expensive’ is just another step forward into the bright future the young artist has ahead” – ONES TO WATCH

(August 23, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Buzzing genre disruptor Rence unveils a new single entitled “Darkside” today. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

Rence continues to create a bold blend of his own; he blurs the lines separating pop, alternative, indie, and hip-hop effortlessly.“Darkside” tows the line between organic acoustic guitar and glitch-y beats. His voices slips towards a fiery falsetto as he promises,“I’ve got a darkside, I save it for you.” Be on the lookout for the premiere of the music video very soon!

About the song, he commented, “‘Darkside’ is about who I am – or who I’m not – right now. I wrote it questioning the kind of person I’ve been and wondering at what point does that start to change. The song is real-time honesty, and even though I literally just wrote it, its core has been in my mind for a while. It feels so good to get it out.”

Meanwhile, his previous single “Expensive” [feat. Noah Cyrus] continues to make waves and turn heads. The song is nearing 3 million global streams, while the music video has amassed over 500K YouTube/VEVO views. Of the latter, Billboard wrote, “Though the beat is quite dynamic, with synths and a toe-tapping bass line, the clip takes a darker turn, following closely with the lyrical meaning.” He also recently spoke at length on this current chapter and more to come with Substream Magazine in addition to sitting down with ONS, The Knockturnal, and ECHO around his sold out live debut at Baby’s Alright in New York.

Right now, Rence is hard at work on his debut EP, coming very soon!

Visit the “Darkside” now.

Sharing real life snapshots in song, Rence magnifies his personal perspective through a genre-less palette, bordering pop, alternative, electro, indie and hip-hop all at once, yet never dipping into one for too long. The Brooklyn-based artist, who was born in D.C. and spent his formative teen years in Seattle, first allowed listeners to hear this irresistible inner monologue on his breakthrough independent project, Pink. The project’s lead single “Baby Blue” racked up over 3 million Spotify streams as his total tally approached 7 million. Along the way, peers such as Chelsea Cutler and FLETCHER lent support as critical acclaim came fromHilly Dilly, Lyrical Lemonade, Ones To Watch, Elevator Magazine, and more. Tastemaker Zane Lowe handpicked “Ways To Go” as his “World Record” on Apple Music’s Beats 1.

Now, he transforms pop on his own terms.

Find Rence online:

Insta: @rence

Twitter: @yourstrulyrence

Facebook: @rence

Youtube: Rence

www.yourstrulyrence.com

NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “GOD’S FAVORITE” OUT NOW

(August 16, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) After receiving over 30 million-plus streams and drumming up critical acclaim, buzzing Seattle, WA rapper Travis Thompson is pleased to announce his debut album, Reckless Endangerment, due September 20 via AMBAUM/Epic Records. Thompson revealed the album’s release date and artwork yesterday to his fans via a mural painted in real-time in his hometown. Check out the announcement HERE.

Along with the album news, today he officially launches lead single “God’s Favorite” and its official music video, directed by Thompson himself with collaborator Dylan Fout. Get the song HERE and watch the video HERE.

Over a lush beat, he bobs and weaves between hyper-charged rhymes and a divinely catchy chant, “I feel like God’s favorite.” In the hilarious music video, Jesus decides to take a “Me Day” with “the homies.” So, he floats down to Earth, smokes up with Travis Thompson and his crew, and rages in a stretch limo, at a tattoo parlor, and in the club. This particular story might not be in the Bible, but it could be worthy of a whole New-er Testament, nonetheless. 

A true body of work, upcoming album sticks to a theme as wild as his wordplay. About its overarching concept, Thompson shared, “Reckless Endangerment is a misdemeanor. It’s living wrongfully. It’s a charge you get when you’re acting so recklessly you could get the people around you hurt. That’s kind of what my life is and what all of the homies lives are. We’re on this journey trying to find fulfillment, and we’re all lost as Hell trying to figure it out. No matter what, we bright each other with. To us, Reckless Endangerment is knowing better, but still choosing not to do better, yet never alone. It’s finding a substantial risk, and saying, ‘Fuck it’. Whether that’s right or wrong is up to you to decide.”

To celebrate the release, he fittingly returns home for what promises to be an unforgettable gig alongside special guests with ADÈ (Phil Adè) and Nyles Davis on September 20 at The Showbox in Seattle, WA. Get tickets HERE.

Reckless Endangerment follows up his RUNAWAYS EP, which tallied over 20 million Spotify streams and garnered tastemaker praise. Earmilk wrote, “Thompson is confident in his sound and rightfully so, this young rising rapper strapped with verbal dexterity, wide-ranging vocal control, and multisyllabic rhyme schemes. Sonically, he can be compared to a more aggressive, quirky Chance the Rapper; lyrically, he toys with a poetic variety of subjects.”

Get caught up in Reckless Endangerment with Travis Thompson this fall.

Hailing from the suburbs of Burien, WA, buzzing rapper Travis Thompson threads together emotionally charged and evocative stories with each and every rhyme. He blasted onto the mainstream radar during 2017 after earning the endorsement of fellow Pacific Northwest titan Macklemore who invited him to open up a sold-out North American tour and duet on a seminal performance during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Capitalizing on this momentum, he rolled tape on his 13-track independent full-length YOUGOOD?and accompanying feature-length film. Appropriately, it premiered at a sold-out movie theater in his hometown. Along the way, “Need You” eclipsed 5 million Spotify streams with numerous other songs crossing the one-million mark. 2019 sees him positioned for stardom with a new deal for Epic Records, his RUNAWAYS EP and full-length debut Reckless Endangerment coming September 20.

Follow Travis Thompson:

UNVEILS STOP-MOTION LYRIC MUSIC VIDEO

“Like some of the greats such as Amy Winehouse, Samm finds the perfect balance between his dark lyrics and uplifting instrumentals, luring you in with his rich, soulful vocals.”

-VOGUE

“Samm Henshaw has one of those voices that leaves an indelible mark.”

-THE FADER

“Warm like the sun…brings a show stopping level of emotion to the table.”

-i-D

“Samm Henshaw is the Pharrell-endorsed soul artist about to go global.”

-GQ

(August 15, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) Today, acclaimed UK singer/songwriter Samm Henshaw shares a new single entitled “The World Is Mine.”

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

BBC Radio 1 tastemaker MistaJam just exclusively premiered the song on his 1Xtra show. Built around a sample of the Nas classic “Made You Look” and produced by Pop & Oak [Rihanna, Alessia Cara, Nicki Minaj], Henshaw flips this hip-hop staple into a slick and simmering soul anthem. Backed by thick percussion and boisterous horns, he vaults from deep Delta blues-style crooning on the verses into a victorious and vibrant chant, “We got the whole world ahead and the whole world behind—nothing in the rear view but wasting time.”In tandem with the track, he shared an eye-catching and action-packed stop-motion lyric video. It will be followed up by an insane Quentin Tarantino-inspired caper music video, dropping imminently.

Watch the lyric video HERE!

“The World Is Mine” heralds Henshaw’s forthcoming full-length debut, landing in stores and at all digital retailers later this year. It arrives hot on the heels of his buzzing breakout“Church” [feat. EARTHGANG]. The latter clocked 11.8 million-plus streams and counting as he received widespread acclaim. Clash wrote, “In an age where religion has been misaligned and exploited by propagators of the far-right movement, Samm Henshaw is reclaiming the narrative,” and Complex claimed, “Whether you’re religious or not, Samm Henshaw’s new team-up with fun-loving duo EarthGang will surely give you reason to smile.”

With nimble vocal runs, a booming register, steeple-size range, and fiery fresh fusion of gospel, soul, and pop, Henshaw has all the makings of a bold and bright breaking superstar.

Born in London, Henshaw was raised by Nigerian parents, honing his love for Gospel and American soul in a church pastored by his father.  With his 2016 breakout debut The Sound Experiment EP and its follow up The Sound Experiment 2, he’s established himself as an inspiring new channeler of soul, coalescing his signature sound around filaments of pop, hip hop, gospel, and R&B.  Hand-picked by Chance the Rapper and James Bay to support their live treks, he’s also spent the past 2 years working and touring with the likes of Pharrell, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Maverick Sabre before hitting the U.S. at the beginning of the summer for well-received showcases kicking off his stateside debut.  His steady ascent has been chronicled by The Guardian and The Independent, with Henshaw also being cited as “One To Watch” by Spotify, Teen Vogue, Google, GQ, and others.

For more info on Samm Henshaw visit:

RICK ROSS UNLEASHES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TURNPIKE IKE”

SET TO EMBARK ON THE PORT OF MIAMI 2 TOUR NEXT MONTH

LAUNCHES TELEVISION TAKEOVER WITH ESPN FIRST TAKE AND THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON

(July 30, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA) The hottest sequel of the summer arrives today!

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon and Maybach Music Group mastermind Rick Ross returns with his new album, PORT OF MIAMI 2 [MMG/Epic Records]. 

Get it HERE!

Upon becoming available, it staked out a spot in the Top 2  of iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and #1 on the Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart.

PORT OF MIAMI 2 represents a full circle moment for the legendary rapper. Releasing on August 9, it marks the 13^th anniversary of his platinum-certified record-breaking debut, PORT OF MIAMI. At the same time, he pushes forward to the next level with tighter bars, bigger hooks, and more boss level bravado than ever before.

Already, recent singles—“Act A Fool” [feat. Wale], “BIG TIME” [feat. Swizz Beatz], and “Gold Roses” [feat. Drake]—tallied a cumulative total of 20 million-plus streams and counting. Elsewhere on the project, he blasts off vicious rhymes during “Born To Kill” [feat. Jeezy] and “Bogus Charms” [feat. Meek Mill]. Meanwhile, he continues a longstanding tradition with the sixth installment of his timeless “Mayback Music” song series in “Maybach Music VI” Elsewhere, “Rich ***** Lifestyle” [feat. Nipsey Hussle & Teyana Taylor] unites him with the late Los Angeles MC Nipsey Hussle on an eternal anthem. 

Check out the full tracklisting below!

He also formally introduces the album by also sharing the music video for the latest single “Turnpike Ike.” Once again, he delivers a cinematic companion to this bulletproof banger.

Watch it HERE [via Vevo/YouTube]

As part of the rollout, Ross engages a full-scale television takeover. He appears on ESPN’s First Take today. Next week, he graces the stage of NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on August 13 to perform “BIG TYME” [feat. Swizz Beatz and special guest Just Blaze]. Be sure to tune in!

Additionally, he revealed the dates to his headlining PORT OF MIAMI 2 TOUR. It kicks off Harbour Convention Center in Vancouver, BC, hits major markets coast-to-coast, and comes to a conclusion with  two-night stand at Gramercy Theater in New York, NY on October 15 and 16. Get tickets now at WWW.RICKROSSPOM2.COM. The full itinerary is enclosed below.

PORT OF MIAMI 2 is finally here, and the game will never be the same.

Since 2006, no bigger boss has emerged…

Rick Ross commands hip-hop not only as a true titan of the game, but also as a visionary C.E.O. His historic run accompanies five Billboard Top 200 #1 debuts and three #2 debuts, four Grammy Award® nominations, adorning the cover of Rolling Stone twice, and achieving accolades that may never be surpassed. His debut single “Hustlin” stands out as the “first mastertone ever certified RIAA platinum before the associated album had been released.” With millions of singles and albums sold, his voice remains inescapable. Not to mention, he championed and broke a roster of other superstars—ranging from Meek Mill to Wale—as part of Maybach Music Group. 

PORT OF MIAMI 2 is the return of the biggest boss that you’ve seen thus far, and his legacy is only getting bigger.

PORT OF MIAMI 2 TOUR DATES:

Sept 23                    Vancouver                               Harbour Convention Center

Sept 25                    San Francisco                          August Hall

Sept 26                    Los Angeles                             Belasco Theater

Sept 29                    Dallas                                      House of Blues

Sept 30                    Houston                                  House of Blues

Oct 1                       New Orleans                           The Fillmore

Oct 3                       Myrtle Beach                          House of Blues

Oct 6                       Raleigh                                    The Ritz

Oct 7                       Washington DC                       Fillmore

Oct 8                       Philadelphia                            Fillmore

Oct 11                     Toronto                                   The Phoenix

Oct 13                     Detroit                                    Fillmore

Oct 15                     New York                                Gramercy Theater

Oct 16                     New York                                Gramercy Theater

TRACKLISTING:

1.                   Act A Fool (feat. Wale)

2.                   Turnpike Ike

3.                   Nobody’s Favorite (feat. Gunplay)

4.                   Summer Reign (feat. Summer Walker)

5.                   White Lines (feat. Def Loaf)

6.                   Big Time (feat. Swiss Beatz)

7.                   Bogus Charms (feat. Meek Mill)

8.                   Rich ***** Lifestyle (feat. Nipsey Hussle & Teyana Taylor)

9.                   Born to Kill (feat. Jeezy)

10.               Fascinated

11.               I Still Pray (feat. YBN Lucci & Ball Greezy)

12.               Running The Streets (feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Denzel Curry)

13.               Vegas Residency

14.               Maybach Music V1 (Feat John Legend & Lil Wayne)

15.               Gold Roses (feat. Drake

Rick Ross Port of Miami 2 available on all DSPs

FOR RICK ROSS CONTACT:

Courtney Lowery

[email protected]

(August 9, 2019 — Los Angeles, CA) — Buzzing Illinois-born singer and songwriter AJ Mitchell shares a new single entitled “Slow Dance” featuring Ava Max. Get it HERE via Epic Records.

The song unites Mitchell with multiplatinum rising pop superstar Ava Max for a dynamic and diverse duet. The track balances these two unique and undeniable voices on one irresistible anthem. Most importantly, it arrives as one of the boldest, brightest, and biggest collaborations of the year.

Be on the lookout for the music video very soon!

2019 has shaped up to be a breakout year for Mitchell. Amassing 20 million-plus streams since just January, he served up a string of scorching singles, including “All My Friends,” “Talk So Much,” “Move On,” and, most recently, “Without You” with Nina Nesbitt. In addition to features by Billboard, Just Jared, JR., Idolator, and more, Seventeen predicted, “your soon-to-be-favorite album.” Not to mention, he packed gigs across the country, delivering one unforgettable performance after another.

As he prepares more music more later this year, “Slow Dance” with AJ Mitchell and Ava Max now.

ABOUT AJ MITCHELL

Sporting a slick and show-stopping voice, sharp songwriting chops, and endless charisma, AJ Mitchell emerges as a stylish and soulful new leading man for pop R&B. Born and raised in Bellville, IL, he went from uploading highly-trafficked covers on social media to personally writing and recording his 2017 breakout single “Used To Be.” The latter clocked 33 million Spotify streams as he inked a deal with Epic Records and relocated to Los Angeles.

Mitchell’s 2018 major label debut EP, Hopeful, maintained his meteoric momentum with a string of hits such as “I Don’t Want You Back” (19.1 million streams) and “Girls” (9.2 million streams). Meanwhile, he regularly averaged over 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His most recent tracks “All My Friends”, “Talk So Much” and “Move On” have amassed over 47 million streams combined. Attracting acclaim, VEVO named him a 2019 DSCVR “Artist To Watch,” and he performed on The Today Show,Good Day New York, and KTLA. Reaching 2 million cumulative followers by 2019, he kicked off the new year with the launch of the “Hopeful Tour” alongside his “No Plans” collaborator Marteen on the bill as support.

ABOUT AVA MAX

Crafting pop anthems with a much-needed dose of fiery female empowerment, global sensation Ava Max is a unique talent, blessed with a seismic voice, an individualistic high fashion mindset, and an undeniable knack for cinematic, theatrical pop. The daughter of Albanian immigrants, Max was born in Wisconsin but raised in Virginia where she began blowing away audiences long before even entering high school. Inspired by her parents’ courageous escape from the political turmoil that plagued their home country; she eventually made the move to LA to pursue her calling.  

Recently nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2019 MTV “Video Music Awards” alongside Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X, Ava has cemented her pop Ava has cemented her pop status with the success of her RIAA 2x-platinum certified hit “Sweet but Psycho” which spent three weeks in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 and peaked at #3 at USA Pop Radio. With over 650 million global streams and counting, “Sweet but Psycho,” which earned Max her first-ever Teen Choice Awards nomination for “Choice Pop Song,” is joined by an equally popular companion video which has garnered nearly 400 million views – watch HERE. Dubbed the “Princess of Pop” by V Magazine and “Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, Ava has been feted with a wide range of media attention, including features in Vanity Fair, Billboard, FORBES, PAPER, and more. Earlier this year, the rising pop artist made her national TV debut with performances of “Sweet but Psycho” on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The TODAY Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Most recently, Ava performed her irresistible empowerment anthem “So Am I” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And shared a double dose of new tracks, “Freaking Me Out” and “Blood, Sweat & Tears” which garnered instant praise from Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, Billboard and more.

ANNOUNCES 85 TO AFRICA TOUR THIS FALL

SECOND ALBUM 85 TO AFRICA ARRIVES AUGUST 23

(August 1, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rapper, singer, producer, artist, and actor Jidenna unveils the music video for his new single “Tribe” on VEVO today. 

Watch it HERE.

Get “Tribe” HERE and “Sufi Woman” HERE via Wondaland Records/Epic Records.

In the visual, Jidenna allows viewers to witness what typically happens at a gathering with his tribe, a vibe that feels like Stankonia meets Fela’s Shrine in Brooklyn. Shot during an intimate home soiree, he opens the door and welcomes the camera into a gathering of friends eating, drinking, smoking, and being merry. The action builds towards a climax of dancing as our host breaks it down with inimitable swagger, spirit, and style. Intercutting a long fluid tracking shot, the pacing mirrors the song’s jump from nimble verses into a chantable hook.

“Tribe” paves the way for his highly anticipated second full-length, 85 To Africa, coming on August 23, 2019.

Just last week, he surprised fans everywhere and the industry at large by dropping “Tribe” and “Sufi Woman.” Right from the jump, they garnered critical acclaim. Consequence of Sound called “Sufi Woman” a “hip swinger that applies trap drum programming and Auto-Tune accents to decades-old global sounds,” and dubbed “Tribe” a “more distinctly modern slow groove.” Touted among “The 9 Songs You Need To Hear This Week,” OkayAfrica. claimed, “he’s brought his A-game. Jidenna gives us a brilliant sneak preview with his two new singles.”

This fall, he brings the new album to life on the 85 To Africa across North America. It kicks off October 2 in Sacramento, CA, plays major markets coast to coast, and closes out on November 16 in Los Angeles, CA. Check out the full itinerary below.

Buckle up for more from 85 To Africa soon!

The project marks the culmination of an unbelievable journey for Jidenna. Following the runaway success of his 2017 debut, The Chief, he was evicted from a rental home after the owner foreclosed without notifying him. He was scheduled to immediately begin a tour that began on the I-85 in Atlanta and ended in Johannesburg. Without a home to return to, he wound up living in cities across Africa and created this masterful soundtrack for a road trip across the Atlantic Ocean. This life-changing shift laid the groundwork for 85 TO AFRICA and what promises to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and definitive projects of 2019.

As a prelude to this journey, also shared an album trailer. In the visual, Jidenna chronicles the events leading up to his move in honest detail before giving a snapshot of what to expect on the album and this incredible journey. 

Watch it HERE.

Take a ride on 85 TO AFRICA with Jidenna, and you may never be the same…

Hip-hop needed a global voice, but it got a global leader in Jidenna. He rose to the forefront of the conversation with the double-platinum smash “Classic Man” [feat. Roman GianArthur], which garnered a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.” Kendrick Lamar hopped on the remix, and a chopped-and-screwed version appeared in the Academy® Award-winning Moonlight. Meanwhile, his debut The Chief received widespread acclaim from The New York Times, XXL, The Guardian, and more. Extending his influence, he graced the screen everywhere from NETFLIX’s Luke Cage and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to Insecure.

TOUR DATES:

10/2       Sacramento, CA

10/3       San Francisco, CA

10/5       Seattle, WA

10/6       Vancouver, BC

10/7       Portland, OR

10/8       Boise, ID

10/11     Salt Lake City, UT

10/12     Denver, CO

10/14     Minneapolis, MN

10/15     St. Louis, MO

10/17     Louisville, KY

10/18     Chicago, IL

10/19     Milwaukee, WI

10/20     Cincinnati, OH

10/22     Detroit, MI

10/23    Cleveland, OH

10/24     Toronto, ON

10/25     New Haven, CT

10/27     Philadelphia, PA

10/28     Boston, MA

10/30     Brooklyn, NY

11/1       Silver Springs, MD

11/2       Raleigh, NC

11/3       Charlotte, NC

11/5       Atlanta, GA

11/7       New Orleans, LA

11/8       Houston, TX

11/9       Dallas, TX

11/10     Austin, TX

11/13     Phoenix, AZ

11/14     San Diego, CA

11/15     Anaheim, CA

11/16     Los Angeles, CA

NEW ALBUM PORT OF MIAMI 2 OUT AUGUST 9

LATEST SINGLE “GOLD ROSES” FEATURING DRAKE AVAILABLE NOW 

(July 30, 2018 – Los Angeles, CA) Time to do summer up “BIG TYME”…

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon and Maybach Music Group mastermind Rick Ross uncovers a blockbuster music video for his latest single “BIG TYME” [feat. Swizz Beatz] today. 

Watch it HERE.

Continuing a career tradition of big screen-worthy visuals, the legendary MC takes over his native Miami, cruising in foreign automobiles, hitting the high seas on a yacht, and rapping with the same force and fire that solidified him as a trendsetter. This time around, a cast of superstars joins him for the ride. DJ Khaled cameos as Swizz Beatz serves up his undeniable ad-libs. Moreover, model, influencer, and actress Jordyn Woods appears in a red hot headline-making turn. The beauty stuns in every scene she’s in, as she plays alongside the Biggest In The Game. 

Don’t miss this event-level collaboration…

It appropriately sets the stage for the arrival of Ross’s new album, PORT OF MIAMI 2 [MMG/Epic Records], coming August 9, 2019.

Last Friday, he shared another anthem entitled “GOLD ROSES” [feat. Drake], increasing anticipation for the record to a boiling point. Listen here! 

Get ready to go back to where it all began and where Rick Ross first changed hip-hop forever on Port Of Miami 2. Visit the official site: http://rickrosspom2.com

Since 2006, no bigger boss has emerged…

Rick Ross commands hip-hop not only as a true titan of the game, but also as a visionary C.E.O. His historic run accompanies five Billboard Top 200 #1 debuts and three #2 debuts, four Grammy Award® nominations, adorning the cover of Rolling Stone twice, and achieving accolades that may never be surpassed. His debut single “Hustlin” stands out as the “first mastertone ever certified RIAA platinum before the associated album had been released.”  With millions of singles and albums sold, his voice remains inescapable. Not to mention, he championed and broke a roster of other superstars—ranging from Meek Mill to Wale—as part of Maybach Music Group. 

PORT OF MIAMI 2 is the return of the biggest boss that you’ve seen thus far, and his legacy is only getting bigger.

BIG TYME ft. Swizz BeatzSmart URL:https://smarturl.it/BIGTYME

GOLD ROSES ft. Drake Smart URL: https://smarturl.it/GoldRoses

NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “ALL THE TIME” OUT NOW

CONTINUES INTERNATIONAL TOUR WITH ED SHEERAN

(July 22, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Zara Larsson returns to the states this fall for the second leg of her “Don’t Worry About Me” tour. The nine-show tour kicks off in Seattle on September 17^th, continues through major markets, and concludes in Atlanta on October 3^rd.

View full tour dates below and get tickets HERE.

Zara’s most recent single “All The Time” continues to make waves racking up over 20 million streams, while the bold and bright music video has over 10 million views and counting. Co-written by a female power trio of Zara, Noonie Bao [Camila Cabello, Charli XCX] and Ilsey Juber [Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus] and produced by Linus Wiklund [Zedd, Alessia Cara], “All The Time” possesses all the ingredients of a summertime smash.

The song arrives hot on the heels of her blockbuster collaboration with BTS—“A Brand New Day” for the group’s A Brand New Day (BTS WORLD OST Part.2). Featuring and co-written by Zara in addition to production from GRAMMY® Award-winning mastermind Mura Masa, it clocked 12 million cumulative streams in under a week and received widespread acclaim. Touted among “All The Best New Pop Music From This Week,” UPROXX praised the tune’s “really interesting, dynamic sound,” and Rolling Stonedubbed it an “upbeat, shimmering number.” Additionally, it garnered looks from HYPEBAE, Billboard, and more.

Following the sold-out first leg of her North American headline tour, Zara continues to bring her high-energy and unstoppable live show to international stadiums alongside Ed Sheeran through August.

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Zara Larsson soon!

2019 represents a banner moment for Zara. Her recent release “Don’t Worry About Me” already clocked over 70 million streams. Inspiring widespread critical acclaim, Billboard proclaimed it, “a bouncy new self-empowerment anthem,” and Clash crowned it “a tour de force of pop energy.”  Meanwhile, “Ruin My Life” just surpassed 358 million cumulative streams. Discussing the song, she sat down with Time who claimed, “Zara Larsson is a pop star who’s about more than just the music.” Her total streams exceed 4.4 billion to date.

Every once in a while, a woman comes along and flips everything upside down. When it comes to pop music, Zara Larsson is that woman. The 21-year-old Swedish singer and songwriter quietly ascended to the forefront of modern pop with undeniable talent, uncompromising attitude, and unbelievable songcraft. As a result, she made history. Her RIAA gold-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, holds the distinction of being “the second most-streamed debut on Spotify by a female artist ever,” eclipsing 5 billion streams. Among a bevy of smashes, “Ain’t My Fault” went gold, “Lush Life” went platinum and “Never Forget You” with MNEK went triple-platinum. Among numerous accolades, she has won favorite Swedish Star at the Nickelodeon Kid’s choice awards 2016, 2017 and 2018! She also landed best newcomer and worldwide act at the 2016 MTV EMA’s. She notably took the stage at the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to perform “Symphony” alongside Clean Bandit. Meanwhile, she achieved four Swedish Grammi Awards, (2018) namely “Best Song,” “Best Album,” and “Artist of the Year” Snagged spot’s on TIME Magazine’s “30 Most Influential Teens of 2016,” Billboard’s “21 Under 21” of 2017, Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2018. Additionally, she has received nominations at the Teen Choice Awards, MTV VMAs, and more.

Get ready for her second full-length album and more surprises coming very soon!

TOUR DATES

(July 5, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Today, award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Zara Larsson shares the Don Diablo Remix of her latest single “All The Time.” Get it HERE via TEN/Epic Records. This marks her first collaboration with the iconic producer renowned byEDM.com as “Future House’s Founding Father.”

Diablo infuses the track with big room energy and club flavor, translating it to the dance floor seamlessly. Meanwhile, the new production flourishes perfectly complement Zara’s impressive range. The collaboration illustrates another level of versatility for the songstress all-round.

Meanwhile, the original “All The Time” generated over 10.9 million streams and 3.9 million YouTube/VEVO views for the music video in under two weeks. Receiving widespread critical acclaim, The Guardian summed it up as “Sound of the summer.” Elite Daily named it among “10 Happy Love Songs For Summer That Make For The Ultimate Dating Playlist.” Additionally, Idolator dubbed it, “Another bop.”

Be on the lookout for more music from Zara Larsson soon.

2019 represents a banner moment for Zara. Her recent release “Don’t Worry About Me” already clocked over 65 million streams. Inspiring widespread critical acclaim, Billboard proclaimed it, “a bouncy new self-empowerment anthem,” and Clash crowned it “a tour de force of pop energy.”  Meanwhile, “Ruin My Life” just surpassed 351 million cumulative streams. Discussing the song, she sat down with Time who claimed, “Zara Larsson is a pop star who’s about more than just the music.” Her total streams exceed 4.3 billion to date.

Every once in a while, a woman comes along and flips everything upside down. When it comes to pop music, Zara Larsson is that woman. The 21-year-old Swedish singer and songwriter quietly ascended to the forefront of modern pop with undeniable talent, uncompromising attitude, and unbelievable songcraft. As a result, she made history. Her RIAA gold-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, holds the distinction of being “the second most-streamed debut on Spotify by a female artist ever,” eclipsing 5 billion streams. Among a bevy of smashes, “Ain’t My Fault” went gold, “Lush Life” went platinum and “Never Forget You” with MNEK went triple-platinum. Among numerous accolades, she has won favorite Swedish Star at the Nickelodeon Kid’s choice awards 2016, 2017 and 2018! She also landed best newcomer and worldwide act at the 2016 MTV EMA’s. She notably took the stage at the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to perform “Symphony” alongside Clean Bandit. Meanwhile, she achieved four Swedish Grammi Awards, (2018) namely “Best Song,” “Best Album,” and “Artist of the Year” Snagged spot’s on TIME Magazine’s “30 Most Influential Teens of 2016,” Billboard’s “21 Under 21” of 2017, Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2018. Additionally, she has received nominations at the Teen Choice Awards, MTV VMAs, and more.

Following a sold-out North American headline tour, Zara brings her high-energy and unstoppable live show to stadiums alongside Ed Sheeran through August.

Get ready for her second full-length album and more surprises coming very soon!

POWERHOUSE COLLABORATION WITH BTS “A BRAND NEW DAY” OUT NOW

CONTINUES TOUR WITH ED SHEERAN

(June 21, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Zara Larsson shares her new single and music video entitled “All The Time” today. 

Get it HERE via TEN/Epic Records.

The colorful carnival clip showcases Zara like audiences have never seen her before. Soon, we meet not just our leading lady, but two alter egos. The Zara’s take the stage in a quirky choreographed routine (choreographed by JaQuel Knight) as unforgettable as the track’s magnetic hook.

Watch it HERE.

Co-written by a female power trio of Zara, Noonie Bao [Camila Cabello, Charli XCX] and Ilsey Juber [Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus] and produced by Linus Wiklund [Zedd, Alessia Cara], “All The Time” possesses all the ingredients of a summertime smash.

The song arrives hot on the heels of her blockbuster collaboration with BTS—“A Brand New Day” for the group’s anxiously awaited A Brand New Day (BTS WORLD OST Part.2). Featuring and co-written by Zara in addition to production from GRAMMY® Award-winning mastermind Mura Masa, it clocked over 7.7 million cumulative streams in under a week and received widespread acclaim. Touted among “All The Best New Pop Music From This Week,” UPROXX praised the tune’s “really interesting, dynamic sound,” and Rolling Stone dubbed it an “upbeat, shimmering number.” Additionally, it garnered looks from Billboard, Pitchfork and more.

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Zara Larsson soon!

2019 represents a banner moment for Zara. Her recent release “Don’t Worry About Me” already clocked over 59 million streams. Inspiring widespread critical acclaim, Billboard proclaimed it, “a bouncy new self-empowerment anthem,” and Clash crowned it “a tour de force of pop energy.”  Meanwhile, “Ruin My Life” just surpassed 342 million cumulative streams. Discussing the song, she sat down with Time who claimed, “Zara Larsson is a pop star who’s about more than just the music.” Her total streams exceed 4.2 billion to date.

Every once in a while, a woman comes along and flips everything upside down. When it comes to pop music, Zara Larsson is that woman. The 21-year-old Swedish singer and songwriter quietly ascended to the forefront of modern pop with undeniable talent, uncompromising attitude, and unbelievable songcraft. As a result, she made history. Her RIAA gold-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, holds the distinction of being “the second most-streamed debut on Spotify by a female artist ever,” eclipsing 5 billion streams. Among a bevy of smashes, “Ain’t My Fault” went gold, “Lush Life” went platinum and “Never Forget You” with MNEK went triple-platinum. Among numerous accolades, she has won favorite Swedish Star at the Nickelodeon Kid’s choice awards 2016, 2017 and 2018! She also landed best newcomer and worldwide act at the 2016 MTV EMA’s. She notably took the stage at the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert to perform “Symphony” alongside Clean Bandit. Meanwhile, she achieved four Swedish Grammi Awards, (2018) namely “Best Song,” “Best Album,” and “Artist of the Year” Snagged spot’s on TIME Magazine’s “30 Most Influential Teens of 2016,” Billboard’s “21 Under 21” of 2017, Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2018. Additionally, she has received nominations at the Teen Choice Awards, MTV VMAs, and more.

Following a sold-out North American headline tour, Zara brings her high-energy and unstoppable live show to stadiums alongside Ed Sheeran through August.

Get ready for her second full-length album and more surprises coming very soon!