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.

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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

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(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!

ANNOUNCES SHOW AT BABY’S ALL RIGHT IN BROOKLYN, NY JULY 24

(June 21, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Following support from the likes of Zane Lowe and Ones To Watch and nearly 7 million independent streams, buzzing genre disruptor Rence shares his brand new single “Expensive” [feat. Noah Cyrus] today. The song marks his official debut for Epic Records and kicks off what promises to be a momentous year for the artist.

Get it HERE.

“Expensive” pairs a propulsive beat and glowing synths with handclaps and a slick bass line. Rence’s voice slips into a deep and dynamic timbre on the priceless chant, “It’s not that I don’t want to, I just can’t afford to love you.” Cyrus appears on the second verse before joining him in hypnotic harmony on the hook punctuated by iridescent guitar and emotional ad-libs.

About the track, Cyrus said, “I’ve been in my own world for almost 11 months, and I’m so excited Rence is my first collab back. The record was undeniable from the moment I heard it, and it sounded electric when we had it finished.”

Rence commented, “‘Expensive’ is about when you feel like you’ve given someone so much that you’ve depleted your own resources—like you have nothing left to give. It’s not that you don’t want to give that person the world, but you just can’t afford to anymore, because it’s starting to really hurt you. It’s about looking out for and loving yourself in a sense. Noah added another dimension to the song I didn’t even know existed—I just couldn’t believe it when I heard her verse!”

Be on the lookout for the upcoming music video soon!

Next up, Rence introduces himself on stage in New York, announcing his first show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn July 24. Get tickets HERE.

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 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.

Find Rence online:

Insta: @rence

Twitter: @yourstrulyrence

Facebook: @rence

Youtube: Rence

www.yourstrulyrence.com

SET TO PERFORM ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA AUGUST 1

ON TOUR WORLDWIDE THIS SUMMER

(June 14, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – After teasing its impending arrival, K-pop supergroup and worldwide phenomenon, Monsta X, unveil their brand new single “WHO DO U LOVE?” [feat. French Montana] today. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records.

The English-language anthem highlights the interplay of their powerhouse voices over a hummable bass line, percussive snaps, shimmering keys, and a danceable groove. It swings from bright global pop into a sizzling hip-hop cameo courtesy of French Montana before the hard-hitting hypnotic hook: “Who do u love? Is it him or me? Cause I can’t take the pressure anymore. Who do u love? Girl, it’s killing me. If you can’t say that I’m the one for sure, then I’m walking out the door.”

Additionally, Monsta X and French Montana shot a big screen-worthy music video together, dropping hot on the tune’s heels very soon! The track is also slated to impact Pop radio on July 15^th.

Next up, Monsta X make their North American television debut when they perform “WHO DO U LOVE?” live on ABC’s Good Morning America Thursday August 1, 2019.

Be sure to tune in.

The group continue to make headlines. 2019 has been nothing short of a breakthrough year as they sold out arenas worldwide, racked up tens of millions of streams, and attracted unanimous praise. Forbes recently predicted, “Monsta X are making moves toward an overseas crossover.”

Right now, they’re in the midst of the seventeen-date “we are here” world tour. It spans Bangkok, Australia, and Europe before touching down stateside for six dates starting in Dallas, TX July 25 at Verizon Theatre. Fittingly, the jaunt concludes at one of the nation’s most hallowed venues, The Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 10.

Check out the full itinerary below.

Get ready for more from Monsta X soon!

Inventively fusing K-Pop, wild hip-hop, rock energy, and universal pop power, Monsta X set the tone for the international sound. Averaging over 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the group boast a catalog of smashes, including “HERO” [31 million Spotify streams], “DRAMARAMA” [24 million Spotify streams], and “Beautiful” [20 million Spotify streams]. Most recently, their 2019 Steve Aoki collaboration, “Play It Cool,” put up over 11 million Spotify streams and staked out a spot on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart. Entertainment Tonight praised it, and Idolator described it as “a feast for the eyes and ears, and a reminder why Monsta X is one of the hottest acts on the planet right now.”

Their latest offering, Take.2 We Are Here, bowed at #5 on the Billboard top World Albums Chart and garnered acclaim from  Complex, Idolator, Billboard, Cosmopolitan, and NME. Paper Magazine put it best though, “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that Monsta X’s darkly textured but nonetheless high-energy music is the reason why they stand apart from other acts in the vibrant and constantly expanding K-Pop scene.” Not to mention, they also peaked at #4 on the coveted Social 50.

With new music on the way, the group makes history this fall as “the first K-pop group at the iHeartRadioMusic festival in Las Vegas” on September 21, 2019.

MONTSA X WORLD TOUR

Follow Monsta X at:

Twitter: @officialmonstax

Insta: @official_monsta_x

Facebook: @officialmonstax

YouTube: starshipTV

JOINS FORCES WITH BTS FOR “A BRAND NEW DAY” PRODUCED BY MURA MASA & AVAILABLE ON A BRAND NEW DAY (BTS WORLD OST PART.2)

CONTINUES TOUR ALONGSIDE ED SHEERAN

(June 14, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Zara Larsson will unveil her new single and music video entitled “All The Time” on next Friday June 21, 2019 via Epic Records/TEN.

Pre-save 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” has all the makings of a summer anthem. It spotlights Zara’s dynamic delivery over upbeat shimmering synths and finger-snaps, as bright verses give way to a guitar-driven refrain. After one listen, you will be singing along to it all the time. Be on the lookout for the music video soon! 

Zara continues to extend her influence worldwide. She recently joined forces with global superstars BTS to co-write “A Brand New Day” for the group’s anxiously awaited A Brand New Day (BTS WORLD OST Part.2) — available today. Her instantly recognizable lyrical sensibility drives the track over production from GRAMMY® Award-winning mastermind Mura Masa and adds another dimension to the globally beloved BTS sound. This marks the second single from the highly anticipated BTS World mobile game. 

2019 represents a banner moment for Zara. Her recent release “Don’t Worry About Me” already clocked over 38 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 305 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 alongsideEd Sheeran through August.

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

KASKADE & MEGHAN TRAINOR “WITH YOU” LISTEN NOW – http://smarturl.it/WithYouMTxK

KASKADE & MEGHAN TRAINOR “WITH YOU” – PSEUDO VIDEO – https://smarturl.it/WithYouPseudoVideo

(June 14, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – One is a legend responsible for smashing boundaries in electronic music, the other has set and broken records for women in the music industry. Together,KASKADE and MEGHAN TRAINOR make magic on “WITH YOU” (via Sony Music Columbia). Speaking of the song , KASKADE says “MEGHAN TRAINOR had the same effect on me as she did on the greater part of the human population when she came into the music scene. Her voice is infectious and distinctive and the soul behind that voice is an absolute authentic force-of-nature. When the opportunity came to work with her it was an easy yes for me. I knew we could put something together that would be fun, meaningful and above all, sticky enough that people can’t help but sing it after one listen. “With You” was a pleasure to put together with MEGHAN, and I can’t wait for everyone to start singing along.” Of the collaboration MEGHANsays, “It was a dream come true to work with KASKADE! He’s a legend and I truly love this song we did together!”

Their collaboration “WITH YOU” highlights KASKADE`s production prowess and ear for melody, along with MEGHAN TRAINOR´s award-winning songwriting (written alongside Sarah Aarons, Robert Gerongco & Samuel Gerongco). In keeping with the self-empowering and triumphant themes of her writing, TRAINOR sings about how she’s tired of wasting her time on men that leave her unsatisfied. KASKADE provides a powerful but sublime instrumental, turning her vocal into an irresistible chorus and laying down textures as fluffy as clouds.

KASKADE (Columbia) has been setting the bar for electronic dance music for decades. A multiple Grammy® nominated pioneer in more ways than one, KASKADE has brought his live sets to arenas around the world. Sold-out shows at venues like the Staples Center in LA and Barclays Center in NYC have made him one of the most successful DJs in history. He’s been voted the world’s best DJ on more than one occasion and has paved the way for electronic music in Las Vegas, taking a residency in 2010 that predicted the wave of superstar parties and events to come. KASKADE has had a number of smash hit collaborations with the likes of deadmau5 and Skrillex, and in May of 2019 released his third installment of the REDUX EP series, which held down the #1 spot on iTunes Dance/Electronic Albums chart. KASKADE’s signature sound has been omnipresent as he has headlined on the mainstage of every prominent music festival this season, and he shows no signs of letting up as his own curated two-day festival on the beach, Sun Soaked, is bending the internet’s capacity for how much people can look forward to July.

MEGHAN TRAINOR first made history in 2014 with her diamond-certified smash single “All About That Bass.” The GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist stands out as “one of only five female artists to achieve a diamond certification from the RIAA”—an honor bestowed upon only 15 other singles to date. Thus far, she has garnered a GRAMMY® Award and achieved seven multi-platinum singles and two platinum albums, sold out three world tours, penned multi-platinum hits for peers across pop and country, and received countless industry awards and nominations. Expanding her influence, she starred on FOX’s hit series THE FOUR: Battle for Stardom for two seasons. Following 2018 anthems “No Excuses” and “Let You Be Right,” she celebrated Valentine’s Day 2019 with the love-themed six-song Love Train EP, which paves the way for more surprises to come.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE SOON

(June 6, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – After breaking the news on social media earlier this week, GRAMMY® Award-winning Atlanta hip-hop superstar and multiplatinum trailblazer Future serves up his brand new EP, Save Me, tomorrow June 7. 

Get it HERE via Epic Records/Freebandz Entertainment. 

Save Me might just be his most vulnerable, visual, and vital statement yet. This time around, he widens the scope of his signature sound through integration of icy guitars and sparse beats. The opener “XanaX Damage” allows his warbling croon to take flight over delicate acoustic strumming. Meanwhile, “St. Lucia” splits between adlibs about “Tommy Lee and Pam” and “the preacher” as he weaves together a narrative of temptation calling. “Please Tell Me” hinges on a priceless chant of, “Please, please tell me it’s one of a kind,” and “Shotgun” blasts off a tightly wound hook. Everything crescendos towards the somber final transmission “Love Thy Enemies” where guitar entwines with the plea, “I need angels, I need angels,” on its way off to the heavens.

Check out the full tracklisting below.

For the artwork and photography, Future enlisted the talents of none other than disruptive high-fashion house Enfants Riches Déprimés and its visionary founder Henri Alexander Levy [Daft Punk, Billie Eilish]. Together, they envisioned the gothic impressionistic palette seen on the cover, merging black-and-white portraiture with decaying urban charcoal. The piece speaks to the continued evolution of Future‘s presentation and cements him as a style trailblazer.

The seven-track project arrives hot on the heels of his seventh album, Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD—released in January. Not only did it bow at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 as his fifth solo offering to top the charts, but it also garnered acclaim from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, XXL who gave it a coveted XL rating. In the wake of its release, he performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Ellen.

As he innovates once more, Future arrives to save the game yet again. 

Be on the lookout for a lot more.

(Photo: Henri Alexander Levy)  

ABOUT FUTURE:

Where would hip-hop be without Future? With millions of singles and albums sold, countless packed shows, and streams in the billions, his shadow looms heavy over the game. He carried trap music from the bandos to fashion shows as a generation of Southern artists rose in his wake. A decade-long grind gave rise to an unbelievable string of mixtapes, reaching its apex on the trifecta of Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights. 2015’s DS2 became his first of five number one debuts on the Billboard Top 200 followed by What a Time To Be Alive with Drake and Evol. In 2017, he unleashed the platinum-certified Future and gold-selling Hndrxx back-to-back and emerged as “the first artist to release two Billboard Top 200 number ones in consecutive weeks.” Future‘s “Mask Off” went quadruple-platinum, ascended to #5 on the Hot 100, and became his biggest smash yet. He performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, lit up Coachella, and headlined the massive “Nobody Safe” Tour. As he covered issues of GQ, Rolling Stone, and XXL, Hndrxx graced year-end lists from Pitchfork, Complex, Entertainment Weekly, Noisey, Variety, and more. He teamed with Young Thug for the collaborative epic Super Slimey, which captured #2 on the Billboard Top 200 upon arrival. Extending his reach yet again, he provided the soundtrack for the high-profile Superfly remake as he readies a barrage of new projects to be unveiled at his signature prolific pace. 2019 saw him win his first GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Best Rap Performance” for “King’s Dead” alongside Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and James Blake.

TRACKLISTING:

1.       XanaX Damage

2.       St. Lucia

3.       Please Tell Me

4.       Shotgun

5.       Government Official

6.       Extra

7.       Love Thy Enemies        

FUTURE – SAVE ME

Pharrell Williams releases original song “Letter To My Godfather” as tribute to Clarence Avant and his impact on the music industry and African American history.

THE BLACK GODFATHER is available today globally on Netflix and in select theaters

(Los Angeles, CA — June 7, 2019) Netflix and Epic Records announce the release of “Letter To My Godfather” written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, as featured in the Netflix Original Documentary The Black Godfather. The feature film releases today globally on Netflix and in select theaters. The song releases today at digital retail, get it HERE. 

The Black Godfather charts the exceptional and unlikely rise of Clarence Avant, a music executive whose trailblazing behind-the-scenes accomplishments impacted the legacies of icons such as Bill Withers, Quincy Jones, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron, and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Nicole Avant, a producer of the film and daughter of Clarence Avant, showed the film to Williams, who was instantly inspired by Mr. Avant’s pursuit of excellence for others. Williams began writing “Letter To My Godfather” the same evening. 

“Clarence Avant connects us all through his incredible impact since before I was born up until now,” said Williams. “He’s the godfather to so many of us — and not just African Americans, most of the industry.”

Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Reginald Hudlin, The Black Godfather hosted its world premiere on Monday in Los Angeles. Williams, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jamie Foxx, Chadwick Boseman, Queen Latifah, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, Laura Dern, Hank Aaron, Diane Warren, “L.A.” Reid, Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam, Cedric the Entertainer, Babyface and more attended — many of whom appear in the film and have been impacted by Avant’s work firsthand.

The song, “Letter To My Godfather” is available on all digital streaming platforms.

“LETTER TO MY GODFATHER”

Written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo

Performed by Pharrell Williams

Courtesy of i am OTHER Entertainment

By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

ABOUT THE BLACK GODFATHER

For decades, the world’s most high profile entertainers, athletes and politicians have turned to a single man for advice during the most pivotal moments in their lives and careers, including Grammy Award® winners, Hall of Famers, a Heavyweight Champion of the World and two U.S. Presidents. That man is Clarence Avant.

The Black Godfather charts the exceptional and unlikely rise of Avant, a music executive whose trailblazing behind-the-scenes accomplishments impacted the legacies of icons such as as Bill Withers, Quincy Jones, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron, and Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

Driven by a sense of equality, loyalty, and justice, Avant left the Jim Crow south behind to emerge as a powerhouse negotiator at a time when deep-seated racism penetrated every corner of America. Avant defied notions of what a black executive could do, redefining the industry for entertainers and executives of color, and leaving a legacy of altruism for others to emulate.

Directed by Academy Award® nominee Reginald Hudlin and featuring interviews with Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, Lionel Richie, Suzanne de Passe, David Geffen, Jerry Moss, Cicely Tyson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Jamie Foxx, among others, The Black Godfather pulls the curtain back on the maestro himself, projecting a spotlight on the man who’s spent his entire career ensuring that it shined on others.

ABOUT EPIC RECORDS
A Sony Music Entertainment Company, Epic Records has launched the careers of GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artists and influential icons since its foundation back in 1953, building a storied history as home to game-changing superstars, including Michael Jackson, George Michael Céline Dion, Boston, Pearl Jam, Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Sly & the Family Stone, to name a few.  The 2019 roster encompasses various trend-setting legends like Mariah Carey, OutKast, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade, Judas Priest, and more as well as some of the 21^st century’s biggest and most incomparable acts, namely Future, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Meghan Trainor, 21 Savage, Sara Bareilles, Rick Ross, French Montana, Jennifer Hudson, Swizz Beatz, Jidenna, Zara Larsson, and many others.

ABOUT NETFLIX

Netflix is the world’s leading internet entertainment service with over 148 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Press Contacts:

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ANIME-INSPIRED MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW

WATCH HERE

“…the true beauty and promise of Christian Rich is in their nuanced productions, allowing their collaborators to shine.” – NPR

“…prolific hip-hop producers, plain and simple…” – Pigeons and Planes

[JUNE 7, 2019 – NEW YORK, NY] GRAMMY® Award-nominated production duo Christian Rich—consisting of twin brothers Kehinde and Taiwo Hassan—have unleashed their new single and music video “Shibuya (Ghost II)” today featuring Jaden [Smith], Vic Mensa and Belly. Get the track HERE via Epic Records and watch the Anime-inspired music video HERE.

After dropping debut album ‘FW14’ in 2015, with features from GoldLink, Vince Staples and Jay Sean, “Shibuya (Ghost II)” is a continuation of Christian Rich’s keen ear for collaboration, as well as sharpening their knack for eerie, yet warm club-ready rap.

On the genesis of the tracks, the guys explain: “We created this track while on a recording trip in LA.  When we got back to Berlin, we sent the track to Jaden, Vic Mensa, and later Belly.  Jaden finished his verses within a day or so.  We were looking for just one verse from each artist but Jaden did 3 verses and liked the song so much that they asked if they could release a version of song as well as, which we thought was dope and agreed to it.”

That ended up becoming “Ghost“, which racked up over 80 million streams. Fast forward to now,  “Shibuya (Ghost II) ” is the next chapter and Christian Rich’s take on the “Super Team” concept, similar to the NBA.

“Delivering songs with superstars all on one song, we see them like combining the Avengers.  Visually we created a short film concept to bring a new look to contemporary music but with nostalgic elements that connect the viewer to forgotten childhood adventures”. Accordingly, the music video is an anime-inspired journey through the Shibuya district in Tokyo: “We wanted to touch on the cartoons we watched as kids in Nigeria – G-Force, He-Man, stuff that’s nostalgic.”

ABOUT CHRISTIAN RICH

Production Duo Christian Rich is formed of twins Kehinde Hassan and Taiwo Hassan. They’ve been nominated for Grammys, and they’ve probably worked on some of your favorite songs. To list a few names: Childish Gambino, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, Drake – Christian Rich have been behind the production for some of these acts most forward-thinking tracks. If you really want the history, they’ve been making records since 2001, back when they were students and had moved back across to Chicago from Nigeria, where they’d spent a few years as kids. They sold beats at school, for as little as $25. Later, as part of a production company, they placed songs with the likes of Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and The Clipse. But after a short while they decided to set out on their own, launching with solo self-produced single “Famous Girl” in 2009.

This track caught the attention of Shay Hayley of N.E.R.D, who initially managed the duo. And as a result, their music found its way to Pharrell Williams too. He liked their stuff, and immediately brought them in to work on a record with Diddy – “he called Puffy right away, telling him ‘I’ve got the guys that’ll help you finish your album!” says Taiwo. From there, they’ve built up their discography of features and moved between Atlanta, Los Angeles and now to their current residence, in Berlin.

Follow Christian Rich:

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LAUNCH SUMMER WORLD TOUR JUNE 1

(May 28, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Continuing a banner year marked by sold out arena shows, tens of millions of streams, and widespread critical acclaim, K-pop supergroup and worldwide phenomenon, Monsta X, sign to Epic Records for their English language recordings and worldwide distribution ex Korea.

“K-pop has indelibly impacted the global conversation and influenced culture everywhere. At the top of that conversation, you’ll find Monsta X. They’re ushering the genre into the future with an original style befitting of their experience, passion, and diverse influences. We’re honored to welcome them to the Epic Records family,” said Epic Records Chairman and C.E.O. Sylvia Rhone.

“We are thrilled to join the Epic Family alongside some of the artists we admire the most. This is like a dream come true and we still can’t believe that this is happening to us. We can’t thank our monbebe enough for their endless support and for making everything possible,” said Monsta X.

The big news precedes the launch of the group’s seventeen-date “we are here” world tour. After kicking off in Bangkok June 1, the boys jet-set from Australia to Europe before touching down stateside for six dates starting in Dallas, TX July 25 at Verizon Theatre. Fittingly, the jaunt concludes at one of the nation’s most hallowed venues, The Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 10. Check out the full itinerary below.

Right now, Monsta X are hard at work on new music—coming soon.

Inventively fusing K-Pop, wild hip-hop, rock energy, and universal pop power, Monsta X set the tone for the international sound. Averaging over 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the group boast a catalog of smashes, including “HERO” [31 million Spotify streams], “DRAMARAMA” [24 million Spotify streams], and “Beautiful” [14 million Spotify streams]. Most recently,  their 2019 Steve Aoki collaboration, “Play It Cool,” put up over 9 million Spotify streams and staked out a spot on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart. Entertainment Tonight praised it, and Idolator described it as “a feast for the eyes and ears, and a reminder why Monsta X is one of the hottest acts on the planet right now.”

Their most recent offering, Take.2 We Are Here, bowed at #5 on the Billboard top World Albums Chart and garnered acclaim from  Complex, Idolator, Billboard, Cosmopolitan, and NME. Paper Magazine put it best though, “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that Monsta X’s darkly textured but nonetheless high-energy music is the reason why they stand apart from other acts in the vibrant and constantly expanding K-Pop scene.” Not to mention, they also peaked at #4 on the coveted Social 50.

With new music on the way, the group makes history this fall as “the first K-pop group at the iHeartRadioMusic festival in Las Vegas” on September 21, 2019.

MONTSA X WORLD TOUR

June 1                   Bangkok, TH                       Thunder Dome

June 5                   Sydney, AU                         ICC Sydney Theatre

June 8                   Melbourne, AU                 Margaret Court Arena

June 22                 Kuala Lumpur, MY            Stadium Malawati

June 29                 Madrid, ES                          Palacia Vistalegre

July 3                     Amsterdam, NL                 AFAS Live (Heineken Music Hall)

July 6                     Paris, FR                               La Seine Musicale

July 9                     London, UK                         The SSE Arena Wembley

July 13                   Berlin, DE                             Mercedes-Benz Arena (O2 World Berlin)

July 19                   São Paulo, BR                     Espaco das Americas

July 21                   Mexico City, MX               Teatro Metropolitan

July 25                   Dallas, TX                             Verizon

July 27                   Houston, TX                        Smart Financial Center

July 30                   Atlanta, GA                         Fox Theatre

August 3               New York, NY                     Hulu Theater

August 6               Chicago, IL                           Rosemont Theatre

August 10            Los Angeles, CA                Staples Center

ABOUT EPIC RECORDS

A Sony Music Entertainment Company, Epic Records has launched the careers of GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artists and influential icons since its foundation back in 1953, building a storied history as home to game-changing superstars, including Michael Jackson, George Michael, Céline Dion, Boston, Pearl Jam, Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Sly & the Family Stone, to name a few. The 2019 roster encompasses various trend-setting legends like Mariah Carey, OutKast, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade, Fiona Apple, Rick Ross, Judas Priest, and more as well some of the 21^st century’s biggest and most incomparable acts, namely Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, Future, French Montana, 21 Savage, Sara Bareilles, Zara Larsson, and many others.

Follow Monsta X at:

Twitter: @officialmonstax

Insta: @official_monsta_x

Facebook: @officialmonstax

YouTube: starshipTV

NEW SONG “GOD BLESS OUR SOULS” RECEIVING WIDESPREAD ACCLAIM

(May 23, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Continuing a prolific 2019 on stage and in the studio, Morgan Saint will support Dennis Lloyd on his upcoming North American tour this summer. It kicks off May 29 in New York, NY at Irving Plaza, plays major markets across the United States and Canada, and concludes three weeks later at Terminal West in Atlanta, GA on June 19. 

Check out the full itinerary below and get tickets HERE.

The news comes on the heels of widespread acclaim for her recently released song “god bless our souls.” Get it HERE and watch the video HERE! Among a bevy of praise, Idolatorapplauded it as “a synth-pop treasure,” and Ones to Watch praised how she “blessed the world with a means to spiritual enlightenment.” Meanwhile, Paper Magazine touted it on “Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right.”  The outlet enthusiastically added, “The song’s melodramatic edge and twisty melodies are what truly sell it.”

With magnetic presence, otherworldly energy, and dynamic performance, her live show unfolds as an equally unforgettable experience as well. She just wrapped up a successful run supporting LÉON on the You And I Tour in the direct support slot. 

Ultimately, Morgan elevates pop to a new realm in 2019 on tour and beyond.

Morgan Saint unleashed her sophomore EP, ALIEN [Epic Records], last fall and continues to turn heads. In a recent piece, Ones To Watch just described her as “the Left-of-Center pop star of your dreams,” and Interview conducted an in-depth profile. Idolator summed up ALIEN best as “an otherworldly, synth-pop adventure.” With a hypnotic vulnerable delivery, elevated presentation that defies gender and genre alike, and inimitable je ne sais quoi, she earned widespread acclaim from the New Yorker, Vogue, Pigeons & Planes, Time, NME, WWD, i-D, Harper’s Bazaar, Galore, and Paper who exalted her among “100 Women Revolutionizing Pop.” She ignited the stage at Lollapalooza and Life Is Beautiful in addition to captivating audiences with the likes of lovelytheband.

Born and raised on Long Island, Morgan Saint learned piano and taught herself guitar during her formative years. Graduating from Parsons New School for Design, she gravitated towards music and artists who weren’t afraid to be themselves. With all her songs self-penned, she’s also crafted stunning videos that expand her creative canvas and vividly complement her music iterations as evidenced by her debut EP 17 HERO and follow-up ALIEN.

  TOUR DATES:

DJ KHALED, CO-WRITERS, PRODUCERS AND LABEL PARTNERS ARE  DONATING 100% OF 

ALL THEIR PROCEEDS FROM “HIGHER” TO NIPSEY’S CHILDREN, EMANI AND KROSS

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

LAUNCHES MEDIA TAKEOVER TONIGHT ON THE COUCH AT THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON

COVERS SPECIAL EDITION OF XXL MAGAZINE

MTV PRESENTS: KHALED-CON

(Los Angeles, CA – May 17, 2019) After an emotional and monumental rollout, DJ Khaled unveils his twelfth full-length album and the music blockbuster of the summer, Father of Asahd, in stores and at all digital retailers today. Upon going live, it shot to the #1 of iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and #1 on the Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart. 

Get it HERE via We The Best Music Group/Epic Records. 

It’s also available with exclusive merch on his D2C store www.wethebeststore.com.

On Wednesday, The GRAMMY® nominated multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, and mega-producer set the stage for the album’s arrival by sharing a heartfelt and personal open letter on Instagram in regards to the passing of friend, close collaborator, and Los Angeles hip-hop legend Nipsey Hussle. See the full letter below.

In the piece, Khaled, co-writers, producers and label partners are donating 100% of all of their proceeds from “Higher” to Nipsey’s children, Emani and Kross. As “vibrating on a ‘Higher’ level was the essence of Nipsey’s soul,” the song amplifies this vibration on the highest level possible.

Last night, he debuted the heavenly music video for the track. Threaded together by some of the West Coast icon’s boldest bars and a skyscraping refrain from the crooner, the song might just be the most powerful in Khaled’s catalog. The visual shares a heartstring-tugging story befitting of his legacy.

Watch it HERE.

Khaled launched a full-scale media takeover on Wednesday. First up, he premiered the album cover art on the Times Square Jumbotron as chronicled by EXTRA TV! Tonight, he hits the couch on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for what promises to be an unforgettable chat. XXL launches a special-edition issue starring Khaled and We The Best Music Group today—available HERE.

Tomorrow night Saturday May 18, he shuts down Saturday Night Live as the musical guest for the Season Finale. Expect an unbelievable crew of surprise collaborators! Sunday May 19, he heads over to BRAVO to appear on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Wednesday May 22, he guests on Live With Kelly & Ryan and concludes this run Thursday May 23 with an appearance on CBS This Morning with Gayle King. It all feels like another new beginning though…

Khaled also continues his partnership with Viacom on his historic release. MTV Presents “KHALEDCON“, an immersive, pop up fan luv experience in their Times Square studios all day today. Khaled will be Livestreaming with Sway from the event at 4p on MTV’s YouTube and Facebook. MTV and BET will be airing all the videos on their world famous Times Sq digital billboards throughout the weekend. MTV Live and BET Jams will have Khaled video takeovers all day Monday May 20 at 12pm on MTV Live and Jams Tuesday May 21 at 6am.

Father of Asahd: The Album Experience will be screened before Khaled sits down with Elliott Wilson for an in-depth CRWN interview about the project. The streaming service will still be celebrating the highly anticipated album with an exclusive album release party in NYC on Friday, May 17. TIDAL members have the chance to celebrate with Khaled himself as he launches his 11^th studio album.

Additionally, he joined forces with Amazon Music for a massive out of home campaign. The campaign started with billboards in New York City and Los Angeles showcasing some of the featured artists from the album in conjunction with a daily feature in Amazon Music’s program, “Today in Music.”. The campaign continues with nationwide out of home advertising in all 50 states booked through Milk Money, an on-demand media planning and buying platform. DJ Khaled is the first recording artist to utilize out of home media across 50 states to promote an album release.

DJ Khaled collaborated with ecommerce powerhouse SHOP.COM on Father of Asahd; this exclusive collaboration offers the album digital download plus a bundle of the album digital download with special DJ Khaled/Father of Asahd packaged & branded Isotonix® Essentials Turn Up energy supplement or Awake® Energy Shots in Grape.  These products are available for purchase at www.SHOP.COM. 

Father of Asahd extends Khaled’s legacy to new heights once more.

A trendsetting force, musical visionary, and icon of unparalleled influence, DJ Khaled sets the pace for the culture. To date, he has sold 18 million singles. His last two albums—the gold-certified Major Key [2016] and platinum-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated Grateful [2017]—each bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and yielded an unmatched string of number one hits, including the quintuple-platinum “I’m The One” [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, & Lil Wayne], triple-platinum “Wild Thoughts” [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller], double-platinum “For Free” [feat. Drake], and more. 2018 saw him assume the role of a judge on Fox’s top-rated smash The Four in addition to co-headlining a blockbuster spring tour with Demi Lovato. With everything he does, he changes and elevates the game and determines the path for all to follow. That continues now.

DJ Khaled– Father of Asahd

 FOLLOW DJ KHALED:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/djkhaled

VEVO: http://www.vevo.com/artist/dj-khaled

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialdjkhaled/

Snapchat: DJKhaled305

FOLLOW ASAHD:

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OFFICIAL REMIX OF “FIRE” BY DAVE AUDÉ ARRIVES MAY 17

ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM AMIDST THE CHAOS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

EMBARKING ON THE AMIDST THE CHAOS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THIS FALL

(May 10, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA) – Play this on Sunday!

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, Sara Bareilles sends a very special message to moms around the world. 

Today, she unveils a new digital track entitled “Shiny,” and it serves as a sweet reminder about the importance of motherhood. These honest and heartfelt lyrics allow every mom to see just how special she is.

Following the chart-topping success of her new album Amidst the Chaos, the Grammy®, Tony® and Emmy® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actress, and author once again teamed up with Academy® Award winner and producer T Bone Burnett for the song.

Get it HERE.

It doesn’t stop there. Next week, she drops the Official Remix of the single “Fire” by dance music powerhouse Dave Audé [Madonna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna]. The Remixwill arrive on Friday May 17.

Bareilles’s fifth full-length and first collection of original material since 2013, Amidst the Chaos [Epic Records], landed in stores and online April 5. Upon release, it bowed at #6 on the Billboard Top 200. To celebrate the record, she performed everywhere from Saturday Night Live and Good Morning America to The Late Late Show with James Corden, andThe Talk. Next up, she launches her much-anticipated return to the road this fall on The Amidst The Chaos Tour, which sees her grace hallowed stages of Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and below.

Check out the full itinerary enclosed.

Be on the lookout for more big news soon!

2018 marked yet another landmark year for Sara. Among numerous accolades, she co-hosted the Tony Awards®, received an Emmy® Award nomination for her role in “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” as well as a GRAMMY® Award nomination for the “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” soundtrack and garnered the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. She also teamed up with Apple as an executive producer for “Little Voice” a 10-episode series, which she will create the original music for.  This continued an impressive run of music and creative projects. 2013’s Blessed Unrest would be nominated as “Album of the Year” at the GRAMMY® Awards. Shortly after, she penned the music for the Broadway hit, Waitress, for which she achieved her first Tony® Award nomination for “Best Score” and a 2017 GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Musical Theater Album.” She also made her Broadway acting debut in 2017 by stepping into the lead role in Waitress.

For more information, please visit www.sarabmusic.com.  

TRACKLISTING

1. Fire

2. No Such Thing

3. Armor 

4. If I Can’t Have You

5. Eyes on You 

6. Miss Simone 

7. Wicked Love 

8. Orpheus

9. Poetry by Dead Men

10. Someone Who Loves Me

11. Saint Honesty 

12. A Safe Place to Land feat. John Legend

SARA BAREILLES AMIDST THE CHAOS TOUR 2019 DATES: