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Offset Joins Metro Boomin For “Amazon Music Live” Show

October 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last night, Metro Boomin took the stage for his eagerly-anticipated “Amazon Music Live” show in LA. He performed for almost an hour and a half, bringing out various special guests to join him. He invited Nav and Post Malone out at different points in his set, and even later welcomed Offset to the stage. Offset just dropped off his second solo album today, Set It Off.

Ahead of the release, Offset described Set It Off as his first solid effort as a solo artist, and so far, fans aren’t disappointed. The album is jam-packed with high-profile features from the likes of Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Latto, Young Nudy, and more. The artist’s wife, Cardi B, is also featured on two songs.

Metro Boomin And Offset Team Up For “Amazon Music Live” Concert

During Offset’s appearance, he provided fans with the Migos hit “Bad and Boujee,” as well as a track from his joint album with Metro and 21 Savage Without Warning, “Ric Flair Drip.” Of course, he also performed a couple of songs from his new LP, building further anticipation for today’s drop. He performed “Fan,” which he unveiled last month, as well as “Night Vision.” Fans were glad to hear the Migos classic from the father of five, particularly after learning that he and Quavo are back on good terms recently.

During his appearance on The Breakfast Club this week, Offset explained how he and Quavo were able to set their differences aside to pay tribute to Takeoff at the BET Awards. “That’s my brother at the end of the day,” he explained. “We good though, bro, we just linked up in Paris.” Offset says that even amid his solo endeavors, he “still [feels Takeoff’s] presence and his energy.” What do you think of Offset joining Metro Boomin for his “Amazon Music Live” performance? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Wu-Tang Clan, Nas & De La Soul Will Livestream Concert On Amazon Music

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you’re an old-school ’90s East Coast hip-hop head, odds are you’ve already seen Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and De La Soul perform live. After all, this legendary group of artists came together for their N.Y. State Of Mind tour across North America, Europe, and Australia, and their Seattle show at the Climate Pledge Arena on next Wednesday (October 18) will be very special. Well, it’ll be special for all the reasons their shows are already so stellar, but for this unable to attend or those who haven’t seen these MCs onstage, this will catch their eye. Amazon Music will stream the show in full, they announced today (Thursday, October 12) as part of their 50 & Forever celebration of rap music.

Furthermore, these artists kept up this run of shows from 2022 all the way to now, which is incredibly impressive. As such, if you missed them, there’s no doubt that you will enjoy this livestream. Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and De La Soul are set to hit the stage on the 18th at 8PM PDT, with Amazon’s Rotation Roundtable hip-hop talk show streaming right before at 7PM PDT. If you’re wondering how to stream the concert, it will be available on Twitch and on Prime Video.

Posdnuos Of De La Soul Performs At The N.Y State Of Mind Tour In Nashville

Nas Wu Tang Clan De La Soul NY State Of Mind Show Stream Amazon Music Hip Hop News — NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 20: Kelvin Mercer of De La Soul performs onstage during Leg 2 in North America of NY State of Mind Tour at Bridgestone Arena on September 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Of course, this can’t compare to the experience of witnessing these New York rap legends live, but the stream will still convey a lot of that energy. Each rapper runs through their verses with ease, cover plenty of their eras, and keep up with the crowd’s energy. If nothing else, it’s just incredible to see how the years haven’t aged these performers one bit, as they remain as passionate and skilled as ever. It’s also quite the heartening and emotional live performance, not just because of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, but because of the recent passing of De La Soul member Trugoy The Dove.

Meanwhile, it’s incredible that amid this trek, Nas was still able to deliver some heat with his Hit-Boy collaborative albums. Overall, this is something that any rap fan can watch an appreciate from the comfort of their homes now. So save the date, read up on their lyrics, and get ready for a throwback like no other. For more news and updates on the Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and De La Soul, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Durk Recruits Machine Gun Kelly For Amazon Music Show, Performs With Kids In Chicago

October 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Lil Durk teamed up with Machine Gun Kelly to perform his 2020 track “The Voice” live. The performance was part of the second season of Amazon Music Live, and took place in L.A. last week. In clips making their rounds online, MGK can be seen shredding on an electric guitar as Durk spits lyrics to the heartfelt track.

Amazon Music Live, hosted by 2 Chainz, will also feature performances from Metro Boomin, Latto, and more in coming weeks. Durk bringing MGK out for the show wasn’t the only moving live moment the Chicago-born performer’s had recently, however. Last week, he also surprised his hometown fans at Soldier Field, putting on a surprise halftime show at the Chicago Fire’s home game with local children.

Lil Durk And MGK Perform “The Voice”

The performer can be seen performing his hit song “All My Life” as the kids dance and sing along. From the looks of things, the sold-out crowd was having a blast. The Chicago Fire beat Inter Miami 4-1, though some fans were disappointed that Lionel Messi sat the game out due to an injury.

At the game, Durk also revealed that he’d be sending 30 students to Harvard next spring. The investment is part of his foundation, Neighborhood Heroes, which strives to make positive change in local communities. The artist spoke with NBC about his intentions, revealing that he’s just looking to provide opportunities that he wasn’t so fortunate to have growing up. He explained that he wasn’t able to graduate himself, and now that he’s got the resources to do so, he wants to “take it to the next level” with young people in Chicago.

Lil Durk Performs With Kids In Chicago

How do you feel about Lil Durk’s performance with Machine Gun Kelly? What do you think of Lil Durk performing with the kids in Chicago? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Is Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio’ Canceled Due To Amp’s End?

October 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Wednesday, Amazon announced the end of its live streaming audio service Amp. According to Bloomberg, the service was launched in May 2022 as a competitor for chat apps like Clubhouse and Twitter’s Spaces feature (both of which have also since shut down), while CNBC reports the decision was made in the wake of a “sweeping review” of Amazon’s expenses by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. Per Business Insider, Amp had failed to meet internal goals for months.

Is Nicki Minaj’s Queen Radio Canceled Due To Amp’s End?

Amp, which operated a bit like its competitors but allowed users to play licensed music and take “callers” while on the air, thus encouraging a “radio show” style format, had hip-hop stars like Big Boi, Joe Budden, Nicki Minaj, and Pusha T as part of its launch and their shows and events were expected to draw plenty of users. However, that is clearly not how it turned out. As an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement, “We’ve made the difficult decision to close Amp. We learned a lot about how live music communities interact in the process, which we are bringing to bear as we build new fan experiences at scale in Amazon Music.”

As far as what happens to those shows now that Amp is shuttering, that remains to be seen. Amazon Music currently hosts its own exclusive podcasts, so it’s possible that it’ll fold shows like Queen Radio into its existing lineup and simply stream them from that platform instead. Like Spotify, which also shuttered its own Clubhouse clone earlier this year, Amazon has been increasing its focus on traditional podcasts, so if the Amp shows can be suitably revamped to fit the format, it’s entirely possible that Queen Radio will return in some form before long.

Amazon Music Celebrates the Next Generation of Latino Artists with “The Future Is Ours”

September 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amazon Music is embarking on a journey to celebrate the future of music with “The Future Is Ours,” a vibrant exploration of style and sound that pays tribute to the groundbreaking Latino artists of the next generation and their fans. This forward-looking initiative includes the release of new music from rising Reggaeton star Ryan Castro featuring Rich the Kid in the track “Rich Rappers.”

“The Future Is Ours” also features an Amazon Music Original by urban sensation Ryan Castro, who stars alongside multiple Latin GRAMMY-nominated Argentinian artist Nicki Nicole in a brand video directed by Spanish visionary Felix Bollain. The video, set in a futuristic urban utopia, was shot in Medellin and Buenos Aires and boasts an original score by Latin Grammy-winning producer Alizzz.

“At Amazon Music, we want to look ahead and celebrate the next generation of Latin music artists and their fans who are fearless in their art, authentic to their core, and intentional with every move. They represent more than just music, and are bringing their creativity to other areas like fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. They are the future and the future is now,” explained Rocio Guerrero, global head of Latin Music at Amazon Music.

To bring this futuristic vision to life, Amazon Music is transforming its Los Angeles headquarters into a captivating celebration of emerging talent in music and fashion merged with cutting-edge technology. The event will feature runway showcases of Amazon Music merchandise collections and a live performance by Ryan Castro, streamed on Twitch for fans worldwide. The show will be styled by Keyla Marquez, Fashion Director of the Los Angeles Times.

Amazon Music’s “The Future Is Ours” campaign invites music fans to explore viral fashion and beauty trends through playlists like “GRWM” (Get Ready With Me) and “Activao,” which capture the artistic spirit of Generation Z.

“I’m proud to be able to join Amazon Music in celebrating the future of music and culture through this campaign while also bringing my ‘Ghetto Star’ fans along for the journey with this video that includes my take on the future,” said urban artist Ryan Castro. “Last year I ventured into the fashion world with my own clothing line, “Ghetto Med” and since then have been excited to continue growing my presence in it. With Amazon Music integrating my vision and love for fashion into this collaboration means a lot.”

Music enthusiasts are encouraged to join the conversation by using the hashtag #TheFutureisOurs on social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Amazon Music’s official Twitch channel, with all content accessible through the Amazon Music desktop and mobile apps for iOS and Android. The campaign is a mesmerizing tapestry of creativity and emotion, blurring the boundaries of reality and ushering in the future of Latino music and culture.

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‘Amazon Music Live’ Is Coming Back With Performances By Ed Sheeran, Lil Durk, And More For Its Second Season

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amazon Music Live had a strong run of performances last year, like ones from Megan Thee Stallion, ASAP Rocky, and 21 Savage. Now the series, which airs live via Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, is coming back for 2023 with a terrific lineup.

The new season will kick off with Ed Sheeran on September 21, a week before the release of his album Autumn Variations. After Sheeran will be Latin star Feid on September 28, whose new album Mor No Le Temas a la Oscuridad is set to drop the next day. Lil Durk will follow on October 5 and more artists are set to be announced. All performances will go down at 9 p.m. PT, after Thursday Night Football. 2 Chainz will return to host the new season, as he did the first one.

Ryan Redington, GM of Amazon Music, said in a statement, “We created Amazon Music Live to bring sports and music fans together on Thursday nights for a brand-new, can’t-miss event celebrating new music after the biggest game of the week. Available to fans around the world on Prime Video and Twitch, AML became a massive new stage for artists to share their culture-defining new music after Thursday Night Football, and this year we’re going even bigger.”

Watch the trailer for the new season above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Amazon Music Confirms Drake’s “For All The Dogs” Release Date

August 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake will officially be releasing his next studio album, For All The Dogs, on Friday, August 25. Amazon Music confirmed the news in a post on social media, Tuesday. It’s unclear whether Amazon intended to reveal the date now, as Drake has still yet to announce it anywhere.

Replying to a post from OVO Sound sharing the cover artwork for the album, Amazon Music’s Twitter account wrote: “Drizzy’s son has a future as a cover artist. new @drake august 25th!!” Fans on the platform quickly assumed the post was a mistake on Amazon Music’s part. “Stg if drake postpones this album bc yall dropped this date Alexa’s gonna get it,” one replied. “Amazon of all people leaking the date is hilarious,” another wrote.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 03: Drake performs on day 1 of the New Look Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park on July 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

The closest Drake has come to confirming the date came during a recent stop on the It’s All a Blur tour. He told the audience in New York City: “Make new friends. If you drink, drink some liquor. If you smoke, smoke some weed. And if you like somebody, like my dad says, keep f*cking. I will be back soon. I have an album dropping for you in, like, two weeks or some sh*t. But until then, just know, you’re always with me and I’m always thinking of you. Everything I do is for you. Every time I step in that booth, I hope I make you proud.” Check out Amazon Music’s reveal of the release date below.

Amazon Music Shares “For All The Dogs” Release Date

As for what fans can expect from the album, Drake confirmed that his longtime collaborator Nicki Minaj will be a guest on For All The Dogs. “Imma give away one thing off the album in Detroit tonight, ‘cuz I got a lot of love for Detroit,” Drake told his audience during a concert in July. “So Imma have to tell you, like, me and Nicki Minaj did our first song in like, a really long time. I got a lot of love for her.”

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Rick Ross Proclaims He Can Release An Album In Two Days

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For well over a decade, Maybach Music Group head Rick Ross has had a prolific music catalog. On Spotify, he boasts 10 projects and five deluxe versions, along with countless singles. Furthermore, he has certified classics under his belt such as “Aston Martin Music,” “Hustlin,’” and so many others. So, it came as no surprise during a recent interview, that Ross said he can get out a new album in 48 hours.

This bold claim was made during a recent interview broadcast by Amazon Music through a Twitch live stream. Ross was asked to decide between two of his earliest and most important releases, Rich Forever (2012) and his EP Albert Anastasia (2010). For him, it was an easy choice, stating that Albert Anastasia essentially laid the foundation for who he is as an artist. “That’s when dudes was understanding how I can play with my words and how easy it was.” He continues, “I could go in there and put an album together in 48 hours.”

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Self-confidence is nothing new for Ricky Rozay. It is arguably one of the largest reasons why he is so successful in the hip-hop genre. However, this recent statement is just one of a few he has dished out over the past month or so. An example of this is Ross and the host of the “Breakfast Club” DJ Envy, continuing to feud online. Back in May, he took a distasteful shot at Envy’s wife, offering a “one-time opportunity.” Ross went to Instagram Live to promote this “job opening” and let’s just say it was suggestive.

“It’s the Biggest Boss.” He goes on, “I’m providing jobs. DJ Envy-ous, I got a job for your girlfriend. My pickleball paddle polisher! You hear me? Let her know.” While they cleaning the pools…” Ross then swings the paddle back and forth in what is most likely with an inappropriate intention. What do you think about Rick Ross and his brags? Be sure to leave your comments below and for all news surrounding music, follow HNHH for it all.

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Beyoncé And Amazon Music Released Another ‘Renaissance World Tour’ Collection, Including Four Tees And Stickers

July 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Beyoncé began the North American leg of her Renaissance World Tour. While fans in Pittsburgh unfortunately had to grapple with the cancelation of their Acrisure Stadium show, other stops have been astounding successes. Jack Harlow introduced his mom to Queen Bey in Louisville, and last weekend the tour was credited with reportedly single-handedly boosting Chicago’s economy.

Of course, the Beyoncé economy extends to the internet. On Wednesday, July 26, Amazon Music released its Drop 2.0 of Renaissance World Tour merchandise, which represents “the second of the four-part exclusive online collection that is being released throughout the North American leg.”

Drop 2.0 includes the “Alien Superstar” tee ($35), “Virgo’s Groove” tee ($35), “Heated” tee ($35), “Summer Renaissance” tee ($35), and the Renaissance World Tour sticker pack ($30).

The latter item “comes with 16 black-and-white graphic stickers, each with their own unique design,” and each tee takes its name from track on Beyoncé’s acclaimed July 2022 album, Renaissance. The full collection is available here.

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The Renaissance World Tour landed in Detroit, Michigan for Wednesday, July 26, before tackling back-to-back nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 29 and July 30.

Initially, the North American leg was to end in New Orleans on September 27, but the Kansas City, Missouri date had to be rescheduled due to “production logistics and scheduling issues, as reported by Deadline. It will now serve as the finale on October 1. See all of the dates here.

SOURCE SPORTS: NBA and Amazon Music Partner for NBA Con Showcasing Hoops and Music in Vegas

June 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amazon Music has exciting news for music and basketball fans as they announced their participation in the inaugural NBA Con event, which takes place from July 7-9 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The three-day celebration of hoops culture will feature live performances from renowned artists such as 2 Chainz, BLXST, AJR, Eslabon Armado, Armani White, and DJ E Rock.

Amazon Music will also power the NBA Con Store, offering exclusive merchandise representing all 30 NBA teams and official NBA Con gear. NBA Con aims to unite fashion, music, food, art, and technology in a grand showcase featuring legendary and current NBA stars.

“More than any other sport, basketball has always gone hand-in-hand with music. From hyping up players before the game to soundtracking highlight reels, music has always been the fuel for athletes’ ambitions,” said Sean McMullan, director of artist product and services for Amazon Music. “The inaugural NBA Con will bring fans, artists, and athletes together under one roof to celebrate all facets of hoops culture, and Amazon Music has worked hard with the NBA to curate showstopping performances and exclusive merchandise for attendees.”

“The first-ever NBA Con is all about bringing the league, its players and fans together through shared interests,” said Joey Graziano, Senior Vice President of Global Event Strategy and Development, NBA. “Fashion and music are essential to the culture of the league, and we are thrilled to work with Amazon Music to help us bring the best of both to NBA Con.”

Guests can anticipate appearances from basketball luminaries like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Conley, Tyrese Haliburton, CJ McCollum, Trae Young, Victor Wembanyama, and Scoot Henderson. The event will coincide with the NBA 2K24 Summer League, where young talents will take the floor in NBA uniforms for the first time.

With a footprint, twice the size of the NBA All-Star Weekend event, NBA Con promises an unforgettable experience for fans, thanks to a partnership between the NBA and Emerald, a leading producer of trade shows and conferences. Tickets are available at NBACon.com.

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