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Afro Nation and Billboard Partner for New US Afrobeats Chart

March 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Billboard has launched the first-ever Afrobeats music chart in the United States, collaborating with Afro Nation, a music festival and global Afrobeats brand. The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, which has 50 positions, ranks the country’s most popular Afrobeat songs using a weighted formula that includes official-only streams on subscription and ad-supported tiers of leading audio and video music services, as well as download sales from top music retailers. On March 29th, the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart will be available on billboard.com.

“The last decade has seen Afrobeats explode into a worldwide phenomenon, influencing culture and fashion across the globe and I am humbled to have made a contribution to growing the genre alongside many talented, passionate people,” said Afro Nation founder, Co-Head of UTA London and founder of Event Horizon Obi Asika. “There is still so much more potential within the scene and the community that has grown around it and I believe it is vital that with Billboard we now have a US chart that reflects this growth and provides a platform for emerging artists from every continent to showcase their talent to new audiences.”

“Billboard is excited to collaborate with Afro Nation on the launch of the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart,” said Billboard’s SVP of Charts and Development, Silvio Pietroluongo. “As with much of the world, Afrobeats has grown tremendously as a genre in America and we are proud to showcase the top songs and artists with this new weekly ranking.”

Afro Nation is one of several significant drivers to the sound’s development in the United States, with singers like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido set to perform at their festival in Puerto Rico in 2022. This latest move follows Afro Nation’s relationship with the Official Charts Company in the UK, which released the Top 20 Afrobeats Chart in July 2020. Through the groundbreaking Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, they are extending their influence to Billboard.

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EMPIRE Hosts “The New Africa” SXSW Showcase with Pandora

March 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Leading indie label, distributor, and publisher EMPIRE staged their first showcase for night two of SXSW music, ‘The New Africa,’ at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, only a month after launching EMPIRE Africa. BNXN FKA Buju, Cheque, Fireboy DML, June Freedom, L.A.X., Wande Coal, and other label artists and contemporary Afrobeats trailblazers performed at the sold-out event, which was hosted by Nigerian comedian and actor Basketmouth and DJ Poizon Ivy. Monster Energy and Puma were also sponsors of the event, in addition to Pandora.

Empire expanded in February, announcing EMPIRE Africa, highlighting the success of Nigerian artists like Freboy DML and Olamide. “Don’t forget the rate of streaming music in the States is not the rate of streaming music in Nigeria,” said Kareem Mobolaji, regional head of West Africa with EMPIRE, to Forbes. “If 10 people are streaming you in the U.S., that’s equivalent to having 60 people streaming you in Nigeria.”

You can read more about EMPIRE’s expansion here and see images from the celebration in Austin below.

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International Spotlight: Frankfurt, Germany’s Mike Willion

March 7, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Mike Willion is an independent artist from Frankfurt Germany. Mike began to make music when he was a freshman in college and now after dropping his first mixtape, he’s become a highly anticipated, fast growing artist in the south. His music holds a soul and R&B influence.

With tracks such as “ICE ON”, and “Vibez”, Mike Willion carries a unique and smooth sound to him. His vocals sound full and are mixed perfectly. On the two tracks, being among some of his most popular works, Mike Willion delivers perfect lyricism and execution. For him, his music is a portal into his life and how he goes about his day to day. His current release schedule is constant and the creative is looking to have two releases coming out soon to follow up his last two drops, “Selective Hearing 2” and “Conversations with a Virgo.”

To keep up with Mike Willion, and be the first to hear his upcoming releases, be sure to check out his personal Instagram page here as well as listen to his previous releases, on his Spotify artist page, here.

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Popcaan Releases New Single “Skeleton Cartier”

March 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Popcaan’s new track “Skeleton Cartier” is out now on OVO Sound. A few weeks ago, Drake teased the song on Instagram. The track—a blend of dancehall and nocturnal new wave—will be prominently featured in the upcoming campaign for Drake’s first official Nike x NOCTA shoe release and is the first single off Popcaan’s forthcoming album Great Is He.

“This song is about how I was feeling after I ordered myself a Skeleton Cartier watch for my birthday,” Popcaan says. “This was possible because I put in the work. The aim is always to be richer — in more ways than one!”

The new single highlights Popcaan’s melodic flow across lyrics of women, blessings and more. You can hear the new single below.

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Disney Halts Movie Releases In Russia, Offers Aide To Ukraine

March 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Disney is blocking its movies in Russia.

The Walt Disney Company is pausing the theatrical release of its films in Russia. In a statement Monday, Disney it made the move given the “unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis.”

Disney added it is working with it’s NGO partners to provide urgent aid and other humanitarian assistance to refugees.

It’s day six of the war in Ukraine. At least 406 Ukrainian civilians are dead as Russia invades their country.

That’s the latest number according to United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths.

Speaking to the UN Security Council on Monday, Griffiths said “the picture is grim.” He noted the casualties could be “considerably higher’ as many deaths have yet to be confirmed.

Two other Hollywood studios are also blocking the releases of movies in Russia amid their attack on the Ukraine.

Warner Bros. won’t be showing “The Batman” on the big screen there when it hits theaters Friday.

Sony Pictures is also holding off on releases in Russia including the “Spider-Man” spinoff slated for early April.

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[SOURCE LATINO] Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Documentary

February 20, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to release another project. On Thursday, she announced a documentary project, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (a SOUR film). It’s set to debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25.

According to the press release, Rodrigo will take viewers on a road trip from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles while recounting how she made her Grammy-nominated debut record, sharing how she felt navigating her life at the time.

The film will also include the pop star’s personal stories, behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage both in and out of the studio, as well as intimate interviews.

2021 was a big year for the “Good 4 U” songstress. She won new artist of the year at the American Music Awards and nabbed seven Grammy nominations with four featured in the biggest general field categories.

Directed by Stacey Lee, Driving Home 2 U will feature 11 songs from ‘Sour’ performed in unique locations, including Mojave Airplane Boneyard, Roy’s Motel & Café, Arcosanti and the Red Rock Canyon State Park, plus appearances from Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger and Towa Bird.

Watch Driving Home 2 U exclusively on Disney+ on March 25.

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