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“Like That” Remix By Kanye West Taken Off YouTube By Sony

April 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West recently entered the “elimination of Drake” with his remix of “Like That.” Metro Boomin made a darker and more anthemic beat and Future even recorded a new verse. It was officially premiered on Justin Laboy’s podcast The Download this past weekend after Adam22 leaked it on April 20. The track went viral for bars like, “Y’all so out of sight, out of mind / I can’t even think of a Drake line / Play J. Cole, get the p***y dry.” Ye released the track on his YouTube page, as well as his website yeezy.com. However, Sony is not having it any of it, as the “Like That” remix is now off of YouTube.

RapTV was one of the first to report the news on their Instagram account by sharing a screenshot of the unplayable track. As of now, only the audio from Kanye West’s account on the video platform is down. When you click on the video, it reads, “This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.” This may not be too much of a surprise to some as Sony and UMG had Ye under contract and then removed him from the payroll after voicing their distaste for his antisemitic statements.

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Kanye has been sharing his disdain for major labels and it has been part of the reason why he recently began another beef installment with Drake. During the Laboy interview he stated, “Drake has a rich baby daddy, named Lucian [Grainge] and Universal. “He’s like, ‘My daddy got it. My daddy control the spins. My daddy got the DSPs.’ Drake has a rich baby daddy named Lucian.”

What are your thoughts on the “Like That” remix by Kanye best being taken down by Sony? Do you think this removal stems from them speaking against Ye’s antisemitic statements, why or why not? How do you see the controversial rapper handling this down the road? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kanye West, “Like That,” and Sony. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Clive Davis Net Worth 2024: What Is The Famed Producer & Music Exec Worth?

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Clive Davis, a titan in the music industry, has shaped the careers of countless iconic artists and influenced the direction of popular music for decades. As of 2024, his strategic vision, unparalleled ear for talent, and successful ventures in record production and executive leadership have culminated in a net worth of $900 million, according to Eric Singer.

Davis came from a humble beginning to becoming a powerful figure in the music world. This is further marked by his founding of Arista Records and his tenure at Columbia Records. He played a pivotal role in launching and nurturing the careers of superstars across various genres. This narrative explores Davis’s contributions to the music industry, his role in discovering and promoting musical talent, his impact on the business side of music, and his philanthropic efforts.

Architect Of Musical Careers

Clive Davis’s uncanny ability to discover and foster talent has been instrumental in the success of numerous artists who have defined generations. From Janis Joplin and Bruce Springsteen to Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, Davis’s influence spans across rock, pop, R&B, and beyond. His hands-on approach to artist development and commitment to artistic integrity have not only led to the creation of timeless music but have also paved the way for artists to achieve critical and commercial success.

Visionary Leadership In The Music Business

Beyond individual artist development, Davis’s strategic leadership has left an indelible mark on the music business as a whole. His tenure at Columbia Records and later at Arista and J Records exemplifies his innovative approach to the industry, from embracing new music trends to pioneering strategies in marketing and album promotion. Davis’s foresight in navigating the digital transformation of the music industry further solidifies his legacy as a forward-thinking executive.

Clive Davis’s impact extends beyond the boardroom and the recording studio. His influence is deeply woven into the fabric of contemporary music and culture. Through his work, Davis has contributed to the soundtrack of countless lives, enriching the cultural landscape with diverse and powerful voices. His autobiography and the documentary Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives offer insights into his philosophy on music and life, sharing valuable lessons from his storied career with future generations of industry professionals and music enthusiasts alike.

Philanthropy & Advocacy

Equally noteworthy are Clive Davis’s philanthropic efforts and his advocacy for artists’ rights and music education. His contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions underscore his commitment to giving back. Particularly to the community and supporting the arts beyond the commercial sphere. Further, through scholarships, mentorship programs, and donations, Davis has helped nurture new talent and ensure that music remains a vital and accessible art form.

Clive Davis’s journey is a testament to his enduring influence in the music industry. Moreover, it shines light on his legacy as a pioneer who has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music. Overall, his contributions have not only shaped the careers of individual artists but have also transformed the way music is created, marketed, and experienced worldwide.

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Sony’s Upcoming ‘Raised By Rap’ Compilation Showcases The Wild Variety Of The Last ’50 Years Of Hip-Hop’

June 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mass Appeal isn’t the only label getting in on the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. Sony Music Entertainment, which has been at the forefront of hip-hop’s expansive musical evolution for much of that time, has announced its own compilation project. Raised By Rap: 50 Years Of Hip Hop showcases the jaw-dropping diversity of SME’s contributions to the canon, beginning with pioneering ’80s releases like RUN DMC’s “It’s Tricky” and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock’s “It Takes Two” and spanning all the way to 2010s hits like Future’s “Mask Off” and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.”

Along the way, rap fans might have their minds blown by the presence of such classic artists as A Tribe Called Quest, Da Brat, Fugees, Nas, Outkast, Too Short, and UGK included, as well as contemporary stars like 21 Savage, ASAP Rocky, Doja Cat, and Travis Scott. Not only are groundbreaking records like “C.R.E.A.M.” by Wu-Tang Clan and “Hip-Hop” by Dead Prez included, but so are more recent bops like “Whole Lotta Money.” The compilation truly showcases the breadth and depth of what hip-hop has been — and could be — for the past 50 years. It comes out on July 28, with Target and Urban Outfitters offering exclusive vinyl colorways, and you can pre-order it here. Check out the impressive tracklist below.

Disc 1, Side A

“Genius Rap,” Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde
“It’s Tricky,” RUN DMC
“It Takes Two,” Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
“Can I Kick It?” A Tribe Called Quest
“Summertime” (Single Edit), DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
“Funkdafied,” Da Brat

Disc 1, Side B

“Insane in the Brain,” Cypress Hill
“C.R.E.A.M.,” Wu-Tang Clan featuring Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Buddha Monk
“Shook Ones, Pt. II,” Mobb Deep
“Ready or Not,” Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras
“N.Y. State of Mind,” Nas
“Watch Out Now,” The Beatnuts featuring Yellaklaw

Disc 2, Side A

“Ms. Jackson,” Outkast
“Grindin’,” Clipse
“Hip-Hop,” dead prez
“Poppin’ My Collar,” Three 6 Mafia
“Blow the Whistle,” Too $hort
“Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You),” UGK (Underground Kingz) featuring Outkast

Disc 2, Side B

“goosebumps,” Travis Scott
“a lot,” 21 Savage
“Streets,” Doja Cat
“Mask Off,” Future
“Praise The Lord (Da Shine),” A$AP Rocky featuring Skepta
“Old Town Road” (Remix), Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“Whole Lotta Money,” BIA

Michael Jackson Estate Close To Finalizing $800M-$900M Deal For Singer’s Catalog: Report

February 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If there’s one catalog in the music industry that’s worth a billion, it’s Michael Jackson’s. Apparently, the late singer’s estate is working out a deal that would amount to at least $800M. Per Variety, Michael Jackson’s estate is in the middle of selling half of the interest in the singer’s catalog for $800M-$900.

The details surrounding the sale aren’t clear, including the possible financial partner working with Sony Music on the acquisition. However, it’ll undoubtedly pay off big time. The sale possibly includes 50% of MJ’s publishing, revenue from recorded music, MJ: The Musical broadway show, and the upcoming biopic. However, others suggest other assets are involved in the sale. Still, Primary Wave Music reportedly owns Jackson’s stake in his publishing catalog.

You could imagine that Michael Jackson’s catalog would be well worth the price tag attached to it, even for 50%. However, sources close to MJ’s estate told TMZ that they would never sell the catalog outright. The only way a 50/50 deal would work is if his estate retained 100% management and control. Still, working alongside Sony Music on the deal only makes sense. After all, that was Michael’s long-time label throughout his solo career.

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 31: Michael Jackson performs at the Super Bowl XXVII Halftime show at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Michael Jackson’s catalog is evidently in high demand to this day. 1982’s Thriller, for example, is one of the biggest-selling albums of all time and continues to do massive numbers to this day. That project alone is 30x platinum.

The news comes on the heels of Lionsgate confirming a Michael Jackson biopic is in the works. With Jackson’s estate heavily involved, and his nephew Jaafar Jackson taking on the role of the pop star, the Antoine Fuqua-produced biopic will definitely rely on his biggest hits to convey the story accurately.

At a time when many artists are selling their catalogs for millions of dollars, Michael Jackson’s catalog would undoubtedly top the list. We’ve witnessed legacy acts like Bruce Springsteen agree to the sale of their catalog for half a billion. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber sold his catalog for roughly $200M. Even Lil Wayne sold the Young Money catalog – Drake and Nicki Minaj’s recordings included – to Universal Music Group for $100M.

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Judge Orders Sony To Pay $160 Million For Role In 2017 Cousin Stizz Concert Shooting

December 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It’s been five years since the deadly shooting that occurred at a show in which Cousin Stizz was on the bill.

A new development regarding the incident shows that Sony is actually partly responsible for the tragedy.

Rapper Coustin Stizz performs onstage during day one of the Rolling Loud Festival at Banc of California Stadium. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

As the 2017 performance at the Atlanta venue, The Masquerade was ongoing, a shooter opened fire on the crowd. The Boston native was one of the performers getting ready to take the stage later in the night. The shooter is responsible for hitting four innocent members of the audience. Two of them, Giovan Diaz and Ewell Ynoa, passed away from their injuries sustained that night.

The police were later successful in identifying the suspect as 25-year-old Jonathan Bautista. He was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of murder.

On December 15, a DeKalb County judge ordered Sony Music Holdings to pay $160 million in damages for the incident. The judge labels the company’s failure to protect concertgoers as the reason. Additionally, the victims’ families allege the venue didn’t have proper security present. The awarded money will go to the families of the victims.

Furthermore, the Beasley Allen Law Firm is responsible for filing the lawsuit in 2018. They named Sony and RCA Records, as well as Live Nation and Masquerade as defendants in the case.

To make matters worse, reports indicate that Sony never even showed up for the trial.

Consider what the court elocutions of rappers like Gunna or Slimelife Shawty mean in terms of civil liability. Musicians are stating plainly that their label was a front for criminal activity. There are dozens of victims of violent crime – all potential litigants – in this case.

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“One of these men had been told he would be a father just a few hours before the shooting happened. Combine that with the fact the concert endangered everyone, and this Defendant refused to participate in the legal process, and you get the type of verdict we saw here,” Atlanta lawyer Parker Miller says in a statement, explaining the outcome.

Earlier this year, Cousin Stizz dropped off his latest project, Just For You. Boasting a feature from Curren$y, the 13-track album finds the 30-year-old reflecting on years of abiding by label restrictions.

What are your thoughts on the ruling? Comment down below. As always, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest industry and pop culture updates.

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R. Kelly New Album “I Admit It” Quietly Appears On DSPs But Sony Rep Confirms It’s A Bootleg

December 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A judge locked R Kelly up for the indefinite future but a new album appeared this morning on his streaming pages. Following a jury’s decision to convict him of federal sex crimes, an album titled, I Admit It appeared on his streaming pages. The project contains no features 13 songs in total with no features.

Though many believed this is an official release from R Kelly’s catalog, a rep for Sony Music said it was a bootleg. In a statement to Variety, a rep for Kelly said that it’s an unofficial album.

Sony currently owns the rights to Kelly’s catalog. While the copyright line says the project dropped under Sony Music’s division Legacy Records, the rep said that I Admit It is not an official release.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 06: Singer R. Kelly leaves the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on June 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The singer appeared in front of a judge to face new charges of criminal sexual abuse. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

The album features titles like “Freaky Sensation” and “The Last Man Standing.” Some of the songs on the album surfaced online over the past few years. Many of the songs appeared online before the fake album popped up. In the case of some of the records, they also appear to come out of his vault.

The project closes out with “I Admit It,” a three-part record dissecting the allegations against him. “I Admit It” dropped on Soundcloud in 2018 as a 19-minute effort but this marks the first time it became available on DSPs.

Kelly initially dropped the song in 2018 on Soundcloud. However, it appears online as a three-part record that concludes I Admit It. This marks the first time the song became available on streaming services like Apple and Spotify.

The song directly responds to the allegations made against R. Kelly over the years. He admits he “done fucked with a couple of fans,” adding that people’s outrage spawned from the fact that he has “some girlfriends.” Additionally, he sparks on rumors that he kidnapped women, singing, “They’re brainwashed, really? Kidnapped, really? Can’t eat, really? Real talk, that s*** sound silly.”

R. Kelly is currently behind bars after he was convicted of federal sex crimes. In September, a jury found him guilty of six out of thirteen charges in his child pornography case in Chicago. The court convicted R. Kelly of three counts of child pornography, and three counts of enticing minors for sex. These charges are related to his infamous acquittal in 2008.

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Sony Music Is Suing Triller For Allegedly Refusing To Pay Licensing Fees

August 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Earlier this month, it was reported that Verzuz founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland had sued Triller for not making payments after they sold their idea to the video app in 2021. Now, according to Rolling Stone, Triller is being sued by another business partner who says the app’s administrators refused to pay music licensing fees. Sony Music Entertainment has filed suit for millions in damages after Triller allowed users to continue posting videos with music from Sony artists after the label ended its deal with the app.

The lawsuit accuses Triller of “brazen contempt for the intellectual property rights of Sony Music, its artists, and others” after Triller “historically failed to make payments in a timely manner,” then completely stopped making its monthly payments entirely in March. Sony says attempts to contact Triller resulted in “near-total radio silence.” It terminated its licensing agreement on August 8, but despite warning Triller that “its continued use of Sony Music Content would constitute willful copyright infringement,” Triller has continued to make Sony Music artists’ music available for use on the app. The Sony roster includes artists such as Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Rosalía, Tyler The Creator, and more.

Meanwhile, as Triller apparently refused to pay Sony or the Verzuz founders, it acquired other platforms such as Fangage, a platform that helps creators to host and sell content. Triller previously called the Verzuz lawsuit a “legal shakedown,” maintaining that the producers had already been paid “$50 million in cash and stock.” Meanwhile, other high-profile stars are beginning to eschew proposed Verzuz battles; Diddy recently said, “We’re not f*ckin’ with Triller until they take care of Swizz and Tim for Verzuz.”

Sony Music Set To Release “MJ the Musical – Original Broadway Cast Recording” On July 15

June 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

According to a confirmed report, Sony Music will release MJ the Musical – Original Broadway Cast Recording on Friday, July 15.

Heralded as “a riveting adrenaline rush of a show!” by Peter Marks in The Washington Post, MJ the Musical opened at the Neil Simon Theatre on February 1, 2022 to rave reviews from both critics and audiences. “MJ delivers the thrills!” exclaimed Jesse Green at The New York Times.

Similar reactions are in to the first snippet from the cast recording of “Billie Jean” that was shared on May 19 by The New York Times and has created overwhelming anticipation for the release of the album.

MJ the Musical – Original Broadway Cast Recording was recorded at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. The album was produced by David Holcenberg and Jason Michael Webb and co-produced by Derik Lee; Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain served as executive producers.

MJ is currently in the running for ten Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Myles Frost), Best Book of a Musical (Lynn Nottage), Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Derek McLane and Peter Nigrini), Best Costume Design of a Musical (Paul Tazewell), Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Natasha Katz), Best Sound Design of a Musical (Gareth Owen), Best Direction of a Musical (Christopher Wheeldon), Best Choreography (Christopher Wheeldon)andBest Orchestrations (Jason Michael Webb and David Holcenberg). The 2022 Tony Awards will air live coast-to-coast from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 12.

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