The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest will join the class of 2024 in the Performer category.
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will be presented with the Musical Excellence Award; Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will receive the Musical Influence Award; and Suzanne de Passe is getting the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The induction ceremony will be held on October...
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will be presented with the Musical Excellence Award; Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will receive the Musical Influence Award; and Suzanne de Passe is getting the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The induction ceremony will be held on October...
- 4/22/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Broadcast’s late-night shows started later than usual on Thursday, March 7, due to President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
Stephen Colbert hosted a live post-State of the Union episode of The Late Show this past Thursday, and it averaged the most total viewers on late night. Airing from 11:55 p.m.-12:43 a.m., the Thursday, March 7 episode averaged 1,923,000 total viewers and 200,000 P18-49 viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data.
That’s -1% in total viewers and -4% in P18-49 viewers from last year’s post-State of the Union episode. It’s also -5% in total viewers and -24% in P18-49 viewers from the previous Thursday edition of The Late Show; up +4% in total viewers and -2% in P18-49 viewers from the Thursday Late Show average in 2024 to-date.
CBS News anchor John Dickerson and De La Soul were...
Stephen Colbert hosted a live post-State of the Union episode of The Late Show this past Thursday, and it averaged the most total viewers on late night. Airing from 11:55 p.m.-12:43 a.m., the Thursday, March 7 episode averaged 1,923,000 total viewers and 200,000 P18-49 viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data.
That’s -1% in total viewers and -4% in P18-49 viewers from last year’s post-State of the Union episode. It’s also -5% in total viewers and -24% in P18-49 viewers from the previous Thursday edition of The Late Show; up +4% in total viewers and -2% in P18-49 viewers from the Thursday Late Show average in 2024 to-date.
CBS News anchor John Dickerson and De La Soul were...
- 3/11/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
De La Soul stopped by Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday (March 7th) to perform their 1989 classic “Eye Know” alongside the song’s co-producer, Prince Paul. Watch a replay of the performance below.
Maseo, Posdnuos, and Prince Paul began their appearance by mixing in each element of the beat live on stage, including the whistles, sax, guitar, and the Steely Dan sample. Acknowledging the feel-good vibes of the performance, the audience engaged in some crowd participation toward the end.
Earlier this month, the Long Island legends dropped a 35th anniversary edition of 3 Feet High and Rising including five bonus tracks. Get your copy here. In further celebration of the landmark album, Maseo and Posdnuos also launched a five-episode series called Art Official Intelligence Radio on Apple Music 1.
2023 was a bittersweet year for De La Soul, who were hit with the tragic death of Trugoy the Dove just weeks before...
Maseo, Posdnuos, and Prince Paul began their appearance by mixing in each element of the beat live on stage, including the whistles, sax, guitar, and the Steely Dan sample. Acknowledging the feel-good vibes of the performance, the audience engaged in some crowd participation toward the end.
Earlier this month, the Long Island legends dropped a 35th anniversary edition of 3 Feet High and Rising including five bonus tracks. Get your copy here. In further celebration of the landmark album, Maseo and Posdnuos also launched a five-episode series called Art Official Intelligence Radio on Apple Music 1.
2023 was a bittersweet year for De La Soul, who were hit with the tragic death of Trugoy the Dove just weeks before...
- 3/8/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
De La Soul’s Posdnuos and Maseo will dive into their own history on a special new five-part series, Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul. The show premieres tomorrow, March 5, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Music 1 at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
- 3/4/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
YouTube‘s celebration of hip-hop’s 50th birthday is bringing some rewards to artists big and small. The platform has revealed the musicians who make up the 2024 class of the Fifty Deep grant program.
The members of the Fifty Deep class will get assistance from YouTube through several initiatives. They will receive creative grants to go along with promotional support and an array of channel optimization tools. YouTube also plans to host songwriting sessions for the cohort while also providing them with A&r opportunities and early access to new products and features.
The Fifty Deep class resembles previous cohorts that participated in the #YouTubeBlack initiative, which boosted artists and creators of color in the YouTube community. YouTube has had an active presence in the Black music community since the 2018 hire of Tuma Basa, who left Spotify to become YouTube’s Director of Black Music & Culture.
Basa and his team...
The members of the Fifty Deep class will get assistance from YouTube through several initiatives. They will receive creative grants to go along with promotional support and an array of channel optimization tools. YouTube also plans to host songwriting sessions for the cohort while also providing them with A&r opportunities and early access to new products and features.
The Fifty Deep class resembles previous cohorts that participated in the #YouTubeBlack initiative, which boosted artists and creators of color in the YouTube community. YouTube has had an active presence in the Black music community since the 2018 hire of Tuma Basa, who left Spotify to become YouTube’s Director of Black Music & Culture.
Basa and his team...
- 2/13/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Abramorama has acquired the global theatrical rights — with the exception of the U.K. and Ireland — and direct-to-consumers rights to “Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande,” the award-winning music documentary directed by Tim MacKenzie-Smith. Abramorama will launch its U.S. and Canadian theatrical release in early April, following its upcoming U.K. theatrical release.
“Abramorama is honored to bring Tim MacKenzie-Smith’s heartfelt documentary about the band Cymande to fans around the world. Their music has influenced artists of all genres and is as impactful today as it was when first released. Cymande continues to reach new fans and I think 2024 is going to be a huge year for the band, with sold out concerts around the world, a new record coming out soon, and the global release of their documentary,” Abramorama’s president and head of international distribution Evan Saxon said in a statement.
A group of Black...
“Abramorama is honored to bring Tim MacKenzie-Smith’s heartfelt documentary about the band Cymande to fans around the world. Their music has influenced artists of all genres and is as impactful today as it was when first released. Cymande continues to reach new fans and I think 2024 is going to be a huge year for the band, with sold out concerts around the world, a new record coming out soon, and the global release of their documentary,” Abramorama’s president and head of international distribution Evan Saxon said in a statement.
A group of Black...
- 2/8/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Soulful jazz great Les McCann, whose work was sampled by hundreds of hip-hop artists including Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre, died Friday in the Los Angeles area. He was 88.
The musician, who released more than 60 albums over the course of his career, had been admitted to a hospital from the nursing care facility he’d lived in for the past four years and was diagnosed with pneumonia, his manager Alan Abrahams told The Hollywood Reporter.
In a prolific career, he was arguably best known for his 1969 Montreaux Jazz Festival performance of the protest song “Compared to What.”
McCann joined forces with saxophonist Eddie Harris and trumpeter Benny Bailey. The three hadn’t played together before, and there wasn’t time for rehearsal, according to The New York Times.
The outlet cites the liner notes for a reissue of the concert album, the Grammy-nominated Swiss Movement, in which McCann writes: “Just before we went onstage,...
The musician, who released more than 60 albums over the course of his career, had been admitted to a hospital from the nursing care facility he’d lived in for the past four years and was diagnosed with pneumonia, his manager Alan Abrahams told The Hollywood Reporter.
In a prolific career, he was arguably best known for his 1969 Montreaux Jazz Festival performance of the protest song “Compared to What.”
McCann joined forces with saxophonist Eddie Harris and trumpeter Benny Bailey. The three hadn’t played together before, and there wasn’t time for rehearsal, according to The New York Times.
The outlet cites the liner notes for a reissue of the concert album, the Grammy-nominated Swiss Movement, in which McCann writes: “Just before we went onstage,...
- 1/1/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop is airing tonight!
The star-studded tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop will air Sunday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The two-hour live concert special will feature incredible performances from hip hop legends and Grammy-winning artists, and promises to showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world.
The special taped November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Keep reading to find out more…
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop Performers List:
2 Chainz
Akon
Arrested Development
Battlecat
Big Daddy Kane
Black Sheep
Black Thought
Blaqbonez
Boosie Badazz
Bun B
Chance The Rapper
Coi LeRay
Common
Cypress Hill
D-Nice
De La Soul
Digable Planets
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Greg Stree
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
DJ Quik...
The star-studded tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop will air Sunday, December 10, at 8:30 p.m. Et/8 p.m. Pt on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
The two-hour live concert special will feature incredible performances from hip hop legends and Grammy-winning artists, and promises to showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world.
The special taped November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
Keep reading to find out more…
A Grammy Salute To 50 Years Of Hip Hop Performers List:
2 Chainz
Akon
Arrested Development
Battlecat
Big Daddy Kane
Black Sheep
Black Thought
Blaqbonez
Boosie Badazz
Bun B
Chance The Rapper
Coi LeRay
Common
Cypress Hill
D-Nice
De La Soul
Digable Planets
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Greg Stree
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
DJ Quik...
- 12/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Now, this is a story all about how the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff will reunite for A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop.
The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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The live concert special, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 pm Et/8 pm Pt on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, will feature an on-stage reunion between Will Smith and Jeffrey Allen Townes (aka DJ Jazzy Jeff), who collaborated musically on hits like “Summertime” and co-starred together in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
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- 11/1/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Parents just don’t understand, and they haven’t been alone in trying to make sense of Will Smith’s angry assault on Chris Rock a year and a half ago at the Oscars. Perhaps to remind the world that he was once wholesome and didn’t have to cuss in his raps to sell records, he’s reuniting with his old compatriot DJ Jazzy Jeff for a surely noncontroversial performance at A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop.
The event, which Billboard reports will tape at YouTube Theater in Inglewood,...
The event, which Billboard reports will tape at YouTube Theater in Inglewood,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The ever-ubiquitous judge Ken Jeong is setting his sights on yet another new venture: Daytime TV.
Jeong is developing with Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury (Sherri) a syndicated talk show on track for a 2024 premiere, according to our sister site The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to hosting, Jeong will serve as an executive producer.
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The prospective series will not be affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike as, like other talkers, it...
Jeong is developing with Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury (Sherri) a syndicated talk show on track for a 2024 premiere, according to our sister site The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to hosting, Jeong will serve as an executive producer.
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The prospective series will not be affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike as, like other talkers, it...
- 10/14/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
If you enjoyed the tribute performance celebrating 50 years of hip hop at the 2023 Grammy Awards, you’re going to love this upcoming special. CBS and The Recording Academy have announced that A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, a live concert special honoring hip hop legends, will air on Sunday, December 10 at 8:30/7:30c (8 p.m. Pt) on CBS. It will also be available to stream on Paramount+, live (via the feed of their local CBS affiliate) and on demand for those who subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime and on demand the next day for those with Paramount+ Essential. The special will tape on November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Taking the stage at the special tribute concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop is a star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and Grammy-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul,...
- 10/13/2023
- TV Insider
It’s been a half-century since DJ Kool Herc energized a West Bronx rec room and invented the most popular musical genre on the planet. Now the celebration is going primetime.
The Recording Academy said today that it will honor the legends of the game with A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, a concert special that will air in December on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The two-hour program will showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world. Among the first announced performers are Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL Cool J, Mc Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke and Yo-Yo, with many more promised to be added.
Related: Aafca Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th With Screening Series Dedicated to Hip-Hop Films...
The Recording Academy said today that it will honor the legends of the game with A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, a concert special that will air in December on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The two-hour program will showcase and celebrate the genre’s profound history and monumental cultural impact around the world. Among the first announced performers are Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL Cool J, Mc Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke and Yo-Yo, with many more promised to be added.
Related: Aafca Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th With Screening Series Dedicated to Hip-Hop Films...
- 10/13/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
In the modern movie world of “franchise” cinema, there’s one thing more difficult than making a sequel: making a sequel to a sequel. Most sequels tend to either try to double down on what made the original so great or, alternatively, attempt to take things in a more expansive new direction. The third film or “threequel” poses something of a unique quandary though. The concept of the “threequel” isn’t a new one, in fact it is almost as old as cinema itself. The very first “threequel” arguably arrived all the way back in 1907 with George Méliès‘ The Haunted Castle, the third in a trilogy of silent films that began with The Kingdom of the Fairies (1903).
However, modern filmmakers face an increasingly tricky task with threequels. Essentially, they either need to find a satisfactory way to wrap up the story or alternatively inject fresh blood into proceedings with a...
However, modern filmmakers face an increasingly tricky task with threequels. Essentially, they either need to find a satisfactory way to wrap up the story or alternatively inject fresh blood into proceedings with a...
- 9/19/2023
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Ok, let's be honest - did we really expect the MTV VMAs, of all award shows, to deliver the best hip-hop 50 tribute of the year? The "all-star finale performance" MTV touted ahead of the Sept. 12 event included Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Dmc (of Run-d.M.C.), Doug E. Fresh, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five as performers. The 10-minute tribute intended to honor the culture's entire 50-year history, but with a lineup that shallow (and New York-skewed), is that even possible?
The VMAs aren't alone: it seems every award show's hip-hop 50 tribute has missed the mark this year. The Grammys kicked off the milestone celebration in February with an old school-meets-new-school performance, which featured everyone from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul to Lil Baby, GloRilla, and Lil Uzi Vert. The BET Awards followed suit in June with a "non-stop party" of medley performances from folks like Warren G,...
The VMAs aren't alone: it seems every award show's hip-hop 50 tribute has missed the mark this year. The Grammys kicked off the milestone celebration in February with an old school-meets-new-school performance, which featured everyone from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul to Lil Baby, GloRilla, and Lil Uzi Vert. The BET Awards followed suit in June with a "non-stop party" of medley performances from folks like Warren G,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Always one to balk in the face of convention, RZA this fall will turn the orchestral concept of “chamber music” — small ensembles playing ornate works — into “chambers music”: a symphony orchestra interpreting Wu-Tang Clan’s blockbuster 1993 debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) live onstage. The performances will take place at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre on Nov. 7, 8, and 9 — the last date of which marks the album’s 30th anniversary. The gigs are billed with a mouthful of a title: “36 Chambers of Shaolin and a Ballet Through Mud.” On Instagram,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Dave Chappelle wrapped his four-show stint in New York City to celebrate his 50th birthday with famous friends, including John Mayer, Busta Rhymes, Common, T.I. and Pete Davidson, who said he just finished rehab.
Davidson and fellow comedian Michael Che, both New Yorkers, took in the thrill of performing for a sold-out crowd at the famed Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Both said they were proud of the moment and proud to celebrate Chappelle, whose birthday was Thursday.
Davidson won over the audience with his jokes, saying he arrived in NYC on Saturday after completing a stint in rehab. The Saturday Night Live star joked about his drug use, saying doing drugs as a 30-year-old — he hits the milestone in November — would no longer be cute.
Other comedians to hit the stage before Chappelle performed included Che, Ronnie Chung, Michelle Wolf and Jeff Ross. Mike Tyson sat in...
Davidson and fellow comedian Michael Che, both New Yorkers, took in the thrill of performing for a sold-out crowd at the famed Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Both said they were proud of the moment and proud to celebrate Chappelle, whose birthday was Thursday.
Davidson won over the audience with his jokes, saying he arrived in NYC on Saturday after completing a stint in rehab. The Saturday Night Live star joked about his drug use, saying doing drugs as a 30-year-old — he hits the milestone in November — would no longer be cute.
Other comedians to hit the stage before Chappelle performed included Che, Ronnie Chung, Michelle Wolf and Jeff Ross. Mike Tyson sat in...
- 8/27/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Editors’ Note: This guest column by former Luke Cage showrunner and Creed II writer Cheo Hodari Coker is part of Deadline’s series commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop on August 11.
In 1999, Yasin Bey — then known as Mos Def – dropped the seminal album “Black On Both Sides.”
The first song, “Fear Not Of Man” still gets me every time I play it. It’s a classic – — just as powerful now as the first time I heard it two decades ago. A meditation on everything Hip-Hop is…and isn’t.
You know what’s going to happen with hip-hop? Whatever’s happening with us. If we smoked out, hip-hop is going to be smoked out. If we doin’ alright, hip-hop is gonna be doin’ all right.
We are hip-hop. Me. You. Everybody.
So the next time you ask yourself where is hip-hop going, ask yourself – where am I going?
Twenty-four years later,...
In 1999, Yasin Bey — then known as Mos Def – dropped the seminal album “Black On Both Sides.”
The first song, “Fear Not Of Man” still gets me every time I play it. It’s a classic – — just as powerful now as the first time I heard it two decades ago. A meditation on everything Hip-Hop is…and isn’t.
You know what’s going to happen with hip-hop? Whatever’s happening with us. If we smoked out, hip-hop is going to be smoked out. If we doin’ alright, hip-hop is gonna be doin’ all right.
We are hip-hop. Me. You. Everybody.
So the next time you ask yourself where is hip-hop going, ask yourself – where am I going?
Twenty-four years later,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Cheo Hodari Coker
- Deadline Film + TV
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Showtime is releasing a new documentary streaming on Paramount+ on the late rapper Biz Markie, best known for his song “Just a Friend,” on Friday, Aug. 11. “All Up in the Biz” will show footage that’s never been seen before of Markie’s life, career, and some of the top names in the business. Known as the “The Clown Prince of Hip Hop,” music fans will see Markie like never before and be reminded of a true underdog tale. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Paramount Plus.
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- 8/11/2023
- by Layne Gibbons
- The Streamable
Tupac Shakur’s gold, ruby, and diamond-encrusted crown ring has ended up in — or rather, on — Drake’s hands. The jewelry piece, which the rapper wore to the 1996 VMAs shortly before his death, was auctioned off by Sotheby’s earlier this month in celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The bid estimate was originally set at somewhere between $200,000 and $300,000, but the artifact ended up selling for more than $1 million. On Friday, Drake shared an Instagram Story wearing the ring while promoting his feature on the latest Travis Scott album,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Rolling Stone is bringing the chill to the Dog Days of Summer with its anticipated return to Chicago and teaming up with New York’s iconic Soul in The Horn party. As part of its eleventh appearance in The Chi, on Aug. 5, Rolling Stone Live: Chicago will give fans another can’t-miss event during the Windy City’s most legendary and talked about music festivals of the year. Taking place at the Virgin Hotel’s rooftop, attendees will treat their eyes to breathtaking views of The Second City’s skyline...
- 7/26/2023
- by Sean Malcolm
- Rollingstone.com
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and music go together like the Ninja Turtles and pizza; the two are intrinsically linked. From the iconic theme song of the 1987 animated series, to Vanilla Ice’s tie-in “Ninja Rap” for 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, and even their semi-forgotten 1990 stage rock and roll musical Coming Out of Their Shells, no matter the genre, these green teens are always rocking big tunes.
With music playing such a big role in the Turtles’ history, director Jeff Rowe and executive producer Seth Rogen had to be extra thoughtful when selecting the songs for the soundtrack of the Turtles’ latest film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. With its distinctive animation style, the feature film finds our pizza-loving Turtles escaping their sheltered existence in the sewers as they seek to be accepted as normal teenagers through acts of heroism.
What would...
With music playing such a big role in the Turtles’ history, director Jeff Rowe and executive producer Seth Rogen had to be extra thoughtful when selecting the songs for the soundtrack of the Turtles’ latest film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. With its distinctive animation style, the feature film finds our pizza-loving Turtles escaping their sheltered existence in the sewers as they seek to be accepted as normal teenagers through acts of heroism.
What would...
- 7/19/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Gorillaz have canceled the US tour they were scheduled to play this September due to “scheduling conflicts and circumstances beyond our control.”
“We are gutted not to be able to perform for you this year,” the group said in a statement. “We were really looking forward to it and we hope to get back to you again as soon as we can. We love our Gorillaz family and we can’t wait to see you again.”
Refunds for the shows will be issued automatically at your point of purchase; allow up to 30 days for processing.
“The Getaway Shows” were slated to take place at stadiums and amphitheaters in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston with support from Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf.
At the time, a press release noted the shows were the final US dates in support of Gorillaz’s latest album, Cracker Island. In April, the band brought out Bad Bunny,...
“We are gutted not to be able to perform for you this year,” the group said in a statement. “We were really looking forward to it and we hope to get back to you again as soon as we can. We love our Gorillaz family and we can’t wait to see you again.”
Refunds for the shows will be issued automatically at your point of purchase; allow up to 30 days for processing.
“The Getaway Shows” were slated to take place at stadiums and amphitheaters in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston with support from Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf.
At the time, a press release noted the shows were the final US dates in support of Gorillaz’s latest album, Cracker Island. In April, the band brought out Bad Bunny,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
New York’s own Hot 97 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at the musical heart of the genre’s birthplace: Madison Square Garden. The celebration, currently scheduled for Sept. 15, will be hosted by special guests Mariah Carey and Maxwell, two artists who exemplify hip-hop‘s extended influence beyond the realm of rap.
Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Epmd, Tyrese, and Sean Paul will be the night’s stars. The event’s performance line-up somewhat covers the genre’s bases, intertwining pop, R&b, and dancehall. New York radio veteran...
Wu-Tang Clan, Mary J. Blige, Epmd, Tyrese, and Sean Paul will be the night’s stars. The event’s performance line-up somewhat covers the genre’s bases, intertwining pop, R&b, and dancehall. New York radio veteran...
- 6/12/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Gorillaz have announced a limited run of US shows taking place in September 2023.
“The Getaway Shows” will see the band play stadiums and amphitheaters in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston with support from Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf.
According to a press release, these will mark the final US dates in support of Gorillaz’s latest album, Cracker Island.
A Live Nation pre-sale is set for Wednesday, May 31st (use access code Iconic), ahead of a general on-sale scheduled for Friday, June 2nd via Ticketmaster.
Once tickets are on sale, you can find deals over at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Back in April, Gorillaz hit the stage at Coachella. Their weekend two performance was especially memorable, as it featured guest appearances from Bad Bunny,...
“The Getaway Shows” will see the band play stadiums and amphitheaters in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, and Boston with support from Kaytranada, Lil Yachty, and Remi Wolf.
According to a press release, these will mark the final US dates in support of Gorillaz’s latest album, Cracker Island.
A Live Nation pre-sale is set for Wednesday, May 31st (use access code Iconic), ahead of a general on-sale scheduled for Friday, June 2nd via Ticketmaster.
Once tickets are on sale, you can find deals over at StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Back in April, Gorillaz hit the stage at Coachella. Their weekend two performance was especially memorable, as it featured guest appearances from Bad Bunny,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
We now know the name of Rihanna’s first-born child. Per TMZ, the singer named her son with A$AP Rocky: RZA Athelston Mayers.
The name is presumably a nod to Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA.
Rih and Rocky welcomed their first child last May. Then, in February, the singer revealed that she was pregnant again while performing at the Super Bowl — her first live show in five years. Since then, she’s performed at the Oscars and stepped out at the Met Gala, where she always stunts as one of the fashion fundraiser’s best dressed. She’s also due to play Smurfette in a new Smurfs movie slated for 2025.
As for the Og RZA, Consequence caught up with the artist to discuss the final season of Hulu’s series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Revisit our ranking of the iconic hip-hop group’s discography here. This summer, Wu-Tang will link...
The name is presumably a nod to Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA.
Rih and Rocky welcomed their first child last May. Then, in February, the singer revealed that she was pregnant again while performing at the Super Bowl — her first live show in five years. Since then, she’s performed at the Oscars and stepped out at the Met Gala, where she always stunts as one of the fashion fundraiser’s best dressed. She’s also due to play Smurfette in a new Smurfs movie slated for 2025.
As for the Og RZA, Consequence caught up with the artist to discuss the final season of Hulu’s series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Revisit our ranking of the iconic hip-hop group’s discography here. This summer, Wu-Tang will link...
- 5/11/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Grammy-nominated R&b singer Bj The Chicago Kid has signed with hit producer Yeti Beats’ new label Reach The World Records in a joint venture with Sony’s RCA Records.
Bj The Chicago Kid and Beats — who has worked on hits like Doja Cat’s “Say So,” “Kiss Me More” and “Woman” — are working on a collaborative album that will be released this summer. Their first single, “Forgot Your Name,” drops Wednesday.
“This project is very different for me. It’s essentially the colliding of Yeti’s world with my world. It’s a unique approach to soul music and serves as our invite to both new and old fans to savor our unique flavor of classic soul,” Bj The Chicago Kid tells The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “I know some folks will call it a concept album, but for me it’s an experiment and exploration of sound...
Bj The Chicago Kid and Beats — who has worked on hits like Doja Cat’s “Say So,” “Kiss Me More” and “Woman” — are working on a collaborative album that will be released this summer. Their first single, “Forgot Your Name,” drops Wednesday.
“This project is very different for me. It’s essentially the colliding of Yeti’s world with my world. It’s a unique approach to soul music and serves as our invite to both new and old fans to savor our unique flavor of classic soul,” Bj The Chicago Kid tells The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “I know some folks will call it a concept album, but for me it’s an experiment and exploration of sound...
- 5/2/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“I’m sorry, but weekend two is better than weekend one,” said Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn prior to closing out the band’s Friday night set at Coachella. He wasn’t kidding, as over the course of the hour-plus performance Gorillaz were joined by a star-studded ensemble that included the likes of Bad Bunny, Beck, De La Soul, Yassiin Bey (a.k.a. Mos Def), Del the Funky Homosapien, Little Simz, Thundercat, and more.
Bad Bunny joined Gorillaz for the first live performance of “Tormenta” from the band’s latest album, Cracker Island. Following their late-night performance on Kimmel, Beck teamed up with Gorillaz on “The Valley of the Pagans.” Other collaborators included Yasiin Bey (“Sweepstakes”), Little Simz (“Garage Palace”), Del the Funky Homosapien, and De La Soul (“Feel Good Inc.”).
See the full setlist and watch fan-captured footage below. You can check out all of our Coachella 2023 coverage here.
Bad Bunny joined Gorillaz for the first live performance of “Tormenta” from the band’s latest album, Cracker Island. Following their late-night performance on Kimmel, Beck teamed up with Gorillaz on “The Valley of the Pagans.” Other collaborators included Yasiin Bey (“Sweepstakes”), Little Simz (“Garage Palace”), Del the Funky Homosapien, and De La Soul (“Feel Good Inc.”).
See the full setlist and watch fan-captured footage below. You can check out all of our Coachella 2023 coverage here.
- 4/22/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Ahmad Jamal, the influential jazz pianist whose style influenced generations of musicians for seven decades, died on Sunday, The Washington Post reports. He was 92. His wife, Laura Hess-Hey, confirmed the news to the newspaper. No further details were disclosed.
Jamal began his professional career while still in high school in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and continued to create and influence multiple music genres through his seven-decade career. Originally performing under the name Fritz Jones, he was among the first African American artists who publicly adopted the Muslim faith and...
Jamal began his professional career while still in high school in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and continued to create and influence multiple music genres through his seven-decade career. Originally performing under the name Fritz Jones, he was among the first African American artists who publicly adopted the Muslim faith and...
- 4/17/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are heading out on a 2023 run of their “NY State of Mind Tour.” Update: De La Soul will open on the North American leg beginning in September.
Named after Nas’ classic Illmatic track, the 32-date global trek kicks off on May 9th in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by additional stops throughout Australia, Europe, and the UK. The North American leg kicks off in Nashville on September 20th and includes cities like Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, DC, and Seattle before wrapping up in Highland, California on October 22nd. See the full itinerary below.
Purchase your tickets via Stubhub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Revisit our recap of the 2022 “NY State of Mind Tour” kickoff in St. Louis here. Last year, Wu-Tang’s seminal debut,...
Named after Nas’ classic Illmatic track, the 32-date global trek kicks off on May 9th in Auckland, New Zealand, followed by additional stops throughout Australia, Europe, and the UK. The North American leg kicks off in Nashville on September 20th and includes cities like Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, DC, and Seattle before wrapping up in Highland, California on October 22nd. See the full itinerary below.
Purchase your tickets via Stubhub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Revisit our recap of the 2022 “NY State of Mind Tour” kickoff in St. Louis here. Last year, Wu-Tang’s seminal debut,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Pharrell Williams has expanded the lineup for Something in the Water, his upcoming music festival in Virginia Beach. Among the new additions is Arcade Fire, whose lead singer Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct by four people in August 2022.
At the time, Butler said the relationships “were all consensual” while alluding to mental health issues as “context” for his behavior. Following the allegations, some Canadian radio stations pulled Arcade Fire’s music from the airwaves and Feist withdrew as an opener on the band’s European tour with a statement saying, “I can’t continue.” One month later, Beck followed suit by dropping off the North American leg without comment.
Anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist M.I.A. has also been added to this year’s Pharrell’s Phriends set, during which she will perform alongside A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul. Last October, M.I.A. questioned why Alex Jones...
At the time, Butler said the relationships “were all consensual” while alluding to mental health issues as “context” for his behavior. Following the allegations, some Canadian radio stations pulled Arcade Fire’s music from the airwaves and Feist withdrew as an opener on the band’s European tour with a statement saying, “I can’t continue.” One month later, Beck followed suit by dropping off the North American leg without comment.
Anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist M.I.A. has also been added to this year’s Pharrell’s Phriends set, during which she will perform alongside A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul. Last October, M.I.A. questioned why Alex Jones...
- 4/12/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
De La Soul have been close collaborators with Gorillaz dating back to their appearance on the 2005 hit “Feel Good Inc.,” but it turns out they were originally supposed to guest on a completely different song. During a recent episode of Kyle Meredith With…, De La Soul co-founder Maseo revealed that Damon Albarn initially suggested they appear on a different Demon Days single: “Kids with Guns.”
“When we went to do ‘Feel Good Inc.’, the initial song was ‘Kids with Guns,'” Maseo recalls. “When we were having a conversation about ‘Kids with Guns,’ I honestly came out and said, ‘Hey man, I think we forcing it.’ I said, ‘I don’t think this is the record. I think we’re not really collaborating, we’re just featuring on the record. It’s like Gorillaz featuring De La. We really need to do like a collaboration, where we both artistically show our flavor.
“When we went to do ‘Feel Good Inc.’, the initial song was ‘Kids with Guns,'” Maseo recalls. “When we were having a conversation about ‘Kids with Guns,’ I honestly came out and said, ‘Hey man, I think we forcing it.’ I said, ‘I don’t think this is the record. I think we’re not really collaborating, we’re just featuring on the record. It’s like Gorillaz featuring De La. We really need to do like a collaboration, where we both artistically show our flavor.
- 4/10/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Despite the tragic death of co-founder Trugoy the Dove in February, it doesn’t look like the surviving members of De La Soul will be calling it quits anytime soon. Speaking on a new episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Maseo said that he and bandmate Posdnuos are working on putting out new music, and their highly-anticipated album Aoi 3 is “definitely happening.”
Aoi 3 would complete the trilogy De La Soul started in 2000 with Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump and its 2001 successor Aoi: Bionix. “Aoi 3 is definitely going to to take precedent,” Maseo said when asked about De La Soul’s upcoming plans. “It’s going to be the very next thing. That’s a responsibility that we have to our fans — a responsibility we even have to ourselves — with completing that trilogy… We have a responsibility to continue on just to sustain [Trugoy’s] legacy and what we’ve built as three childhood friends,...
Aoi 3 would complete the trilogy De La Soul started in 2000 with Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump and its 2001 successor Aoi: Bionix. “Aoi 3 is definitely going to to take precedent,” Maseo said when asked about De La Soul’s upcoming plans. “It’s going to be the very next thing. That’s a responsibility that we have to our fans — a responsibility we even have to ourselves — with completing that trilogy… We have a responsibility to continue on just to sustain [Trugoy’s] legacy and what we’ve built as three childhood friends,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Talib Kweli and Madlib dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the late-night debut of “Air Quotes,” one of the standout tracks from the rapper-producer team’s recently released collaborative album, Liberation 2.
“Air Quotes” notably features the first collaboration between Kweli and his daughter, Diani, who provides vocals on the track. Both Diani and Kweli’s son, Amani, accompanied their father for the late-night performance. Watch the replay below.
Liberation 2 was also preceded by the album cut “Best Year Ever” before its arrival exclusively on the Luminary podcast network in early March. The long-awaited LP, which follows the duo’s first titular installment from 2007, also boasts a loaded roster of contributors including Q-Tip, Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, and Mac Miller, posthumously.
Meanwhile, aside from the momentous reunion between Talib Kweli and Madlib, Fallon also recently hosted the hip-hop greats De La Soul, who performed “Stakes Is High” with...
“Air Quotes” notably features the first collaboration between Kweli and his daughter, Diani, who provides vocals on the track. Both Diani and Kweli’s son, Amani, accompanied their father for the late-night performance. Watch the replay below.
Liberation 2 was also preceded by the album cut “Best Year Ever” before its arrival exclusively on the Luminary podcast network in early March. The long-awaited LP, which follows the duo’s first titular installment from 2007, also boasts a loaded roster of contributors including Q-Tip, Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, and Mac Miller, posthumously.
Meanwhile, aside from the momentous reunion between Talib Kweli and Madlib, Fallon also recently hosted the hip-hop greats De La Soul, who performed “Stakes Is High” with...
- 3/21/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
In a bittersweet moment, De La Soul stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, March 16th, to perform “Stakes Is High” from their classic 1996 album of the same name. They were backed by The Roots, with Black Thought standing in for the late Trugoy the Dove’s verses on the track.
Questlove and the rest of The Roots band’s instrumental prowess blended perfectly with De La Soul’s criticism of hip-hop culture in 1996. Posdnuos reminded fans old and new of his command of the mic and sharp lyrics during the nearly six-minute performance, while Black Thought recited Trugoy’s words to perfection. Toward the end of the track, Posdnuos went acapella with his final verse. Watch the replay below.
Prior to performing, surviving De La Soul members Posdnuos and Maseo opened up about the arduous, 15-year process of bringing their catalog to streaming services; reminisced about...
Questlove and the rest of The Roots band’s instrumental prowess blended perfectly with De La Soul’s criticism of hip-hop culture in 1996. Posdnuos reminded fans old and new of his command of the mic and sharp lyrics during the nearly six-minute performance, while Black Thought recited Trugoy’s words to perfection. Toward the end of the track, Posdnuos went acapella with his final verse. Watch the replay below.
Prior to performing, surviving De La Soul members Posdnuos and Maseo opened up about the arduous, 15-year process of bringing their catalog to streaming services; reminisced about...
- 3/17/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
De La Soul stopped by The Tonight Show to revisit their 1996 track “Stakes Is High” with the help of house band the Roots. The group gave a groove-laced rendition of the track, which comes off their fourth album of the same name.
Ahead of the performance, band members Posdnuos and Pasemaster Mase sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss being able to finally release their albums on streaming services. Pasemaster Mase noted they’ve been trying to make it happen for “a good 15 years.” The duo reminisced about their early days,...
Ahead of the performance, band members Posdnuos and Pasemaster Mase sat down with host Jimmy Fallon to discuss being able to finally release their albums on streaming services. Pasemaster Mase noted they’ve been trying to make it happen for “a good 15 years.” The duo reminisced about their early days,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome To Our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, J-Hope teams up with J. Cole, Boygenius release another great song from their upcoming album, Kali Uchis unfurls a sweet slow jam, and De La Soul finally hit the streams.
J-Hope feat. J. Cole “On the Street” (YouTube)
Boygenius, “Not Strong Enough” (YouTube)
Kali Uchis, “Love Between …” (YouTube)
SG5, “Firetruck” (YouTube)
Nicki Minaj, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” (YouTube)
Young Nudy feat. Key Glock, “Pot Roast” (YouTube)
Young Scooter feat.
J-Hope feat. J. Cole “On the Street” (YouTube)
Boygenius, “Not Strong Enough” (YouTube)
Kali Uchis, “Love Between …” (YouTube)
SG5, “Firetruck” (YouTube)
Nicki Minaj, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” (YouTube)
Young Nudy feat. Key Glock, “Pot Roast” (YouTube)
Young Scooter feat.
- 3/3/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
De La Soul’s entire catalog is available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers for the first time as of today, March 3rd, 2023.
Due to sample clearance issues and label disputes with Warner Bros. Records and Tommy Boy Records, none of De La Soul’s music before 2004 had ever made it to streaming services.
In February 2019, Tommy Boy acquired the group’s master recordings from Warner, but plans to bring their first six albums to streaming services were scrapped when De La Soul pushed back on the move and revealed they would only be receiving 10% of the profits. Subsequent negotiations with Tommy Boy broke down, and no further progress was made until music rights company Reservoir acquired the label for $100 million in June 2021.
At the time, a representative for the company promised Reservoir would work with De La Soul “to bring the catalog and the music back to the fans.
Due to sample clearance issues and label disputes with Warner Bros. Records and Tommy Boy Records, none of De La Soul’s music before 2004 had ever made it to streaming services.
In February 2019, Tommy Boy acquired the group’s master recordings from Warner, but plans to bring their first six albums to streaming services were scrapped when De La Soul pushed back on the move and revealed they would only be receiving 10% of the profits. Subsequent negotiations with Tommy Boy broke down, and no further progress was made until music rights company Reservoir acquired the label for $100 million in June 2021.
At the time, a representative for the company promised Reservoir would work with De La Soul “to bring the catalog and the music back to the fans.
- 3/3/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
After years of long delays and legal disputes, De La Soul’s catalog is finally available on streaming services. The bittersweet return follows the death of David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur at age 54 in February.
De La Soul’s back catalog had been stuck in digital purgatory for years thanks to various issues including the myriad of uncleared samples that defined the sound of De La Soul’s classic records, but made them a legal minefield when it came to making them available online. In 2014, De La Soul decided to...
De La Soul’s back catalog had been stuck in digital purgatory for years thanks to various issues including the myriad of uncleared samples that defined the sound of De La Soul’s classic records, but made them a legal minefield when it came to making them available online. In 2014, De La Soul decided to...
- 3/3/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
David Jude Jolicoeur, known widely as Trugoy the Dove and one of the founding members of the Long Island hip hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was 54.
His representative Tony Ferguson confirmed the reports Sunday. No other information was immediately available.
In recent years, Jolicoeur, had said he was battling congestive heart failure, living with a LifeVest machine affixed to his person. De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his fellow bandmates.
Tributes poured in on social media shortly after the news broke Sunday.
Read More: De La Soul’s Music Will Finally Be Available For Streaming In March 2023
“Dave! It was a honor to share so many stages with you,” wrote rapper Big Daddy Kane on Instagram.
Rapper Erick Sermon posted on Instagram that “This one hurts. From Long Island from one of...
His representative Tony Ferguson confirmed the reports Sunday. No other information was immediately available.
In recent years, Jolicoeur, had said he was battling congestive heart failure, living with a LifeVest machine affixed to his person. De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his fellow bandmates.
Tributes poured in on social media shortly after the news broke Sunday.
Read More: De La Soul’s Music Will Finally Be Available For Streaming In March 2023
“Dave! It was a honor to share so many stages with you,” wrote rapper Big Daddy Kane on Instagram.
Rapper Erick Sermon posted on Instagram that “This one hurts. From Long Island from one of...
- 2/13/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
David Jude Jolicoeur, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the age of 54, helped revolutionize hip-hop and change the course of popular music. It’s why he’s being mourned so widely in the rap community today, and far beyond it as well. As one-third of De La Soul, alongside Kelvin “Posdnous” Mercer and DJ Vincent “Maseo” Mason, the Haitian American musician and producer who adopted names like “Jude,” “Trugoy the Dove,” “Plug 2,” and, finally, just “Dave” expanded the art form in ways not seen before or since. Many fans...
- 2/13/2023
- by Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
David Jude Jolicoeur, the rapper known by his stage name Trugoy the Dove, has died. He was 54.
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Jolicoeur, who was one of the founding members of the rap trio De La Soul, had been “struggling with his health,” according to All Hip Hop, the outlet that first reported the news.
It was back in 2018 when the artist talked about his congestive heart failure saying, “I’m ready just to get back to the stage. I miss that. I love traveling. I love being around my guys and I want that back.”
Jolicoeur is widely recognized for collaborating in the popular Gorillaz song “Feel Good Inc.” being credited as a writer.
The...
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Jolicoeur, who was one of the founding members of the rap trio De La Soul, had been “struggling with his health,” according to All Hip Hop, the outlet that first reported the news.
It was back in 2018 when the artist talked about his congestive heart failure saying, “I’m ready just to get back to the stage. I miss that. I love traveling. I love being around my guys and I want that back.”
Jolicoeur is widely recognized for collaborating in the popular Gorillaz song “Feel Good Inc.” being credited as a writer.
The...
- 2/13/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Trugoy the Dove, co-founding member of the iconic hip-hop group De La Soul, has died at the age of 54.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed. However, Trugoy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in recent years. Notably, he did not join fellow De La Soul members Posdnuos and Maseo at last weekend’s Grammys tribute to hip-hop.
Hailing from Long Island, De La Soul is considered one of the most innovative and influential groups in hip-hop history. Trugoy, whose real name was David Jude Jolicoeu, formed the group alongside high school friends Vincent Mason (aka Maseo) and Kelvin Mercer (aka Posdnuos). The trio went on to lead a loose collective of like-minded New York hip-hop groups including A Tribe Called Quest and the Jungle Brothers.
De La Soul’s debut album, 1989’s 3 Feet High and Rising, was unlike anything that had been heard in hip-hop before, with its eclectic mix of samples,...
A cause of death has not yet been revealed. However, Trugoy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in recent years. Notably, he did not join fellow De La Soul members Posdnuos and Maseo at last weekend’s Grammys tribute to hip-hop.
Hailing from Long Island, De La Soul is considered one of the most innovative and influential groups in hip-hop history. Trugoy, whose real name was David Jude Jolicoeu, formed the group alongside high school friends Vincent Mason (aka Maseo) and Kelvin Mercer (aka Posdnuos). The trio went on to lead a loose collective of like-minded New York hip-hop groups including A Tribe Called Quest and the Jungle Brothers.
De La Soul’s debut album, 1989’s 3 Feet High and Rising, was unlike anything that had been heard in hip-hop before, with its eclectic mix of samples,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, one-third of the iconic rap triumvirate De La Soul, has died, Rolling Stone has confirmed. The news was first reported by AllHipHop. He was 54. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Trugoy, who had recently been going by the name Dave, and was also known as Plug Two, had been open about his bout with congestive heart failure in recent years. In De La Soul’s 208 “Royalty Capes” video, Trugoy candidly spoke about how his ailing health kept him from performing.
“I’m ready...
Trugoy, who had recently been going by the name Dave, and was also known as Plug Two, had been open about his bout with congestive heart failure in recent years. In De La Soul’s 208 “Royalty Capes” video, Trugoy candidly spoke about how his ailing health kept him from performing.
“I’m ready...
- 2/12/2023
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
Jay-Z is widely regarded as a hip-hop legend thanks to his years in the music industry and undeniable talent for rapping. He’s continued to remain a high-profile figure thanks to his music career as well as his marriage to Beyoncé. But despite being in the public eye, Jay-Z isn’t necessarily a fan of being on camera all the time.
Jay-Z | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jay-Z has been in the public eye for nearly 3 decades
Jay-Z first started rapping in the mid-1990s in the wake of his fellow Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn native The Notorious B.I.G. The two even collaborated together on the songs “Brooklyn’s Finest” and “I Love the Dough.”
Jay-Z released his debut album Reasonable Doubt in 1996. He followed it up in the following years with In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, and his seminal 2001 album The Blueprint.
Jay-Z | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jay-Z has been in the public eye for nearly 3 decades
Jay-Z first started rapping in the mid-1990s in the wake of his fellow Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn native The Notorious B.I.G. The two even collaborated together on the songs “Brooklyn’s Finest” and “I Love the Dough.”
Jay-Z released his debut album Reasonable Doubt in 1996. He followed it up in the following years with In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, and his seminal 2001 album The Blueprint.
- 2/12/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a celebration of hip-hop ahead of the genre’s 50th birthday in 2023. Rappers young and old came together to perform hit hip-hop songs and get the crowd at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena (and the millions watching at home) on their feet. One former rapper who was slated to be a part of the tribute but was notably absent was Grammy Award winner Will Smith.
Will Smith | Harry Langdon/Getty Images The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a tribute to hip-hop for its 50th birthday
Hip-hop historians trace the birth of hip-hop to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. Several tributes and performances have taken place in the lead-up to the big date, including the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, which was an homage to the genre with some of its biggest players taking the stage together: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar,...
Will Smith | Harry Langdon/Getty Images The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a tribute to hip-hop for its 50th birthday
Hip-hop historians trace the birth of hip-hop to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. Several tributes and performances have taken place in the lead-up to the big date, including the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, which was an homage to the genre with some of its biggest players taking the stage together: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Grammys finally gave hip-hop the platform it deserves at this year's ceremony on Feb. 5, rolling out the biggest star-studded tribute of all time in honor of its 50th anniversary. The powerful segment was narrated by Black Thought and introduced by LL Cool J as old-school hip-hop artists united on stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for an explosive time capsule of rap history.
The performance featured appearances from legends like Missy Elliott, Big Boi, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-t, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Rahiem, Rakim, Run-dmc, Salt-N-Pepa, Spinderella, and Too hort, all of whom performed some of their greatest hits on stage.
New-school acts like Lil Baby, GloRilla, and Lil Uzi Vert also joined the explosive Grammys performance, which was produced by Questlove (who also served as music director). However,...
The performance featured appearances from legends like Missy Elliott, Big Boi, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, DJ Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Mele Mel & Scorpio/Ethiopian King, Ice-t, The Lox, Method Man, Nelly, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Rahiem, Rakim, Run-dmc, Salt-N-Pepa, Spinderella, and Too hort, all of whom performed some of their greatest hits on stage.
New-school acts like Lil Baby, GloRilla, and Lil Uzi Vert also joined the explosive Grammys performance, which was produced by Questlove (who also served as music director). However,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Will Smith was supposed to appear in the star-studded Grammys performance that celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
The actor, who was one of the biggest rappers in the ’90s a.k.a the Fresh Prince, was forced to step away from the gig last minute due to a scheduling conflict.
“I’ll give the spoiler alert away. Will Smith was apart of the festivities tonight, but they started shooting ‘Bad Boys 4’ this week,” Questlove, who coordinated the tribute, told Variety on Sunday night during a red carpet interview. “There were a lot of preliminary shots that he had to do, so we had to lose Will.”
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The award-winning musician and record producer added that attempting to get Smith for the 14-minute-long performance was “a shot in the dark” because he is “always shooting movies.
The actor, who was one of the biggest rappers in the ’90s a.k.a the Fresh Prince, was forced to step away from the gig last minute due to a scheduling conflict.
“I’ll give the spoiler alert away. Will Smith was apart of the festivities tonight, but they started shooting ‘Bad Boys 4’ this week,” Questlove, who coordinated the tribute, told Variety on Sunday night during a red carpet interview. “There were a lot of preliminary shots that he had to do, so we had to lose Will.”
Read More: Eddie Murphy Explains Why He Name-Dropped Will Smith At Golden Globes (Exclusive)
The award-winning musician and record producer added that attempting to get Smith for the 14-minute-long performance was “a shot in the dark” because he is “always shooting movies.
- 2/7/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Sunday’s 65th Grammy Awards averaged 12.4 million total viewers across numerous platforms, including CBS and Paramount+, up about 30 percent from the prior year’s special and the most since 2020. That tally include out-of-home viewing.
Thank the (super-)star-studded guest list, including winners Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé, for the bump.
The 2022 Grammys drew an initial 8.9 million viewers, per Nielsen, which placed the show just ahead of the record low reached in 2021. That year-ago show would adjust up to 9.6 million total viewers when including those who watched from outside of their own homes. The Covid-impacted March 14, 2021 Grammy Awards settled for just 8.8 million initial viewers, and would adjust up to 9.4 million.
The Covid Grammys, for lack of a better shorthand term, plummeted 53 percent from the January 26, 2020 special, which nabbed 18.8 million viewers. Trevor Noah hosted all three of the shows; for the first two, he was the face of Comedy Central’s...
Thank the (super-)star-studded guest list, including winners Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé, for the bump.
The 2022 Grammys drew an initial 8.9 million viewers, per Nielsen, which placed the show just ahead of the record low reached in 2021. That year-ago show would adjust up to 9.6 million total viewers when including those who watched from outside of their own homes. The Covid-impacted March 14, 2021 Grammy Awards settled for just 8.8 million initial viewers, and would adjust up to 9.4 million.
The Covid Grammys, for lack of a better shorthand term, plummeted 53 percent from the January 26, 2020 special, which nabbed 18.8 million viewers. Trevor Noah hosted all three of the shows; for the first two, he was the face of Comedy Central’s...
- 2/6/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
The tune CBS is singing today is a happy one, given the early numbers for its Sunday-night telecast of the 65th Grammy Awards.
This year’s Trevor Noah-hosted Grammys drew 12.4 million total viewers, up 30 percent from last year to mark the ceremony’s largest audience since January 2020, its last pre-pandemic outing.
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This year’s Trevor Noah-hosted Grammys drew 12.4 million total viewers, up 30 percent from last year to mark the ceremony’s largest audience since January 2020, its last pre-pandemic outing.
More from TVLineThe Late Late Show With James Corden to Be Replaced by @Midnight Reboot at CBS; Chris Hardwick Not AttachedGrammys Honor 50 Years of Hip-Hop With All-Star Medley: Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Nelly and 30+ OthersBeyoncé Breaks Record for Most Grammy Wins Ever -- Watch Her History-Making Speech
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- 2/6/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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