Friday, July 29, 2011

About Digital Music: Grooveshark Music Service in Deep Water Again

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • New Copyright Infringement Case Against Grooveshark.
  • Spotify Review: The Mother of All Streaming Music Services?
  • Free Music Downloads This Week.
  • Audio Format Definition: What is The Vorbis Format?


New Copyright Infringement Case Against Grooveshark

According to an article by CNET, Grooveshark is in deep water again over a series of alleged copyright infringements. The lawsuit which was filed on July 15 by a group of artists, songwriters, and record labels, allege that Grooveshark has infringed on several forms of copyright by providing access to their music illegally. In their compliant against Grooveshark, the group (which includes ex lead singer... Read more


Spotify Review: The Mother of All Streaming Music Services?

In this full review of Spotify we dig deep to find out how this major online music service works. With access to millions of songs via subscription (or a free account if you prefer), iPod support, social networking, and an offline mode that enables you to listen to millions of songs without an Internet connection, is this the mother of all digital music services? Read more


Free Music Downloads This Week

The artists/bands featured in our free music downloads spotlight this week are:

  • Darren Hanlon
  • Antony and the Johnsons
  • Hot Panda
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Audio Format Definition: What is The Vorbis Format?

Find out in this article what exactly the Vorbis format is and some of its applications in the digital audio world. Read more


 


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Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Team To Form 'Ferrari Boyz'

Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and Waka Flock Flame have announced they will release their first album together, titled Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame –Ferrari Boyz. The new album, which is the fifth from Gucci Mane since he signed to Warner Bros. Records, features guest appearances from the entire 1017 Brick Squad record label. Artist like Rocko, Whoo Da Kid, Frenchy, Ice Burgandy and others are featured on the album, which is Waka Flocka's second release for Warner Bros. The sixteen-track album also features production by a number of southern heavyweights, including Drumma Boy, Shawty Redd, Fat Boi and Joshua "Southside" Luellen. The Atlanta rappers are planning to release a videos for "She Be Puttin' On" featuring Slim Dunkin, "Young Niggaz" and "Ferrari Boyz" in the upcoming weeks. 

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bishop Eddie Long's 5th Accuser Working On Album Of 'Jilted' Songs

Bishop Eddie Long is not out of the clear just yet in relation to a sex scandal involving four men, which rocked his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Bishop Eddie Long, who still heads up the mega-church, reached an out-of-court settlement with four of the men, but Fox 5 in Atlanta uncovered a fifth man who was not named in the lawsuit. Long's fifth accuser's identity was kept secret for unknown reasons, but his identity was revealed today (July 28th). The man is a 22-year-old named Centino Kemp, who is working on a R&B/hip-hop album from the standpoint of a jilted lover. Fox 5 showed pictures of Kemp, who sports tattoos of a Eddie Long's name across his forearm. Kemp is allegedly recording his debut album in a small recording studio. He has been spotted being shuttled back and forth to the studio in a late model limousine, to sessions that cost around $100 an hour, where he is recording songs like "Pornography." 

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

About Rap / Hip-Hop: 'Watch the Throne' Tour Schedule Revealed

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In this week's newsletter: Jay-Z and Kanye reveal their Watch the Throne tour schedule; Lil B is gay and happy; and what the hell is that thing screaming out your speakers?

Watch the Throne Tour Dates & Venues
Jay-Z and Kanye West are bringing their much anticipated Watch the Throne tour to a venue near you. If you don't live anywhere near a major city, well, tough bajunkas (sorry, Juneau, Alaska). ... Read more

Review: Lil B - I'm Gay (I'm Happy)
Walk into Lil B's latest expecting a pastiche of cliches and get ready to wipe egg from your face. Instead, what we have here is an exhibition of B's depth... Read more

Jay-Z and Kanye West Debut
Jay-Z and Kanye West debuted the new single from Watch the Throne. The song is dubbed "Otis" after the great Motown crooner. It sports a classic sample, some boastful rhymes,... Read more

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Legal Warfare Breaks Out Between Producer T-Pain and Autotune Maker

A once profitable business venture between producer T–Pain and Antares Technologies has ended in a lawsuit over the rapper/producer's association with the company's popular "Autotune" affect. The rapper, who used to officially endorse Antares' auto-tune effect, ended his deal with the company in June and formed a new company with Izotope, to promote his own line of "T-Pain" audio effects called "The T-Pain Effect." Yesterday (July 25th), T-Pain filed a lawsuit in United States District Court of Northern District of California, claiming that Antares continues to use his image and likeness in advertisements, packaging and marketing materials for Antares' rival products. T-Pain claims Antares is also marketing a competing "Autotune" product, using is image and likeness. In addition to at least $1 million in damages, T-Pain is seeking an injunction prohibiting Antares from using his name image, likeness, photograph, voice or anything else connecting him to Antares' competing "Autotune" products. 

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Exclusive: Kay Slay Helps Lil Cease of Junior Mafia, Noble of Outlawz End Beef

It's been almost 15 years since the Tupac and Biggie murders captured the hearts and minds of entertainment world, but those close to the rappers are still finding ways to heal and find closure. Just recently, Young Noble of the Outlawz and Lil' Cease of Junior Mafia decided to record a new song entitled "Bury the Hatchet," to commemorate their squashing of the beef, in addition to recognizing the 15-year anniversary of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur passing away. "At the end of the day me and the Outlawz was always cool, and me and Cease are cool, and I just thought about how nobody never really grabbed hold of The Outlawz or Lil' Cease," Kay Slay told AllHipHop.com of the commemorative song. According to both the rappers, Young Noble and Lil' Cease share a common thread, in that they were both on the scene when their respective mentors and friends were shot. When Tupac was murdered in Las Vegas, Young Noble was in the car behind Tupac and when Biggie was murdered in Los Angeles, Lil' Cease was in the car and luckily dodged the rare, German made, Gecko armor-piercing bullets, that took Biggie's life. "We had so much animosity towards each other without even knowing each other, just because we was ridin' for Big and they were ridin' for Pac, but like they say time heals all wounds," Lil Cease told AllHipHop.com. "We were young and wild, so at the end of the day we were ready for whatever. We were ridin' with Pac, our big brother so we pretty much were on some soldier shit," Young Noble told AllHipHop.com. "That whole era of Hip-Hop was historical. I just wish Pac and Big were here to see it." 

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Kanye, Jay-Z Form New Group 'The Throne'; Launch 24-Date Tour Together

Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z have announced that they are forming a new group titled "The Throne," for their upcoming collaborative album Watch the Throne, which is due in stores this August. Additionally, the pair have announced a 24–date tour across the United States in support of the album. Watch the Throne's first single, "Otis," officially went on sale today (July 25th), for fans to order the deluxe version of the album on iTunes. The album, which was recorded in London and Bath in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Paris and New York City, features productions by Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, The Neptunes, and Mike Dean. Vocalists on the album include Curtis Mayfield, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, and Mr. Hudson. Watch the Throne is due in stores on August 8 via Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def Jam/ Recordings/Roc Nation. 

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Friday, July 22, 2011

About Digital Music: Free Album Download: The Hush Now - Shiver Me Starships

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Free Album Download: The Hush Now - Shiver Me Starships
We're showcasing the Indie-pop band, The Hush Now, this week in our regular 'free songs to download' blog. The Massachusetts based quintet is offering up a whole album for free... Read more

Digital Music Sales Look Set For Record Breaking Growth
According to the latest data from the music sales tracking system, Nielsen SoundScan, digital music is on course for a record breaking end to the year. The latest report has... Read more

Free Songs to Download This Week
The free songs on our discovery radar to download this week are: -=ArpLine=- (Genre: Industrial / Psychedelic / Pop) Twin Sister 'Lady Daydream' (ArpLine Remix) (4:15) Local Natives 'Wide Eyes' (ArpLine... Read more

Organizing Your Music Library
Taking the time to organize and backup your digital music is something that you should do on a regular basis. Maintaining your music library is essential housekeeping that will not only make it easier for you to locate your music, but will also ensure you have a disaster recovery plan that protects your investment.

 


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