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ONE Musicfest 2025: How a Black-Owned Festival Fuels a $61 Million Cultural Economy by NWO Sparrow
ONE Musicfest Isn’t Just a Concert—It’s a $61 Million Black Economy Engine (And Why That Matters) The Realest Come-Up in the South
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Michael Jackson Didn’t Perform at Live Aid — Here’s the Real Reason Why by NWO Sparrow
The King Who Stayed Home: Why Michael Jackson Skipped Live Aid Back in 1985, the entire world stood still for Live Aid — a global, star-studded concert broadcasted to over 1.9 billion people in more than 150 countries. The biggest names in music came together to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Queen’s set is still talked about to this day. U2 made their mark. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were in the building. But there was one massive, elephant-in-the-room type absence that had people scratching their heads — where was Michael Jackson?
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Foreign politics, inflation, and PR: why Turkey would not be ready to come back to Eurovision
If you've been a Eurovision fan since the 2000s, or if you've been looking into the older, most iconic entries, you might be familiar with Turkish songs like We Could Be the Same by ManGa, Düm Tek Tek by Hadise, or Everyway That I Can by Sertab Erener, which landed the first and only Turkish victory of the contest to this day.
By Simona Rosso6 months ago in Beat
From NYC to NJ: Duce Privi’s ‘Privi & Friends’ Expands Its Empire by NWO Sparrow
Duce Privi Takes “Privi & Friends” to Jersey City: A Night of Independent Hip-Hop & Elevated Vibes Jersey City, NJ – This summer, Duce Privi is expanding his empire beyond NYC, bringing his acclaimed "Privi & Friends" concert series to Jersey City for the first time. On August 23rd, the Greenstop Dispensary (516 Tonnelle Ave) will transform into a hip-hop haven, blending raw lyricism, electrifying performances, and premium cannabis culture under one roof.
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
B.E.A.T. Productions Presents Christian Hip Hop Shop EP 2 (Part 3 of 3)
B.E.A.T. Productions Presents Christian Hip Hop Shop comes to a dramatic end with a stirring episode focused on the 2017 Kingdom Choice Awards in the last segment of this three-part special. The show, which was filmed on September 30, 2017, at Long Island University's renowned Kumble Theater in Brooklyn, New York, and is hosted and produced by Rickey Corporan, transports viewers to a hallowed setting where bars, beats, and biblical truth converge.
By B.E.A.T Productions6 months ago in Beat
B.E.A.T. Productions Presents Christian Hip Hop Shop EP 2 (Part 2 of 3)
In this powerful continuation of Christian Hip Hop Shop Episode 2, host and producer Rickey Corporan brings viewers deeper into the heart of the 2017 Kingdom Choice Awards, filmed live at the Kumble Theater at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. This episode (Part 2 of 3) is a vibrant celebration of Christian hip hop culture and a moving display of faith, perseverance, and raw talent from a community of artists who boldly proclaim the name of Christ through music.
By B.E.A.T Productions6 months ago in Beat
🪞Top 10 Selves You Had to Become (Just to Survive)
We live in layers. Not lies — layers. Versions of ourselves we shape to fit into families, friendships, timelines, systems, scenes.
By The Yume Collective6 months ago in Beat
Steve Miller Band cancels all upcoming tour dates due to weather
Steve Miller Band Cancels All of Their 2025 U.S. Tour Because of Climate Concerns This week, fans of the Steve Miller Band got some bad news: the famous rock band has called off its entire 2025 U.S. tour, which was supposed to start in just a few weeks. The band was going to do more than 30 shows across the country, starting on August 15 in Bethel, New York, and ending on November 8 in Anaheim, California. They were known for classics including "Fly Like an Eagle," "The Joker," and "Take the Money and Run."
By santanaviews6 months ago in Beat
🏙️ Top 10 Buildings You Remember from Dreams (But Never Existed)
Some buildings only exist when you close your eyes. You’ve walked their halls. You’ve opened their rusted doors. And yet they can’t be found on any map.
By Yokai Circle6 months ago in Beat
🫧 Top 10 Emotions You Can Only Feel Once
There are emotions you can name: sadness, joy, fear. And then there are the others. The ones that only show up once. They don't announce themselves.
By Yokai Circle6 months ago in Beat
🚪 Top 10 Liminal Spaces You’ve Felt But Never Named
Liminal spaces aren’t just empty buildings. They’re moments. Feelings. Crossroads between what was and what’s next. You’ve felt them before —
By The Yume Collective6 months ago in Beat
Tomorrowland 2025: What You Need to Know About the Biggest Music Festival. AI-Generated.
Tomorrowland is one of the world’s most famous music festivals. Every year, thousands of people from all over the world gather to enjoy electronic dance music (EDM), amazing stages, and a magical atmosphere. In 2025, Tomorrowland will return with two big events: Tomorrowland Belgium and Tomorrowland Winter in France. This article will tell you everything you need to know about these exciting festivals.
By sehzeen fatima6 months ago in Beat