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The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
Get Ur Freak On
Arriving on VOD platforms this weekend via Breaking Glass Pictures, Freak Off is a timely and unflinching drama that digs deep into the underbelly of the hip-hop industry depicting a world where power, fame, and exploitation collide. The film’s release coincides with the explosive real-world revelations emerging from the high-profile P. Diddy trial, which has thrust the music industry’s long-standing culture of abuse and manipulation into the national spotlight.
By Ben Nelson7 months ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
The Architect of Atmosphere: Ivo Senra’s Sonic Frontier, From Brazil to Hollywood
Across borders, genres, and technologies, Ivo Senra has emerged as one of the most compelling musical voices of his generation, equally fluent in the codes of analog synthesis, Brazilian rhythm, and cinematic narrative. His ascent from Rio de Janeiro’s experimental jazz circuit to the upper echelons of Hollywood scoring is not slow, it’s seismic.
By Lisa Rosenberg7 months ago in Beat
why is gma moving from times square
For over two decades, Good Morning America has been more than a show; it's been a spectacle. Positioned in the beating heart of New York City—Times Square—the program became synonymous with the city’s energy, lights, and bustle. Every morning, viewers across America woke up not just to news and weather, but to a panorama of tourists waving behind glass, live performances spilling into the streets, and the sparkle of Broadway just steps away.
By Saboor Brohi 7 months ago in Beat
AI Vocal Remover: The Game-Changer for Music Production in 2025
Discover how AI vocal removers are revolutionizing music production in 2025, providing artists and producers in both the USA and UK with tools that enable them to effortlessly produce remixes, covers, and more.
By Robert Brown8 months ago in Beat
From Bass Lines to Headlines: The Salemtown Evolution of Patrick Cornell
Patrick Cornell is a Nashville-based country artist whose journey from classically trained bassist to heartfelt Americana artist embodies the spirit of musical evolution. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling.
By Patrick Cornell8 months ago in Beat
The Culture Chair: What Chelsey Green’s New Role Means for the Future of the Recording Academy
The Culture Chair: Dr. Chelsey Green Is Rewriting the Recording Academy Playbook By NWO Sparrow When Dr. Chelsey Green stepped into the role of Chair of the Recording Academy® Board of Trustees, she didn’t just take a seat at the table — she brought a whole new set of blueprints. A classically trained violinist, a Billboard-charting artist, and an educator with global impact, Dr. Green just made double history: becoming both the first Black woman and the youngest person ever to hold the position in the Academy’s 68-year legacy. But this isn’t just about representation. It’s about transformation.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
NLE Choppa Doesn’t Care What You Think—And That’s Exactly Why He’s Winning
Why New Artists Should Follow NLE Choppa’s Success Blueprint In an era where hip-hop artists often follow the same tired formula—drop a few singles, chase viral moments, hop on trending collaborations, and maybe venture into fashion—NLE Choppa stands out as a rare example of an artist who truly gets it. While many of his peers remain stuck in the cycle of predictability, Choppa has managed to stay consistent, daring, and universally appealing without sacrificing his authenticity. His approach to branding, music, and cultural engagement is a masterclass in how to thrive in today’s oversaturated industry. If more new artists studied his blueprint, they’d realize that longevity isn’t just about talent—it’s about strategy.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Better Than a Freestyle: How Spill It’s Cypher Series Became the Ultimate Theatric Showcase for New Talen
The Hidden Genius of Spill It’s ‘Class Is In Session’ Cypher: Lyricism as Theater The moment the camera pans across a dimly lit classroom setup, chalkboards scrawled with hip-hop messaging, vintage desks arranged like pews in a music room , it’s clear Spill It Entertainment’s Sweet 16: Cypher Sessionz isn’t just another rap showcase. The Class Is In Session episode, one of four in this visually stunning series, reimagines the cypher as performance art, where Spill It turns the cypher into a classroom where bars become the assigment and the mic transforms into a graduation cap. This is hip-hop with honors. Featuring rising indie talents like Nikko Tesla, Kony Brooks, Johnnie Floss and Durgaveli, this isn’t merely about spitting bars; it’s about platform building through rhyme, where the set design, fashion, and cadences collectively resurrect the golden era of hip-hop while utilizing today’s rap landscape on a curve.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Artlist in 2025: Enhancing the Content with Royalty-Free Music . AI-Generated.
Artlist in 2025: Enhancing the Content with Royalty-Free Music Learn how Artlist in 2025 is changing the game for content creation with a huge library of royalty-free music. Find out why it is the best place for creators needing top-notch material.
By Zeeshan Haidar8 months ago in Beat
