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Redd Tunes Teams Up With Mars Noel For EP 'Diplomacy'

@REDDEMCEE86 Teams Up With Mars Noel For EP 'Diplomacy'

London producer REDD TUNE delivers another slick set with Mars Noel coming in the form of ‘Diplomacy’. The three track EP features rappers, Nobi 1 and Dr Mortis, who both take turns to drop unfiltered wordplay against the silky smooth, old school boom bap with occasional melodic chants. ‘Diplomacy’ is a nostalgic collection that will be appreciated by anyone who loves hip-hop/boom bap of the…

[foodfightnovelization]

Hey there! I found your blog last Wednesday, and I gotta say, it's about time someone showed this misbegotten movie some love! I've also been reading Ziggy Cashmere's ebook Drawing For Nothing, which includes all sorts of old material from the film - and even directs you to an early draft of the script! Awesome-sauce! Aside from that, I want to know your thoughts on the proposed franchise Larry wanted to make out of the movie, including sequels, video games, books, live stage performances, etc.?

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying my blog, and yes, Drawing For Nothing is fantastic isn't it? There's a lot more where that came from too, with Ziggy currently working on a documentary called "ROTTEN: Behind The Foodfight" (see my last post for more info on that). It should be coming out very soon, so stay tuned for that! I was fortunate enough to be involved in it, even making a small cameo at one point, and I can't wait for everyone to see the plethora of incredible behind-the-scenes material he's uncovered.

And yes, I read that early draft of the Foodfight! script a while ago and I'll talk about it some more once the documentary is out It's a draft from April 2005 and is VERY similar to the novelization, but there are still a bunch of interesting differences worth discussing. For one, the script includes all the real-world mascot cameos intended to be in the movie (such as M&Ms, Pringles, Oscar Mayer etc.) which were excluded from the novelization presumably due to brand deals not extending to merchandising. This actually leads to some surprising changes in the plot and dialogue, some of which I find incredibly funny, so there'll be a whole lot to talk about!

Anyway, as for my thoughts on the proposed franchise? I think it could've worked, I really do. Not to the extent Larry Kasanoff dreamed of- I don't think there was anyway the proposed "Foodfight! On Ice" show was ever going to happen (there's no way the Brand X soldiers could goosestep in iceskates, come on now). I think that's dreaming too big too soon, the "Disney On Ice" shows didn't happen until Disney had already been making movies for decades. That said, I do think if the production of Foodfight! hadn't been so horribly mismanaged and had come out when it was intended to it would've been somewhat of a hit, and to that end some of the merchandising ideas were really smart. Stuff like the tie-in videogame, children's books, and videogames were just what a lot of movies had back then- this was 2006, every movie had a sidescroller on the GBA and a 3D platformer on the PS2. From what little we've seen of the game it's impossible to know how good it would've been, but those kind of movie tie-ins are usually pretty harmless.

As for the other merchandise, a lot of it WAS released...and I think it's pretty great for what it is! If all of the books, toys etc. had just released alongside the movie as intended, then they'd just seem like exactly what they are - merchandise made to promote a recently released children's film, and there'd be nothing much to discuss about them. They're all only so fascinating because the movie itself came out so badly, and so the merchandise provides a glimpse at what might've been had things gone better. That said, I still desperately want to make a post talking about the Deluxe Sound Storybook at some point, and hopefully I'll get the chance soon.

I don't think Foodfight! ever would've been popular enough to warrant a sequel- I think it would've been like Hoodwinked where some people look back on it fondly but it's largely been forgotten over the years, and I don't think Threshold (the studio who animated Foodfight!) would have ever been the "next Pixar" like Larry Kasanoff thought they'd be either. But maybe in another world, where the production of Foodfight! went as smooth as butter, for a time there'd have been a real Cinnamon Sleuth Cereal with a free Dex Dogtective toy inside. Ten years later someone would make a post on Reddit saying "Hey! Anyone else remember Cinnamon Sleuth?" and a series of pointless arguments about the movie's blatant commercialism would fire up in the comments. And that wouldn't be such a bad legacy to have, right...?

[cyarskaren52]

There's no disputing Snoop Dogg's iconic status.

From that lanky kid from Long Beach in the early 1990s who shot to stardom (and infamy) as the biggest star on Death Row Records, to the venerated elder statesman who might be the most famous rapper in the world; Calvin Broadus is a blueprint for how to do rap stardom the right way. 

His early hits set the standard for G-Funk, as Snoop's charisma and laconic drawl made him a superstar and took that Cali-based sound to the top of the charts. He took a turn down South in the late 1990s, signing with No Limit Records for what turned out to be a strong stretch to close the millennium, and he became a pop culture mainstay in the 2000s, scoring monster hits with everyone from Dr. Dre to Timbaland to, perhaps most notably, Pharrell and The Neptunes. 

Through it all, he's maintained his near-universal appeal, he's a West Coast icon who isn't bound to any coast; a 90s veteran who transcends era, and a brand and movement unto himself. Snoop is everywhere. We picked 25 of his greatest songs. Believe us—it wasn't easy. 

#26

"THAT GIRL" - PHARRELL FEAT. SNOOP DOGG [BONUS SONG]

Our BONUS SONG pick is a celebrated classic guest spot! There are certain artists the superproducer Pharrell just has great chemistry with, and one is the legendary Doggfather. One of the breeziest tunes he ever crafted.

#25

"CALIFORNIA ROLL" FEAT. STEVIE WONDER

Snoop re-embraced AutoTune on this breezy song that sounds like it could be a lost track from Stevie's classic 70s period. The legendary singer/songwriter provides vocals and harmonica to the track.

#24

"LIFE OF DA PARTY"

A West Coast anthem that perfectly captures the club sound of the early 2000s. That specific period after crunk, but before trap found AutoTune and percocets. Too $hort and Mistah FAB do their thing over production from Scoop DeVille.

#23

"SIGNS" FEAT. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND CHARLIE WILSON

Snoop's shift to romantic odes was fairly seamless, and he made it look easy. Grown man Snoop was in full effect on this hit single from R&G: RHYTHM & GANGSTA. 

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#22

"YOUNG, WILD & FREE" FEAT. BRUNO MARS, WIZ KHALIFA

Snoop has mastered cross-generational appeal, and nowhere is that more evident than his work with Wiz Khalifa. With an assist from Bruno Mars, Snoop proved he's forever young with this single from MAC AND DEVIN GO TO HIGH SCHOOL.

#21

"G'Z UP, HOES DOWN"

This "lost" track was a standout on the immaculate DOGGY STYLE, but only showed up on early pressings of the album. Because of difficulties getting the Isaac Hayes sample cleared (that's "The Look Of Love"), it was removed from the album.

#20

"UPS & DOWNS/BANG OUT"

Over a flip of the Bee Gees' "Love You Inside Out," Snoop gets real about loyalty. R&G: RHYTHM & GANGSTA is one of Snoop's best efforts, and this single is one of the more underappreciated releases from that period. 

#19

"SENSUAL SEDUCTION/SEXUAL ERUPTION"

Produced by Shawty Redd, this monster hit single remains one of the biggest smashes Snoop ever released, and featured the Long Beach legend fully embracing AutoTune. One part parody, one part outside-the-box musicality, it's still Snoop being Snoop.

#18

"LET'S GET BLOWN" FEAT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Snoop and The Neptunes were locked in by the time they dropped this follow-up to one of the rapper's biggest hits. The coolass vibe is perfect for latter-period, grown man Snoop.

#17

"LODI DODI"

Snoop almost single-handedly legitimized making outright covers in Hip-Hop, with this remake of the Slick Rick/Doug E. Fresh classic "Ladi Dadi." Snoop takes the famous tale straight to Long Beach, and shows just how much he reveres MC Ricky D.

#16

"FROM THA CHUUUCH TO DA PALACE" FEAT. PHARRELL WILLIAMS

The first single from the hit album PAID THE COST TO BE THE BO$$ featured Snoop's first high-profile collaboration with the hitmaking Neptunes. The song wouldn't smash the charts like the single that followed (more on that later), but is one of Snoop's most recognized early 00s tracks.

#15

"STILL A G THANG"

Snoop had landed on No Limit Records in the late 1990s, and he blended with the NOLA label's rat-a-tat bounce better than expected. But this single made it clear that he was keeping his West Coast G-Funk sound, even at his new digs. 

#14

"VAPORS"

After his cover of Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick's "La Di, Da Di," Snoop set his sights on a Juice Crew classic. Snoop reworked Biz Markie's beloved "Vapors," showcasing just how well the Golden Age sample of James Brown's "Papa Don't Take No Mess" melded with G-Funk's groove. 

#13

"WOOF!" FEAT. C-MURDER, MYSTIKAL

As Death Row seemed to be in a state of collapse circa 1998, Snoop (no longer "Doggy") Dogg resurfaced as a soldier for the No Limit tank. Master P's house welcomed the West Coast superstars with open arms, and this is the kind of posse cut only Beats By The Pound could deliver.

#12

"MURDER WAS THE CASE"

One of the darkest entries on Snoop's classic debut album, this tale finds the protagonist facing death and slipping into his own, personal hell. Part cautionary tale, part reference to the rapper's own real-life drama playing out at the time, it's one of the greatest songs in his catalog.

#11

"DOGGY DOGG WORLD" FEAT. THA DOGG POUND, THE DRAMATICS

The pimptastic video is one of the most memorable of the 90s; and the groove is pure 70s funk, highlighting how deeply indebted to that era G-funk had been.

#10

"DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT"

Again: Pharrell and Snoop's chemistry has always been undeniable. When you put the VA kid and the D-O-Double G in the studio together, you're likely to get summer classics. It's just a given.

#9

"B*TCH, PLEASE"

A new millennium banger that made it clear to everyone that there was still no more potent combination that Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, this smash single was a precursor to Dre's stellar 2001.

#8

"G'Z & HUSTLAZ"

Opening with that classic classroom skit, and carried by a winning sample from the late, great Bernard Wright, this coulda-been-a-single is one of the best album cuts on DOGGY STYLE. 

#7

"WHAT'S MY NAME, PT. 2"

Snoop teamed up with Timbaland for this lead single from his acclaimed final No Limit Records album, THA LAST MEAL. Another song that became one of Snoop's most recognized of the period.

#6

"LAY LOW" FEAT. MASTER P, BUTCH CASSIDY, NATE DOGG, THA EASTSIDAZ

The second single from THE LAST MEAL was another heater featuring Snoop teaming up with Dr. Dre. This time he brought along No Limit boss Master P, as well as his Eastsidaz homies and Butch Cassidy.

#5

"AIN'T NO FUN" FEAT. NATE DOGG, THA DOGG POUND, WARREN G

A classic Death Row posse cut that would probably get banned if it was released today. Yes, it's one of the most problematic songs of all time. But what a banger! Daz ghost-produced this G-funk staple.

#4

"THE SHIZNIT"

It flips the chorus from Billy Joel's "The Stranger" into something new entirely, and this classic track from Snoop's debut album DOGGY STYLE has one of the most sinister grooves in all of G-Funk. 

#3

"BEAUTIFUL"

Forever a vibe! It just sounds like warm beaches and cool drinks, surrounded by your favorite people, soaking up the sun. If that doesn't fit your scene, just enjoy the ambience, homie. It works no matter where you are.

#2

"WHO AM I (WHAT'S MY NAME?)"

It's so P-Funk-like, it's like you can hear George Clinton sitting in the room. Nobody would ever have trouble remembering his name again. Shoutout to "Atomic Dog."

#1

"GIN & JUICE"

Another ode to getting drunk as hell, Snoop's second single cemented him as the most unique new voice in the game back in 1994. All these years later, it's a staple of the sound and era, a true G-Funk classic.

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[thelensofyashunews]

EVILGIANE & SLIMESITO SHARE NEW SINGLE "DESIGNER DRUGZ"

Fresh off a 2024 GRAMMY“Best Rap Performance” nomination for his work on Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem’s “The Hillbillies”, Surf Gang founding member evilgiane and the prolific rapper Slimesito have just shared their new single "DESIGNER DRUGZ" from the duo’s highly-anticipated EVILSLIME collab mixtape – out on 5/3. The announcement arrives on the heels of evilgiane’s January mixtape #HEAVENSGATE VOL. 1, which boasted features from the likes of Rx Papi, 454, Bear1Boss, Nettspend, and Slimesito himself – it was instantly met with critical acclaim from The FADER, Stereogum, Hypebeast and Pitchfork, who gave the project a score of 7.3, praising the producer for "inviting hyper-regional talent to slide over a collection of exquisitely fine-tuned beats that position him as a superproducer in the making". Slimesito is fresh off a European tour that spanned across 7 countries, and the forthcoming tape follows his recent single "Pray 4 Me" (feat. Trippie Redd). Defined by colorful production and playful lyricism, "DESIGNER DRUGZ” is a spirited outing that sets the stage for the duo’s first joint tape. An enigmatic mainstay in the world of underground Hip-Hop since the 2010s, Slimesito’s full-length link-up with evilgiane has been teased and highly-coveted – ”DESIGNER DRUGZ” finally sets the stage, serving as a high-energy track bolstered by a carefree hook (“I feel like Pablo, man, the way that I’m dabbing / I’m off designer drugs, they match with my fashion”), while Slimesito’s melodic flow is a strong complement to evilgiane’s dreamy sonic landscapes. Their first joint outing since #HEAVENSGATE VOL. 1 cuts “INFORMANTS” and “LIL WAYNE”, “DESIGNER DRUGZ” is a compelling introduction to the the pair’s EVILSLIME project, while also serving as a joint catch-up to the innovative production work that’s turned evilgiane into the game’s in-demand producer and Slimesito’s fabled stature.

The lead single for his second project of 2024, evilgiane’s latest release showcases why The FADER recently hailed the producer for his “woozy beats (part New York drill, part digital cloud rap) [that] have served as a springboard for inspired singles byKendrick Lamar (‘The Hillbillies’ with Baby Keem), Earl Sweatshirt (‘Making the Band (Danity Kane)’), and Playboi Carti (‘Sights’ with A$AP Rocky).” Still riding the momentum from a breakout year that saw him land two Top 20 records in Pitchfork’s ‘Best Songs of 2023’), evilgiane is continuing his ascent into the upper-echelon of producers. Blending elements of Drill, Electronic and Jersey Club music into his distinct utopic soundscapes, evilgiane has carved out his own lane with a production style that Stereogum recently hailed as “changing the sound of hip-hop”. Alongside working with some of rap’s biggest name’s, his other recent production credits include collab tapes with 454, Matt Ox, Serane and John Glacier, as well as “Luv The Tour” off the deluxe version of Veeze’s critically-acclaimed debut album Ganger. All of evilgiane's past collaborations have led to the highly-anticipated release of EVILSLIME, a compelling exhibition of his visionary production and keen ability for inspiring artists to step out of their creative comfort zone. With evilgiane continuing to morph various internet sub-genres and sounds into idyllic soundscapes with ever-expanding reach, the EVILSLIME rollout embodies the fruitful ascendence of both evilgiane's forward-thinking sonics and Slimesito's mythical raps.

EVILSLIME – Tracklist 01. DESIGNER DRUGZ 02. RIGHT OR WRONG 03. BANDOLEROS 04. MONA LISA 05. TOP FLOOR (feat. K$UPREME) 06. MAKE IT HOME 07. BRUISE WAYNE 08. 12 02 93 09. TOP KAPO 10. NO STRESS 11. DR. EVIL

[lboogie1906]

Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), known professionally as Babyface, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career and has won 11 Grammy Awards. He was ranked number 20 on NME’s 50 on The Greatest Producers Ever list.

He was born in Indianapolis to Marvin and Barbara Edmonds. Barbara was a production operator at a pharmaceutical plant. He is the fifth of six brothers (including After 7 band members Melvin and Kevon Edmonds.

He played with funk performer Bootsy Collins, who tagged him “Babyface” because of his youthful look. He performed in the group Manchild as a guitarist. He played with the funk band Redd Hott produced. He played keyboards in the light-funk and R&B group The Deele (which also included drummer Antonio “L.A.” Reid, with whom he would form a successful writing and producing partnership). One of his first major credits as a songwriter for outside artists came when he wrote the tune “Slow Jam” for the R&B band Midnight Star. The tune was on Midnight Star’s double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor album. He remained in The Deele until 1988 when both he and Reid left the group.

His album Playlist consists of eight cover songs and two original works. It was the first album on the newly re-launched Mercury Records label.

He released a Grammy Award-winning duet album with Toni Braxton titled Love, Marriage & Divorce on Motown Records.

He married Tracey McQuarn (1992-2005) and they have two sons. He married dancer Nicole “Nikki” Pantenburg (2014-2021) and they have a daughter. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[theloniousbach]

RHYTHM SECTIONS WITH PIANISTS AT MEZZROW’S

COUCH TOUR: EHUD ASHERIE with Peter Washington and Kenny Washington, 18 AUGUST 2023, 9 pm set

ALMOST COUCH TOUR: DAVID BRYANT with Dezron Douglas and Eric McPherson, 22 JULY 2023, 7:30 pm set

I want to be clear that EHUD ASHERIE and DAVID BRYANT were essential to these sets, fully leaders including in Bryant’s case composing a chunk of the tunes and capable of holding their own. But there’s a reason why Bill Charlap relies Peter Washington and Kenny Washington for their purr and their roar. Dezron Douglas and Eric McPherson are powerhouses and evidently they and Bryant have played and recorded for twenty years. Douglas has a big woody sound and McPherson’s cymbals shimmer. I’m pretty sure I saw Asherie with this band before, but Bryant was new to me.

He’s a big player with lots of ideas maybe sometimes to the point of being almost too busy. But he had lots of interesting things going on. He opened up with Kenny Barron’s Voyage and that had me on his side. There was a tasty standard near the end that opened up and Douglas’ solo was rich and almost helped me name the tune. McPherson stood up to Bryant’s power with his own complexities but once again his cymbal work is commanding.

Bryant’s tunes gave them things to chew over productively but maybe it didn’t quite gel as Bryant overthinks things a bit. Or that’s how it struck me in those moments.

ASHERIE was tastier and his program was more standards based, including a Tadd Dameron All The Things You Are contrafact, Because of You for Tony Bennet, and several tunes from the 1920s including an Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington’s Black Beauty which was distinctively him but not familiar. Asherie also champions Freddie Redd and did his tribute. Peter Washington was more prominent with solos that pushed things along. But that probably just means Kenny Washington read the room and the band and was understated. But there was a calypso like closer that he savored and refined every rhythmic nuance.

Asherie is a fine player but it’s probably the case that Bill Charlap is more adventurous and takes better advantage of the BMW, not quite a sports car but fully able to stretch out on the autobahn with optimum maneuverability while elegant as hell. But the kid didn’t scratch them up either.

But we wouldn’t/couldn’t. Peter Washington and Kenny Washington can take care of themselves perfectly well, thank you very much. And that’s precisely why I see them, separately and together, every chance I can.

[thatmistersguy]

UPDATE: the day has finally come... i finished the refs.

and good lord it took way too long.

anyway, i finally did it! all 25 references are complete (50+ if you count all the alternate outfits/forms and redesigns) and now I can actually start focusing solely on writing!!

for the record this is SUPER important to development bc now I can have fixed palettes and less design mistakes in the finished product (Mad’s “redesign” alone had at least 10 at first).

And before you ask, no I probably won’t show the full references bc I did Redd’s as one of the first and I’ve improved since then and I do NOT want to draw him 3 times again. i am tired.

ANYWAY this will probably be the last sizeable update for Limited Edition for a while!! Or at least until I actually start coding again. Until then stay tuned :)

[independentartistbuzz]

CHEAT CODES TEAMS UP WITH RAPPER AND TIKTOK PHENOM LIL XXEL TO DROP NEWEST SINGLE “NO CHILL”

Following a steady stream of 2020 releases from the multi-platinum genre blending music trio Cheat Codes, today they have released “No Chill” ft. rising rapper and TikTok sensation Lil XXEL (2.5M followers). Their newest track of similar brilliance, “No Chill” is the fifth single off of Hellraisers Pt. 1, the first part of the group’s upcoming three-part debut album. Embodying their upbeat, contemporary pop flow, the track is layered with a touch of trap and a guitar riff that plays perfectly into the catchy vocals from rising hip-hop artist Lil XXEL. Reminding listeners of the chase for excitement, Cheat Codes says of their newest single “This song is about a relationship that is just too much to handle, high maintenance if you will...the kind of relationship that makes you question if it’s worth it or not.” The track is a must listen for electro-pop fans who love a high beat production with fun vocals, and the accompanying music video has Cheat Codes, Lil XXEL and those watching in for quite a surprise ending. Listen to the latest collaboration to be released from Hellraisers pt. 1 here. LISTEN IN HERE:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y0TSSqz4YbWKRbVC2r39e

“Washed Up”, “Stay” with Bryce Vine, “Between Our Hearts” ft. CXLOE, and most recently, “Do It All Over” ft. Marc E. Bassy, have already made waves and built momentum for Cheat Codes as they embark on what is slated to be their biggest year yet fueled by their debut multi-part album release. With three legs leading into the album, each 'part' will personify the individual members of the trio and give you a deeper look at each group member. The Los Angeles-based group consisting of KEVI, Trevor Dahl, and Matt Russell have skyrocketed to fame since they first came together in 2014. Over the course of the last six years, they’ve amassed over 4 billion total streams, with 12 million listeners tuning in each month to their music via Spotify. Pivotal points in their career include collaborations with artists such as Liam Payne, Fetty Wap, Demi Lovato, Little Mix, Kim Petras, Wiz Khalifa, and Sofía Reyes and more. Simultaneously trafficking in electronic, pop, hip-hop, and alternative at the same high speed, the Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes remains an inescapable force throughout popular culture. Their total stream tally eclipses a staggering 6 billion plays. Maintaining a prolific pace, they’ve steadily amassed a diverse discography, including the platinum Pop Radio Top 5 smash “No Promises” [feat. Demi Lovato], the gold-certified “Feels Great” [feat. Fetty Wap &CVBZ], and gold-selling breakout “SEX” with Kriss Kross Amsterdam. Speaking to their international impact, “Only You” [feat. Little Mix] soared to #1 on Pop Radio in the UK, while they received dozens of platinum certifications in 20 countries. Not to mention, Liam Payne, Kim Petras, Wiz Khalifa, and Sofía Reyes all jumped at the chance to collaborate, and they did remixes for Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. Igniting clubs worldwide, their 2019 level 2 EP yielded the #1 Dance Radio hit “Who’s Got Your Love” [feat. Daniel Blume] in addition to “Ferrari” [feat. Afrojack] and “Be The One” [feat. Kaskade]. Cheat Codes recently made their acting debut with the Bella Thorne directed short film, music video for "No Service In The Hills" featuring Trippie Redd, blackbear and PRINCE$$ ROSIE. Next up, the group is working on their debut album and releasing a new track every month leading up to it. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Paper, Time, Billboard, and more, the musicians have shut down The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! with stunning and show-stopping performances.

Connect with Cheat Codes: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Official

[blackkudos]

Babyface

Kenneth Brian Edmonds (born April 10, 1959), known professionally as Babyface, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits throughout his career, and has won 11 Grammy Awards. He was ranked number 20 on NME's 50 of The Greatest Producers Ever list.

Early life

Edmonds was born on April 10, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Marvin and Barbara Edmonds. Barbara was a production operator at a pharmaceutical plant. Edmonds, who is the fifth of six brothers (including future After 7 band members Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, the latter of whom went on to have a modestly successful solo career), attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, and as a shy youth, wrote songs to express his emotions. When he was in eighth grade, Edmonds' father died of lung cancer, leaving his mother to raise her sons alone. At this stage, Edmonds became determined to have a career in music.

Music career

Edmonds later played with funk performer Bootsy Collins, who tagged him "Babyface" because of his youthful look. He also performed in the group Manchild (which had a 1977 hit "Especially for You" with band member Daryl Simmons) as a guitarist. In 1982 Edmonds played with funk band Redd Hott produced by Geoge Kerr. He played keyboards in the light-funk and R&B group the Deele (which also included drummer Antonio "L.A." Reid, with whom he would later form a successful writing and producing partnership). One of his first major credits as a songwriter for outside artists came when he wrote the tune "Slow Jam" for the R&B band Midnight Star in 1983. The tune was on Midnight Star's 1983 double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor album. Babyface remained in the Deele until 1988, when both he and Reid left the group.

His album Playlist consists of eight cover songs and two original works. It was released on September 18, 2007. It was the first album on the newly re-launched Mercury Records label.

On February 4, 2014, he released a Grammy Award-winning duet album with Toni Braxton titled Love, Marriage & Divorce on Motown Records.

Other ventures

Writing and producing

From the late 1980s to the early 90s, he wrote R&B and dance songs, writing and producing music for Bobby Brown ("Roni"), Karyn White ("Love Saw It"), Pebbles ("Girlfriend", "Mercedes Boy"), The Whispers ("Rock Steady", "In the Mood"), The Deele ("Two Occasions"), Johnny Gill ("My My My"), After 7 ("Ready or Not"), The Boys ("Dial My Heart"), Damian Dame ("Right Down to It") and Sheena Easton.

In 1989, Edmonds co-founded LaFace Records with Reid. Three of the label's early artists, TLC, Usher, and Toni Braxton, were very successful. TLC's second album CrazySexyCool, for which he wrote and produced some of the hits, became the best-selling album of all time by an American girl group. Under his direction, TLC sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, and a combined total of 75 million records. Toni Braxton's first two albums, Toni Braxton (1993) and Secrets (1996), for which he wrote the majority of the songs, went on to sell a combined total of over 10 million copies in America alone.

Babyface helped form the popular late-1990s R&B group Az Yet. Edmonds also helped to mold and work with some of his then-wife Tracey Edmonds' acts, such as Jon B and producer Jon-John Robinson.

Edmonds has worked with many successful performers in contemporary music. “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (1990), produced for Whitney Houston, was Houston's introduction to R&B music and Edmonds' first No. 1 Top 40 hit in the US. He also wrote and produced Boyz II Men's 1992 "End of the Road" and 1994 "I'll Make Love to You", both of which established records for the longest stay at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He co-wrote, co-produced, and provided backing vocals on Madonna's 1994 Bedtime Stories, which featured the seven-week No. 1 hit "Take a Bow", and shared billing with Eric Clapton on the chart-topping Grammy winner "Change the World" from the Phenomenon soundtrack. He also wrote and produced the No. 1 hit "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" for Houston as well as the rest of the critically acclaimed 10 million-selling Waiting to Exhale soundtrack in 1995, which spawned additional hits for Houston, Brandy and Mary J. Blige.

Additionally, Edmonds has produced and written music for many artists including Bobby Brown, The Whispers, Pebbles, After 7, Johnny Gill, Deele, Karyn White, The Boys, Damian Dame, Tevin Campbell, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Faith Evans, Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Paula Abdul, Eric Clapton ("Change the World"), Whitney Houston, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Tamia, Shola Ama, 3T, Sisqó, Dru Hill, Fall Out Boy, Céline Dion, Samantha Jade, Backstreet Boys, Honeyz, Katharine McPhee, Mariah Carey, Vanessa L. Williams, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Chanté Moore, En Vogue, Zendaya, Kenny G, Kristinia DeBarge, Lil Wayne, Kevin Abstract, P!nk, Marc Nelson, TLC, Ariana Grande, Jessica Mauboy, Xscape, K-Ci & JoJo, NSYNC, Jordin Sparks and Phil Collins, among others. He received three consecutive Grammy Awards for Producer of the Year from 1995 to 1997.

Babyface was in the studio for about two years with Ashanti to produce her album The Declaration (2008).

He worked on the Lil Wayne album Tha Carter III (2008), on the Kanye West-produced "Comfortable". He also worked with R&B singer Monica for her sixth studio album Still Standing (2010).

In 2013, Babyface served as producer for Ariana Grande's debut album Yours Truly, producing the majority of her songs, including her second single, "Baby I".

In September 2014, Babyface collaborated with Barbra Streisand on her album Partners, performing a duet on the track "Evergreen" and background vocals for other album tracks.

Babyface also collaborated with Foxes on her second album, All I Need (2016), producing and co-writing "Scar".

In July 2016, Babyface along with Bruce Roberts and Carole Bayer Sager helped write the song "Stronger Together" sung by Jessica Sanchez. The song was played after Hillary Clinton's speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The song's title is named after the slogan that the Clinton campaign used as a show of uniting behind the Democratic nominee. The song was one of the top trending songs on Shazam that week. The song was widely perceived as positive by the listeners, and received praise by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian.

Acting career and film producing

In 1994, he appeared and performed on an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 entitled "Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington (Part 2)".

In the mid-1990s, Edmonds and his then-wife Tracey Edmonds expanded into the business of motion pictures. Upon setting up Edmonds Entertainment Group, the company producing films such as Soul Food (1997), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), and also the soundtrack for the film The Prince of Egypt (1998), which included contributions from numerous artists, including Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. They also executive produced the BET reality series College Hill (2004-2009). Edmonds also worked with David Foster to compose "The Power of the Dream", the official song of the 1996 Summer Olympics, performed by superstar Céline Dion. Linda Thompson provided the lyrics.

Babyface also participated as a duet partner on the Fox reality show Celebrity Duets (2006).

He was portrayed by Wesley Jonathan in the 2015 Lifetime biopic Whitney and is portrayed by actor Gavin Houston in the Lifetime biopic based on Toni Braxton entitled Un-Break My Heart, which premiered on the network in early 2016.

On August 30, 2016, Babyface was revealed as one of the celebrities who will compete on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with professional dancer Allison Holker. He and Holker were eliminated on the fourth week of competition and finished in 11th place along with Vanilla Ice and Witney Carson.

Soda Pop Records

Edmonds founded his record label Soda Pop Records in 2009. Since founding the label he has signed R&B icons K-Ci & JoJo, releasing their first album for the label entitled My Brother's Keeper. In 2013 Babyface secured a distribution deal with E1 Music for the label.

Personal life

Babyface married his first wife, Denise during his young adult years. In 1990, Babyface met Tracey Edmonds when she auditioned for the music video for his song "Whip Appeal". They married on September 5, 1992, and have two sons, Brandon and Dylan. On January 7, 2005, Tracey filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. In October 2005, Babyface and Tracey announced that they were ending their marriage of thirteen years.

In 2007, Babyface began dating his backup dancer Nicole "Niko" Pantenburg (former backup dancer for and personal friend of Janet Jackson). Babyface and Pantenburg have a daughter born in 2008. The pair married on May 17, 2014.

In 2015, Babyface donated money to the presidential campaign of Republican Senator Marco Rubio.

Impact

In 1999, a 25-mile (40 km) stretch of Interstate 65 that runs through Indianapolis was renamed the Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway.

Babyface was placed at number 20 on NME's "50 of the Greatest Producers Ever" list. NME wrote of his impact:

"One of the founding fathers of all the best bits of modern US R&B. And so you can't hate him if some of the schlock can be traced back to him also. Babyface was a pioneer of New Jack Swing in the 80s, before setting up LaFace with old mucker Antonio 'LA' Reid to give the world TLC, Usher and Toni Braxton under their guiding hand. There's barely a prominent artist in the genre he hasn't worked with, and as a result he's clocked up a mammoth 26 R&B number ones."

Discography

Studio albums

Lovers (1986)

Tender Lover (1989)

For the Cool in You (1993)

The Day (1996)

Face2Face (2001)

Grown & Sexy (2005)

Playlist (2007)

Return of the Tender Lover (2015)

Collaboration albums

Power and Love with Manchild (1977)

Feel the Phuff with Manchild (1978)

Street Beat with The Deele (1983)

Material Thangz with The Deele (1985)

Eyes of a Stranger with The Deele (1987)

Love, Marriage & Divorce with Toni Braxton (2014)

Accolades

On August 30, 2006, Babyface was honored as a BMI Icon at the 6th annual BMI Urban Awards. Throughout his career, Babyface has won the BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year trophy seven times and a total of 51 BMI Awards, which includes Song of the Year for his Toni Braxton hit, "Breathe Again", in 1994.

Babyface was honored with the 2,508th star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 10, 2013. The star is located at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.

On October 18, 2018, he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from Indiana University Bloomington in recognition of his illustrious career in music.

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MASN Enlists Trippie Redd For the “Psycho!” Remix

Photo: Allison Hunter  

Nineteen-year-old rising artist MASN hit the creative jackpot earlier this year when his song “Psycho!” became part of a viral trend on TikTok. The track spread across the internet like wildfire, thanks to 1.5 million TikTok users and counting dubbing videos about their pet peeves with the line “I might just go psycho.” Today, the super chill “Psycho!” is getting a little extra sauce with a remix featuring Trippie Redd.

The track is an airy, almost eerie, production about a party that gets a little out of hand, with MASN finding himself surrounded by too many, too drunk ladies. His verse is about trying to escape the chaos, chiming in “I just left in the Porsche / I'm moving too fast I cannot slow it down / On my way to the morgue / I'm dying young if I don't slow it down.” The verse also references a tumultuous breakup; MASN expressed that the lyrics are a “collage of different feelings” he was experiencing when he wrote the song.

Trippie’s verse breaks up the melancholic affair, adding an extra dose of angst. His quick addition reads almost like a checklist for young rappers: no photos, lambo, glocks, stealing your girl. Regardless, it’s still a fun little bonus to the intoxicating lull of the original.  

MASN is spending his quarantine in his hometown in Utah, working on a gamut of new music, so we can look forward to more tranquil and infectious tunes in the coming months. In his writing process, he says he aims to create “a refreshing world you can experience through the music.”

With “Psycho!,” we’d say MASN hit the nail on the head. 

Listen to “Psycho!” below:

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Producer Redd Tunes Drops EP, 'Dead Poets Society'.

Producer @REDDEMCEE86 Drops EP, 'Dead Poets Society'.

Championed within the Britcore and hip-hop community, producer REDD TUNES rallies up another slick lineup for his new EP, ‘Dead Poets Society’, out now via Brandcamp. Verging on the side of the smoothest Britcore with a slight kick of boom bap, the lineup includes hip-hop contenders, Isis Aset and Mars Noel, who give the EP that much-needed fire introduction with track, ‘The Coincidence’. Rapper…

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DGM VIBEZ is back with a new release: Will you stay

May 2022 - DGM VIBEZ is an artist with a focus on creating deeply innovative music that combines different influences. From the energy of hip-hop, down to the unique twist of emo-rap and R&B, anything goes! The artist seems to be a natural-born storyteller, someone who truly wants to use music as a way to reach out to people. While some musicians aim to entertain the audience, others want to create a much deeper bond and provide some one-of-a-kind insights and experiences to his listeners. This is most definitely what DGM VIBEZ is all about, because his music is catchy, yet also incredibly real and thought-provoking.

Recently, DGM VIBEZ announced the release of a studio work titled Will you stay. This is undoubtedly going to be a very important milestone for the artist, who is eager to keep exploring new ideas and unfold his full potential as a musician, performer, and songwriter alike. This song has a very powerful twist to it, and it highlights the artist’s insightful prowess and ability to stand out artistically. DGM VIBEZ’s far-reaching musical style is a blend of influences. You can really tell that he doesn’t like to get stuck into a one-dimensional creative box. On the contrary, he really loves to branch out and use his music to explore a multitude of amazing new ideas and genres to spice things up and add more interest and character to his phenomenal blend of sound. What makes Will you stay so special is exactly the fact that it feels like a bold and confident declaration of creative intents for the artist. In other words, it is like a statement, introducing DGM VIBEZ’s free-form creative mindset to the world and sharing his passion for making music that is unlike anything else that you are likely to come across out there. In addition to the striking vocal performance, the production of the song is also particularly unique. The tone is absolutely stellar, and it is really striking, particularly when it comes to the amazing balance of every element in the mix. The low end is thick and present, really allowing the mix to be filed with movement and purpose. Moreover, the top end is crisp and warm, adding a lot of definition to the mix. Some artists seem to pigeonhole themselves in a single category, but in this case, DGM VIBEZ managed to really bring home a diverse and forward-thinking sound, that has a very distinctive spirit. From conception, to fruition, this release really hits the mark, and it certainly highlights the artist’s exciting identity. We are certainly gonna stay tuned and look forward to check out what the future holds in store for DGM VIBEZ, who is increasingly gaining the attention of audience members and critics alike!

In addition to the brilliant vision and the artistry that fuels the release, the production quality is absolutely top notch as well. DGM VIBEZ went to great lengths to make sure this release would be the best it could be, and his efforts have definitely paid off. Not only is this a truly magnetic piece of music, but it also feels like a nice introduction to the work of this artist, and his aesthetic vision. The music has some throwback elements, giving it a warm and organic sound. However, this release is not really about channeling the appeal of the nostalgia factor. On the contrary, it is about translating this approach to sound to a more contemporary format, going for a fun and amazing style.

It is not always easy for artists to create music that feels catchy, yet incredibly down-to-earth and forward-thinking. However, DGM VIBEZ definitely managed to accomplish this task and create a bridge between these two different musical worlds. Fans of artists such as XXXTENTACION, Trippie Redd, Juice Wrld, Drake, Vory, Dead Rituals, Blink-182, Nickelback will most certainly be able to connect with this one-of-a-kind artist and with this amazing studio release, which holds so much promise and potential. It all falls into place from there, allowing the artist to paint a broad picture with sounds, melodic ideas, and ultimately, lyrics that tell a story. This is emo-rap at its best!

Find out more about DGM VIBEZ, and do not miss out on Will you stay. This release is now available on some of the best digital music streaming services.

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SANTACORPS: MOONLIGHT TANGO

JOIN SANTACORPS, The North Pole's finest, in Virtuoso Neomedia's very first Christmas Special production! Produced in 4 days by Ethan Redd, featuring tunes by @skybridgesound and RoshisGarden

GO, Santa, Go!

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Peach Kelli Pop- GENTLE LEADER (MINT RECORDS)

I had heard a handful of assorted songs by this bunch over the past few years, but for whatever reason never fully dove in. This one came into my inbox and I decided to give it a good listen and loved what I’d heard. This is their fourth record over (and first for Mint after three on the Burger label) and the band is basically the work of one Allie Hanlon who was the drummer for Canadian pop punkers White Wires (Dirtnap Records). After that band ended she hightailed it down to Los Angeles, grabbed a band name from an old Redd Kross (offa Neurotica) song and began recording, sometimes with herself and sometimes with friends and this new record is the cat’s meow!  It’s a saucy mix of hepped-up, sugary pop tracks and more low-key strummy tunes. In the former category are buzzy tunes like “Hello Kitty Knife,” “Black Magic,” “Black Cat 13” and more while in the former category they tone it down (just a bit) on superb cuts like “Parasomia,” “Skylight” and their cover of the Marine Girls’ “Honey.” While the band excels at both there’s definitely more of the hyper-speed pop tunes. Not much more to say, really. The production is good and the songwriting is terrific. From the band name you might think this is some goofy novelty act but no, Hanlon is a serious songwriter and damn good at what she does and Gentle Leader is one of my favorite records in this years of 2018, so far. Well done. www.mintrecords.com