#b.i.g 2017

[niceinchnails]

They just made Tally Hall for ants and My Chemical Romance for mice & They made a couple of other animals other music too if anyone was wondering but i dont think anyone was wondering but i will list them anyway, they made Pink Floyd for tigers, they made Radiohead for ants again, they made IGORRR and Venetian Snares for one singular gorilla who's just a bit different from the rest. They made Machine Girl for a specific type of amoeba but it was only one album and the species went extinct before they could discover more. They made The Notorious B.I.G for chickens & other farm animals. They made a new band with a name that we can't pronounce for an insect we haven't discovered yet. They made Ween for sea sponges but it's a different band called Ween that was formed in a garage during the later half of 2017, which is honestly quite a feat cause not many people are making bands these days. They made Kate Bush for herding dogs, Janelle Monae for robot herding dogs. And they made drops of water dance to the intricacies of Bach but not Mozart they find him overrated. They made Radiohead for anteaters. They made Stardew Valley meets Quake in a charming new indie game free on steam. They made KMFDM for monkeys. They made Imagine Dragons for horses but they all smashed the record with their hooves. They made Sufjan Stevens for dyoplosauri but they went extinct before they could discover it. They made Cavemen Banging on Stones with Sticks for other Cavemen. They even made Beatles for beetles, predictable as that may be.

[monstercangirlofficial]

Recommending some of my favorite rap songs. As a latin american trans woman, I didn't grow up with rap, but I learned to listen to and appreciate it. These are some great songs I think everyone should hear, and hopefully add to their playlists. These are Spotify links, but you can find these songs elsewhere too. My favorites are in blue:

Pop Rap: She's a Bitch by Missy Elliot (1999); Comfortable (ft. Babyface) by Lil Wayne (2003); Savage (ft. Beyoncé) by Megan Thee Stallion (2020); Too Many Nights (ft. Don Toliver & Future) by Metro Boomin (2022); Never Lose Me (ft. SZA & Cardi B) by Flo Mili (2024)

Classic Rap: My Mic Sounds Nice by Salt-N-Pepa (1986); South Bronx by Boogie Down Productions (1987); Welcome To The Terrordome by Public Enemy (1990); Born and Raised In Compton by DJ Quik (1991); When In Love by MC Lyte (1991)

Gangsta Rap: Gimme the Loot by The Notorious B.I.G. (1994); Cloverland (ft. Botany Boyz) by DJ Screw (1996); The Art of Peer Pressure by Kendrick Lamar (2012); Norf Norf by Vince Staples (2015); Tear Gas (ft. Rick Ross & Lil Wayne) by Conway the Machine (2022)

G-Funk: Nuthin' But A "G" Thang (ft. Snoop Dogg) by Dr. Dre (1992); Funkdafied by Da Brat (1994); It's Supposed to Bubble by UGK (1994); Dusted 'N' Disgusted (ft. 2Pac, Mac Mall & Spice 1) by E-40 (1995); Can't C Me by 2Pac (1996)

Conscious Rap: Proletariat Blues by Blue Scholars (2006); 4 Your Eyez Only by J. Cole (2016); Blood of the Fang by clipping. (2019); Iman (ft. SiR & JID) by Rapsody (2019); I Love You, I Hate You by Little Simz (2021)

Abstract Rap: Accordion by Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib) (2000); Mural by Lupe Fiasco (2015); The Punishment of Sisyphus by Hermit and the Recluse (Ka & Animoss) (2018); Magician (Suture) by Milo (2017); Arugula by Junglepussy (2020)

Jazz Rap: Jazz (We've Got) by A Tribe Called Quest (1991); 93 'Til Infinity by Souls Of Mischief (1993); The World Is Yours by Nas (1994); Yesterday by Noname (2016); Live! from the Kitchen Table (ft. Ghais Guevara) by McKinley Dixon (2023)

Trap: Ridin' N' Da Chevy by Three Six Mafia (1999); Love Don't Live (U Abandoned Me) by Gangsta Boo (2001); Kay Kay by Chief Keef (2012); Digits by Young Thug (2016); Poppin by Rico Nasty (2017)

Experimental Rap: Spiritual Healing by dälek (2002); Persistence by Lil Ugly Mane (2015); Ain't It Funny by Danny Brown (2016); Thug Tears by JPEGMAFIA (2018); Superman That by Injury Reserve (2021)

I strongly recommend checking out other songs by these artists, the albums these songs are from, more songs from these genres and others I didn't include, and to explore everything hip hop has to offer (especially hip hop made by women). Feel free to add any artists and songs I (obviously) missed, that you think deserve more love and recognition, particularly independent music. Enjoy!

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio’s 50 Years Of Hip-Hop. When the ‘Brentwood Era’ started, I had the dial on WBLS, one of New York City’s hip-hop / rap stations. It not only signified the first-ever genre I’d pay close attention to, but also signified the beginning of personal cassette dubbing.

For a few years, I’d record as much as possible off to the right of the dial, then later on Hot 97 and Kiss FM. I’d capture Kid Capri, Kool DJ Red Alert, Funkmaster Flex, and Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, and T-Money of Yo! MTV Raps. Running concurrently was In Living Color, a rap-centric die-laughing comedy show that introduced us to the Wayans Brothers, Homey The Clown, Fire Marshall Bill, The Homeboy Shopping Network, and more. My formative years listening to hip-hop / rap lasted as long from middle school to graduating senior year. There’s no shortage of mostly positive memories in Brentwood, in thanks to all of my cassette dubs from that era.

I returned to hip-hop / rap when I discovered WUSB a few years later and stumbled upon one of their shows, Ghetto Radio, who showed me a more underground side of things. Street FM, Eminent Audio, and The Basement practically changed my life because they introduced me to sampling culture, forever opening up a new world in getting to know more about myself. As soon as I became a Stony Brook student, I inquired about joining the station. Now, I became a dee-jay and gave back to our listeners the same way WUSB gave to me. It wasn’t until my second run at the station (Winter 2013) when I started Omega Radio and took my show more seriously.

For 11 years, we’ve taken every chance we get to play hip-hop / rap. Our shows started when we did a five-hour bonus broadcast to usher in a new year: classic Seventies’ vinyl classics on New Year’s Eve, then three hours of the rough stuff on New Year’s. Since then, we paid it forward by delivering all-time legends (The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac), more golden-era cuts (EPMD, A Tribe Called Quest, Monie Love), the Eighties (Kool Moe D, MC Shan, Eric B & Rakim, classic old-school moments (Whodini, Sugar Hill Records, Afrika Bambaata), and even white-label underground releases (Lo-Down Click, Erule, Brother Arthur). Let’s not forget the ladies of the game, either (Queen Latifah, Monie Love, MC Lyte, and Yo-Yo to name a few).

Later on, we introduced deluxe editions of our shows consisting of golden-era legends still doing their thing (KRS-One, Onyx, Dres of Black Sheep), backpack artists (Jedi Mind Tricks, R.A. The Rugged Man, the Griselda camp), beat tapes (Fuzzoscope, All These Fingers), and newer artists (clipping., Danny Brown, Obnox, Dabrye). We also made some legend specific tributes for Public Enemy, N.W.A. (edited for FCC quality-control), and The Wu-Tang Clan, which happened to be Omega’s most popular show to date. As long as it isn’t Kanye West or TekashiSixNine, we’re good.

The good news? There’s no sign of up stopping. We’ll continuously re-visit our golden-era finds until they’re depleted, and may even consider re-introducing our white-label bonus shows. And we’ll still play our new, current, and relevant hip-hop, rap, and backpacker finds on our deluxe shows.

Found below is each and every hip-hop / rap broadcast Omega WUSB has broadcast up until this point. We urge you to check them all out. Want to re-visit an era with the most creative freedom? Any artists you missed out on? Trying to find a one-hit wonder you want to make a legend out of? No worries. We have you covered.

Here’s to fifty more years of hip-hop - and you can all thank DJ Kool Herc for that.

December 31, 2012-January 1, 2013; #5. (Double bonus.)

February 25, 2013; #10.

June 30, 2014; #55.

July 19, 2014-July 20, 2014; #56.

August 17, 2014; #59.

November 22, 2014; #68.

July 13, 2015; #87.

August 24, 2015; #91.

June 27, 2016; #114.

August 15, 2016; #120.

February 11, 2017; #132.

July 29, 2017; #142. (Partial.)

July 28, 2018; #168.

September 3, 2018; #173.

October 15, 2018; #177.

December 10, 2018; #183. (Wu-Tang Clan.)

May 4, 2019; #194.

June 29, 2019; #199.

July 20, 2019; #201. (Public Enemy.)

August 19, 2019; #205. (N.W.A.)

August 24, 2019; #206. (Partial.)

March 16, 2020; #223.

August 3, 2020; #236.

August 15, 2020; #237.

October 26, 2020; #245.

January 30, 2021; #254.

April 21, 2021; #260.

May 19, 2021; #264.

June 16, 2021; #268.

July 3, 2021; #271. (Double deluxe.)

August 11, 2021; #278. (Hip-Hop’s 48th.)

January 3, 2022; #294.

January 12, 2022; #295.

April 25, 2022; #305.

May 21, 2022; #307.

June 20, 2022; #312.

August 22, 2022; #325. (Delayed.)

August 27, 2022; #326.

October 24, 2022; #333.

(Originally published on August 11, 2023.)

[abejamariposa]

I Put A Spell On You: Sampled & Re-Imagined

I Put A Spell On You (1956) - Screamin’ Jay Hawkins LL Cool J (2000) - LL Cool J Kick In The Door (1997) - The Notorious B.I.G. Do It (2004) - Tajai Nadie Como Yo (2001) - Nona Standing On Ferraris (2015) - The Game feat. Diddy Heaven Can Wait (2006) - MF Grimm London We Have Lift Off (2017) - The Heavytrackerz On Drank (2008) - Lower Life Form feat. E Class Wait A Minute (Just A Touch) (2008) - Estelle Matofotofo (2004) - Pitch Black Afro Get Loose (2024) - C-Scripture feat. Spokesman Vo Deci (2007) - Mic Aberracion Sin Maquillar (2018) - Terrible feat. Portavoz, Bufalo Dit Crown Me (2019) - Corey Morris feat. DJ Scratch, Natalie Lungley Time Traveler (2018) - Witch Prophet feat. Lido Pimienta Sixteen (2009) - The Heavy I Put A Spell On You (2010) - Nowlab

Happy 40th anniversary of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Compiled by Abeja Mariposa

[lboogie1906]

Lolita Files (September 25, 1963) is an author, screenwriter, and producer. Among her six bestselling novels are book club favorites Scenes from a Sistah and Child of God. Her sixth novel, sex.lies.murder.fame was optioned for film with her adapting the screenplay.

The book Once Upon A Time In Compton by former Compton Gang Unit Detectives Timothy M. Brennan and Robert Ladd, along with her, about Brennan and Ladd’s years in the gang unit, the rise of Gangsta rap, gang wars, the LA riots, the investigations of the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., and the fall of the Compton Police Department was published on April 25, 2017.

She has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She worked as a stringer for the student newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator, and was a member of the University of Florida Gospel Choir. In her senior year, she was a Senator representing the College of Journalism and Communications in UF’s Student Senate.

She was born in Fort Lauderdale to Lillie and Arthur James Files, Sr. She was heavily immersed in mythology, Dante’s Divine Comedy, and the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Her love of Shakespeare, Toni Morrison, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Zora Neale Hurston, Louise Meriwether, Vladimir Nabokov, Chinua Achebe, Claude Brown, Richard Wright, Gustav Flaubert, and Greek playwrights Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes would inform and influence much of her works. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphakappaalpha

[narcobarbies]

faith evans & the notorious B.I.G. feat. snoop dogg

when we party (2017)

[impy96]

Peak Time Contestant List

Alright so because I couldn't find one with a brief search I've made it myself! Here's a list of all the contestants on JTBC's Peak Time in order of their ages (oldest to youngest) and also including their debut dates for the fun of it.

Long post warning, there are 86 people who made it through the first round. I tried to take photos of the members from the PEAK TIME account where possible, but for the big groups they don't have individual shots for everyone...so I went with twitter selcas instead!

Garam (L) - Born 28th June 1991 - Debuted in DGNA on 4th March 2010, previously with Xing sometime in April 2008.

Injun (R) - Born 9th March 1992 - Debuted in DGNA on 4th March 2010, previously with Xing sometime in April 2008.

Taebin (L) - Born 8th December 1993 - Debuted in BLK on 28th November 2017.

Byungjoo (R) - Born 8th January 1994 - Debuted in ToppDogg/XENO-T on 22nd October 2013.

Taehwan (L) - Born 15th January 1994 - Debuted in Vanner on 14th February 2019.

Heejae (R) - Born 22nd February 1994 - Debuted in MASC on 18th August 2016.

Sorim (L) - Born 22nd February 1994 - Debuted in BLK on 28th November 2017.

Ireah (R) - Born 25th March 1994 - Debuted in MASC on 18th August 2016.

Jay (L) - Born 31st March 1994 - Debuted in DGNA on 4th March 2010, previously with Xing sometime in February 2007.

Jongup (R) - Born 6th February 1995 - Debuted in B.A.P on 26th February 2012.

Bitsaeon (L) - Born 4th June 1995 - Debuted in M.O.N.T on 4th January 2019.

Gon (R) - Born 7th July 1995 - Debuted in Vanner on 14th February 2019.

Ilkyung (L) - Born 4th November 1995 - Debuted in BLK on 28th November 2017.

Hyesung (R) - Born 17th January 1996 - Debuted in Vanner on 14th February 2019.

Ahxian (L) - Born 27th March 1996 - Debuted in Vanner on 14th February 2019.

Heedo (R) - Born 22nd April 1996 - Debuted in B.I.G on 8th July 2014.

Inno (L)- Born 23rd May 1996 - Debuted in BLK on 28th November 2017.

E-Chan (R)- Born 19th February 1997 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Yeongkwang (L) - Born 22nd September 1997 - Debuted in Vanner on 14th February 2019.

Teo (R) - Born 22nd October 1997 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

D1 (L)- Born 15th February 1998 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Minseok (R) - Born 31st May 1998 - Debuted in DIGNITY on 23rd September 2022.

Luo (L) - Born 8th July 1998 - Debuted in DIGNITY on 23rd September 2022, previously with MASC on 12th September 2017.

Roda (R) - Born 19th September 1998 - Debuted in M.O.N.T on 4th January 2019.

Luke (L) - Born 25th September 1998 - Debuted in DIGNITY on 23rd September 2022.

GK (R) - Born 29th September 1998 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Gon (L) - Born 13th November 1998 - Debuted in Argon on 11th March 2019.

On (R) - Born 14th November 1998 - Debuted in DIGNITY on 23rd September 2022.

Seongjun (L) - Born 14th March 1999 - Debuted in BDC on 23rd September 2020.

Kiyong (R) - Born 25th March 1999 - Debuted in 24K on 19th July 2019.

Heechan (L) - Born 31st July 1999 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Hyeongjin (R) - Born 26th August 1999 - Debuted in DIGNITY on 23rd September 2022.

Sihun (L) - Born 13th October 1999 - Debuted in BDC on 23rd September 2020.

J-Min (R) - Born 16th October 1999 - Debuted in BAE173 on 19th November 2020.

Hangyul (L) - Born 7th December 1999 - Debuted in BAE173 on 19th November 2020, previously with IM66 on 1st September 2017 and X1 on 27th August 2019.

Jihun (R) - Born 9th January 2000 - Debuted in BXB on 30th January 2023, previously in TRCNG on 10th October 2017.

Hyunjae (L) - Born 14th January 2000 - Debuted in BLACK6IX on 7th April 2017.

Lune (R) - Born 27th February 2000 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Shin (L) - Born 18th March 2000 - Debuted in GHOST9 on 23rd September 2020.

Junhyung (R) - Born 21st October 2000 - Debuted in GHOST9 on 23rd September 2020.

Yoojun (L) - Born 22nd December 2000 - Debuted in BAE173 on 19th November 2020.

Junseo (R) - Born 16th January 2001 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Hyunwoo (L)- Born 21st January 2001 - Debuted in BXB on 30th January 2023, previously in TRCNG on 10th October 2017.

Imchan (R) - Born 24th January 2001 - Debuted in 24K on 2nd August 2019.

Junghwan (L) - Born 19th February 2001 - Debuted in BDC on 23rd September 2020.

Hyeongjin (R) - Born 25th February 2001 - Debuted in NTX on 30th March 2021.

Muzin (L) - Born 29th March 2001 - Debuted in BAE173 on 19th November 2020.

Siwoo (R) - Born 11th May 2001 - Debuted in BXB on 30th January 2023, previously in TRCNG on 10th October 2017.

Xiwoo (L) - Born 6th June 2001 - Debuted in 24K on 26th July 2019.

Go_U (R) - Born 15th June 2001 - Debuted in BLITZERS on 12th May 2021.

Juhan (L) - Born 21st June 2001 - Debuted in BLITZERS on 12th May 2021.

Yunhyeok (R) - Born 9th August 2001 - Debuted in NTX on 30th March 2021.

Hamin (L) - Born 13th November 2001 - Debuted in BXB on 30th January 2023, previously in TRCNG on 10th October 2017.

Junseo (R) - Born 28th December 2001 - Debuted in BAE173 on 19th November 2020.

Jinhwa (L) - Born 15th January 2002 - Debuted in BLITZERS on 12th May 2021.

Jaemin (R) - Born 7th March 2002 - Debuted in NTX on 30th March 2021.

Yuma (L) - Born 13th April 2002 - Debuted in 24K sometime in 2022.

Changhun (R) - Born 4th May 2002 - Debuted in NTX on 30th March 2021.

Yuku (L) - Born 12th May 2002 - Debuted in DKB on 3rd February 2020.

Hojun (R) - Born 22nd May 2002 - Debuted in NTX on 30th March 2021.

[daisiesandgiggles]

Please show some love to @acermice75 . He will be our new addition to Feature Friday. Every week you can catch up on all the latest news and gossip in the music industry. We are so happy he's decided to join Feature Friday and we hope you'll enjoy him as well. ❤️On that note....

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new addition to Feature Friday! This post will sum up the weekly news in music, some interesting notes in music history and a few other surprises I may throw in from time to time! So without further ado, let’s get going!

Diddy confirmed this week that he pays Sting $5K per day for using “Every Breath You  Take” on his Notorious B.I.G. tribute song “I’ll Be Missing You”. Diddy did not ask Sting’s permission before he sampled and agreed afterward to pay him for use of the song. They remain good friends, according to Sting.

The amazing Questlove (The Roots, band leader for The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon) is auctioning off some of his amazing record collection including rare jazz albums for several charities. If you ever get a chance to hear him talk about music, jump at it because it will change your life. I highly recommend his two part interview with Rick Rubin on the Broken Record podcast.

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk fame revealed the reason for the breakup of the seminal electronic dance band was the ongoing development and proliferation of AI in music. They started the band to draw a line between humans and technology and with AI being prevalent that line has faded, according to him.

Ace Frehley stated that Paul Stanley called him up to say “fuck you” to Ace after Ace threatened to reveal “dirt” about KISS and Stanley/Simmons in particular if Stanley didn’t apologize for comments made on Howard Stern about why they didn’t perform for the RnR Hall of Fame induction. Stanley explained why they wouldn’t play with Frehley/Criss because “At this point, that would be demeaning to the band, and also would give some people confusion. ‘Cause if you saw people onstage who looked like KISS but sounded like that, maybe we should be called PISS.”

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY

1956 - The world famous Capitol Records Tower opened it’s doors in Hollywood, CA, on Hollywood and Vine St intersection.

1964 - The Beatles owned the top 5 singles on the Billboard chart and 12 places in the Hot 100.

1987 - Drum legend Buddy Rich died on April 2nd. His influence is still heard to this day in regards to technical brilliance and pure showmanship.

2012 - The LA County Coroner released the final autopsy report for Whitney Houston which ruled she died of an accidental drowning.

2017 - Barry Manilow spoke publicly for the first time about be gay in an interview with People magaze, revealing his four decade long relationship with his manager.

I would like to thank the beautiful and charming @daisiesandgiggles for the opportunity to submit some thoughts and words to the Feature Friday theme! I appreciate you including me on this amazing theme! I'd also like to give a shoutout to @thedangeldorpher as well, filling in while @guardianw is all work and no play. 😏

I hope you enjoy this post and here's to many more in the future! 🍻

[coconuttyglittersmurf]

[omegaplus]

# 4,459

Omega Radio's 50 Years Of Hip-Hop. When the 'Brentwood Era' started, I had the dial on WBLS, one of New York City's hip-hop / rap stations. It not only signified the first-ever genre I'd pay close attention to, but also signified the beginning of personal cassette dubbing.

For a few years, I'd record as much as possible off to the right of the dial, then later on Hot 97 and Kiss FM. I'd capture Kid Capri, Kool DJ Red Alert, Funkmaster Flex, and Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, and T-Money of Yo! MTV Raps. Running concurrently was In Living Color, a rap-centric die-laughing comedy show that introduced us to the Wayans Brothers, Homey The Clown, Fire Marshall Bill, The Homeboy Shopping Network, and more. My formative years listening to hip-hop / rap lasted as long from middle school to graduating senior year. There's no shortage of mostly positive memories in Brentwood, in thanks to all of my cassette dubs from that era.

I returned to hip-hop / rap when I discovered WUSB a few years later and stumbled upon one of their shows, Ghetto Radio, who showed me a more underground side of things. Street FM, Eminent Audio, and The Basement practically changed my life because they introduced me to sampling culture, forever opening up a new world in getting to know more about myself. As soon as I became a Stony Brook student, I inquired about joining the station. Now, I became a dee-jay and gave back to our listeners the same way WUSB gave to me. It wasn't until my second run at the station (Winter 2013) when I started Omega Radio and took my show more seriously.

For 11 years, we've taken every chance we get to play hip-hop / rap. Our shows started when we did a five-hour bonus broadcast to usher in a new year: classic Seventies' vinyl classics on New Year’s Eve, then three hours of the rough stuff on New Year’s. Since then, we paid it forward by delivering all-time legends (The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac), more golden-era cuts (EPMD, A Tribe Called Quest, Monie Love), the Eighties (Kool Moe D, MC Shan, Eric B & Rakim, classic old-school moments (Whodini, Sugar Hill Records, Afrika Bambaata), and even white-label underground releases (Lo-Down Click, Erule, Brother Arthur). Let's not forget the ladies of the game, either (Queen Latifah, Monie Love, MC Lyte, and Yo-Yo to name a few).

Later on, we introduced deluxe editions of our shows consisting of golden-era legends still doing their thing (KRS-One, Onyx, Dres of Black Sheep), backpack artists (Jedi Mind Tricks, R.A. The Rugged Man, the Griselda camp), beat tapes (Fuzzoscope, All These Fingers), and newer artists (clipping., Danny Brown, Obnox, Dabrye). We also made some legend specific tributes for Public Enemy, N.W.A. (edited for FCC quality-control), and The Wu-Tang Clan, which happened to be Omega’s most popular show to date. As long as it isn't Kanye West or TekashiSixNine, we're good.

The good news? There’s no sign of up stopping. We'll continuously re-visit our golden-era finds until they’re depleted, and may even consider re-introducing our white-label bonus shows. And we’ll still play our new, current, and relevant hip-hop, rap, and backpacker finds on our deluxe shows.

Found below is each and every hip-hop / rap broadcast Omega WUSB has broadcast up until this point. We urge you to check them all out. Want to re-visit an era with the most creative freedom? Any artists you missed out on? Trying to find a one-hit wonder you want to make a legend out of? No worries. We have you covered.

Here's to fifty more years of hip-hop - and you can all thank DJ Kool Herc for that.

December 31, 2012-January 1, 2013; #5. (Double bonus.)

February 25, 2013; #10.

June 30, 2014; #55.

July 19, 2014-July 20, 2014; #56.

August 17, 2014; #59.

November 22, 2014; #68.

July 13, 2015; #87.

August 24, 2015; #91.

June 27, 2016; #114.

August 15, 2016; #120.

February 11, 2017; #132.

July 29, 2017; #142. (Partial.)

July 28, 2018; #168.

September 3, 2018; #173.

October 15, 2018; #177.

December 10, 2018; #183. (Wu-Tang Clan)

May 4, 2019; #194.

June 29, 2019; #199.

July 20, 2019; #201. (Public Enemy)

August 19, 2019; #205. (N.W.A.)

August 24, 2019; #206. (Partial.)

March 16, 2020; #223.

August 3, 2020; #236.

August 15, 2020; #237.

October 26, 2020; #245.

January 30, 2021; #254.

April 21, 2021; #260.

May 19, 2021; #264.

June 16, 2021; #268.

July 3, 2021; #271. (Double deluxe.)

August 11, 2021; #278. (Hip-Hop’s 48th)

January 3, 2022; #294.

January 12, 2022; #295.

April 25, 2022; #305.

May 21, 2022; #307.

June 20, 2022; #312.

August 22, 2022; #325. (Delayed.)

August 27, 2022; #326.

October 24, 2022; #333.

[jennyboom21]

Taylor Swift has reached an agreement with two songwriters to end a five-year long copyright lawsuit claiming she stole the lyrics to “Shake It Off” from an earlier song about “playas” and “haters,” resolving one of the music industry’s biggest legal battles without a climactic trial or ruling.

In a joint filing made on Monday in California federal court, attorneys for both Swift and her accusers – songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler – asked a judge for an order “dismissing this action in its entirety.” Before the deal, a trial had been scheduled to kick off in January.

The public filings did not include any specific terms of the apparent settlement, like whether any money exchanged or songwriting credits would be changed. Attorneys for both sides and a rep for Swift did not immediately return requests for comment.

The agreement means a sudden end for a blockbuster case that seemed headed toward the next landmark ruling on music copyrights. Following legal battles over Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” the case against Swift posed fundamental questions about the limits of copyright protection, with her lawyers arguing that the accusers were trying to “cheat the public domain” by monopolizing basic lyrical phrases.

Hall and Butler first sued way back in 2017, claiming Swift stole her lyrics to “Shake It Off” from their “Playas Gon’ Play,” a song released by R&B group 3LW in 2001. That was no small accusation, given the song in question: “Shake It Off” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2014 and ultimately spent 50 weeks on the chart, a mega-hit even for one of music’s biggest stars.

In Hall and Butler’s song, the line was “playas, they gonna play, and haters, they gonna hate”; in Swift’s track, she sings, “‘Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.” In their complaint, the duo said Swift’s lyric was clearly copied from their song.

In the years since, Swift’s attorneys repeatedly pushed to dismiss the case, arguing that a short snippet of lyrics about “players” and “haters” was not creative or unique enough to be covered by copyrights. They cited more than a dozen earlier songs that had used similar phrases, including 1997’s “Playa Hater” by Notorious B.I.G and 1999’s “Don’t Hate the Player” by Ice-T.

Swift initially won a decision in 2018 dismissing the case on those grounds, with a federal judge ruling that Hall and Butler’s lyrics were not protected because popular culture in 2001 had had been “heavily steeped in the concepts of players, haters, and player haters.” But an appeals court later overruled that decision, and a judge ruled last year that the case would need to be decided by a jury trial.

“Even though there are some noticeable differences between the works, there are also significant similarities in word usage and sequence/structure,” the judge wrote at the time.

More recently, Swift’s team again asked the judge to dismiss the case, this time making a new argument: That documents turned over during the case had revealed that Hall and Butler voluntarily signed away their right to file the lawsuit in the first place.

In an August filing, Swift’s lawyers said the documents proved that Hall and Butler had granted their music publishers the exclusive rights to bring an infringement lawsuit over the song, meaning they lacked the legal standing to do so. Her lawyers said the pair had even emailed their publishers – Sony Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Group, respectively – asking for permission to sue, but that both companies had refused the request.

“After their music publishers refused to assign to plaintiffs the claim they assert in this action, their manager unsuccessfully lobbied a United States Congressman to get a House sub-committee to intervene,” Swift’s lawyers alleged in the filing.

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Sotheby's Notorious B.I.G. x Air Jordan 13 Auction

According to Sotheby's

The Christopher Wallace Air Jordan XIII. 

Originally created in 2017, in celebration of Wallace’s 45th birthday, the Christopher Wallace Air Jordan XIII has remained under lock and key, until recently.

Now, in 2023, the year that represents Jordan’s iconic number and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, Jordan Brand, and the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation are auctioning 23 pairs exclusively at Sotheby’s. 

Dressed in a predominantly black and anthracite upper, The Christopher Wallace Air Jordan XIII features images and phrases that celebrate The Notorious B.I.G., his legacy, and the belief and determination of the icon. 

A silhouette of Wallace is featured on both tongues, and a classic red and black flannel pattern, synonymous with The Notorious B.I.G. is throughout the sock liner and insoles.

On the tongue tag, the infamous phrases “It was all a dream” and “If you don’t know, now you know”, are featured, and the word “dream” is dawned on the metal aglets. 

In this size, 7, only 1 pair will be made available for purchase via auction. 

*100% of the Hammer price is being remitted to The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation. The Buyers Premium and Overhead Premium will be retained by Sotheby’s. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible.

There's 23 pairs now up for bidding starting at $1 USD here - available through February 3, 2023

[thraveenperera]

Nearly 10 years after it aired and it’s still one of the best sets I’ve ever heard. I wonder what the next 10 years will be like and what music will help get me through it.

Would love it if everyone who came across this post would take the time to listen to this whole set.

Tracklist

1. One More Chance/Stay With Me - Remix by Notorious B.I.G.

Biggie is the first rapper I ever liked. I remember loving this song as a child, funny how as a teen this beat came back around to me. I believe the sample was also used by Ashanti on ‘’Foolish’’ which is what probably made me like Biggie’s version mo much. The chopped and screwed portion of this song at the end is so mind melting. I miss the sounds of 2011 when different artists like A$AP & SALEM would expriment with those deep vocals. Drake made a similar sounding experimental track last year ‘’Screw The World - Interlude’’.

2. 21 Questions - 50 Cent & Nate Dogg

50 Cent was probably the second rapper I can probably remember. I remember saving up enough money to buy his album ‘’The Massacre’’ in 2005. G-Unit used to be so cool, before we guys my age started calling each other fags, the ultimate diss was to be told you were ‘G-UNot’. That shit would hurt me to my core. I wanted to write out some of my favourite lyrics for this one but I’d end up having to give you the entire song.

3. Some of Your Love - Partynextdoor

I’m gonna be repeating myself a lot but I love this song. The Partynextdoor tracks on this playlist never released officially. Maybe only 1 of them did. These are such hidden gems. I remember freaking out in 2015 the night it aired.

4. Just A Rider - Partynextdoor

‘’I think that coupe wasn’t meant 3….’’

Favourite Partynextdoor song. 20/10

5. Make It Rain - Partynextdoor

Great song to drive to but it’s more of an interlude track.

6. I’m Single - Lil Wayne

7. Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude - Medley - Drake

Such a great era of Drake. 2011-2016, before Toronto really got a ton of exposure with the Raptors and stuff in the coming years of 2017, 2018 & 2019. Toronto’s scene used to be really underground, niche and grimey. I miss that feeling in the music but Take Care era Drake is almost unmatched, prior to all that gangster cronie brodie shit got way too carried away.

8. Only You (feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)

One of my all-time favourite songs, top 5. 10/10.

9. Wait For You - Partynextdoor

10. Unknown Track/Verse - Unknown Artist

Good verse, wish I knew who it was.

11.

[etherealcorestore]

The Influence of Streetwear Clothing on Modern Fashion

Streetwear clothing has dramatically influenced the fashion landscape over the past few decades.

What began as a grassroots movement tied to urban youth culture has blossomed into a global phenomenon that impacts luxury brands, high fashion, and mainstream trends.

This article explores the roots of streetwear, its rise to prominence, and its profound influence on modern fashion.

The Origins of Streetwear Clothing

Streetwear clothing finds its origins in the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily in urban centers like New York City and Los Angeles. It was heavily influenced by the skateboarding and hip-hop scenes.

Skateboarders in Southern California and hip-hop enthusiasts in New York City began to create a unique style that was practical, comfortable, and expressive. This early streetwear was characterized by baggy jeans, oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and sneakers.

One of the pivotal moments in the history of streetwear was the launch of Shawn Stussy's brand, Stüssy, in the 1980s. Stussy, a surfer who started by screen-printing his signature on t-shirts, quickly gained a following. His designs resonated with the youth, blending surf culture with urban aesthetics, laying the foundation for modern streetwear.

Streetwear Enters the Mainstream

The 1990s saw streetwear gaining momentum, as brands like Supreme, A Bathing Ape (BAPE), and FUBU entered the scene. Supreme, founded by James Jebbia in 1994, became synonymous with streetwear culture. Its limited releases, bold designs, and collaborations with artists and other brands created a sense of exclusivity and desirability.

Hip-hop artists played a crucial role in propelling streetwear into the mainstream. As hip-hop became a dominant force in popular music, the fashion associated with it gained widespread visibility.

Artists like Jay-Z, Tupac Shakur, and the Notorious B.I.G. were often seen sporting brands like Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and Polo Ralph Lauren, blending streetwear with elements of high fashion.

The 2000s: Streetwear's Global Expansion

The 2000s marked the global expansion of streetwear. Brands from Japan, such as A Bathing Ape (BAPE) and UNDERCOVER, began to influence the global fashion scene.

BAPE, founded by Nigo in 1993, became famous for its unique designs, camouflage prints, and iconic ape logo. The brand's popularity soared when celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West started wearing it.

Collaborations between streetwear brands and high fashion houses became more common during this period. One of the most notable collaborations was between Louis Vuitton and Supreme in 2017.

This partnership symbolized the fusion of streetwear and luxury fashion, showcasing how streetwear had gained legitimacy and respect within the high fashion community.

The Cultural Impact of Streetwear

Streetwear's influence extends beyond fashion; it has become a significant cultural force. It represents a blend of various subcultures, including skateboarding, hip-hop, punk, and graffiti art. This eclectic mix has created a style that is both diverse and inclusive, resonating with a wide range of individuals.

Streetwear has also democratized fashion. It challenges the traditional notion that high fashion is exclusive and inaccessible.

Streetwear brands often use social media and online platforms to reach their audience directly, bypassing traditional retail channels. This approach has allowed smaller, independent brands to thrive and compete with established fashion houses.

The Business of Streetwear

The business model of streetwear brands is unique and has significantly impacted the fashion industry. Limited releases, or "drops," create a sense of urgency and exclusivity.

These drops often sell out within minutes, creating a buzz and high resale value. Platforms like Ethereal core store and Grailed have emerged to facilitate the buying and selling of coveted streetwear items, further fueling the hype.

Collaborations are another crucial aspect of the streetwear business model. Brands frequently team up with artists, designers, and other brands to create limited-edition collections.

These collaborations generate excitement and allow brands to reach new audiences. For example, Nike's collaborations with Virgil Abloh's Off-White and Travis Scott have been immensely successful, blending streetwear aesthetics with the brand's athletic heritage.

Streetwear and Sustainability

As streetwear continues to grow, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters globally, and streetwear brands are beginning to address this issue.

Some brands are adopting sustainable practices, such as using organic materials, reducing waste, and promoting ethical production methods.

For instance, brands like Patagonia and Everlane are known for their commitment to sustainability. They prioritize transparency in their supply chains and use environmentally friendly materials.

Additionally, the rise of vintage and second-hand streetwear markets has contributed to a more sustainable approach to fashion. Consumers are increasingly seeking out pre-owned items, reducing the demand for new production.

The Future of Streetwear

The future of streetwear looks promising, as it continues to evolve and adapt to changing trends and cultural shifts. Technology will play a significant role in shaping the future of streetwear.

Virtual fashion shows, augmented reality (AR) shopping experiences, and blockchain technology for authenticating products are some of the innovations on the horizon.

Streetwear's influence is also expanding into other industries, such as sports, gaming, and entertainment. Collaborations between streetwear brands and sports teams or esports organizations are becoming more common, creating new opportunities for cross-promotion and fan engagement.

Moreover, as streetwear becomes more mainstream, it faces the challenge of maintaining its authenticity and cultural relevance.

Brands will need to stay true to their roots while also embracing innovation and diversity. The ability to balance exclusivity with accessibility will be crucial for the continued success of streetwear.

Conclusion

Streetwear clothing has profoundly impacted modern fashion, transforming from a niche subculture to a global powerhouse. Its influence can be seen in the way people dress, the business models of fashion brands, and the broader cultural landscape.

By blending elements of various subcultures and challenging traditional fashion norms, streetwear has created a unique and dynamic style that resonates with millions.

[lboogie1906]

Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988) known professionally as Big Sean, is a rapper. He began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big. He signed a recording contract with GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings and released his debut studio album, Finally Famous in 2011, which included the US top 10 single “Dance (Ass)” (featuring Nicki Minaj). He followed it with his second album, Hall of Fame (2013), while his third album, Dark Sky Paradise (2015), debuted atop the US Billboard 200. It included the hit singles “I Don’t Fuck with You” (featuring E-40) and “Blessings” (featuring Drake). His fourth album, I Decided (2017), contained “Bounce Back”, his highest-charting US single, while his fifth album Detroit 2 (2020) was his third consecutive platinum album.

He was born in Santa Monica to Myra and James Anderson. When he was three months old, he moved to Detroit, where he was raised by his mother, a school teacher, and his grandmother. He attended the Detroit Waldorf School and graduated from Cass Technical High School.

He showed his rhyming skills weekly as part of a rap battle contest held by Detroit hip-hop station WHTD. In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM. He headed over to the station to meet West and perform some freestyle. West gave Sean 16 bars to rap for him. Two years later, West signed him to GOOD Music. He has cited West, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dillaas as his influences.

In May 2012, he founded a nonprofit organization called the “Sean Anderson Foundation,” to help underserved children and families in Detroit. Alongside direct donations to local institutions, primarily educational institutions, the foundation has created fundraising programs and partnered with other organizations. In 2016, the foundation launched #HealFlintKids to raise money for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint amid the Flint water crisis - the program raised $100,000. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[savoir-entreprendre]

Jay-z de son vrai nom Shawn Corey Carter, est l'un des rappeurs les plus reconnus de la scène du rap américain. Il voit le jour le 4 décembre 1969 à New York.Il va grandir avec ses trois frères et sa sœur dans les bas-fonds new yorkais. Son père ayant déserté le foyer conjugal, sa mère va élever seule ses cinq enfants. Toute la famille vit dans la pauvreté et à l’adolescence le jeune garçon se lance dans le trafic de drogue afin de survivre. Lors de ses années au collège il va rencontrer de futurs rappeurs : AZ, Notorious B.I.G. Mais à 20 ans, il décide de tour arrêter pour se lancer dans la musique. Grâce à l’aide de Notorious B.I.G et de Puff Daddy, il se lance dans la musique. Il fonde, en 1996, avec Damon Dash sa société de production : Roc-A-Fella. La même année il sort son premier opus Reasonable Doubt, qui cartonne aussi bien auprès du public que des critiques musicales. Il va même être certifié disque de platine. Son disque suivant : In my Lifetime vol 1 est réalisé après l’assassinat de son ami Notorious B.I.G et Jay Z y dévoile son enfance difficile. C’est le premier d’une trilogie : Hard Knock Life (1998) et Life and Times of S.Carter (1999). Le volume 2 est un énorme succès et lui permet de remporter son premier Grammy Award. C’est le début d’une longue réussite pour le rappeur. Chaque sortie d’album est un événement et il accumule les prix et les ventes. Mais surprise, en 2003, il annonce que The Black Album est son dernier disque et qu’il se retire de la scène. En 2005, son label est racheté par Def Jam et il est nommé président de la nouvelle entité. Finalement il quitte sa retraite musicale et sort en novembre 2006 : Kingdom Come et c’est un nouveau succès. Par la suite il quitte Def Jam et fonde Roc Nation, son nouveau label et produit ses albums suivants. Magna Carta Holy Grail son dernier album sort en 2013. Tout au long de sa carrière, il a reçu de nombreux prix. Parallèlement à sa carrière musicale, Jay Z est à la tête d’un empire financier colossal. Il investit dans dans la musique, le monde de la nuit, le sport, la mode. Il est copropriétaire d’une équipe de basket, propriétaire de la chaîne de restaurant 40/40 et a investi dans une marque de champagne… Le magazine Forbes le classe régulièrement dans les rappeurs les plus riches. Jay Z épouse Beyoncé en avril 2008, après six ans d’amour. Le couple donne naissance à leur fille Blue Ivy le 7 janvier 2012. Le 1er février 2017, Beyoncé annonce sur son compte Instagram être enceinte de jumeaux. Le 12 juin 2017, elle donne naissance à ses jumeaux, un garçon et une fille : Rumi et Sir. Homme d'affaires accompli, Jay-Z a monté sa propre ligne de vêtements, Rocawear. Il est aussi copropriétaire d’une équipe de basket. En 2013, il fait la Une du "Time Magazine" qui le cite comme l’une des 100 personnes les plus influentes du monde. En 2015, il lance Tidal, un logiciel de straming musical, avec d'autres artistes (Beyoncé, Madonna, Daft Punk, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna…) dont certains deviennent actionnaires. https://savoirentreprendre.net/?p=12988&feed_id=7195