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Weekly Music Entertainment Blog #41
So it appears another musician has been getting "swindled out of their cash."
It has been reported that rapper Drake has been loosing out on millions due to Young Money & Cash Money Records not paying him his Royalties.
To think that this young rapper had nearly every label knocking his door trying to poach him and then he chooses Young Money & Cash Money Records and he gets treated like this - it is such a shame.
The man who brought all of this to light is James "Jas" Prince, the son of Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J. Prince who discovered Drake is suing Drake's Management Company "Young Money & Cash Money Records", after alleging that he is owed a share of Drake's royalties. Jas also claims that Drake has been ripped off and produced documents proving this.
The lawsuit states that in 2007/2008 Jas discovered Drake on Myspace and introduced him to Lil Wayne, Bryant, Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records Inc. Jas claims that there was an agreement to split the profits associated with Drake's success and to this date he has not been paid a a single cent.
I have heard hundreds of these types of stories where musicians are getting ripped off and I always urge musicians to seek legal advice before signing away their life or better still to purchase books such as "All you need to know about the Music Industry" by Donald S Passman.
I studied Music Business/Production as I took my future in music very serious- as the saying goes "knowledge is power."
I really hope that Drake can sort out this situation - so sad :(
They say "sex sells"
Tulisa is said to parading on the beach for her latest video "Live it up" which feature's Lil Wayne's protege rapper 'Tyga."
Tullisa's album is said to be released September 2012
Miguel releases new video "Adorn"
Miguel is one of my favourite male artists and his album "All I Want Is You" is fantastic.
Check out his latest video "Adorn"
If you are unable to view this video below, please click here
Mariah Carey Triumphant
Mariah shows off her curves on the cover for new single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)."
The track features the "rapper of the moment" Rick Ross and Meek Mill.
The track is slated to be released on 2nd August 2012.
Update: Mariah is said to be getting paid $18m to appear on USA's X Factor - they say the "rich get richer" huh.....
Nas 'Life is Good" promo video
Nas' "Life is Good" debutes on top of the Billboard 200 chart.
Nas has had a few rough years with a lot of negative press further to his divorce with singer Kelis and alleged unpaid taxes exceeding $6m. I am pleased to see that his music is getting the recognition it deserves. I have always felt that he was underrated!
See promo video below, if you are unable to view video please click here
Alicia Keys to perform at this year's VMAs
It has been announced that Alicia Keys will perform at the VMAs on 6th September 2012 at the Staples Center in LA.
Alica always puts on a great performance at the VMAs. It will be interesting to see who else will be performing.
Drake and Rihanna have been nominated in 5 categories.
2012 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are as follows;
Video of the Year
Katy Perry, Wide Awake
Gotye, Somebody That I Used To Know
Rihanna, We Found Love
Drake featuring Rihanna, Take Care
M.I.A., Bad Girls
Best New Artist
Fun. featuring Janelle Monae, We Are Young
Carly Rae Jepsen, Call Me Maybe
Frank Ocean, Swim Good
One Direction, What Makes You Beautiful
The Wanted, Glad You Came
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, Heartbeat
Drake featuring Lil Wayne, HYFR
Kanye West featuring Pusha T, Big Sean & 2 Chainz, Mercy
Jay-Z and Kanye West, N**gas in Paris
Nicki Minaj featuring 2 Chainz, Beez in the Trap
Best Male Video
Justin Bieber, Boyfriend
Frank Ocean, Swim Good
Drake featuring Rihanna, Take Care
Chris Brown, Turn Up the Music
Usher, Climax
Best Female Video
Rihanna, We Found Love
Katy Perry, Part of Me
Beyonce, Love on Top
Nicki Minaj, Starships
Selena Gomez & The Scene, Love You Like a Love Song
Best Pop Video
One Direction, What Makes You Beautiful
Fun. featuring Janelle Monae, We Are Young
Rihanna, We Found Love
Justin Bieber, Boyfriend
Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa, Payphone
Best Rock Video
Coldplay, Paradise
The Black Keys, Lonely Boy
Linkin Park, Burn It Down
Jack White, Sixteen Saltines
Imagine Dragons, It's Time
Best Electronic Dance Music Video
Duck Sauce, Big Bad Wolf
Calvin Harris, Feel So Close
Skrillex, First of the Year (Equinox)
Martin Solveig, The Night Out
Avicii, Le7els
Best Video With a Message:
Demi Lovato, Skyscraper
Rise Against, Ballad of Hollis Brown
Kelly Clarkson, Dark Side
Gym Class Heroes, The Fighter
K'Naan featuring Nelly Furtado, Is Anybody Out There?
Lil Wayne, How to Love
Best Art Direction
Katy Perry, Wide Awake
Drake featuring Rihanna, Take Care
Lana Del Rey, Born to Die
Regina Spektor, All the Rowboats
Of Monsters & Men, Little Talks
Best Choreography
Chris Brown, Turn Up the Music
Rihanna, Where Have You Been
Beyonce, Countdown
Avicii, Le7els
Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull, Dance Again
Best Art Direction
M.I.A., Bad Girls
Adele, Someone Like You
Drake featuring Rihanna, Take Care
Coldplay featuring Rihanna, Princess of China
Lana Del Rey, Born to Die
Best Direction
M.I.A., Bad Girls
Duck Sauce, Big Bad Wolf
Coldplay featuring Rihanna, Princess of China
Frank Ocean, Swim Good
Jay-Z and Kanye West, Otis
Best Editing
Beyonce, Countdown
A$AP Rocky, Goldie
Gotye, Somebody That I Used to Know
Jay-Z and Kanye West, N**gas in Paris
Kanye West featuring Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, Mercy
Best Visual Effects
Katy Perry, Wide Awake
Rihanna, Where Have You Been
David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Turn Me On
Linkin Park, Burn It Down
Who's in concert in the UK this month?
Rock/Pop
Rita Ora
Diana Vickers
Hip Hop
To book to see any of the above artists, click here
UK TOP 10
1. Florence + The Machine Spectrum (say my name) (Calvin Harris mis)
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone feat Wiz Khalifa
3. Stooshe- Black Heart
4. Conar Maynard- Vegas Girl
5. Flo Rida- Whistle
*6. Karmin- Brokenhearted
7. Rudimental- Feel the Love feat John Newman
8. Chris Brown - Don't Wake me up
9. Will.I.Am- This is love (Eva Simons)
WHO IS NUMBER ONE
IN THE USA?
BILLBOARD 200
*** New Number 1 ***
*1. NAS- Life is Good
HOT 100
1. CARLY RAE JEPSEN - Call Me Maybe
POP SONG
1. MAROON 5 -Payphone feat Wiz Khalifa
R&B & HIP HOP SONG
1. KANYE WEST, BIG SEAN, PUSHA T - Mercy
R&B & HIP HOP ALBUM
*1. NAS- Life is Good
ROCK ALBUM
*1. LINKIN PARK -Living Things
COUNTRY ALBUM
*1. ZAC BROWN BAND - Uncaged
LATIN ALBUM
1. LIDERES- Wisin & Yandel
REGGAE ALBUM
*1. SPARK SEEKER- Matisyahu
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