RUMOR MILL
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
ON THE BMM COVER:
RICO WADE
The sudden passing of Rico Wade in April was devastating for the music world as a whole—and particularly for the Atlanta community of which he was an absolutely integral part. As a founding member of The Dungeon Family and one third of the production team Organized Noize, Wade helped take Atlanta hip-hop and R&B to new heights of commercial success and acclaim. Indeed, Organized Noize defined the ATL sound on hugely influential recordings by Outkast, Goodie Mob, TLC, Ludacris and more. Wade’s passionate imagination is a light that shines through many of the stories in HITS’ 2024 Black Music Month issue—and continues to illuminate the lives he touched.
Photo by Raymond Boyd/Getty Images
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Recollections differ, but Ken and Babs set a precedent. (9/5a)
HITS' FIRST LIVE ISSUE TAKES THE STAGE THIS FALLWe're putting our asses in seats. (9/9a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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