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Date: 11/29/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
The rollout for The Book of Clarence soundtrack has begun with the release of director Jeymes Samuel’s “Hallelujah Heaven” f/Lil Wayne, Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks.
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Date: 10/27/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Guest writer Dale Cook offers an overview of some strong contenders for a fascinating new Grammy category.
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Date: 09/08/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Warner's Zach Bryan scores a second consecutive week at #1 on the HITS Top 50. Morgan Wallen returns to #2, while the late Jimmy Buffett's hits collection flies to #4 as fans celebrate his legacy.
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Date: 09/08/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion shine on the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday behind the release of “Bongos” (Atlantic). Also, new cuts by Olivia Rodrigo, Laufey, d4vd, Marshmello, Dove Cameron...
Date: 06/16/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Founded by Hector Baldonado in 2002, The Baldonado Group, P.C. has grown into a powerhouse boutique entertainment firm. Its clients include Lil Durk, Rod Wave, Moneybagg Yo, Trippie Redd, the late Juice WRLD and various industry power players.
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Date: 05/12/2023   Section: Rumor Mill
Republic’s Jonas Brothers arrive on the cover of Spotify’s “New Music Friday” with the release of The Album. Their track “Summer Baby” is featured at #2 on the playlist. Also, new cuts from Lil Durk f/J. Cole, Shakira, Lauren Daigle...
Date: 08/30/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
While God Did dominates Apple Music, We The Best/Epic's DJ Khaled keeps his foot on the gas with an appearance at the VMAs Sunday and five more videos, which dropped Monday.
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Date: 08/26/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Epic’s DJ Khaled grabs the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday behind the release of his new album, GOD DID (We the Best). “BEAUTIFUL” f/Future & SZA leads the set. Also, new cuts from Lil Tjay, Joji, Elton John x Britney Spears...
Date: 07/22/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Darkroom/Interscope’s Billie Eilish graces the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday behind the release of Guitar Songs. “TV” leads the playlist, followed by “The 30th” in the Top 15. Also, cuts from Montell Fish, Southside & Lil Durk, Tainy & Rauw Alejandro...
Date: 05/12/2022   Section: The B-Side
WHAT IT IS: Nigerian artist/songwriter and award-winning producer Pheelz has been building a buzz with his breakout global hit, “Finesse” f/BNXN (fka Buju). With the release of the official music video, coinciding with his inking to Warner Records, 24-year-old Pheelz continues to make wa...
Date: 04/12/2022   Section: Crossover
There was a flurry of action this week. Columbia’s Lil TJay grabs 40 adds on impact with “In My Head,” while Epic’s BIA pulls in 27 stations on “LONDON” f/J. Cole and Warner’s Pheelz grabs 26 believers first week on “Finesse” f/BNXN fka Buju. The rest of the add board was mostly clean up as Becky G & KAROL G’s “MAMIII” (Kemosabe/RCA) and Coi Leray’s “Blick Blick” f/Nicki Minaj (Republic) secure another five adds each.
Date: 04/12/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Lauv's "All 4 Nothing (I'm So in Love)" claims the #1 Most Added track on impact this week at Top 40, while Lil Tjay's “In My Head” grabs 40 impact adds at Rhythm and Vance Joy’s “Clarity” takes Most Added honors at Modern Rock...
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Date: 04/08/2022   Section: Crossover
RCA is at it again and this time, it’s with Chris Brown’s “Iffy.” Lori G and Inca run this track up the chart and grab yet another #1 record after only a 12-week climb. Meanwhile, Becky G & Karol G’s “MAMIII” (Kemosabe) is up another 170 spins this week ...
Date: 03/16/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Warner has closed buzzing Nigerian producer/artist Pheelz, whose “Finesse” f/Buju is the #1 Shazam record worldwide and a giant on TikTok.
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Date: 03/11/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
There's plenty of buzz surrounding Nigerian producer/artist Pheelz, who has a global heater with "Finesse" f/Buju. The track is #1 on Shazam global and Spotify Nigeria and #1 in 15 territories on Apple Music. Multiple majors are closing in...
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Date: 02/10/2022   Section: Rumor Mill
Former Island Records EVP LaTrice Burnette has been appointed Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings/President, 4th & Broadway.
LaTrice BurnetteDef Jam Recordings4TH & BroadwayTunji Balogun
Date: 11/25/2020   Section: Rumor Mill
Universal Music U.K. has launched 0207 Def Jam, a new frontline label that will serve as the U.K. home of Def Jam Recordings. Alec and Alex Boateng have been named Co-Presidents.
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Date: 06/26/2020   Section: Rumor Mill
HAIM’s third album, Women in Music Pt. III (Columbia), tops iTunes albums, the deluxe edition of Lil Durk’s latest for Alamo/Geffen is #1 at Apple Music, and YG/Interscope’s K-Pop stars BLACKPINK open atop iTunes songs this flipover Friday.
Date: 04/10/2020   Section: Rumor Mill
Twenty One Pilots land the cover of Spotify's New Music Friday behind their new track "Level of Concern." Also, new cuts from Selena Gomez, Tory Lanez, Polo G, Alesso f/Liam Payne, dvsn, Leon Bridges f/John Mayer, RMR...
Date: 01/20/2012   Section: Rumor Mill
GOOD FOR GABE: Gabe Tesoriero has been promoted to SVP Media and Artist Relations for Island Def Jam Music Group by EVP Laura Swanson. The N.Y.-based Tesoriero will lead initiatives for the label’s roster of artists, including Kanye West, Rihanna, Nas, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, The-Dream, The R...
Date: 01/21/2011   Section: Rumor Mill
By Jesse Beer-DietzThis week it’s all about the females, as I spotlight a hot female fronted pop-rock group from Los Angeles and interview pop electronica duo and longtime Wheels fave Ultraviolet Sound Keep feedin’ the inbox: jesse.beerdietz@hitsmagazine.com.ARTIST SPOTLIGHTOf Verona (w...
Date: 11/04/2005   Section: Rumor Mill
NBA Season Tips Off: Unlike baseball and football, where parity seems to be the order of the day, in the NBA, the rich just seem to get richer. The San Antonio Spurs add Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel to their championship squad in the off-season, the Shaq-driven Miami Heat, who lost in Game 7 to ...
Date: 04/01/2003   Section: Rumor Mill
Is reggae the next big thing? Apart from a few notable one-offs, like Shaggy and Eddy Grant, the Jamaican-based music has been unable to establish a commercial base in the U.S.—despite a continuing interest in the genre’s standard-bearer, Bob Marley.By inking a worldwide deal last Octobe...