NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
Underscoring the year's biggest stories (11/19a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
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.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: The single, “Valentino,” is vocally melodic—showcasing 24kGoldn’s impeccable energy—and further solidifies his track record for stellar beat selections. Kicking off with a sync placement in an episode of HBO’s Ballers, the song quickly gained traction on the TikTok platform. 24kGoldn’s breakout single has rapidly established him as one to watch, and 2020 is predicted to be massive.
SINGLE: “Valentino”
TV: “Valentino” sync on episode of HBO’s Ballers (9/1)
LIVE: Currently on U.S. tour with Landon Cube
INTERNET: Named YouTube’s Artist on the Rise; 40m global single streams to date; landed in Spotify Viral 50 charts in more than 40 countries; 25m Spotify streams; 6m YouTube official video views and counting
RADIO: 10/10 impact at Rhythm; 10/21 impact at Urban
PRESS: Lyrical Lemonade (“An elegantly ratchet, booming trap beat from Black Mayo, a hook that stays in your head and a charismatic, unique emcee at the helm, ‘Valentino’ has all the components of a sure-fire hit”), AllHipHop (“24kGoldn proves he’s the rarest, finest, and most authentic in the rap game”), HipHopDX (“His raspy, energetic vocals give his image a bit of an edge that really distinguishes him from the rest”)
BOOKING: Nancy Josephson/WME
PUBLISHING: APG
MANAGEMENT: Chioke “Stretch” McCoy/Active Management