VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
WHAT IT IS: Jacksonville-based rapper Nardo Wick has skyrocketed into the spotlight thanks to his unique flow and boundary-pushing bars. Vetted by notable artists like GHerbo, Lil Durk and Future, Wick entices his audience with his gun-brandishing, ski-mask-wearing persona and stark delivery, cleverly recreating vivid scenes in his lyrics. “Who Want Smoke?,” which has amassed over 3.5m video views and nearly 4m combined global streams, has generated a massive buzz for the up-and-comer, while “I Declare War” was featured in the critically acclaimed Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album.
SINGLE: “Who Want Smoke?”
INTERNET: 472k+ monthly Spotify listeners; “Who Want Smoke?” TikTok featured sound (80k+ creations), 3.5m+ YouTube video views, nearly 4m streams worldwide
RADIO: Hip Hop Nation’s “First Alert” Artist of the Week; Shazam Top 200 U.S. chart
PRESS: DJ Booth’s “10 Rappers You Should Know Right Now,” Lyrical Lemonade, DailyChiefers, No Jumper, Hip-Hop Wired, Dirty Glove Bastard, Passion of the Weiss, OurGeneration
MANAGEMENT: Shaqownda Silas bka “Qown”
