RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception to the opening show in Stockholm, Sweden, to the grand finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim by International and US media alike, Beyoncé’s outstanding performance during RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, acceptance, and shared joy. Its maximalist production welcomed more than 2.7 million fans from around the world, who travelled across oceans to enjoy Club RENAISSANCE. Now, millions of moviegoers will get caught up in the Joy Parade, the monumental dance party that celebrates everyone’s right to be themselves, close to home. Continue reading
23, 2023 /Entertainment/ — P.K. Chishala is a Zambian musician and songwriter. He is known for his unique blend of traditional Zambian music with modern elements of R&B, soul, and pop. Chishala has released several albums, including “Amapiano Zambian Style” (2023) and “Afro-Beat Zambian Style” (2022). He has also collaborated with a number of other Zambian artists, including Sampa the Great, Roberto, and Drifta Trek. Continue reading
Pepsi MAX® is continuing its 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebrations by unveiling a series of murals across London in honour of one of the genre’s most prolific icons: The Notorious B.I.G. The unveiling of these tributes follows last month’s announcement that Pepsi MAX has teamed up with The Notorious B.I.G. Estate to mark the music genre’s landmark milestone, and pay homage to Biggie’s enduring legacy that is still revered and loved today. Continue reading
Welcome to the immersive musical world of modular artist Cinematic Laboratory as the Lab unveils its latest sonic endeavor, “War of the Worlds 2023 AI”. The album showcases a fusion of an audio comic with music, 3D field recordings, cutting-edge AI text-to-speech dialogs and Chat GPT ghostwriting. By combining handmade sounds, real analog voltage, and digital magic, Cinematic Laboratory is stretching the boundaries of 21st century ‘bedroom’ music production. Continue reading
Aug. 21, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Peter Kalumba Chishala (10 October 1957 – 15 June 1996), better known by his stage name P.K. Chishala, was a Zambian musician. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest musicians of the Kalindula genre. He contributed to the development and popularizing of the genre.
The music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY will have its international premiere on September 7 at the AMC Empire 25 in New York City’s Times Square, featuring the world-renowned musician and composer YOSHIKI leading a global concert featuring today’s top musical artists. Continue reading
Zamrock is popular for a few reasons. First, it is a unique and vibrant genre of music that blends African traditional music with Western psychedelic rock. This creates a sound that is both familiar and exotic, and it has a lot of appeal to people who are looking for something new and exciting. Continue reading
Adam de Paor-Evans, University of Plymouth
On August 11 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw the now legendary Back To School jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in The Bronx, New York.
Herc’s party represented a coming together of music and the start of something new. The Bronx crowd did not want the dancehall sounds Herc had begun to play. They wanted soul and the tough percussion of funk. So, Herc changed up the sound and used the main switch for the lights like a strobe-light to add atmosphere. Little did they know, that his event would be commonly accepted by the hip-hop fraternity worldwide as the starting point of what was to become one of the most important creative movements of the last century.
Aug 12 2023 — Alex Bruce is a 13-year-old Filipino rapper who is making waves in the hip hop scene. She is known for her unique style, her powerful lyrics, and her energetic live performances.
Alex Bruce started rapping at the age of 10. She quickly gained a following for her talent and her ability to connect with her audience. In 2022, she released her debut single, “Dime Girls.” The song was a commercial success and it helped to establish Alex Bruce as a major force in the Filipino hip hop scene. Continue reading