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Lil Mosey Goes Independent, Inks Deal with Cinq Music for Highly Anticipated New Project

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Cinq Music, the leading indie distributor, record label and publisher, whose diverse artist repertoire includes some of the most legendary creators across hip hop/R&B as well as culturally significant performers in Latin music, is set to amplify Lil Mosey to connect with and expand his global fanbase.

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  • Cinq Music, the leading indie distributor, record label and publisher, whose diverse artist repertoire includes some of the most legendary creators across hip hop/R&B as well as culturally significant performers in Latin music, is set to amplify Lil Mosey to connect with and expand his global fanbase.
  • “Lil Mosey is a true superstar,” said Barry Daffurn, Cinq President and Co-Founder.
  • For Lil Mosey, joining forces with Cinq Music represents one such new beginning.
  • “I was excited to bring this deal between Lil Mosey and Cinq together.

OBITUARY: Flat Duo Jets vocalist/guitarist Dexter Romweber dies aged 57 in Carrboro, NC

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CARRBORO, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57. In addition to his solo work and The New Romans, he also fronted the Dex Romweber Duo with his older deceased sister and fellow musician Sara Romweber (drummer for Snatches of Pink and Let's Active). Well known indie rock musicians Jack White, Neko Case and Cat Power number amongst his fans.

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  • John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57.
  • CARRBORO, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Michael "Dexter" Romweber II, the musician best known for his work with the seminal group Flat Duo Jets, died February 16 from cardiac arrest in Carrboro, NC at the age of 57.
  • Flat Duo Jets started out as a guitar/drums duo with Dexter and drummer Chris "Crow" Smith, eventually expanding to a trio with the addition of bassist Tony "Tone" Mayer.
  • After Flat Duo Jets disbanded, Dexter continued playing music as a solo act as well as member of The New Romans and Dex Romweber Duo.

TOM MARCH TO LEAD CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AS COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN & CEO FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE'S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TWO YEARS AS GEFFEN RECORDS PRESIDENT AND SIX YEARS AS CO-PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S LONDON-BASED POLYDOR RECORDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick,  to whom March reports.  In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.  Concurrently, Janick has appointed Lillia Parsa as Co-President of CMG, joining Co-President Arjun Pulijal, who will continue to focus on the company's artist development efforts.  Parsa will work closely with March in planning the company's creative direction and future growth, including the pursuit and nurturing of partnerships with artist and executive entrepreneurs to broaden and strengthen CMG's connections within the creative community. Both March and Parsa will be based in Hollywood, within the iconic Capitol Tower.  CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

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  • Announcement was made by John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, following his recent elevation to lead broader portfolio of Universal Music Group's U.S. recorded music business.
  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick, to whom March reports.
  • In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.
  • CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

Warner Bros. Pictures, WaterTower Music and gamma. Celebrate Today’s Arrival of The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By)

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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celebrate today’s release of the soundtrack album for the upcoming, newly reimagined motion picture release The Color Purple.

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  • celebrate today’s release of the soundtrack album for the upcoming, newly reimagined motion picture release The Color Purple.
  • The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By), the biggest R&B soundtrack in decades, boasts 17 songs from the film, 16 newly penned songs and four remixes.
  • Executive producers for the album are music legend Quincy Jones, also one of the film’s producers, Warner Bros. EVP Music Darren Higman and gamma.
  • The Color Purple – Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo and The Color Purple Ensemble
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Focusrite Announces 4th Generation Scarlett Interfaces; More Info at B&H

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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B&H is pleased to announce that Focusrite is updating its popular Scarlett lineup of USB-C 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interfaces with new 4th generation models offering updated feature sets geared toward today’s musicians and content creators.

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  • B&H is pleased to announce that Focusrite is updating its popular Scarlett lineup of USB-C 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interfaces with new 4th generation models offering updated feature sets geared toward today’s musicians and content creators.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230831528241/en/
    Focusrite is updating its popular Scarlett lineup of USB-C 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interfaces.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Singer/songwriters and burgeoning creators looking for a cost-effective entry point into Scarlett world should consider the Scarlett Solo and Solo Studio models.
  • All the 4th generation Scarlett interfaces include Pro Tools Artist and Ableton Live Lite recording software.

7-Eleven, Inc. Is Putting One Lucky Customer in a Music Video in Collaboration with Production Powerhouse Lyrical Lemonade and Director Cole Bennett

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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IRVING, Texas , Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lights, camera, action! The world's largest convenience retailer is at it again. 7-Eleven, Inc. is continuing its summer of the Slurpee® drink by bringing customers yet another pop culture collab to help them #FlowLikeSlurpee. 7-Eleven has teamed up with award-winning multi-media music company Lyrical Lemonade to provide one lucky customer the chance to win the VIP experience of a lifetime – just by shopping at 7-Eleven®, Stripes® and Speedway ® stores.

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  • 7-Eleven, Inc. is continuing its summer of the Slurpee® drink by bringing customers yet another pop culture collab to help them #FlowLikeSlurpee .
  • 7-Eleven has teamed up with award-winning multi-media music company Lyrical Lemonade to provide one lucky customer the chance to win the VIP experience of a lifetime – just by shopping at 7-Eleven®, Stripes® and Speedway ® stores.
  • For the first time ever, Lyrical Lemonade and Cole Bennett – founder and mastermind behind the internet's hottest music videos – are collaborating with 7-Eleven to bring one lucky customer on-set as an extra in an upcoming music video*.
  • Enjoy fan-favorites like Big Bite® Hot Dogs , Slurpee drinks , coffee and all varieties of CELSIUS® to receive seven extra entries to win.

Immersive Exhibit Honoring Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter's Illustrious Legacy & Unprecedented Cultural Impact To Open Today at Brooklyn Public Library

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Roc Nation unveiled The Book Of HOV, an immersive exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library's Central Branch that pays homage to Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter's iconic career, unprecedented cultural contributions and illustrious legacy.

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  • The one-of-a-kind exhibit – which will be open for a limited time to the public starting July 14 – is a tribute to Carter's global impact as a musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and disruptor.
  • In conjunction with The Book of HOV, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and Roc Nation have joined forces to create 13 limited-edition library cards, each featuring art from an iconic JAY-Z album—from Reasonable Doubt to 4:44.
  • Visitors can collect all 13 cards, available exclusively at Central Library and Marcy Library beginning July 14th, and at library branches across the borough beginning August 7th.
  • In addition, as part of its support for library programming and initiatives, Roc Nation will be providing a monetary donation to BPL.

USHER RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-Winning global superstar Usher has been honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The accolade recognizes Usher's standing among the most streamed creators in SoundExchange's 20-year history.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-Winning global superstar Usher has been honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.
  • We are honored to acknowledge his impact and longevity with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award that celebrates the hitmaker that he is."
  • The SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award was recently presented to Usher by Huppe (see attached photo) in Las Vegas.
  • Usher's recognition is the first Hall of Fame Award that SoundExchange plans to bestow in conjunction with the company's 20th anniversary.

ISLAND RECORDS TAPS SHAHENDRA OHNESWERE, HEAD OF CREATIVE STRATEGY

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records names Shahendra Ohneswere as Head Of Creative Strategy.

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  • NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records names Shahendra Ohneswere as Head Of Creative Strategy.
  • In the newly-created position, Shahendra will lead the overall creative strategy (including multi-platform content, art, and video) as well as digital marketing initiatives across the iconic label.
  • Based in New York, Shahendra will report directly to Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, Co-CEOs of Island Records.
  • Specializing in the fields of creative marketing, digital strategy, and talent management, Shahendra Ohneswere has led award-winning, culture shifting global campaigns for artists and brands for over 15 years.

Cumulus Media’s “Your Music First” Multi-Week Audio Series Takes Listeners Behind the Scenes With Three-Time GRAMMY Winner and Hitmaker Darius Rucker, Who Returns to Country Radio With New Single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves”

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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“Fires Don’t Start Themselves” will be featured on Rucker’s upcoming seventh studio album Carolyn’s Boy.

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  • “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” will be featured on Rucker’s upcoming seventh studio album Carolyn’s Boy.
  • Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: “Since launching his Country solo career in 2008, after the record-setting success of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius has been a consistent hitmaker at Country radio.
  • It’s fantastic to have his singular voice back and to have “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” as our next Your Music First campaign.
  • The shows feature artist commentary on the song, with artists presenting different aspects of their song’s personal meaning, the inspiration behind the music, and insights on their life and career.