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The Story of Iron Maiden

December 6, 2023

Iron Maiden is one of my favourite heavy metal bands, and is one of my favourite musical groups overall as well. With their theatrical performances, complex musical arrangements and iconic songs...

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Lil Uzi Vert Announces Retirement from Music After “Luv is rage 3”

December 6, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Lil Uzi Vert, the revolutionary Philadelphia rapper, has announced that their upcoming album, "Luv Is Rage 3," will mark the end of their prolific music career...

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Legendary Musical Collaborations That Push Beyond Genre

December 2, 2023

There is a vast amount of variety when it comes to genres, sub-genres, and styles of music. Normally, when two musical artists collaborate to create a new song, the individual artists both produce...

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The Return of the SICK NEW WORLD NU-METAL festival

November 29, 2023

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the eagerly anticipated music extravaganza, Sick New World, following last year returns to the city of Las Vegas on April 27, 2024...

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Virgil Abloh: Unparalleled Influence on Fashion and Music

November 29, 2023

Two years ago today, the fashion world lost one of its brightest stars, Virgil Abloh, at the young age of 41. A trailblazing designer known for his groundbreaking work with Off-White and Louis...

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The History of Rock n’ Roll

November 29, 2023

One of the most iconic and well known genres of music is rock. It has been around for many decades, and it continues to evolve to this day...

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Keinemusik: Revolutionizing the Electronic Scene

November 28, 2023

Keinemusik, an innovative music-creator collective from Berlin, represents a distinctive movement in the electronic music scene. The group's name, which translates to "no music" in German, embodies...

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Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's Album: Anticipation Builds Amidst Controversy

November 28, 2023

The music world is buzzing with anticipation as Kanye West, now known as Ye, and Ty Dolla $ign are set to release their joint album, a project enveloped in both excitement and controversy...

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TikTok - Changing the Music Industry

November 24, 2023

There is no question that technology and the internet is changing the way in which many aspects of the world operate. The internet has rapidly accelerated the rate that information can be...

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Phonk Music and the Gym and Car Communities

November 24, 2023

People often say that music is a universal language. It is one of those things that all humans understand and enjoy, and it has an incredible ability to bring people together and create a sense...

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André 3000: Challenging the Notion of Age in Rap Music

November 24, 2023

In the world of hip-hop, André 3000 is a name that commands respect and admiration. As one-half of the iconic rap duo OutKast, he has left an indelible mark on the music industry...

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Chaz Mishan: Crafting for YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER's Debut Single "Batter Up"

November 22, 2023

In a testament to the global nature of the music industry, Chaz Mishan, renowned producer and composer based in Los Angeles, has joined forces with YG Entertainment's talented songwriters...

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Bobby Shmurda Is Finally Out Of His Epic Deal

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Photo: Bobby Shmurda - Shmoney (Official Music Video) ft. Quavo, Rowdy Rebel

Bobby Shmurda has finally been released from his deal with Epic Records following his own plea for his release on social media stating, “I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before I came home.”

Shmurda rose to fame in 2014 after the release of the music video for his song, “Hot N****” went viral on the former short-form video social media app Vine, along with the “Shmoney” dance move which he and his friends do throughout the video, which eventually became an iconic meme with celebrities incorporating the dance move within their own videos and performances. During this time, he was quickly signed to Epic Records with L.A. Reid.

He was arrested in 2014 shortly after his viral success, pleading guilty to the charge of criminal possession of a weapon. The police assigned to Shmurda’s case stated his songs were documents of what he and his confidantes were doing over the years. After serving his full sentence, he was released in early 2021 and made is first return to the stage at Rolling Loud later that year.

During Shmurda’s incarceration L.A. Reid subsequently left Epic Records in 2017 after sexual harassment allegations resurfaced from a previous employee. Sylvia Rhone has since taken over as chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Shmurda has remained vocal on social media about the lack of control that Epic Records has given him, even before his incarceration, regarding the release of his new music.

Bobby Shmurda took to Instagram to publicly announce that he has been released from his deal with Epic Records and has signed his release papers, prompting fans to look out for his new music that he will now be releasing independently from now on.