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BLACKPINK's Jennie's Return: You & Me

October 9, 2023

Recently, Blackpink's Jennie has made a triumphant return with her latest single, "You & Me," released on October 6, 2023, marking her first solo release since the global success of "Solo" in 2018...

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Tale of Us - The Techno Duo's Impression on EDM

October 9, 2023

Tale Of Us are an electronic music duo formed in 2008 consisting of Carmine Conte and Matteo Milleri. Soundscapes produced range from dance floor music to chill ambient soundscapes and abstract...

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(G)I-DLE Turns Up the 'Heat' With Latest EP

October 8, 2023

On October 6, (G)I-DLE dropped their latest EP, Heat. The mini-album, consisting of 5 tracks, was made through a collaboration between Cube Entertainment and 88Rising...

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NCT 127 Comes Back To 'Fact Check' Their Skills With New Album

October 8, 2023

NCTzens, the wait is finally over. On October 6, NCT 127 returned with their fifth album, Fact Check, accompanied by a futuristic music video for the album’s title track...

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Worlds 2023: NewJeans Drops Powerful Anthem

October 8, 2023

Riot Games has paired up with global K-pop sensation, NewJeans, a five-member group composed of Hanni, Danielle, Minji, Hyein, and Haerin. On October 4, 2023...

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Drake Releases New Album 'For All the Dogs'

October 6, 2023

The wait for the Toronto rapper’s long-awaited album is finally here. After a summer full of teasing, Drake’s fourth album in barely two years ”For All the Dogs” has arrived...

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Drake & Future’s timeless album: What a Time to be Alive

October 5, 2023

Few hip-hop projects have managed to retain their timeless quality to the same extent that Drake and Future's "What a Time to Be Alive" has. This 2015 album's release...

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Exploring Music: Why Tune into Sonder?

October 5, 2023

The Sonder group is a rare find in the world of modern R&B. Producer's Atu, Dpat, and lead vocalist Brent Faiyaz make up the band Sonder, which spins a captivating musical story...

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PartyNextDoor's Resentment

October 5, 2023

Resentment" stands out among emotional ballads and provides listeners with a musical haven in which to confront and work through their own inner issues...

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Alan Walker: A Resurgence of Nostalgia Through Timeless Beats

October 4, 2023

What makes Alan Walker's music so special is its ability to evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. His songs are often associated with the 2010s, a time when many people were just enjoying their youth..

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Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Truth & Reconciliation Through Music

October 2, 2023

This year, we shine a spotlight on The Snotty Nose Rez Kids, a dynamic, ultra-talented, Indigenous hip-hop duo whose music and activism spreads the message of truth and reconciliation through rap.

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The Rise of Madison Beer: From YouTube Sensation to Superstardom

September 29, 2023

Madison Beer's journey began in the most modern of ways: on the internet. Born on March 5, 1999, in Jericho, New York, Madison was introduced to music at a young age...

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Drake Slapped With a $10 Million Lawsuit.

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Toronto Rapper Drake is slapped with a $10 million copyright lawsuit. The lawsuit began after Drake used an unpermitted sample from a song released by the artist Obrafour made in 2003 named ‘Oye Rhene.’

According to the details of the lawsuit, Drake had emailed Obrafour to gain permission to sample the song while he was in the making of ‘Calling My Name.’ Obrafor’s lawsuit further indicates that after not receiving an email back, Drake went ahead and sampled the song anyways without obtaining consent. The initial email asking permission to test the piece was sent out on June 8th, 2022, with no response. A follow-up email was sent out, with no response to either email. The song was released a few days later, on June 17th, 2022, in Drake’s surprise album “Honestly, Nevermind.”

In the lawsuit, Obrafor is suing under the Copyright Act for copyright infringement. Within the lawsuit, he is seeking all remedies afforded to him. This will include preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, monetary and damages. It will not be limited to actual damages, profits that are (in)directly attributable to Defendants’ infringing conduct and statutory damages. Under the Copyright Act, there is a fine of $150,000.00 per infringement.