Lil Nas X Sued For $25 Million

The mission for the entertainment business was to stop Lil Nas X from entering into the Country music category, but this just takes the cake away from the young artist.

Lil Nas X is being sued over a song he released five months before he hit it big with "Old Town Road" and the company going after him is $25 million in damages.

The company then claims that in June of 2019, Sony acquired the rights to all of Lil Nas X's songs, including "Carry On." The Music Force claims that Sony "knew or should have known ... to make sure all elements of 'Carry On' had been cleared."

The Music Force is suing for copyright infringement and they are also asking for the court to rule that Lil Nas X's song is "a joint work" owned by The Music Force and the defendants. They are seeking $10 million in damages and then an additional $15 million in punitive damages.

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"Old Town Road" Remains At #1

Should Lil Nas X Be Enlisted As A Country Artist?

Should Lil Nas X Be Enlisted As A Country Artist?

Why is Lil Nas X finding it hard to gain acceptance in the world of mainstream country mirrors? Influential black artists found it difficult to get airplay on country radio.

Lil Nas X's viral country rap hit "Old Town Road" soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lil Nas X now has the ultimate revenge story as his song, "Old Town Road" which was pulled from Billboards country charts for not being country enough, is now the no.1 single in the country.

In a world where everything is racist, this goes to show how even the music industry has discrimination. Lil Nas X has introduced African Americans to a new sound of Country music which they have come to love.

Who am I to tell Billboard that "Old Town Road" is Country and deserves it's spot. Many blacks of today's generation didn't even know who Billy Ray Cirus was unless you talk about Miley Cirus.

We can now say that all cultures from hip-hop to country can now swing to a new tempo. Times are changing and I do believe that this may be the correct way to go. This vote this song even higher. Let it be known that more will come for its spot in country music billboards.

Why China Has The Fastest Growing Market For Music

China’s music market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. If you don’t want to enter China, your music business is equal to “drop a big wallet”. The world’s most populous country, and their consumers’ pockets are bulging, and there is no reason why you should not come to China to do the music business.

China’s music media has many particularities due to historical reasons. It didn’t really form until the late 1980s. At that time,mainly music media are the newspaper, radio and television station.

In 1987, China’s first popular music magazine, “Audio & Video World”, was born, and the magazine was hailed as China’s “Rolling Stone” magazine(and later, it did,In 2006 They published a music magazine together, named “Rolling Stone China Edition”.but only one issue and forbidden by government ). Basic function as with “Rolling Stone”, as long as “Audio & Video World” magazine introduces artists, it must be famous and popular.

With the birth of “Audio & Video World” , many music magazines, such as X Music, Music Heaven, Modern Music Field,Hit Music, have been born. And also the TVs and radios were growing up before 2000, basically, all these music media were called music market orientation.

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TV stations, for example, are still a better platform, but they only recommend famous artists. For new artist, It is very difficult to get the chance to get exposure.So when you promote your artists and new music, you can choose some magazines such as “X Music ” ,”Q magazine Chinese edition”, “Easy Music World”,and even some foreign music magazine will also report it such as the Pump it Up magazine. They often focus on China music market.

Digital Music platform has music playing function and also an important platform for music sales. Currently the main platforms have the largest database of Chinese music fans. For example, QQ music, Xiami, Netease Cloud music. There are others platforms that can combine online and offline functions such as See Music, Street Voice, and crowd-funding platform Musi kid.

This kind of media is like linkedin,can build managements/labels and artists very professional relationships. Music dish China is a very strong music network in China.

C Diamond Releases #NewMusic Ft IMG Spooks - Actin' Different @ChaseM419 @IMG_Spooks

It seems as if C Diamond and IMG Spooks are pulling tricks out of the hat in support to pulling their names among different cities. It's been since "Made It" since The Wrap-Up Magazine heard from C Diamond of Lima, Ohio.

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"This was a Ohio to Wisconsin feature. We Have 2 Major Worldwide Known DJ’s On This Song. This song just goes to show how big of a connection can be made through music. We came together 2 parts of the country."

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Carrie Underwood Checks In Sick (All Shows Cancelled)

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood has canceled her upcoming performance at the Long Road Festival in Leicestershire, England, due to illness. Getting the rest she needs. Carrie Underwood , who is pregnant with her second child, has canceled several upcoming appearances in the U.K.

Fans excited to enjoy a weekend of country music may be disappointed to learn Carrie Underwood won’t be present to belt out some of her popular hit songs. Her album is due out in one week.

The 35-year-old country singer — who recently announced that she and husband Mike Fisher are expecting their second child — had to cancel her appearance Saturday night at the Long Road Festival, a statement shared on Twitter from the venue read, according to Page Six Friday.

Carrie is supposed to be promoting her 'Cry Pretty' album.

Jess Connelly Releases New #Mixtape "JCON" @jessconnelly

Jess Connelly

Rising Manila-based R&B singer/songwriter Jess Connelly has released her anticipated new mixtape JCON.

The independent artist has quickly amassed a massive following in the Philippines as a leader of its underground R&B scene. The 13-track project includes the dreamy track “Call Me” produced by Dave Drake and Ayo, plus the previously released “Deep + Involved” and “Turn Me Down.”

Part Filipino and part Australian, the classically trained vocalist began singing as a child and later dove into songwriting at 13 years old. She was born in Australia and later migrated to the Philippines with her parents to start a new life. Growing frustrated with the music industry in the country that has traditionally favored industry-build pop stars, she set out to change it with her own art. Jess has since released music on her own that has sonically strayed from the norm and her one-of-a-kind artistry has quickly become sought after by the larger entertainment industry in Manila.

Patoranking Drops #MusicVideo – Heal D World @patorankingfire

Accompanied by captivating visuals shot in Georgia, Heal D World explores Patoranking’s musical creativity and also doubles as a call to action, addressing the current social issues and general socio political issues faced in the world making emphasis to his home country, Nigeria.

Multi-award winning African artist, Patoranking has today released an empowering and redemptive anthem, Heal D World to remind his fans that their presence and actions, can make a difference to the world.

Patoranking has always stood for positivity which is very evident in his music. When asked about the song, the singer said “Heal D World is more than a song, it’s a movement. I wanted to use my voice and platform to spread love and heal the world through my music.”

Independent Record Labels You Should Know

From independent icons like XL Recordings and Sub Pop to newer teams like 88 Rising and Mind of a Genius, here are some of the essential labels you should know. As always, we encourage you to do your own digging and share your own favorites with us, but as long as you discovered just one new label, artist, or piece of music that you love from this list, then we did our job.

From legendary indies to internet-based upstarts, these labels are all doing something special.

#NewMusic by Pundit – Fariga @iampunditt #NowPlayingOnTWUM

Born Akinlotan Adetola, better known by stage name Pundit, he’s a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer. He is a graduate of Yaba College of technology. He started music at a very tender age.

Pundit has worked with artiste such as w4, Rayce, David Grey, amongst others. He has been busy working on new electrifying sounds for the listening pleasure of his fans home and in diaspora.

TWUM 10 Top Celebrity Beefs

Beef between rappers and celebrities have been going on for years. The Wrap-Up Magazine has posted a few of there own to tweet. From 50 Cent to Jay-z or Tamar Braxton and Kenya Moore. Take a look at some of the hottest beefs listed by us. Celebrity fights are on the rise.

Peewee Longway Ft Master P And Gucci Mane - Mr Ice Man Man

Gucci Mane joins Peewee Longway and Master P on 'Master Peewee (Remix).' Peewee Longway flooded the streets with bangers when he made this the #1 Song in The Country. MPA artist Peewee Longway decides to issue a remix of “Master Peewee” featuring Gucci Mane and Master P. 

Eminem's Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — They may not have lost themselves in the music or the moment but a judge and nine lawyers in a New Zealand courtroom did listen politely to Eminem's "Lose Yourself" as a copyright trial involving the country's ruling political party began Monday.

The Detroit-based music publishers for Eminem are suing New Zealand's conservative National Party, alleging the rapper's acclaimed 2002 song was copied in the party's soundtrack for a TV ad aired during its successful 2014 election campaign. Titled "Eminem Esque," the track has the familiar urgent, pulsing beat of Eminem's song.

WizKid Ft Drake – Come Closer

The Toronto star returned the favor by singing on WizKid’s tangy single “Come Closer.” WizKid and Drake spent most of 2016 at No.1 with the ultimate party smash 'One Dance.' The video for Wizkid‘s “Come Closer” featuring Drake is arguably the most anticipated African music video in the country right now!

Posey Rothschild - Bleed Out Video

"The Wrap-Up Magazine" would like to present female unsigned artist "Posey Rothschiled' with her new single titled "Bleed Out." The Philippines is a country with beautiful natural tourist destinations it is also rampant with organized crime, prostitution, human trafficking and government corruption. 

Jay Z Talks Tidal, Jimmy Iovine, And Rewriting The Music Rulebook

Jay Z doesn’t give many interviews. In conversation, he often pauses mid-sentence, considers, rewinds, slices and reshapes his answer, choosing a more appropriate word or analogy that draws a finer point before revealing it to the interviewer. What’s commonly assumed is a mistrust of the press may just be that unlike his work in the studio or onstage, Jay Z doesn’t ultimately control the final result of an interview, and therefore treads more carefully while giving one.

Nas Featured In GQ Magazine

GQ: Last year was the twentieth anniversary of Illmatic. Do you recognize that person who made that record now?

Nas: Sure—he was a vivacious young man full of a lot of great ideas, excited and ready.

Garth Brooks Makes A stand For Ferguson

Country music star Garth Brooks canceled scheduled media appearances this week, saing it would be in poor taste to promote his comeback album during national protests after a grand jury did not indict a white policeman in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

Brooks, 52, canceled appearances on NBC’s late-night “The Tonight Show” and the morning “Today” show as well as daytime talk show “Live with Kelly and Michael” and National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”

The St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri, has been hit by two nights of unrest after the grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson after shooting 18-year-old Michael Brown in August 2014. The decision also touched off demonstrations in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Washington. Brooks was scheduled to perform live on “Kelly and Michael” on Tuesday, while other appearances were to be taped and broadcast later

KNife - DieNasty Video

Savannah, GA-based rapper and Dope Sandwich label head KNife presents the self-directed music video for "DieNasty", the new single from his forthcoming album Iconoclast, set to feature Allone and Electric Grandma as well as Miggs, another Dope Sandwich artist who recently dropped the single/video "Knowhateyemean" (click to watch). Milwaukee producer Mammyth handles production on "Dienasty" as well as the entirety of Iconoclast.

The son of a US diplomat, he was raised in Canada, Singapore, Cameroon and his mother's home country of Liberia, where he bore witness to Liberia's gruesome civil war. After relocating to Savannah he began the Dope Sandwich crew - a collective of rappers, breakdancers, deejays, artists and producers - and released several albums. He has shared stages with Curren$y, Hieroglyphics, J-Live, Masta Killa, Louis Logic and more. “'DieNasty' was the last song written and recorded for the album," says KNife.

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Suuki Muntana - Burning Bush 2 Video

Suuki Muntana releases new visual video titled "Burning Bush." West Perrine, Miami rapper Suuki Muntana presents the GFXKid.net-directed music video for "Burning Bush 2", a track from Suuki's mixtape Joint Relief featuring Dolla Bill, Tooley and SL The Don as well as production from The Shipmates, Somebody, Roc N Mayne, TM88, The Renegades, NSD and Mev The Renegade. "Burning Bush 2" utilizes the beat Alchemist gave Mobb Deep for their 2011 track "Black Cocaine". 

Who Working Overtime

Unemployment Rate in the United States decreased to 7 percent in November of 2013. The U.S. economy added 203,000 jobs in November. Its at the lowest level since November 2008, as more people said they got jobs and joined the labor force.

Unemployment occurs when people are without work and actively seeking work. Attitudes toward overtime and hours of work vary greatly from country to country and between different economic sectors. Laws that determine under what circumstances overtime must be paid to an employee are enacted at both the state and federal levels.

Forty hours a week isn't much time to accomplish your mound of endless tasks at work, making the need for overtime a reality for most. As with many agencies, special event overtime work is doled out based on seniority. The Act does not require overtime pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or regular days of rest, unless overtime is worked on such days.

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