Why Beyoncé holds the key to office culture

 

In May 2019, before COVID-19 began sweeping through the world, the World Health Organization declared burnout “an occupational phenomenon.” In fact, concern about work and well-being goes back centuries and was always linked to culture: It was Aristotle, after all, who worried about what it would take to create a sense of flourishing or eudaimonia.

Now that chief executives around the globe are trying to maintain or reinvent both corporate culture and future strategy in the wake of a pandemic that rewrote the rules of work, it’s popular culture that leaders should consider to win the hearts and minds of their workers — specifically pop music.

Future Sells Publishing Rights

 

Influence Media Partners announced that they bought Future's publishing catalog from 2004 to 2020, which includes 612 titles. Some of the songs in the catalog include some of his biggest hits, like "Life is Good," "Jumpman," "Commas" and "Mask Off." 

#TopFive Best Supernatural Teen Drama Films to Watch on #Netflix

Netflix has been releasing some really good movies and tv shows for their customers to enjoy. There are many shows to enjoy, there are some Sci-Fi shows that make you watch them over and over again.

Below, The Wrap Up Magazine has chosen it's Top Five favorite tv shows that we enjoy. If you haven't seen these flicks, then you have been missing out on a lot.

Battle For The Throne: Lil Wayne vs Jay-Z

 

There’s an old saying of there is no room for two kings in one castle. There can only be one true king. But simply wanting to be the best has been a part of the hip-hop culture since the very beginning. 

DJ Paul Talks Jay-Z, Drake, Oscar's, and More

 

The Champs chop it up with DJ Paul of the legendary and Academy Award winning group Three 6 Mafia.

From Memphis, TN; Three 6 Mafia were instrumental to the emergence for Crunk music. DJ Paul shares stories of the origins of Three 6 Mafia and how they went on to release over 100 projects through their record label Hypnotize Minds.

Join Beyonce and Jay-Z Facebook Group

 

Facebook is apart of the hip hop culture and of course Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce leads the competition. Join 30k other members by scanning the code below!

How hip hop introduces a cultural variety

 

Let’s look at three other examples of how cinema glorifies hip hop to expand your understanding of principal human values. These works can be used to study cultures, sociology, psychology, and other important disciplines.

“Take the Lead.” This 2006 film directed by Liz Friedlander tells about the classical ball dancing teacher and a bunch of teenage ruffians forming an unbreakable bond and creating a whole new style. It’s not a cheap drama but a powerful work with remixes of famous jazz songs that can truly make you dance. It encourages youngsters to rely on themselves, not someone else’s assistance.

#SNL - "The Day Beyoncé Turned Black"

 

In a digital short Saturday following Melissa McCarthy’s monologue, “Saturday Night Live” poked fun at “The Day Beyonce Turned Black,” showing white people who just didn’t understand Beyonce’s new song “Formation.”

The sketch starts out with a voiceover intro referencing the day that Beyonce surprise-dropped her latest single and performed it at the Super Bowl with Coldplay and Bruno Mars the next day: “For white people, it was just another great week. They never saw it coming. They had no warning. Then, the day before the Super Bowl, it happened.”

Beyoncé Shows Oprah How to Dance

 

In 2003, Beyonce Knowles shows Oprah how to do the do the 'bootylicious' dance.

So it was only right that she joined royalty forces with the Queen of All Media on television, Oprah Winfrey, to give her a 101 on some of her signature dance moves that keeps Queen Bey’s stages on fire.

Karey Burke Talks The Future Of Disney

 

In the past five years, Disney and the imprints under its umbrella have made valiant efforts to diversify the brand with productions that have a strong premise based on African culture, Asian culture, Mexican culture, and more. In an effort to further establish its inclusive environment, Disney's President of General Entertainment content aims to provide more visibility for the LGBTQ community.

Jay Z Talks Beef With Mobb Deep

 

Jay-Z has become one of the biggest legends in the history of hip-hop, but that definitely doesn’t mean everyone has to like him. He’s been no stranger to a big list of feuds, with people from Nas to Tupac. There’s a reason for that. He hasn’t always been a titan of the industry like he is now. 

Jennifer Lopez Set To Receive Icon Award

 

LL Cool J is getting ready to step into a new role -- awards show host! The music artist and actor has been tapped to host the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced on Thursday that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will helm the event, which will be held at the The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22.

Alicia Keys Talk Lil Mama, VMA's And Jay-Z

 

Alicia Keys says she did not even realize the rapper joined her and Jay-Z on stage.

The MTV Video Music Awards has given the culture with some of the most iconic live stage performance moments in history. This year, Chlöe Bailey licked her microphone at the end of her performance of “Have Mercy.” Beyoncé received a well-deserved standing ovation for her first solo performance in 2003. And then there’s the legendary three-way kiss between Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera.

Yo Gotti Now Co-Owner Of MLS Team D.C. United

 

Along with being a chart-topping artist, Yo Gotti pushed into the business world, closing what appears to be a massive deal with DC United. Reports surfaced noting the rapper is now co-owner of the D.C. United soccer team.

Shyne Talks Jay-Z Giving Him Music Advice

 

Shyne detailed knowing Jay-Z since 1997 and being struck by how "profound" he is. He also described the music advice he received from Jay-Z and their discussions about how to approach the culture.

The Lox vs Dipset Verzuz Battle

 

The gloves were off between New York icons The LOX and The Diplomats for their highly-anticipated Verzuz showdown. New York City was buzzing with infectious energy weeks before the marquee event, with supporters on both sides making their claims on who would come out on top. Flocks of fans trekked to Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for a sold-out show that had everything a lover of New York hip-hop could ask for.

New Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Collaboration

 

During the recent Louis Vuitton SS22 “Amen Break” runway, the LV menswear artistic director, Off-White™ founder and frequent Nike collaborator sent a jolt through the sneaker world by revealing a whopping 21 Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s — more specifically, Air Force 1 Mids and Air Force 1 Lows with with damier patterns, LV monogram print, doubled-up tongues, plenty of Helvetica text and even printed “graffiti.”

Snoop Dogg To Join Def Jam label

 

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

Watch Method Man Verzuz Redman Live!

 

Method Man, the only rapper to appear on Notorious B.I.G. and 2 Pac albums while the two artists were alive, is primarily known for his music as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan (“Method Man”). In 1994, Method Man released the first of his six solo albums including “Tical,” a RIAA-certified platinum album, and “Tical 2000: Judgement Day.”

Standout tracks from those albums include “Bring the Pain,” “Judgement Day,” and “Break Ups 2 Make Ups,” featuring past Verzuz guest D’Angelo, and “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Method Man’s duet — a wildly popular wedding song — with legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige.

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.