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Last month, things began to take a futuristic turn for Death Row Records, with former label signee Snoop Dogg taking ownership of the label and soon after saying that the “world’s most dangerous record label” would be made into an NFT. The Dogg has now removed all of Death Row’s previous recordings from all streaming platforms to solidify that further.
Even though the report stems from a Wikipedia page, upon close examination of Death Row recordings on all DSPs, including those from Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound, all access to these songs and albums on public streaming platforms have been removed. Death Row labeled classic albums like Doggystyle, Dogg Food, the Above The Rim soundtrack, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, and more are no longer available.
Snoop discussed the idea of bringing the Death Row label into the metaverse in a Clubhouse conversation, saying, “Death Row will be an NFT label,” he said. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent to be major, I want to be the first major in the metaverse.”
Even though Snoop hasn’t publicly addressed the Death Row projects’ disappearance, fans have expressed their displeasure in the absence of some of Hip Hop’s most revered classics.
One Clubhouse participant said, “So, thanks to Snoop Dogg promoting NFT shit and making Death Row Records an NFT record label, all the releases except 2Pac’s, will be removed from Spotify and so on. This is actually bullshit, that means no more Dre’s Chronic on Spotify. NFTs need to die, fucking stupid movement.”
First thing Snoop Dogg does as owner of Death Row Records is drop an amazing album. Second thing he does is take all past Death Row albums off of streaming services. Bad business move. NFTs suck. pic.twitter.com/S5HD9x0xHy
OneOf, the Green Web3 company built for music, sports and lifestyle, is honored to commemorate iconic rapper Biggie Smalls’ legendary hip hop career with exclusive NFTs. As we embark on the auspicious 25th Anniversary of the death of The Notorious B.I.G. and the release of his iconic album Life After Death, OneOf celebrates his life in partnership with The Christopher Wallace Estate, and will be minting the first-ever official The Notorious B.I.G. NFT collection.
A portion of the proceeds of the NFTs will go to The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, Inc. Additional details on the NFT collection will be announced in the coming weeks. Go to https://OneOf.com/Biggie for more information.
“We are excited about our partnership with OneOf and their expertise to memorialize my son Christopher with this first official NFT drop to give his fans an opportunity to participate in and honor their love of him and his music,” said The Notorious B.I.G.’sMother Voletta Wallace.
“We’re honored to work with The Christopher Wallace Estate to celebrate the incredible legacy of Biggie Smalls,” said Josh James, COO & Co-Founder of OneOf. “Using NFT technology, Biggie’s legacy and his outsized impact on music and culture will be forever cemented on blockchain, to be honored and shared with fans around the world and for generations to come.”
The Notorious B.I.G. NFT collection will be minted by OneOf on the environmentally responsible proof-of-stake blockchain Tezos, preferred by music artists for using up to 2 million times less energy than proof-of-work networks.
The unique concept of the NFT was created by Elliot Osagie of Willingie, Inc and Wayne Barrow, Manager of Voletta Wallace. The Christopher Wallace Estate is represented by Phil Sandhaus of WME Legends.
OneOf, the preferred NFT platform of the music industry backed by Quincy Jones, has recently announced major partnerships with The Recording Academy to celebrate the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Warner Music Group, and the top-rated syndicated morning radio show “The Breakfast Club.” OneOf’s recent Whitney Houston Collection made headlines when a never-before-heard Whitney Houston song made when she was 17 was sold at auction on OneOf for $1 million. OneOf recently expanded into sports and lifestyle with Sports Illustrated legendary athletes series including Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry Rice and more, and iconic teams including Duke Basketball.
OneOf was designed with the next 100MM non-crypto native fans in mind, to create an environmentally sustainable, artist and fan friendly experience. Fans can sign up and purchase their first NFT in under 2 minutes using credit/debit cards or major cryptocurrencies. OneOf donates portions of proceeds from every NFT collection.
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Riveting Entertainment announced its partnership with Rebel Blockchain Inc aka Nifter to introduce a unique spin to the NFT space allowing the opportunity for buyers to see a return on their investment and become part royalty share owners of the music NFT they purchase.
In a new era of music, recording artists are taking more ownership, pioneering creative ideas, and marketing their personal material. Riveting Music, an independent record label under Riveting Entertainment, has been known for its work with artists like Redman and Chris Brown.
They also announced their season one NFT launch, “Ethos” which is a community of independent recording artists brought on through Riveting Music’s deep rooted relationships.
The announcement described Ethos as “the story of the underdog winning and artists coming together to form a creative space and community of like minded individuals with a common goal.”
“Ethos” Season One “PreSale” Virtual Launch Party March 9th
Andrew Listermann, CEO of Riveting Entertainment shared with The Source.
“For a music NFT platform to be truly successful, it must prioritize supporting artists to help create the best opportunity for success. Nifter has shown they are ready to do that and so we are looking forward to releasing a lot of incredible music NFT projects with their platform.”
The first artists from the roster to release NFT content under the new partnership include Lyrica Anderson, Lexi Drew, Nessly + Killy, Joss Austin, Dawin, Nieman + Eric Bellinger, and Dice Soho.
Lupe Fiasco has launched an NFT hustle, offering fans a chance to get in early, and even released a known favorite, “Hustlaz” to tease what he has in store. Followers are polarized, some saying Fiasco’s pushing a “scam.” Lupe’s Announces NFT Scheme Lupe Fiasco was ahead of the crypto curve, announcing early in 2021 a […]
Gala Games, the popular blockchain gaming platform, has announced a major new relationship with Snoop Dogg, who will release his new album, B.O.D.R. (Bacc on Death Row), as a Stash Box of NFTs on the Gala Music shop. Gala Music will also receive three additional tunes that are only available through Gala Music.
When Song NFT owners own a Node, they will be able to earn royalties on the Gala Music network by listening. More details on how to engage in the ecosystem will be released on Friday. Snoop music NFTs will also be used in Gala Games’ games, and more information will be released soon. Additional content, such as access to films, comics, and more from the Doggfather himself, will be available to NFT owners in the future.
“If anything is constant, it’s that the music industry will always be changing,” said Snoop Dogg. “Blockchain tech has the power to change everything again and tip the table in favor of the artists and the fans, and we’re going to be right at the front of the pack with this Gala Music deal.”
Only 25,000 Snoop Stash Boxes will be available for $5,000 and will be sold exclusively at GALA. This Stash Box will include one of 17 track NFTs from Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album, with just 1,470 NFTs available for each song. The Stash Box Sale will finish at midnight PST on Sunday, February 13th.
Music enthusiasts who collect the full album of 17 NFT tracks will be rewarded with a slew of in-person and digital goodies, including an exclusive party at Snoop’s mansion in Los Angeles, a concert exclusively for NFT holders, and limited-edition memorabilia.
SilkSonic duo, Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak, are taking their soul to the virtual gaming world. In partnership with Atlantic Records, Silk Sonic is being brought to the popular Fortnite game. Silk Sonic Comes To Fortnite Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak will be gliding and skating their way into the virtual world of Fortnite. The hit-making duo will […]
SilkSonic duo, Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak, are taking their soul to the virtual gaming world. In partnership with Atlantic Records, Silk Sonic is being brought to the popular Fortnite game. Silk Sonic Comes To Fortnite Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak will be gliding and skating their way into the virtual world of Fortnite. The hit-making duo will […]
Houston superstars Trae Tha Truth and OMB Bloodbath link up with buzzing radio personality DJ Hawk for a new frontiered release, titled “Sunny Daze.” Produced by Apexx and Hawk-himself, the track blends Trae’s deep-toned street raps with Bloodbath’s catchy signature vocals about cruising in the sunshine.
A game-changer, different from normal releases, Hawk smarten up his campaign with the addition of NFT, several redeemable editions of the song out now.
“NFTs are a new way for independent artists to take control and make money off of their art,” Hawk said on accompanying the NFT with the new song. “It’s harder, especially during times like these, to make money as an artist since tours/shows are getting canceled and we’re only getting fractions of pennies per stream. So I decided to partner with Moxie Labs, a tech company based out of Philly, and create this way for my fans to connect directly with me by owning a piece of my art with the end goal of us ALL making money.”
In Texas, DJ Hawk, born Alexander Haq, rose through the status quo as a radio-club DJ, connecting and networking with the region’s up-and-coming-turned-superstars artists and breaking new sounds to an organically driven trendsetting market. Hawk is the current show producer for The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy, Charlamagne Da God and Angela Yee at Houston’s 93.7 The Beat.
“I’ve learned everything from the old school to new school gear,” says Hawk. “I prefer to use Pro Tools. But, in the end, all I want is to make great music that makes people feel good. So, if I can turn it on and my fiancé or sister, the ladies, like it and catch a vibe, then that’s a good thing.”
“Sunny Daze” is the latest drop ahead of the upcoming album following the previous Pzee Fire and Stoppa-featured track “Escape” released last year.
Trae Tha Truth appears on the track courtesy of ABN/EMPIRE and OMB Bloodbath appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Stream “Sunny Daze” below and purchase the NFT here.
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