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BLACK MUSIC IS A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT

BLACK MUSIC IS A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT As we kick off June and celebrate both Black Music Month and Juneteenth, we take this moment to reflect on and share the Black experience through sound.   It’s been said that where words fail, music speaks. With that logic, the argument can be made that music… Continue reading BLACK MUSIC IS A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT

BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS

BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS It’s been 43 years since former president Jimmy Carter hosted a celebration for Black musicians on the White House lawn on June 7, 1979. Also known as African-American Music Appreciation Month, the celebration was formally recognized as a national, monthlong observance in 2000. Another observance was added… Continue reading BLACK MUSIC MONTH & JUNETEENTH 2022: INDUSTRY CELEBRATIONS

NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS

  NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS </h2 > https://volumeventuresllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yt.mp4 LOS ANGELES — As Cassie Betts heads into work, the Inglewood native knows exactly how she wants to help the youth in her traditionally underserved community. “We want to own our own narratives. We want to promote our own narratives, distribute our… Continue reading NEW CENTER PREPARES SOUTH LA TEENS FOR TECH-RELIANT CAREERS

HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND

HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND Producers behind your faves’ hit records have collaborated for a new music venture. Hit-Boy and James Fauntleroy — who have worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna — are the producers behind Bored Ape Rock Band Kingship’s album, Bloomberg reports. CREATING… Continue reading HIT-BOY, JAMES FAUNTLEROY TAPPED TO PRODUCE ALBUM FOR BORED APE YACHT CLUB’S ROCK BAND

MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15

  MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15 </h2 > With the many citywide developments led by Mayor James Butts, the city of Inglewood has progressively become one of America’s most popular tourist destinations. Following SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and the Kia Forum, the city of Inglewood celebrated the outstanding curriculum… Continue reading MAYOR JAMES BUTTS COMMEMORATES ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’ ON JANUARY 15

LIVE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT 1500 SOUND ACADEMY’S ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’

JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS he rain and cold weather could not stop the annual “1500 Or Nothin’ Day” from taking place Sunday, January 15. The yearly event is a celebratory occasion for the acclaimed music academy – 1500 Sound Academy, based in Inglewood, California. The private celebration took place… Continue reading LIVE PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHT 1500 SOUND ACADEMY’S ‘1500 OR NOTHIN’ DAY’

JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS

JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter spoke to The Root about how he’s helping future musicians with his 1500 Sound Academy.   The education of young people is important and always has been. But oftentimes, what I think is missed is the education of young… Continue reading JAMES FAUNTLEROY IS GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK MUSICIANS

Drake Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 by Any Artist in a Year on Billboard Hot 100

DRAKE BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST WEEKS AT NO. 1 BY ANY ARTIST IN A YEAR ON BILLBOARD HOT 100 related artist Trapmoneybenny

Mustard & Roddy Ricch Inspire Kids To Chase Their Dreams In Luxe ‘Ballin’ Video

June 12, 2020 MUSTARD & RODDY RICCH INSPIRE KIDS TO CHASE THEIR DREAMS IN LUXE ‘BALLIN’ VIDEO Mustard and Roddy Ricch are here to inspire the next generation with their own rags-to-riches stories. The pair of West Coast natives linked up for “Ballin’” [co-prod by Justus West] from Mustard’s Perfect Ten album and are now… Continue reading Mustard & Roddy Ricch Inspire Kids To Chase Their Dreams In Luxe ‘Ballin’ Video

Rance Dopson Opens Up About Jay Z’s 4:44 Tour and Working With Kendrick and Travis Scott

June 11, 2020 RANCE DOPSON OPENS UP ABOUT JAY Z’S 4:44 TOUR AND WORKING WITH KENDRICK AND TRAVIS SCOTT Larrance “Rance” Dopson is the founder of one of the greatest live hip-hop bands on the planet, 1500 or Nothin’. The crew, which includes the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer James Fauntleroy among its members, has toured… Continue reading Rance Dopson Opens Up About Jay Z’s 4:44 Tour and Working With Kendrick and Travis Scott