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Interviews with top Beat music advocates celebrities, musicians, artists, and icons about their current and past music projects.
A Billionaire Model: How Jay-Z’s Blueprint Inspired Artist in the Modern Music Industry
Photo Credit: Getty Images Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is much more than a rapper. He’s a global icon, a savvy businessman, and an inspiration for those who grew up in communities like the one he came from in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects. Over the years, Jay-Z has transitioned from hustling in the streets to becoming a billionaire, cementing himself as a pioneer and role model for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs alike. His journey exemplifies resilience, vision, and the power of reinvention in building a legacy.
By Endeavor Digitalabout a year ago in Beat
‘This Is Not An Exit’: The Debut Entrance of The Backfires
Originally featured in UnCL Magazine Last October, we sat down and spoke to British-American indie rock band, The Backfires, who are on the cusp of releasing their debut album ‘This Is Not An Exit’ in January 2025 (out now). The band, who met at UCL (lead singer, Alex Gomes, even had his own show on RARE FM!), discussed the process of producing and releasing their long-awaited debut album, previous musical inspirations and their favourite touring memories.
By Allegra Cuomoabout a year ago in Beat
Songwriter Joe Pug
By Brian D'Ambrosio Joe Pug appreciates it when you listen – really listen – to his music. Pug is a singer-songwriter who is genuinely interested in your attention. And some of his recordings beckon it. Body language, word choice, tone of voice – you’ll be impressed at what you may have been missing. Indeed, seizing notice is one of the singer-songwriter's most challenging tasks – the interest of recording labels, new fans, or general curiosity in a cluttered genre. It requires a dizzying array of cleverness, strong lyrical content, and passion.
By Brian D'Ambrosio about a year ago in Beat
Satsang's Drew McManus
By Brian D’Ambrosio Music put Drew McManus on the threshold of a changed life. Montana secured him there. Founder of the spiritual roots group Satsang, McManus once plummeted hard and deep into the dark pits of substance abuse. Luckily, he was able to discover those things that would help redirect his life from blight to bright.
By Brian D'Ambrosio about a year ago in Beat
Lucero goes literary on 'Among the Ghosts'
By Brian D’Ambrosio On their ninth studio album, rock/alt-country quintet Lucero decided that instead of recording stories, they needed to engage them. "Among the Ghosts" departs from the familiar Memphis style of their earlier arrangements — the blaring bluesy horns and blues-infused riffs — in search of a deeper, more intensely introspective approach rooted in the evocative nature of prose.
By Brian D'Ambrosio about a year ago in Beat
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce the Power Couple of Sports and Music?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have captured public attention as one of the most intriguing celebrity pairings of the moment. Their romance, blending the glamour of the music industry with the adrenaline-fueled world of professional sports, has sparked widespread fascination. With both excelling in their respective fields, the duo has quickly earned the title of a "power couple," uniting two global fanbases in a way rarely seen before.
By Sangita Nandiabout a year ago in Beat
From Dreams to Global Triumph: The Inspirational Journey of Inno Combs
Inno Combs' story is one of extraordinary resilience, transformation, triumph and determination. Born Antonio Combs in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, he grew up surrounded by the rhythmic heartbeat of a city that shaped his earliest dreams. As a young boy, music became his sanctuary and his escape, driving him to craft a path that would one day inspire fans worldwide. But Inno's rise wasn't without its battles. From a childhood marked by challenges to a fight against cancer, a stroke, and the lasting effects of hearing loss, he faced trials that could have silenced his dreams. Instead, these struggles fueled his artistry, shaping a global sound rooted in raw emotion, lyrical precision, and a refusal to be boxed in. Today, Inno Combs isn't just an artist - he's a movement, proving that no obstacle is too great for those who dare to dream and persevere.
By Tammy Reeseabout a year ago in Beat
