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MTV Asia Launch Hip Hop Series “YO! MTV RAPS”, Partners With Joox

MTV Asia celebrates the explosion of hip hop culture through an Asian lens on music, fashion and lifestyle this April by kicking off a 10-part series Asian version of the iconic hip hop show “YO! MTV Raps”. The show is hosted by some of Asia’s leading hip hop influencers including rappers Joe Flizzow and Zamaera; songwriter Yung Raja; joined by global DJ, producer Kim Lee. Korean rappers and producer Gray and Woo have been selected for the opening night with highlights to include “YO! Check In”, a segment that covers…

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Yuna Sings Ode To Malaysia In Latest Single

The launch of the latest single, expected to feature on the 4th studio album, has marked the beginning of yet another artistic milestone for Yuna. We recalled the last we’ve heard of the soulful songstress when she released her 3rd studio album ‘Chapters’ in 2016. Back then, she was already charting a formidable, yet unorthodox personality — a progression and…

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Backstreet Boys Announce DNA World Tour Dates For Asia

Backstreet Boys wraps up its year-long Las Vegas residency this month in time to launch one of their largest arena world tour in 18 years, in support of their latest new album DNA. The DNA World Tour opens in Europe this May before heading to the US opening July 12th in Washington, D.C and concludes September 15th at Prudential Center,…

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Tommy x Zendaya launch. Source: Tommy Hilfiger

Tay Kewei Singapore Singer Songwriter Attends Tommy Hilfiger & Zendaya Launch

Celebrity singer songwriter Tay Kewei was invited by Tommy Hilfiger to attend the Tommy x Zendaya launch in London, dressed in their collection in a special launch held in London. Tommy x Zendaya, a collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and American actress and singer, Zendaya, was recently launched at Paris Fashion Week and London. Tommy x Zendaya launch, London. Source: Tommy…

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'Sounds of the Brotherhood' is released by Kueymo & Sushiboy

Kueymo & Sushiboy Partners With 8 Bruneian Producers, Debuts Album

Just months after commemorating their 150th episode, followed by hosting their inaugural Electronic Music Conference with Asia’s leading electronic music conference Wired Music Week, the duo Kueymo & Sushiboy is going all out to revolutionize the electronic music scene in Brunei with their debut release, a compilation album titled ‘Sounds of the Brotherhood’. Bruneian duo Kueymo & Sushiboy are producer…

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Kevin Lester aka The Lion City on TikTok

Tik Tok Partners With Earth Hour To Boost Environmental Awareness

TikTok, the short video platform, is supporting Earth Hour globally through campaigns in Japan, Singapore, Korea, India, Malaysia and Indonesia to raise awareness on environmental protection. TikTok launches the #SGEarthHour2019 challenge in collaboration with Earth Hour Singapore to highlight the important role of nature in everyday life and appreciation of natural resources including food, clean air and fresh water. Special…

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Monetizing lyrics. Image courtesy of LyricFind.
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How Do You Monetize Via Lyrics?

When LyricFind launched LyricMerch end of 2017, no one would have thought that monetization can be made just from lyrics. With LyricFind’s database of millions of lyrics, the company managed to put over one hundred thousand licensed lyrics on a wide range of clothing and household items. LyricMerch is a new consumer-facing lyrics service from LyricFind, the pioneering company that brought…

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Music Press Asia interviews Kevin Lin co-founder of TWITCH at ATM Singapore.
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Will TWITCH Replace YouTube For Showcasing Original Music?

Throwback to our latest series of interviews produced in collaboration with All That Matters, Singapore. Music used in games, defined altogether as a genre in itself, is in a league of its own when it comes to popularity. It knows no boundaries of the typical genre we typically know or identify with today but encompasses a wide array from classical…

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BTS two singles on IFPI's Top 10 Best Selling Albums 2018.

BTS Tops IFPI Global Album Charts 2018, Korea Asia’s Next Entertainment Powerhouse

It’s been proven again and again that K-Pop music acts are undoubtedly taking the lead when it comes to achieving global recognition for Asian acts. BTS, a boy group signed under YG Entertainment in Korea, takes global fame one step at a time when K-Pop’s popularity began to soar with the development in music streaming technology. Earlier today, IFPI announced…

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