About VAUGHN LOWERY

Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).

ZEDD + JOHN SUMMIT

GRAMMY® award-winning global superstar Zedd, has released his official remix of John Summit’s hit single “Where You Are” featuring UK artist Hayla. The wait is finally over as this uplifting remix takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to the timeless roots of Zedd’s signature sound, unleashing a surge of intense emotions. Listen now via Off The Grid/Darkroom Records HERE.

In recent months, “Where You Are” has undeniably emerged as the anthem of the year, captivating both fans and dance music enthusiasts alike. The track’s exceptional reception, including its electrifying moments during Zedd’s intros at major music festivals like Ultra Music Festival Miami and EDC Las Vegas, has solidified its position as a crowd-favorite and a must-play sensation. Reaffirming Zedd’s musical superiority, this remix seamlessly blends elements of progressive house and electro-pop, striking the perfect balance between infectious energy and poignant moments that will resonate with listeners worldwide.

Peaking at #1 Dance Song in the US at Dance Radio and #9 on the Billboard Hot Dance/ Electronic charts, with over 66M global streams. “Where You Are” has gained respect from numerous DJ’s all over the world, who have recently incorporated the track into their sets at all major festivals. The remix is now available on all major streaming platforms, and fans can expect to hear it throughout all of festival season. So far this summer, John Summit sold out 3 nights at New York’s Brooklyn Mirage and has kicked off his Las Vegas residency with Tao Group (Hakkasan, Tao Beach, Marquee Day/Nightclub). Next weekend, he will continue his festival fun by headlining Hard Summer alongside Kaskade and playing Life Is Beautiful Festival, Elements Music & Arts Festival, and more as well as gearing up for his European summer tour run. Fans can buy tickets HERE for the newly added dates along with many more global tour dates that have recently been announced.

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CHIKA – THE ALBUM

CHIKA RELEASES AMBITIOUS AND DEEPLY PERSONAL DEBUT SAMSON: THE ALBUM.

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FEATURING STEVIE WONDER, SNOOP DOGG, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, AND FREDDIE GIBBS

Grammy®-nominated artist CHIKA releases her visionary debut SAMSON: The Album. A bold yet disarmingly vulnerable exploration of the rapper’s hopes and fears, the record showcases her unmatched intensity and flawless flow. “SAMSON is an album for people who know their worth and value despite the standards that they’re used to,” CHIKA says of her hotly anticipated debut. Listen HERE via Warner Records.

That concept of a person stepping into their power resonates across the album. From the opening track, “Overture,” a collaboration with theater giant Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s clear that CHIKA is determined to right past wrongs and speak her truth at every possible opportunity. To do so, she uses Samson, the biblical warrior, as her avatar — while still keeping a distinctly autobiographical tone. Take the recent single “MAD,” which references her experiences in the music industry.

“Perpetual chip on my shoulder, I’m tired of faking this shit like a poser,” CHIKA raps over soaring brass, synths, and menacing beats. “Attention is lost in a second, these battles are endless — I’m built like a soldier.” She then riffs even harder on fame and the creative process on “DEMIGOD” (“I am what I am and that shit worked perfect man”), before looking deeper inward on the startlingly raw “Requiem For a Dream,” her first new single this year.

“Often I just wanna cry,” CHIKA raps over the beat, which pairs the gothic, technical architecture of drill production to a lilting lullaby-like melody, before she ominously laments: “My family can’t take another goodbye.” While the album never shies away from pain and raw emotion, there’s also room for bold, buoyant experimentation on tracks like the Freddie Gibbs-assisted “TRUTH OR DARE” and the raunchy and wholly unfiltered “TAP.”

CHIKA also revels in comradery with her hip-hop cohorts, tapping Snoop Dogg for “UNC’S INTERLUDE” and Wale for the touching “BROTHER’S BETRAYAL.” Perhaps the most striking collaboration is the joyous album closer “GET HERE,” which boasts R&B legend Stevie Wonder on harmonica. “Who else can say, ‘My debut album has Stevie Wonder on it?,'” the Alabama-raised hitmaker quips of a track that succinctly underlines her esteem and standing in the game.

Though CHIKA hadn’t released a project since 2021, the impact of her previous work still ripples through the music world. Her 2020 debut EP Industry Games not only landed her on XXL’s coveted Freshman cover but earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. In 2021, she followed that record with Once Upon a Time, an EP that showcased her powerful storytelling and raw skills.

SAMSON: THE ALBUM TRACKLIST:

OVERTURE (feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda)
INTRO
REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
TRUTH OR DARE w/ Freddie Gibbs
OUTRO
DEMIGOD
NIGHT 4
AWARDS
MAD
PRODIGY
Intermission
SHOW ME
PLAIN JANE
TAP
HURT
UNC’S INTERLUDE (feat. Snoop Dogg)
BLIND
BROTHER’S BETRAYAL
DELILAH
GET HERE (feat. Stevie Wonder)

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STARTER + MLB

On Tuesday, July 25th, Starter × Major League Baseball brought back an icon, and it felt like the entire city was celebrating. The Return of the Bronx Bubble Jacket, a literal 90’s street style icon, is back with a limited edition drop – just in time for the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and the Subway Series.

The MLB Flagship Store was transformed into the Starter Pop Up for #TheReturnOfTheBronxBubble, with a special performance by Jadakiss and Funk Flex. The stars we’re in the building! The who’s who of hip hop, fashion, culture, music, sports and the NYC “it” crowd packed the house to catch the unveiling, score the presale, check out the nostalgic installations and of course- watch Jada perform!

The Limited Edition Bronx Bubble Jacket is available now at MLB Flagship Store at Rockefeller Center for just one week ONLY. Available in three teams (Yankees, Mets, Brooklyn) and three colors (Gold, Silver, Blue) for each and retailing for $300. This November the jacket will officially drop at the MLB Flagship, Starter.com and specialty retail stores across the country.

A Yankee hat. Timberlands. And the Starter Bronx Bubble jacket. It doesn’t get more New York than that. Steeped in nostalgia, these iconic pieces are the epitome of 90’s and 2000’s fashion. Starter, one of most recognizable and authentic sports apparel companies in the world, is tapping into that nostalgia– the energy was palpable!

Starter and Major League Baseball Join Forces Again to Re-Release Iconic Bronx Bubble Jacket

Celebrating Famed Limited Edition Drop with Star-Studded Bash Featuring Jadakiss and DJ Funk Flex at the MLB NYC Flagship Store

Starter, one the most iconic, innovative, and authentic sports apparel companies in the world, is collaborating with Major League Baseball to re-release a limited edition drop of the legendary Bronx Bubble jacket. Launched in 1971, Starter changed the face of the sports apparel industry forever and is intrinsically linked to MLB through countless licensing deals.

“The Bronx Bubble is widely recognized as an iconic and timeless piece of cultural legacy,” said Carl Banks, President of G-III sports apparel group. “Collaborating with MLB for this limited edition drop is a full circle moment. We are simultaneously bringing back this style staple while paying homage to the culture.”

Fans will have the chance to own the famed jacket, which is re-releasing just in time for the Subway Series, Fall 2023 season and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

Steeped in nostalgia, the beloved Bronx Bubble Jacket quickly transcended the sports world to become the epitome of 90’s streetwear and an iconic touchstone, perfectly capturing the intersection of sports, music and culture. The original old jackets are difficult to find and brand recognition still runs strong. With the resurgence of the 90’s influencing current fashion, style seekers constantly scour resale sites and vintage stores not only for original Starter, but for other heritage and vintage brands as well.

To celebrate this iconic release, Starter and the MLB NYC Flagship Store are throwing an epic bash on Tuesday, July 25th from 2-6 p.m. featuring a performance by Jadakiss at 5 p.m., DJ Funk Flex spinning nostalgic hits throughout, an exclusive preview of the Bronx Bubble, first access to the presale and nostalgic installations. Following the event, Starter will execute a full takeover of the MLB NYC Flagship Store at Rockefeller Center running through July 30th.

Throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, the Bronx Bubble Jacket soared to cultural icon status, embraced by hip-hop artists and trendsetters across the nation. Fans such as Justin Bieber, LL Cool J, Eddie Murphy in Coming to America, Brooke Shields, Puffy, Will Smith, Run DMC, Jay-Z, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Pink, Spike Lee, Cal Ripken Jr., Darryl Strawberry, Don Mattingly and countless others

elevated the jacket’s cultural significance. Its triumphant return means anyone can now own a piece of history.

The Bronx Bubble Jacket makes its presale debut timed to the Subway Series with featured classic NYC teams Yankees, Mets and Brooklyn Dodgers each offered in Gold, Silver and Blue. Retailing for $300 and available for purchase at Starter.com, MLB NYC Flagship Store, and specialty retailers across the country in November with limited numbers available via presale at the launch event and Starter MLB Flagship Store takeover from July 25-30.

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DJ KHALED HOSTS GOLF CLASSIC

DJ Khaled hosted the 2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION X JORDAN BRAND GOLF CLASSIC at the MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB. The stars in attendance to golf, spectate and support included Sean “Diddy” Combs, who donated $150,000 at the event from the Sean Combs Foundation, as well as Serena Williams, Odell Beckham Jr, Quavo, Timbaland, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Bubba Watson, Bubba Wallace, Cedric the Entertainer, Jalen Rose, The Dream, Mina Harigae, Shannon Sharpe, Cris Carter, Terrell Owens, Pat Perez, Marcus Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan, Hassan Whiteside, and more. At the beginning of the event, Khaled and event partner Snipes presented a check for $20,000 in donation to Fore Life, a non-profit that utilizes the game of golf and its character building skills to empower vulnerable youth to help them survive and succeed, as well as a $10,000 check to Circle of Brotherhood, a Miami organization of primarily Black men from all walks of life dedicated to community service, economic development, crime prevention, conflict resolution and mediation, educational services, and youth mentorship. Participating golfers hit the fairway at 9:30am with a shotgun tee-off, playing scramble style, until the tournament concluded with an awards ceremony which featured an exclusive dj set by Swizz Beatz.

2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC WINNERS & SUPERLATIVES:

● 1st Place Team – DJ Khaled, Bubba Watson, Michael Block, and Terius “The-Dream” Youngdell Gesteelde-Diamant

● 2nd Place Team – Jytu Blackman, Bruce Gilmore, Yusaf Babbar and Joseph Deck

● 3rd Place Team – Alex Guerrero, Sterling Sharpe, Jordan Gregg, and Pat Perez

● Closest to the Pin – Nolan O’Connor

● Longest Drive – Jason Taylor

● Best Dressed – Asahd Khaled

Khaled kicked off the celebrations on Wednesday evening with a We the Best Foundation x Jordan Brand celebratory cocktail party and dinner with Golf Classic guests at SWAN in Miami. The evening featured a silent auction in which guests could bid on a plethora of one-of-a-kind collectors items such as a Michael Jordan signed basketball, an Earl Campbell signed jersey, a Cincoro Founder’s Series tequila bottle, a helmet signed by Tom Brady, a 2022 Astros World Series team signed baseball, a Steph Curry signed print and jersey, and an opportunity to play a round of golf with Khaled himself, amongst other items.

Earlier this summer, Khaled graced the June 2023 cover of Golf Digest with the magazine touting “Khaled’s golf wisdom…pours from him like a sermon at every opportunity.” This same energy was in full effect at his first-ever celebrity golf tournament as he channeled his love for the sport towards giving back to the community.

The 2023 WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC was produced in collaboration with partners, sponsors, and vendors Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan’s Cincoro Tequila, Gatorade, Def Jam, PGA Tour, Top Golf, Snipes, Luc Belaire, D’USSE, PXG, Bleacher Report & House of Highlights, Golf Digest, LIV Nightclub, Black Girl Sunscreen, Hilton Head Wraps, Diptyque, Faena, Therabody, Grips on the Go, Coco Reserve, Backaayad Jamaican, Lucid, DOD King, Global Golf Sales, Trill Burgers, Global Sun, Unity Jets, Nomad Customs, Ryder Cup, All Day Cafe, Davidoff, Miami Aesthetics, Young Forever Aesthetics, & the Full Swing.

KIZZ DANIEL + BECKY G

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“Becky and Kizz make the perfect power pivot. This year’s most provocative performance. “–360®

Nigerian Afrobeats Singer songwriter and one of the most streamed artists in Africa, Kizz Daniel, has released “Cough” with Latin superstar Becky G out now via Flyboy Inc / EMPIRE – listen HERE.

The single follows a massive year for Kizz Daniel. For the first half of 2022, he was the #1 streaming artist on the continent of Africa, which culminated in a performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Kizz also had two #1 Global Shazam records in 2022 with his record “Buga” and the original version of “Cough (Odo)” amassing hundreds of millions of streams globally.

Hailing from Ogun state, he graduated with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology in 2013. His 2014 single “Woju” was nominated for “Hottest Single” at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and was followed by “Laye,” another hit song whose video was shot at different locations across the eastern part of Africa.

Kizz released his debut album, New Era in 2016, followed by his sophomore album No Bad Songz in 2018 featuring Davido, Diplo, Nasty C, Diamond Platnumz and more. The album topped the world album chart within 24 hours of its release.

His album, King of Love was released in 2020 with hits contributing to his award nominations and wins. His latest EP, Barnabas, was released in 2021.

Kizz Daniel has been nominated for over 25 awards, has won 3 Headies and nominated for 6 more this year, has 4 Nigerian Entertainment Awards, and had a sold out tour across North America and Europe.

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JAY ROCK + Anderson. Paak + Latto

Grammy Award-winning artist Jay Rock calls on Anderson .Paak and Latto for their new single “Too Fast (Pull Over)” Listen HERE via Top Dawg Entertainment/Interscope Records. Unrelenting and instantly catchy, the track — produced by Mustard — is bursting with creativity and ambitious grandeur. That energy also comes through in the “Too Fast (Pull Over)” video, which perfectly captures the track’s go-for-broke approach. Watch it HERE.

“Send a stepper up the stairway to heaven, I’m a vet,” Rock spits over an infectious beat and alluring synths. “Put up a pole dancer in a Mercedes.” Latto then adds a female perspective to the conversation. “Sitting behind five-percent tint, might pull up to the party,” she spits. “Pay bad bitch rent.” .Paak then rounds out the song with a philosophical verse: “I just wanted something better, anything to fill my belly, now I got a seat at the table, ain’t shit you can tell me.”

In the accompanying music video, Rock, Latto, and .Paak all converge on a pool party packed with beautiful women and good vibes. Rock arrives in a red Mercedes SUV equipped with a stripper pole at the rear where, of course, an expert is showcasing her moves. .Paak brings style for days, while Latto enjoys the show from her private cabana. It’s a summery feast for the senses.

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Zayn – Love Like This

Multiplatinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, producer, and philanthropist ZAYN has released his hugely anticipated new single “Love Like This”– listen HERE. The pop anthem marks ZAYN’s first new music in 2 years and his debut single for Mercury Records.

“’Love Like This’ is a summer tune I’m very proud of and excited for the world to hear. I’m working on my new album currently that is coming soon, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s next,” states ZAYN.

“Love Like This” is accompanied by its music video, directed by Ivanna Borin & Frank Borin and shot in the New York. Watch HERE.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release since ZAYN first teased it on socials which was met with a massive response, racking up over 150 million views on teasers alone.. Last week, ZAYN set the internet on fire again as he joined the Call Her Daddy podcast for his first sit down interview in nearly 6 years. The episode went viral, receiving worldwide media coverage, with outlets like Rolling Stone, Billboard, BBC, NME and more welcoming Zayn’s return.

Stay tuned for more from ZAYN as he ignites what promises to be his biggest, boldest, and brightest chapter yet.

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NLE CHOPPA – STOMP EM OUT

Memphis-bred rap phenom NLE Choppa uncovers a new high-energy dance music video for “STOMP EM OUT” with Duke Deuce. Watch HERE via NLE Entertainment/Warner Records. It serves as the next single from his acclaimed new album Cottonwood 2 (Deluxe)—available now. Listen HERE.

The music video brings these two hometown heroes back to Memphis, TN. In between shots of Beale Street, NLE Choppa raps intensely on stage and from the sidewalk. Flexing his dance skills, the kinetic choreography moves in lock-step with the track’s hard-hitting hook and pulsating groove. Duke Deuce pulls up surrounded by friends as the ultimate dance party ensues.

It lands on the heels of the videos for “Cold Game” [feat. Rick Ross] and “Champions,” which boasted cameos from sports legends Mike Tyson, Angel Reese, Odell Beckham Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Jewell Lloyd, Michael Andrew, and LeBron James, among many more.

Hit single “Ain’t Gonna Answer” ft. Lil Wayne is #3 at Urban Radio and continues to climb. At the same time, Choppa has fueled one of the hottest smashes of the summer. Shining on a standout from the Fast X Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, he linked up with Kodak Black, Jimin of BTS, JVKE, & Muni Long for the banger “Angel Pt 1.” It has already reeled in a staggering 109 million streams in addition to 33 million YouTube views on the music video.

Taking over 2023, Choppa also graced the covers of both TMRW and Pause Mag. Summing up his trajectory, TMRW asserted, “a moment is something he’s undoubtedly achieved,” and Pause Mag observed, “NLE Choppa is an inspirational, hyper-aware 20-year-old that has grown to understand his true purpose and one who’s “so grateful” for all that he has accomplished.”

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Ice Spice – Like..?

After quickly establishing herself as the hottest new voice in Hip Hop, Ice Spice has been consistently delivering one hit track after another since the release of her debut EP “Like..?” in January. Today the newly-minted Apple Music Up Next artist puts a fresh spin on the instant classic with the release of the Deluxe version via 10K Projects/Capitol Records, which bolsters four new tracks including the highly anticipated Deli, along with How High?, Butterfly Ku and bonus track On The Radar in collaboration with executive producer RIOTUSA. Fans have been demanding the release of Deli since Ice teased the fiery track via TikTok earlier this month, and we will also see a music video drop on Friday, July 21 at 3PM ET.

The Deluxe version of “Like..?” comes hot off the heels of back-to-back smash collaborations with rap trailblazer Nicki Minaj, including Barbie World (with Aqua) [From Barbie The Album] and Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj), which marked the biggest female hip-hop debut of 2023. Further aligning herself with music icons, Ice recently showed up on a remix of Taylor Swift’s popular track “Karma” and performed live alongside the icon at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. This success should come as no surprise, as “Like..?” boasts 879M+ combined global EP streams and was packed with viral hits including Munch (Feelin U), which earned universal acclaim and spots on countless “Best Song of the Year” lists from the likes of The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPR and The Washington Post among others. These accomplishments have recently put Ice on the cover of Billboard’s 40 Under 40 Issue, Teen Vogue and Paper Magazine.

Look for Ice this Fall on Doja Cat’s “The Scarlet Tour” – dates here, and prior to that at Rolling Loud Miami on July 21 and Made In America Festival in Philadelphia on September 2.

Like..? (Deluxe) EP tracklist:

How High?
Butterfly Ku
Deli
In Ha Mood
Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj)
Princess Diana
Gangsta Boo (with Lil Tjay)
Actin A Smoochie
Bikini Bottom
Munch (Feelin U)
On The Radar – Bonus

Radar – Bonus

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Steve Angello – What You Need

Steve Angello, co-founder of Swedish House Mafia, and the mysterious music duo Wh0 tap into the primal heartbeat of house music on the new single “What You Need,” released tonight via Angello’s SIZE Records / Wh0 Plays / Astralwerks. A modern-day anthem that ingeniously samples Carrie Lucas’s “I Got to Be Dancin,'” the track brims with infectious rhythms and audacious basslines, providing a contemporary update to a classic disco melody. This seamless blending of old and new demonstrates the transformative power of sampling in the evolution of house music, reinventing classic sounds for the modern dancefloor. Listen to “What You Need” HERE.

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of SIZE Records, “What You Need” is the label’s 250th release and its first offering since entering into a partnership with Astralwerks. The partnership calls for Astralwerks to distribute SIZE Records’ new releases, including Angello’s solo music, and the legendary indie label’s catalog.

“While I’m excited to honor the legacy of SIZE Records by re-launching the catalog, I’m every bit as thrilled by what the future holds,” says Steve Angello. “Teaming with Wh0 to make ‘What You Need’ the inaugural new release on the imprint feels like the perfect way to set the tone for everything we have planned. It’s a new era, new team, new SIZE, new collaborations, new music and lots of it! My gratitude to Astralwerks for taking this journey with us at SIZE!”

“SIZE Records is a powerhouse label and home to some of my all-time favorite records!” said Astralwerks President Toby Andrews. “Being able to work with them as they kick off their 20th anniversary celebrations whilst Astralwerks is celebrating its 30th year feels like the perfect match. In addition to that, the whole team is excited to bring more of Steve’s music to the world and work with him and all his team to elevate the future vision and catalog of the label.”

Wh0 recall, “This record emerged from our manager introducing us to Kurtis Mantronik’s ’77 Strings’ and a video of Fatboy Slim performing it at the classic Big Beach Boutique II concert in Brighton back in 2002. We admired it, but we wanted to adapt the sample in our unique style and not merely loop it. Incorporating some old-school rave stabs and organs, we sent it to Steve a year later… he instantly connected with it and added his own magic into the mix. We’re incredibly proud of the final result!”

Angello will be unleashing more music and shifting perspectives further in 2023. He’ll perform at Tomorrowland and numerous other festivals this summer. His upcoming U.S. dates include an August 20 show at The Brooklyn Mirage. Tickets and tour details are available HERE.

STEVE ANGELLO

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