Police in Memphis have released the name of the man who they believe is responsible for the shooting death of rapper Young Dolph.
According to Fox 13 in Memphis, 23-year-old Justin Johnson is wanted for murder after being accused of shooting and killing Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr.
Dolph, 36, was gunned down on November 17th, 2021 at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee during a routine visit. Two masked gunmen were captured on surveillance cameras before they fled the scene in a white Mercedes Benz.
The U.S. Marshals, who are working on the case with the Memphis Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, said that Johnson is wanted for first-degree murder for Young Dolph’s death.
According to the U.S. Marshals, because Johnson is on the run, law enforcement agencies are offering a $15,000 reward for any information that leads to his arrest.
Johnson is about 5-foot-8, 190 pounds and has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm, officials said.
According to police, Johnson has ties to organized criminal gangs and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with any information about Johnson’s current whereabouts are encouraged to call the U.S. Marshals at 901-275-4562, 901-601-1575 or 731-571-0280.
The word on the curb is that NeNe Leakes got a new man!
As we previously reported, NeNe celebrated her birthday Tuesday night (Dec. 14) at the Linnethia Lounge with family and friends, including Porsha Williams and Keke Wyatt … and apparently, her new boyfriend was there too.
According to TMZ, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star is dating a businessman named Nyonisela Sioh. Sources say he’s from Liberia, Africa and owns a couture suit company in Charlotte, NC.
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It isn’t clear how long he and NeNe have been dating but rumors of their relationship were sparked last week when she was spotted out in Miami with him and Peter Thomas (who reportedly hooked them up).
NeNe’s new relationship comes just three months after her late husband of over 20 years Gregg Leakes passed away from colon cancer.
NeNe Leakes just turned 54 and she celebrated her birthday Tuesday night (Dec. 14) with family and close friends down at the Linnethia Lounge in Duluth, Georgia right outside Atlanta.
NeNe partied the night away with R&B diva Keke Wyatt, her former RHOA co-star Porsha Williams, Shamea Morton, social media star Kendall Kyndall and more.
Apparently, the whole thing was a surprise party thrown by NeNe’s 22-year-old son Brentt Leakes. This marks NeNe’s first birthday without her late husband Gregg Leakes, who passed away back in September after battling cancer.
“This year I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday in a big way! I just wanted to chill wit a few love ones but my fam would NOT let it be that way!” she shared in a post on Instagram.
“My son decided to throw me a surprise birthday party! This is the first party he has ever thrown me! He did so GOOD! Love you @kingbrentt. Not to mention, this is the 3rd gathering I’ve had this week? I love all of y’all for loving me and making sure am good during this time??”
Young Dolph has died at 36 after being shot and killed.
Details are scarce, but online reports suggest the rapper was the victim of a shooting in his hometown Memphis Wednesday
On the scene of a shooting on Airways. I’m hearing Memphis rapper Young Dolph may be a victim in the shooting. Shooting happened at Makeda’s Cookies. pic.twitter.com/Dw1nTcKV3C
According to local Memphis news station WREG, police on the scene of a shooting at a cookie shop located on 2370 Airways near Ketchum said that one male victim was located and pronounced dead at the scene.
TMZ has confirmed that the victim of the shooting was indeed Young Dolph (real name: Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr.), and he was gunned down outside a local cookie shop.
A source said Dolph walked into the store, and a vehicle pulled up, opening fire through a front window and fatally striking the rapper.
A 55-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Harlem, New York City early Sunday morning (Oct. 31), and according to a number of online sources, that man was Alberto “Alpo” Martinez.
A report from New York Daily News states that the victim, believed to be Martinez, “was struck multiple times in the chest in a hail of bullets fired from a passing vehicle on W. 147th St. near Frederick Douglass Blvd. just after 3:20 a.m.”
EMS rushed the man to Harlem Hospital, where he died. While the man’s name has not been released, many sources are saying that it was definitely Alpo Martinez.
Martinez was a big drug kingpin in Harlem back in the 1980’s and he became famous after rapper Cam’ron portrayed him in the 2002 cult classic movie “Paid in Full.”
Martinez had a long history of violence and is believed to have murdered dozens of people. Most notably, he was accused of killing his former friend Rich Porter for allegedly overcharging him for cocaine.
Martinez was released from prison in 2015 while serving a 35-year sentence for drug charges, 14 counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. His early release was due to him being an informant and testifying against his former associates.
News of Martinez’s death comes after he was previously spotted receiving a warm welcome in Harlem a little over a year ago in 2020.
After releasing a number of back-to-back collabs, the Atlanta rapper is riding solo this time around on his new single “Dats Him,” which dropped today along with the official music video.
Directed by iNIGHTLYFE, the “Dats Him” video sees the Authentic Empire artist living his best life, all while flossing in a $500,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, in the city that raised him with his Still Paid crew and beautiful women in tow.
“Dats Him” is the latest offering from Mu, who has put out a string of hits over the past year.
After unleashing the official remix to his standout single “Hittin” (feat. Moneybagg Yo and his AE labelmate Foogiano) last summer, Money Mu has been dropping fire ever since alongside some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Lil Durk (“Eat” Remix) and Pooh Shiesty (“Problem”).
“Dats Him” comes on the heels of the release of a collaboration with fellow ATL rapper Derez Deshon called “Residue.” The new single also arrives just in time for the release of Mu’s third album Still Paid, which will be available on all streaming platforms very soon.
Speaking on the project recently with All Hip-Hop, Mu said fans should expect features with Money Man, K Camp and others.
“A lot of energy, different vibes,” he said, describing the album. “Everything doesn’t sound like ‘Hittin’,’ but I got a lot of those kinds of tracks and some more vibes for you too.”
He went on: “I got serious, pain vibes. I got some vibes for the females, for the ladies to turn up to. I rap about all types of things. I could rap about relationships, how I’m feeling about having a relationship or I might be rapping about turning up, smoking some weed. It’s all different types of vibes that most anybody can relate to and feel.”
Unless you live under a rock, just about everybody and their mama has heard about the Internet’s latest trend … the Milk Crate Challenge.
Social media has been in a frenzy with users posting videos of themselves and others doing the ridiculous challenge, mostly ending in participants falling off the crates and painfully crashing to the ground.
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While it seems to be all fun and games, the challenge is actually very dangerous and can result in serious injuries.
A Dallas woman is reportedly in critical condition after doing the challenge and it is being said that she may not survive.
Footage of the woman doing the challenge shows her falling from the top of the crates and landing head first on the concrete outside of a gas station.
After the fall, the woman lies on the ground lifeless as paramedics attempt to treat her. A bystander can be heard in the video screaming and saying the woman was bleeding badly from her head.
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEpejgdx7C0
It is also being said the woman did the challenge for a measly five bucks.
Celebrities including rappers Blueface and DDG have also participated in the Milk Crate Challenge and posted videos of them successfully completing it.
Rapper Lil Boosie even held a Milk Crate Challenge competition at his mansion in Atlanta offering anyone who could make it up and down the crates $4,000.
It’s goin’ down literally at Boosie’s house ? YK Osiris & others haven't been successful at the Crate Challenge! pic.twitter.com/JhL6FffGPl
While many Americans spent the past week getting their kids ready to go back to school, sharing their first-day outfits on social media and how excited the kids were to finally be able to attend in-person classes, a family in Illinois had the devastating duties of burying their five children following a tragic fire that occurred earlier this month.
The fire happened on August 6th at an apartment building located in the 500 block of 29th Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. The mother of the five children, Sabrina Dunigan, left the children home to go pick up her boyfriend from work. When she returned to the apartment she found the building in flames.
According to authorities, Dunigan tried several times to enter the apartment to save the children, but was unsuccessful and suffered burns on her arms and feet. The children’s grandfather and his girlfriend were also at the apartment at the time of the fire and had to jump from the apartment’s second floor.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and were able to rescue three of the children from the apartment, however they unfortunately later died from smoke inhalation. The other two children they were not able to rescue burned alive inside the apartment.
“They are blameless in this. They’re just kids. It’s tough,” Assistant Fire Chief George McClellan said in a statement regarding the tragic incident.
The five siblings were 9-year-old Deontay Davis Jr., 8-year-old twins Heaven and Nevaeh, 4-year-old Jabari Johnson, 2-year-old Loyal Dunigan.
On Saturday (Aug. 21), funeral services for the children were held at Greater St. Mark Church of God in Christ. Family and friends gathered at the church to pay their final respects.
Custom caskets were made for each child and each one reflected their personality and things they were interested in.
“These children were wonderful children. If you look at the caskets, each casket reflects their personal desires, the games they played with, the toys they liked, (and) the colors they were interested in,” Serenity Memorial Chapel Funeral Director Walter Taylor told news reporters. “If you look at the casket, it’s really a glimpse of their young lives.”
While it’s unclear what started the fire, the matter is currently under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Illinois State Police Department.
Sha’Carri Richardson is once again the talk of the Internet, but not in a good way.
Back in July, the track star made headlines after she was disqualified from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for failing a drug test. Richardson was banned due to marijuana being detected in her system. Many found the banning unfair and unjust due to the drug not being a performance-enhancing substance.
Despite the devastating news, Sha’Carri took responsibility for her actions and also revealed that during the time she used the drug to cope with the death of her mother.
Along with the general public, celebrities including Diddy, Gabrielle Union, Halle Berry, Seth Rogen, Cardi B, and many more spoke out in support of Sha’Carri and even voiced that the Olympic’s rules against marijuana were outdated and needed to be changed to represent the current state of America.
Rapper Kanye showed his support of Sha’Carri by enlisting her for a Beats by Dre ad promoting his upcoming album Donda. Nike also released a statement showing their support to Sha’carri and stating they would keep their sponsorship with her.
Though she was not allowed to participate in the 2021 Olympics, there is no doubt Sha’Carri has felt all of the love and support and for sure has been given her flowers. On July 30th she tweeted asking her fans if they missed her yet.
The tweet received mixed results from followers, with some taking Sha’Carri’s tweet as being arrogant and not humble. Some also took it as she was throwing shade at some of the other participants in the Olympics.
Sha’Carri fired back at all those who had something to say and advised them to unfollow her page if they had a problem with her tweets.
If you don’t like what I tweet you can definitely unfollow me. If you choose to think of all my tweets as petty and shady then you should unfollow me showing your own character but don’t use my tweets to do it ???have a day. https://t.co/3BBgy9mkjA
Despite the backlash, it was later announced that Sha’Carri would be given her chance to return to the track on August 21st at the Nike Prefontaine Classic at the University of Oregon. This would be her first race since being disqualified from the Olympics.
Days before the race, Sha’Carri posted a video on Instagram with Nicki Minaj playing in the background and making it clear that she wasn’t coming to play no games.
She captioned the video: “August 21 and I’m not playing nice.”
However, Sha’Carri’s return to the field didn’t go nearly as she or fans expected.
On Saturday (Aug. 21) the track star came in last place in the 100-meter dash race against 8 other competitors, including three of the Jamaican sprinters who won gold, silver and bronze during the Olympics. Footage showed Sha’Carri trailing behind the other sprinters throughout the entire race.
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah ended up taking first place in the competition.
Following the race, Sha’Carri spoke to NBC and stated that she wasn’t upset about falling short in the race and that she is far from done.
Sha'carri Richardson after the race: “This is one race. I’m not done. Count me out if you want to … Talk all the shit you want to! You know what I can do!" pic.twitter.com/xlmJzpDd2D
“Having a month off. Dealing with all I was dealing with. I’m not upset at myself at all,” she said during the post-race interview.
“This is one race. I’m not done. You know what I’m capable of. Count me out if you want to. Talk all the sh*t that you want cause I’m here to stay.
“I’m the sixth fastest woman in this game ever. And can’t nobody ever take that away from me. Congratulations to the winners, but they not done seeing me yet.”
Of course, Twitter has been roasting Sha’Carri to shreds about getting smoked in the race and for being overly confident and not getting the job done.
Looks like the beef between Kanye West and Drake is far from over.
Despite reports that the two rappers had patched things up and squashed their long-running beef, a new track from rapper Trippie Redd featuring Drake is stating otherwise.
Last month, a Twitter user tweeted that Drake should release his new upcoming album Certified Lover Boy on the same day Kanye drops his highly anticipated album Donda that he continues to push back.
Social Media maven/YMCMB affiliate Karen Civil responded back to the tweet and revealed that would not happen because Kanye and Drake are friends again.
While this may have be the case at the time, something has definitely changed because Drake is throwing shade for days at Kanye.
On Trippie Redd’s new song “Betrayal” Drake raps:
“All these fools I’m beefin’ that I barely know. Forty-five, forty-four (Burned out), let it go. Ye ain’t changin’ shit for me, it’s set in stone.”
Along with the rest of the Internet, Kanye caught wind of the shots fired and responded with an Instagram post of a picture of a group chat in which he addresses Drake’s diss and sends warning shots.
The group chat showed to include 8 people, one of those people being Pusha T and it is being rumored Drake was also a part of the group chat. The message also included a photo of Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker.
“I live for this. I’ve been f**ked with by nerd a** jock n**gas like you my whole life. You will never recover. I promise,” Kanye wrote in the group chat.
Rapper Consequence, who was previously signed to G.O.O.D. Music and has collaborated with Kanye on several projects, also responded to Drake’s diss and called it flat out disrespectful.
The timing of Drake’s diss is very interesting considering the fact that both rappers have projects dropping soon, but maybe Drake’s diss will be enough motivation to get Kanye to stop playing and release Donda for Christ’s sake.
Professional boxer Gervonta Davis ran into a pretty serious scare on Saturday.
Gervonta revealed in an Instagram Live video that his private jet crashed this afternoon during takeoff.
The boxer had just boarded the plane with his team when something went wrong and the jet failed to properly take off and crashed down to the airport grounds.
Luckily Gervonta and company didn’t suffer any major injuries from the crash, but he was still kind of shook up from the incident.
“The plane crashed. The plane didn’t even take off. It took off, but it didn’t take off,” Gervonta said in the Instagram Live video. “I’m good, it’s just my a** is hot. I’m sitting on concrete. My a** is on fire. It feels like it’s boiling. I’m definitely thankful. God is good.”
Gervonta Davis has just gone live on Instagram after the private jet he was on crashed during take-off…
Following the scary incident, Gervonta made it very clear that he is done with flying. Instead, he said he will drive or take a train going forward.
“For everybody want to fly private I think it’s over with for that. I’m driving or catching a train,” Gervonta said in the Instagram Live video.
Celebrities are no strangers to plane crashes. Former NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant and several others tragically passed during a helicopter crash in 2020. Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker recently made headlines after boarding a plane with his girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian for the first time since surviving a plane crash in 2008 that killed four people and left him severely injured with third degrees burns to his body.
Thank Goodness Gervonta and his folks made it out safely.
Known internet troll and hacker Oliver Warders threatened the CEO of Hush Media Networks multiple times about extorting money from the company. A representative of Hush Media Networks shared with us private information regarding the dispute.
Oliver Warders has had a history of scamming companies out of money by posting false rip-off reports online. The representative from Hush Media Networks informed us that Oliver Warders requested $25,000 in cash to remove the rip-off reports he posted on the company and their well-known brands. The company has lost $100,000 from investors due to the situation. The company plans to take action against Oliver this month.
You could say that blackmail is a specific subset of extortion. With extortion, a person makes a threat, often physical or destructive, to obtain something or to force someone to do something… With blackmail, a person threatens to reveal embarrassing or damaging information if a demand is not met.
Hush Media Networks says they’re not bothered by the blackmail crimes of Oliver Warders. Oliver has e-mailed the company numerous times threatening to post fake reviews if he does not receive a specific amount.
What do you think should be done? If you lost $100,000 due to such foolishness, what would you do? We will keep supporters of the company updated here.
Quincy has released the official music video for his latest single “ESC.”
The video shows Q virtually interacting with one of his biggest fans using his own Quincy-branded VR goggles.
The visual starts out with a woman at home unpacking boxes when she notices her Quincy VR goggles. After putting them on, she’s immediately immersed into a full-on virtual experience featuring none other than Quincy Brown.
After scaring the crap out of her (LOL!), Virtual Q takes the girl on a fun-filled tour of his home, playing VR chess, Xbox and table tennis with her before inviting her to smoke a virtual blunt with him in the studio. A literal “escape from reality” if you will.
We don’t want to spoil the ending, so you’ll just have to watch the video to see how everything turns out in the end.
It is widely known that Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in but that doesn’t seem to matter to Amada Records recording artist LiLi, who is rumored to spend six figures on her day-to-day shopping sprees.
As CEO of the Tokyo Dreamgirl entertainment company, she’s raking in the big bucks and shopping like a rock star. She lives in the most popular and expensive building in the country, has three supercars, and a wardrobe room bigger than most people’s houses.
She tries to keep her financial status private, but it’s pretty obvious when you see her driving around in Bentleys and Ferraris every day, and shopping at all the most expensive stores in the city.
LiLi pictured with JP¥1.1 Million (or $100K USD)
One good thing is that she hasn’t let her money and success go to her head, and apparently she’s always nice to everyone. So there are actually some rich people who are not snobs after all. Bravo LiLi!
The COO of Amada Records and entertainment entrepreneur Tiffany Gaines has been featured in Forbes. As per the news, Tiffany has been enlisted in the Forbes Next 1000 list.
This list features pre-revenue and self-funded startups in the industry and Tiffany Gaines of Amada Records has been endorsed in the list for her compelling efforts. Company revenue or funding under $10 million is the maximum barrier that is necessary for startups to be listed.
Leaving her imprint on the industry for several years now, Gaines has been managing SS Global Entertainment and Amada Records for quite some time. The country-based online distribution platform has been successfully making its way to new heights under the leadership of Gaines.
Speaking to sources, Gaines shared some of the insights on her days of management and how she is overwhelmed with joy after being featured.
“I always wanted to get into the spotlight and I knew that I was made for it. What I didn’t know is how I would be shaping the lives of those that are connected with me,” she stated. “I made sure to work hard towards my goals. This was not only limited to getting fame but to excel in what I do and I did my best every time.
“I started with Blasia’s Entertainment and managed to get over 2,000 clients. That was one of the best moments of my life because I was working with models, DJs, and people of all sorts,” she added. “Not only that, but I also managed financial investments from Yahoo! News and Forbes as well as working with producers from over 50 record labels.”
Apart from that, Gaines shared her insight on how educating industry entrepreneurs is necessary so that they can make profiting decisions.
“I’ve seen many entrepreneurs that are making their way in the industry. However, most of them feel lost, unable to make decisions that can benefit them in true form. This is something that I want to change by educating them. There’s a lot of opportunities and I want them to take benefit from them by knowing what they’re getting into. Being informed about what you’re getting into will save time and effort and ultimately lead to success,” she said.
Gaines and her organization were also able to gain steady proceedings during the pandemic. She was able to create new revenue streams with her competent skills. Her understanding of the business models has helped her push her organization to compete with big giants in the market.
SS Global Entertainment has been aiding entrepreneurs and professionals to get a visionary approach for their careers. Gaines has been associated with the firm for quite some time now and has been managing everything competitively. Amada Records has also been working as per the vision of Gaines and has proven to be one of the crown jewels of her success.
In the latest news, Sweet Sunshine Blues have outsold Nicki Minaj on the latest 50/50 compilation with the DJ Grid. As per the sources, the DJ Grid’s latest compilation has hit the Billboard Chart List in the top 25 and has made ripples in the music industry.
The DJ Grid has been producing epic sensations that have been ranked on the top of the Billboard charts for years. With their compilations, they’re giving new space for artists to get acknowledged for their latest releases.
Amongst their latest compilation, Sweet Sunshine Blues have outsold Nicki Minaj on the records. The compilation has proven to be advantageous for the artists that have managed to take new heights on the charts.
Sources wanted to get an in-depth insight on how the DJ Grid has managed to bring new sensations and called them for an interview. When asked about their approach and their work with Sweet Sunshine Blues, they said: “It’s a privilege to work with numerous artists in the industry. Working with them, we’ve managed to create associations that have helped us create superb compilations that fans have loved and endorsed over the years.”
“In addition, we manage to work with artists that are starring in the domain. Sweet Sunshine is one of those sensations that has managed to create waves in the industry with a unique blend of amazing music. It was nothing less than an amazing time working and compiling the songs, merging them with the rest of the collection. I would say that the Blues selling more than Nicki Minaj is something that should be celebrated because it’s the start of a new generation of music,” they added.
The DJ Grid has been bringing stunning music compilations and has gained a great response from the audience as well as a dedicated following from the fans. Over the years, the DJ Grid has worked with numerous artists in the industry and has produced some of the finest collections that are worth praising.
“We make sure to work with artists that are willing to collaborate with complete coordination. We put in complete effort to ensure that success comes through and the artists that we have worked with are getting what they’re working for. This is how the industry works. We wanted to ensure that everyone we’ve been working with gets an equal piece and Sweet Sunshine has just been one of the most collaborating ones that we’ve worked with,” they added.
Overall, the DJ Grid has managed to grasp the industry with amazing talent. The music compilations released over the years, especially Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica, have ended up on the top of the Billboard charts and have assured the dominance of the DJ Grid in the industry.
Working with numerous artists, they have created an association and a pool that is under one roof, which gives them the edge of creating the latest compilations without any hassle. Elevating artists is just one of their amazing goals and Sweet Sunshine Blues’ success is the proof of it.
RedrumSociety’s concert in Delray Beach sold out in 48 hours. According to reports, Redrum Society recently hosted a live show in Delray Beach, FL. The club promoters reported that the show’s tickets were sold out within 48 hours of the announcement, which is a huge success for the band.
The South Florida band has been making great waves in the music industry after its comeback in 2018. The band’s lead singer Zach Cohen rejuvenated the band after his demise, leading to the glory that it has never seen before.
Most recently, the band also released its new hit “Seeing Things” which has become a sensation amongst its fans. Sources wanted to know more about how the band is approaching its goals and had an up-close and personal interview with Zach.
Talking about the latest release, Zach shared some insights on how the song was created and what it expressed.
“It’s about infidelity and how it causes relationships to break. As always, I’m reflecting on my personal life with the song and how my girlfriend used to have suspicions. However, the reason why the song has been so prominent among our fans is that it’s a common thing that everyone is facing,” he stated.
“People do have suspicions; however, letting them overcome the feelings of yourself and your partner destroys the true essence of the relationship. That is what I tried to present in my song and it’s the reason why many people resonated with it because they’ve faced the situation of being accused of something they didn’t do and that led to destroying their relationships.”
Previously, the band had released “Street Fights,” which topped iTunes charts. “Later All Night” was also previously released and was equally popular among the fans.
In the latest venture on the Delray Beach, fans were able to rejoice in the return of the band with its spectacular performance. Moreover, the show was anticipated to be scheduled as soon as lockdown and COVID protective measures were eased. It was during the pandemic when fans urged the band to host a live concert and were quite eager to attend. Fans even requested Zach and the band to host the show while having safety precautions.
However, considering the pandemic’s situation, the show was postponed but later held and fans weren’t disappointed at all. Giving their all, RedrumSociety presented some of their hits as well as their latest releases, with Zach Cohen as the lead and his crew standing side by side with him.
Zach Cohen
The band has been enjoying new heights of fame in the blues category. The music style and amazing blend of the different genres led by Zach’s amazing composition skills have led the band to take deep roots in the hearts of the fans. Moreover, the band is all set to give several releases this year and fans are waiting anxiously to have more from RedrumSociety after its great success at the Delray Beach show.
Just Imagine — that on earth all human beings were united as one, living together in harmony. We all know how beautiful that would be. What a wonderful world it could be…
Vincent Lyn
We were able to speak to Vincent Lyn about “Just Imagine People United,” his recent release with Melissa B, and this is what he said:
“Four years ago my colleague Melissa Bailey (Melissa B), an incredibly talented singer/songwriter/performer and fellow Grammy artist approached me and said, ‘Why don’t we write a song about global peace?’ 2017 was a devastating year with natural disasters such as catastrophic floods, wildfires and earthquakes affecting millions across the globe. So, it certainly seemed like then was the right time. And so I sat down at the piano and jotted down some chord changes and a bare melody, and over the course of a few weeks had something that I liked. I passed it along to Melissa and she started writing some lyrics. Months passed and we threw ideas back and forth and made some brief changes and then Melissa called up a friend Armand Hutton who collaborated with her on adding some changes to the lyrics. But the song sat collecting dust, weeks went by, then months and years passed.
Melissa B.
“Fast forward 2021 and those natural disasters have increased ten-fold. COVID-19 continues to ravage the world. We are seeing not only a 100+ year pandemic but also the effects of climate change that we can no longer as a global society just brush under the rug. Even more depressingly, the study from the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) shows that the world has gotten progressively less peaceful since 2017. Out of 162 countries, 151 of the world’s nations are currently involved in some form of conflict. It is sad to say, but there are currently ongoing wars in 40 countries, most of them in the Middle East, North West Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and a major ongoing drug war in Mexico.
“If there ever was a time to release a song about global peace and uniting people now was the appropriate time. Look around, the world is on the precipice of catastrophic proportions unlike anything we’ve seen in over 100 years. COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our world. Many parts of the world are still locked down and many of us took true value in the solitude and made good use of the time. For example, I wrote a book on my humanitarian experiences that has just been published with Barnes & Noble — CHILDHOOD LOST.
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“Just Imagine People United then rose from the ashes. It woke us all up to the calamities ravaging our world, the timing was right, the stars were aligned, and we all felt that the release of Just Imagine People United needed to happen. It took on a globe-trotting production and connection of artists, musicians, producers all over the world. A collaboration was made with colleague Nuno Olim Marote who has an NGO in Portugal called Give Peace A Voice and together with my international foundation We Can Save Children an amazing initiative was formed.
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“Melissa recorded her lead vocal in NYC. Nuno Olim Marote founder of Give Peace a Voice invited me to travel to Portugal to record the piano part and met with cello composer Manuel Faria and prodigious cellist Irene Lima and together we recorded our parts. But the song needed a choir and it had to be the orphaned youth I worked with in Uganda. My first meeting with Buyinza Morgan was in 2016, when I went to Uganda on a humanitarian mission to aid him and the 300 orphaned youth that were at his high-school. Buyinza, now 20-years-old, has been leading a group of singers called the Precious Choir. I called Buyinza and told him about the song and he was very thrilled to be a part of the project, and so the Precious Choir recorded their parts in Uganda.
Buyinza Morgan (Far Left) with the Precious ChoirA gomesi or busuuti is a colorful floor-length dress. It is the most commonly used costume for women in Buganda and Busoga. Traditional male attire is the kanzu.
“All the members traveled a few hours by bus or boda boda (motorbike service), from their village in Wakiso District to the capital city of Kampala. There they would all be huddled together in a cramped and spartan recording studio, certainly by western standards. There were days they had no electricity and would just sit around for hours waiting and praying it would come back on. But it was all worth it. It was the icing on the cake, and we all felt magic had been made. To think we all recorded this in the far reaches of the world during a global pandemic. It’s truly astonishing. Melissa Bailey (Melissa B) and I created a small seed 4 years ago and together with co-lyricist Armand Hutton, now the world can hear our magic.”
All the front sales are to be donated equally between We Can Save Children and Give Peace a Voice.
This song pays homage to the Portuguese Secretary General of the United Nations U.N. António Guterres in partnership with the Portuguese NGO Give Peace A Voice and my Foundation We Can Save Children. The project Just Imagine People United has the institutional support of the Portuguese Government, namely, Pedro Siza Vieira, Minister of State, Economy and Digital Transition and Tiago Brandão Rodrigues, Minister of Education.
Irene Lima
“The visual arts, like music, can be vehicles for peace, so it was a special experience for me to create the drawing for the cover of Just Imagine People United, following the invitation by Nuno Olim Marote. Just as it was a privilege to feel the harmony in the encounter with Vincent Lyn, through martial arts and meditation: to find an admirable man, available to the universe and to others. His serenity and his generosity are reflected in his music on behalf of peace.” — Joana Vasconcelos (contemporary visual artist renowned for her monumental sculptures)
As of this writing the song both Remix and Original versions for the second week at #3 and #4 respectively on the Worldwide iTunes Music Charts! Submitted to the Global Music Awards — World Music Category.
Just Imagine People United
Vincent Lyn — Song Composer
Melissa Bailey & Armand Hutton — Lyrics
Melissa Bailey — Lead Vocal
Vincent Lyn — Piano
Irene Lima — Cello
The Precious Choir Uganda — Backing Vocals
The Precious Choir Uganda (committed to Edu-tainment)
Choir Director — Buyinza Morgan
Choir Members — Buyinza Morgan, Tusuubira Elam, Nassanga Diadre, Ssozi Samuel, Kisaakye Rachael, Seyiga Herman, Birungi Dorcus, Wandera Dennis, Kikato Solomon, Kasiriivu Isaac, Kayitana Daisy, Nangendo Resty, Nuwagaba Gilbert, Tumukunde Wilson, Nabweteme Evelyn
Smart Chord Records, Uganda — Recording Studio for Choir Vocals
Sound Engineer — Lubega Jacob
Cello Composer — Manuel Faria
Atlantico Blue Studios, Portugal — Recording Studio for Piano & Cello
Sound Engineer — Marco Silva
Krematorium Studio NY, USA — Recording Studio for Lead Vocals
Sound Engineer, Mixing & Mastering — Michael Ashby
Executive Producer — Nuno Olim Marote
Producer — Vincent Lyn
Producer — Armand Hutton
Producer Remix — Damion Daniels
Creative Consultant — Charlotte Ghigliazza
CD cover artwork— Joana Vasconcelos
Music Distribution — Amada Records
Vincent Lyn: CEO/Founder at We Can Save Children; Director of Creative Development at African Views Organization; Economic & Social Council at United Nations; Middle East Correspondent at Wall Street News Agency; Rescue & Recovery Specialist at International Confederation of Police & Security Experts
In the latest news, the 50/50 compilation that has been introduced by DJ Grid has made it in the top 25 hits of the Billboard music charts. According to the news, DJ Grid has created a 10-track compilation album that features some of today’s greatest hits from artists like Sean Kingston, Quavo, Beads, Twista, KC Da Beatmonster and many more.
DJ Grid has brought forth the creation of a unique blend of music that has stunned many artists and celebrities in the industry. Their association with several artists, music executives, and top-notch music creators has created a stunning network of impressions in the music industry. They’re able to work with numerous collaborators all under one roof. Not only this, DJ Grid has been using cutting-edge technology to stimulate productivity from this executive pool. From music composition to promotion, they take advantage of that pool to gather the best for their projects.
Apart from that, DJ Grid has been one of the most renowned artists that the music industry has seen. Fans from around the globe are connected with their support for their projects. Not only are they known for their popular compilation series, but they’re also known for shattering records.
From Ed Sheeran to Damian Marley and Sean Kingston, DJ Grid has set new records for numerous artists in the industry. While mentioning their success, they’re able to introduce three Billboard leading songs most recently, including Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica and its Deluxe version.
Sources wanted to get more information about how DJ Grid is managing the superb compilation and so invited them for an interview. When asked regarding the proceedings and how they’re responding to becoming a part of the top 25 series, DJ Grid stated: “It’s not less than an honor to be the part of the leading music charts as well as working with some of the great names in the music industry.
“To be honest, we believe in hard work as well as coordination. When you put these together, you’re able to get everything done without any hassle. Let’s not forget that everyone in the industry is trying to get on the top, which makes it even more compelling for us to keep exceeding my limits, always giving more than just best.”
When asked how hard they worked for their current compilation, they added: “It’s not every day you get a chance to compete in such a competition and to show the world your perks. I gave my best and even exceeded that in compiling the best. The rest is of course the love of the fans that I’ve received over the years and have been one of my greatest strengths in pursuing my career with an ever-growing passion.”
DJ Grid has already gained success with the compilations hitting the Billboards and is further working on new releases as well. What’s left to see is how well will they come up with their next innovation.
RedrumSociety has released a new single called “Seeing Things” that is making moves on the Billboard charts. Their creator and lead singer Zach Cohen has led the South Florida band, bringing great success.
It was in 2015 that Zach’s personal demise led to the fall of the band. However, after recuperating, Zach relaunched the band with several songs and hits, including “Street Fights,” which became a sensation amongst the fans.
“Street Fights” was a great hit and it created the foundation needed for the band to recreate their footings in the music industry. It soon reached the top spot on iTunes in the Blues section. Later, the band released “All Night,” which made it to the Billboard charts again, furthering the band’s success in the industry.
Their latest release, “Seeing Things,” is also becoming quite popular amongst fans. As stated by the band, the song is all about revealing insecurities and seeing the truth as it is. Sources wanted to get more insights about it and had an up-close and personal interview with the band’s lead singer Zach.
According to Zach, the song talks about his life and his relationship with his girlfriend. “It’s about gaslighting and suspicions shown by my girlfriend on me cheating on her. Infidelity is something that comes into a relationship when partners stop trusting each other,” he stated.
“The song is about infidelity and how it gives a chance for suspicions to arise in a relationship. I have used the song to highlight it while gaslighting the accuser in my song. The lyrics themselves are composed in an open-ended question-like format, leaving them ambiguous, which makes it interesting,” he added.
Overall, the song has become a stunning approach to today’s relationships, which is why millions have loved it. The song has a smooth southern rock music touch to it with a dark chorus, led by the specialty of Zach himself.
It’s not the first time RedrumSociety has made it to the news with its fantastic releases. Every latest innovation released by the band comprises songs that have addressed the personal issues faced by Zach. The reason for its popularity is how Zach addresses issues from his life that many people are unable to speak about.
He narrates his life dealings in his songs, which makes it easier for the listeners to resonate with the music, potentially attaching them. Listening to the band’s music brings the audience face to face with their unheard feelings, linking them to what they’ve experienced.
Several artists have made their way into the music industry with this amazing technique. RedrumSociety, under the leadership of Zach Cohen, is making new heights with this same proceeding, attaching with the audience as if their feelings are being narrated.
The band has been successfully leading the Billboard charts with their releases and the latest sensation has kicked off splendidly as well. What’s left to see is how well the band comes with another sensation before enjoying the peak of their success.
