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Sonny Digital Shifts Focus from Producing to Rapping with Debut Album "Dolores Son"

Grammy-nominated producer Sonny Digital steps into the spotlight with his debut solo album, "Dolores Son," released on Generation Now/Atlantic Records. Departing from his producer role, all 11 tracks showcase Sonny Digital's rap skills, sharing personal stories and insights. He aims to establish himself as both a producer and rapper, emphasizing lyrical content and a more personal approach. With a background of hits for major artists, "Dolores Son" marks a fresh start in Sonny Digital's music career. ➰

LL Cool J Initially Thought Rick Rubin Was Black?

In a recent episode of Will Smith's podcast, "Class of '88," Def Jam Recordings co-founder Rick Rubin shared a surprising encounter from his early days in the music industry. Rubin recalled meeting LL Cool J, the first artist to sign with Def Jam, in his NYU dorm room. LL Cool J, at 16, was taken aback when he met Rubin, exclaiming, "Rick?... I thought you were Black." This revelation highlights the diversity and unexpected encounters in the music world during that era. Smith's podcast delves into the rich history of hip-hop and features conversations with other notable figures from the late '80s hip-hop scene. ➰

Will Apple's New M3 Chips Boost Speeds for Music Producers?

Apple has unveiled its latest M3 family of processor chips, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. Announced during Apple's "Scary Fast" event, these chips leverage 3-nanometer technology and bring substantial performance enhancements. The MacBook Pro models equipped with these chips cater to a range of users, including music producers. With increased speed, enhanced rendering capabilities, and support for up to 128GB of memory, the M3 chips empower music producers to work more efficiently with resource-intensive digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro. ➰

Metro Boomin's Top Focus: His Joint Album with Future

Producer Metro Boomin, known for collaborating with rap heavyweights, has his sights set on a joint album with Future as his top priority. Despite rumors of partnerships with artists like The Weeknd and Nicki Minaj, Metro is determined to finish his work with Future before taking on new projects. Fans can anticipate a "classic Future and Metro" sound with a modern twist. While no release date is confirmed, the duo's album is highly anticipated, and a teaser track in June generated excitement. ➰

Little Brother to Host Nationwide Screenings of "May The Lord Watch" Documentary

Little Brother, the acclaimed hip-hop duo consisting of Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, is set to host free nationwide screenings of their documentary, "May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story." The documentary delves into the group's formation, rise to fame, breakup, and their reunion for the 2019 album "May The Lord Watch." It offers an intimate look at the friendship between Phonte and Pooh and includes never-before-seen archival footage, interviews with group members, peers, and family, all presented in the style of a 'UBN Made-for-TV Documentary.' Directed by filmmaker Holland 'vacay' Gallagher and featuring appearances from Drama, Questlove, and more, this documentary provides an in-depth exploration of Little Brother's journey. ➰

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