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Ukrainian artist, Alexey Kondakov, is auctioning a collection of five digital artwork NFTs via Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers, London between 2nd and 12th May. 100% of the auction proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization that is providing fresh, nourishing meals to people in Ukraine and those displaced in neighbouring countries. WCK is focused on providing meals for as many people as possible at border crossings, shelters, and other locations along the journey by working with local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks. One of the organisation's restaurant partners, Yaposhka, was recently destroyed when a missile hit Kharkiv, injuring four of the restaurant Following the auction, underlying NFT technology will be used to ensure that a portion of all secondary sales revenue also goes to World Central Kitchen, creating a perpetual donation route to char The "Reverberate Ukraine" collection is composed of beautiful yet sobering reflection...

Multi-award-winning international superstar Sean Paul releases new single “No Fear,” featuring legendary artists Nicky Jam and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. The song marks his latest release from his forthcoming eighth full-length album, Scorcha, out May 27 via Island Records. In celebration of Scorcha’s release, Sean will host a special performance at The Novo in Los Angeles on May 27th.   In his familiar infectious sound, Sean Paul delivers another anthem. “No Fear” is an uninhibited track about embracing everything life throws at you. With a power-packed verse from Damian Marley and catchy reggaeton chorus from Nicky Jam, it’s the perfect track to usher in warm weather and good times! “ No Fear ,” follows on the heels of smash singles “How We Do It” ft. Pia Mia and “ Dynamite ” ft. Sia which each caught fire right out of the gate. Sean also announced 2022 U.S. Scorcha headline tour dates and will hit the road with Pitbull on his 2022 North American Tour. Returning to the stage foll...

Ready for another scorching season, multi-award-winning Billboard chart topper Sean Paul returns with a brand new single and music video entitled “How We Do It” featuring multi-platinum artist Pia Mia via Island Records . Listen to it HERE . Watch the music video HERE . Of the release, Sean shared “This new single “How We Do It” is our way to show the listeners, how we dance, how we enjoy life, and how we stay fresh. Big up to Pia Mia, when we started recording this track we knew right away we wanted her on this single and she hit it out the park.” The track pops off as an international anthem. Its energy dips in and out of island-inflected dancehall beats, slick R&B, and swaggering pop. Sean Paul leans into the production with a smooth and slick flow before multiplatinum artist, actress, and presence Pia Mia counters with an instantly unforgettable chorus. The accompanying visual, directed by Briana Gonzales, seamlessly translates this vibe to the screen as their ...

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Today,  the most successful female rapper of all time,  diamond-selling hip-hop icon  Nicki Minaj  returns with her mega-anticipated new single and music video  “Do We Have a Problem?”  [feat.  Lil Baby ]. Directed by  Benny Boom , the cinematic video sees  Joseph Sikora  and  Cory Hardrict  co-star alongside  Minaj  and  Lil Baby . The clip centers around a high-octane bank heist with big screen-worthy production. In celebration of the release, Nicki took over the Clipper’s game tonight at Crypto.com Arena, painting it pink and giving unsuspecting fans a first listen of the new single. The  Clippers Spirit  welcomed the icon with a performance to her RIAA certified  diamond  selling single “Super Bass” and bestowed her with her own personalized jersey.  Continuing her cultural infiltration, she also stopped by  The Late Late Show with James Corden . NEW YORK, NY (February...

Alt-R&B rising artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist, JAZMINE FLOWERS dropped the remix for her single, ‘Not Like My Friends’  on Friday 4 th February 2022 by DJ and producer, Karim Naas, who has racked up over 5 million streams, 1.2 million video views with his remixes and production credits for likes of Sean Paul, Kesha, M.I.A and Black Eyed Peas . After discovering Jazmine Flowers on TikTok where she has built a big following over 122k followers and 1 million likes, Karim Naas decided to the remix the thought-provoking leftfield track to provides us with an up-tempo dance party version, a perfect anthem to kick off the New Year. In addition to the remix, a new visualiser is available TAP HERE TO WATCH 'Not Like My Friends’ single   ‘Not Like My Friends’ which Jazmine produced herself is one of five eclectic tracks available to listen to on her debut EP ‘adulting’. Further tracks include her catchy single ‘ Darth Vader’, which is a chilled R&B ...