The Roots

SoundExchange Marks 20th Anniversary with $10 Billion Distribution Milestone

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, is proud to announce the cumulative distribution of $10 billion in digital streaming royalties as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary of service to the recorded music industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, is proud to announce the cumulative distribution of $10 billion in digital streaming royalties as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary of service to the recorded music industry.
  • SoundExchange passed the $10 billion mark in cumulative direct payments to music creators and rights holders with its 162nd distribution in March.
  • "Crossing the $10 billion threshold and celebrating our 20th anniversary demonstrate our dedication to serving the entire music industry," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • For the past two decades, SoundExchange has been a driving force in efforts to make the music industry fairer, simpler, and more efficient.

8B EDUCATION INVESTMENTS, FIRST FINANCING PLATFORM ENABLING AFRICAN STUDENTS TO STUDY IN GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES, WELCOMES THE ROOTS' LEAD SINGER AND ENTREPRENEUR TARIQ "BLACK THOUGHT" TROTTER TO BOARD POSITION

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Monday, December 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 8B Education Investments, the first fintech lender to African students attending global universities, announced two additions to its Board of Directors. Following the close of 8B's $3 m seed round, Tariq Trotter, a general partner at venture capital firm Impellent Ventures, and the lead lyricist and front man of legendary hip hop group The Roots known as "Black Thought", will join David Brown, Impellent's Managing Director, as 8B's two new board members.

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  • The company plans to use the resources to grow its unique, non-cosigner loan program, expand its education finance marketplace, and build additional product capabilities.
  • "I am honored to join 8B's Board of Directors and continue my passion in helping and investing in underserved communities," said Trotter.
  • Through 8B's work, the numbers of African students attending American schools will grow, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • "8B is thrilled to close our seed financing and have Tariq Trotter and David Brown join our Board," saidDr.

Microdose Announces New Featured Speakers for Wonderland Miami 2022

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - July 12, 2022) - Microdose Psychedelic Insights , the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is excited to announce the first round of featured speakers for the 2nd edition of Wonderland, the world's leading event in the psychedelic medicine industry.

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  • Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - July 12, 2022) - Microdose Psychedelic Insights , the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is excited to announce the first round of featured speakers for the 2nd edition of Wonderland, the world's leading event in the psychedelic medicine industry.
  • The highly anticipated event is coming back to Miami from November 3-5th, 2022, at the Mana Wynwood Convention Centre.
  • Wonderland Miami offers the psychedelic medicine industry a unique in-person convergence of business, science, music, and emerging technologies.
  • ''More than 1,600 people attended the conference, which featured multiple days of live programming involving 139 speakers and 55 sponsors.

Microdose Announces New Featured Speakers for Wonderland Miami 2022

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2022) - Microdose Psychedelic Insights , the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is excited to announce the first round of featured speakers for the 2nd edition of Wonderland, the world's leading event in the psychedelic medicine industry.

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  • Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2022) - Microdose Psychedelic Insights , the leading guide to the business of psychedelics, is excited to announce the first round of featured speakers for the 2nd edition of Wonderland, the world's leading event in the psychedelic medicine industry.
  • The highly anticipated event is coming back to Miami from November 3-5th 2022 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Centre.
  • Wonderland Miami offers the psychedelic medicine industry a unique in-person convergence of business, science, music, and emerging technologies.
  • ''More than 1,600 people attended the conference, which featured multiple days of live programming involving 139 speakers and 55 sponsors.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola Announces Its Partnerships With AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth Group

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women and communities, today announces its major partnership with AT&T, Ford, McDonalds, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth for the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca Cola.

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  • ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women and communities, today announces its major partnership with AT&T, Ford, McDonalds, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth for the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca Cola.
  • This years festival is taking place June 30-July 3 in-person in New Orleans and virtually on EssenceFestival.com.
  • With an impressive slate of talent, the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola will deliver diverse programming and impactful moments.
  • The Walt Disney Company joins Essence to celebrate "The Power of Joy" with Black excellence reflected across its brands, content, talent, and experiences.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Roster Is Heating up With Wizkid, City Girls, Beenie Man, TEMS, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface, Kes, Mickey Guyton and More Still to Come

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

This super bowl of culture is making sure that getting back out there safely is worth it.

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  • This super bowl of culture is making sure that getting back out there safely is worth it.
  • At Smoothie King Center, ESSENCE Festival of Culture will kick off with Lifestyle Specialist and Atlanta Radio Host Kenny Burns and comedic rock star Kevin Hart!
  • ESSENCE takes over the Caesars Superdome with performances by Mickey Guyton, Kes, Machel Montano, Beenie Man, headlined by the Queen Nicki Minaj!
  • As the nations largest festival by per day attendance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is a staple that celebrates community and empowers equity.

Music-based Lifestyle Brand WRKSHP Launches in Detroit; Led by Grammy-Winning Producer Che Pope and Serial Entrepreneur Dan Gilbert

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The announcement honors the 63rd anniversary of Motown Records being formed by Berry Gordy with an $800 loan from his family.

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  • The announcement honors the 63rd anniversary of Motown Records being formed by Berry Gordy with an $800 loan from his family.
  • WRKSHP seeks to upend that traditional exploitative model by building a community of emerging artists and providing infrastructure within which artists develop and thrive.
  • "Instead of signing artists to these '360-degree' deals, WRKSHP will partner with and educate creatives so they profit share from revenues derived from their intellectual property and most effectively monetize their art," said Che Pope, CEO of WRKSHP.
  • WRKSHP ("Workshop") is a music-based lifestyle company focusing on 5 key areas: multimedia, data, creative, product, and experience.

Legendary Bad Brains Vocalist Paul "H.R." Hudson to Offer First Collection of NFTs Through Makersplace August 18th Noon PST

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Hudson is the remarkable lead singer of the legendary hardcore punk band, Bad Brains, as well as the chief purveyor of PMA (Positive Mental Attitude).

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  • Hudson is the remarkable lead singer of the legendary hardcore punk band, Bad Brains, as well as the chief purveyor of PMA (Positive Mental Attitude).
  • Bad Brains has been nominated for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; sold millions of records and performed for countless fans the world over since the early 1980s.
  • is the subject of the award-winning documentary, Finding Joseph I, as well as the autobiography by the same name.
  • The singer's premier offering of NFTs follows in the footsteps of his envelope-pushing career, and will be available exclusively through Makersplace, the foremost marketplace for truly rare and unique digital artworks, beginning August 18th at Noon PST.

FOX News Channel Sweeps Total Day and Primetime Across Both Viewers and 25-54 Demo for Second Consecutive Month

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

In primetime, FNC delivered 2.2 million viewers, 368,000 in the 25-54 demographic, and 232,000 with A18-49 for the month.

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  • In primetime, FNC delivered 2.2 million viewers, 368,000 in the 25-54 demographic, and 232,000 with A18-49 for the month.
  • The network remains the top-rated cable news channel year to date in both total day and primetime total viewers.
  • The strong debut surpassed various broadcast and cable late night comedy programs as well as every CNN program in total viewers.
  • and NBC\xe2\x80\x99s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in total viewers, averaging 1.8 million viewers and 351,000 in A25-54.

The Roots "Do You Want More?!!!??!" Deluxe Edition Out March 12, 2021

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Friday, February 5, 2021

!, the groundbreaking second studio album and major label-debut by The Roots.

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  • !, the groundbreaking second studio album and major label-debut by The Roots.
  • !, brought The Roots' neo-soul bohemian zest to life and established them as leading figures of hip-hop-jazz.
  • The 3LP deluxe vinyl edition features five bonus tracks "Proceed II Feat.
  • As Albumism says, "While the live instrumentation is integral to their artistic success, it is not the sole attraction.