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NBA® 2K23 Celebrates the Intersection of Music and Basketball Culture with All-New MyCAREER Experience and J. Cole GameStop Exclusive DREAMER Edition Cover for PS5 and Xbox X|S

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

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  • * (Photo: Business Wire)
    J. Cole was also revealed as the cover star for the NBA 2K23 DREAMER Edition dropping this fall for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • Exclusively available at GameStop in the U.S. and Canada, the NBA 2K23 DREAMER Edition adds to J. Coles already standout accomplishments as a Grammy Award winning multi-platinum hip-hop artist and certified baller.
  • At the top of that list of talent is our first cover star who truly sits at the intersection of basketball and music.
  • *The Next Gen MyCAREER experience is only available on the new-generation version of NBA 2K23 for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.

The Global Awards for Afrobeats Music, The Headie Awards, Hosts U.S. Launch Event in Hollywood

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

VAN NUYS, Calif., July 2, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a private media and VIP brunch in Hollywood, Ayo Animashaun, founder and executive producer of The Headie Awards – the global music awards show celebrating excellence in African music – officially kicked off the #RoadMapToTheHeadies. This year, The Headies will be broadcast from the United States for the first time in its 15-year history.

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a private media and VIP brunch in Hollywood, Ayo Animashaun, founder and executive producer of The Headie Awards the global music awards show celebrating excellence in African music officially kicked off the #RoadMapToTheHeadies.
  • Over the course of the awards' wildly successful run, The Headies have become the most coveted prize for African artists and music industry stakeholders.
  • Other past winners at The Headies have included pioneering Afrobeats artists like D'Banj, 2Baba (formerly known as Tuface), and M.I.
  • Additional video and photo assets from The Headie Awards Brunch are available here .

WARNER RECORDED MUSIC ENLISTS MIKE SHINODA AS COMMUNITY INNOVATION ADVISOR

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Recorded Music (WRM) has enlisted Linkin Park co-founder and music tech pioneer Mike Shinoda as Community Innovation Advisor. In this first-of-its-kind post, Shinoda will work closely with Warner Music's leadership and business development teams to help shape the company's artist-centric approach to Web3. With Shinoda's support, WRM will continue to partner with artists to bring their creative visions to life and build communities across new platforms, products, and experiences, while exploring new revenue streams.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Recorded Music (WRM) has enlisted Linkin Park co-founder and music tech pioneer Mike Shinoda as Community Innovation Advisor.
  • Max Lousada, CEO, Warner Recorded Music, said: "Central to our DNA at Warner is that we start with the artist experience.
  • "There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to Web3; every artist and community is unique," added Shinoda.
  • Widely acknowledged as a go-to voice highlighting the connections between music and tech, Shinoda will serve as a sounding board for Warner Recorded Music as the company looks to experiment with new and emerging technologies alongside its artists.

New Feature Documentary From Johnnie Walker Captures the Spirit of Keep Walking, Shining a Light on the Creatives Igniting Collective Progress Across Africa

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Monday, November 29, 2021

For over two centuries Johnnie Walker has been committed to a spirit of progress and moving forward.

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  • For over two centuries Johnnie Walker has been committed to a spirit of progress and moving forward.
  • Through different cultures, passions and challenges Director Amarachi Nwosu showcases a continent united in striving for progress for everyone.
  • Nwosu, comments, "Making The Ones Who Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker was an opportunity to tell a story that reimagines how we see Africa and the creative renaissance taking place.
  • Johnnie Walker Global Marketing Director Johanna Dalley added: "At Johnnie Walker we're always looking to celebrate the stories of those who take bold steps to make life richer.

New Feature Documentary From Johnnie Walker Captures the Spirit of Keep Walking, Shining a Light on the Creatives Igniting Collective Progress Across Africa

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 29, 2021

For over two centuries Johnnie Walker has been committed to a spirit of progress and moving forward.

Key Points: 
  • For over two centuries Johnnie Walker has been committed to a spirit of progress and moving forward.
  • Through different cultures, passions and challenges Director Amarachi Nwosu showcases a continent united in striving for progress for everyone.
  • Nwosu, comments, "Making The Ones Who Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker was an opportunity to tell a story that reimagines how we see Africa and the creative renaissance taking place.
  • Johnnie Walker Global Marketing Director Johanna Dalley added: "At Johnnie Walker we're always looking to celebrate the stories of those who take bold steps to make life richer.