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Ja Rule’s Emotional Tribute, Monique The Star’s Breakout Moment & More: Summer Jam’s Biggest Highlights
Summer Jam 2025 Was a Heatwave of Nostalgia & New Vibes—And I Was There Let me tell you something—Summer Jam 2025 came back different. The energy, the lineup, the return of the festival stage—this wasn’t just a concert, it was a moment for hip-hop and R&B. And I was right there in the mix, sweating in the 90-degree heat but too damn hype to care.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Redefining Slim Smartphones in 2025.
In an industry where smartphones seem to be growing bulkier with every iteration, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge makes a bold statement: thinner, lighter, and smarter can still mean powerful. Unveiled to much anticipation, the S25 Edge blends premium design, cutting-edge AI features, and Samsung’s hardware legacy into one of the sleekest devices ever released by the brand. But does its slim profile come at a cost? And how does it compare to other flagships in 2025? Let’s break down everything you need to know.
By Dipayan Biswas8 months ago in Beat
The Stars Aren't Alright: The Peak of the Elusive Horror-Comedy Genre in Audio Form. Top Story - June 2025.
One day, I recall seeing in the Anthologies Seeking Submissions group on Facebook a quite striking open submission opportunity. The magazine was asking for horror-comedy.
By Stephen A. Roddewig8 months ago in Beat
How To Be Famous As A Professional Performing Arts Entertainer In Umeå, Sweden. AI-Generated.
Abstract This research article provides an exhaustive guide for young people in Umeå, Sweden, who aspire to a full-time professional career in the performing arts, visual arts, and associated entertainment industry professions. It addresses the distinct challenges and advantages of beginning this journey from a regional centre in Norrland, far from the industry hubs of Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The article meticulously maps the educational landscape, starting with foundational opportunities within Umeå, such as the municipal Kulturskolan and specialized high school aesthetic programmes. It then navigates the crucial preparatory role of regional folkhögskolor (folk high schools) before examining the pathways into higher education, both locally at Umeå University's acclaimed Arts Campus and nationally at Sweden's premier academies. The research extends beyond education to analyze the professional ecosystem of Västerbotten, including institutions like Norrlandsoperan and Västerbottensteatern, and delves into the practicalities of building a career in music, film, visual arts, and technical roles such as prop-making and stunt work. By integrating academic research on the socio-economic conditions of Swedish artists with pragmatic advice from industry bodies and professionals, this article serves as an in-depth strategic compass for the aspiring northern star.
By Alexander Hyogor8 months ago in Beat
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Get Ur Freak On
Arriving on VOD platforms this weekend via Breaking Glass Pictures, Freak Off is a timely and unflinching drama that digs deep into the underbelly of the hip-hop industry depicting a world where power, fame, and exploitation collide. The film’s release coincides with the explosive real-world revelations emerging from the high-profile P. Diddy trial, which has thrust the music industry’s long-standing culture of abuse and manipulation into the national spotlight.
By Ben Nelson8 months ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
