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The moniker Dead Phone Calls is certain to arise curiosity in anyone, so who is the recording artist that goes by this compelling pseudonym and what does it mean?!? Max Cossu a.k.a. Dead Phone Calls is an eclectic music creative that has developed his unique sound around a fusion of music and mystery, sounds and esoterism and art and mysticism. This is all centered around his belief that numbers and symbols are the signs of the divine presence around us. So with that said, what does the term Dead Phone Calls ultimately relate to and how did he come up with it? Max explains, the acronym DPC, “Dead Phone Calls” – has been borrowed from the so-called phenomenon “Phone calls from the dead”, in which people literally receive phone calls from a deceased person. . Today it is a fairly common phenomenon and has inspired several books and magazines catering to the followers of this kind of event and by the “EVP – Electronic Voice Phenomena” I am fascinated by unusual and strange phenomena, by t...

It appears that NBA YoungBoy's YouTube channel has been cleared as ALL the videos have been deleted. The reason for wiping out the video inventory has not been disclosed and neither YouTube nor representatives of NBA YoungBoy have commented on the shocking incident as of writing. Sure, YouTube channels get cleared and deleted everyday, but this is particularly newsworthy as NBA Youngboy's videos had amassed more than nine billion views combined on the platform. In addition, the Baton Rouge rapper's YouTube channel featured almost his entire catalog. NBA YoungBoy had built a loyal following and fanbase for himself by utilizing YouTube as his preferred streaming service to release tracks on opposed to the standard streaming platforms. DJ Akademiks, who's always in the know, dropped the simple Instagram post below spotlighting the situation. Youngboy's latest release dropped this September, the full-length album Sincerely, Kentrell ,  which knocked out Drake’s  Certif...

R&B singer Teyana Taylor was hospitalized after a cancelled show in Connecticut on Saturday due to her body "shutting down" . The "We Got Love" singer posted an update to her Instagram account for fans where she shared photos of her in a hospital bed later that evening. The starlet wrote, "Y'all know Petunia don't miss no shows & most importantly, know I've been leaving it all on tha (sic) stage for a month straight 1000%," the 30-year-old wrote in the caption. "So I am really saddened to have not been able to do the same for you last night. My team & I tried everything down to the very last second to get me out on that stage, but my body simply just gave out, which actually started a few days ago." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jimmy Neutch- Shumpert (@teyanataylor) Teyana added, "SHUT DOWN, my body actually low key betrayed me cause ah b**ch was tryna get on that stage. Y'all ...

Alex Genadinik is an uber talented singer-songwriter and recording artist based in New York City where he hones his craft performing at a variety of local bars. Alex's creative musical focus is geared to writing songs consisting of interesting lyrics and he has successfully continued that formula on his latest track titled "The One Who Didn't". "The One Who Didn't" is an engaging song inspired by the main motif of Beethoven’s world renowned 5th symphony which is one that everyone is familiar with that goes like "DA-DA-DA-DAAAA". What does that infamous "DA-DA-DA-DAAAA" sound represent in this song? It metaphorically represents the sound that your life makes when it knocks on your door. It's a bold knock that urgently is looking for a response to the question of what you are doing what your life? Alex explains further in gripping detail, This song takes that Beethoven motif and incorporates it into its story with the protagonist o...

NatStar is a mega-talented songwriter, musician, producer and recording artist who has put an indelible stamp on the music industry with his distinct sound and versatility. The multi-dimensional creative describes his sound as a mix of hip-hop, R&B and soul. His mastery of this fusion gives him the skill set to perform, write and produce songs in a variety of genres which appeals to a wide range of music listeners and fellow recording artists alike. He has already worked with such artists as Ski Beatz, Brandy, Camp Lo, Loon, Polish pop singer Gosia Andrzejewicz and a host of others. NatStar's musical resume continues to grow. As a recording artist, NatStar's music is driven on a very personal level as he brings his life experiences, thoughts, emotions and feelings into every track he creates. He brings such intent to the forefront with his new album release "THE CODE". "THE CODE" is a phenomenal 21-track compilation of certified bangers with a diverse s...

Moon and Aries is the innovative brainchild of Canadian singer-songwriter Jordana Moon (a.k.a. Jordana Kalenova) and German electronic synthesizer musician and composer Tom Aries (a.k.a. Galaxy of Night). The dynamic pair of artists describe themselves as "a galactic duo, surfing the quantum Universe, bringing back your favorite retro music and mixing it with a futuristic perspective". Moon and Aries formed just this year in March and is a perfect example of the marvels of modern technology as they have formed their "synth pop opera duo" virtually across the Atlantic Ocean via file sharing and active communication. The two creatives have not wasted any time capitalizing on their newfound partnership as they have been extremely prolific already releasing seven singles, all of which will be included on the upcoming album release in April 2022. That brings us to the spotlight track of today, their brand new single "Cold" just released November 25. Jordana a...

Lil Baby addresses the recent rumors that he's dating Saweetie after reportedly spending $100,000 on her. Rumors swirled this past week as rappers  Lil Baby  and Saweetie were linked together as dating after they reportedly went on a shopping spree at the Chanel store in New York City at which it's been alleged that Lil Baby dropped $100,000 on the "Icy Girl" rapper. Social media was abuzz with reactions and innuendos about the possibility of hip-hop's next power couple coming about, however, it appears many of the reactions were unfounded and jumping the gun so to speak. Lil Baby took to social media himself to address the rumors about him and Saweetie and boldly announced his free agent status, “Baby not dating NO ONE!!!” he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Well! I guess you can't say it any clearer than that, but hey, according to a source, the two were spotted at the luxury store and the...

TV viewers noticed that the crowd wasn't as enthusiastic as expected given Big Sean's energy Rapper Big Sean performed at halftime during yesterday's football game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears which the Lions dropped to remain winless this season through eleven contests. People watching on TV picked up on the apparent lack of interest and energy in the Lions' crowd during Big Sean's set. Perhaps the Lions' dismal performance this season has caused an understandable apathy and lack of enthusiasm in the fanbase. It definitely can't be attributed to Big Sean as the Detroit native delivered an excellent show, full of vibes and up close and personal as he even performed from the seats among the crowd at certain points. However, fans on Twitter couldn't resist the urge to troll and Immediately following the performance, they noted that Sean delivered great energy, however, the Lions fanbase simply wasn't giving him his due. As expected in t...

Lil Baby addresses the recent rumors that he's dating Saweetie after reportedly spending $100,000 on her. Rumors swirled this past week as rappers  Lil Baby  and Saweetie were linked together as dating after they reportedly went on a shopping spree at the Chanel store in New York City at which it's been alleged that Lil Baby dropped $100,000 on the "Icy Girl" rapper. Social media was abuzz with reactions and innuendos about the possibility of hip-hop's next power couple coming about, however, it appears many of the reactions were unfounded and jumping the gun so to speak. Lil Baby took to social media himself to address the rumors about him and Saweetie and boldly announced his free agent status, “Baby not dating NO ONE!!!” he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Well! I guess you can't say it any clearer than that, but hey, according to a source, the two were spotted at the luxury store and the...

TiN T is a dynamic producer, recording artist and beatmaker based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The enigmatic creator produces music that does more than just entice your hearing senses. It also stirs up your visual imagination as his productions create a vivid picture in your mind when you hear them. His distinct sound incorporates influences and elements from a number of styles and genres which makes it a disservice to describe it in just any one category, however, for purposes of our spotlight, TiN T's music can best be described as electronic with a skillful fusion of hip-hop and trap elements. That brings us to today's topic as we're going to touch on TiN T's highly anticipated EP release titled fittingly "EP of TiN T". The eclectic five-track EP project will be out on all streaming platforms next week, December 3 and is prime to make an impact on its release. We had the pleasure of listening to snippets of the EP (link to YouTube preview below) and stron...

Nu Pop sensations, the ET Boys, have dropped their fourth single of the year titled "Long Night", a spectacular track with a magnetic sound and vibe. The multi-dimensional duo from South Florida have also released the equally captivating music video for the song and both are the focus of our spotlight today. The ET Boys consists of talented brothers Tacboy and Sharkeyes who form an extremely formidable songwriter-producer team respectively. "Long Night" captures the essence, tonality and soundscape of the innovative Nu Pop sound they have developed. ET Boys (Sharkeyes - l, Tacboy - r ) When you first hear "Long Night" it immediately paints a vivid picture in you mind of Miami Beach / SoFlo. The Sharkeyes produced track is a masterful blend of electronic synths and instruments with acoustic elements as the song also features guest appearances by Grammy award nominated Ron Haynes and the Game Changers who contributed their horn playing. Tacboy delivers his...

Tanja Carol is an emerging pop singer-songwriter and recording artist from Switzerland. Her love of music began from an early age as she was born into a family of fervent music lovers, particularly, her mother, who was a professional violinist. My songs are all part of my life in one way or another, sometimes sad, sometimes full of joy. I sing to touch people, no more, but not a little less. I want to try a lot in and with the music and I have no idea where that leads me, but I'm sure it comes well. Tanja Carol Tanja Carol - Lost in Paradise Tanja has incorporated years of musical influences and has taken the next step in her artistry as she has released her debut single titled "Lost In Paradise", which is a dazzling song containing a vivid array of pop/electropop elements with hints of rock. It creates a wonderful soundscape that maintains a warm musicality yet has an edge that gives it an undeniable aural energy. The track's instrumentation is lead by an infectious ...

Rapper and music executive Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee this Wednesday afternoon according to information provided ny law enforcement sources FOX13 Memphis. The shooting happened at a bakery called Makeda’s Butter Cookies in South Memphis. The owner, Maurice Hill, recounted to FOX 13 that his employees told him that Young Dolph, 36, entered the shop to buy cookies when someone then drove up and shot and killed him around 1:00 p.m. Tragedy strikes Young Dolph as he was buying cookies at a local bakery. We have breaking team coverage for you on @FOX13Memphis https://t.co/byFN3WrXZB pic.twitter.com/I4IiFKmvlD — Yasser A. Kishk (@yakishk) November 17, 2021 Shortly before 5 p.m., Memphis police released preliminary information about the shooting. Officers said information is pointing to Young Dolph being the victim, but they said the identification process has not been completed. Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was pronounced dead on t...

Martin Ortega Jr. a.k.a "OrtegaGotGame“ is a Mexican-American hip-hop recording artist and entrepreneur from National City, California, also dubbed as “NA$TY CITY”. Ortega has crafted a tremendous online presence and creative interchange with musicians and producers alike, while developing a solid business line of of brand merchandising, online goods and a significant presence in the gaming community. He has formulated his music creations based on combining real-life experiences, the hustle of being an independent artist and entrepreneur, and the versatility of releasing records in English and Spanish. The business savvy rapper demonstrates the unique skill set and distinct sound he has perfected on his latest release "I Was Hustlin", an introspective track with a crashing drum track and melodic piano riff that drives the energy of the song. "I Was Hustlin" touches on a variety of topics such as redemption, loyalty, determination to succeed professionally and f...

Boss Fetti is a rapper, recording artist and Founder of HoodBoy Muzik Entertainment based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, the rapper grew up influenced by a variety of sub-genres in the hip-hop space like East Coast Hip-Hop, West Coast Rap, & Southern Crunk and Trap Music. These influences have been the impetus behind Boss Fetti's creation of a distinct sound that he fittingly coins as "Hood Boy Music". Hood Boy Music is a fusion of rap from all coasts with slower tempo tracks incorporating a classic east coast type of lyricism. Boss Fetti is a seasoned vet and well-traveled artist in hip-hop circles having opened up and or toured with a long list of such noted artists as Gucci Mane , You n g Jeezy , Trick Daddy, Boosie Badazz, Trina, Pitbull, Bun B, Chamillionaire, Lil Flip, Yung Joc, Trina and more. Today we're going to touch on a recent track and music video from Fetti's reputable catalog called "Keep Yo Distance" whi...

With Phantom Phunk, there’s influences spanning from indie, urban, hip-hop and rap, and they don’t just confine themselves to just one of these genres which makes them so attractive to the everyday listener. Their upcoming single ‘Yayo’ does exactly that. Beginning with a sample of children’s laughter amongst other elements such as the sound of a gunshot and a rapturous applause. https://open.spotify.com/track/7AHmpgQuymCid3UZ77zv6q?si=ef27c45797b548c5 This certainly sets an exciting tone for Phantom Phunk to quickly introduce the hip-hop and MC members of the group. Both Cloudmaster Price and C.I.D take turns in switching up their impressive lyricism and rhymes, before the mood switches once more to Parry Ace on lead vocals to showcase their confidence and ability to go between rapping and singing in an instant. ‘Yayo’ is packed full of heavy, wurling synths and basslines, melodic flow and an energy that is undeniable. There’s a constant sense of chaos and intrigue, which is what make...

News Provided By BBC Radio 1 Xtra Radio 1Xtra’s brand new rap documentary podcast Legends Fall In The Making premiered Monday on BBC Sounds. 1Xtra’s brand new rap documentary podcast Legends Fall in the Making is hosted by Ashley John-Baptiste. "As a BBC journalist and Hip-Hop fan it has been astonishing to delve into the stories of these four rappers. They were creative icons who helped shape culture with their music, but they were also human. This podcast celebrates their musical journeys, reflects on the shifting industry landscape - and also asks tough but necessary questions about their passing." — Ashley John-Baptiste In 1Xtra’s first-ever investigative documentary podcast series Legends Fall in the Making, journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste will take a deep dive into the life stories and careers of rappers Lil Peep, Pop Smoke , XXXTentacion, and Juice WRLD. All four American rappers are known to have disrupted the Hip-Hop world in their own unique ways an...

9-year-old Ezra Blount had been in a medically induced coma after suffering grave injuries from the crush during the Travis Scott performance at the Astroworld Festival. Ezra Blount, a 9-year-old boy from Dallas has become the tenth and youngest victim to die from injuries sustained during a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston last week. He passed away yesterday at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston according to family attorney Ben Crump. Ezra had been placed in a medically induced coma after suffering grave injuries from the crowd surge and crush of fans during a performance by Travis Scott, the festival’s headliner and creator. Treston Blount, Ezra’s father, described what occurred at the concert in a post he crafted on a GoFundMe page which he set up to help bear the cost of Ezra’s medical expenses. He said Ezra was sitting on his shoulders when the crowd surge happened which led to them being crushed and ultimately separated. Treston lost consciousness and ...

American music distributor UnitedMasters announced on October 12 that they were partnering with cryptocurrency exchange company Coinbase. They made this partnership with the primary goal of allowing artists under UnitedMaster to get paid in cryptocurrency, if they so choose. This partnership also allows UnitedMasters to pay artists in any cryptocurrency of their choice, adding to the intended flexibility. Being paid in cryptocurrency is optional; UnitedMasters can still pay artists in US dollars if that's what they'd prefer. The partnership also allows artists to use Coinbase's services for cryptocurrency. Whether it be trading, earning, spending, or borrowing, this lets artists new to cryptocurrency do more with their earnings, making it a viable option for anyone who hasn't previously invested into crypto. UnitedMasters has stated the intent of this partnership was "to create more financial opportunities, equity and transparency to the dedicated, rising musicians...

What's up world?!? We always strive to bring you the latest in music discovery across a multitude of genres! Here's some new boommode tracks in our latest EDM spotlight that we know you will vibe to. Stream the tracks, follow the artists if you aren't already and playlist them! Today's EDM spotlight features : - Capo Beatz - "Dark Space" - Lumero - "Voices" - Zarcoxx - Feelings Stream Capo Beatz – “Dark Space” Follow Capo Beatz Dark Space Listen to Dark Space on Spotify. CAPO BEATZ · Song · 2021. Stream Lumero - "Voices" Follow Lumero Voices Listen to Voices on Spotify. Lumero · Song · 2021. Stream Zarcoxx - Feelings Follow Zarcoxx Feelings Listen to Feelings on Spotify. ZARCOXX · Song · 2020. Discover and listen to a wide variety of mainstream and indie EDM tracks by clicking here . https://streamlinemusicblog.com/2021/11/12/streamline-edm-spotlight-3/

Beyonce surprised her legions of fans today with the release of a new song "Be Alive". The megastar sent the BeyHive into a frenzy when the track was uploaded to YouTube. in full. The song was recorded for Will Smith’s new film 'King Richard', a biopic which centers around Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. A preview of "Be Alive" had initially appeared in a recent trailer for the biopic which details the influence of Richard Williams as a coach in the development of the tennis siblings and their subsequent rise to stardom. Beyonce hasn't released a new album since 2019's 'Black is King' visual album effort, however, the 40-year old megastar has promised her fans that new music is on the way. Beyonce has openly revealed that she spent much of the COVID-19 lockdown period tucked away in the studio laying down new tracks and she is looking forward to getting the tracks out. She said: "With all the is...

Drake, who appeared during the Travis Scott performance at Houston’s Astroworld Festival took to his Instagram to make a statement about the tragic events at the show where  eight people died  and hundreds of others were injured. Among the injured is a hospitalized nine-year old boy in induced coma. Drake wrote, I’ve spent the past few days trying to wrap my mind around this devastating tragedy. I hate resorting to this platform to express an emotion as delicate as grief but this is where I find myself. My heart is broken for the families and friends of those who lost their lives and for anyone who is suffering. I will continue to pray for all of them, and will be of service in any way I can. May God be with you all. View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) Drake has been named in  a lawsuit filed earlier this week  alongside Scott and festival promoters Live Nation which affirms that they hold responsibility to varying degrees for ...

CBS has shared two trailers for the upcoming  Adele  special,  Adele: One Night Only which was filmed at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California. The two-hour program will air this Sunday, November 14, ahead of the "Easy On Me" singer releasing her fourth studio album,  ’30’ , next Friday, November 19. The special will feature live performances and a new sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey. Adele fans now have been given a sneak peek at  One Night Only  with a pair of official preview clips posted on CBS' Twitter account (watch them below) . In one of the clips Adele jokes with Winfrey, “It will look really elegant, and then I’ll tell a load of filthy jokes. It’ll be a real sort of whiplash for ’em.” Adele: One Night Only  will be followed up by a subsequent U.K. television special,  An Audience With Adele , on November 21. Watch the trailers for ‘Adele One Night Only’ There’s no one like ⁦ @Adele ⁩.❤️ You’re invited to a posh night including special perfor...

The family of Bharti Shahani has confirmed that the 22-year-old Texas A&M University senior has died as a result of injuries she suffered at the Astroworld Festival. She studied computer programming at Texas A&M and was due to graduate in the spring and had already arranged a summer internship. Shahani becomes the ninth person to die from the tragic events that took place at the Travis Scott show six days ago. Shahani had showed no brain activity shortly after her hospitalization and had been on a ventilator up until the point of her untimely passing. She had been in attendance at the concert with her sister Namrata Shahani and her cousin Mohit Bellani, but they became separated from each other as the crowd began to surge. Bellani detailed, "Once one person fell, people started toppling like dominos. It was like a sinkhole. People were falling on top of each other. There were like layers of bodies on the ground, like two people thick. We were fighting to come up to the top...

Hi everybody, hope you're enjoying your weekends! Today, we're shining the spotlight on our latest feature artist in the Interview Series. In this installment, we have the pleasure of bringing you our talk with emerging pop recording artist Maria Rodhe who is carving a unique niche in the music industry. Read on to learn more about her music journey, projects and what sparks her creativity. Enjoy! - Hi Maria, Welcome to StreamLINE! Thank you for taking some time out to speak with us about your artistry and music career. We’re looking forward to our audience learning more about you. Thank you for sharing your story. We appreciate it! - Please tell us a bit about your background, where you’re from etc. What were your early music influences? I grew up in the suburbs south of Stockholm but at the age of ten I started in music school in central Stockholm. As of then, my roots are have been scattered all over our beautiful town. My first cassette tape was with the Swedish singer Car...

Cameron Dietz returns in a major way with the release of his new single, "Old Soul."The song is Cameron Dietz's first single after a two-year hiatus. The self-produced track blends elements of Gospel, Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop, and R&B/Soul, giving fans the eargasm they've been patiently waiting for.  “Old Soul" reminisces about the journey of life. "'Old Soul' is about remembering where you’ve been and what it took to get to where you are." Cameron Dietz continues: "Knowing your purpose is a powerful thing, with all glory to God, not even my demons scare me anymore. We’re all here for a reason." Cameron Dietz enlisted West Coast legend, The Game, and über-talented violinist, Ian Mann, to further push the powerful message behind "Old Soul." "Old Soul" is the single set to open the floodgates. Cameron Dietz has a ton more music ready to be unleashed. "The break was much needed, but I'm back and better than ever,...

Hi everybody, in the latest installment of our Interview Series, we're excited to bring to you our talk with charismatic pop artist Flo Gallop . She is a bona fide talent making waves throughout the music industry with her vibrant music and visual presentations. Read on to learn more about her career, projects and insight to what drives her creativity behind the music. Enjoy! - Hi Flo, welcome to StreamLINE! Thank you for taking some time out to speak with us about your artistry and music career. We’re looking forward to our audience learning more about you. Thank you for sharing your story. We appreciate it! - Please tell us a bit about your background, where you’re from etc.  What were your early music influences?  Hellooo! Thank you for having me!!! I am newly 23, born and raised in southeast London. My earliest musicial influences were literally pop music, I loved early 2000s stuff. Kate Nash and Lily Allen were big influences from the start but I mean I loved Britney, Gwen St...