Evolution of TikTok

September 29, 2021 by PrimeEV

Evolution of TikTok

A billion people are now using TikTok worldwide every month – around three times the global audience Spotify pulls in.

TikTok is not just a dumping ground for sophomoric videos. Instead, it’s expanding, which is good news for the music industry. A case in point is PinPantheress, who is a DIY pop artist from Bath, United Kingdom. She did so well; she signed with Electra Music Group and Parlophone, both within Warner Music Group. She uses TikTok to get her music out to her fans and also A&R her ideas.

I post a snippet of [a track], and if people like it I’ll go and record a full version, she recently told the BBC, adding: The algorithm is crazy on TikTok, you can post a video and you can have zero followers, and it can do well.

Of course, record labels are also paying attention. In 2020, approximately 70 acts signed contracts after being found on TikTok.

The practice of exclusive artist releases on individual streaming platforms, thought dead, is alive and well, thanks to Dr. TikTok. Before the official release dates, David Guetta, Coldplay, and BTS successfully used TikTok to premiere new music.

Next on the horizon is the live-stream concert on TikTok. K-Pop stars BTS, Twice, and Super Junior held a live-stream show in Korea on the platform.

Users had to register membership with ‘Lotte Duty Free,’ the headline sponsor. After registering, they received an entry code. Nearly 600,000 viewers tuned in at $20 to $30.

Data suggests TikTok subscribers’ per user watch time is surpassing that of Youtube among some demographics.

TikTok is beta testing a direct upload service with the requisite tools to further its venture into the music world. The program is called SoundOn, and it’s for the independent artists who want to grow on the platform.

For the Global Head of Music at TikTok, Ole Obermann, the mission is to bring artists and their fanbases together in a more profound connection that other platforms can’t provide. Obermann told Music Business World,

TikTok is a platform that is about music engagement, not consumption. It’s a new form of fandom. We’re now at the point where a trending song on TikTok will achieve billions of views and many millions of creations in a single month.

Paul van Dyk ALDA Arbitration

January 23, 2019 by PrimeEV

paul van dyk, Trance

Paul van Dyk ALDA Arbitration

Paul van Dyk ALDA arbitration ends. Paul receives $12,588,643.45 for medical expenses and lost profits. The details of the award include

$2,000,000 for future medical expenses
$1,200,000 for lost profits for the years 2016 and 2017
$2,475,000 for losses in the next ten years
$5,500,000 for undisclosed damages

The Accident

The incident occurred at during Paul van Dyk’s set at ‘State of Trance’ 750 in February 2016 in Utrecht, Netherlands. During his performance, Paul stepped on to the table area, which is typical for DJs. As he walked, something collapsed, and he fell to the ground. View the incident below.

Paul suffered brain and spinal injuries. During the subsequent three months, Paul had surgery and physical therapy. Paul is healthy and back to normal, but with a changed perspective.

I was in a coma, and when I woke up, I wasn’t able to do anything. So whatever I do now is to me, a miracle, a gift. Every sound on from then on is 1,000 percent how I want it to be. I don’t want to waste my talent, or call it whatever, on somebody else’s idea of how my music should be. I am closer to myself and my music, than I have ever been, simply because there is a certain element of myself that sees life very differently.

The Arbitration

The event organizer was ALDA Events B.V. They were responsible for all aspects of the stage, including its safety. During arbitration, ALDA admitted the table area where Paul from was not designed to be stood on. Furthermore, ALDA did not advise Paul of this fact verbally or in writing. The Arbitration Hearing Officer decided ALDA was at fault because the stage was unsafe and gave no notice or warning to Paul or his agents.

Cityfox LIVE Festival 2019

January 18, 2019 by PrimeEV

festival, House Music, techno

Cityfox LIVE Festival 2019

Cityfox LIVE Festival 2019 is proudly presented by New York City event curators, The Cityfox Experience. The debut of ‘Cityfox LIVE’ is Saturday, February 16, 2019. This affair occurs between the hours of 10:00 pm to 4:30 am at Avant Gardner during President’s Day weekend.

The Cityfox concept is one of complete sensory immersion. The world’s most exceptional house music talent, combined with the KV2 Audio system and lighting from Projektil transport the listener to a world where human emotion meets the limit of art and technology.

The Venue

Avant Gardner has a 6000 capacity limit with three spaces, which are The Brooklyn Mirage, The Great Hall, and Kings Hall. The Brooklyn Mirage is only open during the summer season. The address of Avant Gardner is 140 Stewart Avenue, 11237 New York, New York, which you can’t miss it as it spans the entire city block. Earning a reputation as one of the city’s hottest nightlife destinations, Avant Gardner hosts established talent as well as those whose star is rising. The first of its kind in Brooklyn, Cityfox LIVE welcomes leading live house and techno acts. Included are many never before experienced live audiovisual sets, exclusive premieres and US debuts.

The Talent

The inaugural lineup of Cityfox LIVE 2019 is as follows.

Âme (Live)
Stephan Bodzin (Live)
Octave One (Live)
Frank Wiedemann b2b Mathew Jonson (Live)
Mathew Jonson b2b Dandy Jack (Live)
Giorgia Angiuli (Live)
Johannes Brecht (Live)
Justin Marchacos with Abe Duque (Live)
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea present RJLA (Live)
Ruede Hagelstein (Live)
Tim Engelhardt (Live)
John Tejada and Reggie Watts present Wajatta (Live)
VRIL: Anima Mundi (Live)

Ticket are now available, purchase them from Resident Advisor. The prices range from $40.00, which is the early bird price. Tickets go up to $60.00 in $5.00 increments in four subsequent releases.

This event is for attendees age 21 and over.

If you’ve never attended a Cityfox Experience, their New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day 2019 appeared to be a phenomenal gathering.

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018 Gallery

November 5, 2018 by PrimeEV

EDM, groove cruise

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018 Gallery

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018 gallery shows some of the fun the GCFam had on the Norwegian Pearl. Destined for Cabo San Lucas, the ocean liner was diverted to Ensenada due to an impending hurricane. The attendees nonetheless enjoyed a wonderful voyage on the high seas grooving with some of their favorite electronic music artists.

The photos are courtesy of Veranmiky.

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018

November 5, 2018 by PrimeEV

EDM, groove cruise

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018

Groove Cruise Cabo 2018 finished its historical thirtieth voyage in mid-October. Dubbed a ‘logistical marvel,’ the team at Whet Travel faced a hurricane, which threatened the Norwegian Pearl and her passengers. Facing impending doom, they made the critical decision to avoid Cabo and certain death. Choosing life and happiness, the ocean liner steered her way to Ensenada, a picturesque destination in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. Duke Dumont treated the GCFam to an impromptu rave at Papas & Beer, which sent them into a frenzy.

Despite the trials and tribulations, many aboard said Groove Cruise Cabo 2018 was their favorite experience on the ocean. The unexpected change in location turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The non-profit Whet Foundation seized the opportunity to provide the community’s children with necessary school supplies. The team of volunteers, the Whet Foundation, and Kid Wiseman created a street art project.

The unofficial captain of the cruise, Green Velvet, gave two memorable performances. His first was an immersive set by the pool. His second was a closing set of classics. Green Velvet also wore several costumes as he partied with attendees at the eight parties. Guests were treated to Spain’s tech-house legendary duo of Chus & Ceballos as well.

Additional opportunities to hang out with artists included a Kung Fu class with the one and only Laidback Luke, a ping-pong tournament with Shiba San, and much more. Other Groove Cruise highlights included sets from fan favorites like Benny Benassi, MK, Cosmic Gate, and Felix Cartal.

You can see some of the fun people had by checking out the gallery page.

Groove Cruise Miami 2019

Next up for the Whet Travel team is Groove Cruise Miami 2019, which will take place January 10th-14th. The event will mark the 15th anniversary of Groove Cruise and will feature performances from Kaskade, Aly & Fila, Hot Since 82, Markus Schulz, MK, Simon Patterson, and many more stars of the electronic music world.

Dutch Powerhouse Black Hole Recordings

October 5, 2018 by PrimeEV

EDM, future house, news

Dutch Powerhouse Black Hole Recordings

Dutch Powerhouse Black Hole Recordings embarks on another journey. Established in 1997 by Tijs Verwest aka Tiesto and Arny Bink, Black Hole Recordings rose to the pinnacle of trance and progressive. The behemoth encompassed eighty-eight sub-labels in the last twenty-one years, which include some of the biggest names in trance music.

- Coldharbour Recordings (Marcus Schulz)
- Perfecto (Paul Oakenfold)
- AVA Recordings (Andy Moor)
- Pure Trance Recordings (Solarstone)
- Subculture (John O’Callaghan)
- Flashover Recordings (Ferry Corsten)

Gameroom Records

The newest addition to the Black Hole Recordings family is Gameroom Records. This sub-label focuses on the production of house music, including future, electro, and bass. EDMsauce reported the first release from Gameroom is a future house track, “Mistakes,” by Ninth Floor. EDM artists such as Swanky Tunes and Lumberjack announced their early enthusiasm for Mistakes. October 19th, 2018, Mistakes will release on Spotify. You can listen to a sample below.

Known for his independence, Finnish DJ Producer Ninth Floor not only produced his music but mastered it and did the cover art. Ninth Floor was formerly the duo of J-Lay and Thomas Hill. In 2013, Thomas Hill embarked on his own, and Ninth Floor is currently J-Lay.

Wees Michael Mustapha Evidence

June 19, 2018 by PrimeEV

Michael Mustapha, progressive house

Wees Michael Mustapha Evidence

Wees Michael Mustapha Evidence featuring Lokka Vox is our progressive house track of the month for June 2018 released on Chroma Records.

American-Lebanese house music DJ producer Wissam Majed, also known as WEES, contracted Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease’ in early 2014. Wees partnered with DJ Michael Mustapha in 2015, and they produced a track for ALS awareness. That track was ‘Lifeline.’ They released it on John Dahlbeck’s private label, Mutants Records. All proceeds from ‘Lifeline’ go to Hope For ALS.

ALS is a devastating disease that can affect anyone literally. Your body falls apart, and your mind remains sharp. There are no approved effective treatments. We need to put an end to this cruel disease, and hopenowforals.org will lead the way. What keeps me going is the love of my family, friends and dance music.

– Wissam Majed

‘Evidence’ is the follow-up single to ‘Lifeline’ by Wees and Michael Mustapha. Lokka Vox’s sultry vocals tell the story of love’s betrayal. The uplifting melody counters this sad, but too familiar tale. In the end, this song is about emotional suffering and emerging a stronger person.

Anki Delport, also known as Lokka Vox, is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Pretoria, South Africa, but living in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has collaborated with the likes of Borgeous, Ashley Wallbridge, Antillas, Jourdan Bordes, Blood Groove & Kikis, Mintz, Artisan, Dankann, Hazem Beltagui, Newik, Fabio XB, Jaco & Ease, Yves De La Croix, The C.D.S, Almond, Harmonix, Tomac, Rake, Nick Winth, Bassfinder, Rubix, Karim Haas, Paul Sawyer, Kenneth Thomas, Aeonlights, Aerro, John Evans, Craiv, Blue Warrior, I.Y.F.F.E, MKJ & Otter Berry, Straight Up, Alex Leavon, and Disco’s Over.

Otto Orlandi Oddest Goddess

June 10, 2018 by PrimeEV

future bass, Otto Orlandi

Otto Orlandi Oddest Goddess

Otto Orlandi Oddest Goddess is our future bass track of the month for June 2018. Oddest Goddess is a collaboration with The Chordz and features the vocals of Ayah Marar. Recorded and released on O Music Recordings and Sony Music Entertainment on May 18, 2018.

Oddest Goddess has a smooth and magnificent groove. It is a successful fusion of electro, trap, and pop. The melodic softness tempers Ayah’s strong vocals. Electro house makes up the energetic drop.

The Italian DJ Producer Ottavio (Otto) Orlandi has a degree in sound design from Como, Italy’s Music Academy. Otto is best known for his collaborations with Thomas Newson and Melanie Fontana on ‘Bells At Midnight’ and ManyFew and Melanie Fontana on ‘Don’t Miss You.’ ‘Don’t Miss You’ peaked on iTunes Italy at number seven and streamed 2.6 million times on Spotify. Titans of the industry Hardwell, Nicky Romero, W&W, Blasterjaxx, and Don Diablo have incorporated Otto’s music in either their DJ sets or radio shows.

Ayah Marar, also known as the Queen of Bass is a Jordanian singer, songwriter, performer, radio show host and label owner based full-time in the UK. She has recorded tracks with the likes of Calvin Harris, DJ Fresh, Camo & Krooked, Bassline Smith, Dilemn, and Jack Peñate.

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