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The Beat's Ranking Roger

The Beat's Ranking Roger

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Ranking Roger Of The Beat And General Public Dies At 56

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Grateful collaborators, bandmates and fans look back on the reggae-in-rock leader's upbeat messages
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 27, 2019 - 1:43 pm

On March 26, 2019, the family of Ranking Roger shared news of his passing at age 56. Born Roger Charlery in England's Birmingham in 1963, he met and joined the Beat in the late 70s while he was performing punk and ska. With the Beat's Dave Wakeling, Roger went on to form General Public. Rogers recently disclosed he had been diagnosed with cancer but the cause of his death was not reported.

Wakeling and Roger had an unusual separate-and-together working life as Wakeling would tour under the band's North American title "the English Beat" while Roger used "the Beat feat. Ranking Roger" separately. The friends would also use General Public as well as variations on the Beat when touring together. Roger also worked extensively with reggae artist Pato Banton.

https://twitter.com/TheBeat/status/1110649467475238915

RIP @RankingRoger who sadly past away peacefully at home with family by his side early today. Roger was a fighter. ❤️💔 pic.twitter.com/lIOh2XwFwx

— The Beat (@TheBeat) March 26, 2019

On Jan. 21 on YouTube, Roger discussed the tragedy of his cancer diagnosis. The bad news had arrived shortly after he had finished writing his soon-to-be-published autobiography, I Just Can't Stop It, with Daniel Rachel, named after the Beat's 1980 full-album debut. On Feb. 1, 2019 the Beat feat. Ranking Roger released their latest album, Public Confidential.

"We have lost a wonderfully talented artist, charismatic frontman and great friend," read an R.I.P. post at the Beat feat. Ranking Roger's website. "It has been an enormous honour and privilege for us all to have been a part of his life."

 Jamaican Reggae Inscribed To UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List

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Kaaboo Del Mar 2019 Lineup To Feature Dave Matthews Band, Maren Morris, More

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Emerging artists such as Perta, classic bands such as Duran Duran, comedians, and an array of GRAMMY winners and nominees will Kaaboo together in San Diego
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 21, 2019 - 2:52 pm

On Sept. 13–15 the Kaaboo festival will return to San Diego's Del Mar Fairgrounds for the fifth consecutive year with Kings Of Leon headlining Friday, followed by Saturday's Dave Matthews Band and Mumford & Sons headlining Sunday.

As announced on March 21, fellow GRAMMY winners include Edie Brickell, Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, and 61st GRAMMY Awards nominee Maren Morris, as well as the bands Black Eyed Peas, Boyz II Men, Duran Duran, Switchfoot, and Toots & The Maytals.

Previously nominated artists turning out for the fifth Kaaboo include Blind Melon, OneRepublic, Plain White T's, REO Speedwagon, Silversun Pickups, and more. The Killers' guitarist and songwriter Dave Keuning is appearing, styled simply as "Keuning." A collaborative performance by Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang Clan will celebrate the 25th anniversaries of their 1993 debut albums. Kaaboo also features comedians such as GRAMMY nominees Wayne Brady, Tig Notaro and Bob Saget.

https://twitter.com/KAABOODELMAR/status/1108792824638537728

The secret's out! Introducing our 2019 Music + Comedy Lineup.🤘

Get your passes. 👉 https://t.co/N0XGSAD3IA #KAABOOdelmar pic.twitter.com/9TXV8IAFEQ

— KAABOO San Diego (@KAABOOSANDIEGO) March 21, 2019

Another noteworthy collaboration is Sublime With Rome, combining Sublime's Eric Wilson with Rome Ramirez, and classic bands the Bangles and the Cult will be at Kaaboo, too. L

Passes and VIP packages are available at Kaaboo's website.

KAABOO Announces New Texas Music Festival In Dallas Cowboys Stadium

Edison Record Of Charlie Kerr's Ochestra

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RIAA's Mitch Glazier On Why Record Labels Matter In 2019

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The jobs labels do have grown and changed, and a recent collection of interviews tells how it's working
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 10, 2019 - 3:43 pm

Interviews with more than 50 label leaders by Professor Larry Miller of NYU's Music Business program reveal a positive picture of the current state of labels, enough so to raise a response from the Recording Industry Association of America's new Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier. In his Jan. 10 column on Medium, Glazier outlines his condensed perspective, distilling Miller's work, and asserts, "The most listened-to artists are backed by labels."

Glazier compares the old-fashioned demands of being a record label with the multi-faceted teams of experts today, engaged in everything from A&R to data analytics. He encourages readers to download Miller's report — Same Heart. New Beat. — for themselves, which provides additional details. 

The wide scope of today's music business activities boil down to the success labels help artists achieve, year after year, and the passion their teams bring to make that happen. The RIAA also configured a Rebooting The Label web page on their site, tracking the analysis in the report, and they are encouraging use of the #LABELSATWORK hashtag.

https://twitter.com/RIAA/status/1083452124724383746

NEW 📽️: Record labels’ passion for music is at the ❤️ of everything they do. Learn more about the invaluable role modern record labels play in bringing music to your ears (tip: 🔊⬆️): https://t.co/KlttehMOYj #LABELSATWORK pic.twitter.com/mPUz14dUQu

— RIAA (@RIAA) January 10, 2019

Today's key players at labels are using "radically new means to support artists," Glazier explains. "The result is a growing, vibrant, and vital music ecosystem driven by label investment and action  —  one in which more artists are creating and more fans are listening. Labels have licensed hundreds of digital services around the world, delivering music to listeners virtually anytime, anywhere."

He refers to breaking, boosting and amplifying as independent activities, giving a sense of the perspective that draws labels' teams together toward the different challenges posed by new names, established stars, and artists with sustained followings. Larger labels means greater infrastructure to supporthe new marketing mechanics of the ever-changing music business.

Glazier goes on to cite the statistic of 658 new artists signed to major labels in 2017 as showing more than 12 percent growth from the 589 signed in 2014.

"As this report details, labels are seizing the moment," he said, "investing more in A&R, marketing and other artist support activities (like data insights) than ever before, and beefing up their teams to support a vastly more complex, personal, and fast-paced music economy."

Perhaps the key takeaway from today's perspective is "personal." Whether old-fashioned or newfangled, the challenges of being in the music business can distract an artist from what they do best, which includes being more personal than ever with fans online who desire personal access and connection. Keeping music business mechanics off an artist's back and helping with online communications is all ultimately meant to allow the an artist's art and artistry to break through.

Mitch Glazier & Michele Ballantyne Begin 2019 As RIAA's New Leaders

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Live Nation And Music Forward Announce 2019 Scholarships

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Three $10,000 annual music industry scholarships to be announced in June
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 9, 2019 - 3:57 pm

On Jan. 8, the Music Forward Foundation announced applications are now open for their 2019 fall semester scholarships program, including the Live Nation US Concerts Scholarship. Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded by a select panel for study in the music, entertainment and concerts fields, including one dedicated to advancing women in entertainment. 

 

"Live Nation supports future leaders in pursuit of a career in the music industry," said Mark Campana, Live Nation US Concerts COO. "Music Forward helps bridge community to industry and we look forward to this year's group of candidates and continuing to grow this important philanthropic program." 

https://twitter.com/HOBMusicForward/status/1079769153081393152

17,000 lives impacted. 20,000 program hours. And $1 million invested in transforming young lives. We couldn't have asked for a better year. Thank you for being a part of our 2018 and we can't wait to create an even more impactful 2019 with you! #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/oLyjMSEcCy

— MusicForward (@musicforward) December 31, 2018

College juniors and seniors have until March 31 to apply. In June, the three scholarship recipients will be announced. See the Music Forward Foundation website for more information. 

Emilio And Gloria Estefan $200,000 Music Scholarship Announced

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Tidal Brings Master Quality Authenticated Audio To Mobile Android

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Mobile breakthrough moves Tidal HiFi tier from the desktop to everywhere
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 7, 2019 - 3:13 pm

Two years ago, the major labels and the trade association RIAA announced their support for the hi-res initiative "Stream The Studio," and streaming subscription service Tidal launched its desktop HiFi tier, using Master Quality Authenticated technology. Consumers wondered how soon it would be possible to enjoy master-quality recordings on mobile. On Jan. 7 that question was answered, as Tidal Masters announced its MQA support for Android devices.

"This is a major advancement for the audiophile community and TIDAL's HiFi members," said Tidal COO Lior Tibon. "As our platform evolves, our partnership with MQA continues to expand and cements our position as a leader in the High-Fidelity audio space."

https://twitter.com/TIDAL/status/1082275762009489408

Access master-quality audio with TIDAL’s HiFi membership.

🗣 Now available on Android. https://t.co/81hXBQE8Mh pic.twitter.com/F69HibuI4A

— TIDAL is THIQUE (@TIDAL) January 7, 2019

The MQA format was launched in 2016 by its inventor Bob Stuart and uses what it calls "Music Origami" to permit compressed tracks to unfold with maximum quality, matching the in-studio sonic detail approved by recording artists, whenever possible.

"We know that most music fans are choosing to stream on their phones," said MQA CEO Mike Jbara. "MQA's view is that you should have the best quality sound regardless of where you're listening. We're delighted that, through our ongoing collaboration with TIDAL, access to master quality audio is now expanding across mobile."

Mobile communications have led the music streaming revolution and it is the beginning of a new era that audiophile-grade listening is now enabled on the convenient devices. For artists reaching out to fans in new ways via social, studio-quality sound enhances their musical power to move listeners.

Listen To Your Watch: Tidal App Now Compatible With Samsung Wearables

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