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The Roots’ ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Deluxe Edition Out March 12

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It’s been 26 years since Do You Want More?!!!??!, the groundbreaking second studio album and major label-debut by The Roots. Originally released on January 17, 1995 via DGC Records, Do You Want More?!!!??!, brought The Roots’ neo-soul bohemian zest to life and established them as leading figures of hip-hop-jazz. The album which peaked at #22 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, features their singles “Distortion To Static,” “Proceed” (considered one of their most signature recordings), and the rap ballad “Silent Treatment.” Led by MC Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Philadelphia rap crew are going back to where it began with a 3LP, 4LP and a digital deluxe collection of Do You Want More?!!!??! to be released on March 12, 2021.

Going back to the vault, this deluxe edition is drawn from the original recordings and features eighteen bonus tracks curated by Questlove; some of which have never been released and others that have never previously been available digitally. The 3LP deluxe vinyl edition features five bonus tracks — “Proceed II Feat. Roy Ayers”, “Proceed III”, “Proceed IV (AJ Shine Mix)”, “Proceed V (Beatminerz Mix),” along with five remixes of “Silent Treatment” — plus a 24-page booklet featuring images taken by Mpozi Tolbert, essays by Questlove and Black Thought as well as track-by-track commentary. While the 4LP edition features all of the above plus the additional eight bonus tracks; “In Your Dreams Kid (I’m Every MC),” “The Ultimate (Original ’94 Version),” “……(dot dot dot…on & on),” “Pffat Time,” “Swept Away (Original Draft),” “It’s Coming,” “Lazy Afternoon (Alternate Version),” and two remix versions of “Distortion To Static.”

What made them stand out from other artists who were intertwining hip hop with jazzy influences and prominently using live instrumentation was the Roots’ unabashed confidence with experimentation and letting the music speak for itself. As Albumism says, “While the live instrumentation is integral to their artistic success, it is not the sole attraction. Even 25 years ago, Black Thought stood out as a commanding lyricist, as did Malik B, his more publicly reserved rhyme partner. ” A quarter of a century after the release of Do You Want More?!!!??, they are still considered to be one of the greatest live acts in the industry and have been named as such by Rolling Stone. They are also the house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and served in the same role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from 2009 to 2014.

Do You Want More?!!!??! has been considered by critics as a classic of hip-hop-jazz. Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot celebrated the group’s ability to “mate hip-hop wordplay, funk rhythms and jazzy textures” and called the album “an impressive display of skills, intelligently arranged and performed.” In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source‘s 100 Best Rap Albums. On November 2, 2015, twenty years after its release, the album was certified Gold. The album stands out from The Roots’ iconic discography as it showcased a pioneering live band that put their own spin on a genre that was still coming into its own.

3LP Track listing
Side A
A1 Intro / There’s Something Goin’ On
A2 Proceed
A3 Distortion To Static
A4 Mellow My Man
A5 I Remain Calm

Side B
B1 Datskat
B2 Lazy Afternoon
B3 ? vs. Rahzel
B4 Do You Want More?!!!??!

Side C
C1 What Goes On Pt. 7
C2 Essaywhuman?!!!??!
C3 Swept Away
C4 You Ain’t Fly

Side D
D1 Silent Treatment
D2 The Lesson Pt. 1
D3 The Unlocking

Bonus Tracks
Side E
E1 Proceed II Feat. Roy Ayers
E2 Proceed III – available for the first time digitally
E3 Proceed IV (AJ Shine Mix) – available for the first time digitally
E4 Proceed V (Beatminerz Mix) – available for the first time digitally
E5 Silent Treatment (Kelo’s Remix) – available for the first time digitally

Side F
F1 Silent Treatment (Beatminerz Remix) – available for the first time digitally
F2 Silent Treatment (Black Thought’s 87 You And Yours Mix) – available for the first time digitally
F3 Silent Treatment (Question’s Mix) – available for the first time digitally
F4 Silent Treatment (Street Mix) – available for the first time digitally

4LP and Digital Deluxe Track listing
Side A
A1 Intro / There’s Something Goin’ On
A2 Proceed
A3 Distortion To Static
A4 Mellow My Man
A5 I Remain Calm

Side B
B1 Datskat
B2 Lazy Afternoon
B3 ? vs. Rahzel
B4 Do You Want More?!!!??!

Side C
C1 What Goes On Pt. 7
C2 Essaywhuman?!!!??!
C3 Swept Away
C4 You Ain’t Fly

Side D
D1 Silent Treatment
D2 The Lesson Pt. 1
D3 The Unlocking

Bonus Tracks
Side E
E1 Proceed II Feat. Roy Ayers
E2 Proceed III – available for the first time digitally
E3 Proceed IV (AJ Shine Mix) – available for the first time digitally
E4 Proceed V (Beatminerz Mix) – available for the first time digitally
E5 Silent Treatment (Kelo’s Remix) – available for the first time digitally

Side F
F1 Silent Treatment (Beatminerz Remix) – available for the first time digitally
F2 Silent Treatment (Black Thought’s 87 You And Yours Mix) – available for the first time digitally
F3 Silent Treatment (Question’s Mix) – available for the first time digitally
F4 Silent Treatment (Street Mix) – available for the first time digitally

Side G
G1 In Your Dreams Kid (I’m Every MC) – unreleased
G2 The Ultimate (Original ’94 Version) – unreleased
G3 ……(dot dot dot…on & on) – unreleased
G4 Pffat Time – available for the first time digitally

Side H
H1 Swept Away (Original Draft) – unreleased
H2 It’s Coming
H3 Lazy Afternoon (Alternate Version) – unreleased
H4 Distortion To Static (Freestyle Mix) [Clean] – available for the first time digitally
H5 Distortion To Static (Quest Jim Mix) [Clean] – available for the first time digitally

Armin van Buuren and Steve Aoki to Launch Exclusive New SiriusXM Dance Channels

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SiriusXM announced today that both Armin van Buuren and Steve Aoki will launch their own dance music streaming channels exclusively on SiriusXM on Wednesday, February 3.

A State of Armin will feature the best selections in new and upcoming trance and progressive dance music, as well as classics from both Armin van Buuren and his collaborators from over the past 20 years. The channel will also feature A State of TranceArmin van Buuren’s long running weekly show where listeners get to hear Armin debut new and exclusive music and DJ sets from his studio in Amsterdam and from festivals around the world. Additional shows launching at a later date include Armin’s recently launched World Wide Club 20 show and Armada Next, the radio show of leading dance music label Armada Music, of which Armin van Buuren is a co-founder, hosted by Armada Music CEO Maykel PironArmin van Buuren is widely respected as one of the most successful artists in dance music over the last 15 years, having collaborated with everyone from Rudimental and Van Halen’s David Lee Roth to the late Avicii. From mainstage performances at Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland, to his own widely celebrated A State of Trance imprint, Armin is a long-time festival headliner who has sold out arenas worldwide.

Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio will feature Steve Aoki curating and playing dance remixes of the top pop and dance hits as well as his own original tracks. Additionally, listeners will hear Aoki’s favorite songs handpicked by him. The new channel will air Steve Aoki’s Remix Rewind, where Aoki hand picks his favorite 5 remixes of the week, and Aoki’s House, Aoki’s weekly mix show. Two-time Grammy-nominated DJ/producer, Dim Mak Records founder, fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur Steve Aoki stands as one of the most successful American cross-genre artists, solidified via dozens of multi-platinum releases, multiple awards, billions of music and video streams and innovative cross-platform projects.

“I’ve been doing what I do for over twenty years now, and I can safely say that sharing the music you love with so many people is the most rewarding thing there is,” said Armin van Buuren. “Launching this new full-time streaming channel on SiriusXM is a testament to the amazing relationship we have and gives me the chance to share my love for music with even more people. A State Of Armin is where it’s at!”

“I am so excited to announce the launch of my first digital channel, Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio, on SiriusXM. I’ve always loved how a remix is an opportunity for an artist to put their own creative spin on a track they love, and I’m stoked to be able to team up with SiriusXM to give these remixes a platform of their own. Launching today. Tune in then,” said Steve Aoki.

Armin van Buuren’s A State of Armin and Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio will launch on Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00 pm ET on the SiriusXM app. Beginning February 3, Pandora will also debut two companion playlists, A State of Armin and Steve Aoki’s Remix Radar, featuring a selection of tracks spinning on their SiriusXM channels plus some of their most popular music streaming on Pandora.

The launch of both new dance channels further expands SiriusXM’s relationships with Armin van Buuren and Steve AokiArmin van Buuren has hosted a weekly show, A State of Sundays on SiriusXM for over 10 years. Steve Aoki has hosted a weekly show, Steve Aoki’s Remix Rewind, on SiriusXM’s BPM channel for the past 7 years.

Armin van Buuren’s A State of Armin and Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio are the latest addition to SiriusXM’s stable of music channels created with iconic artists including The Beatles, U2, Bruce SpringsteenTom Petty, Pearl Jam, Eminem, LL COOL J, Phish, Garth BrooksKenny ChesneyKirk Franklin, Diplo, Bob Marley, B.B. King, Elvis PresleyFrank Sinatra and more.

Subscribers are able to listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

New Channels Honoring Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Motown Launch on SiriusXM

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SiriusXM announced new limited-engagement channels and specialty programming as a part of SiriusXM Celebrates Black History Month, beginning today, through March 1.

Limited-engagement channels, saluting powerful, pioneering Black artists, Aretha FranklinJimi HendrixMiles Davis, and recognizing the sounds and artists from legendary record label, Motown, will be available throughout the month of February on the SiriusXM app, internet connected devices and smart speakers in your home.  Each of these channels will also be available on a respective satellite channel for a limited time, see details below.

SiriusXM has collaborated with these historic artists and their teams to create unique, hand-crafted radio channels that listeners and fans will find exclusively on SiriusXM. For information on these music channels please visit:  siriusxm.com/bhmartists

The Aretha Franklin Channel will pay homage to the ‘Queen of Soul’ by featuring Aretha’s iconic catalog, from her early recordings to biggest hits, which have withstood the test of time.  Listeners can also expect to hear music from artists that have been influenced by Aretha.  The Aretha Franklin Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category.  Channel 49 (Soul Town) will become The Aretha Franklin Channel from February 15 at 12:00 pm ET through February 21.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience Channel will immerse listeners into the world of the legendary rock guitarist and singer, who redefined music with his compositions on the electric guitar, with studio and live performances, demos and original programming. The deep influence of Hendrix will be represented on “My Hendrix Experience,” a show curated by guest DJs, who will share their love of Hendrix and his music. Additionally, the channel will feature music from artists that influenced Hendrix, as well as those that were influenced by him and that have covered his music.  The Jimi Hendrix Experience Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category.  Channel 27 (Deep Tracks) will become The Jimi Hendrix Experience Channel from February 8 at 12:00 pm ET through February 14.

Miles Davis Radio will honor one of the most significant and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz music by showcasing music from over 100 of Davis’ albums and featuring alumni band members as hosts. These band members include Marcus MillerLenny WhiteJohn BeasleyJoey DeFrancescoVince Wilburn Jr., and others.  Miles Davis Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Jazz/Standards category.  Channel 67 (Real Jazz) will become Miles Davis Radio from February 22 at 12:00 pm ET through February 28.

The Motown Channel will celebrate the iconic record label envisioned by Berry Gordy, that generated history-making artists, who changed music forever.  The channel will feature music from Smokey RobinsonDiana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin GayeStevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Jackson 5 and more. A special virtual event, celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Supremes, with founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, will also be broadcast on the channel.  The Motown Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Channel 49 (Soul Town) will become The Motown Channel from February 1 at 12:00 pm ET through February 7.

Also beginning today, Pandora will celebrate Black History Month with the launch of a new Wake Up! Mode on the Black Music Forever station. The Mode will feature Black artists and thought leaders reflecting on songs that capture their journey from childhood to adulthood, great loves, biggest triumphs, and more. With special commentary and song selections from Robert GlasperDeon ColeKirk FranklinEster Dean to Kiana Lede, Jon Batiste and more, the new Wake Up! Mode will highlight the music that inspires them to make every day into a better tomorrow.

SiriusXM Celebrates Black History Month will extend across an array of music channels throughout the month of February, with specialty programming dedicated to iconic Black artists who have impacted the history of music. See the featured broadcast schedule below.  For information on SiriusXM Celebrates Black History Month specialty programming and full broadcast schedule,  please visit: siriusxm.com/black-history-month

Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio (ch. 19) will celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday on February 6 with a special “All Bob, All Day,” format playing only music from the Bob Marley repertoire in between a series of special programs that begin with a new children’s show hosted by Ziggy Marley inspired by Ziggy’s Grammy-winning Family Time album and the recently-released follow up More Family Time. Additional programming will feature an exclusive “Survivor 76” party mix from DJ GQ, as well as highlights of the annual “Reggae Jam Session” concert, which traditionally closes the annual birthday celebrations at the Marley Museum in Kingston. The highlights line-up include the late great legends Toots Hibbert and Betty Wright and new performances from Kabaka Pyramid, Papa Michigan, Richie Spice, Tifa, Tanya StephensSkip MarleyJo Mersa Marley, and Agent Sasco. Country star Kenny Chesney will kick off the birthday weekend programming as a guest DJ, playing some of his favorite Bob Marley recordings and sharing how reggae music impacted his life and career, on Friday, February 5 at 7 p.m. ET. Special programming will continue to air on the channel beyond Marley’s birthday in honor of Black History Month.

B.B. King’s Bluesville Powered by The Blues Foundation (ch. 74) will pay tribute to the founding artists of blues music and the prominent artists who continue to move blues music forward.  Hourly vignettes, presented in partnership with The Blues Foundation, will salute legendary Black artists of the blues including, Muddy Waters, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee HookerEtta JamesRobert JohnsonKoko Taylor, B.B. King and more.  The channel will also feature exclusive live performances at SiriusXM’s studios from Buddy GuyShemekia Copeland, Keb’ Mo’, Gaye Adegbalola, Gary Clark Jr.Irma ThomasJoe Lewis Walker and more.

Heart & Soul (ch. 48) will host Common for “There’s a Beautiful Revolution Happening” Town Hall event, to celebrate his latest album, There’s a Beautiful Revolution Happening Pt. 1., which is meant to uplift, heal and inspire those that are dealing with racial injustices.  The one-hour event will broadcast on February 20 at 4 p.m. ET.

Hip Hop Nation (ch. 44) will spotlight today’s most paramount and ground-breaking Black artists impacting music now. All month long, the channel will give credit where credit is due to artists such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and more, with specially-produced segments.

Kirk Franklin’s Praise (ch. 64) will see Franklin in conversation with legendary gospel artists Jonathan McReynoldsKierra Sheard and more led by both Franklin and our own Isaac Carree, as they discuss the meaning of Black History Month. “Honoring the Legends of Gospel Music on Kirk Franklin’s Praise” will air Saturday, February 20 at 9 a.m. ET.

SiriusXM Celebrates Black History Month programming is available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios, the SiriusXM app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.

Non-Traditional Mens Wedding Bands

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Gold, Silver, and Platinum are without a doubt the three most popular metals in jewelry production, specifically when it comes to men’s wedding bands. With social recognition, durability, and a stable market value, the big three aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.  While some will stick with these traditional choices, there is an ever growing avant-garde list of materials for the non-traditional men’s wedding bands. The selection is vast and ranges from ultra light, ultra strong, obscure elements from the world of auto racing, dinosaur bones, and meteorite shards which have been flying around the universe for billions of years.

Obscure elements like titanium, carbon, and tungsten have always been associated with the high end automotive world. Lighter, stronger materials are engineered into exhaust construction, monocoque chassis, and engine blocks. The high strength and low mass attributes are perfect for jewelry construction in the same way. With a rise in popularity using these metals in time piece construction, the door was wide open for rings. Mens wedding bands are going to get banged around. The stronger the construction, the lighter it wears on the finger, the longer it will stay on and not be cast aside as an annoyance.

Dinosaur bones and fossils are a rising star in the world of non traditional mens wedding bands. While metals like gold have existed on the earth for 3 billion years, and dinosaur bones or gem bones have only existed for 150 million years, there is something fascinating about utilizing a material from an extinct creature that existed long before any inkling of humanity. A certain masculinity goes along with hunting, bones, and fossils, these dinosaur bone rings are one type of jewelry that relishes in that more than others.

Why simply set your sights only on elements found on our planet, there is a whole universe out there. The use of meteorites in jewelry production is a practice which has been in place for thousands of years. Recently, watch companies have began to take advantage of the unique patterns and visual presence in dial construction, mens wedding bands would soon follow. The meteorite element is easily meshed with other metals in construction, and offers an undeniable cool factor and story. The downside, this material can be prone to rust and does require more care and maintenance here on earth than in the vacuum of space.

Whether it’s elements from deep inside the periodic table, bones exhumed from deep inside the earth, or giant rocks slamming into earth from deep space, the non traditional category of mens wedding bands is there to match the creativity and intrigue of the wearer.

Breitling: The Most Exquisite Luxury Watch Collection in the Market

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Every watch lover has undoubtedly seen the winged B logo. Well, that is the iconic trademark of a renowned watch brand, Breitling. This company is one of the leading watchmakers of high-class luxury timepieces. Its famous collections like Colt, Navitimer, Chronomat, and Superocean are also the best in the market.

Top 4 Breitling Watch Collections

The Colt Series

Breitling watches in the Colt series are one-of-a-kind. It is a collection of the most luxurious timepieces in the industry today. It offers sophisticated modern designs with high-end technological features. Breitling’s Colt watch collection is perfect for any occasion, whether for fashion or sports.

The Navitimer Series

One of the best Breitling watches of all time comes from the brand’s Navitimer series. Its models are dedicated to being the helping hand in aviation, especially to pilots. Navitimer watches act as a pilot’s partner to calculate some essential things needed in a flight. Besides that, this collection is also one of Breitling’s top-sellers.

The Chronomat Series

Since 1941, Breitling’s Chronomat has been one of the top-selling watch collections globally. It is also one of Breitling’s most expensive and luxurious models. This series focuses on producing excellent chronographs with precise and accurate caliber movements.

The Breitling Superocean Series

One of the main reasons why Breitling’s Superocean series is adored by most pilots and seamen is its chronometric precision. It is a perfect watch collection suitable for every environment, whether on air, water, and land. The iconic watch brand, Breitling, is renowned for its pilot watches. However, the Superocean melted the hearts of divers throughout the world.

5 Latest Breitling Watches in 2021

The Breitling Bentley B05 White Dial Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

The Breitling AB0521U0/A755 from the Bentley series is perhaps one of the brand’s top-selling models. Its sophisticated design is well-known throughout the whole watch industry. If you want to enter the luxury realm, you have to purchase one of Breitling’s Bentley timepieces. You can order it online at The Watch Company’s shopping website for a tax-free price of ¥1,063,455.

This men’s watch incorporates a stunning white dial that displays a date window, luminous-filled silver-toned hands, stick-type hour markers, and three additional sub-dials, all fitted in a 49 mm casing made from stainless steel. Besides its premium aesthetic design, this timepiece also comes with 100 meters of water resistance and 70 hours of power reserve.

The Breitling Bentley GMT Black Dial Titanium Men’s Watch

Another stunning watch from the Bentley series is the Breitling EB043335-BD78. It comes in a 45 mm stainless steel casing resistant to water for up to 100 meters. This timepiece also has a fantastic power reserve that lasts 70 long hours.

The Breitling Bentley GMT Light Body Men’s Watch also boasts its sophisticated black dial that displays the iconic Breitling logo, additional three sub-dials, and luminous hands and hour markers. You can purchase it at The Watch Company’s website for a tax-free price of ¥827,182.

The Breitling Galactic Mother of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Ladies’ Watch

One of the top-selling Breitling watches on the market is the model A7433053/A780 from the Galactic series. It incorporates the iconic winged B logo at the top part of the face. The Mother of Pearl dial also shows a date display, luminous steel hands, and diamond hour markers. The 36 mm stainless casing is matched with a luxurious diamond-packed bezel.

This timepiece is what any lady out there would want. It is offered online by The Watch Company for a price of ¥777,182. This watch also has some upshots to provide, like 100 meters of water resistance and a good power reserve.

The Breitling Avenger Blackbird Titanium Men’s Watch

This high-performance men’s watch from Breitling’s Avenger series is a work of art. It comes with a beautiful black dial that displays luminous-filled hour markers and black steel hands, all packed in a 44 mm black titanium casing with Canvas bands.

One of the best things about the Breitling V17311AT/BD74 is its water-resistance, which goes up to 200 meters. You can achieve these premium features after buying this watch on The Watch Company for ¥718,091.

The Breitling Bentley B06 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Men’s Watch

Lastly, this men’s watch is one of Breitling’s best-selling models in the market. The Bentley AB061112/G768 incorporates an intricate yet stunning silver dial, fitted in a 49 mm premium stainless steel casing. It is resistant to water for up to 100 meters and is available online for a price of ¥877,182.

Takeaway

Since Breitling’s introduction in 1884, this iconic watch brand has been the principal partner of aviation and maritime. Well, who does not want exquisite pilot and diving watches? So, buy one now at The Watch Company, and you surely won’t regret it.

How to Add Several Songs to TikTok

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TikTok doesn’t allow adding multiple music tracks to your video. So, if you want to add two or more songs to your clip, you can’t do it within the app. Fortunately, you can merge the songs beforehand. This article outlines how to add songs to TikTok videos to produce catchy and engaging content.

Getting the Songs Ready

Start with picking the songs you are going to use in your TikTok video. Think of how many music tracks you want to combine since you will need to download them on your device. Feel free to choose any songs you like.

You can download music tracks from any reliable web resource. For instance, you can use royalty free music sites, such as BenSound, Icons8, Soundstripe or Epidemic Sound. When downloading files, use Internet security suites that ensure a high level of identity protection

Downloading Song Mixer Apps

TikTok doesn’t have advanced video editing capabilities. If you want to put two songs together on TikTok clips, you need to use third-party tools. The modern market offers plenty of cross-platform products for merging songs. With their help, you can combine two or more audio tracks and create unusual clips.

If you are using a mobile app, you don’t need to transfer video from a computer to your smartphone. However, if you are going to work with a PC, you can use powerful video editing tools.

The best TikTok video editing apps:

ViaMaker is a relatively new product released by Bytedance. It contains an extensive number of music tracks, a rich array of magical effects and innovative filters.

BeeCut is an all-in-one choice that will come in handy for novice users. With BeeCut, you can complement your TikTok clips with filters, transitions, frame-in-frame effects, etc. Also, it is possible to crop, cut and rotate your videos.

Quik is another video editing app you can use absolutely for free. You can use 23 video styles, emojis, captions, frames and video trimming tools.

InShot is a free video editing app with plenty of video trimming options, effects, filters, a music library, background blur tools, etc.

VideoShow is a feature-rich video editor with broad functionality that allows you to create first-class clips without any hassle. It includes 50 themes, fonts, filters, and allows you to add background music.

Editing Several Songs

Run the app which you are going to use to combine two songs on TikTok. Before merging multiple songs, you need to trim them.

Select the Trim Audio option and choose a music track. Once the process is completed, save the trimmed song by tapping on the corresponding icon. This way, you can trim as many music tracks as you want.

Once you cut all the songs, you will need to combine them to add them to your video. To do this, select the Merge Audio feature and choose the audio tracks you’ve previously trimmed. Once you get a single clip with different songs, you can use it to create exciting content on TikTok.

Edit Your Video in TikTok

You can further edit your audio clip in the TikTok app. A music note icon will appear in the menu located on the right of the screen. To trim a song, enable the audio editing options and drag the slider over the track. When you get the desired duration, click on the checkmark to trim the music track.

Besides, you can apply audio effects, such as squirrel, elf, microphone (high timbre), giant, baritone (low timbre), vibration, electro (mechanical). The app allows you to add one sound effect to a video.

Combine Everything on TikTok

Start by checking out whether the video and the audio track have the same duration. If you edit your video on a computer, make sure you’ve transferred the audio to your smartphone. Now, you can use this sound as background music for your TikTok. Follow these steps to upload a video on TikTok:

STEP 1. Tap on a “+” icon and select the video from the Gallery to import it to the TikTok app. At the top of the screen, you can see an “Add a Sound” icon.

Once you tap on it, you will see the TikTok Sounds section. It includes a slew of songs in different genres. These trimmed music tracks are suitable for short video clips. You can complement your video with any of the songs available in this section.

However, you can skip this step since this section doesn’t contain tracks with a mix of multiple songs.

STEP 2. In the top-right corner of the screen, you can see “My sounds”.  Tap on it to select an audio track stored on your device.

STEP 3. Choose the song that you have merged for your clip. After that, you can record a video or select the one from your gallery. It is also possible to pick which part of the song you want to play in your clip.

 

Cool Tricks for TikTok Video

Once you’ve learned how to add songs to TikTok, check out whether your clip doesn’t contain background noise or strange transitions. Follow these TikTok tips to enhance your content.

Tweak Background Music

To create decent clips, you need to fix the sound in your video and get rid of background noise. Fortunately, TikTok has a special feature that allows you to remove the background noise. Once you record the audio, select the Mixer icon located in the upper-right corner.

Drag the Original sound slider to the left to eliminate the in-camera sound and play with the Soundtrack slider to increase/decrease the volume of the song you’ve just added to your clip.

Trim the Audio Length

When uploading a song from your smartphone, TikTok will play the first 15 seconds of the audio track by default. However, you may need to use a specific part of the song.

TikTok allows you to trim the audio track to the desired 15-second length. Next to the Mixer icon, you will find the Trim icon. Drag it to the starting point and choose the length of the song. Once you have selected an audio clip, it will be highlighted in blue. As soon as you have achieved the desired result, tap on the Done button.

Check Out TikTok Trending Songs

Google Assistant or Siri can help you to keep track of the trending TikTok songs. Run the app and choose a clip you want to use. Now, you will need to use another smartphone.

If you have an iPhone, activate Siri and ask it to recognize this song. Once the music recognition is successful, the name of the track will be displayed on the screen. The same applies to Android devices. However, with them, you should use Google Assistant.

It is also possible to use Shazam for finding songs on TikTok. Shazam is one of the most widely-used apps for song recognition. As with Siri and Google Assistant, you will need to use another smartphone to recognize the audio track.

Play the TikTok video with the song you want to identify on one smartphone and use another mobile device to run Shazam. If the app recognizes the music track, you will instantly see the results.

Also, you can read users’ comments to find out which songs are currently trending on TikTok. Even if the author of the video doesn’t mention the name of the music track, you can scroll through the comments and try to find it there.

Search for Trending Music in TikTok

You can also find the most popular music tracks within the app. Head over to the Music tab and select the Trending section. Swipe right to check out the entire collection. You can also bookmark your favorite songs. Just tap on the corresponding icon to add a particular song to the My Favorite tab.

Borrow Someone Else’s Music

If you want to use an audio clip created by other users, you can visit the Album art section located in the lower-right corner of the screen. There, you can find a great song for lip-syncing or dancing.

In the Album art section, you can see all the users that have added this song to their videos. Spice up your clip by customizing it. To do it, just tap on the Record button. You can save your video or fine-tune it by using a third-party video-editing app.

Use TikTok Morph Filter

The TikTok Morph filter allows you to create a smooth transition between multiple pictures of someone’s face. Also, you can use face swap apps for this purpose.

Due to advanced face-recognition technology, the filter can detect faces in images and create smooth transitions between several photos of someone’s face.

Search and Find TikTok Videos by Sound

If you want to find videos that use a particular song, find and play a clip that contains your favorite audio track. Choose the spinning record icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Also, you can tap on a scrolling sound link located at the bottom.

The pop-up page will appear showing a particular music track. You can bookmark the song, share it, search for the video clips that use this sound. It’s also possible to record your video with this song.

Besides, you can use the Discover screen section to find the music track you like.

Be Careful When Uploading Your Video

Whether you use third-party tools or not, it is impossible to change the clips that have already appeared in the feed. If you have decided to change your video, you should do all the steps again, from adjusting the timeline to applying filters.

Best Synthwave Artists You Should Listen While Studying

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Most of us prefer listening to some music while studying because, as surprising as it may sound, it helps us to concentrate and keeps our brain focused on information processing. But music has to be rhythmic and atmospheric, which is why synthwave belongs to the most popular styles among college students.

Best Synthwave Artists To Listen To While Studying

Here are some synthwave artists worth checking:

  • Kavinsky – it provides this retro, vintage feel that many of us love. This French producer knows his trade and delivers one of the most classic vibes. It is also good to study along because the pulsating rhythms and some repetitions help to memorize things. It inspires your brain to associate music with some odd terms that you have to master.
  • M83 – remember the main theme from the movie “Oblivion”? One of the most amazing artists in the genre with great videos that are also worth checking. It will keep you busy for hours, which is why it wouldn’t hurt to check Top Essay Writing reviews and see what will work for you or leave your thoughts if you have already used something. Sharing your opinion will help people to make safe choices and achieve success! It also improves one’s karma, as some would say!

 

  • Scandroid – a Los Angeles-based artist who uses mostly analog synths and great feats that will make you feel focused on words as well. His music has a soothing feel that helps to overcome anxiety and stress. It also helps to get rid of distractions as it begs for your attention.
  • Lazerhawk – mostly known for the track “overdrive” and various anime series that come along, this artist is worth checking, although he is not too famous. If you want to find something special in the genre, this is it. His music is a great study companion for many students like you. He may not be as famous as M83, yet once you discover some of his tracks, you will thank me later! Now, if you want to share your opinion about anything educational, check LetsGradeIt and find out what is worth your attention. You can leave your opinion as well.
  • Perturbator – his dark pulsating melodies will attract even those people who are not used to synthwave music. Still, as one of the established artists, this French musician (James Kent) knows how to keep you focused with complex tasks as you study or how to help you dance around the room. Check some of his tracks and discover why he is so popular!

The Stress Factor & Music As You Learn

Regardless of what style of music you may choose, one of the most important qualities of listening to something as you study is getting rid of some factors that take your attention away. For example, synthwave music is often associated with sci-fi or anime, which is why it creates a certain environment that makes you feel glued to every sound. Your brain becomes active and the tiredness is approached differently. Even if you have never tried studying and listening to music at the same time, try it out at least once to see how much better you will feel!

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Merissa likes exploring education and culture through the lens of technology and innovative solutions, which is why her posts always offer surprising ideas and tips. Using her vast experience, she knows how to inspire and make the most boring things interesting. Follow Merissa to approach your challenges differently, to have fun, and learn!

 

 

1-Minute Tip For Artists: Dance, Dance, Dance

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Can you do The Moonwalk, the Funky Chicken, The Slide, the glide, the two-step? You can? Great! No? Great!

The Band Shares Rousing Unreleased Live Version Of “The Weight”

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In the spring of 1971, The Band set off to Europe where they hadn’t played since their tumultuous tour with Bob Dylan in 1966, where they were booed every night as the folk rock purists felt betrayed by Dylan who had gone electric, backed by his band The Hawks who would soon after become The Band. Not having played there in five years, The Band – Garth Hudson (keyboards, piano, horn), Levon Helm (drums, vocals, mandolin), Richard Manuel (keyboards, vocals, drums), Rick Danko (bass, vocals, fiddle) and Robbie Robertson (guitar, piano, vocals) – were understandably weary and didn’t know what to expect, but instead of boos they received a rapturous response at their first concert in Hamburg, Germany and would go on to play for one enthusiastic crowd after another. “Each member of The Band was on a musical high. Everybody playing and singing at the top of their game. Each night, from Amsterdam to Paris to Copenhagen, the spirit kept rising,” remarks Robertson. When it came to the band’s concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in June 1971, they wanted to document it so their label EMI taped it on a 4-track machine.

For the first time ever, this concert recording is being released 50 years after it was laid to tape, and will be available as part of the 50th anniversary editions of the band’s classic third album, Stage Fright, releasing February 12 via Capitol/UMe in a suite of newly remixed, remastered and expanded packages, including a multi-format Super Deluxe Edition box set (2CD/Blu-ray/1LP/7-inch); digital, 2CD, 180-gram black vinyl, and limited edition 180-gram color vinyl version. Live At The Royal Albert Hall, 1971 is an exhilarating 20-song set that captures The Band firing on all cylinders and delivering thrilling performances of songs from their then-recently released Stage Fright record, alongside their most popular tracks from Music From Big Pink and the self-titled sophomore “Brown Album” such as “The Weight,” “King Harvest (Has Surely Come),” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Across The Great Divide,” “Chest Fever,” and inspired covers of Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released” and the Stevie Wonder-penned, Four Tops hit, “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever.” With the help of mixer Bob Clearmountain, these recordings have been restored five decades later, allowing listeners to experience what Robertson calls, “One of the greatest live concerts The Band ever played.”

All the Anniversary Edition releases were overseen by principal songwriter Robertson and boast a new stereo mix by Clearmountain from the original multi-track masters. For the first time, the album is being presented in the originally planned song order. In addition to Live at the Royal Albert Hall, June 1971, the box set, CD and digital configurations feature a bevy of unreleased recordings, including alternate versions of “Strawberry Wine” and “Sleeping;” and seven unearthed field recordings, Calgary Hotel Recordings, 1970, a fun and loose, impromptu late night hotel jam session between Robertson, Danko and Manuel of several Stage Fright songs recorded while the album was in the mixing stage plus a host of covers.

Ahead of the release, The Band has shared the rousing performance of their timeless song, “The Weight,” which comes on the heels off the recent releases of the live version of Stage Fright standout “Time To Kill” and the alternate mix of “Sleeping.”

Exclusively for the box set, Clearmountain has also created a new 5.1 surround mix and a hi-res stereo mix of the album, bonus tracks and the live show, presented on Blu-ray. All the new audio mixes have been mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. The set also includes an exclusive reproduction of the Spanish pressing of The Band’s 1971 7-inch vinyl single for “Time To Kill” b/w “The Shape I’m In” in their new stereo mixes and a photo booklet with new notes by Robertson and touring photographer John Scheele, who recorded the Calgary Hotel Recordings; plus a reprinting of the original Los Angeles Times album review by famed critic Robert Hilburn; three classic photo lithographs; and a wealth of photographs from Scheele and several other photographers.

As with the acclaimed 50th anniversary collections for Music From Big Pink and the self-titled record, Clearmountain and Robertson’s approach to remixing the beloved album was done with the utmost care and respect for the music and what The Band represents. “Doing new mixes on these songs with Bob Clearmountain has been a gift and special opportunity,” Robertson writes in the new liner notes. “Glyn Johns and Todd [Rundgren] did a terrific job on the original mixes in England while The Band was on the Festival Express train tour across Canada with Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. We had always been part of the mixing process before, which left something on this album feeling a little unfinished. Clearmountain has taken this music and given it the sonic lift it deserves. The album has become a whole new listening experience with the original song order and the depth of these mixes.” The result is a new mix that allows listeners to hear these timeless songs clearer than ever before. “There may be some purists that prefer ‘the way it was,’ and of course that’s always readily available,” adds Robertson. “I’m enjoying this new version, this story, this musical journey. It feels like a fulfillment and I know my brothers in The Band would definitely agree.”

Whereas the electrifying Live at the Royal Albert Hall concert showcases The Band playing as good as they ever did, The Calgary Hotel Recordings, 1970 offer a glimpse into a different kind of performance, the kind of fun, spur-of-the-moment jam sessions that were bound to happen whenever the guys were together in a hotel room or backstage on tour. As Robertson started to run through some of The Band’s new songs recently recorded for Stage Fright, photographer Scheele, who was traveling with the group on the Festival Express, hit record on his portable cassette recorder and captured the spontaneous performance late at night on July 3, 1970 in Calgary, the last stop of the legendary tour. The field recordings, which feature Robertson on guitar and vocals with Danko harmonizing and playing rhythm and Manuel joining in on vocals and harmonica, are a fascinating document that lets fans hear the friends letting loose and having a good time together doing what they loved to do.

Released on August 17, 1970, Stage Fright features two of The Band’s best-known songs, “The Shape I’m In” and the title track, both of which showcased inspired lead vocal performances by Manuel and Danko, respectively and became staples in the group’s live shows. Recorded over 12 days on the stage of the Woodstock Playhouse, the album was self-produced by The Band for the first time and engineered and mixed by Todd Rundgren with additional mixing by Glyn Johns. Coming off the heels of the band’s monumental debut and sophomore records, Stage Fright cemented The Band as one of the most exciting and important musical acts of the ‘60s and ‘70s. As noted music critic Robert Hilburn wrote in his glowing review for the Los Angeles Times, “Like the first two albums, the new one features a staggering display of musical prowess – superb instrumentation, precise vocals and rich, timeless lyrics,” adding, “At least five of the songs, including ‘The Rumor,’ ‘Daniel and the Sacred Harp, ‘The Shape I’m In’ and ‘Time to Kill’ rank comfortably alongside ‘The Weight,’ The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down’ and a few others as the best things the group has ever done.” Stage Fright peaked at #5 on Billboard, surpassing The Band’s first two albums, and went gold.

For the 50th Anniversary collection, the sequence has been changed to present Stage Fright with the originally planned song order. “On the album, we used a different sequence to feature and encourage Richard and Levon’s songwriting participation,” Robertson reveals. “Over time, I pined for our first song order, because it pulls you right into the Stage Fright scenario.”

Fifty years on, lifelong fans and those just discovering The Band can experience the album in a whole new way, sounding better than ever, or for the first time.

Stage Fright (50th Anniversary Edition) Tracklisting

CD1; Digital
1. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show
2. The Shape I’m In
3. Daniel And The Sacred Harp
4. Stage Fright
5. The Rumor
6. Time To Kill
7. Just Another Whistle Stop
8. All La Glory
9. Strawberry Wine
10. Sleeping
Bonus Tracks
11. Strawberry Wine (Alternate Mix) *
12. Sleeping (Alternate Mix) *
Calgary Hotel Room Recordings, 1970 *
13. Get Up Jake (#1) *
14. Get Up Jake (#2) *
15. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show *
16. Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu *
17. Calgary Blues *
18. Before You Accuse Me *
19. Mojo Hannah *
* Previously unreleased

CD2; Digital
Live At Royal Albert Hall, June 1971
(Previously Unreleased)
1. The Shape I’m In
2. Time To Kill
3. The Weight
4. King Harvest (Has Surely Come)
5. Strawberry Wine
6. Rockin’ Chair
7. Look Out Cleveland
8. I Shall Be Released
9. Stage Fright
10. Up On Cripple Creek
11. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show
12. We Can Talk
13. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
14. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
15. Across the Great Divide
16. The Unfaithful Servant
17. Don’t Do It
18. The Genetic Method
19. Chest Fever
20. Rag Mama Rag

Blu-ray
Stereo and 5.1 Surround
High Resolution Audio: 96 kHz/24 bit

DISC 1
1. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show
2. The Shape I’m In
3. Daniel And The Sacred Harp
4. Stage Fright
5. The Rumor
6. Time To Kill
7. Just Another Whistle Stop
8. All La Glory
9. Strawberry Wine
10. Sleeping
Bonus Tracks
11. Strawberry Wine (Alternate Mix) *
12. Sleeping (Alternate Mix) *

Previously unreleased
DISC 2
Live At Royal Albert Hall, June 1971
(Previously Unreleased)
1. The Shape I’m In
2. Time To Kill
3. The Weight
4. King Harvest (Has Surely Come)
5. Strawberry Wine
6. Rockin’ Chair
7. Look Out Cleveland
8. I Shall Be Released
9. Stage Fright
10. Up On Cripple Creek
11. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show
12. We Can Talk
13. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
14. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
15. Across the Great Divide
16. The Unfaithful Servant
17. Don’t Do It
18. The Genetic Method
19. Chest Fever
20. Rag Mama Rag
1LP (33 1/3 RPM)
180g black vinyl (included in the box set and available individually); ltd. edition 180g multi-colored vinyl (available individually)
Side One
1. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show
2. The Shape I’m In
3. Daniel And The Sacred Harp
4. Stage Fright
5. The Rumor
Side Two
1. Time To Kill
2. Just Another Whistle Stop
3. All La Glory
4. Strawberry Wine
5. Sleeping
“Time To Kill” (Original 1971 7” Capitol Single, Spanish Pressing)
Time To Kill
The Shape I’m In

3 Doors Down Announce ‘The Better Life’ 20th Anniversary 3LP Box Set

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On March 26, 3 DOORS DOWN will release a re-mastered, 20th Anniversary Edition of The Better Life album along with the nine-song “Escatawpa Sessions” as a box set on high-quality 3LP vinyl. The “Escatawpa Sessions,” recorded in the band’s Mississippi hometown in 1996, features seven demo versions from The Better Life, as well as three previously unreleased tracks.

The 3LP box set features a custom lithograph, a six-page booklet with never-before-seen photos and extensive liner notes, and interviews with the band and executives from their label and talent agency. A 2CD and an expanded digital album will also be available. The 2CD and digital album each feature four new bonus tracks including, “The Better Life (XX Mix),” a new mix by Grammy Award-winning Chris Lord-Alge, “Kryptonite (2000 Acoustic),” “Be Like That (2000 Acoustic),” and “Wasted Me (With Harp Version).” Pre-order THE BETTER LIFE 20th Anniversary Edition now and listen to the Bonus Track “The Better Life (XX Mix),” HERE. Watch the new lyric video for The Better Life (XX Mix)” on the 3 DOORS DOWN Official YouTube Channel BELOW..

From the explosive, anthemic vulnerability of the No. 1 Mainstream Rock track “Kryptonite” to the subversively sinister warning shot of “Loser” and the working-class lament of “Duck and Run” (the album’s second and third No. 1’s, respectively), not to mention the acoustified wishful thinking of “Be Like That,” The Better Life reminded us all that connecting with the power of great music can bring people together in ways other art forms simply cannot. Without question, The Better Life—which went on to be certified 7x Platinum in the United States alone—was the first “best” rock album of the 2000s. Two full decades later, the impact and enduring resonance of The Better Life remains as true and deep as the day it was first heard.

3 DOORS DOWN frontman and celebrated songwriter Brad Arnold shares, “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we released the album that changed our lives forever. It’s been a wild ride, and I can truly say we’re extremely excited to celebrate The Better Life by playing it front to back this year. I’m really looking forward to rocking and celebrating with our fans this summer. We can’t wait to share the new production; it’s one of the largest and best looking we’ve ever had.”

3 DOORS DOWN continues the 20th Anniversary celebrations of The Better Life with three opportunities to watch them from the safety and comfort of your living room performing live from Nashville, TN. The “3 X LIVE” PPV series kicks off today, February 5, and will feature the band, for the first time, playing their debut album in its entirety, plus three previously unheard songs from their vault. February 19 “Greatest Hits Acoustic” and March 5 “Greatest Hits Live & Electric” will mark the next shows’ dates in the series. The band will vary the setlists for three unique fan experiences.

The “3 X LIVE” PPV series will be streamed and ticketed by Mandolin. Individual show tickets are $20, and the three show bundle is $50. The band will be offering limited and exclusive merchandise packages, including show t-shirts, exclusive posters, and more available during each show. All shows will be available to stream on-demand for 48-Hours from the original date and time.