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‘4 All Ages’ Launched By UMe

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With families spending a lot more time together these days as everyone adjusts to the new normal of working and schooling at home, finding music that parents can enjoy together with their kids can be challenging in a seemingly endless scroll of albums and playlists. A new branded music series 4 All Ages has taken the guesswork of finding music the whole family can listen to with curated collections of timeless classics and some of the biggest and best modern hits across all major genres guaranteed to be family friendly and parent cool.

The just-launched series debuts with 14 playlists spanning pop, rock, reggae, country, disco, dance, soul, hits of the ’80s and ’90s, and the themed titles “Fun Sing-a-long” and “Summer Fun,” “Motown,” “Bedtime Music,” and “Relax & Chill.” Whether parents are wanting to introduce their kids to some of their favorite songs or educate them about a specific genre, 4 All Ages seeks to be the go-to destination for classic and contemporary songs that have been vetted to be appropriate for ages 1 to 100 and that won’t make anyone pull their hair out even after the twentieth listen. The playlists are available domestically and internationally across major streaming services including Amazon Music, Deezer, Gaana, Pandora, QQ Music, Rhapsody, Saavn, Spotify, Tidal and others.

Launched by UMe, a division of Universal Music Group, with more than 350 songs across the 14 playlists, the 4 All Ages series provides hours of family-friendly tunes from today’s hit makers and some of the biggest legends in music. 4 All Ages: Pop Music brings together the biggest and best family-friendly pop hits from Alessia Cara, The Black Eyed Peas, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Justin Bieber, Marshmello & Bastille, OneRepublic while 4 All Ages: Rock Music is an upbeat and up-tempo set that ranges from Imagine Dragons, The Police, and Weezer to guitar heroes Chuck Berry and Eric Clapton. 4 All Ages: Soul Music is a high-energy mix of soul, R&B and funk filled with classics by James Brown, Four Tops, Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Riperton, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations and 4 All Ages: Reggae Music features the giants of the genre including Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Toots & The Maytals, and UB40 for positive reggae vibes for the whole family.

4 All Ages: Dance Music and 4 All Ages: Disco Music are the perfect soundtracks to get everyone active with a daily dance break and 4 All Ages: Sing-A-Long Music is a selection of fun songs for the budding pop or rock star in your family to sing-along to. 4 All Ages: Relax & Chill Music and 4 All Ages: Bedtime Music are designed to help everyone wind down the day with a mellow and mid-tempo mix and get kids to sleep with soothing songs and lullabies.

In addition to featuring songs of universal appeal everyone can love, many of the songs included in the 4 All Ages series are filled with subject matter that will appeal to all ages as well as songs that contain positive messages. 4 All Ages is the perfect destination for those looking for music that is family friendly and parent cool.

4 ALL AGES: 80s MUSIC
Classic family-friendly hits of the ’80s that you already love.

4 ALL AGES: 90s MUSIC
A genre-jumping ode to the best family-friendly jams of the ’90s.

4 ALL AGES: BEDTIME MUSIC
Soothing songs and lullabies to help kids settle down for the night and get them to sleep.

4 ALL AGES: COUNTRY MUSIC
The best family-friendly country songs from today’s biggest stars and country legends.

4 ALL AGES: DANCE MUSIC
High-energy feel-good pop and EDM hits to soundtrack your family dance party.

4 ALL AGES: DISCO MUSIC
A collection of some of the all-time best disco songs that will get the whole family moving and grooving together.

4 ALL AGES: FUN SING-A-LONG MUSIC
Fun family-friendly songs to sing-along to for the budding pop or rock star in your family.

4 ALL AGES: MOTOWN MUSIC
The timeless sounds of classic Motown for the whole family to enjoy.

4 ALL AGES: POP MUSIC
The biggest and best family-friendly pop hits.

4 ALL AGES: REGGAE MUSIC
Positive reggae vibes for the whole family.

4 ALL AGES: RELAX & CHILL MUSIC
Mellow and mid-tempo songs for the whole family to wind down and chill to.

4 ALL AGES: ROCK MUSIC
Upbeat and up-tempo rock and roll through the ages for all ages.

4 ALL AGES: SOUL MUSIC
Get down to this soulful family-friendly mix of classics from legends of soul, R&B and funk.

4 ALL AGES: SUMMER FUN MUSIC
Fun and sunny classic family-friendly songs to soundtrack the summer or get you in a sunshine state of mind.

RBCxMusic launches new series to support Canadian musicians and recording artists during pandemic

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RBCxMusic launches new series to support Canadian musicians and recording artists during pandemic

RBC announced a new virtual performance series, First Up with RBCxMusic that will support and promote emerging Canadian recording artists and musicians through the challenging circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Musicians and recording artists who traditionally rely on income from paid performances continue to experience financial hardship with the suspension of live events. According to a recent survey by Music Canada and Connect Music Licensing, nearly half of artists reported they have lost more than 75% of their income since the crisis.

Applications for First Up with RBCxMusic are now open, and beginning in June, the program will spotlight emerging artists from across Canada who represent a variety of musical genres to celebrate the vast musical talent we have in our country.

RBCxMusic will select more than 100 artists to participate in the program in 2020. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 stipend to perform a 30-minute virtual set hosted on the artist’s personal Instagram channel, with media and promotional support from RBCxMusic. A schedule of each week’s musical performances will be shared at the beginning of the week on the RBCxMusic Instagram Channel, with performances taking place Thursday through Sunday evenings.

In addition to receiving funding and promotional support, recipients will have access to mentorship and networking opportunities with renowned Canadian artists through RBC’s partnership with Live Nation Canada.

First Up with RBCxMusic is open to Canadian recording artists and musicians between the ages 18 and 35, who are in the early stages of their career and seek primary income from their music. Submissions should include a brief biography, song sample, artist imagery and Instagram handle. RBCxMusic will be accepting applications for round one starting today.

RBC has a long-standing commitment to supporting emerging creatives, demonstrated through programs such as the Music Video Production (MVP) Project and the RBC Emerging Artists Project. At RBC we believe the arts play an important role in creating strong and vibrant communities, and in fostering creativity and innovation. Dedicated to supporting the careers and development of emerging artists, RBC offers funding, mentorship and training, as well as networking opportunities. Since 2015, over 13,000 alumni have been supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Project, through the RBC Foundation’s donations totaling over $8 million each year to hundreds of arts organizations across Canada.

1-minute tip for artists: Happiness.

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1-minute tip for artists: Happiness.

What makes you happy? *Listens intently* Good! Share that!

Canada’s Best Selling Kid’s Music Group MINI POP KIDS Releases “Dance Monkey” Video and Announces Daily Digital Content

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Canada’s Best Selling Kid’s Music Group MINI POP KIDS Releases “Dance Monkey” Video and Announces Daily Digital Content

Canada’s best-selling, chart-topping children’s music group MINI POP KIDS have expanded their highly engaging online library of fun, family-friendly content with the release of their newest music video PLUS additional daily content designed to keep fans entertained, moving, and feeling part of a community during stay-at-home practices.

The MINI POP KIDS’ newest music video to the chart-topping track “Dance Monkey” shows the ensemble alongside more than 65 of their dancer friends from across Canada together on ‘home stages’ performing ZOOM-style.

It’s a sign of the times and MINI POP KIDS have risen to the occasion: The members of the Canadian pop supergroup — who range in ages 11 – 14 years old — have transformed coat closets into makeshift recording studios, living rooms into virtual stages, and called on family to ‘direct’ videos and handle cameras, all to create ever-new digital concert-like content — complete with music, fitness and music for everyone to enjoy.

This week, the brand launched Episode One of their innovative and inclusive DANCE @ HOME program. In it, dance enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to grab a “microphone” — think: hairbrush! TV remote! — and join MPK choreographer Jamie Hodgins (Ariana Grande, Madonna, Demi Lovato) in the step-by-step online choreography class for the MINI POP KIDS LIVE stage routine with their take on Shawn Mendes’ “If I Can’t Have You.”

The DANCE @ HOME program signals the MINI POP KIDS’ unparalleled ability to gather and connect with fans nationwide, no matter the style of stage; with already over 100+ dance studios across the country signed up to participate, the weekly episodes are part of a larger, ongoing stream of at-home dance and fitness tutorials, as well as other ‘brain breaks’ on their YouTube channel in an effort to keep fans entertained during ‘stay-at-home’ practices.

And since their recent west coast Canadian tour leg was unfortunately nixed due to COVID-19, the members of MINI POP KIDS are joining fans online every weekday at 4:00 pm EST via Facebook and Instagram to perform, host Q&A sessions, and interview previous members.

They’re even giving tips on how to audition so that at-home fans can shoot their shot to become part of the MINI POP KIDS too!

Young fans can also dress like their favourite MINI POPster all from the comfort of their home: MINI POP KIDS launched a clothing line with Walmart Canada this Spring, featuring apparel and accessories in sizes 4 XS – 16 XL. This season’s ‘Rock Star’ collection features light, bright pastel palettes paired with iridescent sequins and light blue denim for girls, and vibrant pops of colourful graphics with black denim for boys and is available at Walmart.ca

ABC’S American Idol Winner Just Sam Signs Exclusive Record Deal With Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings

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ABC’S American Idol Winner Just Sam Signs Exclusive Record Deal With Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings

Reigning “American Idol” winner Just Sam, who was crowned America’s newest “Idol” during the epic grand finale event culminating the all-new innovative and critically celebrated season on ABC, signed an exclusive record deal with Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, it was announced today.

Hailing from Harlem, NY, 21-year-old Just Sam was busking on the subways of New York and singing car to car before she found herself auditioning for American Idol.  At the tender age of six, Just Sam was adopted by her grandmother, Elizabeth, with whom she shares an unbreakable bond.  Knowing she had a passion for music and wanting to help her grandmother pay the bills, Just Sam started busking in middle school and ultimately found her calling as a versatile chanteuse.  Growing up a tomboy, Sam frequently changed her style.  So much so that in high school, her classmates didn’t know how to categorize her.  She wasn’t a girl, she wasn’t a boy, she was Just Sam.

Throughout the season, Just Sam has shown both her vulnerability and fearlessness in her songs and interviews.  Her soaring emotional dedications to her grandmother, such as “Believe” (American Idol alumnus Fantasia) left nary a dry eye, while surprise choices like “Como La Flor” (Selena Quintanilla) demonstrated her fearless metamorphosis into a superstar.  In her finale moment, singing a heartfelt rendition of “Rise Up” (Andra Day), Just Sam rose to the top and took the crown.

 

Pitbull, Global Entrepreneurship Network & Hello Alice Launch The Hispanic Small Business Center To Provide Resources & Emergency Grants For Latino-Owned Small Businesses L

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Pitbull, Global Entrepreneurship Network & Hello Alice Launch The Hispanic Small Business Center To Provide Resources & Emergency Grants For Latino-Owned Small Businesses L

In an effort to uplift Latino-owned small businesses across the United States, Pitbull joined forces with Jeff Hoffman, the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), and founders Carolyn Rodz and Elizabeth Gore of Hello Alice to launch the Hispanic Small Business Center to help business owners through COVID-19.  In addition to offering invaluable resources, mentorship and step-by-step guides, they are also actively fundraising and deploying $10,000 emergency grants to Latino entrepreneurs. Owners can apply for emergency grants HERE, and chosen applicants are awarded grants on a rolling basis as funds are raised.

“It’s an honor to partner with Jeff Hoffman, The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Elizabeth Gore and Carolyn Rodz from Hello Alice to support grants to Latino Small Business owners across the United States,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “We are here to help those who need it the most. We’re not here to talk about it, we’re here to be about it.”

The global pandemic has upended and ravaged corporations worldwide. However, its damage, disruption, and decimation of Latino entrepreneurship borders on irrevocable and irreversible. Of the 5,337 Latino business owners who have already applied for help at Hello Alice, 93% are asking for emergency cash assistance. 76% cite declining sales due to social distancing. Even with the recent extension of government PPP loans, the Center for Responsible Lending predicts that 90% of all applicants will or have faced rejection. Given this widespread rejection, statistics show only 9% of Latino small business owners could possibly receive PPP stimulus money. Since the beginning of COVID-19, one-in-four American small businesses have already shuttered and projections predict the closure of another 40% within the next month. Unfortunately, the Latin community’s companies are closing faster than that of any other demographic.

“As a Latina entrepreneur, I know success in business is a direct result of the social capital, financial support and mentorship that amplify our hard work,” says Carolyn Rodz, Co-Founder of Hello Alice. “This is why I am so committed to ensuring that every Latino-led business has the resources they need to give their businesses a fighting chance. Time after time, Hispanic entrepreneurs have proven they can do more with less, but we need to step in and offer them the resources they’ve long deserved.”

Alongside GEN and Hello Alice, a consortium of organizations have come together under the umbrella of the COVID-19 Business Resource Center to provide specific resources, mentorship and guides for support through the Hispanic Small Business Center.

To further uplift the Latino community and raise awareness for the Hispanic Business Center’s resources and emergency grants, GEN Chairman Jeff Hoffman and Pitbull created a PSA that reinforces the shared sentiment that together, we will win.

Tracks From Disney Music Group’s Instrumental Albums, Disney: Peaceful Piano, Now Available On Calm App

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Tracks From Disney Music Group’s Instrumental Albums, Disney: Peaceful Piano, Now Available On Calm App

 Five instrumental versions of classic Disney songs from Disney Music Group’s Disney Peaceful Piano album series and playlist are now available on Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. Users can now drift off to sleep with these peaceful piano lullabies of Disney classics in the Music section of the Calm app:

  1. “Once Upon A Dream” (Sleeping Beauty)
  2. “Reflection” (Mulan)
  3. “Beauty and the Beast” (Beauty and the Beast)
  4. “A Whole New World” (Aladdin)
  5. “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” (Cinderella)
(PRNewsfoto/Disney Music Group)
(PRNewsfoto/Disney Music Group)

These classic piano tracks join Calm’s robust, growing library of sleep, meditation, music and mindfulness content designed to help users manage stress, sleep better and live a happier, healthier life.

Next in the series of instrumental albums is Disney Guitar, featuring classic Disney songs and score tracks in 7 themed collections: Lullaby (available today), Love, Chill, Calm, Motivation, Happy and Breathe. Disney Guitar albums are individually produced and arranged by DMG writers Aron Forbes, Jason Mater, Simon Oscroft, Parkwild and Nick Pingree.

Disney Guitar: Lullaby tracklist:

  1. “You’ll Be in My Heart” (Tarzan)
  2. “Once Upon a Dream” (Sleeping Beauty)
  3. “It’s a Small World” (Disneyland)
  4. “Home” (Beauty and the Beast Broadway)
  5. “Stay Awake” (Mary Poppins)
  6. “Someone’s Waiting for You” (The Rescuers Down Under)
  7. “Will the Sun Ever Shine Again” (Home on the Range)
  8. “Baby Mine” (Dumbo)

The Disney Guitar: Lullaby Album can be heard here.  The Disney Peaceful Piano playlist can be heard on Calm here.

In the last 30 days, the Disney Piano playlist has approximately 2.5M streams, and since its release last fall, the playlist has over 77M streams. The Disney Peaceful Piano series has 15M streams in the last 30 days.

 

Rogers and Canadians have raised $1 Million and counting for healthcare heroes

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Rogers and Canadians have raised $1 Million and counting for healthcare heroes

With their hearts on their sleeves (and a smile on their faces!), Canadians helped Rogers Sports & Media put a big red bow on National Nurses Week by rallying together to raise more than $1 million for The Frontline Fund through the Hearts and Smiles campaign. And, we want to say thanks a million!

Limited-edition Hearts and Smiles t-shirts and masks flew off the (virtual!) shelves and were purchased by Canadians in record numbers. Proceeds are going directly into the hands of Canada’s healthcare heroes by providing them with personal protective equipment and supplies as they battle COVID on the frontlines.

Haven’t purchased your Hearts and Smiles gear yet? Don’t fret! You can continue to lend your support for Canada’s healthcare workers by purchasing Hearts and Smiles t-shirts and masks at www.heartsandsmiles.ca.

1-minute tip for artists: Being messy.

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1-minute tip for artists: Being messy.

Break free of tradition, have some fresh insights. You don’t play it safe, so why should your work area be neat. Show that mess off!

Video: Books & Sleeves

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Video: Books & Sleeves

Books & Sleeves – a new set of animated covers – based on the question, “How would these great book graphics and record covers from the past look like when set in motion?”

Books & Sleeves from Henning M. Lederer on Vimeo.

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