YouTube claims to be the world’s biggest jukebox — and now it wants to wring more ad dollars from the platform’s music fans. From a report: The video giant is launching 15-second audio ads, the first format designed to reach YouTube users who listen to music or podcasts ambiently (i.e., in the background). YouTube also is introducing the ability for advertisers…
Tag: Rap and Hip-Hop
Chris Darden, O.J. Simpson Prosecutor, Is Now Defending the Suspect in Nipsey Hussle’s Killing
After the trial in which he made O.J. Simpson put on the bloody glove, Mr. Darden has worked as a law professor and has helped write several legal thrillers. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/us/chris-darden-nipsey-hussle-public-defender.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Playlist: The Playlist: Romeo Santos Reunites With Aventura, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Weyes Blood, Hatchie, Ioanna Gika and others. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/arts/music/playlist-aventura-weyes-blood-jpegmafia-hatchie.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Lil Nas X Added Billy Ray Cyrus to ‘Old Town Road.’ Is It Country Enough for Billboard Now?
After a song that melds hip-hop and country was booted from the trade publication’s Hot Country chart, Lil Nas makes a countermove. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/business/media/lil-nas-x-billy-ray-cyrus-billboard.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Boycott Israel’s Election? A Palestinian Rapper Says No
In a video that’s going viral, a hip-hip artist argues with himself, but ultimately says the benefits of voting outweigh the risks of staying home. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/world/middleeast/israel-election-rap-tamer-nafar.html?partner=rss&emc=rss