N.W.A. To Receive The Lifetime Achievement Award At 2024 Grammys
N.W.A. is set to be honored at the 2024 Grammys with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award In light of the rap group’s monumental impact on music and culture! We discuss it here!
N.W.A. To Receive The Lifetime Achievement Award At 2024 Grammys
By: Joshua Martin
In light of the rap group’s monumental impact on music and culture, N.W.A. is being honored at the 2024 Grammys with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the Recording Academy, the Lifetime Achievement Award is “presented by vote of the Recording Academy’s National Trustees to performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.”
Originally from Compton, California, N.W.A. mainly consists of Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, and DJ Yella. Armed with explicit and often controversial lyrics about societal issues that remain prevalent in the inner cities of America till this day, their authenticity and unapologetic approach gained them critical success and a devout following.
“The World’s Most Dangerous rap group” will be among other recipients of the prestigious accolade, which will be presented on February 3rd at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Other notable honorees in this year’s class include the Empress of Soul Gladys Knight, the late great Disco songstress Donna Summer and gospel group, The Clark Sisters.
The incendiary yet trailblazing hip hop group that introduced the world to gangsta rap will become the sixth act of its genre to receive the highly coveted award. Previous winners include Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa and Slick Rick.
Additionally, Dj Kool Herc will be honored with the Trustees Award for his widespread influence and contributions to hip hop culture. Described as a “Special Merit” award by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., the special honor is given to those who represent the rich diversity that drives creative communities forward.
Hip Hop Legend DJ Kool Herc
“The Academy is honored to pay tribute to this year’s Special Merit Award recipients. A remarkable group of creators and industry professionals whose impact resonates with generations worldwide. We look forward to honoring these music industry trailblazers next month as part of our week-long celebration leading up to Music’s Biggest Night.”
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena Sunday, February 4th.
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Dr. Dre to Be Honored with Inaugural Hip-Hop Icon Award by ASCAP
Dr. Dre to receive prestigious Hip-Hop Icon Award from ASCAP, celebrating his impact on the music industry. We discuss it here!
Performer/producer DR. DRE at the Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. He was presented with the Legend Award. 04NOV2000. Paul Smith / Featureflash
By: Adonis Armstrong
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) revealed today June 20th that the first-ever Hip Hop Icon Award will be award to the legendary Dr. Dre during the 2023 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, as reported by AP News.
As a prominent producer, the Dre gained prominence within the West Coast gangster rap scene alongside Eazy-E and Ice Cube, forming the influential group N.W.A. Their provocative lyrics during the late 1980s left a significant impact on both hip-hop culture and the music industry as a whole. Also, Dre played a key role in co-founding Death Row Records and tapped in on a solo career starting with his groundbreaking debut masterpiece called The Chronic, which revolutionized the hip-hop landscape and paved the way for artists who followed in his footsteps.
The Hip Hop Icon Award, as indicated by ASCAP, recognizes ASCAP members who have made a significant and lasting impact on the art and culture of hip hop. These individuals have inspired and influenced fellow music creators, contributing to the rich tapestry of the genre. ASCAP itself is an organization comprised of professional songwriters, composers, and music publishers. It is governed and founded by its members and stands as a global leader in performance royalties, advocacy, and service for music creators.
This accomplishment shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering his his extensive track record of producing chart-topping hits for renowned artists such as JAY-Z, Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Nas, T.I., Eve, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Busta Rhymes, and Kendrick Lamar, among others. Furthermore, Dr. Dre's first Emmy win was secured for his remarkable performance at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Eminem, Blige, Snoop Dogg, Lamar, and 50 Cent. In 2010, Dr. Dre was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Dr. Dre’s groundbreaking early work laid a foundation for hip hop as we know it today,” Paul Williams, chairman of the board and president at ASCAP, said in a statement. “As a champion for some of today’s biggest artists and a successful entrepreneur, he changed the culture around hip hop. In celebration of hip hop's 50th birthday, the event is scheduled to occur on Thursday June 22nd in Los Angeles, California. DJ Kid Capri and DJ Drama have been enlisted to create an electrifying atmosphere for the night, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.
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Dr. Dre Nearing a Deal To Sell His Music Worth Up To $200 Million
Dr. Dre is close to reaching an agreement to finalize a deal that’s worth $200M! He is also receiving honors during Grammy week. We discuss it here!
Dr. Dre | Credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com
By: Adonis Armstrong
Dr. Dre is close to reaching an agreement in finalizing a deal that’s worth $200M, according to Billboard. He’s selling a packaged deal to Universal Music Group and Shamrock Holdings that includes owned music assets and music income streams. The assets are worth up to $10 million per year, which will be separated by percentages between the to companies. Shamrock will receive 75 percent to 90 percent of the revenue and and the remaining 10 to 25 percent will go to Universal Music Group.
The assets included in the deal are his royalties share of N.W.A., his two solo studio albums, producer royalties, and some of the writer’s share of his song catalog where Dre doesn’t own the publishing rights. This could include some songs from, The Chronic.
Dr. Dre | The Chronic
Dre’s ownership stake in Aftermath is not included in any of the packages. UMG will receive some of Kendrick Lamar’s projects when he was signed to Top Dawg label and possibly some other assets. Universal’s deal will include the masters of The Chronic, which will rerelease to return this August on Dre from Death Row Entertainment. Other successful artists who have sold their catalogs are The-Dream, Tina Turner, Future, and Lil Wayne.
The Recording Academy announced yesterday they will honor Dre at their second annual Black Music Collective event during Grammy week in February. Along side the Hip Hop mogul, the academy will also recognize rap legends Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne.
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