Karol G. begins her stadium tour in the US in Las Vegas.

INTRODUCING HER NEW ALBUM “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – BICHOTA SEASON”

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11 August,2023: Global superstar, Karol G releases "MAANA SER BONITO - BICHOTA SEASON" on Bichota Records, which is distributed by Interscope. The enthralling collection of ten new tracks captures the same world as "MAANA SER BONITO," but with a new essence, one that is at peace, liberated, and eager to live life to the fullest. Karol G delivers a new batch of bangers and shows to fans in time for the commencement of her U.S. Stadium tour. Collaborations with some of the industry's top artists, including Chris MJ, Dei V, Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma, Ryan Castro, Tiesto, and Young Miko, provide a dynamic and thrilling sound that will have fans hitting repeat over and over. “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO – BICHOTA SEASON” is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

Another daring move forward in an already successful career, this production will have fans on edge as we approach the end of the summer. The project's acclaim is bolstered by an award-winning production team that includes Sky Rompiendo, Ovy on The Drums, MAG, and Edgar Barrera. The album, which is mostly reggaeton, contains music that truly encapsulates Carolina's essence and the present soundtracks of her life. Her distinct vocals and captivating presence flow through each song, generating an addictive energy that, as her music always does, will resonate with listeners.

Carolina told her followers that better times were on the way in the universe of "MAANA SER BONITO," which explored a variety of themes ranging from love and heartbreak to empowerment and self-discovery. "MAANA SER BONITO - BICHOTA SEASON" welcomes these gifts that she created in collaboration with her followers. Karol G has once again proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, with her unique blend of addictive beats, emotionally charged lyrics, and a voice that easily shifts between sweet melodies and furious choruses.

The album follows her last single hit "S91," which reached the top 10 on Billboard's "Hot Latin Songs" chart, demonstrating the artist's evolution and ability to view moments of uncertainty as times when new opportunities emerge after overcoming the trials and tribulations that life can sometimes offer. Karol G continues to consolidate her status as one of the most influential and pioneering artists of her generation with her irresistible charisma and ever-expanding global popularity, including her participation in the Barbie movie soundtrack with her song "Watati."

Karol announced her highly awaited comeback to the stage earlier this year with her "MAANA SER BONITO" Stadium Tour. The tour, which began today in Las Vegas, provided the ideal environment for her to debut this promising new collection of music, and is scheduled to stop in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Chicago, among other places.

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Releases 'MR. RIGHT' With Meghan Trainor Now Available

Mae Stephens returns with an equally catchy, sun-kissed ballad named 'Mr. Right' after lighting up the world with her debut track, 'If We Ever Broke Up' - the biggest debut single globally so far this year.

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'My Right' is a blast of effortlessly cool, sparkly disco - music made for dancing away the summer evenings. On YouTube, the 19-year-old rising star from Kettering swats unsuitable guys out of her life with what has fast become her signature snark as she continues her search for the right one for her.

The new single finds her collaborating with one of her childhood idols, Meghan Trainor, who lends her unmistakable voice to the new track. "I am ecstatic that Mae asked me to be a part of this song!!" Meghan stated. "I've been a long-time fan of hers on social media and was overjoyed when her team contacted me. I am convinced that she is my long-lost little sister, and I am so excited that we now get to have a song together. Mae is a young legend, and I cannot wait for more and more people to discover her and to hear her incredible songwriting and vocal skills. She is the sweetest and most talented girl and deserves all the success in the world! ❤”

“Meghan is an artist I have idolised for years!” Mae added. “She is the artist I aspire to be, so working with her has been an absolute dream come true! Especially working with a huge artist for the first time she just makes me feel so heard and comfortable! She is the ideal artist, the kindest person I have ever met, and the most amazing MOTHER! Both to her kids and also as a role model music mother for me :) Thank you Meghan!!! 💕🥰”

Mae Stephens has become the hottest new pop artist in the game since releasing a preview of her debut single, 'If We Ever Broke Up,' on Tik-Tok earlier this year. That single has had over 350 million streams globally, including over 132 million Spotify streams and 3.3 million YouTube views. Mae now has over 10 million monthly Spotify listeners, and the tune has been certified Silver in the UK and is on pace to be awarded Gold in the US very shortly. On the live front, she recently played the Great Escape, supported PINK in London, and then at the world-renowned Glastonbury festival, followed by a support slot for K-pop juggernauts BLACKPINK, and has many more festival slots lined up for the summer.

The track’s impact isn’t just limited to the West, either. It has gained huge momentum in Asia, peaking at #1 on the Western Chart in China and accumulating over 27 million streams in China per week. It has also seen huge traction in Japan and South Korea, going viral on TikTok as fans and artists in the countries – including K-pop icons ITZY, ENHYPEN, and more – jump on a new dance trend tied to the song. NME said about the song, “With tongue-in-cheek lyrics that see Stephens repeat a brilliant kiss-off – “If we ever broke up, I’d never be sad” – over a distinctive synth riff and a slinky bassline that recalls Blu DeTiger’s fluorescent pop, the track was a smash in waiting: only Stephens didn’t have to wait long.”

Before Mae woke up on New Year’s Day to find her song blowing up globally online, Mae was finding solace and sanctuary in her music-making between working shifts at her local Asda. A songwriter since the age of 12, she’d used music to guide her through the hardships of teenage life, pouring her heart out in emotional, impactful songs penned on her nan’s old piano, “I used to be quite angry as a kid and I had a lot of pent-up tension, especially coming home from school,” she explains. “I tried so much to find what was going to help me release all of that – stuff like judo, skiing, biking. I tried so many things until it came to songwriting. Just being able to sit, close the door, not have anyone around me, and just have some space to think and let my emotions out into something creative was probably the one thing that really got me through school, other than my brother.”

The target of cruel bullying, Mae’s school years were far from easy, with her being picked on for being the “loud, quirky kid”. When her classmates found the YouTube channel, she uploaded her original songs and covers, every video she shared would prompt more hate and spitefulness to be sent her way. Pushing through the nastiness with the help of her music and her brother, she was “determined to push forward and prove a lot of people wrong”.

Now, in Mae Stephens, Gen Z has found a new champion – an artist ready to use her voice to help others and provide the same kind of sanctuary in her music that it gave her while making it, “A lot of kids are probably going through stuff that’s a lot worse than what I went through and it’s not highlighted as much as it should be,” she says. “To watch kids go through that and not have someone to look up to is something I really hope I can help with. I want to be the champion of the underdogs – Mae’s misfits.”

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Def Jam Recordings India Announces A Multi-City Event To Celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th Birthday

Raga, Hanuman Kind, Bella, Rawal, Bobkat, Killa K, Irfana, Chaar Diwaari, Parimal Shais, DJ Ishani, and DHP are among the artists included.

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To acknowledge and celebrate Hip-Hop's 50th birthday, Def Jam Recordings India is happy to announce a spectacular celebration with a series of rap performances on the 11th and 12th of August 2023 in three major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

In honor of this significant milestone, Def Jam Recordings India is teaming up with top Indian rappers and record producers from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for an unforgettable experience. The label has sincerely strived to push the burgeoning Hip-Hop culture in India by supporting various hard-hitting bodies of work.

Def Jam India's signed emcees Raga, Bella, and Chaar Diwaari will perform in Delhi-NCR; HanumanKind, Rawal, Parimal Shais, Killa K, and DHP will perform in Bengaluru; and Def Jam India's Rapper Irfana, DJ Ishani, and Bobkat will perform in Mumbai.

The multi-city events, dubbed "Def Jam India Presents 50 Years of Hip-Hop," will take held on August 11th and 12th, 2023, in Delhi and Bengaluru at Imperfecto Patio, Gurugram, and Fandom, respectively, and in Mumbai at Khar Social.

Aside from the artists who will create the most vibrant gathering in Hip-Hop on this historic day, performing their biggest hits, some of them will showcase and perform unreleased bodies of work for the guests.

Furthermore, star-studded guest appearances are expected at events in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Sanujeet Bhujabal, EVP and Head of Content, Universal Music Group India, shared “At the Universal Music group both globally & here in India, Hip-hop is a huge priority for us as its one of the fastest growing genres in the youth & we’ve already done some incredible work in the past 4 years across multiple labels. Since our foray into mainstream indigenous hip-hop, we’ve published more than 150 songs from some of India’s hip-hop elite like Divine, Badshah, Ikka, Raja Kumari, Dino James, Wazir Patar, Raftar & Paradox to name a few. At Def Jam India, we carry on the storied history of the world’s most well-known hip-hop label and its legacy and so it’s our duty to celebrate the most awaited moment in hip-hop history. Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with our artists and fans is the only natural thing for us to do & I can’t wait for our communities to help us throw the largest & and loudest celebration in recent times”

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc created the groundwork for hip-hop during a dance party in The Bronx, New York. Since then, the genre has grown to become one of the most influential forms of artistic expression in the world, altering performing arts and entertainment on an unparalleled scale.

By signing legendary Hip-Hop groups like Beastie Boys and LL Cool J in 1984, Def Jam Recordings played a vital role in anchoring rap music in the West and beyond. Def Jam was founded by famed Hip-Hop composer and record producer Rick Rubin and African-American entrepreneur Russell Simmons and has been vital in representing some of today's most influential Rap Artists. From Public Enemy to Kanye West, LL Cool J, Rihanna, and others, the label's eclectic lineup has left an unmistakable influence on worldwide Hip-Hop culture.

Universal Music India's intention in hip-hop was to strengthen its presence in the South Asian peninsula and encourage the genre's growth in India beginning in early 2019. Bringing down Mass Appeal and cooperating with musicians such as Divine, Ikka, Raja Kumari, Gully Gang, and others demonstrated their dedication to the Indian Hip-Hop genre.

Universal Music continues to uphold this history with the recent formation of Def Jam Recordings India in February 2023, promoting a broad archive of Hip-Hop music in India. The label has collaborated with various Hip-Hop artists such as Badshah, Ikka, and Dino James, along with Punjab's Wazir Patar, GD 47, Ellde Fazilka, and Trick Singh, Delhi-NCR's influential rap artists Paradox, Bella, Fotty Seven, Raga, and Aghor, Kolkata's J Trix, Mumbai's hard-hitting rapper Sambata, and southern India's Hanumankind and Irfana Hameed, and others, highlight their dedication to supporting the vibrant Hip-Hop culture across the entire country.

“It’s important to celebrate a culture that has given so many people around the world a space to express themselves and speak their truth. It has given me so much throughout the course of my life. The Hip-Hop scene in India is still young but a fast-evolving and diverse scene. Celebrations and events such as this one are important to me as they provide a great opportunity to invite more and more people to experience the culture and become a part of it themselves.” shares Raga.

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