Scottie Pippen: Phil Racist?


 Multi-winning NBA 6 time champion from the Chicago Bulls, Scottie Pippen has now made front page news on some disturbing details about his hall of fame coach and 1970s NBA Champion from the New York Knicks, Phil Jackson.

The claims by Scottie attempts to prove that Phil was racist towards the members of the team who were predominantly African American. Scottie was in the locker room and was furious to know that the game winning play in the 1994 playoffs using Toni Kukoc was a racial move.

Scottie also has recently took heat for comments hurled towards to Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant after the team was eliminated from the 2021 NBA playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7. 

For more news, stay tuned to Flyah Magazine

Funktastic Players Exclusive Interview

 



Tell us about the track "Daydreaming" and what gave inspiration for this song?
Daydreaming was written by my production partner Kevin Croom some years ago. I was looking for a tune to complete the “Fire” CD. He called me and told me he had this old tune that could work. At first I didn’t want to do the song because it seemed out of place but I absolutely fell in love with the song. So we decided to re-record the song from scratch and put the Funktastic flare on it.

We love the cover art for daydreaming and definitely loved the concept! Who is the graphic artist for your music?
I am the graphic artist for everything we do. I design all the cover art, produce all the videos and create all promotional materials for our work. Everything you see and hear is done in house.

What type of instruments were used on the track Daydreaming and who played them?
Kevin Croom played all keyboard parts. I programmed the drums and percussion. I arranged the horn section parts. The bass was played by both of us. The lead sax was played by Marcus H Mitchell.

We featured you before, could you tell us some of your recent progress since we last spoke?
Our goal was to expand our coverage, to reach more people and to cultivate new fans. I think we are well on our way of doing that. We’ve been picked up by radio stations, blogs and magazines all over the world and we’re still reaching for more! We’ve also had success with our DJ mixes. These dance mixes allow you to hear our music in a different light.

Are you guys planning on touring this year?
No, but if someone wants to offer us a boatload of money to perform I would consider it.

So tell us about the track "Moody Melody"
Moody Melody is an interesting song in that both Kevin and I had different chord ideas that we blended together to make one song. I really liked how it turned out and is a good example of how we work together. Kevin and I both played keys on this one, I played the bass and programmed the drums and Marcus played sax once again.

LISTEN TO THEIR ALBUM HERE: https://funktasticplayers.bandcamp.com/


Lil Kim vs Nicki Minaj?


 The Brooklyn female MC Lil Kim wants a Verzus battle with archrival Nicki Minaj. Kim appeared at the 2021 BET Awards on Sunday evening and said she wanted the battle against Nicki Minaj

Minaj who is host of Queen Radio has yet to respond but sources close to her now know of this request and possibly word can get to her as soon as possible for a response.

For more news, stay tuned to Flyah Magazine

Yeezy's Pulled from Wal-Mart?


The shoe idea branded by Kanye West as Yeezy based off his nickname has been pulled from supercenter conglomerate, Wal-Mart. This comes after months removed from Kanye already going through financial straits after being summoned to court for Divorce with former wife Kim Khardashian West. Kanye's shoes being pulled is the latest of things going in reverse in compensation. 

Financial advisors representing Kanye's legal team had been notified of the removal of the shoes from Wal-Mart stores after they were clarified to be knockoffs. There's numerous of other versions of the shoes lying around the internet and may take a long time to remove them off the market completely

for more news, Stay tuned to Flyah Magazine



 

Ed Sheeran: Making Music For Himself?


Ed Sheeran is known for entertaining his fans with music but this time around he gone into recording sessions on new music for himself. Ed had made a new single entitled "Bad Habits". the song opens a door into his personal outlook and how his creation abilities as a songwriter. According to Ed, he made a claim stating "If i made music for my fans, i wouldn't be happy".

Some advice to be taken to one self is that the key of failure is trying to please everyone. Ed takes this advice to heart and chooses not this go around making new music in the interests of fans. Ed had taken more than 18 months off from doing music as on the side, he is a father and just rediscovered the excitement and passion that he hasn't had in years.

For more news, stay tuned to Flyah Magazine.

 

Blueface Signs Boxing Deal?


Cash Money West rapper Blueface is well known for drawing attention. When his controversial record "Thotiana" being released and used in a way to express how he feels about a certain woman of this generation, the song allowed him to reach superstardom. However when it comes to signing a different deal that's not music related, this really took a turn of the eyes.

Blueface believes he can enter into the world of boxing. Now this occurrence is normal as other celebrities have made the transition from movie/TV to sports such as boxing. this deal is for Bare Knuckle boxing which is a sport not using gloves leading more exposure to fists than wearing gloves. the deal is in the month of July, think he'll favor there?

For more news, stay tuned to Flyah Magazine

 

A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Dating?


A$AP Rocky, The Pesos rapper part of the A$AP mob has drawn attention not once but twice with the founder of Savage X Fenty, Rihanna. The two originally were friends as a business relationship was conducted when they both choreographed the music video Fashion Killer.

Now in 2021, the two had made it official when PDA in a major way was demonstrated in NY. The two were kissing and this comes after mask mandate restrictions due to the pandemic was lifted.

Rihanna has not dated since late 2018 as she was focusing on her business ventures. Somehow love have brought the two together opening a new chapter. For more news, tune in to Flyah Magazine

Britney Spears Lonely?


 With the drama circulating around Britney Spears and her celebrity reputation under scrutiny due to her father's involvement of controlling interests in his daughter's career, a court hearing over her conservative clause has made her reach a breaking point.

Britney has been suffering under depression and made headline news over the course of late 2020 up to now; the situation couldn't be more worse than already transpired. She's requesting the judge to grant her some privacy and relinquishing her father from controlling what she can do or have.

As for her fiance, Britney was not brought up by him instead exercise came in topic of discussion. For more news, stay tune to Flyah Magazine.

Todd Rundgren All set for ‘The Individualist, a True Star’ Tour for 2021




 

Todd Rundgren will take off this year on the Individualist, a True Star Tour. 


The 29-date plan starts off October first at Big Night Live in Boston, making stops across the U.S. prior to enveloping with San Francisco at the Fillmore on November seventeenth. Every evening of the visit, the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will play out a full side of his 1973 show-stopper A Wizard, a True Star, in addition to other profession spreading over hits. 


Tickets go marked down starting Friday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m. nearby time at Ticketmaster. Citi cardmembers will approach buy presale tickets starting Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET until Thursday, June 24th at 10:00 p.m. neighborhood time through Citi Entertainment.


HERE ARE THE DATES



October 1 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live (^^)
October 2 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live (&&)
October 4 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse (^^)
October 5 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse (&&)
October 7 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre (^^)
October 8 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre (&&)
October 9 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre (##)
October 11 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore (^^)
October 12 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore (&&)
October 14 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount (##)
October 17 – Washington DC @ Capital Turnaround (^^)
October 18 – Washington DC @ Capital Turnaround (&&)
October 20 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle (##)
October 23 – Miami, FL @ The Fillmore (##)
October 24 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre (^^)
October 25 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre (&&)
October 29 – Canton, OH @ Canton Palace (##)
October 30 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center (##)
November 1 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (^^)
November 2 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (&&)
November 5 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live (##)
November 6 – Cleveland, OH @ MGM Northfield Park (^^)
November 7 – Cleveland, OH @ MGM Northfield Park (&&)
November 10 – Denver, CO @ Paramount (##)
November 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco (^^)
November 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco (&&)
November 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco (##)
November 16 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (^^)
November 17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (&&)

Google Unfair Competition?


 According to the European Commission, Google comes under fire after murmurs of unfair competition was accused against the billion dollar invested company.

Representatives of Google have been investigated and Google claimed that they will follow the inquiry and will attempt to make the playing field leveled. By giving fair competition, advertisers and consumers can find common ground and will have others interests in mind 

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Alex Caruso Busted


 Los Angeles Lakers player Alex Caruso was busted by university policemen at Texas A&M. Alex was charged for paraphernalia and was detained hours ago.

The 27 year old who was a NBA champion in 2020 was forced to pay a fine estimated at 552 dollars.  A steep price out of pocket for a possession of marijuana. 

According to the state of Texas, it is still illegal to possess marijuana, even in residue form. For more news, stay tune to Flyah Magazine

Joni Mitchell Releases ‘Blue’ EP, Preps box set




A day prior to the 50th commemoration of Blue, Joni Mitchell has uncovered an advanced EP of outtakes and demos. The feature of the five-track EP is "Tracker," an outtake that was just delivered on the live collection Amchitka, the 1970 Vancouver Greenpeace advantage Mitchell performed with James Taylor. Notwithstanding the profound cut, the EP additionally contains substitute takes of "Waterway" and "Desire for Going," just as demos for "California" and "A Case of You," the last of which includes marginally various verses. The Blue 50 (Demos and Outtakes) EP will go with the enormous box set Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968 To 1971), out October 29th. (It varies from Mitchell's reissues of her initial four collections, which shows up on Friday.) The new assortment incorporates unreleased jewels like 1969's "Jesus" and a 1968 set at Le Hibou Coffee House in Ottawa, Ontario, broadly recorded by Jimi Hendrix in participation. The crate set is accessible as a five-CD set or a 10-LP assortment restricted to 4,000 duplicates, with her 1969 Carnegie Hall debut likewise sold as a different three-LP set. Like the main portion of her Archives, the liner notes highlight a meeting with Cameron Crowe.

Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968 To 1971) Tracklist

Disc One
Joni’s home (late 1967/early 1968)
1. “Midnight Cowboy” – Version one
2. “The Dawntreader” – Demo with vocal overdub
3. “Song To A Seagull”
4. “Midnight Cowboy” – Version two

Jane Lurie’s Apartment, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY (late 1967/early 1968)
5. “The Way It Is”
6. Turn Around” – Incomplete

Home Demo, Joni’s home (late 1967/early 1968)
7. 
“I Had A King” – Demo with piano overdub
8. “Roses Blue” – Demo with peacock harp overdub
9. “The Fiddle And The Drum” – Piano demo

Song To A Seagull Session, Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA (January 24, 1968
10. 
“Jeremy”
11. “Conversation”
12. “Both Sides Now”
13. “The Gift Of The Magi”

Jane Lurie’s Apartment, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY (early 1968)
14. 
“It’s Easy”
15. “Another Melody”

Live at Canterbury House, Ann Arbor, MI (March 10, 1968)
16. Introduction
17. “Jeremy”
18. “Songs To Aging Children Come”

Disc Two
Le Hibou Coffee House, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Recorded by Jimi Hendrix (March 19, 1968)

First Set
1. “Night In The City”
2. “Come To The Sunshine”
3. Intro to “The Pirate Of Penance”
4. “The Pirate Of Penance”
5. “Conversation”
6. “The Way It Is”
7. Intro to “The Dawntreader”
8. “The Dawntreader”

Second Set
9. 
“Marcie”
10. Intro to “Nathan La Franeer”
11. “Nathan La Franeer”
12. Intro to “Dr. Junk”
13. “Dr. Junk”
14. Intro to “Michael From Mountains”
15. “Michael From Mountains”
16. “Go Tell The Drummer Man”
17. Intro to “I Don’t Know Where I Stand”
18. “I Don’t Know Where I Stand”
19. Intro to “Sisotowbell Lane”
20. “Sisotowbell Lane”
21. Intro to “Ladies Of The Canyon”
22. “Ladies Of The Canyon”

Studio Session, Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA (May 31, 1968)
23. 
“Come To The Sunshine”

Jane Lurie’s Apartment, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY (summer 1968)
24. 
“My Second Album”
25. “Lambert, Hendricks & Ross”
26. “The Pirate Of Penance”

Top Gear BBC Radio Broadcast, London, England (recorded September 23, 1968)
27. 
Intro to “Chelsea Morning”
28. “Chelsea Morning” – with the John Cameron Group
29. Intro to “The Gallery”
30. “The Gallery”
31. Intro to “Night In The City”
32. “Nght In The City” – with the John Cameron Group



Disc Three
Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY (February 1, 1969)

First Set
1. “Chelsea Morning”
2. “Valentine for Joni
3. “Cactus Tree”
4. “Night In The City”
5. “I Had A King”
6. “Blue Boy”
7. My American Skirt
8. The Fiddle And The Drum”
9. Spoony’s Wonderful Adventure
10. “That Song About The Midway”
11. “Both Sides Now”

Second Set
12. “Marcie”
13. “Nathan La Franeer”
14. Intro to “The Gallery”
15. “The Gallery”
16. “Hunter”
17. “Morning Morgantown”
18. Intro to “Get Together”
19. “Get Together”
20. Intro to “The Circle Game/Little Green”
21. “The Circle Game/Little Green”

Encore
22. “Michael From Mountains”

Disc Four

Live at Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY (February 1, 1969)1
1. Intro to “Urge For Going”
2.“Urge For Going”

Clouds Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA (spring 1969)
3. “Conversation”
4. “Blue Boy”
5. “The Priest”

Jane Lurie’s Apartment, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY (mid 1969)
6. “Jesus”
7. Playing piano and vocalizing

The Dick Cavett Show ABC TV Broadcast, New York City, NY (Recorded August 18, 1969)
8. “Chelsea Morning”
9. “Willy”
10. “For Free”
11. Interview
12. “The Fiddle And The Drum”

Ladies Of The Canyon Demo Session, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA (late 1969)
13. “Woodstock”

Live at Centennial Auditorium, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (November 1, 1969)
14. “As I Lie Thinking In My Backyard On August 2nd”
15. “Roses Blue”
16. “Rainy Night House”

Ladies Of The Canyon Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA (late 1969)
17. “Ladies Of The Canyon” – with cellos
18. “Blue Boy” – with recorder coda

In Concert BBC TV Broadcast, (recorded September 3, 1970)
19. “All I Want”

Blue Demo Sessions, A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA (September 1970)
20. “A Case Of You”
21. “California”

Disc Five

In Concert BBC Radio Broadcast, Paris Theatre, London England (recorded October 29, 1970)
1. Introduction
2. “That Song About The Midway”
3. Intro to “The Gallery”
4. “The Gallery”
5. Hunter”
6. Intro to “River”
7. “River”
8. “My Old Man”
9. “The Priest”
10. This is a mountain dulcimer
11. “Carey”
12. “A Case Of You” – with James Taylor
13. Intro to “California” – with James Taylor
14. “California” – with James Taylor
15. Intro to “For Free” – with James Taylor
16. “For Free” – with James Taylor
17. Intro to “The Circle Game” – with James Taylor
18. “The Circle Game” – with James Taylor
19. Intro to “You Can Close Your Eyes” – with James Taylor
20. “You Can Close Your Eyes” – with James Taylor
21. “Both Sides Now”
22. Intro to “Big Yellow Taxi”
23. “Big Yellow Taxi”



T-PAIN FANS UNHAPPY WITH USHER




 T-Pain dropped a sensation disclosure during his appearance on the impending Netflix arrangement This Is Pop. As indicated by the vocalist, Usher made him go into a genuine four-year session with misery after he told T-Pain he "messed up music." 


Presently, T-Pain fans are miserable and are taking to web-based media requesting Usher and the music business issue a statement of regret to him. Many felt that T-Pain really improved the music business and it was the specialists who reprimanded him that weren't prepared for the approaching progress. 


"The music business owes T-Pain a conciliatory sentiment," Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive tweeted. 


Another fan ringed in, "T-Pain is one of the most delightful most authentic individuals I've met and everybody at Adult Swim loves him, he's family. Usher, Jay Z, Kanye, and Future (among numerous others) owe him an expression of remorse. He's a pioneer and they weren't prepared. That is on THEM."





Others censured Usher for accusing T-Pain yet pivoting and utilizing Auto-Tune in his own music. 


"Stand by So You Mean To Tell Me Usher Told T-Pain He Fucked Up Music Using Autotune… … Then Used Autotune On "OMG"???," someone else composed. 


Another said, "Usher telling T-Pain he demolished music when he was twerking with Pitbull and Will I Am is clever as damnation." 




Supposedly, T-Pain was on a flight when an airline steward told the "Get You A Drank" rapper Usher needed to address him. T-Pain went to Usher's part of the plane and what occurred next shook the Florida local to his center. Usher was my friend,” T-Pain said in the clip. “I really respect Usher. And he said, ‘I’m gonna tell you something, man. You kinda fucked up music.’”

Jay Z wins Lawsuit


 The New York Municipal District Court had just gave a verdict after hours of deliberation. Jay Z had won the lawsuit pertaining to the case of the photographer trying to sell the Reasonable Doubt album photo as NFT

Damon Dash also in a separate incident was also faced with judgment by paying the association connected to Roc-A-Fella Records a disclosed amount of money for punitive damages.

Now the case behind Jay Z, the billionaire is set to move forward with future endeavors leading to other business propositions. For more news, stay tune to Flyah Magazine.

Exclusive Interview with Sweden’s own Stonesilk

 



So tell us where you are from and what's it like in your hometown?

 

I’m from Sweden, Stockholm. My hometown is probably like any other European town…roads are being rebuilt, new houses are popping up, people wander around looking for the meaning of life…and at the moment covid and the vaccine is on everybody’s lips…
People try to make everyday life go together.
The world is going through climate changes and perhaps the globe will come to an end, but no one cares, it’s far away from here, it won’t happen, science will solve everything…or not…



What are the main genres you perform and what are some of your influences?

 

I’m into some kind of post grunge rock - at least that is what people are telling me. I think that is because of my voice. But I like that American style and bands like Creed, Stained and Nickelback (oops..Canadian) and Seether (oops…South African). The difference is perhaps that I put my focus on the chorus..if the chorus doesn’t work, you might as well toss the song away..and most of my songs goes down that lane… the trash bin lane.. perhaps one of twenty songs are finished.

 



So tell us little about your latest project...

 

That is my solo project “Stonesilk” and the album “On My Own” which refers to my father’s passing away last year. I had to process the grief in some way and it ended up in an album. Besides that I’m lead singer in the band Roof Down (just released an album “Devil’s Machine, genre - grunge) and guitarist in the band Token (working on an album, genre - heavy metal). On my solo project I can do whatever I want. I write the songs, play the guitar, bass, keyboard and do the vocals.

For this album I borrowed Nik Hughes on drums (drummer in Busch) and Magnus Arndtzén (drummer in Iron bird). Tried to do the drums myself but it sounded too much like an amateur haha ..

 

 

 

 



Are you active on Social Media; can you tell us where we can find you?

I am too busy living..but once in a while I write updates on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/STONESILK-16981079174)…and on stonesilk.se. If the day had 48 hours I would be everywhere..all the time.

 

Besides music, what are some of the other interests you have in life?

I like to paint (paintings) and acting ( this year there are two movies (to be released soon) in which I have significant rolls/parts). I also like to fix cars and renovate and expand my house. Guess you could call me a handy man . And I’m obsessed with watching Tv series. Right now I’m watching Orphan Black and Handmaids Tale. 

Is there any musician, graphic designer, or industry professional you look forward to working with in the future?

 

If Someone could hook me up with Lady Gaga that would be something! I adore her! 

any last remarks?

Nope..


CHECK OUT THIS CLASSIC SONG BY STONESILK

https://youtu.be/xMHNfcwraiM



 

Jay Z files Lawsuit

 


A lawsuit filed by Shawn "Jay Z" Carter concerning the use of his likeness, consists of photographs sold and used by the hip-hop photographer, Jonathan Mannion, who infamously shot the iconic cover of his debut album Reasonable Doubt". Name and images were used without permission. An injunction requiring Mannion on a cease and desist order was sent out citing punitive and compensation damages.

The complaint was filed on June 15 in a California federal court and declares that violations of property thereof was committed. Mannion was summoned to court and a settlement as of now has not been verdict by the court.

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LA Clippers Saved by Playoff P


 By joining Kevin Durant as the only players to have at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a game this postseason, Paul George aka Playoff P has the Clippers one win away from reaching the Western Conference finals.

Without Kawhi Leonard, who suffered a right knee sprain in the fourth quarter of Game 4 on Monday night was unable to finish last 35 seconds of the game 4.

Coach Tyronn Lue said "the Clippers are awaiting results from further tests to see what the timetable is for Leonard's recovery". Leonard flew to Salt Lake City with the team before returning to Los Angeles; Game 6 is in L.A. on Friday night.

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Kim Khardashian a Lawyer?

 


Kim Kardashian West is vacillating about switching around her public persona as she is concentrating to turn into a legal advisor. The 40-year-old reality star opens up about posting indecent photographs of herself via web-based media while likewise visiting the White House and battling for criminal equity change. 

In another sneak look cut for section one of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians gathering unique, have Andy Cohen inquires as to whether she's considered restraining the thirst traps as she pushes ahead in her law profession. 

"I pondered this and afterward I figured, 'You can do everything. You can do anything you desire,'" Kim says, reviewing when she visited the White House and was anxious about posting a two-piece pic in advance.

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