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Rapper LL Cool J Reflects on His Life and Legacy

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Sr National Correspondent LL Cool J, a hip-hop pioneer whose career spans nearly four decades, recently reflected on his profound impact on music, fashion, and entertainment. Speaking on Apple Music’s “Le Code,” the artist expressed confidence that history will recognize his contributions as foundational to the culture. “I think that

todayJanuary 8, 2025 3

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‘Music is back’ as Taylor Swift helps drive record UK sales

UK music sales hit a 20-year high of £2.4bn in 2024, helped by pop megastar Taylor Swift's latest album, and driven by streaming and the vinyl revival, figures show. Revenues from recorded music reached an all-time high, more even than at the peak of the CD era, according to annual figures from the digital entertainment and retail association ERA. Total consumer spending on recorded music - both subscriptions and purchases - topped the previous record of £2.2bn in 2001, ERA […]

todayJanuary 7, 2025 2

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