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Will Smith Signs to New Independent Record Label SLANG

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Will Smith is able to get jiggy with music (once more) — he’s signed a brand new document deal.

On the heels of his efficiency ultimately month’s BET Awards, the Grammy-winning rapper and Oscar-winning actor has signed to the brand new unbiased frontline label SLANG, led by music govt Rene McLean, the accomplice and founding advisor of music and leisure firm Affect Media Companions.

SLANG’s roster additionally consists of Grammy-winning producer-songwriter Camper and chart-topping hip-hop producer 30 Roc, in addition to a number of creating and rising acts, together with rapper-singer Leaf, Flatbush hip-hop duo The Underachievers, Atlanta-based rapper Truththebull, artist-songwriter-producer Isaia Huron and underground Atlanta rapper RY XP. 

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“I’m proud to guide SLANG’s efforts to accomplice with high quality artists and put money into their development, no matter style or the place they’re of their respective careers. In a rapidly altering music trade, SLANG artists will probably be surrounded by a group of like-minded strategists who will cease at nothing to additional their trajectory and assist them meet their objectives. Our dedication to tradition comes first, and we think about our SLANG roster household,” McLean says in an announcement.

In his position at Affect Media Companions, McLean led catalog acquisition offers for Grammy-winning rapper Future, hit songwriter-producer-engineer Tyler Johnson (Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Harry Kinds’ “As It Was”) and hitmaking Latin producer Tainy. Earlier than that, he labored with artists like Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Pharrell and Timbaland.

Performing in a circle of fireplace backed by the Sunday Service Choir and R&B singer Friday on the BET Awards on June 30, Smith rapped his inspirational music “You Can Make It.” Rain poured down through the efficiency, which additionally featured gospel star Kirk Franklin and his phrases of braveness and knowledge. “No one will get a simple trip. All of us have a cross to bear, however there’s knowledge within the hearth, and each second is a chance,” Smith mentioned onstage. “Embrace the journey.”

Smith launched his first album, Rock the Home, in 1987 as a part of the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Contemporary Prince. They’d success with hits like “Summertime” and “Mother and father Simply Don’t Perceive,” which gained the first-ever rap Grammy in 1989. Smith went solo and topped the charts with the fun-flavored hits “Wild Wild West” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” which additionally gained him a Grammy. His final album was 2005’s Misplaced and Discovered, although lately he’s been featured on songs by Marc Anthony, Nicky Jam, Joyner Lucas, Bomba Estéreo and his son, Jaden Smith. He collaborated with Sean Paul on the soundtrack for his current blockbuster hit, Dangerous Boys: Experience or Die.

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Will Smith’s BET Awards Performance Features Song ‘You Can Make It’

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Will Smith hit the BET Awards stage Sunday night time to carry out a brand-new music, “You Can Make It,” backed by the Sunday Service Choir, Chandler Moore and Kirk Franklin.

Smith kicked off the efficiency standing on what was meant to appear to be lava, surrounded by hearth and rapping lyrics together with: “The darker the hell you gotta endure / The brighter the heaven you get to take pleasure in / The more durable the autumn, the upper you soar / God opens a window when the satan closes the door / Imagine me, they tried to bleed Will Smith / Within the rearview, I see adversity was the present / To carry me greater items requires religion / So dry your eyes and then you definitely’ll discover a method / Out of the insanity, out of the maze / And out of the saddest into the rays / The darkest of nights turns into day / And each storm runs out of rain.”

He was joined by Sunday Service Choir, Fridayy and Franklin on the stage for a rousing efficiency that drew numerous cheers from the viewers, who gave him a standing ovation. The efficiency additionally featured what appeared like rain, ending with the fireplace being put out and extra inspiring lyrics rapped by Smith: “No person will get a straightforward trip / All of us have a cross to bear / However there’s knowledge in that fireside / And each second of your life is a brand-new alternative / We aren’t being punished, we’re being cast / Dance in your darkest moments.”

Afterward, Smith tweeted a video of the efficiency, writing “I’ve returned House! The comeback is at all times larger than the setback.”

Forward of the present, particulars concerning the music and his efficiency had been unknown. When BET introduced the information final week, it didn’t provide something additional beyone a quote from Connie Orlando, government vp specials, music programming and music technique at BET: “From his begin as a rapper to the Contemporary Prince to being a field workplace king as one of many Dangerous Boys, Will Smith is actually a worldwide icon, and we’re honored to welcome him again to grace the BET Awards stage. We sit up for Will including to one more defining night time for the tradition that isn’t to be missed.” 

Nevertheless, on Friday, Smith dropped the music, that includes Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir.

“Who hasn’t been in a darkish place? Who hasn’t gone via the fireplace? What connects us is figuring out that you’re not alone,” Sunday Service posted on Instagram on Friday. “Will Smith reminds us of that widespread connection! That should you’re keen, there are life classes in darkish locations! The journey not solely produces therapeutic, but in addition gives development and knowledge.”

Smith, in fact, made it huge as one-half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Contemporary Prince, with hits together with “Mother and father Simply Don’t Perceive,” “A Nightmare on My Road” and “Summertime,” earlier than launching a profitable solo profession (“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami”).

He went on to star within the hit sitcom The Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air earlier than embarking a profitable movie profession, with hits together with the Dangerous Boys franchise, the Males in Black franchise and Independence Day. He has been nominated for an Oscar 4 occasions, profitable greatest main actor in 2022 for King Richard. That additionally was the 12 months of the notorious slapping incident, whereby Smith took to the stage and bodily assaulted presenter Chris Rock after the latter made a joke about Smith’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later apologized and introduced he was resigning from the Academy and has been banned from showing at Academy occasions for 10 years.  

In April, Smith hit the stage at Coachella with J. Balvin to carry out his hit music “Males in Black,” from the 1997 field workplace blockbuster movie of the identical title.

Taraji P. Henson is internet hosting the 2024 BET Awards, the place Usher will likely be introduced with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The present is airing stay on BET from Downtown Los Angeles. As Henson famous, Smith additionally hosted the present in 2005, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith.

See a listing of 2024 BET Awards winners.

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2024 BET Awards Winners List in Full

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The 2024 BET Awards are being handed out Sunday evening.

Tyla gained the primary award of the evening, for finest worldwide act, and later collected the award for finest new artist. Usher, who can be honored with a lifetime achievement award in the course of the present, was named finest male R&B/pop artist, whereas SZA (who was not in attendance) gained the award for finest feminine R&B/pop artist. Killer Mike gained album of the yr for Michael. Victoria Monét gained the BET Her award. Regina King (who additionally was not current) was named finest actress.

The BET Awards ceremony is anticipated to create some massive moments, with performances by Will Smith, who carried out his new music “You Can Make It,” and Infantile Gambino (aka Donald Glover), who confirmed final week that he’s dropping a brand new Single, titled “Lithonia.”

As well as, feuding artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar will compete in two classes: finest male hip-hop artist and finest collaboration. Within the latter class, Drake is up for “Wealthy Child Daddy” with SZA and Sexyy Pink, whereas Lamar is competing for his visitor verse on the remix of Beyoncé’s “America Has a Downside.”

And Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, is nominated for the YoungStars Award, which honors youngster and teenage entertainers.

Heading into the present, Drake lead the nominations with a complete of seven nods, adopted by Nicki Minaj with six, and SZA, J. Cole, Sexyy Pink and Monét with 5 apiece. Nominees have been chosen by a voting academy of music trade insiders, performers and presenters. Viewers can vote on the Viewer’s Selection Award by 6:30 p.m. PT.

Taraji P. Henson is internet hosting the 2024 BET Awards, that are airing stay on BET from the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.

Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the present with an lively efficiency backed by scores of dancers. She appeared out of a large egg, harking back to the quilt of her new album, Megan.

Different performers are scheduled to incorporate GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Tanner Adell, Tyla, Victoria Monét, YG Marley, Sexyy Pink, Muni Lengthy, Shaboozey, Chlöe, Coco Jones, Keke Palmer, Marsha Ambrosius and Summer time Walker. Tanner Adell will carry out on the BET Amplified stage. 

The listing of BET Awards nominees, under, can be up to date as winners are introduced stay Sunday evening. Refresh for the most recent.

Album of the 12 months

Chris Brown, 11:11
Gunna, A Reward & A Curse
21 Savage, American Dream
Usher, Coming Residence
Drake, For All of the Canine (Scary Hours Version)
Victoria Monét, Jaguar II
Killer Mike, Michael (WINNER)
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2

Finest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist

Beyoncé
Coco Jones
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Muni Lengthy
SZA (WINNER)
Tyla
Victoria Monét

Finest Male R&B/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz
Bryson Tiller
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
Fridayy
October London
Usher (WINNER)

Finest Group

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Blxst & Bino Rideaux
Metropolis Ladies
Flo
Maverick Metropolis Music
Wanmor

Finest Collaboration

Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Downside (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Wealthy The Child, Playboi Carti, “Carnival”
Lola Brooke feat. Latto & Yung Miami, “Don’t Play With It (Remix)”
Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert, “All people”
Usher, Summer time Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Drake feat. Sexyy Pink & SZA, “Wealthy Child Daddy”

Finest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist

Cardi B
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Sexyy Pink

Finest Male Hip-Hop Artist

21 Savage
Burna Boy
Drake
Future
Gunna
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne

Finest New artist

41
4Batz
Ayra Starr
Bossman Dlow
Fridayy
October London
Sexyy Pink
Tyla (WINNER)

Video of the 12 months

Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat J. Cole, “All My Life”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua), “Barbie World”
Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion, “Bongos”
Drake feat. J. Cole, “First Individual Shooter”
Usher, Summer time Walker & 21 Savage, “Good Good”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Pink & SZA, “Wealthy Child Daddy”

Video Director of the 12 months

Benny Growth
Baby.
Cole Bennett
Dave Meyers
Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson
Offset
Tems
Tyler, The Creator

Dr. Bobby Jones Finest Gospel/Inspirational Award

Shirley Caesar, “Award All the Glory”
Kirk Franklin, “All Issues”
Halle Bailey, “Angel”
CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come”
Erica Campbell, Do You Imagine in Love?”
Maverick Metropolis Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore, “God Issues”
Tems, “Me & U”
Kirk Franklin, “Strive Love”

Viewer’s Selection Award

Doja Cat, “Agora Hills”
Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “All My Life”
Gunna, “Fukumean”
Jack Harlow, “Lovin on Me”
Muni Lengthy, “Made for Me”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama”
Drake feat. Sexyy Pink & SZA, “Wealthy Child Daddy”
Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay, “Sensational”
Beyoncé, “Texas Maintain ‘Em”
Tyla, “Water”

Finest Worldwide Act

Asake (Africa)
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Africa)
Bk’ (Brazil)
Cleo Sol (UK)
Focalistic (Africa)
Karol Conká (Brazil)
Raye (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Tyla (Africa) (WINNER)

Viewer’s Selection: Finest New Worldwide Act

Bellah (UK)
Cristale (UK)
Duquesa (Brazil)
Holly G (France)
Jungeli (France)
Makhadzi (Africa)
Oruam (Brazil)
Seyi Vibez (Africa)
Tyler Icu (Africa)

BET Her

Beyoncé, “16 Carriages”
Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “Blessings”
Ayra Starr, “Commas”
Flo feat. Missy Elliott, “Fly Woman”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Hiss”
Victoria Monét, “On My Mama” (WINNER)
SZA, “Saturn”
GloRilla, “Yeah Glo!”

Finest Film

American Fiction
Bob Marley: One Love
Renaissance: A Movie by Beyoncé
Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse
The E-book of Clarence
The Coloration Purple
The Equalizer 3
The Little Mermaid

Finest Actor

Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Denzel Washington
Donald Glover
Idris Elba
Jeffrey Wright
Lakeith Stanfield

Finest Actress

Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Coco Jones
Danielle Brooks
Fantasia
Halle Bailey
Issa Rae
Regina King (WINNER)

YoungStars Award

Akira Akbar
Blue Ivy Carter
Demi Singleton
Heiress Diana Harris
Jabria McCullum
Jalyn Corridor
Leah Jeffries
Van Van

Sportswoman of the 12 months Award

A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese (WINNER)
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Juju Watkins
Naomi Osaka
Sha’carri Richardson
Simone Biles

Sportsman of the 12 months Award

Anthony Edwards
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
Kyrie Irving
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry