Sneak Peek into The June Printed Edition
“Summertime and the living is easy” Looking forward to days of LA sunshine and beach weather around the world. We here at Pump It Up Magazine welcome you to a warm June edition with our cover artist of the month Raymond Dickerson. We also have a special tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson with interviews […]
The 7 Best Movies New to Netflix in June 2018
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” A solid variety of strong content is coming to Netflix this June, including a recent Best Picture winner and one of the best sports movies ever made, but the whole lot of these new additions is easily overwhelmed by the single biggest title to hit streaming this year: “Star Wars: […]
Homage To Azzedine Alaia
“I love (clothes), uncomplicated by details, ornamentation or color that remain beautiful and are timeless,” the late Azzedine Alaia once declared. “I love those clothes which are simple but yet, the most difficult to make.” “Je Suis Couturier,”pays homage to the greatest Tunisian fashion designer of our times. Situated under the vaulted glass ceiling of […]
Tiësto
Tiësto is a name that no longer needs an introduction. He is synonymous with the best of electronic music, and continues to inspire a generation of up-and-coming young artists. In addition to two Grammy nominations and a Grammy win in 2015, Tiësto has been named the #1 DJ by Rolling Stone, voted “The Greatest DJ […]
Career Serviceman Releases New Gospel – Jazz – R&B Album Meet Raymond Dickerson
About 60 miles due west of New Orleans Louisiana sits a comfortable community that is reminiscent of the old plantations days with its miles upon miles of sugar cane fields and large plantation dwellings. Large weeping shade trees line the banks of the local bayou and stories abound about the way it was back when. […]
Motown Veteran Michael B Sutton and Anissa Sutton Launch The Sound of L.A. Entertainment Company with New Distribution Deal with Orchard/Sony.
(May 21, 2018 – Los Angeles) On June 1, 2018, Michael B. Sutton, a four-decades plus veteran of the music industry who has worked with Kanye West/Jay-Z (Guess Who’s Back) Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more, launches The Sound of L.A. entertainment company with a mission to reestablish the […]
Getting Your Song on the Radio
How can I get my song on the radio? This question is a deceptive one – it seems straightforward enough, and on the surface, there is a straightforward answer. To get your song played on the radio, either you or your radio promotion company approaches program directors/music directors at radio stations, promotes your song to […]
10 Essential Tips for New Bands From L.A. Music Industry Experts
Milos Ljubicic/Shutterstock 10 Essential Tips for New Bands From L.A. Music Industry Experts Los Angeles is full of young musicians trying to make it in (or, rather, out of) our city’s bustling music scene. Well, baby bands, this list is for you. We’ve gathered the advice of local experts, including talent buyers, producers and […]
French-american singer Nadel Paris has been exploding into the mainstream with her second hit song “Ooh La La La”
French-american singer Nadel Paris has been exploding into the mainstream with her second hit song “Ooh La La La,” which spent over two months on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart peaking at No. 31, and has been getting radio and club spins around the nation. Unlike many of her EDM peers, Nadel promotes a drug-free […]
Sony buys 60% stake in EMI Music Publishing for $2.3bn from Mubadala-led consortium
Sony Corp will soon own 90% of EMI Music Publishing, following a $2.3bn deal with Mubadala Investment Company. The two parties have inked a legally binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) for the sale of a Mubadala-led consortium’s 60% equity interest in EMI Music Publishing to Sony Corporation of America. The deal values EMI Music Publishing […]
Interview With Kea | Smooth Jazz/Neo Soul Artist
1) Talk to me about the making of your latest project. What was the inspiration behind it? I was seeking a producer for several originals and I was almost at my wits end until I visited a local church. After the service I met the pastor’s daughter and she happened to be a singer. It […]
She’s Back! Janet Jackson Performs, Gives Emotional Speech at BBMAs as First Black Woman to Receive Icon Award
It’s all for her! Janet Jackson graced the Billboard Music Awards stage to receive the prestigious Icon Award on Sunday in Las Vegas. Not only was the moment her first television performance in nine years, but it was also the first time she has performed as a mom. Bruno Mars surprised fans taking the stage to introduce […]
2018 Billboard Music Awards: Check Out the Complete List of Winners!
Receiving a Billboard Music Award nomination is a win in itself, but only a handful of celebrities will take the stage on Sunday night to gather their trophies. Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran led the pack with nominations in 15 categories including top male artist. Taylor Swift snagged five nods, while Cardi B showed up […]
11-year old Symond Boschetto of Los Angeles Share Hope USA brings love and compassion to the homeless and the sick children of Los Angeles.
Symond Boschetto is on a mission to help others and share hope with those who need it the most, the homeless and sick children. He launched a non-profit Share Hope USA in Los Angeles with the belief that we can all make a difference. During the month of May, you can help his mission by […]
Interview With Megan Fenyoe, A Motivational Speaker, Author, and Life Coach
Megan Fenyoe, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Life Coach shares a proven system to motivate people, bring accountability and to inspire people. Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Veteran, and owner of Mission Strength. Although she is a Health and Mindset Coach, she knows how difficult it can be […]