50 & Forever by Rotation will immerse fans
in hip-hop’s indelible history, celebrating both the trailblazers
who made hip-hop an inescapable cultural force and the rising stars
who are redefining the genre for a new generation
Kicking off today, 50 & Forever reveals its
first series of events at J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival and Mary J.
Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
Watch Generational Queens, 50 & Forever’s
tribute to Queen Latifah’s feminist anthem ‘U.N.I.T.Y.’ here
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Amazon Music is paying tribute to hip-hop’s monumental influence
on music, culture, and society with 50 & Forever, a program in
celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, which will bring fans
together to honor hip-hop’s undeniable legacy and champion the
artists writing the next 50 years of hip-hop’s history. Created by
Rotation—the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music—50 &
Forever will give hip-hop its well-deserved flowers, with curated
events, livestreams, playlists, original content, and new
music—spanning Amazon Music, Twitch, Audible, Prime Video, and
Amp.
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The celebration will feature some of the most important names in
hip-hop, from hip-hop’s Golden Era through present day, including
J. Cole and Dreamville, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Jeezy, Busta
Rhymes, Method Man, Jadakiss, DJ Drama, Jodeci, Free Marie, and
Kenny Burns. Many more events and featured artists will be
announced throughout 2023.
“This year, hip-hop fans around the world will come together to
mark one of the culture’s most important milestones: the 50th
anniversary of hip-hop,” said Tim Hinshaw, head of hip-hop and
R&B for Amazon Music. “More than music, hip-hop has broken
barriers and redefined culture across fashion, sports, film, and
social movements. From art to activism, hip-hop hasn’t just changed
history, but is history, and 50 & Forever pays tribute to the
indelible mark that hip-hop has made on the culture.”
To kick off 50 & Forever, Amazon Music today released
Generational Queens, the first in an ongoing series of short films
that will be released throughout the year from Amazon Music.
Directed by Fenn O’Meally and featuring a Black, all-female cast,
the film is centered around the first lady of hip-hop, Queen
Latifah, and her groundbreaking, respect-demanding feminist anthem
‘U.N.I.T.Y.’—which turns 30 this year. The film captures the
journey of music discovery and shows that when hip-hop fandom
starts at home, it carries on for generations. Watch the short film
here.
Dreamville x 50 & Forever - Through The Years Exhibit @
Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh, 3/31
This weekend, Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum hip-hop artist
J. Cole will once again host Dreamville Festival in his hometown of
Raleigh, North Carolina. To celebrate the storied legacy of
Dreamville, J. Cole, and North Carolina hip-hop, Amazon Music is
hosting a very special 50 & Forever exhibit at the Contemporary
Art Museum in Raleigh on Friday, March 31.
The exhibit will explore Dreamville’s long and storied history,
with a carefully curated gallery of never-before-seen photographs
and video from the label’s infancy to present day. To complement
the exhibit, Dreamville and 50 & Forever will host a series of
panels, workshops, and conversations on March 31, from 12 p.m. to
10 p.m. EDT. The schedule includes a conversation between 9th
Wonder and B.Dot about North Carolina hip-hop history; a panel on
the creation of the Creed III soundtrack featuring Joe Shirley,
Frank Brim, Bas, and MixedByAli; a star-studded tribute to
multiplatinum producer Anthony Parrino, aka “Elite”; and a beat
battle between DJs Khrysis, D.R.U.G.S., Nottz, and Bink to close
out the night.
For fans not able to make it to Raleigh for the festival,
Rotation will present the exclusive livestream of the 2023
Dreamville Festival on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.
Starting at 2 p.m. EDT each day, fans will be able to tune in to
the Amazon Music channel on Twitch or Prime Video to watch
performances from artists including J. Cole with special guest
Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, Summer Walker, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox,
J.I.D, GloRilla, City Girls, Sean Paul, EARTHGANG, Jessie Reyez,
Key Glock, Bas, Waka Flocka Flame, and Mario.
Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit
Livestream, May 12-13
This May, Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated
artist Mary J. Blige is returning to Atlanta for the second annual
Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, curating four days of
music, comedy, female empowerment, and community building. To bring
the celebration to as many hip-hop and R&B fans as possible, 50
& Forever will be livestreaming a special event, Mary J. Blige
B-Sides: A Celebration of HipHop50 with Special Guests, at State
Farm Arena on Friday, May 12. Hosted by Kenny Burns and DJ E-Class,
the night will feature music spanning Mary J. Blige’s career and
include special appearances from legendary artists like Jeezy,
Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Jadakiss, Jodeci, and additional special
guests.
On Saturday, May 13, 50 & Forever will also livestream the
summit’s series of panels and workshops, aimed at empowering women
of the BIPOC community. Curated by Strength of a Woman’s Black,
all-female team, these discussions will cover wellness, finance,
beauty, tech, and music. The summit will also feature live tapings
of podcasts like Angela Yee’s Lip Service, Don’t Call Me White
Girl, and Earn Your Leisure.
Rap Rotation Rewind with Free Marie and other 50 &
Forever Original Content and Playlists
Throughout 2023, 50 & Forever is providing highly curated
original content, playlists, and programming for hip-hop fans young
and old. Available today, fans can experience Rap Rotation Rewind
in DJ Mode, a new listening experience hosted by legendary
radio/television personality Free Marie (106 & Park, Power
105.1). Available to stream now, Rap Rotation Rewind in DJ Mode is
an immersive listening experience that provides a steady stream of
iconic music from hip-hop’s five decades, curated by the team of
experts from Amazon Music and drawn from customers’ listening
habits.
Throughout the experience, Free Marie will share intimate
stories and untold anecdotes about classic hip-hop records, as well
as interviews with the artists who created them. Fans can
experience Rap Rotation Rewind in DJ Mode here or by saying,
“Alexa, play Rap Rotation Rewind in DJ Mode.”
Fans will also be able to revisit and explore some of hip-hop’s
most defining tracks via [RE]DISCOVER, the catalog brand from
Amazon Music, which has carefully curated a series of playlists for
each of the genre’s formative eras. Fans can listen to The 2010s:
Hip-Hop, The 2000s: Hip-Hop, The ’90s: Hip-Hop, and The ’80s
Hip-Hop to explore the genre’s most influential music. Fans can
hear all of 50 & Forever’s playlists and stations on Amazon
Music here.
Additional 50 & Forever activities honoring hip hop’s most
important artists and milestones will be announced throughout 2023.
Stay tuned for additional announcements throughout the year.
ABOUT AMAZON MUSIC
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connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and
culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with
curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist
merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to
over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus
the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their
membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for
full, on-demand access to 100 million songs in HD and a growing
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Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they
listen to music including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at
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