SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 13, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Official Statement from STRYPER Regarding Band Member Oz Fox

News began circulating this morning that Stryper’s Oz Fox suffered a medical emergency on stage in Las Vegas overnight. In order to provide accurate information and dispel any rumors, the band has issued an official statement:

Our dear friend and lead-guitarist Oz Fox fell ill Saturday night while performing in Las Vegas with a side project that he sometimes plays in when not touring with Stryper. Oz suffered a seizure causing a fall on stage. After performing an MRI, doctors discovered an area of concern near his brain which they are now running a biopsy on. The doctors have instructed…

Pusha T and Chevy Woods team up with Los Angeles producer RVNES for ‘Hurts’

On the heels of his first album release in over 4 years, Pusha T teams up with Los Angeles based producer RVNES and Chevy Woods for the release of ‘Hurts’. RVNES has rapidly established himself as a credited producer and songwriter, being picked up by media giants HipHop DX and XXL Mag on previous releases.

Georgia Meek shares Right Kind Of Wrong

23-year-old North London based Georgia Meek’s lyrical maturity and life experience is far beyond her years, and carries a voice rife with emotion to match. With each track comes a level of personal depth, bold execution and relatable yet inspiring wisdom.

Josh Groban Unveils Tracklisting for New Album “Bridges”

Today, multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, and global superstar Josh Groban uncovers the tracklisting for his anxiously awaited eighth full-length studio album, Bridges [Reprise Records]-in stores and at all DSPs Friday September 21, 2018.

Soulful Anjelo Disons unveils new release ‘Sweet Love’

Multi talented singer-songwriter, producer and instrumentalist, Anjelo Disons, has unveiled his brilliantly rich new production, ‘Sweet Love’, an aural embodiment of the silky sonic diversity that has cemented the Londoner’s reputation as one of music’s most exciting rising talents.

Musicians only received 12% of the music industry’s $43 billion revenue in 2017

As in the film industry, streaming platforms have become the norm in the music business. Subscription streaming services have already eclipsed CDs in terms of sales, and at one point, Spotify was actually worth more than the music industry as a whole. While such online platforms offer customers convenience coupled with cheaper prices, it’s undoubtedly transformed the structure of the industry’s revenue system and the way in which artists make ends meet.