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DJ KHALED’S ‘FOR FREE’ AND DAYA’S ‘SIT STILL LOOK PRETTY’ CERTIFIED GOLD

Just three months after its release, DJ Khaled’s “For Free” featuring Drake has been certified Gold by the RIAA. The cut, which is the lead single off Khaled’s latest studio album Major Key, features a sample of Reservoir Too $hort title “Blow The Whistle”. Major Key debuted at […]

SHAZAM PARTNERS WITH WATCHTHEDUCK FOR EXCLUSIVE “STRETCH 2-3-4” BTS

Music discovery app Shazam has partnered with WatchTheDuck to release exclusive content tied to the artists’ “Stretch 2-3-4” single featuring Pharrell, from the duo’s The Trojan Horse EP. Users who Shazam the single—including its placement in Gatorade’s Propel Electrolyte Water ad campaign, airing nationally now—will have access to […]

#ReservoirLately: Aug 16, 16

Don’t miss a beat! Here’s what’s happening with the Reservoir roster: – Bon Iver samples Reservoir title “Abacus” by Fionn Regan in new song “00000 Million”, premieres it at Eaux Claires Festival – Consequence Of Sound – Ina Wroldsen covers Stella Magazine – Instagram – Lil Jon track inspires Aussie swimmers to gold medal […]

JOEY BADA$$ NOMINATED FOR BMI SOCIAL STAR AWARD

Reservoir writer Joey Bada$$ is nominated for BMI’s Social Star Award, a prize honoring the BMI songwriter who truly engages with their social following. Fans can cast their vote for Joey by liking this Instagram photo and tweeting using the hashtag #VoteJoeyBadass. Joey is nominated alongside rappers Lil […]

COUNTRY ARTIST CHRIS LANE COVERS MARIO’S ‘LET ME LOVE YOU’

Pop-country singer Chris Lane released his second studio album Girl Problems on August 5th via Big Loud Records. The album features a twangy cover of Mario’s #1 Billboard single “Let Me Love You”, produced by Scott Storch. Lane tells Taste Of Country that he was convinced to record […]

The 10 Most 2 Chainz Things About ‘Daniel Son; Necklace Don’

Reservoir writer 2 Chainz dropped his latest mixtape, Daniel Son; Necklace Don, late last week. In true Chainz fashion, the album delivers some real bangers. While Chainz is renowned for his versatility and diverse list of collaborators, this tape proves that the rapper is still TRU to himself. Below are 10 quintessential […]

JOEY BADA$$ PREMIERES ‘DEVASTATED’ MUSIC VIDEO IN NYC

Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ took to the streets of his hometown to premiere the music video for his latest single, “Devastated”. Starting in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Joey drove a bus to six different locations in New York City, performing his hit song while the music video was projected […]

10 Ways to Vaca Like a Hitmaker

All work and no play makes for some very sad songwriters. Luckily, the Reservoir roster takes their vacation planning just as seriously as their hit making. For some serious travel inspo, take a page from our writers and artists and plan the vacation of your dreams. 1. If you’re looking to get off the grid, follow […]

SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE KICKS OFF SUMMER TOUR PERFORMING STRAYHORN’S ‘’A’ TRAIN’

Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble kicked off their Summer tour at Tanglewood, Massachusetts this week. The ten-city tour will take them across the U.S., culminating in a performance at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on August 21st. As part of the program line-up, the ensemble will be performing an […]

PRODUCER JAKE ONE ON SAMPLING PHILLY GROOVE FOR RICK ROSS

Hip-hop producer Jake One, the man behind hits from Drake, Chance The Rapper, 50 Cent,and more, recently posted a video on his YouTube channel detailing how he created the beat for the Rick Ross song “Dope D*ck”. The track, off Ross’ 2015 album Black Market, samples the Reservoir […]