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Alleged Racism, Bullying, and Sexism at Beatport

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Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has suspended its relationship with Beatport’s editorial arm, Beatportal, with immediate effect. B.A.D. released a statement on August 24th, via Instagram. The decision was made in response to a VICE article yesterday that details allegations of workplace racism, bullying, and sexism at Beatport.

“Once we have conducted our internal review, we will return with further course of action,” B.A.D. wrote. “We draw significant support from the shared experiences of our community, and we remain faithful to our goal of amplifying these voices and experiences.”

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Idris Elba

Idris Elba Pursuing DJ Career Over Acting

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The multi-talentedĀ Idris ElbaĀ has reached a critical creative juncture. In a new interview withĀ Vanity Fair,Ā theĀ Golden Globe-winning actor said he intends to “lean away from the acting work” and pursue his career as a DJ more concertedly.

Idris Elba’s upcoming year on the big screen is slated to be a busy one. Elba is set to star in George Miller’s fantasy romance film,Ā Three Thousand Years of LongingĀ andĀ Beast,Ā which will see him portraying a widowed father who must fight to protect the lives of his children against a wild lion on a South African game reserve. Elba will also voice the part of Knuckles inĀ Sonic the Hedgehog 2, out in April.

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Celebrate Black History Month with These Iconic DJ’s

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Note: Originally published in February of 2016 and republished in 2017, this article is being republished today in honor of the amazing never-ending list of iconic DJs that have graced our scene with their illustrious art and careers.

Since the beginning of timeĀ there have been countless individuals who helped shape the music landscape. In celebration of Black History Month, we took some time to honor some of the most iconic DJ’s of recent times:

*Artists are listed in alphabetical order

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