Elliott “YN” Wilson is re-entering the journalistic panorama after being named editorial director of hip-hop journalism overseeing UPROXX, HipHopDX and Dime Journal. The information follows the announcement on Wednesday (April 24) that each one three manufacturers had been acquired by media veteran Jarret Myer to type UPROXX Studios alongside Advanced alum Wealthy Antoniello and can.i.am.
“I’m thrilled for this new chapter of my illustrious profession and to work with confirmed winners like Jarret, Wealthy and can,” Wilson tells Billboard. “My focus is on elevating the three rising manufacturers — UPROXX, HipHopDX and Dime — to larger heights and to assist form the way forward for media and tradition. The enjoyable begins.”
Wilson will proceed holding down his function as co-host of the Rap Radar podcast with Brian “B. Dot” Miller. Up to now, Wilson labored at TIDAL and in addition served as editor-in-chief of XXL from 1999 to 2008.
UPROXX Studios will function as an unbiased firm, with Antoniello serving as accomplice/govt chairman and can.i.am aboard as accomplice/investor. The transfer to accumulate the trio of manufacturers together with different Warner Music Group property comes about two months after WMG CEO Robert Kyncl introduced in an inner memo obtained by Billboard that Warner was trying to discover a suitor to dump HipHopDX and UPROXX after almost six years in enterprise collectively.
“We’re in an unique course of for the potential sale of the information and leisure web sites UPROXX and HipHopDX, with extra to say on that quickly,” Kyncl mentioned in February.
Will.i.am’s FYI AI know-how and FYI radio will even be an integral a part of UPROXX Studios’ working programs within the ever-evolving media trade.
“Innovation is in our DNA,” will.i.am mentioned in an announcement. “Our steady pursuit of creating new mediums and platforms will reshape the way forward for artistic expression. We’re crafting merchandise and experiences so groundbreaking that they compel the world of media to evolve alongside us. That is our mandate as pioneers of tradition.”
UPROXX Studios CEO Myer expects the corporate to be a pioneer within the media area with its investments in know-how and ahead considering.
“We’re doubling down on progress. Anticipate important investments in our manufacturers, staff, and the experiences we provide — each creators and audiences alike,” he added. “Via its partnership with FYI, UPROXX Studios embraces pioneering know-how and in addition indicators its dedication to fostering creativity and pushing the boundaries of digital expression.”
