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'Verzuz' Series That Pits Artists Against One Another Coming to Apple Music

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Verzuz, an Instagram Live series founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, is making its way to Apple Music, reports Variety. Verzuz launched in March and is designed to pit two artists against one another in a friendly competition.

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So far, the series has featured Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, John Legend, and DJ Nice. The first Verzuz episode on ‌Apple Music‌ will air on Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and will feature Snoop Dog and DMX.


While Verzuz will be aired on ‌Apple Music‌, it is also going to continue to be simulcast live on Instagram Live. Episodes will be shown live on ‌Apple Music‌, but fans will also be able to watch them on-demand in ‌Apple Music‌.

Apple will work with Swizz Beatz Timbaland to produce new episodes of the series going forward.

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newyorksole Avatar
newyorksole
80 months ago

The "dog eat dog" meme implied here is not exactly what the world needs right now, is it? Just sayin'. That's what popped in my head, when I first saw the graphic.
You are probably 1 of 1 persons who drew that conclusion from the photo.
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Amadeo
80 months ago

Dmx all day
As someone who grew up with DMX as his favorite rapper, agree wholeheartedly. Darkman all day.

That aside, I was just talking to my wife this morning about how old I felt (at 33) because of how much garbage rap there is today compared to the heyday of Swizz and Timbaland. What they have going is good for the soul.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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bjones521
80 months ago
This has been on Apple Music for at least a month now.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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sickoagb
80 months ago
Love these so much. Real nostalgia trips
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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travis64
80 months ago
Dmx all day
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
4jasontv Avatar
4jasontv
80 months ago

Do you see dogs eating each other in the promo photo?
They associated two musicians battling with two breeds associated with dog fighting...

Nothing wrong with the music but the artwork seems like poor taste.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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