#MusicMonday Wrap-up: Nov. 5

Every Monday, CP staff writer Jordan Snowden wraps up the weekend in local and national music news with #MusicMonday. Here’s what happened over the past couple of days.

Members of the socially conscious collective, 1Hood Media, completed and released the soundtrack to City Theatre’s production of Pipeline as written by Dominique Morisseau. All the music on the soundtrack is original – played, written, and composed by 1Hood artists.

Congratulations to our #1Hood artists for the completion and release of the Pipeline Soundtrack! You can now stream the music inspired by the play here: https://t.co/ngFfrUUqVy@thatreal_ @livefromthe7ity @B_Chantele @JM_ThePoet @JacqueaMae @Leighh_Music @City_Theatre pic.twitter.com/BZnWopyfQJ

— 1Hood (@1hood) November 3, 2018

“Pipeline” Powerful play, beautiful actors, brilliant music from @1hood @city_theatre Loved it! https://t.co/aF5uhVB2Xh

— The Shop Pgh (@theshoppgh) November 3, 2018

Electric-pop band AJR played a sold-out show at Stage AE and made a touching announcement.

Tonight at their concert at Stage AR, @AJRBrothers announce that a majority of their merchandise sales would be donated to the #TreeOfLife Synagogue. They addressed the tragedy and acknowledged that their hearts are with Pittsburgh. Thank you, AJR.#StrongerThanHate @WPXI @KDKA

— Rachael McKriger (@RachaelMcKriger) November 5, 2018

Longturn Music, a Pittsburgh-based community for creators, performers, and fans of underground house and techno music, turned one. Happy 1st birthday, Longturn!

Thank you everyone who came to our birthday party at @brilloboxpgh last night and to @enamourmusic for throwing down with us. The birthday festivities continue next Friday, 11/9 for @kill_frenzy!

🎫 https://t.co/Hc8sMBVdaV#longturnmusic #housemusic #party #pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/MnYCc1qmrQ

— Longturn Music (@LongturnMusic) November 3, 2018

Great energy last night Pittsburgh! Thanks for an awesome night—was a lotta fun playing b2b with the @LongturnMusic residents after too 🤘🏻

— ENAMOUR (@enamourmusic) November 3, 2018

And there was a special surprise …

Had a blast Friday night celebrating 1 year with the @longturnmusic crew. Got to make a special appearance during the family set at the end of the night. Cheers to many more years of good… https://t.co/O8mjxFSXzi

— CJ Cooper (@djkidkoop) November 5, 2018

The band Jimmy Mayo dropped a four-track EP entitled Whoops on Friday via Chatterbot Records.

been sitting on this EP for far too long. i’m so excited to finally share “Whoops” with yall 🙂 as long as y’all keep giving caring, we will keep putting out tunes💕 https://t.co/9Ab68PgMhy

— jimmy mayo, the band (@jimmyeatmayo) November 2, 2018

So far, there’s only been praise for the EP on Twitter.

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— austin (@rextycoon) November 1, 2018

Alex is wonderful and @jimmyeatmayo is one of my favorite piitsburgh bands, so yinz are fools if you don’t listen to this https://t.co/tC4oWAS3uA

— 🦇☠thom☠🦇 (@jortsseason420) November 2, 2018

hey @jimmyeatmayo whoops is certified FIRE i love yall!!! 🔥💞

— commander salamander (@cdrsalamanderva) November 2, 2018

Mac Miller’s September passing has been ruled an accidental overdose. The L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner reported it was a fatal mix of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol.

#RIPMACMILLER pic.twitter.com/KOKVeD9maw

— Mikey Nest (@AhsokaBendu413) November 5, 2018

Miller fans are still taking the news hard, and the ruling has brought up issues of addiction and fentanyl abuse.

We need to stop treating addiction and focus on the individual. Offer medical treatment for withdrawals without shame or stigma. Make emotional health care available for those who need. We need to see, hear and understand the individual in front of us.
May his soul rest in peace!

— Opioid Treatment & Rapid Detox Waismann Method® (@opiates) November 5, 2018

This is sad. Too many celebrities are dying from Fentanyl overdose 🧐🤔 Michael Jackson, Prince, etc. now ….
Mac Miller Died of Accidental Overdose of Fentanyl, Cocaine and Alcohol: Coroner – People #MacMiller. https://t.co/ndl9LrME7Y

— S.R. (@LS_superstar) November 5, 2018

Speaking of the late R&B singer, Prince’s estate paired up with Sony’s Legacy Recordings and announced that they will be uploading weekly arrays of previously unavailable music videos to streaming sites.

Prince’s estate announce roll-out of rare music videos made between 1995-2010. Watch the first three now. https://t.co/Q0yV6i6rbA pic.twitter.com/R2yt57jbV8

— The FADER (@thefader) November 5, 2018

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— Cherie ♡ (@cherielianne) November 5, 2018

Fans find it disrespectful, and a ploy for cash.

Rejoice for his legacy to be ruined by greedy people handling his estate? Na

— —— – jerrod account 👹 (@darkgrapez) November 5, 2018

Sell outs

— Brad2theBone (@JTCMD) November 5, 2018

Are the Spice Girls really the Spice Girls without Posh? The ’90s girl group announced today that they will be putting on a reunion tour throughout the U.K., but without Victoria Beckham.

Am I hallucinating or are the Spice Girls finally reuniting? https://t.co/73UFWTG5z2

— Kerry Flynn 🐶 (@kerrymflynn) November 5, 2018

Breaking Spice news… Tickets on sale Saturday 10.30am ✌🏻#GirlPower #FriendshipNeverEnds pic.twitter.com/QmWrXOWLMd

— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) November 5, 2018

COME TO AMERICA pic.twitter.com/buuNEWdPwP

— careyfreddie (@careyfreddie1) November 5, 2018

Makes you wonder why they chose to do a tour now …

The Spice Girls minus the one that doesn’t need the money, you mean.

— Ken (@9_ja) November 5, 2018

Moving away from money schemes, Janet Jackson gave a powerful speech about gender equality while accepting the MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon.

👑 @JanetJackson: “Tonight I speak for women whose voices have been stifled. I am one of those women. I stand with you. You are my sisters. Women, our voices will be heard […] when we speak out for justice.” ✊🏾 >>> https://t.co/W1BURC5Pty #MTVEMA pic.twitter.com/ltoKzP4sul

— MTV Music UK (@MTVMusicUK) November 4, 2018

“Tonight I carry the hope that a new world is emerging. A world in which caring people – male as well as female – will no longer tolerate gender inequality.” @JanetJackson #JanetJackson https://t.co/VDI2ZDIl0Q pic.twitter.com/rahy1OjRwv

— Janet Love (@TweetJanetLove) November 4, 2018

The #MeToo movement is still going strong. 

I just gave a standing ovation in front of my tv for Janet Jackson’s speech

— Pearl Ashley (@PAshleyyyyy) November 4, 2018

I am crying at Janet Jackson using her voice for good

— harriet (@harriet_minns) November 4, 2018

Well, that’s all folks. Pop in next week for another #MusicMonday wrap-up.

This article appears in October 31, 2018 – Pittsburgh City Paper.