LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- TuneGO® is proud to announce that
platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning recording artist Method
Man will drop the first-ever Genesis non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on
Flow from the Tical Universe™ today, ahead of the highly
anticipated release of the single "New Old School" on
November 19, 2021.
The Tical Universe limited-edition NFT Genesis drop introduces
the first five comic characters, features artwork from esteemed
New York artists Alex Smetsky and
Aleks Sinyuts, and animates characters to the tune of the
instrumental version of "New Old School"—bringing old-school hip
hop into the digital world. In collaboration with TuneGO and Dapper
Labs, the Genesis NFTs will be minted on Flow, the next-generation
blockchain designed for consumer applications, including the for
the widely popular NBA Top Shot. Method Man fans and NFT collectors
can participate in the Tical Universe NFT drop at
www.TicalNFT.com.
"The first-ever Tical Universe NFT is not some cash-grab NFT
drop. This Genesis NFT drop signifies the dawn of the Tical
Universe and the birth of the original Tical Universe characters,"
said John Kohl, CEO of
TuneGO. "Collectors who purchase these original NFTs will own a
piece of history. The future of the Tical Universe is vast and
expansive, much like the universe we live in today—representing the
next frontier in music, art, and digital comic experiences. We're
proud that TuneGO is playing a vital role in the journey towards
the metaverse."
"New Old School" is written and performed by Method Man and
produced by The Lordz of Brooklyn.
It will be released and distributed by TuneGO® and
available on popular streaming platforms including Spotify and
Apple Music, plus social platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and
Instagram. Listen here:
https://lnk.tunego.com/methodman_newoldschool
"Imagine owning the original sketches of iconic characters like
Batman and Joker, Wolverine and Magneto, or R2D2 and Darth Vader. This is what the Tical Universe
Genesis NFT drop represents for collectors—the opportunity to own a
piece of history," said Alison
Ball, President of TuneGO. "As an award-winning artist
and critically acclaimed actor, Method Man has consistently
embraced change and innovation to strengthen his bond with fans and
engagement with new audiences. We are proud to work with Method Man
to secure and protect his creative rights, distribute his music and
art, and introduce cutting-edge NFT strategies on Flow for the
future of the metaverse."
The digital assets for the Tical Universe NFTs plus the masters
and creative rights for "New Old School" will be securely stored
and protected in the patented TuneGO Vault, built on Flow.
Launched in September 2021, TuneGONFT
allows artists to secure their content, protect their creative
rights, mint NFTs, distribute their music to streaming platforms,
monetize their music on social media, and license their content for
TV, films, and video games—all on one unified platform, available
on both mobile and desktop.
About TuneGO
TuneGO® Inc. is leveling the playing field in the
music industry. We streamline content and music rights management,
creative collaboration, plus distribution, licensing, and
promotion, on a single unified digital platform, enabling artists
and creatives to focus on what they do best—making music. Our
patented technology stores a complete, permanent digital record of
the music creation process in the cloud, essentially digitizing an
artist's catalog while protecting creative rights throughout their
career. TuneGO's end-to-end ecosystem also offers streaming
distribution, sync licensing opportunities, and promotional
services to help artists take their music to the global stage.
By giving artists, labels, and publishers the capability to
securely manage their digital content and control their creative
rights on the same platform where they distribute and license their
music—ensuring artists are paid all of the royalties to which they
are entitled—TuneGO is breaking new ground in the music industry.
To learn more, please visit www.tunego.com or contact TuneGO
at info@TuneGO.com. TuneGO is a free download in the app
store and is powered by cutting-edge technology which has more
than 100 granted patent claims.
About Tical Universe
Method Man's Tical Universe™ will be the first
of its kind to provide a community owned, character-based
experience that transcends the digital and physical world. The
Tical Universe origin story will be told via music, art and comic
lore that will be introduced to the world in the form of NFTs,
serving as the foundation for an original series of digital
interactive comic books, animated films, and video games. In
addition, relevant designer collaborations across physical and
digital apparel will be available through Method Man's athleisure
line, Tical Athletics.
About Flow
Flow is a fast, decentralized, developer-friendly, next-gen
blockchain chosen for its combination of scalability and usability,
and its commitment to excellence, longevity and empowering
communities. Flow is the only layer-one blockchain originally
created by a team that has consistently delivered great consumer
blockchain experiences including CryptoKitties, Dapper Wallet and
NBA Top Shot.
Flow boasts a rich ecosystem of top entertainment brands,
development studios, and venture-backed startups. Flow ecosystem
partners include global IP brands like Warner Music, Ubisoft, NBA and UFC; e-commerce
leaders Shopify, leading game developers, including Animoca Brands,
Sumo Digital and nWay; and many leaders in the crypto space such as
Circle and Binance. For more on Flow, visit
https://www.flow.com/.
Media Contact:
Alexandra
Attanasio
JConnelly for TuneGO
973.934.5100
tunegopr@jconnelly.com
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