News · 12.09.2026
kizaru releases CA$HEY: 16 tracks and a reason to hear the whole album
On 11 September 2026, kizaru released CA$HEY.
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Music, people and decisions behind the scenes. Explore artists, filming, recording, editing, 3D and technology through complete editorial articles.
12 September 2026
Rap, AI video and media production practice
15 news items and 15 journal articles: releases, events, and music and video production. Source dates and future event dates are shown separately.
News · 12.09.2026
Kai Angel — Shh!: the second September chapter is now in the catalogue
Kai Angel continued his September series with Shh!, released on 11 September 2026.
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News · 12.09.2026
SODA LUV releases Прими как есть: a brief turn towards pop rock
On 11 September 2026, SODA LUV released Прими как есть.
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News · 12.09.2026
EST Gee — BIGGER THAN THE DEVIL: the 11 September release and its video strand
EST Gee released BIGGER THAN THE DEVIL on 11 September 2026 through CMG/Interscope Records.
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News · 12.09.2026
Nine Vicious — SEDITION: a new entry in Friday's rap releases
SEDITION is a new album by Nine Vicious, released on 11 September 2026.
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News · 12.09.2026
Quavo and T.I. release Backwards; QRÖMELIFE is scheduled for 2 October
According to Pitchfork's report dated 11 September 2026, Quavo released Backwards featuring T.I.
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News · 12.09.2026
D-Block Europe and French Montana join forces on WORLDWIDE WAVE
WORLDWIDE WAVE, a joint album by D-Block Europe and French Montana, was released on 11 September 2026.
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News · 12.09.2026
What's on: NAVAI will perform in Moscow on 22 October
VK Stadium's official listings announce a NAVAI solo concert on 22 October 2026 in Moscow.
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News · 12.09.2026
What's on: nkeeei, uniqe and ARTEM SHILOVETS prepare an anniversary show
nkeeei, uniqe and ARTEM SHILOVETS are listed for 14 November 2026 at VK Stadium in Moscow.
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News · 12.09.2026
Zatochka at VK Stadium: 15 November and an important clarification about older tickets
VK Stadium's Moscow listings schedule Zatochka for 15 November 2026.
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News · 12.09.2026
Runway arrives inside Premiere Pro and After Effects
On 8 September 2026, Runway introduced a plugin for Premiere Pro and After Effects.
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News · 12.09.2026
Premiere 26.5: media generation and transcript-based editing in the September update
In the September Premiere 26.5 update, Adobe highlights two notable tools: Generative Media Tool and Paper Edit.
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News · 12.09.2026
GWM Worlds 2: Runway demonstrates controllable AI worlds in real time
On 3 September 2026, Runway presented the GWM Worlds 2 research demonstration.
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News · 12.09.2026
DaVinci Resolve 21.1: new tools for multicamera shoots and project handover
On 8 September 2026, Blackmagic Design announced DaVinci Resolve 21.1.
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News · 12.09.2026
Rabbit: a new Rakim, Kurupt and Masta Killa video ahead of The Godbody LP
On 11 September 2026, Rakim's official channel published the Rabbit video: Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa featuring MAC SHAWN 100.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
The beat is already dense. Try taking something out instead of adding more
The verse sounds confident, but loses its character over the full beat?
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Comping rap vocals: assemble a take without losing the person
One take has a more precise start to the line; another has the right final inflection.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Before recording a verse: a small test instead of a big EQ
If the voice sounds different in every take, plugins are not necessarily the problem.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Shoot a verse in one setup: coverage first, beauty second
The camera is in place, the lighting is ready and the artist is focused.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Lighting a music video: preserve the decision, not just the successful shot
You like the lighting in the first shot, but after moving the camera the face suddenly looks different.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Before AI generation: test your music video with paper frames
A beautiful generation can easily convince you that a scene already works.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
One character across several AI shots: start with a feature sheet
In the first shot the character wears a short jacket; in the second the pockets change; in the third an object disappears from their hand.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
An AI video prompt: direct one action, not the whole music video
A character walks, the camera circles, the city changes, rain begins, then another scene follows.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Colour between shots: compare the scene, not the presets
A shot looks striking on its own, but beside its neighbour the skin shifts from green to pink.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
Captions for a rap video: convey the meaning, not just draw the words
Words jump to the beat and look striking, then disappear before anyone can read them.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
A vertical music video changes where attention goes
You can crop a horizontal music video into a vertical rectangle in a minute.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
A music video is ready for handover when every file is clear
A folder containing files named final, final2 and final_final does not explain exactly what should be published.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
MOTA: one track, three possible project routes
Needing content for a track is a good conversation starter, but not yet a production task.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
MOTA: a revision that makes the next check clear
Making a video more dynamic could mean more frequent cuts, a shorter introduction or simply a different opening shot.
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Journal · 12.09.2026
MOTA: why an AI video needs a material provenance log
A week after a successful generation, it can be hard to remember which reference you used and what you changed manually.
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MOTA Magazine editors Karina and Alisa focus on people, the task, the production process and lessons for the next project. Suggest a story or an editorial question through the project brief or contacts page.
10 September 2026
Rap, live music and behind the scenes
15 news stories and 15 journal articles: concert listings, MOTA projects and perspectives on music and video. The complete issue is available in English and Russian.
News · 10.09.2026
XCHO to perform in Moscow on 11 October: from headphones to a live audience
XCHO is listed at Moscow's VK Stadium on 11 October 2026 at 20:00. The announcement names familiar tracks; the concert's age rating is 16+.
News · 10.09.2026
Byba to present new songs at Moscow's Svoboda
A Byba concert is listed at Svoboda club for 16 October 2026. Start: 19:00; age rating: 16+. The announcement promises new songs and guests.
News · 10.09.2026
Kaspiyskiy Gruz at Soho Rooms: a concert night beginning on 17 October
Kaspiyskiy Gruz is listed at Soho Rooms on 17 October 2026. Guests are welcomed from 22:00, with the artists due on stage around 01:30 on 18 October. The event is 18+.
News · 10.09.2026
9mice at MTS Live Hall: Moscow date set for 24 October
The first of 9mice's Moscow evenings at MTS Live Hall is scheduled for 24 October 2026. The event starts at 18:00; the artist will take the stage no earlier than 19:30. Age rating: 16+.
News · 10.09.2026
MIKAYA prepares for a Moscow concert at TAU on 7 November
MIKAYA is listed at Moscow's TAU on 7 November 2026 at 19:00. The announcement includes new songs and refreshed visuals; the event's age rating is 16+.
News · 10.09.2026
Boulevard Depo brings “Tur a-la kart” to Moscow on 12 December
The Moscow stop of Boulevard Depo's “Tur a-la kart” is listed for 12 December 2026 at VK Stadium. Start: 20:00; age rating: 16+.
News · 10.09.2026
Haski in St Petersburg: a concert at Yubileyny on 13 December
Haski will perform at St Petersburg's Yubileyny Sports Complex on 13 December 2026. Start: 20:00; 18+. The programme announcement lists tracks from the album “Partizan”.
News · 10.09.2026
Basta at Gazprom Arena: St Petersburg concert set for 19 December
Basta will perform at Gazprom Arena on 19 December 2026 at 19:00. Entry is listed from 17:00; the standing floor and fan zone have separate age conditions.
News · 10.09.2026
Friendly Thug 52 NGG brings the Mille Grazie Tour to Kazan on 14 November
The Kazan stop of the Mille Grazie Tour is scheduled for 14 November 2026: Friendly Thug 52 NGG will perform at Korston. Start: 19:00; age rating: 16+.
News · 10.09.2026
Guf to perform in Perm on 7 November: a tour stop at Molot Sports Palace
Guf will perform at Perm's Molot Sports Palace on 7 November 2026 at 19:00. The date appears in the organiser's official itinerary; the ticket listing gives an 18+ age rating.
News · 10.09.2026
MOTA's YouTube gets a new banner and media group description
A new banner and updated description are now published on the MOTA Media Group YouTube channel. Here is a direct link and a short route through the video projects.
News · 10.09.2026
MOTA's Telegram now offers an easier route to our videos and visual feed
YouTube and Instagram addresses have been added to MOTA's external Telegram group description. One clear route connects conversation, video and the visual feed.
News · 10.09.2026
MOTA editorial pick: revisiting DRIME AND JAIZY
This issue returns to the existing video work DRIME AND JAIZY. It is an editorial archive pick, not a premiere announcement.
News · 10.09.2026
MOTA's autumn–winter rap listings: Moscow and three more cities
Ten events in Moscow, St Petersburg, Kazan and Perm make up MOTA's editorial concert listings. The selection comes with links and a calendar file.
News · 10.09.2026
MOTA's new journal series: fifteen articles on rap, the stage and video
Fifteen MOTA journal articles accompany the new concert listings, covering concerts, the structure of a rap line, video works and thoughtful conversations about art.
Journal · 10.09.2026
The opening act: a first encounter with a new scene
An opening act's name is easy to overlook. We suggest a different way into the autumn concert season: hear an unfamiliar performer before comparing them with the headliner.
Journal · 10.09.2026
One concert without a screen: what stays in memory
A short video preserves a frame, not the whole evening. An editorial experiment for listeners: choose one song not to film and notice how your attention to the room changes.
Journal · 10.09.2026
After the last track: the city carries on the concert
The journey out of a club can become the final chapter of a musical evening. How to write an urban postscript to a concert while keeping vivid details and a personal voice.
Journal · 10.09.2026
The setlist as a story: why order changes songs
A familiar track changes beside another song. Listen to a concert programme as a sequence of decisions and look for the moment the evening changes direction.
Journal · 10.09.2026
The audience raps along: when a listener becomes a participant
A shared chorus brings together different personal stories. We explore what to notice in an audience response and why volume alone cannot explain the power of a concert moment.
Journal · 10.09.2026
Internal rhyme: a second rhythm within the line
Rhyme can work long before a line ends. We explore how echoes of sound guide rap delivery and check whether the thought itself has been lost behind the technique.
Journal · 10.09.2026
One verse, three tenses: how rap tells a story
Past, present and future give the same scene different force. Write three versions of your own verse and notice how tense changes the distance between character and listener.
Journal · 10.09.2026
The ad-lib as a second narrator
A short background remark can support a character, question them or change a line's mood. Explore the character of ad-libs in an eight-bar passage of your own.
Journal · 10.09.2026
The rough cut: make the scene clear first
Beautiful shots do not yet explain what happened between them. Assemble a rap-video scene from simple placeholders and test the action before colour, effects and details.
Journal · 10.09.2026
A small speaker, a big question for the arrangement
Take your own demo passage from the studio into everyday listening. Explore which musical idea survives on another device and what needs checking in this version.
Journal · 10.09.2026
DRIME AND JAIZY: what “punk” promises the viewer
Revisiting the already-published DRIME AND JAIZY punk video through genre expectations. What does a viewer bring before the first frame, and how can that be tested?
Journal · 10.09.2026
Two Atom episodes: how a series invites us back
The first and second episodes of “The Story of Atom the Cat” are already available on MOTA's YouTube channel. Watch them as a series and explore what helps a viewer return.
Journal · 10.09.2026
Why MOTA's archive is worth revisiting
An available work can offer a new reason to watch. Open MOTA's YouTube channel with a question of your own, keeping a return visit distinct from a premiere.
Journal · 10.09.2026
A release in the future tense: reading a work-in-progress listing
MOTA's public catalogue also shows works in preparation. How can we discuss a forthcoming track with interest while keeping its status and listeners' expectations accurate?
Journal · 10.09.2026
Five questions for a music video creator that a poster cannot answer
A public case study provides a basis for discussing production. Using MOTA's showcase, we assemble questions that help move from the finished result to the creator's decisions.
Earlier articles
MOTA projects
3022: four ways into one project
A roster entry, a collaboration card, a case study and a short video offer different introductions to 3022.
Industry and culture
Ableton Live 12.4: a different route from sound to sketch
Stem separation and Link Audio offer useful starting points for collaboration and listening.
Guides
A track starts before you buy a plug-in
Begin with a scene and a small musical sketch before reaching for more presets.
MOTA projects
D.Rector and the grammar of a collaboration
The order of names on a release card starts telling a story before the first note.
Industry and culture
Spotify separates artist identity from release placement
A verification badge and an opt-in protection beta address different artist-profile problems.
Guides
A duet is a conversation, not two verses
A shared idea and room to respond can connect two distinctive voices.
MOTA projects
Visiting Atom: a mascot that guides the story
An archival hybrid AI video turns a studio introduction into a route led by a character.
Industry and culture
Fan-made remixes: what Spotify and UMG actually announced
A proposed paid feature is not general permission to upload any cover or remix.
Guides
A pause can rap too
Compare different uses of space before deciding that every beat needs another word.
MOTA projects
VNDTZ — V leto: a title as an open door
A release-preparation card offers a visual prompt without pretending to review unheard music.
Industry and culture
The 2027 GRAMMY changes put categories and credits in focus
New categories and revised eligibility make accurate release information worth preparing early.
Guides
A snippet you want to watch to the end
Give a short video one clear action and a meaningful change between its first and last frame.
MOTA projects
KARTINA RAPINA — Debaty: a title that starts the argument
A reading of the published title, not a claim about unreleased music.
Industry and culture
ComplexCon 2026: music as part of a larger visual world
The Los Angeles anniversary programme connects live music, design and streetwear.
Guides
A listener for an evening: a small discovery circle
A simple private listening exchange can turn recommendations into a more attentive conversation.
MOTA projects
Prince Atom: from Moscow to a cat palace
An archival fantasy uses a familiar city as the starting point for a hybrid imagined world.
Industry and culture
Back to the City: hip-hop in conversation with a city
Johannesburg's 2026 festival announcement combines performance, street art and historical memory.
Guides
The city as a notebook for a future video
Collect shapes, light and movement before planning an actual shoot.
MOTA projects
Kot — Killa: discipline as the language of an AI video
A public archival card provides the starting point for a reading of movement, rhythm and teamwork.
Industry and culture
BC One heads to Toronto: listening to movement
The 2026 world final offers a lens on rhythm, response and the character of a performance.
Guides
A demo is an invitation to a conversation
A short note helps a listener understand the idea, the temporary choices and the help you need.
MOTA projects
MOTA's video medley: several AI worlds, one rhythm
An archival montage invites a closer look at the rules that connect very different scenes.
Industry and culture
Rock Hall 2026: different ways to recognise hip-hop's influence
Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Rick Rubin appear in distinct award categories.
Guides
One chorus, three visual characters
Try object-led, human and abstract directions before committing to artwork.
MOTA projects
Atom's Story, episode two: a straight-faced mockumentary
Common Cause uses documentary conventions to tell an explicitly fictional comic story.
Industry and culture
The Hip Hop Nutcracker: a familiar score finds another city
Dance, a DJ and live violin turn a classical reference into a contemporary stage narrative.
Guides
Feedback that makes you want to continue
Locate a moment, describe your reaction and propose a comparison rather than a verdict.
MOTA projects
Romance in the studio: listening between voice and accompaniment
A public production case becomes an exercise in hearing the dialogue within a performance.
Industry and culture
DMC 2026: a short set can contain a whole artistic language
London's announced championship weekend puts selection, timing and technique on the same stage.
Guides
A mood playlist for a creative session
Choose references for specific details, then return to making your own attempt.
MOTA projects
STOLICA 1508: reading a short musical frame
A vertical snippet is a precise introduction, not a compressed account of an entire project.
Industry and culture
Deezer: AI detection is not the same as a fraud verdict
Keep AI labels, recommendation policy and fraudulent-stream demonetisation separate.
Guides
A small live session with a strong character
Plan the listener's journey, including the pauses between songs.
MOTA projects
Atom's Story, episode one: a team becomes a comic
The archival Moscow episode explores the transition from drawn characters to animated storytelling.
Industry and culture
YouTube likeness detection: a match is a starting point for review
An experimental face-matching tool does not guarantee that every imitation will be found or removed.
Guides
An idea archive that keeps demos alive
Start with ten files, clear working states and the reason each idea paused.
News
A new issue of MOTA Magazine
Thirty-six articles connect music culture, MOTA's public projects and practical creative ideas.
News
A good idea is looking for a team
Start a concrete conversation about music, film or an unexpected meeting between sound and image.
News
Music, people and production
MOTA’s editorial programme connects music with moving images and project updates with practical accounts of production.
Artists and releases
Meet MOTA’s public roster
MOTA’s public roster presents 23 projects with different voices, visual approaches and stages of development.
Artists and releases
Release Watch: five projects in preparation
The working showcase contains five preparation cards: VNDTZ — V leto; onji, 3022 and D.Rector — @RABOTA; KARTINA REPINA — Debaty; DIONIC feat.
Production
Making Fantasy AI Video #2
Generative video can become a collection of impressive but disconnected shots.
Production
Recording a romance song with live accompaniment
A studio recording may be technically clean yet lose the character of a performance.
Production
STOLICA 1508: music meets vertical video
A short music snippet is not simply a smaller version of a full video.
Guides
A guide to MOTA’s service catalogue
MOTA’s catalogue brings together eight disciplines and 33 services.
Guides
AI video: choosing a format and defining the brief
AI-assisted video can take several forms: a personal video, short social content, an advertising piece, a virtual presenter, or an animated production.
Guides
Video production: preparing an initial estimate
Video work may start with event coverage, business content, a music video or advertisement, or a combined filming-and-editing package.
Guides
Editing and post-production: four starting points
When footage already exists, production can begin with editing, urgent assembly, colour correction or format adaptation.
Production
Product visuals and 3D: choosing from the available materials
When photography matters, when a controlled 3D scene helps, and which inputs define the scope of product imagery.
Production
Sound and music: defining the deliverables
Recording, voiceover, advertising music and track production require different inputs and an agreed set of final versions.
Guides
Label and distribution: readiness before submission
How a release audit differs from distribution preparation, and why files, metadata and rights documentation are checked together.
Guides
AI engineering: sources, workflows and human oversight
Why knowledge bases, business agents and lead handling start with a review of data, access and permitted actions.
Guides
Six answers for a focused project proposal
A concise brief connects the intended result, available materials and constraints to scope, approvals and a project estimate.
Production
One production: versions for different platforms
A main file, short adaptations and supporting assets form a package when its contents are defined before production.
News
LLC MOTA: the company and official enquiries
How the public brand relates to the contracting entity, where to direct an enquiry and what to agree before meeting.
News
MOTA Magazine: stories for Karina and Alisa
Editorial stories about music, production and people behind the scenes, built around a specific moment in the work.
Production
Four videos from MOTA's production showcase
A music excerpt, two generative works and a vertical adaptation offer different relationships between imagery, rhythm and format.
News
MOTA Magazine: topics and reader questions
Creative journeys, production processes and people behind the scenes provide subjects for stories, interviews and practical analysis.