HitPiece partners with Rick Ross to launch upcoming ‘Boss Forever’ NFT collection
200-NFT Limited Edition collection to give fans VIP access to Ross’ “Boss Land” Metaverse and the chance to visit the legendary rapper’s ‘Promise Land’ Mega Mansion
Partnership follows HitPiece’s 5 million dollars Seed Round, platform launch for musical artists to create authentic NFTs
PROVO, Utah, 25 October 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hit Piece, the easiest place to make and buy authentic music artist NFTs, announced a collaboration with the GRAMMY® Award-nominated, two-time multi-platinum superstar New York Times–Bestseller author and business magnate-founder Rick Ross. The platform will make its mark and be launched Rick Ross’s upcoming Genesis NFT collection, including 200 unique NFTs of The Boss’s digital avatars.
Collectors of NFT will get VIP access to Rick Ross’ world within the Metaverse, called “Boss Land”, which is an immersive experience of his Promise Land property with mythic aspects. Next to exclusive Rick Ross experiences, fans can visit the metaverse property, including a zoo, and even a swimming pool filled with champagne.
Each NFT comes with an exclusive merchandise package including an autographed copy of one of the Rick Ross’ books. Rarer NFTs will give fans access to a custom velor suit, a unique item of clothing worn by Rick, and a Facetime session with Rick once a year. 5 Ultra Rare tokens will give holders the chance to tour the rap mogul’s 235+ acre Promise Land estate outside Atlanta, GA and a 1/1 NFT collector will receive a 1/1 necklace custom made of their avatar.
“I thought I crashed the NFT market, but now I’m here to make it even bigger,” said Rick Ross. “You know, if the boss is in the metaverse, that’s the place to be.”
Rick Ross and other investors, including Pelion Ventures, participated in HitPiece’s 5 million dollars Seed round. The funding is used to further develop the leading music blockchain platform specializing in collectibles and experiences and help the company pioneer the web3 and metaverse space. Rick Ross has previously engaged with the web3 community, having launched a car NFT last year, but this will be his first collection for his fans.
Music director and industry veteran Rory Felton and serial entrepreneur Jeff Burningham launched the music NFT marketplace in August with a renewed focus on intellectual property rights for artists and a partnership with Audible Magic, a leader in music rights identification that enables music use by social media platforms, NFT marketplaces, metaverses and gaming applications. Since then, the platform has expanded its creator partnerships to include ATL Jacob, Furnace Fest, Lil Gotit, Matt Ox, Pyrex Whippa and more.
“HitPiece has always been about providing music fans and supporters with unique and exclusive ways to engage with the artists and their content,” said Rory Felton, CEO and co-founder of HitPiece. “We are delighted to have Rick Ross as an early adopter and partner as we continue to expand our suite of tools and offerings for music creators, collectors and fans.”
Fans who purchase Rick Ross NFTs can also gain access to The Lounge, the ultimate listening room in the Metaverse. Rick’s team including, James Woodward from talent agency Universal Attractions, helped coordinate the partnership as they sought the perfect launch partner for Rick Ross into web3.
About HitPiece
HitPiece creates a new limitless frontier for music creators and fans through NFTs and exclusive real-life and metaverse experiences. Built by a team of music and blockchain experts, HitPiece is a channel for community of collectors and artists. Creators can launch NFT-unlocked access to music, experiences and unique opportunities that delight fans. Enthusiasts have access to The Lounge, a metaverse listening experience to share your NFTs and unlock music and content from your favorite artists.
About Rick Ross
Rick Ross defines a lifestyle, a way of thinking and a culture. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum superstar, twice New York Times–Bestseller author and business magnate makes everything feel “rich,” eclipses material wealth and suggests a much more substantial spirit. Throughout a remarkable career, he literally went from “Hustlin'” to visiting President Barack Obama in the White House and occupies places at New York Times bestseller list. In the wake of his platinum-selling classic debut in 2006 Port of Miamihe’s scored seven GRAMMY® Award nominations, scored streams in the billions, picked up dozens of multi-platinum certifications and recorded five #1 debuts on Billboard Top 200. Adding to the series, Port of Miami II saw him topple the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart at #1 for the fourth time and the Top Rap Albums Chart at #1 for the third time.
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