State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
The song by German producer Southstar is a definitive example of how digital-age sampling and viral culture can spark both massive success and complex legal drama. Originally a remix of Oliver Tree's 2020 track "Jerk," the song evolved from an unofficial SoundCloud upload into a global club anthem, eventually finding itself at the center of a "theft" controversy involving industry giants like Robin Schulz . The Evolution of a Viral Hit
: Recognizing its potential, B1 Records (a Sony Music imprint) helped Southstar clear the publishing rights with the original "Jerk" songwriters—including Oliver Tree and Marshmello —leading to an official re-release in July 2022. The Industry Controversy Southstar - Miss You
Southstar’s "Miss You" remains a landmark track for its sound and as a cautionary tale of the importance of in the era of viral music. The song by German producer Southstar is a
: After being shared by rapper Young Hearn on Instagram, the song exploded on TikTok , where its energetic, melancholic beat became a staple for short-form content. The Industry Controversy Southstar’s "Miss You" remains a
: The situation highlighted the tension between independent creators and major-label powerhouses, with many fans viewing the second release as an attempt to divert revenue from a young, independent artist. Musical Impact and Style
The song by German producer Southstar is a definitive example of how digital-age sampling and viral culture can spark both massive success and complex legal drama. Originally a remix of Oliver Tree's 2020 track "Jerk," the song evolved from an unofficial SoundCloud upload into a global club anthem, eventually finding itself at the center of a "theft" controversy involving industry giants like Robin Schulz . The Evolution of a Viral Hit
: Recognizing its potential, B1 Records (a Sony Music imprint) helped Southstar clear the publishing rights with the original "Jerk" songwriters—including Oliver Tree and Marshmello —leading to an official re-release in July 2022. The Industry Controversy
Southstar’s "Miss You" remains a landmark track for its sound and as a cautionary tale of the importance of in the era of viral music.
: After being shared by rapper Young Hearn on Instagram, the song exploded on TikTok , where its energetic, melancholic beat became a staple for short-form content.
: The situation highlighted the tension between independent creators and major-label powerhouses, with many fans viewing the second release as an attempt to divert revenue from a young, independent artist. Musical Impact and Style
