Two months ago, Chance confirmed a Kanye West-produced 7-track, which would follow the G.O.O.D Music rollout we saw at the Summer’s beginning. Now, on what would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday, Chance and Kanye have appeared in studio together, chopping up an old MJ vocal sample. Check out the clip below, and feel free to … Read more
Not many bands can get away with producing edgy, sci-fi themed albums and concerts, but Muse continues to show that it doesn’t really matter what theatrics are involved with a project. If it’s good, it’s good. And judging from already released singles, the list of producers, and even the album art, it appears that Muse … Read more
On Friday (August 24th) Blood Orange dropped Negro Swan, his silky, sorrowful, fully realized LP, which intimates in its listeners moods of elation and longing. In trying to paint a picture of an African American experience, his experience, Blood Orange crafted his most stunning album to date. Arguably more simple and spare is the self-directed video for “Saint“, which … Read more
Before Summer 2018 comes to a close, everyone is privy to a weekend of partying, sports, and all the food you can handle. This year’s Labor Day Weekend in NYC will include the annual West Indian Day Parade and the U.S Open, not to mention the premier EDM festival Electric Zoo. And in addition to … Read more
Cardi B and Kehlani have gone platinum blonde in the new visuals for their Invasion of Privacy collab, “Ring“. The electronic trap track is visually drawn with gorgeous, arresting outfits, Cardi bound by telephone wires, and a telephone suspended in what appears to be heaven. Check out the new “Ring” music video below. It’s been a huge year for … Read more
This year, for the seventh iteration of Tyler, the Creator‘s annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival will feature, inarguably, its best lineup to date. This Fall at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, you’ll be able to catch Pusha T, Jorja Smith, Post Malone, Kanye West and Kid Cudi under their new moniker Kids See Ghosts, and more. … Read more
Yesterday, the world lost Aretha Franklin, an icon above icons, the true Queen of Soul. To pay tribute to her immense legacy and inspiring body of songs, young vocalist Ariana Grande stopped by Fallon for a performance of “You Make Me Feel Like (A Natural Woman)”. Joined by The Roots, Ariana delivered a sweltering, heartfelt … Read more
Now that some time has passed since Nicki Minaj unexpectedly dropped her new album Queen, we thought we’d share some of our favorite verses. Though it was a bumpy ride to the release of the Queens MC’s fourth studio album, Nicki did more than deliver. She owned it, asserting herself once again as one of the most … Read more
The reign of the Quality Control family invasion continues. As a trio, the Migos are touring with Drake. But Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff are pursuing their individual projects as well. Earlier this month, Quavo released three impressive solo tracks: The Murda-Beatz produced “Workin Me“, “Bubble Gum“, and “Lamb Talk“. Now, Quavo has unleashed the fast … Read more
British artist Dev Hynes, also known by his stage name Blood Orange, has taken to social media to confirm the track list for his upcoming LP, Negro Swan. Back in February, Hynes released a two-track EP titled Black History, with no word about if the EP would later contribute to a full album. Last month, Blood Orange unveiled two … Read more
It’s been a busy Summer for Travis Scott, who dropped his first solo album since 2016’s Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight just last week (August 3rd). The career defining Astroworld features a number of renown guests, including Frank Ocean, Tame Impala, The Weeknd, and even John Mayer. The first music video to arrive from Astroworld is for “Stop Trying … Read more
In case you missed it, there have been some incredible album releases this Summer, primarily in the Rap/R&B genre. Just this week, we finally received the new Iggy Azalea EP, in addition to Travis Scott’s Astroworld. This doesn’t make the delay of Nicki Minaj’s album any easier to swallow, but here is a little piece of mind, that there are … Read more
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DJ Khaled has officially entered the contest for song of the summer, with his new banger “No Brainer”. Tapping on some of the best of his former collaborators—Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and Justin Bieber—DJ Khaled uses bouncy production to nail down a contagious summer anthem. Check out “No Brainer” below. The arrival of “No Brainer” … Read more