It was only a matter of time before Ben Gibbard, singer of such anthems of death and doom as “I Will Follow You Into the Dark,” “Transatlanticism,” and “We Will Become Silhouettes,” wrote a song about, well, all this. That time is today, when the Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service bandleader — who’s […]
Kanye West has been laying relatively low since his questionable interview on TMZ Live and wild Twitter outbursts last year. But evidently, he’ll still talk to a selected few. This time, the reclusive artist sat down for an interview with Wall Street Journal Magazine and, once again, reaffirmed his devotion to Donald Trump. The article, […]
In this week’s edition of We Regret to Inform You During a Pandemic, the world recently learned that rapper M.I.A. is an anti-vaxxer. The outspoken dance music icon tweeted on March 25, “If I have to choose the vaccine or chip I’m gonna choose death,” in a seemingly unprompted reference to coronavirus. When Twitter user […]
Drake, if you’re reading this, get a job! Stay away from her! Just like every ex you have saved in your phone with the purple devil emoji next to their name, Drake got bored during quarantine and decided to tease his rumored ex, Rihanna. But instead of sending an embarrassing reply to her Instagram story, […]
We don’t care who you are or what your credentials are to make a coronavirus hit — you’ve got nothing on the original, the Knack. The New Wave group’s 1979 debut hit, “My Sharona,” became a natural anthem for the coronavirus pandemic as “My Corona.” Now, a few members of the Knack have come back […]
Joyner Lucas has paid homage to Will Smith with the release of a new music video titled “Will.” The song is the eighth single off his long awaited debut studio album ADHD. The video takes viewers through Big Willie’s iconic career, spanning his evolution from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 2019’s Aladdin. Joyner kicks off the […]
D-Nice has launched a massive curated playlist — the appropriately titled Homeschool Playlist — exclusively through Spotify. Boasting over 50 songs from a range of artists, including The Emotions, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, CHIC and Bonnie Pointer, the idea behind the playlist is to encourage fans to try to stay positive and keep dancing. “I am […]
Fast times and money can both have their spoils, as well as equally grave consequences. It’s a multi-layered dynamic surging North Carolina rapper Toosii details in full through his “Why You Think” video. The YUNGMIK3-directed visual does its part in capturing the gleam of pristine diamonds and carrot-colored backdrop throughout (powered by a mean orange-tinged […]
Buffalo, NY – Ahead of the release of their joint project LULU, Griselda’s grimiest Conway The Machine and producer Alchemist (fresh off of The Price Of Tea In China with Boldy James) unleash their ScHoolboy Q featured single “Shoot Sideways.” View this post on Instagram Tune into @AppleMusic/@Beats1/@oldmanebro today at 3:30pm est to hear @WHOISCONWAY […]
Big Sean has officially announced his next album, Detroit 2, and released a trailer in support of the project. The clip and announcement coincide with his 32nd birthday, which he celebrated on Wednesday (March 25). While the Detroit 2 trailer hones in on Sean’s connection to his hometown, the clip also offers a glimpse at […]
To help combat the quarantine blues, TIDAL is bringing exclusive, free video livestreams to screens worldwide. Both members and non-members will be able to enjoy 12-hour streams of recorded live performances from a wide range of artists, including JAY-Z, J. Cole, Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many more. While the daily At Home […]
CVS Bangers Volume Four is music to panic-shop to, down ravaged carpeted aisles that may or may not play host to stray little COVID cells in their synthetic fibers as you scramble with trembling hands for that last roll of Quilted Northern stashed behind the value-size shampoos. It’s so inane as to be haunting. It’s […]
Los Angeles, CA – Rhino Records is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s debut album by releasing a deluxe edition of the LP. The expansive re-release of Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version features 43 tracks, including previously unreleased tracks and instrumentals that weren’t available on digital platforms. All 17 songs […]
Drake and Rihanna both wound up commenting on DJ Spade’s Instagram Live session on Tuesday night (March 24) as Spade was battling Night Owl Sound. At one point, Drake — who was physically with Spade — told Rihanna to “drop R12 right now,” a reference to her long awaited follow-up to 2016’s ANTI. “They brought […]
Lynn, MA – Every once and a while, an artist comes around that has an undeniable appeal that excites everyone (even the big dogs). Estee Nack is one of those artists — a name that’s been floating around in underground Hip Hop circles for years. His acclaim came to a head last year after Westside […]
Shortly after unveiling “Yankee & The Brave,” Killer Mike and El-P of Run The Jewels are back with another taste of Run The Jewels 4 in the form of “Ooh LA LA” featuring Greg Nice and cuts by DJ Premier. The track premiered during an interview with Beats 1 host Zane Lowe on Wednesday (March […]
A week is a long time. For a while, I’d forgotten. Time is a blur when there’s people to meet and shows to see and trains and cabs to linger on along the way. With (responsible) people limiting travel to just the most essential jobs and errands, and with (smart) major cities strongly advising against […]
As the coronavirus has kept us in our homes, celebrities have pivoted to making Content from their weird and wonderful homes, taking us from Patti LuPone’s basement to Madonna’s bathtub to Al Roker’s kitchen. And now, Fox will air a real treat on March 29 at 9 p.m. ET, “Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room […]
Music industry veteran Marvin Watkins was reportedly killed in Pomona, California on Monday night (March 23). According to the Daily Bulletin, Watkins was shot around 7 p.m. local time on Viewpoint Circle, near Village Loop Road. Snoop Dogg, whose relationship with Watkins stretches back decades, shared a throwback photo of himself with Watkins to Instagram and […]
Dr. Dre has collected a slew of accolades since kicking off his career with the World Class Wreckin’ Cru in the 1980s. Now, he can add another one to the list. On Wednesday (March 25), the Library of Congress announced Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic, was inducted into their National Recording Register alongside albums from […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Lyric Jones is the perfect balance of raw, feminine energy and hardcore, Hip Hop lovin’ MC. She consistently demonstrates these qualities in her work — and her new video for “Dusty Heart” is no exception. Kicking off in her bedroom, the Bean Town-bred artist grabs some Honey Nut Cheerios and props up […]
The mind of a producer is an incredible thing. A new series by Tracklib — a music service that enables the producer to discover and license original recordings — aims to show viewers just how true that statement is. “Sample Breakdown” goes in-depth, fleshing out the elements of how beats by Dilla, J. Cole, 9th […]
Atlanta, GA – The saga continues for Future and Eliza Reign, his alleged sixth mother of an 11-month old daughter, regarding their two-year drama and subsequent child support case. Reign, whose real last name is Seraphin, and her attorney are attempting to have the “March Madness” creator to pay $53,754 per month for the baby […]
New York, NY – The music industry is feeling the ripple effect of the business world’s economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic. According to a Rolling Stone article published Tuesday (March 24), data analytics provider Alpha Data which is the barometer for the publication’s Charts lists reported a precipitous drop of 7.6 percent to under […]
Mulatto, who won the first season of Lifetime’s reality series The Rap Game, has inked a deal with RCA Records. The label announced her signing along with the release of her “Bitch From Da Souf (Remix)” video featuring Saweetie and Trina. “We’re excited to have Mulatto join the RCA family,” RCA chairman and CEO Peter […]
Rhymesayers Entertainment has announced new music from Aesop Rock is on the way. The Minneapolis-based imprint made the reveal Instagram on Tuesday (March 24). According to the post, the famously cryptic MC has crafted three fresh tracks called “Play Dead,” “Kowp” and “Drums On The Wheel,” which are featured in the Freedom Finger video game. […]
Social media challenges have inevitably been on the rise since most people have been forced to stay indoors in efforts to curve the coronavirus pandemic. Veteran MC and Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast co-host Gillie Da Kid recently put a spin on the popular #PushUpChallenge by daring his fellow rappers to partake in the […]
With his Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial hit “The Box” reigning at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for its 11th consecutive week, it appears Roddy Ricch is readying something new for his fans. On Monday (March 23), the rising star hopped on Instagram Live to preview an unreleased single. Although only a […]
Summer Walker has downplayed an eyebrow-raising video of London On Da Track choking her. After fans raised concerns about the social media clip, the Interscope Records singer defended her boyfriend’s actions in an Instagram Stories post. “London was playing y’all buggin, he would never try to really hurt me,” she wrote. In the video, London […]
Los Angeles, CA – Platinum rapper Shordie Shordie elevates his patented Captain Hook flow once again with his choosy “Fucc Friends,” single. Arriving as the first release from the Me & Mine Pt. 1 rapper’s forthcoming >Music (More Than Music) mixtape, “Fucc Friends,” also features a steamy visual. “OUT EVERYWHERE,” he wrote in an Instagram post on Friday (March […]