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Casanova Denied Bail Thanks To Old Nick Cannon Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls for iOne Digital / Bernard Smalls iOne Digital Brooklyn rapper Casanova might be the furthest thing from a Tekashi 6ix9ine, but the “Don’t Run” rapper just can’t seem to stop snitchin’ on himself. After feds used his interview with DJ Vlad as evidence of self-incrimination and being disciplined for doing the #JuneBugchallenge from behind bars, Vlad TV is now reporting that a judge has denied bail for the 34-year-old rapper after prosecutors used another interview to prove Cas was still an active gang member. The interview in question that was used as evidence was an old Nick Cannon joint from 2019 where the Roc Nation artist told Nick he was “Still Ape.” While at the time that seemed harmless enough, it turned out to be what prosecutors nee...
Offset Is Producing A Streetwear Competition Series For HBO Called ‘The Hype’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It seems Offset’s pricey commitment to staying fly is paying off. He has just partnered with a network to bring Rap’s most popular subculture to life. As spotted on Deadline the Atlanta native has inked a new deal in Hollywood. HBO Max has given him the greenlight to produce a competition series based on streetwear. Titled The Hype, the project will host 10 streetwear creators to a contest where they will face off in challenges directly linked to design, spotting new trends and the business of fashion. Not only is the Migos front man producing the show, but he will also serve a judge alongside Beth Birkett, creative director and founder of Bephies Beauty Supply, and Marni Senofonte, an esteemed costume designer. Speedy Morman, of...
#SeanLivesOn: urbancoollab X BUCKTOWN USA Drop New Sean Price Capsule Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: urbancoolab / BUCKTOWN USA Sean Price remains one of the most potent wordsmiths in Hip-Hop history, and the late, great Brooklyn talent is sorely missed by family, friends, and fans alike. Today (March 17) would have been Decepticon Sean’s 49th birthday and to commemorate the moment, urbancoolab and BUCKTOWN USA has launched a new capsule collection that will honor Price’s commitment to family and fatherhood. Price, also known as Ruck to many, was a native of Brownsville, Brooklyn in New York, becoming one of the standout rappers of the 1990s alongside his rap partner Rockness in the duo Heltah Skeltah. As part of the larger Boot Camp Clik collective, Price and his cohorts redefined gritty New York Hip-Hop, not unlike a certain crew who planted their flag...
HHW Gaming: These 10 Games Will Be Free 99 For PlayStation Owners As Part of Sony’s ‘Play At Home’ Initiative
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chesnot / Getty PlayStation owners rejoice. Sony is blessing you in the new year with some free games to enjoy safely at home. On Wednesday (Mar.17), the company announced that PlayStation owners would get the chance to play several games for free 99. As part of Sony’s “Play At Home” initiative, it launched back in 2020 to encourage people, specifically gamers, to stay home and be safe at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning next month Horizon Zero Dawn and nine other excellent indie titles will be available to PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console owners. Starting April 19, at 8 p.m. PDT, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available for free until 8 p.m. on May 14. It follows the release of Insomniac Games hit platformer Ratchet & ...
Rosé Is ‘On The Ground’ And Looking Up
By Ashlee Mitchell It’s finally Rosé’s time to shine, and she’s ready to receive her flowers. The New Zealand-born, 24-year-old singer is a quarter of iconic K-pop girl group Blackpink, but she delivers enough for four on her first official solo effort. The main vocalist proves herself more than capable of holding her own with her two-song debut, R, which includes electropop lead single “On the Ground” and guitar-led ballad “Gone.” Both songs are sung entirely in English and give a refreshing new sound and vibe for Rosé as a performer who can stand alone. As we catch up via Zoom, Rosé’s sweet and friendly tone reveals how she’s fierce in her own right, a “kill ‘em with kindness” type of girl. But her bright personality is only one reason she’s managed to steal Blinks’ hearts worldwide...
You Can Buy Custom Pokémon Cards of Albums by Skrillex, Flume, Madeon, More
Pokémon cards aren’t quite the generational phenomenon they once were, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Now, each one is a tiny nostalgia machine. After finding himself in need of a new project while under lockdown due to COVID-19, an ingenious Etsy seller decided to tap into the ethos of the 90s and glue it to EDM by producing a series of custom Pokémon cards. Created using holographic foil and recycled cardboard, the cards feature albums from a number of electronic music icons, along with cleverly crafted attack names and descriptions. They also come with an adorable little easel for showcasing. Check out the custom Pokémon cards below, all of which sell for $13 or less. Skrillex As fans continue to wait for Skrillex‘s mythical solo ...
Porter Robinson Drops Official “Musician” Anime Video: Watch
As the hotly anticipated release of Nurture looms just shy of a month away, Porter Robinson has premiered the official music video for its latest single, “Musician.” Released earlier in the month of March, “Musician” is signature Porter Robinson with its aching vocals and glitchy bitpop influences. The track is the final piece of the Nurture puzzle to be unveiled prior to the album’s full release, which is scheduled for April 23rd, 2021. Check out the anime video for “Musician” below. You can pre-order Nurture here and listen to the album’s preceding singles “Get Your Wish,” “Something Comforting,” “Mirror,” and “Look At the Sky” ahead of the release....
Starrah Taps Skrillex, James Blake, More for Debut Album: Listen
Renowned singer-songwriter and producer Starrah has finally unveiled her debut album, the remarkable The Longest Interlude. Starrah’s experiences as a prolific songwriter shine on the new album, which spans 13 tracks. The record looks to be a watershed moment for the prodigious producer, who recently took home a Grammy Award for her work on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé. A genre-bending fusion of hip-hop and sultry pop, The Longest Interlude features production from a number of elite producers. The record’s only traditional feature comes in the form of “Twenty 4,” a drowsy, hypnotic collaboration with Skrillex. While longtime fans of the dubstep legend may be dismayed at the lack of energy in the track, which is devo...
Tiësto Announces “The Business” Remix Competition
Tiësto created one of the most inescapable tracks of the year when he released “The Business” back in September 2020. The smash hit found even more virality in 2021 when Ty Dolla $ign joined on for “The Business Part II.” The dance music veteran has now passed the production torch to his fans as part of an exciting new remix competition. Tiësto’s “The Business Pt. I + II” Remix Challenge has been launched in partnership with Beatport, Atlantic Records, and Label Radar. One producer will win an official release on Atlantic Records, a featured spot on Tiësto’s “Club Life” radio show, more than $7,000 in prizes, and social support from the legendary artist himself and the partners involved. Four run...
FOZZY’s CHRIS JERICHO Is ‘Concerned’ About Lack Of Future Rock/Metal Festival Headliners
FOZZY singer and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was recently interviewed for “The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond The Music”, the new podcast hosted by TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about whether there will be another wave of metal bands who are able to ascend to an arena-level status to take the place of METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST upon their retirement, Chris said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I was talking to Andy Copping last year; he’s the promoter for [the U.K.’s] Download festival. And I said, ‘Where’s the headliners 10 years from now?’ When IRON MAIDEN [in] maybe 10 years — who knows? IRON MAIDEN could play for another 50 years. I’m just saying, ...
BUTCHER BABIES Wanted To ‘Really Shake Things Up’ With Upcoming EP
Last month, BUTCHER BABIES released the official music video for their latest single, “Yorktown”. The song, which features a guest solo from guitarist Andy James (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH), was produced and co-written by Matt Good (FROM FIRST TO LAST). It is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming EP, tentatively due later this year via an as-yet-undisclosed record label. BUTCHER BABIES previously released the tracks “Bottom Of A Bottle” and “Sleeping With The Enemy”, both of which are also expected to appear on the EP. BUTCHER BABIES guitarist Henry Flury told the “BODS Mayhem Hour” podcast that the songs for the EP have been done for a while. “We’ve been sitting on this stuff for a long, long time, and we kept it hidden,&...
Former ‘Headbangers Ball’ Host RIKI RACHTMAN Returns With ‘The Ball’ On GIMME METAL TV
Gimme Metal TV has announced the debut episode of “The Ball”, set to premiere later this month. Hosted by MTV VJ alumnus Riki Rachtman and presented by Knotfest.com, “The Ball” will find the former “Headbangers Ball” host reviving that classic heavy metal music video show feel in an episode that will feature videos from the likes of MEGADETH, METALLICA, POWER TRIP, and so much more. “I think we are all starving for something like this,” comments Rachtman. “There are so many great bands currently making videos that might never get the eyes watching them. “I hear the ridiculous comments about rock being dead. I find that to be preposterous. Especially in heavy music. It is alive and the fans are rabid for it. It might be a video you...
