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Nike Names New VP Replacement For Ann Hebert aka “SNKRS Backdoor”, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke Last week the sneaker world was up in arms and furious when it was revealed that famous sneaker reseller WestCoastStreetWear, Joe Hebert, was actually the son of Nike VP/GM Ann Hebert (and yes, she oversaw the much-hated and frustrating Nike SNKRS app to boot). After the news caused an uproar in the sneaker community, Hebert stepped down from her position after holding it down for a quarter of a century and possibly having a hand in having us hold all those L’s the past few years. Though her son Joe Herbert maintains that his cook group and sneaker bots are the reason that he has a massive stockpile of limited edition sneakers in his mini warehouse, heads feel like his mama helped give him some kind of keys to the SNKRS backdoor. Now that Hebe...
Tariq AKA Michael Rainy Jr. Thinks Swizz Beatz & Timbaland Sold Out For VERZUZ Sale
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Brad Barket / Getty As the news of the sale of the VERZUZ platform to Triller continues to ignite conversations throughout the industry, some people are viewing the move negatively. Michael Rainey Jr. was one such critic, calling VERZUZ creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland “sellouts” but the pair parried the young actor’s jab with facts. “Can’t ever just have something of our own. It’s always about the money… Cool move but these n*ggas still sellouts,” Rainey reportedly wrote via his @Whereis22 Instagram page and serves as a hub for his music career happenings, as reported by AllHipHop. Hollywood Unlocked screen-capped the dig from Rainey, along with responses from Timbo and Swizz letting it be known that they own stake in Triller. “But we own Triller,” Tim...
HHW Gaming: A Few Helpful Tips To Aid You On Your Mission To Buy To A PS5 or Xbox Series X
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty It’s been roughly 5 months since the arrival of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and while the systems are different spec-wise, they both share one similar aspect, they are hard to find. If you asked anyone what’s the most difficult thing to purchase right now, without a doubt, the PS5, Xbox Series X, and a pair of Jordans would be on everyone’s lists. Before the launch of each next-gen console, both Microsoft and Sony warned gamers that availability would be an issue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were not lying on that front. What gamers didn’t account for is the bots scooping the consoles up before they can add either one of them to their carts and swiftly dropping them on the online marketplaces like eBay or StockX. Re...
Underground Vibes | 064
“Happy For You” – Lily Williams Marking her first single this year, Lily Williams has just shared “Happy For You” via Frequency Recordings, a soothing indie-pop gem with distinct electronic influences. “Underwater Fairytale” – yunji After spending years releasing remixes and beats on SoundCloud, South Korean multi-talent yunji has finally shared her official debut single and music video, combining quirky melodies and playful drums on “Underwater Fairytale.” “Could” – Funky M Out via Czech Vibes Sound, Funky M’s latest house gem “Could” is driven by groovy basslines and intricate melodies. “Communicate” Ft. LaVera – Sasha Rome Producer and guitarist Sasha Rome is back with his first single for the year, an R&B/soul-influenced house tune featuring vocals from LaVe...
Subtronics Announces Debut Album in the Works
Subtronics‘ gripping rise to the upper echelon of electronic music will soon take a giant leap forward. The renowned bass music producer and Cyclops Recordings label head has announced that his he is currently writing his debut album. Subtronics shared the news in a tweet yesterday, March 9th, divulging that he’s been working on the project “for the last few months.” Check out the announcement below. At the time of this article’s publication, Subtronics is yet to announce the release date or title of his long-awaited debut album. However, he cautioned his fans to be patient in a follow-up tweet, saying that “it’s going to take a while” due to the gravity of the release. Thanks in part to his genre-bending production, which seems to push the envelop...
Listen to San Holo Sing on Soaring New Single, “IT HURTS!”
San Holo has offered another glimpse into his highly anticipated sophomore album with its third single, “IT HURTS!” True to form, the future bass favorite opted to lean heavily into his penchant for guitars on the single, dropping a scintillating melodic trap tune with the aching acoustic flair of a classic San Holo release. Fans will be delighted to know that he also sings on the track, along with bitbird artist GOSLO and longtime collaborator The Nicholas. The track will appear on San Holo’s upcoming sophomore album bb u ok?, which is scheduled for a May 21st, 2021 release. He announced the record, which will comprise a whopping 20 tracks, in February 2020, calling it a “new chapter” in his career. You can add “IT HURTS!” to your playli...
Rare Unearthed Electronic Songs by Legendary Beatles Producer to Be Reissued
Before he arranged music for The Beatles, legendary record producer George Martin experimented in electronic music. Now, two of his unearthed songs, which he has said greatly influenced his pioneering work with the Fab Four, are receiving a reissue. Back in April 1962, just two weeks before Martin met the Beatles, the late musician and audio engineer collaborated with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s Maddalena Fagandini to produce two electronic tracks, “Time Beat” and “Waltz in Orbit.” Both songs were released under the duo’s nom de plume, Ray Cathode. Those two songs have now been remastered and will be reissued on a rare collectible 12″ vinyl in a limited run of 100 copies. The release will also feature remixes of both tracks b...
EXODUS Singer’s AC/DC Tribute Band AC/DZ Announces Livestream Concert
AC/DZ, the long-running San Francisco Bay Area-based AC/DC tribute band featuring EXODUS singer Steve “Zetro” Souza and DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll, will play a livestream concert on Saturday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. In addition to Souza and Carroll, AC/DZ‘s current lineup includes Dave Chapman on lead guitar, Joel Proto on rhythm guitar and Mike Butler on bass. For more information, including tickets to the livestream event, go to this location. “I’ve always had a very close relationship with AC/DC growing up; they influenced me heavily and this will mean a great deal to me,” Souza previously told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. “I love performing, and this is another just another side of me, paying tribute to one of the bands that hel...
Kill Grid – ENFORCED
RATING: 8/10 One of the few good things about 2020 was the sheer volume of top-notch thrash metal that came out, and 2021 is starting with a similar vibe. ENFORCED have been tipped as the genre’s latest, brightest hopes for a while now, partly due to the utterly face-ripping brilliance of 2019’s “At The Walls” debut, and this year’s release is equally face-ripping but arguably heavier and sharper on all fronts. “Kill Grid” is one instant, irrefutable reason to be cheerful. This Richmond, Virginia crew simply have that irresistible intensity that exemplifies the best thrash and speed metal: a powerful sense that their songs might actually find a way to punch you in the face if you don’t headbang throughout. Their gnarly, churning sound is as d...
SLIPKNOT’s Next Album ‘Could Be Conceptual,’ Says COREY TAYLOR
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has confirmed to Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS‘s “New & Approved” series that he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2019’s “We Are Not Your Kind” album. He said (see video below): “We’ve compiled a lot of material. Me and Clown [percussionist Shawn Crahan] have talked about something really, really cool, if we can pull it off. There’s a chance that it could be conceptual — if we can really do it right. I mean, the music is brilliant. It expands on what we did with ‘We Are Not Your Kind’ — it kind of blossoms from there — but the great thing is, it’s got not only that, but it’s got everything that you would want from a SLIPKNOT project; there’s the heavy...
Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER Is Relaunching PSYCHOSEXUAL With New Single: ‘We’re Starting Over,’ He Says
Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer spoke to “Drag The Waters: The Pantera Podcast” about his decision to remove all the previously released music and videos from his PSYCHOSEXUAL project ahead of the arrival of its new single, “Devil From Hell”, at the end of the month. “When you make records, they’re like snapshots in time,” Jeremy explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “We made the first thing pretty fast, and I just threw it out independently. And we had started the next record right away, and ‘Devil From Hell’ happened. And I’m, like, ‘Fuck, man. I really like this. I wish this would have been the first thing that we dropped.’ So it’s, like, you know what? Nobody even really ...
Ingrid Andress on Her Grammy Nominations, Her Love of Megan Thee Stallion and Being a Digital Therapist to Her Fans
When Ingrid Andress found out she was nominated for three Grammys including Best New Artist, it was the opposite of glamour: She was tending to her plants at her Nashville home. With no live shows and a lot of time in isolation, her life as a new artist hitting her stride has been, well, lackluster. But the singer has made it work. Last March, Andress released Lady Like, a confessional, country-pop record that underscores Andress’ unwavering vulnerability and evocative storytelling. From musing about broken hearts to family and unexpected encounters at bars, Andress treats her music like therapy, processing her most complex emotions as a means to learn and heal. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “objR...
