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Deftones Guitarist Stephen Carpenter Favors Conspiracy Theories Over Science
You know that old saying about how it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re stupid rather than opening it and proving them right? Well, perhaps Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter had never heard it before. In an episode of the podcast Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli (which features the comedian chatting with various high-profile conspiracy theorists), Carpenter seems to have pretty much confirmed his belief in every common debunked conspiracy theory across the internet, as well as a few lesser-known ones. Without going too in-depth about his level of disdain for science and common sense (which Theprp.com transcribed for those looking to read several hundred words of this lunacy), the rocker managed to cover Flat Earth Theory, his anti-vax beliefs, why the...
Megan Thee Stallion to Bring Good News on Debut Album
There’s been speculation over when Megan Thee Stallion would be releasing her new album, but that stops now. The rapper, who has had huge singles with her Cardi B collab “WAP,” “Savage,” and last year’s “Hot Girl Summer,” will release her debut album next Friday (Nov. 20). Titled Good News, Megan previously released Suga, an EP, back in March. The EP featured “Savage,” which was later released as a remix with none other than Beyoncé. “Hotties , I first want to say thank you for riding with me, growing with me, and staying down with me since my first mixtape Rich Ratchet!,” Megan wrote in an Instagram post announcing the album Thursday. “Through this rough ass year we’ve all been having I felt like we could all use a lil bit of goo...
Who Should Win Best New Artist at the 2020 Latin Grammys? Vote!
The 21st annual Latin Grammys, led by 13-time nominee J Balvin, is officially a week away, and one of the coveted awards of the night is best new artist. This year, the Latin Recording Academy highlights 11 up-and-coming artists across the music spectrum, including Anuel AA, Rauw Alejandro, Mike Bahia, Nicki Nicole, Cazzu, Nathy Peluso, Pitizion, Conociendo Rusia, Soy Emilia, Kurt, and Wos. Returning with a “music makes us human” theme that highlights musical excellence and the power of music in times of despair, the event will also showcase diverse stories of hope, community, sense of purpose, and celebration. {“nid”:”9456846″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Meet the 2020 Latin Grammy Best New Artist Nominees: Anuel AA, Nicki Nicole...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Nicki Nicole Goes From Rapping in the Streets of Argentina to Latin Grammy Nominee
Argentine trap artist Nicki Nicole is up for best new artist at this year’s Latin Grammys, sharing the eclectic category with heavy-hitter Anuel AA and fellow Argentine trap artist Cazzu, among others. The nod puts a spotlight on the 20-year-old newcomer, who has been turning heads for her slick rapping skills and fusion R&B and Latin trap. While she’s not a household name for many, she’s been recording music for the past three years, has charted on the Billboard Argentina 100 chart, and is a standout in Argentina’s trap scene, with songs including the uptempo “Colocao” and her latest single “Mala Vida.” Featured in our On the Rise panel during Latin Music Week, Nicki Nicole started freestyling in the streets of Argentina in her teen year...
Cardi B Apologizes for Appropriating Hindu Culture: ‘Maybe I Should Have Done My Research’
Cardi B was met with criticism this week after the release of her Footwear News November cover, in which the rapper is seen holding a red sneaker and depicted as the Hindu goddess Durga. Critics called out the star for cultural appropriation, deeming the cover inappropriate and accusing the rapper of mocking Hindu culture. | Cardi B in the exclusive photoshoot for Footwear News, shot by Jora Frantzis, posing with her Cardi x Reebok Club C sneakers. (1/3) — READ THE STORY: https://t.co/8XoCV45add pic.twitter.com/Knqx4KRRj6 — Cardi B Poland | Fan Account (@CardiPoland) November 10, 2020 Cardi took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday morning (Nov. 11) to apologize for any offense she caused. “When I did the Reebok shoot, the creatives told me I was going to represent a goddess, th...
David Guetta & Sia’s ‘Let’s Love’ Leads Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart
David Guetta and Sia rise to No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart (dated Nov. 14) with “Let’s Love.” Guetta adds his ninth leader, the second-most since the chart’s August 2003 inaugural; only Calvin Harris and Rihanna have more, with 12 each. “Love” is Sia’s first Dance/Mix Show Airplay No. 1 among 15 charted titles, spanning back to “Clap Your Hands” (No. 23, 2010). She’d previously charted as high as No. 2 in 2012 as featured on Guetta’s “Titanium.” {“account_id”:”1125911414″,”id”:””,”title”:””,”featured_media”:””} Airplay leaders on “Love” include core-dance affiliates KMVQ-HD2 San Fr...
Ableton 11 is Coming—With a Slew of Amazing New Features
Ableton’s latest incarnation looks to be the quintessential digital audio workstation. Ableton is perhaps the digital audio workstation (DAW) most preferred by producers around the globe. Its functionality and user-friendly features make it a top-of-the-line choice for those just entering the music production game and veteran producers alike. Now, Ableton seeks to set the bar even higher with its newest version. Ableton Live 11 will boast a slew of useful and innovative new features in addition to its already expansive breadth of utility. Among them is a feature that organizes individual takes of recordings into separate tracks, and allows the user to select the best sections of those takes, and splice them together to create a perfect recording. This feature will prove to be in...
Zedd and Griff Announce “Inside Out” Remix Contest
The prize? An official release on Interscope. Calling all beatmakers—Zedd has announced a massive remix contest for “Inside Out,” his most recent single, which he created in collaboration with blossoming UK singer-songwriter Griff. Most remix contests offer lukewarm prizes, such as equipment bundles or SoundCloud reposts. However, Zedd and Griff’s competition flaunts a much larger reward. Three winning artists will receive an official release on Interscope, which, for young music producers, is a metaphorical white whale. To enter the contest, producers must join Zedd’s Discord channel, where they can download the “Inside Out” stems. From there, they will post a link to their remix from YouTube or SoundCloud in the #submissions channel. Only one submissio...
DJ SS Teams Up With Fabric8 and Azpect for Two Stunning Remixes of Bachelors of Science Single, “Love Is Found”
“Love Is Found” finds two unique takes on Bachelors of Science, Dominique Gomez, and Emcee Child’s powerful single. San Francisco production and DJ outfit Bachelors of Science have been a staple in the stateside drum & bass scene for over a decade. Their CODE Recordings imprint, established in 2012, has been home to incredible tracks from the likes of Sobo, Winslow, Conduct, and of course the trio themselves. However, Bachelors of Science took to UK based label Formation Records for their latest single, “Love Is Found.” The track features Ben Soundscape, vocalist Dominique Gomez and Emcee Child. With smooth vocal work from Gomez and Child’s enticing verses, the sultry yet energizing single has all the makings of a ...
Ticketmaster Denies Reports of Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Proof for Access to Concerts
“We are not forcing anyone to do anything.” Following a Billboard report that Ticketmaster planned to check the COVID-19 vaccination status of attendees prior to allowing them access to concerts, the ticketing giant has denied the news. “We are not forcing anyone to do anything,” Ticketmaster said in a statement provided to BBC News. Ticketmaster’s president, Mark Yovich, originally told Billboard that the company is exploring a plan that would use smartphones to verify fans’ vaccination status or a negative test for the virus within a 24 to 72 hour window. However, while the original article noted that Ticketmaster’s plan was merely being considered, myriad news outlets went on to report the plan as having been o...
New Order’s Bernard Sumner Recovering From COVID-19
You can add New Order’s Bernard Sumner to the growing list of artists who have contracted COVID-19. In an interview with the Current, Sumner told Morning Show host Jill Riley that he’s recovering from the virus at his home in England. He said that he got the virus three weeks ago “My voice is a little bit gruff, but I was one of the lucky ones, I didn’t get it too bad,” he said. However, he said that he still can’t smell anything and felt “really fatigued” from it. He said that he had it for four days, then it went away for four days and when it came back, “it was more severe, but not too bad.” “It seems like Russian roulette,” he continued. “Like, you can get light symptoms, like me, or it can kill you. It’...
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Goodie Mob Talks New Album, ‘Soul Food’ 25th Anniversary [Video]
Source: TV One / TV One Goodie Mob has come a long way since the public first heard the paranoid piano stabs on their first charting single “Cell Therapy” in 1995. In the 25 years since the legendary Atlanta rap quartet debuted the seminal Soul Food LP that_along with OutKast & their Dungeon Family super clique—helped build the foundation of Atlanta‘s rap dominance. Cee-Lo, Khujo, Big Gipp, and T-Mo are still solid as ever as they return with Survival Kit, their first album together in seven long years. Hip-Hop Wired spoke with the group as they touched on their new music, Soul Food’s 25 year anniversary, Verzuz, politics, and their legacy as Atlanta legends. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with g...
