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EDM Reacts to Death of Influential New York Music Producer DJ Spinbad
DJ Spinbad, an influential New York music producer and emcee, has died at the age of 46. A fixture on New York’s popular Z100 syndicated radio show, DJ Spinbad was a prominent figure in New York’s hip-hop and electronic music scenes. He has released two albums—2001’s Underground Airplay Version 1.0 and 2004’s compilation record MIC Media 2004: FabricLive.14—and toured with legendary electronic music producer Moby. DJ Spinbad was also known for his masterful mixtapes. DJ Soul called the late DJ’s Rocks the Casbah (The ’80s Megamix) and its follow-up mix “two of the greatest mixes ever recorded.” You can listen to them via DJ Spinbad’s Mixcloud account. DJ Spinbad’s cause of death has not yet been publicly reveal...
NLE Choppa Talks Growth, Depression, ‘From Dark to Light’ LP & More
Source: Johnny Louis / Getty At the top of 2020, NLE Choppa was in a different state of mind. Granted, none of us knew what to expect as the year wore on, but as we were all forced to slow down and be still, the Memphis rapper found himself embracing the quiet moments. “I’m a helper and I’m a healer.”—NLE Choppa From time to time, anyone can catch Choppa online, either tending to his garden, making a vegan breakfast or meditating in his backyard. In October, he tweeted: “I didn’t change. I just found myself.” Two months before in August, the rapper released his debut studio album Top Shotta, a nod to his Jamaican heritage on his mother’s side, but admits that by the end of recording it, he felt drained and listless. The fiery, devil-may care energy of Choppa’s music simply wasn’t mov...
L Watch: 25th Anniversary Air Jordan 11’s Rumored To Shock Drop Tonight On SNKRS App
Source: SNKRS / NIke Many a sneakerhead was really hoping that this year’s installment of the holidays retro Air Jordan 11‘s would be the long-awaited cool grey colorway that hasn’t been seen since 2010 (the 2019 lows were meh). But instead, we’re getting a black and silver colorway that’s pretty decent. But for some they won’t have to wait until the month of December to get their hands on a pair as it is rumored that these puppies are poised to “Shock Drop” tonight during a SNKRS livestream event celebrating 25 years of the iconic Air Jordan silhouette. Sneaker News is reporting that tonight (Nov. 11) Jordan Brand will be making a few pairs available during the 23Live livestream on SNKRS tonight which will all but ensure thousands of hypebeasts tuning in waiting to hit that “Buy Now” butt...
Bok Girls: Reebok And Cardi B Drop Her First Footwear Collection
Source: REEBOK / Reebok The B in Cardi B’s name should be for bag. Her newest collaboration is almost here and has all the Bardi vibes. Reebok has announced its first-ever footwear collection with the Bronx bombshell. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper originally inked the deal with the apparel giant back in November 2018. While the original launch just featured one colorway this drop expands on the creative approach. To celebrate the next chapter of her partnership with Reebok, Cardi B has redesigned the iconic Club C silhouette to headline her first-ever footwear collection. Coming to life in the form of an all-new Club C Cardi and Cardi Coated Club C Double, the reimagined styles embody the game-changing attitude of Reebok and Cardi – where big talk meets real possibility – truly flipping the ga...
Salaam Remi Releases Star-Studded ‘Black On Purpose’ Album
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Some of the best art to emerge from Black artists has been under periods of duress and pressure, and a new release from Salaam Remi adds to that tradition. The celebrated producer has released a new body of work, Black On Purpose, featuring some of the best talents across Hip-Hop, R&B, and beyond. Black On Purpose could very well be seen as an extension of the Black Power era of musical releases that reflected the times, harkening back to artists like Marvin Gaye, and James Brown who used their music to convey the feelings and frustrations of the people. Under Remi’s capable guidance, Black On Purpose achieves this goal several times over in one of 2020’s best releases to date. “We couldn’t gather in the way we were used to when we needed each other most, R...
Teenage Fanclub Shares ‘Home,’ First New Music in Four Years
Classic Scottish alt rockers Teenage Fanclub announced the release of Endless Arcade, their first LP since 2016’s Here, with the premiere single, “Home.” Endless Arcade will drop on March 5, 2021. “I think of an endless arcade as a city that you can wander through, with a sense of mystery, an imaginary one that goes on forever,” says Raymond McGinley, one-half of the band’s songwriters for this album, in a statement. “When it came to choosing an album title, it seemed to have something for this collection of songs.” The group’s other songwriter, Norman Blake, added, “We’re all getting older, and you can’t help but think about mortality, especially when you’re being creative and reflecting on your life.” A press statement further clarifies that the album “walks a beautifully poise...
Ticketmaster Preps Plans to Verify Concertgoers’ COVID-19 and Vaccination Statuses
Live music — at least the way we remember going to gigs in the “before” time — might be even closer to coming back than initially thought. After Pfizer announced that early results for a new COVID-19 vaccine presented a 90% efficacy rate during its first set of trials earlier this week, Ticketmaster began working on a safety plan that would use smartphones. The phones would be used to whether verify concertgoers were vaccinated or had tested negative for COVID-19 over the previous 72 hours, Billboard reported. “In order for live events to return, technology and science are going to play huge roles in establishing integrated protocols so that fans, artists, and employees feel safe returning to venues,” says Marianne Herman, co-founder and principal reBUILD20, told Billboard. ReBUILD20 is a ...
16 And Pregnant Sneak Peek: Kash’s Baby Daddy Reduces Her To Tears
Kash’s 16 and Pregnant baby shower marked the first time the expecting teen saw family and friends after not being able to “for a long time” due to the pandemic. And while Kash felt an outpouring of support at the event, her mood quickly changed post-festivities while organizing baby shower gifts with her on-again off-again beau Nate. “He wasn’t trying to help out with that, and it was irritating me,” Kash reflects in the clip above, as the duo bickered while arranging baby clothes. “I do wish Nate could get his anger under control — we do have a baby on the way.” What does Nate do that makes Kash cry? And does he apologize for his behavior? Watch the scene, and do not miss Kash’s story on 16 and Pregnant tonight at 9/8c. You Dese...
Britney Spears Loses Her Latest Legal Bid Against Her Father As Conservator
A Los Angeles court denied Britney Spears‘s bid to remove her father, Jamie Spears, from the conservatorship of her estate on Tuesday (November 10), outlets are reporting. Through his conservatorship, Jamie has controlled Spears’s assets, business affairs, and estate since 2008, though he stepped down in 2019 due to health concerns. The latest ruling is largely seen as a blow to Britney’s career, a view her lawyer made explicit. “My client has informed me that she is afraid of her father,” Britney’s attorney, Samuel D. Ingham III, reportedly told the court, per Variety. “She will not perform again if her father is in charge of her career.” BBC News reports that Britney’s lawyer mentioned how she has no “viable working relationship...
MACHINE HEAD: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Making Of ‘My Hands Are Empty’ Music Video
MACHINE HEAD‘s new single, “My Hands Are Empty”, will be released this Friday, November 13. A 10-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the official “My Hands Are Empty” music video can be seen below. Says MACHINE HEAD: “Shooting a music video in Northern California during the one of the strictest lockdown times of COVID-19-era proves to be quite a challenge. After getting shut down by health officials 24 hours before shooting, director Mike Sloat scrambles to arrange an alternate outdoor locations, and in the end, Robb [Flynn, MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist] and him rewrite to video treatment on the spot, to great results.” “My Hands Are Empty” is the latest in a line of singles to be released by MACHINE HEAD, which issued ...
EVANESCENCE’s AMY LEE, THE RUNAWAYS’ CHERIE CURRIE To Be Honored At 2021 ‘She Rocks Awards’
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) proudly announces a stellar array of honorees for the 2021 She Rocks Awards, sponsored by Positive Grid. This year’s ceremony will be very different, as it will be done virtually. With the current pandemic situation, and NAMM moving to a virtual convention, the She Rocks Awards are reimagining the ceremony to fit the current times. The ceremony itself will continue to pay tribute to women in the music industry with the ninth annual She Rocks Awards taking place at 6:30 p.m. PT on Friday, January 22, 2021. This high-energy evening will include live virtual music performances, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, and much more, all available online. A VIP gift box and afterparty are available for...
Listen To New AC/DC Song ‘Realize’
“Realize”, a brand new song from AC/DC, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the legendary rockers’ long-awaited comeback album, “Power Up”, which is due on November 13. The follow-up to 2014’s “Rock Or Bust” features AC/DC‘s 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). “Power Up” was recorded over a six-week period in August and September 2018 at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver with producer Brendan O’Brien, who also worked 2008’s “Black Ice” and 2014’s “Rock Or Bust”. “What I like about Brendan is that he keeps you working when you’re doing a project with him,” Angus told ...
