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Fireboy DML – Tattoo
CLICK THIS LINK Fireboy DML – Tattoo TO READ ORIGINAL POST BY NaijaMusic. Here is a beautiful new jam from Fireboy DML – ‘Tattoo’ out now! YBNL singer Fireboy DML drops another smash hit ‘Tattoo‘ for his fans to enjoy. In the past few weeks, the singer has dropped songs like ‘Eli‘, ‘New York City Girl‘ and also featured on some dope singles. The new single is to get fans prepared and in anticipation for his sophomore album release. According to Fireboy, his second studio album is titled ‘Apollo’ and would drop on August 20. Listen and enjoy Fireboy DML – ‘Tattoo’ below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Fireboy_DML_-_Tattoo_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download The post Fireboy DML &...
NBA Star Turned International DJ Donates $100,000 to Beirut Relief Efforts in Wake of Deadly Explosion
Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly is directing funds to shelter, food, medical support, and rehabilitation in Beirut Following a devastating explosion in Beirut that left at least 220 dead, Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has donated $100,000 to ongoing relief efforts in the region. The explosion, which “virtually wiped out” Beirut’s entire nightclub district, led to over 7,000 injuries, $10 to $15 billion in damage, and left an estimated 300,000 people homeless. According to reports, the blast was likely due to approximately 2,750 metric tons of explosive ammonium nitrate stored at a Beirut warehouse. To augment relief efforts, Seikaly has partnered with the NGO SEAL, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by a group of Lebanese-Americans to take action against sev...
Illicit Brooklyn Rave at Prospect Park Attracts Thousands Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Over 1,500 people attended the unauthorized rave and the majority did not wear masks. Despite concerted efforts in recent weeks by the state of New York to curtail illicit raves amid the ongoing pandemic, a massive event was organized at Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 9th, 2020. According to a report by the New York Post, over 1,500 people attended the “Litnic 20” rave and the majority did not wear masks, partying into the early hours of Monday, August 10th and ignoring social distancing measures. Following the event, the park was reportedly left in shambles and CBS New York called it a “wasteland.” “Illegal gatherings like the one held last night in Prospect Park present significant challenges for safety and undercut our maintenance eff...
I Went to the First Post-COVID Festival in Greece and Ended Up at the Organizer’s Wedding
Giorgi Sigua did everything in his power to keep the last flame of what was supposed to be a festival alive, even if that meant getting married. With 4,000 tickets sold and headlined by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, ATB, Swanky Tunes, and many more, GEM Fest was set to become a legendary moment for festivals and electronic music in the post-COVID-19 world. Coming all the way from Anaklia, Georgia to the Greek island of Zakynthos due to the low number of coronavirus cases in the Mediterranean country, GEM Fest was seemingly an unmissable experience. The organizers vouched that social distancing measures were going to be enforced and testing would be in place in order to ensure the safety of attendees, who could escape from this wild world for three days and nights in a stunning seaside locatio...
Skrillex, Alison Wonderland Agent Simon Clarkson Joins ICM to Oversee EDM Division
Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM. Venerated talent agency ICM Partners has hired veteran agent Simon Clarkson to spearhead its Electronic Dance Music division. Clarkson, who spent eight years at rival organization William Morris Endeavor, also ran Mainstage Artists prior to his ICM appointment. According to Variety, Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM, including Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Alison Wonderland, Kygo, Eric Prydz, and Above & Beyond, among many others. The announcement of Clarkson’s hiring arrives after the news in March 2020 that ICM Partners acquired London-based music agency Primary Talent International, which represent...
SACRED REICH Releases Music Video For ‘Manifest Reality’
Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH have released a music video for the song “Manifest Reality”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Awakening”, which was released in August 2019 via Metal Blade Records. SACRED REICH‘s first LP in 23 years was produced by Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, POWER TRIP and CODE ORANGE, among others. The album marks SACRED REICH‘s first release since the return of drummer Dave McClain. SACRED REICH bassist/vocalist Phil Rind comments: “Here’s a fun video for ‘Manifest Reality’ our friend Fiaz Ffarrelly put together using footage from our European live shows last year. Can’t wait to get out and play again. In the meantime, enjoy the clip.&...
STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Is ‘Concerned’ About His Band’s Future
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that he is “concerned” about the future of his band. The vast majority of musicians are struggling more than ever without income from concerts and merch sales due to pandemic-induced lockdowns. Since it’s become clear that concerts full of tightly packed fans won’t be returning in a significant way until 2021, many musicians have sought other ways of making money, including teaching and turning to live streaming to connect with fans and earn at least some revenue. Earlier today, Sweet took to his social media to write: “I’ve never really been one to worry or concern myself with tomorrow. I try to take life day by day and always have. I’d be a liar though if I said I wasn’t concerned about...
Rockers React To KAMALA HARRIS Being Announced As JOE BIDEN’s Running Mate: ‘Let’s Do This’
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Axl Rose (GUNS N’ ROSES) are among the rockers who have reacted to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden‘s announcement that California senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election. “I think @KamalaHarris is the perfect running mate!” Portnoy tweeted. “She really strengthens the bill and will help strengthen some of Biden‘s weaknesses that some people have concerns over…This is probably the most important election in US history, so get out and VOTE!” The former DREAM THEATER drummer added in separate tweet: “I know political posts usually sparks heated debates and can sometimes even result in los...
DAVE GROHL Mourns Loss Of TRINI LOPEZ: He ‘Unknowingly Helped Shape The Sound Of The FOO FIGHTERS’
Dave Grohl is mourning the passing of legendary American singer, guitarist, actor and Gibson signature artist Trini Lopez. Lopez died Tuesday from complications of COVID-19 in Palm Springs, California. He was 83. “Today the world sadly lost yet another legend, Trini Lopez,” the former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman wrote on social media. “Trini not only left a beautiful musical legacy of his own, but also unknowingly helped shape the sound of the FOO FIGHTERS from day one. “Every album we have ever made, from the first to the latest, was recorded with my red 1967 Trini Lopez signature guitar. It is the sound of our band, and my most prized possession from the day I bought it in 1992. “Thank you, Trini for all of your contributions. You will ...
Phish’s Trey Anastasio Was the First Late-Night TV In-Studio Guest Since March
Phish singer Trey Anastasio has had a busy year — even in quarantine. Phish released a new album, Sigma Oasis, earlier this year and while alone in New York City, Anastasio put together a solo album titled Lonely Trip. On Tuesday night, Anastasio became the first in-studio guest on a late-night show since the coronavirus pandemic fully took hold of society in March. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Anastasio and the Roots tore through a version of the Lonely Trip track “I Never Needed You Like This Before.” The performance, socially-distant of course, took place in Studio 6A rather than the customary 6B due to spacing. Upon entry into the building (with just his guitar and amp in hand), SPIN has learned, Anastasio had to take a COVID-19 test on site. He test...
Dave Grohl Remembers Trini Lopez: ‘A Beautiful Musical Legacy’
Singer Trini Lopez, who is best known for songs like his cover of “If I Had a Hammer,” “I’m Comin’ Home, Cindy,” “Sally Was a Good Old Girl” and “Lemon Tree,” died at the age of 83 in Palm Springs. Variety says The Dirty Dozen actor died due to complications from COVID-19. Lopez may not have known it, but he had an important role in shaping Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl’s career as well. In a series of tweets from the Foo Fighters account, Grohl thanked Lopez for his contributions to the band Grohl purchased a 1967 Trini Lopez signature guitar while he was still in Nirvana, and still relies on it to create the Foos’ sound. “Today the world sadly lost yet another legend, Trini Lopez. Trini not only left a beautiful musical legacy of his own, but also unknowingly helped s...
Vote for the Best 2000’s Latin Hit: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Thalia & More
While Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and other reggaeton stars dominate the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the new era, the scenario was different 20 years ago. The Hot Latin Songs chart, which currently blends airplay, streaming data, and digital sales, was then dominated mainly by pop ballads and some tropical anthems with chart-toppers such as Chayanne, Thalia, and Marc Anthony, to name a few. In the year 2000, 18 Latin bops hit No. 1, showcasing the variety in musical taste and consumption. {“nid”:”9429942″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Thalia, Marc Anthony & More Latin Artists Who Had No. 1 Billboard Hits 20 Years Ago”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/latin\/9429942\/hot-latin-songs-hits-in-2000\/...
