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Solidstar – Calling
Here is a brand new record from Solidstar – Calling out now! Shaba Entertainment boss Solidstar comes through with this beautiful piece of music he titled ‘Calling‘. The dancehall and highlife singer would be dropping a brand new EP ‘My Turn‘ under his new record label. The EP is slated for release on June 10. It was produced by MK Beats. Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
DVRKO Uncloaks Spellbinding “This Is How” Music Video
As enigmatic as he is gifted, anonymous producer DVRKO has dropped a gripping official video for his debut single, “This Is How (feat. Sarah de Warren).” The engrossing music video for “This Is How” serves as an ideal companion to the original track, magnifying the mesmerizing undertones of the slow-burning melodic house ballad. Placed in a dystopian future, DVRKO travels through time in a DeLorean to infiltrate the fictitious “National Aerobics Championship.” Mayhem ensues as he DJs atop a floating platform, which traverses the competition after engaging rocket boosters like a jetpack. The video also ends on a cliff-hanger, signaling more to come in terms of DVRKO’s unique story. Shrouded in mystery since the unveiling of his p...
Ty Dolla Sign Reveals Skrillex as Collaborator on Upcoming Song with FKA Twigs, Mystery Artist
Update [1:40PM PDT]: Complex confirmed Kanye West’s involvement in the song in a tweet posted after the publishing of this article today, June 30th, 2020. Ty Dolla Sign took to social media yesterday to share a cryptic teaser for a forthcoming project with Skrillex, FKA Twigs, and a mystery artist. Dolla Sign posted a teaser on Instagram in the form of an animated video along with the caption “7/1,” leading fans to believe that he is releasing a powerhouse collaboration tomorrow. Animated versions of Dolla Sign and Twigs float in the air before two additional cartoons materialize—a human, who clearly resembles Skrillex, and a snake, who is purportedly experimental pop artist serpentwithfeet. Noticeably absent, however, is a blurred out fifth cartoon next to Dolla Sign. Ru...
Excision and Borgore Invite Fans to Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with Them Tomorrow
Excision and Borgore took to Twitter today to invite fans to join them for an impending Call of Duty: Modern Warfare romp. The “Friends vs. Fans” game is going down tomorrow, July 1st, via Borgore’s Twitch channel. Joining the dubstep dons for the competition are fellow bass music artists Benda, Ghastly, Hekler, and Wooli. If you want to join in on the fun, send an email to this address and include your Activision ID, and voilà, you’re in. The matchup will take place tomorrow, July 1st, 2020 from 4PM to 6PM PDT (7PM to 9PM ET) on Borgore’s Twitch. FOLLOW EXCISION: Facebook: facebook.com/ExcisionTwitter: twitter.com/ExcisionInstagram: instagram.com/excisionSpotify: spoti.fi/3gatMO0
Bassnectar Responds to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Following allegations of sexual misconduct that were shared on social media, Bassnectar has responded. After an Instagram account called @evidenceagainstbassnectar started to gain traction online, the DJ and producer issued a statement to refute the alleged sexual misconduct. According to a report by Your EDM, Bassnectar posted a lengthy reply in a private Facebook fan group, which was distilled into a series of screenshots and circulated on social media. “The rumors of sexual misconduct that are circulating about me are completely untrue. I want to leave it at that, because it truly is that simple,” Bassnectar wrote. “I have never been involved in anything that was not absolutely, unequivocally consensual. During a time when high profile men are being called out for thei...
Jordan Groggs, Injury Reserve Rapper, Dies at 32
Jordan Groggs, a/k/a Stepa J. Groggs of Phoenix hip-hop trio Injury Reserve, has died, the group confirmed on social media today. Groggs was 32. No cause of death has yet been revealed. Beneath a photo of Groggs posted to the Injury Reserve’s social media accounts reads the caption, “REST IN POWER Jordan Alexander Groggs a loving father, life partner and friend.” They shared a link to a GoFundMe for Groggs’ family, which continues: “Groggs’s heart has touched everyone he has came across. He will live on through his family, supporters, and the communities he was apart of. Jordan Alexander Groggs is survived by Anna and their four children Joey, Jayden, Toph, and Ari.” Injury Reserve released the tracks “Hoodwinked” and “Waste Management” most recently in 2020, though their inventively produ...
John Prine Named Illinois’ First Honorary Poet Laureate
John Prine achieved something that no other person in Illinois history has: the singer/songwriter was named the state’s first honorary Illinois Poet Laureate. In a state that was the home to legendary writers, this is no small feat. Gov. JB Pritzker made the declaration in a release today. “Illinois has been home to many talented poets like Carl Sandburg, Sandra Cisneros, and Gwendolyn Brooks who all used their words to inspire readers across the world. Today, I’m excited to announce the search committee that will recommend our next state poet laureate,” he said. Prine is a native of Maywood, a western suburb of Chicago. “It’s also my honor to name our state’s first honorary poet laureate,” Pritzker continued. “John Prine leaves behind an unparalleled musical legacy and was beloved by fami...
Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello to Play Ringo Starr’s 80th Birthday Party
Paul McCartney (photo by MJ Kim), Ringo Starr (photo by Philip Cosores), and Sheryl Crow (photo by Ben Kaye) You say it’s your birthday? It’s Ringo Starr’s birthday, too… and he’s doing it up big. The Beatles drummer will celebrate turning 80 years old this year with “Ringo’s Big Birthday Show”, a special livestream event featuring musical performances by everyone from Paul McCartney to Sheryl Crow. Don’t get jealous; you’re invited, too! In addition to the aforementioned artists, “Ringo’s Big Birthday Show” will feature The Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, Ben Harper, Gary Clark Jr., and Sheila E. The broadcast will kick off on July 7th at 5:00 p.m. PDT via Ringo Starr’s YouTube channel. It’s free to watch, but donations are encouraged and will be split between Black Lives Matter, The David Ly...
Carl Reiner Tributes: Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Rob Reiner, Conan O’Brien Honor Hollywood Icon
Carl Reiner, the legendary comedian, actor, and director whose career spanned seven decades, passed away Monday night at the age of 98. In the wake of his passing, close friends, family, and colleagues all offered their thoughts and condolences. His son, Rob, mourned the loss of his father early this morning on Twitter, writing: “Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.” Longtime colleague and closest friend Mel Brooks offered a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, writing: Carl was a giant, unmatched in his contributions to entertainment. He created comedy gems like The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Jerk and Where’s Poppa? I met him in 1950 when he joined Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows and we’ve been best friend...
John Prine Named Illinois’ First Honorary Poet Laureat
John Prine has long been heralded as a man of wise words and even sweeter songs. Now, he will be forever remembered for such. Earlier today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the Maywood-born singer-songwriter will be named an Honorary Poet Laureate, making him the first in Illinois’ history. “It’s my honor to name our state’s first honorary poet laureate,” tweeted Governor Pritzker. “John Prine leaves behind an unparalleled musical legacy and was beloved by family and millions of fans who hope that in Heaven he finds Paradise waitin’ just as he longed for.” Prine learned how to play guitar at the Old Town School of Music in Chicago, and following a brief stint in the military, he worked in the city as a mailman. While on his routes, he wrote songs in his head. Eventually, Prine...
Mythbusters Host Adam Savage Accused of Sexually Abusing His Sister
Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage has been accused of “repeatedly” sexually abusing his own sister. In a lawsuit filed in New York, sister Miranda Pacchiana alleged that Savage sexually assaulted her “repeatedly over the course of several years.” According to a lengthy post on her blog, The Second Wound, the abuse began when he was just nine years old and she was only seven. “As a child, this experience shook my sense of safety and crushed my self-confidence,” Pacchiana, a writer and social worker, recounted. “For decades afterward, I dealt with periods of depression and near-constant anxiety. These symptoms interfered with all aspects of my life, stunting my career aspirations, and robbing me of countless simple pleasures.” While it’s been over 40 years since the alleged abuse started, Pacc...
5 Highlights From RCA Records & Human Rights Campaign’s Pride Benefit Concert
On Tuesday (June 30), RCA Records teamed up with the Human Rights Campaign for their 2020 Pride Benefit Concert. The one-hour livestream operated as a fundraiser for the HRC, with some of the organization’s supporters stopping by to speak to their mission, while RCA provided tunes courtesy of their talented roster. Stars like Walk the Moon, Isaac Dunbar, Cam, Shea Diamond, Citizen Queen, Christian French, Saygrace and more joined the stream to offer up special performances to raise money for HRC — here’s just a few of our favorites: [embedded content] Isaac Dunbar kicks things off with “Boy” Kicking off the livestream, 17-year-old rising pop singer Isaac Dunbar stopped into the stream to deliver a moving rendition of his song “Boy.” The melancholy love song sees Dunb...
