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2 Chainz & Rick Ross Announced As Next Verzuz Battle
Source: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net / ATLPics.Net Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are wasting no time keeping the announcements coming with the highly anticipated online celebration series, Verzuz. While many thought the super producers were going to announce Ashanti and Keyshia Cole as the next contestants, the two beat creating icons instead announced that the series was heading back down south with a head to head showdown between 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. On Tuesday (Jul 28), the announcement was made via the official VerzuzTV Instagram account with a sleek black-and-red poster of a two-seater Verzuz-branded sports car. While fans began to make their predictions about who would win, 2 Chainz decided to take to Instagram and share a cheat sheet of his own to show exactly how evenly matched ...
‘Umbrella Man’ Who Sparked Riot In George Floyd Protest ID’d As White Supremacist, We Been Knew
Source: Twitter / Twiiter Everyone should give a slow-clap for police finally finding the man who started the riot in Minneapolis months back. When protests erupted in May over the senseless death of George Floyd, the city erupted into an emotionally charged protest heard all around the world. On-the-ground footage flooding social media timelines showed angry protestors crowding the streets while demanding justice for another life lost due to police brutality. One video, in particular, recorded an intimidatingly tall, white male dressed in all black defacing a local AutoZone store. While holding an umbrella, the individual, aptly nicknamed “Umbrella Man,” is seen taking a sledgehammer and breaking the store windows. Protesters confronted him before he eventually walked away.&nb...
Dave East “I Got 5 On It (East Mix),” R.A. The Rugged Man “All Systems Go” & More | Daily Visuals 7.29.20
Jordan Peele’s Us might’ve revived some interest in The Luniz’s classic smash “I Got 5 On It,” but now Harlem’s own Dave East is taking the fan favorite west coast beat and adding some Beast Coast flavor to it. For his new visuals to “I Got 5 On It (EASTMIX),” Dave heads out to the west to get in the groove and burns on some of that sticky icky that seems to basically grow on trees out on the Wesside. We would say “pass that” but the Rona, you know? While on the topic of yester-decade, R.A. The Rugged Man is proving he’s still got the skills to pay the bills and in his visuals to “All Systems Go” travels through various points in time to lay down his lyrical onslaught. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Shoreline Mafia featuring Wiz Khalifa, ZayTheGoat, and more. DAVE ...
Questlove and Black Thought Pay Tribute to Former the Roots Bandmate Malik B: ‘The World Just Lost a Real One’
The Roots co-founder Malik B. died earlier on Wednesday at the age of 47. After his cousin, Don Champion, delivered the news, tributes from the music community began to pour in, but none were as powerful as those from his former Roots bandmates. Black Thought and Questlove remembered Malik B. — who was in the group from 1987-1999 and made a few sporadic appearances in the 2000s — but in different fashions. Black Thought honored the memory of Malik in a solemn Instagram post. “We made a name and carved a lane together where there was none. We ressurected [sic] a city from the ashes, put it on our backs and called it Illadelph. In friendly competition with you from day one, I always felt as if I possessed only a mere fraction of your true gift and potential. Your steel sharpened my steel as ...
Sevdaliza Announces New Album Shabrang
Iranian-Dutch artist Sevdaliza has announced her sophomore album, Shabrang. The follow-up to 2017’s ISON is marked to arrive August 28th through her very own Twisted Elegance label. The forthcoming 15-track collection documents a “journey of self-discovery, self-love and finding peace amongst all of the chaos in the world” — hence Sevdaliza’s bruised body captured in the LP’s artwork. Produced by the artist herself in collaboration with Mucky, the full-length features previous singles “Lamp Lady”, “Oh My God”, and “Joanna”, all of which showcase Sevdaliza’s seamless blending of electronic, trip-hop, R&B, and even avant-garde. Pre-orders for Shabrang have begun; all those who avail of the Apple pre-order will be gifted with the new song “Rhode” below. Editors’ Picks...
Lomelda Teases Upcoming Album With Gorgeous New Single “It’s Infinite”: Stream
Lomelda, the indie folk project of musician Hannah Read, has shared a new song called “It’s Infinite”. It’s the latest single to come from Hannah, her upcoming album, before it drops on September 4th via Double Double Whammy. Technically, this is the second Hannah teaser, following lead track “Wonder”. Both songs have painted the full-length as an introspective, insightful, and honest listen that uses acoustic guitar and lush percussion to draw out those feelings. On its own, “It’s Infinite” is a gorgeous rush of stirring folk, the kind that Lomelda made a name for herself with, but it carries arguably more momentum than we’ve seen from her prior. Needless to say, that little burst of optimism and emotion is welcome more than ever these days. Editors’ Picks According to a statement f...
Phoebe Bridgers on the Value of True Crime and Why She’s a Fan of My Favorite Murder
Kyle Meredith With… Phoebe Bridgers Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Phoebe Bridgers speaks with Kyle Meredith about Punisher. The sophomore album finds the singer-songwriter taking on a bigger production with a balance of themes of disconnection. Bridgers discusses having to trick herself while writing, being “coffee shop famous,” producing Christian Lee Hutson’s new LP, becoming a fan of My Favorite Murder, appreciating true crime, and how this album could be the score to a “Midsommar-style divorce drama.” Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep int...
Neil Young Reworks “Lookin’ for a Leader” As Anti-Trump Protest Song: Stream
Neil Young has spent the past few years calling Donald Trump out on his bullshit. However, it looks like the president’s continued unauthorized use of his music has finally pushed Young over the edge, though, because he’s now immortalized his contempt for Trump in a reworked version of “Lookin’ for a Leader”. The song originally appeared on 2006’s Living With War, an album that sharply criticized the George W. Bush administration. With the help of an eraser and some creativity, Young has now updated the lyrics to praise Barack Obama, applaud the Black Lives Matter movement, and rally for Americans to go vote. Along the way, he takes several swipes at the current White House occupant. “America has a leader building walls around our house,” sings Young. “He don’t know Black Lives Matter/ And...
The Roots Founding Member Malik B. Dead At 47
Malik B., a rapper and founding member of The Roots who appeared on the group’s albums throughout their career as both a pivotal MC and a guest after his departure, has died at age 47. No cause of death has been provided. The legendary hip-hop group’s official Twitter account posted a statement announcing Malik’s death today (July 29). “We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit,” it read. “May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time of mourning.” Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, The Roots’ primary MC who co-founded the band with drummer Ahmir “Ques...
Dancefestopia Announces Expansion to Las Vegas in 2021
Following the 2020 cancellation of its flagship festival in Kansas City, the organizers of Dancefestopia have announced an expansion into Las Vegas in 2021. The Las Vegas edition of Dancefestopia will take place March 26th to 28th, 2021 and is being touted as “a weekend of private events, pool parties, and access to the hottest clubs.” At the time of writing, Dancefestopia representatives have not released information pertaining to which artists will perform throughout the weekend. The experience is being produced in partnership with Park MGM and Aria, two major hotels in Sin City. You can check out the announcement below and find more information about packages and pricing here. FOLLOW DANCEFESTOPIA: Facebook: facebook.com/dancefestopiaTwitter: tw...
Malik B., Founding Member of The Roots, Has Died
Malik B., iconic founding member of The Roots, has died at the age of 47. The renowned Philadelphia hip-hop and neo-soul group shared an official statement on social media. “We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit,” the statement reads. “May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time of mourning.” As one of its founding members, Malik B was vital to The Roots’ early success, appearing on the award-winning group’s first four studio albums Organix, Do You Want More?!!!??!, Illadelph Halflife, and Things Fall Apart. In 1999, he left The Roots to pursue a solo career before releas...
From Banger to Ballad: Listen to Marshmello and Halsey’s Stripped Down Version of “Be Kind”
Marshmello and Halsey have unveiled a melancholic stripped down version of their collaborative hit “Be Kind.” In a stark contrast to their bubbly original tune, the chart-toppers deliver a brooding effort that is markedly more ballad than banger. Since the stripped rendition is a wholly new recording as opposed to a remix, the cadence in Halsey’s feathery voice differs from that of the original, but it is no less potent. In fact, the absence of instruments allows her vox to flutter with a soft ebb and flow, illuminating her expansive vocal range. Breezy guitar plucks work in unison to serenade listeners to the final chorus, when Halsey brings the track home with her intoxicating falsettos. You can listen to Marshmello and Halsey’s stripped down rework of “Be K...
