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Apple Music Launches Africa Rising Artist Showcase with Debut Cover Star Omah Lay
The new program, designed to elevate the careers of African artists, will also include a companion playlist. Over the last couple of years, Africa has become an increasingly important force on the global music scene, leading labels, publishers and streaming services to extend their reach on the long-neglected continent. In late April, Apple Music announced an expansion of its platform in two dozen African countries, and now the streaming service has unveiled a new initiative to identify and showcase rising talent on the continent. Named Africa Rising, the artist program and companion playlist will feature an African artist chosen by Apple Music’s editorial team every two months, using the full weight of the platform to elevate their careers in Africa and around the world. The first artist ...
‘Hamilton’ Parody Makes Light of the Debate Over Wearing Face Masks: Watch
The ongoing mask debate across the United States has gotten the Hamilton treatment just in time for the musical’s Disney+ premiere this weekend. A YouTube parody brings the coronavirus pandemic pro-mask and anti-mask sides head to head, with lyrics themed the soundtrack of Hamilton. The clip, uploaded by the Holderness Family, gets straight to the topic as it opens with a call-and-response to the tune of “Aaron Burr, Sir”: “Pardon me, do you have germs, sir?” “No, I don’t — and that’s my business, not yours, sir. I have my rights and have my freedom.” “To be sure, sir…” “But this corona is a sham.” “I’m getting nervous, sir.” The humorous song goes on to address everything from the v...
50 Cent Is Asking Fans To Vote For The Best Pop Smoke Album Cover on His IG Page
Source: Virgil Abloh / Instagram After Virgil Abloh unveiled arguably the strugglest Hip-Hop album cover off all-time (mixtape covers have been held to higher standards), 50 Cent was one of millions who voiced their displeasure with the final product and called for a do over. Though both Virgil and Pop Smoke’s label owner Steven Victor have confirmed that they’d be going back to the drawing board, 50’s decided to dedicate his Instagram page to possible Pop Smoke covers and is calling on fans to choose their favorite. Serving as executive producer for Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, 50’s posted a up a gang of covers and asking his followers to rate each fan-made artwork on a scale from 1 to 10. We’re not gonna front, there’s a lot of dope pieces floating...
No Laughing Matter: D.L. Hughley Says He Unknowingly Spread The Coronavirus To His Team
Source: Michael S. Schwartz / Getty It turns out there were more consequences to D.L. Hughley testing positive for COVID-19. The actor/comedian had fans worried when he suddenly passed out during a standup show at a Tennessee comedy club. He provided us with an update that he fainted due to exhaustion and dehydration but also learned that he tested positive for COVID-19. Hughley didn’t experience any symptoms and is considered an asymptomatic carrier of COVID-19. Hughley revealed in an exclusive interview with TMZ, that he has a pretty good idea where he caught the coronavirus and that he unknowingly spread the virus to his radio show team and son. He jokingly referred to himself as a “regular Typhoid Mary.” Per TMZ: “Hughley says he was in Dallas for a few days — where COV...
WNBA’s Maya Moore Welcomes Home Man She Sacrificed Season To Help Free From Prison
Source: John Atashian / Getty Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore is known for being on the front lines to fight against social injustice, so when her longtime friend was finally released from prison after being wrongfully convicted—the WNBA icon rejoiced. According to published reports, Jonathan Irons, who was sentenced to a 50-year prison bid for a crime he didn’t commit, was embraced by the WNBA. star, who sacrificed her 2019 season, as he walked out of a Missouri penitentiary on Wednesday (Jul 1) nearly four months after a judge overturned his conviction on charges of burglary and assault. “I feel like I can live life now,” Irons said. “I’m free, I’m blessed, I just want to live my life worthy of God’s help and influence,” Irons said. “I thank everybody who supported me — Maya and her ...
G Herb ft. Lil Uzi Vert “Like This,” The Weeknd ft. Doja Cat “In Your Eyes” & More | Daily Visuals 7.2.20
Source: Lil Uzi Vert seen performing at Coachella weekend 2 Day 3 Featuring: Lil Uzi Vert Where: Indio, California, United States When: 24 Apr 2017 Credit: WENN.com Seems like Lil Uzi Vert’s been all over the place these days lending his vocals to some of his Beast Coast homies. Namely A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. This time around the Philadelphia artists links up with Chiraq’s own G Herbo for the visuals to “Like This” where the two of them don’t just shine, they literally glow. Using black light to get things lit, G and Uzi politic with some thick young women who know how to move and twerk with the best of them. The Weeknd meanwhile keeps the animated trend alive and for his Doja Cat assisted clip to “In Your Eyes” goes the CGI route to deliver a futuristic vision of what life will be l...
Turning A New Leaf: Vinny And Maria Squashed Their Double Shot At Love ‘Awkwardness’
One pair down, one to go! Up until tonight’s Double Shot at Love episode, Vinny and Maria, as well as DJ Pauly D and Nikki, had not spoken since everyone was reunited in Las Vegas. But that all changed when Vinny decided he was “sick of all this awkwardness” and opted to chat with Maria. Being lit after a night out at Drai’s will help get the ball rolling… “I feel like I shouldn’t have to be the first one to go up to you in any regard,” Maria told Vin. She then referenced Vinny choosing Alysse during Season 1, adding, “I wasn’t the one who hurt anybody or lied to anybody.” “You turned into a f*cking troll,” he responded about her tweets regarding him after the conclusion of Double Shot Season 1. “There̵...
Selebobo – Dai Dia ft. Tekno
Here is a new jam from Selebobo – ‘Dai Dia’ ft. Tekno out now! Vault Records boss Selebobo unleashes a new single ‘Dai Dia‘ off his debut project titled ‘Bobo of Africa‘. The new release features long time friend Tekno. In a couple of days Selebobo would be dropping his debut EP ‘Bobo of Africa’ later this month. Listen and enjoy Selebobo – ‘Dai Dia’ ft. Tekno below! [embedded content] 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.
Rema – Woman
Another banger coming from Rema – ‘Woman’ out now! BET Awards nominee Rema is back again on the block with a new single titled ‘Woman‘. Sadly he lost the ‘Viewers’ Choice: Best New International Act’ to Sha Sha of Zimbabwe at the BET Awards 2020. This is the third week in a row the Mavin Records singer is dropping songs on Friday after tunes like ‘Ginger Me‘ and ‘Alien‘. Working on the production are DJ Altims and Ozedikus. Listen, enjoy Rema – ‘Woman’ below! [embedded content] 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 sh...
Flume’s Highly Anticipated Remix of Eiffel 65’s “Blue” Mysteriously Vanishes from Beatport
EDM superstar Flume recently took on one of dance music’s most recognizable anthems ever, serving up a remix of the Eiffel 65 classic “Blue (Da Ba Dee).” After he teased the remix on his Instagram, it was actually posted to Beatport yesterday, July 1st. However, just a short time after going live, Flume’s “Blue” remix seems to have completely vanished from the Internet. Beatport searches offer no help in finding the remix, and links embedded into news stories now produce a 404 error. On YouTube, a slew of imitation remixes have appeared, calling to mind the age of LimeWire track misnomers and misdirecting marketing attempts by bedroom producers. Searches of Flume’s social channels also yield no news of exactly wh...
DJ Tennis’ Life and Death Label Launches New Website in Celebration of 10-Year Anniversary
DJ Tennis‘ Life and Death imprint has been a staple in the electronic scene over the past ten years, with a sharp focus on soulful and melodic house music. To celebrate the label’s tenth anniversary, the brand launched a new website with a slew of exclusive content and features. The freshly minted site features new releases, podcasts, one-of-a-kind merchandise, and editorial pieces for those who wish to delve into the trippy world of Life And Death. It also features a brand new subscription service called Passengers for mega-fans seeking exclusive and early bird content. “Especially now during this global crisis, our Life and Death Passengers subscription is our way of connecting and interacting directly with our fans around the globe,” said Life An...
Excision Announces Date of Second Episode of Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” Livestream
Bass aficionados rejoice, because Excision took to social media today to announce the second edition of his Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” livestream series. After debuting the new virtual event back in May, which featured typically awe-inspiring production, the dubstep dynamo is back for Round Two. Bringing along another stellar lineup, the second iteration of Excision’s “Virtual Stage” will air on Saturday, July 11th, 2020. Hopping on the livestream to rattle the virtual rails this time around are fellow trap and bass heavyweights Blunts & Blondes, Champagne Drip, Dirtyphonics, Herobust, Kompany, SweetTooth, Wooli, Vampa, and Zía. You can tune into the second episode of Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” on July 11th, 2020 at 5...
