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Watch San Holo Perform Unreleased Soulja Boy Remix from Secret Sky Festival
Porter Robinson‘s Secret Sky fest was chock full of epic performances and IDs, and one that stood out was when San Holo dropped his edit of Soulja Boy‘s notorious single “Crank That.” In the clip below, you can see San Holo dancing through the motions, lighting candles which would later reveal his signature percentage sign, indicating how blessed and vibrant he’s feeling that day. After the trademark piano chords and “Soulja Boy off in this oh” comes in, our percentages shot up to 100. The amalgamation of the soaring melodies of San Holo and the 2007 hit, which ignited one of the most popular dances of the decade, create the ultimate remix we never knew we needed. You can check out the video below, which San Holo tweet...
Slow Magic Teams Up with Shallou and Woven In Hiatus for Heavenly Single “Somewhere”
Riding off the success of his independent release “Home,” which came out earlier this year, Slow Magic is back with yet another tasteful tune. With his latest offering, Slow Magic is unfolding the journey leading up to his forthcoming EP Closer 2 U, out August 19th via Moving Castle, a label home to the likes of Manila Killa and AOBeats. The masked producer’s latest gem comes in the form of “Somewhere,” which features vocals by Woven In Hiatus as well as additional production by fellow artist Shallou. Created right after Slow Magic and Shallou’s collaborative tour last year, “Somewhere” is a truly stunning electronic record. A heartfelt, drawn-out intro leads perfectly into Woven In Hiatus’ heavenly vocal effort, which breathes fresh air into the atmosphe...
Lane 8 Brings the Heat with Four-Hour “Summer 2020” Mixtape
Lane 8, the king of seasonal long-form mixes, is here to deliver four hours worth of sunshine with his “Summer 2020” Mixtape. The Colorado-based deep house producer has been known to make seasonal mixtapes since the winter of 2013, with his last being “Groundhog Day.” The releases never disappoint, providing the perfect backdrop for the activities that ensue during that time of the year. For “Summer 2020,” the energy is lush, warm, and vibrant, chock full of artists off his This Never Happened imprint. Lane 8 is a certified expert at creating soundtracks for our lives, making us feel as if we are the main character in their own feature film. If the four-hour mixtape wasn’t enough Lane 8 for you, the deep house kingpi...
Vanilla Ice to Play 4th of July Weekend Concert in Austin
At a time when bars, clubs, gyms and other places not co-owned by Kid Rock are shutting down again due to the spike in coronavirus cases (including in Texas where Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week shutting down the state’s bars), one event will go on in celebration of July 4th weekend in Texas: Vanilla Ice. Instead of stopping, collaborating and listening to health officials, Ice wants to roll back the years to the ’90s, which is what it says in the promotional material for his show at the Emerald Point Bar & Grill that takes place on Friday (July 3). “I can’t wait to get back to this,” Ice said in an Instagram post. “The 90s were the best. We didn’t have coronavirus, or cell phones, or computers. We had 5.0’s, blockbuster, Beavis and Butthead, Wayne’s World, Chris T...
Paul Weller on How People Change and Systems Stay the Same
Kyle Meredith With… Paul Weller Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Paul Weller rings Kyle Meredith to discuss his 15th studio album, On Sunset. The Jam singer-songwriter talks about his ability to write in multiple genres, enjoying the freedom to experiment in the studio, and the importance of not repeating himself. Regarding the lyrical themes, Weller dissects how people change but the systems stay the same, how he keeps positivity in the face of extreme turmoil, and how a trip to LA’s famous Sunset Strip resulted in a rare moment of nostalgia and looking back. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, We...
The Go-Go’s to Release First New Single in 20 Years
The Go Go’s will return later this month with their first new song in 20 years. Entitled “Club Zero”, the song’s release coincides with a new documentary about the band premiering on Showtime on August 1st. “Club Zero” was created via email amongst the band’s members and recorded at Lucky Recording in San Francisco and Los Angeles, according to a press release, which adds: “As the band’s stance has always been fervent when it comes to relevant issues, the anthemic, punk-infused paean arrives just in time for a world in desperate need of a voice of optimism and change.” The Go Go’s can be seen working on an early version of the song in the documentary. The finished studio version will be released on July 31st. The documentary, simply titled The Go-Go’s, was directed by Alison Ellwood, ...
DaBaby Is Performing at a 4th of July Concert for a Live Audience
Fresh off his moving performance at the BET Awards, DaBaby is ready to play to a live audience again. According to an Eventbrite listing, the North Carolina rapper is scheduled for a 4th of July concert in Decatur, Georgia that’s well aware of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The event, titled “4th of July Bash”, is hosted by J Hart Productions and is being marketed as part of a “weekend concert series” at Cosmopolitan, the newly renovated venue in Decatur. The event lists DaBaby as its featured performer on July 4th alongside MoneyBagg Yo and Blac Youngsta on July 5th. The “4th of July Bash” is proudly declaring itself “the only concert in the city.” Surprisingly, yes, organizers seem to be aware that COVID-19 has been skyrocketing recently — there’s been 43,644 new cases and 560 new dea...
DevilDriver Unleash New Song “Iona”: Stream
DevilDriver have unleashed a new song, “Iona”, the second single from their upcoming album, Dealing with Demons I. Accompanying the new track is an eerie music video. The groove metal veterans throw down a mosh-worthy track with “Iona”, which frontman Dez Fafara described as “unlike any other DevilDriver song.” While there’s the chugging rhythms and breakdowns typical of the band’s work, the song touts surprising arrangement turnarounds and shifting moods. Fafara also revealed the conceptual background behind “Iona” and its central character, a long deceased ghost that’s obsessed with death. Vicente Cordero’s music video provides a fitting visual complement. “From the frantic verses to the haunting chorus, this song is another move forward to push our sound and the listener’s ears into the...
Camila Cabello Is Video Chatting With Fans Who Check Their Voter Registration Status
The presidential election is coming up in November, and Camila Cabello is encouraging her fans to exercise their right to vote. The pop star teamed up with the non-profit organization Headcount to video chat with a fan at random who checked their voter registration status at HeadCount.org/Camila. Anyone who is not currently registered to vote is also pointed to their state election website or a printable form to get registered. The platform, called Vote Ready, was created by HeadCount in conjunction with technology firm Phone2Action. The organization aims to register at least 200,000 voters for the 2020 election and contact over one million Americans in a massive get-out-the-vote effort. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined w...
‘Facing the Music: The Fight for Criminal Justice Reform in America’ Panel Discusses How Musicians Can Leverage Their Mics on Their Platforms
Vibe editor-in-chief Datwon Thomas and formerly incarcerated teacher and Writing My Wrongs author Shaka Senghor co-moderated the “Facing the Music: The Fight for Criminal Justice Reform in America” panel Wednesday (July 1). The two discussed how artists can amplify police reform legislation with their voices in a 40-minute conversation with Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc, U.S. Congressman for the Eight District of New York Hakeem Jeffries, trial attorney Justin Moore, and formerly incarcerated Lava Records and “Wrongful Conviction” podcast founder Jason Flom. “Music has been such an integral part of social impact work and civil rights movements,” Senghor said while asking Jeffries how musicians can better leverage the cultural impact of the industry for bipartisan legislative effo...
CNCO’s Richard Camacho Wins Best Latin Music Dad in Fan Poll
After a two-week poll circulated asking Billboard readers to vote for the best dad in Latin music, fans crown Richard Camacho of the Latin pop group CNCO. Camacho, who’s the father of three-year-old Aaliyah Sofia Camacho, nabs nearly 80 percent of the votes. He’s followed by other favorite Latin dads Ricky Martin in second place and Enrique Iglesias in third. On August 1, 2016, the New York-born Dominican artist announced the birth of his daughter on social media. “Very excited and very blessed!” he tweeted. “Thank you, God, for the amazing gift, the angel you have brought to me. Thank you for my little monkey, Aaliyah!” Camacho is the only CNCO member who’s a father. Joining the CNCOwner crew, Aaliyah’s adorable and playful ways are showcased on the group’s Instagram page. Recently,...
How to Watch Elton John’s Archival Concert Footage With ‘Classic Concert Series’
With the coronavirus pandemic still largely keeping people in their homes around the world, many are wondering when they’ll get to see their favorite acts live again. For fans of Elton John, a creative new solution is on the horizon. On Wednesday (July 1), John announced his brand new “Elton John: Classic Concert Series.” Premiering on John’s YouTube channel every Saturday for the next six weeks, the new series will see the singer releasing full footage from some of his most iconic performances throughout his career for the first time ever. All proceeds from the new series will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and their continued efforts in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. The first edition of the series, set to premiere on Friday, July 3, will be footage of Joh...
