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Where Has Tracy Chapman Been? Her Grammys Triumph Has Fans Wondering  The New York Times

ScHoolboy Q has a unique marketing strategy to promote his new album leading up to its release. Ahead of BLUE LIPS dropping next month, the TDE rapper released two songs from the album, "Blueslides” and “Back in Love,” for fans to stream for just 24 hours.The tracks premiered with official visuals at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Come the same time tomorrow and the links will no longer be available.On “Blueslides,” Q delivers a narrative about staying humble in spite of being successful and not allowing one’s pride to get in the way of their goals. Shot and edited by Cordell Jomha, the visual intersperses him rapping with a collage of artistic imagery and videography.“Better climb out of that hole before you f**k up your blessings / 'Fore you realize that it's over with and start to g...

As a twenty-something living in Los Angeles, Sagan Lockhart found himself drawn to those he envisioned on the cusp of something greater. The emerging photographer made a name for himself capturing hip-hop acts such as Playboi Carti and Mac Miller right before their music blew up, and eventually, became a coveted part of their inner circles.“To me, it was always important to build mutual relationships,” he says. “What I was really looking for is these up-and-coming artists that I could see had some sort of potential. You know, this guy’s going to be the shit.”Lockhart was tapped to be the unofficial photographer for OFWGKTA. Following the group’s disbandment, he joined Earl Sweatshirt on the road as his tour manager.After a few good years in the music scene, he realized he could apply his c...

Colorado's first-ever Outside Festival features live music, speakers, adventure films, outdoor gear  CBS Colardo