Entertainment
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Entertainment
Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and Shakira Drop Remix Package for “Don’t You Worry”
Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta and Shakira have added even more firepower to their collaborative release, “Don’t You Worry.” A trio of dance remixes has been released to celebrate the international success of their recent super-collab. Breathing new life into the record, Guetta, Shakira and the Peas called upon Malaa, Dubdogz, DJs From Mars and Mark Ursa to produce unique spins on the track. First up is a collaborative remix from DJs From Mars and Guetta. Featuring plenty of old-school synths, their remix twists will.i.am’s vocals into a stomping beat reminiscent of an early 2000s dance hit. The second transformative release comes courtesy of Malaa, who is on the precipice of releasing his long-awaited debut album. Producing a more bass-forward rendition th...
PJ Harvey Covers Leonard Cohen for Bad Sisters Soundtrack
PJ Harvey and composer Tim Phillips have teamed for a cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Who by Fire” for the original soundtrack album for the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters, the first two episodes of which are now streaming. The soundtrack, due in October, features additional score music from Harvey and Phillips, details of which are still under wraps. Bad Sisters star/executive producer Sharon Horgan reached out to Harvey personally to participate in the project, a “darkly comedic murder mystery” rolling out weekly through Oct. 14. [embedded content][embedded content] “I thought of the words of ‘Who by Fire’ soon after the series was picked up and thought how perfect it would be,” Horgan says. “Pretty soon after that, I thought of Polly’s voice singing those words and asked Apple if we could make ...
NFTs democratize music industry and redistribute song rights
The music industry continues to find inventive ways to integrate decentralized technology into new releases to benefit both artists and their fans. Electronic dance music (EDM) artist R3HAB and blockchain-based music community anotherblock released a single on Aug. 19 with the idea of “democratizing music rights.” The nonfungible token (NFT) included in the drop allows holders to earn royalties based on streaming popularity. The single, “Weekend on a Tuesday,” debuted bundled with an exclusive NFT. Each of the 250 NFTs available entitles the holder to a 0.02% share in the streaming revenue. Anotherblock’s platform provides a value tracking tool so holders can estimate payouts and overall value. Many artists have been using digital assets as a way to connect with their fan base t...
K.O ft Young Stunna & Blxckie – SETE
Check out this brand new single from K.O titled – SETE. SA artist, Ntokozo ‘K.O’ Mdluli comes back shortly with another compelling tune titled SETE. He taps his fellow music colleagues Young Stunna & Blxckie for their vocal assistance. It is a thrilling new record worth a listen and he dedicates this to his fans & supporter. K.O previously dropped an amazing track titled Emoyeni, which you can check out. However, you should include it in your playlist. Listen to K.O ft Young Stunna & Blxckie – SETE below. [embedded content]
Stainless ft 1da Banton – Pata Pata (Remix)
Here is the remix for Stainless released single Pata Pata featuring 1da Banton. Nigerian rising singer Stainless Ehimamiegho known as Stainless recruits 1da Banton for the remix of his released song “Pata Pata” taken from his 2021 EP “In My Head“. The remix is an exciting groovy track to rock your day. It fills in as a follow to his single on the EP “Give Me Chop”. Pata Pata (remix) serves as his first outing this year. Listen and share Pata Pata (Remix) by Stainless & 1da Banton below.
Lukas Graham ft Khalid – Wish You Were Here
Lukas Graham with Khalid delivers a beautiful piece titled – Wish You Were Here. Danish pop band Lukas Graham has a brand new song released called Wish You Were Here, which is inspired by the thought of reconnecting with long-lost friends. The song is Graham’s second release single for the year following his previous track “All Of It All“. It is an amazing song with pitch-perfect vocals on the intro from Lukas Graham and a beautiful soothing verse from the guest feature Khalid. On account of the song ‘Wish You Were Here’ is an anthem to best friends. “We all know the feeling of standing on the edge or at the top and missing someone special.” He added, “It’s always at big events and special occasions that I miss those unique people in my life that made me who I am today.” The new music...
Abigail Chams ft Harmonize – Closer
‘Closer’ is the latest released track from Abigail Chams, out now. Tanzanian singer & influencer Abigail Chams drops her brand new single titled “Closer” featuring Harmonize. The song is her second release this year. Abigail embodies the song as she thrills her fans with a show-off of impressive vocal range that is well complemented by Harmonize. The new record is a follow-up to her recent track “U&I“. However, you can add this to your playlist. Listen and share Abigail ft Harmonize – Closer below.
‘One-Punch Man’ Season 3 Begins Production
Following an announcement earlier this month indicating that the Garou Arc has officially concluded in the manga after seven years of development, a key visual featuring the powerful Saitama and “Hero Hunter” Garou has emerged, announcing the highly-anticipated return of the One-Punch Man anime series for season 3. While it was revealed that the visuals for the poster were drawn by Osamu Kubota, a character designer for the first two seasons, the studio and cast for Season 3 have yet to be announced. Season 1, which was well-received across the board, was handled by Madhouse while Season 2 was developed by J.C. Staff with limited success. More information should emerge in the coming months as fans hope for a late 2023 or Summer 2024 release window. For those that have yet to watch the seri...
Netflix Shares First Look at Millie Bobby Brown In ‘Enola Holmes 2’
Netflix has now shared the first look at its upcoming sequel to Enola Holmes. The new stills were published over at Entertainment Weekly and offer fans of the original film a glimpse at what the follow-up would look like, with three images showcasing the returning Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louis Partridge as well as Sharon Duncan-Brewster’s new character. Helena Bonham Carter has also been confirmed to reprise her role as Eudoria Holmes with Adeel Akhtar and Susan Wokomo also coming back for the sequel. Netflix has kept other details largely under wraps for now, but Brown has teased that Enola Holmes will find herself in London this time round, exploring the busy city whilst becoming a detective herself. “We set the film in the hustle and bustle of London, which is somethin...
Michelle Yeoh Reveals Why She Wasn’t Cast in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’
Michelle Yeoh has revealed the reason why she wasn’t part of Quentin Tarantino‘s Kill Bill, despite the fact that her role in Police Story 3 was the one that “motivated Uma Thurman during the filming” of the famed movie. In her recent Town & Country cover story, she explained that she actually asked the filmmaker why she wasn’t cast in Kill Bill. “He’s very smart,” Yeoh shared, “He said, ‘Who would believe that Uma Thurman could kick your ass?’” The actress added that Tarantino was a driving force in her decision to go back to acting, calling him “persistent” and adding, “He is who he is today because he’s full of passion and love, so he wore me down.” She opted to retire in the mid-90s due to a fractured vertebrae from a stunt, explaining that she thought she was paralyzed, in a ...
Marvel Gives Daredevil a New Hooded Costume
It seems that Charlie Cox‘s live-action Daredevil isn’t the only one who’s getting a new suit, the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen has just received a new look in his own Marvel comic series as well. Previewing the cover art for Daredevil #5 that’s scheduled for release in November, the entertainment giant has revealed a new hooded costume for the street-level superhero. The illustration features Matt Murdock donning his signature tone of red with his “DD” logo emblazoned on his chest and his half-mask covering his eyes, but unlike his previous horned suit, the character is now wearing a red hood over his head that pairs with his beard. For fans who are more familiar with Marvel’s comic universe, you’ll also notice that his new suit is likely a nod to his previous nemesis Ikari, who...
Nicki Minaj Scores Highest Debut on Australia’s Chart With ‘Super Freaky Girl’
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” is the super freaky debut on Australia’s singles chart, as it bows at No. 4 for the fastest start this week. “Super Freaky Girl” is the Trinidadian rapper’s first solo release since 2019’s “Megatron,” and her first ARIA Top 10 single since 2014’s “Bed of Lies,” which peaked at No. 7. The fresh track samples the late Rick James’ 1981 hit “Super Freak,” and is lifted from Minaj’s forthcoming fifth studio album. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Its strong first week isn’t enough to topple Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” which returns to the summit, up 2-1, for a seventh non-consecutive week atop the ARIA Chart. On the latest frame, published Friday (Aug. 19) “As It Was” finishes ahead of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hil...
