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Slipknot Aim to ‘Overpower’ and ‘Devour’ on New Single, ‘Yen’
Slipknot has dropped the third single from their upcoming album The End, So Far, in the form of “Yen.” The track initially explores a more mid-tempo vibe compared to prior single “The Dying Song (Time to Sing),” but eventually ramps up the intensity with such lyrics like “as the knife goes in / cut across my skin / when my death begins / I want to know that I was dying for you.” [embedded content][embedded content] Due out on Sept. 30, the 12-track The End, So Far marks Slipknot’s first time working with veteran hard rock producer Joe Barresi, best known for his work on projects by Queens Of The Stone Age, Melvins and Avenged Sevenfold. It’s the follow-up to the Iowa-based masked outfit’s 2019 album We Are Not Your Kind, Slipknot’s third-consecutive No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Slipk...
Anitta, Panic! at the Disco, J Balvin & More to Perform at 2022 MTV VMAs
Anitta, J Balvin with Ryan Castro, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! at the Disco are set to perform at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The show will be broadcast live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Anitta will make her VMA debut with a performance of her single “Envolver,” which topped the Billboard Global Excl U.S. chart in April . The song, from her fifth studio album Versions of Me, has climbed as high as No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. Anitta’s video for the song is nominated in the best Latin category. In addition to being her first nomination, it makes her the first Brazilian artist to be nominated for a VMA. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Panic!...
Eminem and 50 Cent Are in Classic Bounce Mode on Previously Unreleased Dr. Dre-Produced ‘Is This Love’
Eminem got the band back together. As part of his just-released greatest hits album Curtain Call 2, alongside some of Slim Shady’s most beloved tracks is the previously unreleased collaboration from 2009 with 50 Cent entitled “Is This Love.” The song, produced by the rappers’ mutual mentor and label boss Dr. Dre, has the good doctor’s classic g-funk bounce to spice up what passes for a love song from the Shady Records stable. “‘Cause on a scale of one to 10, that’s how I rate your vibe/ Let me be your vibrator/ Your body’s slammin’ like André the Giant/ Two wrongs make a right/ Let me take you by the arm, I’m alligator-like (Bite her arm)/ Gal, I waited all my life for you, heart is racin’ like Talladega Nights/ Sick minds think alike, girl, you got me singin’, like,” Em raps over the...
‘CMT Giants’ to Honor Vince Gill
Since earning his breakthrough hit “When I Call Your Name” in 1990, Vince Gill has become known as a triple threat, ace vocalist, songwriter and guitar picker, with hits including “Whenever You Come Around,” “One More Last Chance,” “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and more. He’s a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and has 18 CMA Awards wins to his credit (not to mention 12 years as host for the venerable awards show, with a decade spent as a solo host, in addition to co-hosting stints with Clint Black and Reba McEntire). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Sept. 16, Gill will be honored during the 90-minute special CMT Giants: Vince Gill, which airs exclusively on CMT, starting at 8 p.m. CT. The special will also mark the first te...
Sony Music Latin & HBO Max Place All Bets on Original Premium Content
En Letra de Otro is Sony Music Latin and HBO Max’s perhaps most notable and longest-running original premium content series to date. With superstar names such as Farruko, Pedro Capó, Gente de Zona and, most recently Goyo attached to the HBO special — which is a conceptual series where artists sing other’s compositions — Ruben Leyva, Sony’s Sony Music U.S. Latin senior vp, artist services and premium content, says these types of projects have “become quite a big part of our business at U.S. Latin.” Original audiovisual content has taken centerstage across streaming, DSPs and social media platforms that are pumping out original recordings and documentaries featuring Latin acts (although this type of content isn’t Latin specific). While HBO is at the forefront, other projects include Amazon M...
J Balvin, Panic! At The Disco, Anitta to Perform at 2022 VMAs
J Balvin, Panic! At The Disco, Anitta and Marshmello with Khalid are the first performers confirmed for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be handed out Aug. 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Balvin will perform “Nivel de Perreo” with Ryan Castro; Balvin is nominated in the best Latin category at this year’s event for his song “In Da Getto” featuring Skrillex. Panic! At The Disco will debut its new single “Middle of a Breakup,” following its nomination for Alternative video for “Viva Las Vengeance.” Anitta is making her VMAs debut this year with a performance of her new single, “Envolver.” The Brazilian artist is also nominated in the best Latin category for the track. Marshmello and Khalid will be teaming for the first TV performance of their song “Numb,” a No. 3 hit on...
Duckwrth and His Rebellious Musical Approach
Duckwrth announced the Chrome Bull EP will be released on August 26 alongside a vibrant, sex-positive new single “Ce Soir” featuring Syd out now. Known for his genre-bending sound, Duckwrth has collected millions of streams across his catalog and a cult following across the globe. Hypebeast had a chat with the LA-based recording artist regarding his musical inspirations, staying true to his art and more regarding his latest single “Ce Soir”. Read on to learn more. Your music is extremely feel-good and hyperactive. What inspires your sound? If you were to dig in the goodie bag of my musical inspiration, you’d pull out Earth, Wind & Fire, OutKast, Bad Brains, Radiohead, random makeout sessions, 7 PM magic hour and the introduction to “The Neptunes Present… Clones” on a 5 hour loop. Could...
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees
Name: Micky Dolenz Best known for: The Monkees Current city: LA Excited about: Re-issue of Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart album, solo album Demoiselle, and current tour with Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals. My current music collection has a lot of: Singers, writers, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Jimmy Webb, Neil Sedaka, Boyce & Hart, Harry Nilsson, Paul Williams. And a little bit of: Comedy — Stan Freberg! Preferred format: Vinyl — got to go with the classics! 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: 1 Johnny’s Greatest Hits, Johnny Mathis One of the most soulful voices ever. 2 West Side Story (Original Soundtrack Recording), Various Artists Another classic that’s yet to be topped. 3 Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America Volume ...
Theophilus Sunday – Not By Power
Not By Power by Theophilus Sunday mp3 download. An African gospel artist Theophilus Sunday with his spirited team 1 Spirit has come through with another mind-blowing song labeled “Not by Power”. Songs or music go beyond sounds to relate deep things about life and spiritual facts. The multi-talented and award-winning Nigerian worshiper and songwriter Theophilus Sunday gave out this powerful and extraordinary track that has caused a great impact since it was released. Theophilus Sunday is known for writing strong and unique chants with massive spiritual impact. Theophilus Sunday is a Nigerian worship leader that has toured far and near through his musical calling. Since 2018 when he came to the limelight, he has consistently released so many incredible and life-changing songs. This time, he ...
Victor Thompson – Dependable God
Dependable God by Victor Thompson mp3 download. An African gospel songster Victor Thompson has come through with another mind-blowing song labeled “Dependable God”. Dependable God is a song that went viral on Tiktok having over 17,000 viewers just in the space of a few days. Thompson Victor Ufuoma, popularly known as Victor Thompson is a Nigerian gospel music minister and songwriter that became very popular through this amazing song tagged “Dependable God”. Victor Thompson is a songwriter that is always conscious of putting out inspiring, hopeful, and encouraging songs and videos to the world. He is also known for impacting this generation with his exemplary lifestyle. RECOMMENDED: C’est Dieu (Remix) by Ks Bloom ft Chidinma The song Dependable God by Victor Thompson was realized in 2021 an...
Moses Bliss – Daddy Wey Dey Pamper
Daddy Weh Dey Pamper by Moses Bliss mp3 download. The Nigerian sensational music star Moses Bliss is out with another mind-blowing song he tagged “Daddy weh dey pamper” featuring another Nigerian unique spokesman called Lyrical Hi. Moses Bliss has given the world another banger to enjoy this 2022. While many of his fans were wondering why he hasn’t dropped any song this year, Moses Bliss was busy preparing something amazing for his fans. Moses Bliss is a Nigerian worship leader, songwriter, musical instrumentalist, choir director to Engraved Music Crew, and founder of SPOTLITE record label that has been a blessing since he emerged in the music ministry. After his first hit album tagged “Too faithful to fail” his name has become a household name. He is known for his beautiful voice and uniq...
Odunayo Adebayo ft Pastor Iren – Zoe
Zoe by Odunayo Adebayo ft Pastor Iren mp3 download. Highly recommended minister of God, minister Odunayo Adebayo has featured a well-known man of God, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, in a fresh song they titled Zoe. This song is a powerful and very unique track which inspires Christians to live a Christ-like life. Minister Odunayo Adebayo is a prominent Nigerian-born vocalist, songwriter, and project director. He was born on the 24th of December, a day before Christ’s birthday. Minister Odunayo Adebayo graduated from the University of Lagos and had his youth service in Katsina State, located in the northern part of Nigeria. Odunayo Adebayo is the founder and coordinator of a charity organisation known as Love Initiative. RECOMMENDED: More Than A Mighty Wind by Theophilus Sunday Odunayo Adebayo forme...
