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SPIN DNA: James Greer
There was a time period, let’s call it 15th century Europe, where a select group of men made their bones in a variety of different occupations. Leonardo da Vinci, just to pull one name out of my hat, was not only a famous painter, but also a sculptor, scientist, philosopher, and mathematician. Apparently there’s some evidence that he was also a pretty good dancer. There were others, too. There are always others. Fast forward 400 years: Not content with just proving relativity, Albert Einstein was also a classically trained violinist. Sort of like how Axl Rose is some hayseed with chops like Chopin. We labeled these individuals Renaissance Men. Or, to use the parlance of our times, Idea Birthing Persons. I first met the writer, musician, and surprisingly nimble dancer himself, James Greer, ...
DJ YK Mule – Gbe Obo Sita
DJ YK Mule drops a new soundtrack Gbe Obo Sita, out now. Just a couple of days after his recent track Iroko Nla Beat, DJ YK Beats aka Mule returns with another street-vibe soundtrack tagged Gbe Obo Sita. The new record is a fantastic piece to rock your mood as he adds hilarious cutout viral content to it. This is worth the listen and it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen, share DJ YK Mule – Gbe Obo Sita below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DJ_YK_Beats_-_Gbe_Obo_Sita_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Bryann – Juju (PT. 2)
Reality TV star & singer Bryann debuts at COLORS studios performing his track Juju (part 2). Brian Chukwuebuka Chijioke better known as Bryann is a talented individual from Festac, Lagos Nigeria. He is currently starring on the Big Brother Naija TV show (Season 7, Level Up Edition) and he is a spontaneous housemate thrilling his viewers/fans to clinch the winner price tag. Bryann as an artist explores vast genres of music and also taps his inspiration from Afrobeat singers and other international music stars. He has a few released materials including an EP titled “Ileke“. The Lagos-born singer recently made an appearance on the COLORS music show performing part 2 of his song Juju released this year. [embedded content] He went further to talk to COLORS about the inspiration behind ...
VIDEO: Mr Eazi – Personal Baby
Don’t miss this new visual from Mr Eazi – Personal Baby. The second new music video from Mr. Eazi for his just-released single, “Personal Baby“, a dark and brooding love ballad. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and it is a creative and fascinating clip. “Personal Baby” taps the smooth, soothing rhythm of Banku Music style that Mr. Eazi popularized with singles like “Skin Tight” and “Leg Over”. The new record comes as the follow-up to his previously released music video for “Legalize” off Eazi’s forthcoming studio album. Watch below. [embedded content]
Bananarama on Masquerade, 40th Anniversary, and Living Above the Sex Pistols
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward talk about their new LP, Masquerade, when they drop by Kyle Meredith With… The album arrives on the 40th anniversary of the band and finds the duo leaning into Europop, “period disco,” and plenty of nods to their ’80s beginnings. Advertisement Related Video The London songwriters discuss co-writing with Sara’s daughter, Alice D; themes of inclusivity and diversity; and how little things had socially progressed since the ’80s — until recently. Dallin and Woodward also take us back to their more punk-leaning beginnings living above Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones and Pa...
Cheekface Surprise Release New Album Too Much to Ask: Stream
Los Angeles rock trio Cheekface have surprise released a new album called Too Much to Ask. Check it out below. Singer-guitarist Greg Katz, bassist Amanda Tannen, and drummer Mark “Echo” Edwards wanted to capture the contradictions in being human. “I think the last year or so has drawn a big circle around a lot of things we all already knew, but maybe didn’t know we knew,” Katz said in a statement. “The shock of isolation and the shock of togetherness, the call to activism and the pull of resignation, wanting the best for your friends but expecting the worst of yourself. The sneaking feeling that your life is mostly funny but a little sad a lot of the time – except for the times when it’s mostly sad but still kinda funny.” Too Much to Ask spans 11 tracks and features the previously rel...
The Offering Announce New Album, Unleash Pummeling Lead Single “WASP”: Stream
The Offering have announced their sophomore album, Seeing the Elephant, arriving November 4th via Century Media. The Boston thrashers also shared the video for lead single “WASP.” The track is one of the most extreme pieces of groove-oriented thrash we’ve heard this year. Ceaseless torrents of blast beats and technical riffs compliment the aggro growls of frontman Alexander Richichi, creating a sonic fray that waylays the listener. While the lyrics might be hard to make out, both the song and album have a political slant, having been written during the “warzone of cultural upheaval” that was 2020. This is epitomized by the shirt Richichi is wearing in the single’s performance clip, bearing the phrase: “God Isn’t Real – Climate Change Is.” Advertisement Related Video “’WASP’ is first and fo...
Music Documentary Series from Ukiah to Launch with Demola, Watch the New Trailer: Exclusive
A new documentary series from Ukiah will “Ignite the Music” by spotlighting incredible artists and industry players, beginning with Nigerian-born Demola the Violinist. Ukiah is known for the unique ways they bring music to the people with their line of propane fire pits with Beat to the Music technology. The company knows how much music means to the moments in our lives, and with their Ignite the Music documentary series, they’re looking to give back by lifting up rising artists and giving them a new way to share their stories. On September 30th, the series will kick off with the story of Demola. The artist born Ademola Daniel Babafemi, the 29-year-old moved from Lagos to Houston, Texas in 2014 in order to pursue his career as a violinist. But he’s no classical or country bow-puller; Demol...
Donald and Stephen Glover Respond to Criticism of ‘Atlanta’ Being “Only for White People”
Donald and Stephen Glover have responded to the Black community’s criticism of Atlanta being “only for white people.” Speaking on the show’s TCA panel this week, Donald first opened up about how “everybody’s gonna have an agenda on some level” on the internet, and that those criticism affect him as a Black person. “It would be silly to say that sometimes what people say doesn’t affect you because—especially being Black —I feel like a lot of the Black criticism bothers me only because it sounds like [it’s from] Black people who don’t really know what we’ve been through,” he said. “I don’t think they give a lot of credit to what we’ve gone through. So to be like, ‘Oh, these Black people hate Black people or these Black people hate Black women.’— I’m like, It’s such, my it’s such a small view...
Warner Bros. Will Not be Releasing ‘Batgirl’
Warner Bros. has officially canned the release of Batgirl. Said to have underperformed in a test screening, the film, estimated to have cost between $70 – $90 million USD, will no longer be making a theatrical release nor be available on HBO MAX streaming services. Staring Leslie Grace, alongside J.K. Simmons, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser, the film ran into delays due to the pandemic and the studio is looking to limit the damage to the franchise, and to make sure the future of DC Films starts off with stronger momentum. Currently, it seems like the fate of Batgirl is bleak regardless of how many fans are taking to Twitter to voice their anger. “I use their expectations against them. That will be their weakness. Not mine. Let them all underestimate me… And when their guard is down, an...
Chris Rock’s ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ Animated Series Ordered by MTV Entertainment
Chris Rock‘s Everybody Still Hates Chris, an animated version of his 2000s show Everybody Hates Chris, has been ordered by MTV Entertainment. According to reports, the upcoming show will be similar to Everybody Hates Chris as it takes inspiration from the comedian’s teenage years. Rock will serve as executive producer and returns as the narrator, while Sanjay Shah will serve as showrunner and wrote the pilot script for the series. Ali LeRoi joins Rock and Shah as executive producers alongside Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Grant Gish. CBS Studios and 3 Arts Entertainment, who also produced the original, will be producing the new show. “Chris Rock is one of the most gifted comedians of all time and we’re excited to partner with him, 3 Arts and CBS Studios to bring this to life and w...
New Season of ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ To Feature Tyler, the Creator, Post Malone and More
The satirical animated comedy Beavis and Butt-Head is set to return soon for its ninth season. But this time around, the show is set to feature Tyler, the Creator, Post Malone, Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Camilla Cabello, CNCO and Cale Dodds. Specifically, the show will feature music videos from the artists, which the duo will offer their unique commentary. Under the direction of the show’s creator and voice of Beavis and Butt-Head Mike Judge, the show will now maneuver towards commenting on other video forms as well. First revealed during this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, the new season’s clip for “The Special One” shows the characters discussing TikTok videos. Since its inception in 1993, the show has aired 227 episodes over eight seasons on MTV. The ninth season of the show is set to premiere o...
