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Grammy-Nominated Duo Nova Wav Talks Working on Eight Out of the 16 Songs From Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’
With the arrival of Beyoncé‘s highly anticipated seventh studio album, Renaissance, on Friday (July 29) via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records, the superstars mentioned in the writing and producing credits have not gone unnoticed. Industry veterans like Drake, No I.D., Mike Dean, Honey Dijon, Syd and of course her husband Jay-Z have all contributed their efforts to Bey’s first solo studio album in six years. But no one else had their fingerprints all over the project (beside Beyoncé herself) quite like Grammy-nominated female songwriting/production duo Nova Wav, consisting of Brittany “Chi” Coney and Denisia “Blu June” Andrews. The two had a hand in eight out of the 16 total tracks. Coney and Andrews are credited as writers on eight songs — “Alien Superstar,” “Cuff It,” “Ene...
Jake Owen Opens Up About Being Sober: ‘I’m Just Trying to Be the Best Version of Myself’
Jake Owen has been sober for just over 10 months now, and he opened up about his journey via a social media post on Friday (July 29). The country star posted an image that simply read “Sober 316 Days,” accompanied by the caption: “317 days ago I embarrassed myself after drinking too much alcohol one night. It wasn’t the first time either. The next day I told myself, ‘never again.’ I am better than that, and the people I love the most deserve better. My family, my little girls, and my friends.” He also opened up about why he made the decision to share about his struggle with alcohol. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Just wanted to share my journey in case anyone woke up this morning and wants to make a change. None of us are perfect…I’m ...
Bloom Vol 23: Gratitude at The Gorge
At the intersection of 11th and Fir, I refined my definition of what it means to be liberated as I closed the front door on a rental Chevy Tahoe, tinted windows and black paint dusted by the trails we had traversed. That weekend, I discovered a new source of inspiration to further the excavation of my soul and the connection between us all. The Gorge Amphitheatre was formed by a natural catastrophe almost 50,000 years ago when an ice dam ruptured in what is regarded today as Canada. A rush coursed across plains, eroding the landscape with ferocity and grace that boomed beyond any human-designed tower of speakers. The natural process of the world carved out a home for what would become known as one of the most beautiful natural venues in North America. Water into wine, in 1980, hundre...
Wiz Khalifa Shares New Album ‘Multiverse’ Featuring THEY. and Girl Talk
Wiz Khalifa on Friday dropped off his new album, Multiverse, marking his first full-length effort since 2018’s Rolling Papers. The record, which clocks in just under one hour, includes features from Girl Talk on the lead single “Big Daddy Wiz” and two guest appearances from THEY. on “1000 Women” and “Goyard Bags.” Earlier this week, Wiz discussed the inspiration behind the record during an interview with Stereogum: “The album kind of took shape on its own, with me just trying to create different moments for myself, whether it be a fun and upbeat moment like ‘Iced Out Necklace’ or a club moment like ‘Bad Ass B*tches’ or, you know, more serious or soulful moments or segues into things that lyrically I can do.” “But musically, it’s really cool and it kind of takes you on a journey,” he a...
MetaMoon Music Festival to Spotlight Asian Artists and Culture at New York’s Barclays Center
Prepare for landing as MetaMoon Music Festival brings concertgoers to an extraordinary cultural experience and celebration of the arts. The one-day festival is shining a spotlight on Asian talent and emphasizing the undeniable, widespread impact of the Asian American diaspora by connecting fans through the ultimate universal language — music. Founded by Hong Kong-based platform Graceful Media and in partnership with Live Nation, MetaMoon Music Festival will bring artists and lovers of music together to honor the Asian American experience. For years, the Asian community within the realm of entertainment has been underappreciated and underrepresented, and the inaugural festival aims to shift that norm by providing visibility to Asian artists and Asian American communities within the city. “T...
Rare Americans Are the Pop-Punk Band With Eye-Catching Animated Videos
For any musical artist, visuals are often a key component of their work. But for Rare Americans, it’s what sets them apart from their peers. At the heart of the band’s work is its penchant for storytelling. Their fascination with the way people interact in the world echoes throughout their music. But their entire unique style was a happy accident that came to exist like an additional member of the band. At the foundation of Rare Americans is a brothers’ bond — but it didn’t exactly start out that way. Until 2017, James and Jared Priestner had never really spent a ton of time together due to an 11-year age gap between them. They were living very different lives — James as a player in the Western Hockey League, while Jared was working in the family business. But an impromptu trip to the Cari...
Quavo and Takeoff Deliver New Track “Us vs. Them” With Gucci Mane
Quavo and Takeoff have tapped Gucci Mane for their latest single, “Us vs. Them.” The track, which is produced by DJ Durel, Duce, Eza and Money Musik, arrives with a music video directed by Keemotion, who previously helmed visuals for the duo’s last single “Hotel Lobby,” as well as Lil Baby and Lil Kee’s “What You Sayin.” “If it’s us versus them, who you think gon’ win? / Better not drop that pin, we gon’ spin again,” Takeoff raps on the chorus, before Quavo takes over the second verse: “Drop the pin, then we goin’ in, flip the switch and win / Wide body snatch out the back, almost crashed the Benz.” After the release of “Hotel Lobby” in May, rumors of a potential Migos breakup began circulating when the trio unfollowed one another on Instagram. And speculation continued to build in June, f...
Gryffin Joins Forces With Blanke and Eyelar for Emotive Single, “Colors”
In a dream collaboration of sorts, Gryffin has joined forces with EDM.com Class of 2021 star Blanke for a new single, “Colors.” “Colors” is a cathartic love song that finds Gryffin returning to his roots as he gears up for the release of his hotly anticipated sophomore album, Alive. The aching track is reminiscent of the signature, guitar-driven sound on which he glided to the upper echelon of dance music around 2016. The single features a poignant topline from surging singer-songwriter Eyelar, whose visceral lyrics channel colorful motifs to explore the sublime feeling of finally finding the right person: “Cellophane sunsets, summer rain, blood red, color me / You make me feel your inspiration.” Take a listen to “Colors” below. Scroll to Con...
Martin Garrix and Breathe Carolina Drop Ferocious Electro Track, “Something”
Martin Garrix‘s breakneck year continues with “Something,” an electrifying collab with Breathe Carolina. It seems the Dutch EDM superstar simply doesn’t have an “off” button. He has released a dizzying amount of new music in 2022, including his debut club album, Sentio. Out now by way of Garrix’s own STMPD RCRDS imprint, “Something” growls with the barbarity of a modern STMPD electro house banger. Fun fact: his own voice can be heard on the pre-drop lyric, “And it goes something like.” Garrix recently dropped the record during his high-flying DJ sets at Tomorrowland’s first two weekends of 2022, and to say it went off would be a gross understatement: “Something” continues the rollout of an upcoming joi...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Calvin Harris, Beyoncé, Tiësto & More [7/29/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Beyoncé – Energy John Summit & Guz – What A Life (feat. Stevie Appleton) Calvin Harris – New To You (with Normani, Tinashe & Offset) Jacknife – HIGHER Festival Hits 2022 Nostalgix – Heat Rush Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Knock2 – dashstar* – VIP Tiësto – Baila Conmigo Electronic Avenue Illenium & Teddy Swims – All That Really Matters Segan – In Your Arms Maazel, Darby & ...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce “Surrender” Remix Album Featuring Dom Dolla, Vintage Culture, More
RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced the forthcoming release of Surrender Remixes, unveiling today the album’s first track, a hypnotic rework of the fan-favorite “On My Knees.” They’ve enlisted a heavyweight assembly of world-class production talent, friends and peers from across the electronic spectrum of the underground to reimagine their landmark fourth studio album, Surrender. The project features cuts from Carlita, Solomun, Adana Twins, Cassian, Vintage Culture and Dom Dolla, among others. Tale of Us’ Anyma will notably step up to remix RÜFÜS DU SOL’s single “Alive,” which won the band their first Grammy last year. The first drop from the 14-track record comes from Swiss production tandem and CircoLoco residents Adriatique. The duo have reworked “On My Knees...
Flop Shot: Charles Barkley Flirts With LIV Golf, Opts To Stay With TNT
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cliff Hawkins / Getty Former Basketball Hall-Of-Fame player and analyst Charles Barkley stirred up some controversy on the green as he openly talked about possibly joining the LIV Golf Tour as a broadcaster. He would later state that he’s sticking with Turner Sports. The highly opinionated hoops commentator was participating as a guest in the pro-am third event of the LIV Golf Tour, which was being held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on Thursday (July 28th). As he played through the 18 holes of the course, he spoke about wanting to be a part of the tour as a commentator and mentioned that he had informal talks with Greg Norman, chief executive of the tour series. Barkley did publicly state a deadline of sorts: “When I wake up in...
