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15 Minute Live Performances: Erin Rae
Erin Rae is one of our favorite artists to emerge in the past year. The singer-songwriter is one of Nashville’s finest rising talents. Her breakthrough album, Lighten Up, produced by Jonathan Wilson, is shaping the latest generation of cosmic country. Earlier this year, we spoke with the 31-year-old and she explained to us how everything came together, from a creative and mental wellness place. “I think I have realized in the last couple of years, I was born with a certain set of anxious tendencies. Kind of an overactive, maybe hypervigilant mind. But then I also got to learn that I can sing, and that has always provided a soothing antidote to my brain.” In her 15 Minute Live Performance, she showcases her earnest songwriting and her outstanding ability to connect through live performance....
Blxst Champions His City as a West Coast Pioneer
“I ain’t heard one bad Blxst song” is more than just a lyric. For the South Central LA rapper’s devoted fans, it’s a proclamation of his unmatched craft. Known for his melodic take on hip-hop and R&B, Blxst initially became a household name with his debut project No Love Lost in 2020. Since then, a few more accolades under his belt include landing a spot on XXL’s Freshman 2021 list, climbing the top of global viral charts, and bringing home gold-certified hits such as “Chosen” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Tyga. Wearing a certain West Coast pride on his sleeve, the rapper-crooner carried the torch by working closely with other LA vanguards like Snoop Dogg, YG, Mozzy, Dom Kennedy, Bino Rideaux, Zacari and many more. Just like staying true to his city, the multi-hyphenate has also remained...
Jim Jones “Aunt Viola,” Onyx “Shoot Wit” & More | Daily Visuals 6.16.22
HipHopWired Featured Video If nothing else Jim Jones has shown and proved that he’s all about family and loyalty and when he’s not demonstrating those attributes with his Dip Set brethren, he’s doing so with close friends and loved ones. Such is the case for his visuals to “Aunt Viola” in which Capo gets dipped in all-white attire along with close friends and relatives as they pay respects to aunt Viola (least we think it’s her based off the title) at her funeral before taking to the streets to drop his bars and pouring out some bubbly for the dearly departed. Not enough people pour out liquor for the homies these days. Just sayin.’ From Harlem to Queens, Onyx keeps Southside Jamaica Queens gritty and gully and in their clip to “Shoot Wit” Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz roll through the st...
Six Janky Ways People Have “Celebrated” Juneteenth, So Far
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Twitter / Twitter As the nation is set to honor Juneteenth for the first time on a federal level, there has been plenty of excitement. But there have already been a few spectacular fails from companies and organizations putting a stain on the day. When Juneteenth was made an official federal holiday in 2021 by the Biden Presidential administration, many welcomed the move. Unfortunately, it’s cleared the way for some brands and organizations to ultimately slander the true meaning of the day in an attempt to grab some coin from the public. Related Stories As Juneteenth approaches this weekend, we’re going to take a look and shake our heads at a few fails that have already taken place. 1. Walmart’s “Celebration Edition” Ice Cream Last month, the supersized r...
Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian Head Back To Court As Kardashian Kourt Kosts Kumulate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty It appears that Blac Chyna will actually have her day in court–again– against the Kardashians, but this time it will be to face off against her ex-fiance, Rob. According to TMZ, on Thursday (Jun 16) Rob Kardashian’s disputed claim he reached a binding settlement agreement with Chyna to end her “revenge porn” lawsuit was rejected by a Los Angeles judge. Related Stories The ruling gives Chyna a small victory as her case regarding the allegation that ex, Rob Kardashian, illegally posted private naked photos of her on Instagram in July 2017 is going full steam ahead toward jury selection, which is set to begin Monday in a public civil trial. Insider reports, that in the June filings, Kardashian’s lawyers claimed that a settlement was ten...
Drake Drops New Wedding Themed Visuals For “Falling Back” ft. Kardashian Ex
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CNW Group/Bullrider / CNW Group/Bullrider Drake shocked the music world when he suddenly announced that he was dropping his 7th studio album, Honestly, Nevermind at the stroke of midnight. To accompany the new project, Drizzy dropped a music video for the lead single, “Falling Back.” For the wedding themed visuals, Drake finds himself having somewhat cold feet about jumping the broom until his best man, Tristan Thompson of all people speaks some comforting words to him and gets him out to the aisle where a gang of beautiful young women await his arrival. With a rabbi on deck, Drake proceeds to marry a gang of beautiful women in an attempt to get over the fact that Rihanna had another man’s baby. We understand, b. Related Stories Dancing the night away wit...
Motley Crue Jams With MGK at Stadium Tour Kickoff in Atlanta
Motley Crue teamed with surprise guest Machine Gun Kelly last night (June 16) at Atlanta’s Truist Park Stadium for their first live performance of “The Dirt (Est. 1981),” the artists’ 2019 collaboration from the biopic The Dirt. MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, portrayed Crue drummer Tommy Lee in the film. The show was the first in the oft-postponed Stadium tour, which also features Def Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison. Crue drummer Tommy Lee was forced to exit five songs into the performance due to having suffered four broken ribs two weeks earlier. “I wish I had a fuckin’ badass story like me and Conor McGregor fuckin’ scrapping out in some fuckin’ bar or something, but I don’t,” Crue told the crowd without elaborating on how exactly he was injured in the first place. Lee was replaced ...
Justin Bieber Postpones North American Tour Due to Ramsay Hunt Diagnosis
Justin Bieber has postponed the remainder of his summer North American tour as he continues to deal with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has left one side of his face paralyzed. “Justin continues to receive the best medical care possible, is upbeat about his recovery and is looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing for his fans overseas later this summer,” tour promoter AEG said on Twitter. Information about rescheduled dates and refunds is forthcoming. Bieber announced his condition in a June 10 Instagram post, saying, “this is pretty serious, as you can see. I wish this wasn’t the case. But obviously, my body is telling me I need to slow down.” The singer’s Justice tour has already been postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, it is scheduled to r...
Drake Has Launched a New Radio Show ‘Table for One’
Drake is taking a shot at hosting a radio show with the new release of his Sirius XM Radio segment, Table for One. Hot off the release of his surprise seventh album, Honestly, Nevermind, Drake has already dropped a new project, this time turning to radio. Taking a page from his mentor Lil Wayne‘s book and fellow Canadian crooner, The Weeknd, Drake is starting his own radio show. The very first episode dropped last night on Sound 42 to promote his album. It is uncertain if Drake will regularly appear on the show or if this is a one-off project. In the past, Drake has appeared on other radio broadcasts including More Life and What A Time To Be Alive. Stay tuned online for more information regarding upcoming episodes of Table for One. TABLE FOR ONE @Drake Premiering Tonight at 11pm ET On Soun...
The Reissue Section: The Clash’s Videographer Don Letts Looks Back at Combat Rock
The time has come to cut the crap and get your head right about Combat Rock. Why this album — the amalgamation of pretty much everything that made The Clash cool — does not get its proper due in the same way the first album and London Calling do is beyond comprehension. Originally mapped out as a double LP called Rat Patrol From Fort Bragg, the band’s label brought in producer Glyn Johns to whittle it down to a tight, taut 45-minute record that set the scene for their greatest commercial success. Combat was the biggest hit of their run, powered by two all-timers in “Rock The Casbah” and “Should I Stay Or Should I Go.” The 40th anniversary expanded edition adds a second disc and is likely the closest hardcore Clash fans will ever get to an official version of Rat Patrol. This People’s Hall ...
Chlöe Delivers Sultry New Track and Video “Surprise”
Chlöe —otherwise known as Chlöe Bailey and one-half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle — has dropped off her latest single, “Suprise,” alongside a Diana Kunst-directed music video. Building on a slower tempo, “Surprise” sees the chart-topper tease a love interest with sultry lyrics, setting expectations for their relationship and detailing what could become of it. The accompanying video supplements the track’s message with a slew of intimate scenes between Chlöe and a man, all of which are ultimately made up in the love interest’s mind. “If you be good to me then I’ma be great to you / If you stay down for me then I’ll stay awake for you,” she sings on the R&B-leaning song. “Surprise (Surprise), slip my panties to the side / Give me your money, baby, I’ll make it rain for you.” “Surprise”...
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Colin Hay of Men at Work
Name Colin Hay Best known for My recipe for Brussel sprouts. Current city Los Angeles. Really want to be In Melbourne. Haven’t been there since the pandemic. Craving driving down the Great Ocean Road, and swimming in those mighty waters. Excited about New album Now And The Evermore (March 18) and my current solo acoustic tour, across the US. My current music collection has a lot of Blues. BB King, Albert King, all the kings. And a little bit of This and that. You wouldn’t expect me to listen to I wouldn’t presume to know what you expect me to listen to. Preferred format I stream music as it’s so damn convenient. [embedded content][embedded content] 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without 1Court and Spark,Joni Mitchell I simply love the way...
