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Danger Mouse and Black Thought Tap Joey Bada$$ for New Song “Because”: Listen
Danger Mouse and Black Thought have shared a new song from their forthcoming collaborative album Cheat Codes. “Because” follows “No Gold Teeth” and it features contributions from Joey Bada$$, Russ, and Dylan Cartlidge. Listen to it below. “I’ve always been a big fan of Black Thought and Danger Mouse,” Joey Bada$$ said in a statement. “I think Black Thought is one of the greatest rappers ever, so when they asked me to get on this record, it was a no-brainer, plus the record is fire! I still remember the first time I heard ‘You Got Me’ the video was shot on my great-grandmother’s block and I was actually there that day when I was a child. It changed the way I looked at music.” Cheat Codes is out August 12 via BMG. A new album from Joey Bada$$, titled 2000, is out June 17. Content This conten...
Rep. Bennie Thompson Delivers Blistering Opening Statement At Jan. 6 Hearing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat representing Mississippi, delivered the opening statement at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Insurrection hearing in the House chambers. Thompson’s blistering words decried the attempted coup allegedly linked to former President Donald Trump and related agents of chaos. Bennie Thompson, chair of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, delivered his remarks from a prepared statement which we’ll share a portion of below. We can’t sweep what happened under the rug. The American people deserve answers. So I come before you this evening not as a Democrat but as an American who swore an oath to defend the Constitution. The Constitution doesn’t protect just Democrats or just Republican...
Artist x Artist: Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday in Conversation
On the list of collaborations that we certainly didn’t expect, Steve Aoki and Taking Back Sunday teamed up to release “Just Us Two” today. But the new track isn’t the only thing they did together. Aoki and all four current members of Taking Back Sunday (Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Mark O’Connell and Shaun Cooper) sat down for an Artist x Artist conversation to discuss the new track and much more. The conversation covers a range of points including the production and recording of the song, the meaning behind it, and some of their unexpected shared experiences and connections from their decades in the music world. Check out the full video below. On our previous episode of Artist x Artist, the first ever Artist x Artist x Artist featured The Band Camino, flors, and Hastings. Together, they disc...
Foo Fighters Announce Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts
My deepest thanks and admiration go out to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor. Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief. As Taylor’s wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to “knocking your socks off” during every performance. Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family. Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with o...
Foo Fighters Announce Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts
My deepest thanks and admiration go out to the global Foo Fighters community and Taylor’s fans far and wide for the outpouring of love each and every one of you have shown our beloved Taylor. Your kindness has been an invaluable comfort for my family and me during this time of unimaginable grief. As Taylor’s wife, and on behalf of our children, I want to share how much you meant to him and how dedicated he was to “knocking your socks off” during every performance. Taylor was honored to be a part of the Foo Fighters and valued his dream role in the band every minute of his 25 years with them. We consider every band member and the extended Foo Fighters team our family. Taylor’s endearing spirit and deep love of music will live on forever through the collaborations he so enjoyed having with o...
Big Thief Call Off Israel Concerts
“We apologize to those we hurt with the recklessness and naivete of our original statement,” the band said following a backlash
Big Thief Call Off Israel Concerts
“We apologize to those we hurt with the recklessness and naivete of our original statement,” the band said following a backlash
Big Thief Call Off Israel Concerts
“We apologize to those we hurt with the recklessness and naivete of our original statement,” the band said following a backlash
Best New Tracks: Coi Leray, Pharrell x 21 Savage x Tyler, the Creator, Kid Cudi and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by Coi Leray‘s visual for “The One,” which released as part of Sprite‘s new global music program, Sprite Limelight. Pharrell, 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator‘s “Cash In Cash Out,” Kid Cudi‘s “Do What I Want” and the deluxe version of SZA‘s Ctrl also join this selection, alongside new projects from Jacob Collier x Lizzy McAlpine x John Mayer, FKJ, DJ Charlie B, Blxst, Princess Nokia and Greentea Peng. Coi Leray – ”The One” [embedded content] Sprite Limelight officially kicks off in the United States with Coi Leray’s latest video, “The One.” The global music program connects music lovers from different cultures and influence...
Recording Academy Adds New Awards for 2023 Grammys: Songwriter of the Year, Best Song for Social Change, and More
The academy is also introducing Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, and other categories
Recording Academy Adds New Awards for 2023 Grammys: Songwriter of the Year, Best Song for Social Change, and More
The academy is also introducing Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, and other categories
Recording Academy Adds New Awards for 2023 Grammys: Songwriter of the Year, Best Song for Social Change, and More
The academy is also introducing Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, and other categories
