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Ian Sweet Shares Video for New Song “Fight”: Watch
Check out Pitchfork’s Rising feature “The Dream-Pop Transcendence of IAN SWEET.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Ian Sweet: 05-18 Tilburg, Netherlands – Skatecafe05-19 Groningen, Netherlands – Vera05-20 Amsterdam, Netherlands – London Calling05-22 Manchester, England – Yes05-23 Glasgow, Scotland – The Hug and Pint05-25 Liverpool, England – Zanzibar Club05-26 London, England – The Grace 05-28 Bristol, England – Dot to Dot Festival05-29 Nottingham, England – Dot to Dot Festival05-31 Birmingham, England – Hare & Hounds07-22-24 Seattle, WA – Capitol Hill Block Party07-27 New York, NY – Baby’s All Right #07-28 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s #07-29 Washington, D.C. –...
Watch Ravyn Lenae’s Video for New Song “Xtasy”
This Friday (May 20), Chicago-born musician Ravyn Lenae is releasing her debut album, Hypnos, via Atlantic. The full-length includes the singles “Skin Tight,” “Light Me Up,” and “M.I.A.,” as well as the brand new Kaytranada-produced track “Xtasy.” Watch the music video for “Xtasy” below. “When you listen to the music, I hope you have a better understanding of me and even catch a better understanding of yourself,” Lenae said of her new album in a press release. “As artists, we make music as a pathway to help other people understand certain aspects of their lives. I’ve gone through the tunnels and seen the light on the other side. I’m finding my way. I’m clearer on who I am and my power through music and lyricism. I’m pouring more into me, friendships, family, and music. Through all of that,...
Best Of Worst Worlds: R. Kelly Has Allegedly Befriended Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter In Jail
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections R. Kelly is making some very interesting friendships while behind bars. It is being reported he and the accused Brooklyn subway shooter have become close associates. As per Complex the crooner turned convict is said to have struck a casual friendship with Frank James; the man who is accused of a mass shooting on a New York City train back in April. The two met at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn where both men are being housed. According to The New York Daily News three sources say they have become acquaintances in the jail system. Related Stories “Both do get along. They actually sit together and eat together,” said one jailhouse source. “The...
Patrick Beverley Dumped Tremendous Hate On Chris Paul, Twitter Salutes The Saltiness
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty Patrick Beverley earned the reputation of being a feisty and pesky defensive player in the NBA, and he has no shortage of moments where he clearly tried to get under an opponent’s skin. Now comfortably at home watching the NBA Playoffs going forward without him, Pat Bev unleashed some high-level hate towards sworn enemy Chris Paul, and Twitter can’t seem to get enough of it. Pat Bev sat down on Monday with ESPN’s Get Up program and got into some testy back and forth with Stephen A. Smith after referring to Paul, an All-Star point guard and a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, as a “cone” as in “traffic cone” after suggesting he’s unable to guard anyone in the league. “CP can’t guard n...
YSL Rapper Lil Keed Suffered From Severe Stomach Pain Before Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty The cause of the untimely death of YSL rapper Lil Keed still hasn’t been determined, but details are coming to light surrounding his health. The Atlanta rapper was reportedly suffering from stomach pain severe enough that it sent him to the hospital before his untimely passing. As previously reported, Keed died late last week, with his brother and fellow rapper Lil Gotit confirming the 24-year-old’s death. TMZ reports that in the weeks before his death he has been complaining about stomach pain. Related Stories Multiple sources close to Keed tell us … the YSL label rapper had his battles over the years with alcohol and drugs, but had been clean and sober of late. We’re told last week he began experiencing severe stomach pain and we...
Quavo Teams Up With adidas Headphones on Limited-Edition Wireless Earbuds
Quavo has partnered with adidas Headphones on a pair of limited-edition wireless earbuds, dubbed the adidas Z.N.E. ANC Quavo. Crafted in collaboration with the Grammy-nominated artist, the earbuds, which arrive inside a case boasting lyrics from the rapper’s unreleased album Cheat Code, feature silver lettering reading “Quavo Huncho” and “Cheat Code” on each ear. “When working on my new album, I hand wrote lyrics on a note, which later inspired this collaboration and concept for the headphones,” Quavo said in a statement. “I’m excited to be teaming back up with adidas Headphones to offer my fans these limited-edition earbuds designed by me with style, sound and music in mind.” The adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC Quavo features active noise-canceling technology alongside passive transparency for ...
Kanye West’s Donda Academy School Launches New Website
Following the initial success of the Donda Doves basketball team which debuted in early 2022, Kanye West‘s Donda Academy school is now open for student application via its new official website. According to the page, the Christian private school will accept students between Pre-K to 12th grade. Adopting a project-based learning model, Donda Academy looks to “promote ideation, prototyping, and real-world implementation” as well as help its students “grow in their faith and community through daily all-school worship and celebration at Sunday Service.” The daily curriculum starts off with core classes of reading, math, and science, followed by daily full school worship and enrichment courses including “World Language, Visual Art, Film, Choir and Parkour.” Each class will have less than 12 stu...
‘One Piece’-Inspired Fitness Gym to Open in Tokyo
Building on the popularity of One Piece, a fitness gym inspired by the iconic manga/anime series will be opening in Tokyo. Dubbed “ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen,” the unique space references an adventure chronicled in the manga’s 13th compiled volume. Based on renders, the gym features a full training room dressed in a nautical theme in line with the aesthetic of One Piece. Trainers at ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen will also be dressed as naval officers to accent the theme. The gym will also implement a point system to encourage training and launch a “pirate school” for elementary school-aged children. Check out renders for the ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen fitness gym set to open early 2023 in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward. In case you missed it, the Chainsaw Man anime is coming to Crunchyroll. Read Full Arti...
Netflix Has Been Streaming Unreleased Titles to Subscribers for Their Feedback
Over the past year, Netflix has been receiving subscriber feedback for its original titles by streaming the projects to several members before its wide release. Variety obtained a copy of an email sent by Netflix to the group of subscribers, stating that the service is looking for members of the Netflix community to join them in a panel. “We at Netflix are building a community of members to view and give feedback on upcoming movies and series, and we’d like to know if you’re interested in being a part of it,” the email explained. “It’s simple, but an incredibly important part of creating best-in-class content for you and Netflix members all around the world.” The service confirmed the creation of its subscriber panels, which essentially serves as a focus group and have only taken plac...
Spotify reportedly tests NFT galleries on musician profiles
Major music streaming platform Spotify is reportedly testing the option of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) galleries on musicians’ profiles. Should the tests appear successful, the embedment of NFTs would serve to improve artist and fan experiences. Reports surfaced on Friday that Spotify is running a test for select users of the platform’s Android app in the United States. These users can see the NFT previews on the artists’ profiles. Currently, there are only two such artists, DJ and producer Steve Aoki and indie rock band The Wombats — both are known for their adoption of NFTs. There is no possibility for a direct buy, but after reading about the NFT and getting the enlarged preview, the user can tap to be redirected to the OpenSea page where he could purchase the item....
My Chemical Romance, Future, Fall Out Boy, Jack White Lead Music Midtown Lineup
Atlanta’s Music Midtown festival will return to Piedmont Park Sept. 17-18 with a lineup featuring My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Future and Jack White. Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Turnstile, 2 Chainz, Denzel Curry, Phoenix, 100 gecs, Marc Rebillet and Tinashe are also on the bill. “Over twenty-five years strong,” Live Nation Atlanta President Peter Conlon says. “Music Midtown remains a monumental music festival that brings a diverse lineup of the biggest names in music year-after-year, while giving back to the city that I proudly call home. We could not have a better location than Piedmont Park and we look forward to an incredible weekend with you.” Tickets to Music Midtown go on sale at 10 am ET on Friday, May 20 via the fest’s website. Layaway ticket plans start at $19 down. You Deserve...
Jamal Edwards Will Be the First Posthumous Winner of the Music Industry Trusts Award
Jamal Edwards, the founder of the iconic and multifaceted UK music platform SBTV, will be awarded the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) this year. The 31-year-old author, broadcaster and DJ, who died unexpectedly in February, helped launch the careers of Stormzy, Skepta, Dave and Ed Sheeran, while many other young creatives around the UK have shared stories about Edwards’ help in allowing them to succeed in their respective fields. MITS will be presenting the award on November 7 at The Great Room, Grosvenor House Hotel, where Edwards’ family will be accepting it on behalf of him. The award will also be accepted in aid of the BRIT Trust, music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, the charity that was set up by Edwards’ family to honour his memory. “It is...
