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Burna Boy Samples Toni Braxton in Latest Single “Last Last”
Burna Boy has unveiled his newest LOVE, DAMINI single, “Last Last.” Produced by Chopstix, who also worked on “Outside,” “Last Last” hears a sample of Toni Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough” and hears Burna Boy open up about his past relationships while coming to terms with his own feelings and the reassurance that everything will be fine. The cut also arrives with an accompanying music video directed by the artist himself, which sees him at home and other locations handpicked by Burna Boy. Speaking to Billboard, he revealed the meaning behind his upcoming album’s title and describes it as a love letter to his fans. “That’s how I like to sign all my letters…It’s a bit personal [because] it’s bringing you into my head on my birthday — when you turn 31 and ain’t got no kids, everything is ...
Firestarter Review: Zac Efron Stars In a Stephen King Remake That Quickly Flames Out
The Pitch: Stephen King adaptations have been a fixture of the big and small screens for decades, but there’s been a particular surge in recent years, following the blockbuster success of It. So it’s only natural that studios might circle back and revisit some of the adaptations that weren’t especially beloved in their day. Firestarter seems like a good candidate; the 1984 film version is more notable for its eclectic cast (including George C. Scott, Louise Fletcher, and a young Drew Barrymore!) than its meandering story (albeit one that’s largely faithful to the events of King’s book). The new Firestarter still follows Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), the pyrokinetic daughter of two telepathic parents, who goes on the run with her dad Andy (Zac Efron), pursued by the shadowy government for...
Kendrick Lamar Returns with New Album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers: Stream
Kendrick Lamar is finally back with Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, his first album in five years. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. In addition to marking Kendrick’s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers also closes the chapter on the Compton rapper’s storied run on his longtime label Top Dawg Entertainment. Last August, Kendrick revealed he would be leaving TDE. It’s likely he’ll partner up with a major label to put out music through his multi-media company pgLang going forward. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers was announced last month through Kendrick’s website oklama.com, under the letterhead of pgLang. He initially shared a link to the announcement by quote tweeting a fan who recently pronounced the rapper had retired. Advertisement Related Video The albu...
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s The Smile Unveil Debut Album A Light for Attracting Attention: Stream
Almost one year to the day since announcing their formation, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood have shared their debut album as The Smile, their project with Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner. A Light for Attracting Attention is available to stream today via XL, with a physical release coming June 17th; pre-orders are ongoing. A Light for Attracting Attention is 13 tracks total, including the singles “Thin Thing,” “Free in the Knowledge,” “You Will Never Work in Television Again,” “The Smoke,” “Skrting on the Surface,” and “Pana-vision.” The trio recorded the album with Radiohead’s go-to producer Nigel Godrich, while Bob Ludwig handled mastering. Aside from the band members, A Light for Attracting Attention also boasts performances from ...
Florence + the Machine Unveil New Album Dance Fever: Stream
Florence + the Machine have released their new studio set Dance Fever via Polydor Records/Universal Music. Stream the album below. The dance-filled baroque pop record is the band’s first full-length body of work in nearly four years, a follow-up to 2018’s more understated High As Hope, and was preceded by lead single “King,” “Heaven Is Here,” “My Love,” and “Free” — each of which came with a striking music video directed by Autumn de Wilde. Other collaborators on the album include Jack Antonoff, who co-wrote six of its 14 tracks and helped produce both “King” and “Free, Dave Bayley of Glass Animals, British singer Kid Harpoon, and American pianist/producer Doveman. Advertisement Related Video In her official review for Consequence, critic Ilana Kaplan calls Dance Fever “a natural evolution...
Gunna and Young Thug Denied Bond In RICO Case
Gunna and Young Thug reportedly had their bond request denied on Wednesday. Both rappers are among the 28 Young Stoner Life Records associated indicted for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act. Sergio Kitchens, better known as Gunna, turned himself in earlier this week and is indicted with criminal street gang activity, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, hydrocodone, and marijuana and theft by receiving stolen property. Meanwhile, Jeffery Lamar Williams, known as Young Thug, was arrested at his home on Monday and is facing charges of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute; Possession Of Sawed-Off Shotgun, Sawed-Off Rifle, Machine Gun, dangerous Weapon, Or Silencer; and three separate charges of Unlawful For Person Employed By/...
Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa Reunite on “Writing Exercise #3: Wraith”
Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa are back in business together with their latest collaborative effort, “Writing Exercise #3: Wraith.” Clocking in at two-and-a-half minutes, the joint features jazzy production from Smoko Ono and Beat Butcha and arrives with an accompanying music video directed by Troy Gueno. “Writing Exercise #3: Wraith” serves a teaser to “several projects” Chano and Mensa have been working on together over the last few months, however a release date nor the title are yet to be announced. “Me & Chano have been working on a lot of music for a while now, there’s much more to come,” Mensa shared in a statement. “This was produced by the homie Smoko Ono & Beat Butcha.” Chance is set to release a Joey Bada$$-assisted single later this month, while Mensa released his Vino...
D’banj ft Skiibii & Hollyhood Bay Bay – Face Show
Check out this brand new released song from D’banj titled – “Face Show”. Nigerian singer D’banj comes through with a brand new song titled “Face Show” featuring Skiibii and Hollyhood Bay Bay. The new record “Face Show” is a follow-up to his previous released extended play titled “Stress-Free, Chapter One“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist and the listening pleasure of his fans. Listen and share D’banj ft Skiibii & Hollyhood Bay Bay – “Face Show” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dbanj_-_Face_Show_ft_Skiibii__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
VIDEO: Burna Boy – Last Last
Don’t miss the new music visual from Burna Boy titled – “Last Last”. The self-directed music video from Superstar singer Burna Boy is an impressive one, it shows his beautiful home, cars, friends, and clips of his live performances in some of the biggest arenas around the world. The new video “Last Last” compliments the just-released track and it feels good to watch him do what he knows how to do best. Watch and share Burna Boy – “Last Last” below. [embedded content]
VIDEO: DJ Spinall ft Asake – Palazzo
The Cap Music presents the official music video titled “Palazzo”. Superstar disc jockey, DJ Spinall drops a new music video to his song titled “Palazzo” featuring YBNL mafia Asake. The video “Palazzo” is a fun-filled visual with colorful outfits and an energetic performance. The man behind the creative and captivating visual is TG Omori aka Boy Director, killing it on every video shoot. Watch and share DJ Spinall ft Asake – “Palazzo” below. [embedded content]
Matt Cameron Out With COVID, Josh Klinghoffer, Richard Stuverud Drum for Pearl Jam in Oakland
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron‘s positive COVID-19 diagnosis didn’t stop the band from soldiering on Thursday night (May 12) at the first of two shows at Oakland Arena, as touring member Josh Klinghoffer and longtime Jeff Ament collaborator Richard Stuverud filled in behind the kit throughout the set. It was Cameron’s first missed show since joining Pearl Jam 24 years ago this month. Frontman Eddie Vedder saluted Cameron at the outset of the performance, telling the crowd, “even his superhero status could not prevent him from testing positive. Let’s let the shit hit the fan and hopefully it’s good shit!” Pearl Jam opened with a cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” for what is believed to be the first time since it began playing the song in 1992. Klinghoffer played drums on tha...
Kendrick Lamar Takes on a New Form in Double Album ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’
Kendrick Lamar has finally released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Clocking in at approximately an hour and 15 minutes, the 18-track record features Blxst and Amanda Reifer on “Die Hard,” Sampha on “Father Time,” Taylour Paige on “We Cry Together,” Summer Walker and Ghostface Killah on “Purple Hearts,” Kodak Black on “Silent Hill,” Baby Keem and Sam Dew on “Savior,” Tanna leone on “Mr. Morale and Portishead’s Beth Gibbons on “Mother I Sober.” Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers marks K-Dot’s first full-length solo studio effort since the Pulitzer Prize-winning DAMN. in 2017, and is confirmed to be his final release with Top Dawg Entertainment and his debut with his pgLang company: “I spend most of my days with fleeting thoughts. Writing. Li...
