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Antonio Brown Releases Debut Album ‘Paradigm’
Antonio “AB” Brown has officially released his debut album Paradigm. After his sudden exit from the NFL field during a Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets game, Brown was seen shortly after getting in the studio with Kanye West. His meeting with Ye marked his first big dive into music, previewing his new collaborative track with Young Thug back in March. The tracklist consists of 11 songs for the debut album sees Brown tap big names in the industry including Young Thug, Fivio Foreign, French Montana and more as features. Brown explains his creative intent behind Paradigm, “Paradigm, to me means, your total perspective. How you view the world, the lens through which you see everything. So a paradigm shift means a massive shift in how one sees everything. That’s what this album is about.”...
Watch Aloe Blacc Sing ‘Wake Me Up’ in Three Languages to Honor Fourth Anniversary of Avicii’s Death
Four years ago Wednesday (April 20), Avicii died suddenly at age 28, shocking the global dance scene, the producer’s millions of fans, scores of collaborators and the world at large. On the fourth anniversary of the superstar producer’s death, one of his best known collaborators, Aloe Blacc, has paid tribute to the artist born Tim Bergling by recording his own vocals from the Avicii hit “Wake Me Up” in Mandarin and Spanish. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Blacc, whose lyrics and vocal performance helped make “Wake Me Up” a global megahit and one of the most enduring songs from the Avicii catalog, posted his “Universal Language Mix” to YouTube, writing that “Avicii’s music touched the world. Writing the lyrics and recording the vocals on ‘Wake M...
Here Are the Lyrics to Kay Flock’s ‘Shake It’ Feat. Cardi B, Dougie B & Bory300
Kay Flock enlisted Cardi B, Dougie B and Bory300 for his latest hip-hop banger, “Shake It.” If you need a guide to follow along with Kay Flock’s “Shake It,” find the lyrics below: (Elias beatz) (hey ladies, drop it down, grrah)(Just wanna see you touch the ground, grrah, grrah-grrah)(Don’t be shy girl, go bananza, grrah-grrah)(Shake ya body like a belly dancer, like, grrah) Oh, we tryna bend on the oppasBi—, I’m with 300 ‘jects and some flockasLike, who hotter? Top shottasHoodie’d up, dread down like a rastaI’m Mr. Hang-out-the-vTryna flock ’em, pop ’em, drop ’em (that boy, touch the ground)If we don’t got the-, we gon’ hop ’emBory hop out wit’ them, tryna chop ’em (grrah-grrah, boom) Talk on brodie, we spin for a weekSlide with Kay, only spend four V’s (word to my mother)Got a lil’ thotti...
Rudy Giuliani Is Unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’
The moment millions waited for happened Wednesday night (April 20) when Jack in the Box was unmasked on The Masked Singer, revealing the disgraced former New York City major and President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Even the most casual of Masked Singer fans was aware that Giuliani was among the remaining contestants, news of which leaked during filming earlier this year. It was the surprise everyone knew was coming, though no one knew how, or precisely when. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That moment finally arrived, and when it did, panelist Ken Jeong looked mighty unimpressed with his arms folded, before walking off, remarking “I’m done.” Host Nick Cannon asked Giuliani why he put his hand up to participate in the Fox serie...
CNCO, Luis Fonsi,& More Highlights From The 2022 Latin AMAs Rehearsals
A wave of artists is set to walk the carpet and perform at the 2022 Latin American Music Awards, airing Thursday (April 21) on Telemundo. But first, names such as Luis Fonsi, CNCO, Tiago PZK, and more, stopped by the “Celebrity Lounge” during rehearsals to talk to Billboard. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 Latin AMAs, led by Bad Bunny with 10 nominations, will be broadcast on Telemundo starting at 7 p.m. ET with the red carpet pre-show followed at 8 p.m. ET by the awards show. Below, see some highlights from the Latin AMA’s rehearsals: AKIM ON WORKING WITH FARRUKO The rising Panamanian artist, who will make his Latin AMAs debut as a presenter, talked about being signed to Farruko’s label Carbon Fiber Music. “He’s someone who’s gone thr...
SAULT: Air
SAULT’s aim, since its inception, is to twirl through every hue in the kaleidoscope of Black existence. The enigmatic UK collective—which, despite their aversion to the media, is agreed by most to be helmed by producer and songwriter Inflo, whose real name Dean Josiah Cover—has run through a slew of musical styles and themes in service of that goal. They laid out their thesis with 2019’s 5 and 7, a fuzzed-out collection of minimalist funk songs about pride, the struggle, and everything in between. They sharpened their focus the following year with another pair of albums released while the Black Lives Matter movement was at a height of international attention—Untitled (Black Is) and Untitled (Rise)—putting a finer point on the particulars of protest and the importance of keeping the faith w...
LINKIN PARK’s MIKE SHINODA Enlisted By WARNER RECORDED MUSIC As Community Innovation Advisor
Warner Recorded Music (WRM) has enlisted LINKIN PARK co-founder and music tech pioneer Mike Shinoda as Community Innovation Advisor. In this first-of-its-kind post, Shinoda will work closely with Warner Music‘s leadership and business development teams to help shape the company’s artist-centric approach to Web3. With Shinoda‘s support, WRM will continue to partner with artists to bring their creative visions to life and build communities across new platforms, products, and experiences, while exploring new revenue streams. Max Lousada, CEO, Warner Recorded Music, said: “Central to our DNA at Warner is that we start with the artist experience. A passionate creative who’s deeply embedded in the rapidly evolving world of Web3, Mike‘s perspective here will be...
METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Teases ‘High Plains Drifter’ Music Video
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will release a music video for his solo song “High Plains Drifter” on Friday, April 22. A teaser for the clip is available below. “High Plains Drifter” opens the second side of Kirk‘s debut solo EP, “Portals”, which will arrive on April 23 via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day-exclusive ocean blue vinyl EP (including a download card). Featuring contributions from Edwin Outwater (with whom Kirk had previously collaborated on METALLICA‘s “S&M²” concerts and releases), Jon Theodore of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE (and Kirk‘s THE WEDDING BAND bandmate), members of the LA Philharmonic and more, “High Plains Drifter” shares a unique inspirati...
MERCYFUL FATE Announces Spring/Summer 2022 European + U.S. Tour Dates
Influential Danish metallers MERCYFUL FATE will embark on a European tour this spring and summer. The trek will kick off on June 2 in Hannover, Germany and will include shows in Poland, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Norway, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. A one-off appearance at the Psycho Las Vegas festival in Las Vegas, Nevada will follow in late August. Confirmed dates: Jun. 02 – Expo Plaza – Hannover, Germany (with VOLBEAT) Jun. 04 – Mystic Festival – Gdańsk, Poland Jun. 10 – Sweden Rock – Sölvesborg, Sweden Jun. 14 – Wuhlheide – Berlin, Germany (with VOLBEAT) Jun. 16 – Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel, Belgium Jun. 18 – Copenhell – Cope...
Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics At ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp’ In Las Vegas
Video footage of Sebastian Bach performing a couple of SKID ROW classics with several campers at this month’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp at Count’s Vamp’d in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp was created 26 years ago to provide real people the once-in-a-lifetime experience of connecting and jamming with their musical heroes. The Camp has provided unforgettable memories, advice and feedback for attendees worldwide. Camp events span over four jam packed days where campers join a band mentored by today’s top touring musicians, and work up to final performances with the headliner rock stars at legendary venues from Abbey Road Studios in London, to Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go, to the Atlantic resort in The Bahama...
‘”The Flash’ Actor Ezra Miller Arrested For Assaulting Woman In Hawaii
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Handout / Getty Warner Bros. upcoming film The Flash: Flashpoint is one of the DCEU’s most anticipated films, but the forthcoming movie’s star, Ezra Miller, can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble with the law. BBC is reporting that yesterday, Ezra Miller was taken into custody by Hawaiian authorities after assaulting a woman when he threw a chair at her causing her to suffer a cut to the forehead in the process. The Flash actor was eventually arrested early Tuesday morning at a private property in Pahoar on Hawaii’s Big Island and hit with second-degree assault. Related Stories The arrest comes a few weeks after Miller was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment due to the incident at the South Hilo bar in Hawaii after he got irate over some kar...
HHW Gaming: Volition Reveals How Customization Plays A Big Role In ‘Saints Row’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Volition Games / Saints Row Saints Row is going all-in with the customization for the soft reboot, and it will play a vital role in helping you build your version of the 3rd Street Saints from the ground up. Wednesday (Apr.20), Saints Row developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver held a presentation hosted by actress Mica Burton primarily focused on the upcoming game’s deep customization system. Saints Row as a franchise set itself apart from other games in its genre like Grand Theft Auto thanks to its over-the-top action and wackiness, and we are happy to report that will continue to be the case with the new Saints Row. Players will be thrown into the fictional metropolis of Santo Ileso, located in the American Southwest, where the action will take pl...
