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Childish Gambino Reveals “Extremely Petty” Reason for Creating ‘”Awaken, My Love!”‘
Childish Gambino revisited his 2016 record “Awaken, My Love!” for the upcoming episode of The Shop, revealing that he had an “extremely petty” reason for creating the hit record. Speaking to the likes of Quinta Brunson, LeBron James, J Balvin and more, the rapper threw the question of wanting to win at any cost. “Did you ever tap into something that you feel is kind of bad to — in you to win? ‘Cause like, I struggle with that. Like, I am naturally petty,” Gambino said in the promotional video, making the rest of the group laugh. “Like, extremely petty.” “‘Awaken, My Love’ was literally ’cause somebody was like, ‘Oh, he can’t make a hit.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, not only will I make a hit, I won’t make a video for it,’” he explained. Brunson responded that “pettiness has its place,” to which G...
Jack Harlow to Star in White Men Can’t Jump Reboot
Jack Harlow is set to star in a reboot of White Men Can’t Jump. According to Deadline, Harlow was cast after his first-ever screen audition. He’ll lead a vehicle directed by Calmatic (who’s perhaps best known for helming Lil Nas X’s video for “Old Town Road). Kenya Barris (Black-ish) and Doug Hall wrote the film’s script. The film is of course a remake of Ron Shelton’s famed 1992 film about two street basketball hustlers (played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes). In the remake, Harlow will step into the role played by Harrelson; a search for his co-star is still underway. Related Video Harlow recently displayed his basketball skills at the NBA All-Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game — you can seem some of the highlights below. Advertisement Last month, Harlow released “Nail Tech,” the lead s...
S.G. Goodman Announces New Album Teeth Marks, Shares Title Track: Stream
Kentucky singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman has announced her sophomore album Teeth Marks, out June 3rd via Verve Forecast. As a first preview, she has also shared the title track. The 11-track LP explores Goodman’s trauma from the homophobic response to her coming out as queer in rural Kentucky while focusing on the lasting marks of love, whether it’s dealing with unrequited feelings or confronting an alcoholic friend. Pre-orders are ongoing here. With “Teeth Marks,” Goodman painfully captures the devastation of unrequited love over fingerstyle electric guitar. “Well it’s just like you/ To say something smart,” she sings. “Telling me how this shouldn’t break my heart.” Stream the lyric video below, followed by the album artwork and tracklist. Advertisement Related Video “This is a song about ...
Pusha T Lends Nigo an Assist on “Hear Me Clearly”: Stream
Pusha T’s had a close relationship with A Bathing Ape founder Nigo for nearly two decades, and now, they’ve linked up for the new single “Hear Me Clearly.” Debuted at Nigo’s Kenzo show at Paris Fashion Week in January, “Hear Me Clearly” mixes timely references to TikTok and Triller while Pusha boasts about the jewelry and cars he’s earned from moving bricks as only he can. “Kilogram Kickstarter, push a brick harder,” one-half of the Clipse raps. “Left my elbow in the pot, à la Vince Carter/ Compared to two martyrs but I’m chasin’ moguls/ Bosses meet for Hamachi in the back of Nobu.” “Hear Me Clearly” is the third single off the fashion mogul’s upcoming album I Know NIGO. It comes after January’s “Arya” with A$AP Rocky and the Kid Cudi collaboration “Want It Bad,” which dropped in mid-...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Share New Single “Poster Child”: Stream
Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to return on April 1st with their new album, Unlimited Love. As a preview, the band has shared the breezy second single called “Poster Child.” Take a listen below. Taking a page from Billy Joel’s classic “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” “Poster Child” sees Antony Kiedis rattle off the names of a number of musicians, actors, politicians, and other figures who shaped the last century. “A funky piece, the Sandinista, me and minor Mona Lisa/ Judas Priest has whipped the beast, the mother love was named Theresa,” sings Kiedis in one verse. Unlimited Love is produced by Rick Rubin and marks the first Chili Peppers album featuring guitarist John Frusciante since 2006. The California rockers first previewed the album by releasing the lead single, “Black Summer.” Advertisem...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Share Latest Single ‘Poster Child’
Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ first album in six years (and first with guitarist John Frusciante in 16 years) is out in less than a month. Today, the veteran rockers shared “Poster Child,” the second single from Unlimited Love, which sounds exactly what you’d expect a traditional mid-tempo Chili Peppers song to sound like. The Chili Peppers released “Black Summer” last month. [embedded content][embedded content] A little over two years after the band reunited with on-again, off-again guitarist Frusciante, for his third stint in the Chili Peppers. Red Hot Chili Peppers parted ways with Josh Klinghoffer, who was their guitarist for a decade, upon Frusciante’s return. Klinghoffer has since released several solo albums and tours with Pearl Jam. Unlimited Love also saw the band reunite with longt...
Conway The Machine Debuts “Stressed” Music Video
Conway The Machine has dropped off an accompanying music video for his Wallo267-assissted track, “Stressed.” Taken from his most recent and Shady Records major label debut album God Don’t Make Mistakes, the dramatic visual reflects the track’s overall tone of vulnerable and reflective. The cut hears the Buffalo rapper opening about a number of his struggles, ranging from his cousin’s suicide to childhood abuse, the loss of his infant son, addiction, trauma and the Bells Palsy diagnosis that he’s suffered from since being shot in the head — which also almost killed him. “It was tough opening up doors that I haven’t opened up in awhile. This is my story and sharing it all with the world is different for me, but I was happy to do it,” Conway The Machine shared in a statement. “I&nbs...
Megan Thee Stallion Speaks on Equality in Hip-Hop, Honors Missy Elliott, Eve and More for Paving the Way
Megan Thee Stallion opened up about the ongoing fight for equality in hip-hop, also giving flowers to the female rappers that came before her. Speaking to CR Fashion Book for the new issue, Thee Hot Girl shared that equality in hip-hop has “come a long way” but needs to further advance. “Women are killing the rap game, so there’s no debate about our staying power. There’s still work to be done in terms of equality in hip-hop, but it’s come a long way and we have to thank the queens that paved the way for my generation,” she said. “There is no Megan Thee Stallion without Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Trina, Gangsta Boo, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Eve, and so many others.” The rapper also briefly spoke about her upcoming album, which she called “the most emotional to make” so far. “I’m finally op...
Dave Shares Video for New Song “Starlight”: Watch
Dave has released a self-produced new song called “Starlight” that sees him rapping atop a hummed rendition of the 1954 staple “Fly Me to the Moon.” The single comes with a music video directed by directed by Dave and Nathan Tettey. Check it out below. Last year, Dave released his sophomore album We’re All Alone in This Together, featuring the Stormzy collaboration “Clash.” He’s currently on a lengthy tour in support of the record, which he kicked off last month with a flamethrower guitar solo at the BRIT Awards. Read about Dave’s “Screwface Capital” in Pitchfork’s “The Best Rap Songs of 2019.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Freddie Gibbs Says “Fuck Neil Young” on The Joe Rogan Experience
Freddie Gibbs and comedian Brian Moses were guests on a new episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that got published on March 1. (It was their second appearance on the podcast, having made their debut in February 2021.) At the start of the new episode, the three men discussed the recent controversies surrounding Joe Rogan. “You can’t say that shit, Joe, because you pissed n****s off when you did that compilation,” Gibbs said, referring to the video that documented Rogan’s repeated use of the N-word on episodes of his podcast. “It was funny as fuck, though, I can’t even lie.” Gibbs continued by telling Rogan, “I don’t think you’re a racist…. I never thought you was a racist.” (Rogan interjected, “I’m definitely not.”) Gibbs went on to say, “I just think you just saying some shit you shouldn’t...
PC Music Announces PC Music, Vol. 3 With A. G. Cook, Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, More
PC Music has announced another edition of its roster-spanning compilations. PC Music, Vol. 3 features appearances from Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo, A. G. Cook, and more. It’s out May 13. See most of the track list—minus three mystery titles—plus a trailer for the project below. Vol. 3 arrives nearly six years after the previous installment, 2016’s PC Music, Vol. 2. The label’s recent releases include a self-titled EP from Hyd, remixes from caro♡, and other tracks from Hannah Diamond, Ö, and umru. Charli XCX’s next album Crash is due on March 18, and “Baby” is the latest track from the project. Caroline Polachek released her new single “Billions” in February, following last summer’s “Bunny Is a Rider.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. PC Musi...
Prince Estate Addresses Morris Day’s Claim That It Barred Him From Using the Time Band Name
Morris Day, Minneapolis funk mainstay and Prince associate, shared an Instagram post today claiming that the Prince Estate has prohibited him from using the band name Morris Day and the Time in any capacity. The estate has since issued a denial, saying that it was “surprised and disappointed” in Day’s “not entirely accurate” account. “Given Prince’s longstanding history with Morris Day and what the Estate thought were amicable discussions, The Prince Estate was surprised and disappointed to see his recent post,” the Prince Estate’s statement reads. “The Estate is open to working proactively with Morris to resolve this matter. However, the information that he shared is not entirely accurate.” Day’s team have since shared the Prince Estate’s initial letter from December with ...
