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Tyler, the Creator Gets Candid About His Creative Processes in 70-Minute Converse All Star Conversation
Multi-Grammy winning artist Tyler, the Creator recently sat down for an interview as a part of Converse‘s All Star series. In the 70-minute conversation, Tyler touches his creative process and inspirations behind his albums and even his shoe designs. Right off the bat, Tyler shares how he first linked with Converse, explaining Pharrell introduced him to the connection to kick things off with the brand. He recalls, “With Converse it’s like, man, we had so many different ideas that didn’t work and it’s okay because all of that got us to this one end result that doesn’t even have anything to do with it.” He divulged how he enjoyed the process and getting to “just learn along the way.” Later on in the interview, Tyler discussed the importance of artists surrounding themselves with people who a...
Kanye Reveals Why He Threw Microphone During ‘DONDA 2’ EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCE
Shortly after the DONDA 2 EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCE, a clip of Kanye West throwing his mic during his live rendition of “Hurricane” went viral and became a meme. During an exchange with Sasha A. Berg and Esther Coco Berg in Miami shared on Instagram, Ye revealed that he was “told” that he needed to add the word “performance” to his DONDA 2 performance premiere. The moment of him throwing the mic was as he explained to share his frustrations with the promoter behind the event. “It wasn’t about the sound,” said Kanye West. “It was the fact that I was told, one thing I was told was that I had to write the word ‘performance’ on the piece. But what I was giving you guys was performance art. I did these listening sessions when I dropped my album where I put a mask on and I give you this listening s...
Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar & Future Headlining Rolling Loud Miami 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christopher Polk / Getty Outdoor festival season is fast approaching, and the popular Rolling Loud Miami Festival has made a big announcement about its lineup which will boast Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Future as the headliners. In a press release, the organizers of the Miami edition of the multi-city music festival announced their full lineup for their 2022 concert, which is set to take place from July 22nd to July 24th at the Hard Rock Stadium. The trifecta of headliners in West, Future, and Lamar stood out in the announcement. Related Stories Ye aka Kanye West will be the main act to close out the show on Friday, Future will headline the festival on Saturday and Kendrick Lamar will close it out on Sunday. For West, this appearance will be the firs...
N-Word Meme Using Estee Lauder Exec Gets All Clear From Chingy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Chingy found himself in headlines recently after a high-earning Estee Lauder executive posted a meme that referenced him while also using a racial slur. The St. Louis rapper responded to the chatter and showed leniency towards John Demsey for using the N-word in a meme that also made mention of COVID-19. Demsey was a top-level executive at Estee Lauder reportedly earning near $10 million a year. Demsey shared out a meme featuring a pair of Sesame Street characters which was captioned, “My n***a Snuffy done got the ‘rona at a Chingy concert,” with one of the characters appearing sick in bed. Related Stories The furor over the meme spread quickly online, leading to Demsey’s ouster. Demsey did apologize for using the meme via Instagram,...
Madonna ft Sickick & Fireboy DML – Frozen (Remix)
American Pop icon Madonna unveils the remix version of her single “Frozen”. Madonna Louise Ciccone also known as Madonna is an American singer, pop culture influencer, and acclaimed Queen of Pop, she makes her music comeback with a special remix of her song titled “Frozen” from her seventh studio album “Ray Of Light“. The hit track “Frozen” is one of her old songs but this time she adds a fresh and special feel to it by featuring Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. The remix record “Frozen” is an absolute banging track for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Madonna ft Sickick – “Frozen” (Fireboy DML remix) below. Download
Dotman – In The Mornin
Check out this brand new music from Dotman titled – In The Mornin. Nigerian singer Dotman rolls out a brand new single he calls “In The Mornin“, for his beloved fans and supporters. The new record “In The Mornin” serves as his first track for the year and some of his previously released tracks include; Feelings, Drunk In Love, and featured tracks like – Oshara and Cap Shit. “In The Morning” is an impressive record, in which the singer expresses appreciation for God’s love. Listen and share Dotman – “In The Morning” below.
Boohle, Mellow x Sleazy ft Dinky Kunene & Djy Ma’Ten – Ungowami
Don’t miss this brand new single from Boohle with Mellow & Sleazy titled “Ungowami”, out now. South African singer and songwriter Buhle Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle drops a brand new single she calls “Ungowami” alongside Mellow & Sleazy with guest appearances from Dinky Kunene & Djy Ma’Ten. The songstress is well known for her vast music genre combination of amapiano, afro-house, afro-soul, and a touch of gospel. This new record “Ungowami” is an impressive track with excellent delivery, for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Boohle, Mellow x Sleazy ft Dinky Kunene & Djy Ma’Ten – Ungowami below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Boohle_x_Mellow_Sleazy_-_Ungowami_ft_Dinky_Kunene_Djy_MaTen_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Listen to ODESZA’s Stunning New Single, “Better Now”
After releasing their first new music since 2018 last month, it seems ODESZA are making up for lost time. The duo released a new single out of the blue this morning called “Better Now,” which features Portuguese singer-songwriter MARO. With its ambient soundscapes and textured production, the atmospheric track is signature ODESZA. It follows February’s momentous comeback single, “The Last Goodbye.” According to ODESZA, they trialed many different vocalists for “Better Now,” but ultimately sought out MARO. “It’s funny because we tried so many different collaborations with vocalists in varying genres to try to find the right fit for this song when we first made it, but for whatever reason nothing felt right,” ODES...
Karim Naas Drops Anthemic Single, “What They Say”
Karim Naas is back with his latest dancefloor filler, an energizing pop-house track called “What They Say.” The Parisian producer has once again landed on Island Def Jam with an intoxicating banger. From the get-go, “What They Say” is a potent dance tune, chock full of anthemic production and galvanizing lyrical work. The chorus is the track’s surefire sweet spot, and it could land either on the radio or at festivals. Here, Naas combines pitched vocal chops with a punchy bassline as a powerful vocal performance bellows out. The lyrics of “What They Say” are defiant in nature, urging listeners not to give a damn about things they can’t control—namely what other people say. “When listening to ‘What They Say,’ I want people to ...
“Nobody Else Has To Die” Benefit Concert to Raise Overdose Awareness In Los Angeles
Fentanyl overdose is officially the single leading cause of death among young adults in the United States, according to the CDC, and on March 10th in Los Angeles, the dance music community is taking up arms. The aptly-titled “Nobody Else Has To Die” benefit concert will be hosted by End Overdose, a non-profit dedicated to combatting drug-related deaths via education and medical intervention training. Its lineup, curated by local promoter Restless Nites, will include DJ sets by Black Marble, Drab Majesty and Sextile as well as live performances by the likes of Madeline Goldstein and Aurat. Free fentanyl test strips and End Overdose merchandise will also be available at the concert, which is set to run from 8PM to 2AM at 1720 Warehouse LA. Overall, the event ...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce Only U.K. Show In 2022
Renowned Australian electronic music trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced their only show to take place in the U.K. in 2022. Presented by Festival Republic, the concert will take place late summer on August 20th at London’s Gunnersbury Park. Joining RÜFÜS DU SOL will be fellow Grammy nominee Jon Hopkins, Flight Facilities, Bakar, Georgia, and Joplyn. RÜFÜS DU SOL are heading out on tour beginning Thursday, March 3rd, making stops in Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, among others. They also recently announced their debut headlining performance at one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier venues, the Gorge Amphitheatre, which is scheduled for October 1st. October 2021 saw the release of the trio’s fourth studio album, Su...
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Announces Spring 2022 U.S. Tour With NITA STRAUSS
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in the spring. Support on the trek, which will kick off on April 30 in San Diego, California and end on May 21 in Inwood, West Virginia, will come from Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, and Jared James Nichols. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. local time and end on Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, type in the presale code “BBMBLS2022” to access tickets before the general public. General on-sale will be Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. local time. Strauss said in a statement: “We will be hitting the road at the end of April in support of the almighty BLACK LABEL SOCIETY!!!! Can’t wait to share the ...
