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Has Kanye West Left Def Jam Records?
After speaking on his relationship with Kim Kardashian West, as well as throwing shade on Big Sean by saying that signing the rapper was “the worst thing” he’s done, those who have paid attention will notice that Kanye West also spoke about his relationship with Def Jam Records — or apparent lack of one — on the Drink Champs podcast. Taking to the mic, ‘Ye said “I’m off of it now,” in response to being asked about his supposed 10 contracts. He goes on to note situations that evolved after being involved in “10 contracts,” and how “everybody that supposedly cared for me knew I had 10 contracts,” and that “one of my skill sets is not reading, one of my skill sets is not counting.” So it seems that West may not be involved with the legendary record label anymore, one which has helped him rele...
The Prying Eyes Of Snail Mail’s Valentine
By Max Freedman It’s easy to forget that Lindsey Jordan, the frontperson of esteemed Baltimore indie-rock band Snail Mail, was literally a teenager during her breakout moment – until she reminds you in the most subtly brutal way. “I was really overwhelmed by a lot of decisions that I had to make,” she tells MTV News about the months surrounding the release of her career-making debut album, 2018’s Lush, “and I was leaving high school.” The contrast is striking: Being a musician who tours, does press, maintains a steady social media presence, and hires a huge team requires lots of big choices that non-musicians might not understand. Jordan had to make those choices right as she legally became an adult. Many of the songs on her Lush follow-up, Valentine, boast flashes of this tension between ...
Sonic Youth Unearth Two Live Albums to Raise Funds for Texas Abortion Rights Groups
In response to Texas’ recent law restricting abortion rights, Sonic Youth have unearthed two live records from their archives that will benefit abortion rights groups in the state. Both shows were recorded in Texas, and in a statement announcing the releases, the group said “abortion is embraced as health care and a human right.” Sales from both live records will benefit Fund Texas Choice and the Abortion Support Network, and the previously unreleased shows are available to stream today via Bandcamp. The first album is from their November 15, 1995 performance at the Austin Music Hall, from Sonic Youth’s Washing Machine tour. The second captures their June 24, 2006 show at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas, a part of their Rather Ripped tour. They also have revealed three vintage Texas conc...
Lorde Drops Two ‘Solar Power’ Bonus Tracks: “Helen of Troy” and “Hold No Grudge”
Lorde has shared two Solar Power bonus tracks: “Helen of Troy” and “Hold No Grudge.” “These songs were fun explorations on the album journey,” Lorde said in a release. “They didn’t quite fit into the tracklist for whatever reason but they’re both big tunes.” Of “Helen of Troy,” she said: “We wrote it super quickly in the tiniest room at Westlake where we did a bunch of Melo and it was fun the whole time. It’s super off the cuff lyrically, almost ad-libbed, and you can hear me starting to figure out some album themes.…” On the other hand, the Grammy-winner describes “Hold No Grudge” as a “sort of composite portrait of when relationships turn sour, being trapped in the ice but remembering the warmth.” Earlier this week, Lorde released a music video for another Solar Power ...
City Girls Drop New Song “Scared” From Halle Berry’s ‘Bruised’ Soundtrack
City Girls have dropped a new track called “Scared.” The song is the first release off of the soundtrack for Halle Berry’s upcoming sports drama Bruised. The Florida rap duo leads with confidence, dropping bars about never being scared and remaining focused on the end goal. “I don’t care who you are,” the duo raps. “JT gon’ show you some.” Executive producers Berry and Cardi B hand-selected the artists featured on the all-female Bruised soundtrack. In addition to City Girls and Cardi B, Saweetie, Latto, Erica Banks, Flo Milli, Baby Tate, Young M.A., DreamDoll, Rapsody, Big Bottle Wyanna, and Ambre have contributed music to the film. H.E.R. also appears on the soundtrack, singing the title track. Variety reported that the songs by City Girls and H.E.R. are “both prominently featured in crit...
Green Day Shares ‘Holy Toledo!’ From Mark, Mary & Some Other People Soundtrack
A few Fridays ago, Green Day released a version of “Basket Case” that was taken from a 1994 BBC Session. Today, Green Day unveiled a new song titled “Holy Toledo!” that was produced by the band and Butch Walker. “Holy Toledo!” is part of the upcoming movie soundtrack for Mark, Mary & Some Other People, a new indie romantic comedy. The movie is in theaters and available on streaming as of today. [embedded content][embedded content] Bringing in their own self-proclamations into the track, “We’re hell raisers / Death wish cravers / We’re running with razor blades / Party favors / Sex with strangers / We don’t care what the neighbors say,” it is carried on in full-Green Day fashion. In addition to the aforementioned releases, Green Day, also unveiled a cover of KISS’ “Rock and Ro...
T-Pain “I’m Cool With That,” Kodak Black “Super Gremlin” & More | Daily Visuals 11.3.21
HipHopWired Featured Video T-Pain burst onto the scene more than 10 years ago talking about being in love with a stripper, and now in 2021 it seems like he’s still dealing with the same issues he was in 2005. In his latest visuals to “I’m Cool With That,” the Godfather of Auto-Tune seems to be smitten with a exotic dancer as he lamps in a home filled with portraits of booties in thongs in various positions. Did he get these pictures framed at a Michael’s or something? Back in Miami, Kodak Black continues to appreciate his Trump granted freedom and in his clip to “Super Gremlin” kicks it with a devilish dressed woman in a padded room with nothing but a dirty mattress. All that ice and y’all ain’t get a hotel room? Keeping it gritty forreal forreal. Check out the rest of today’s drops includ...
Apollo Brown & Stalley “No Monsters,” Hell Rell “We The Mob” & More | Daily Visuals 11.4.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s been a helluva hot minute since we’ve seen Stalley out and about in a music video, but today Apollo Brown done went and brought out the Cleveland representative for some new visuals off their new project, Blacklight. For the video to “No Monsters,” Stalley holds court on a soundstage where some lightning effects play in the background while he reminisces about his struggles growing up. Back in Harlem Hell Rell still reppin’ The World and takes to the block in his Maybach with his crew in tow for his clip to “We The Mob.” We’ll never forget his “Oscar” worthy crying scene in Killa Season. Just sayin.’ Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from D Swervo, Pink Sweat$, and more. APOLLO BROWN & STALLEY – “NO MONSTERS”...
Summer Walker Drops ‘Still Over It’ LP, Twitter Fans Give Glowing Approval #StillOverIt
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Summer Walker is one of the leading voices in R&B music and has a penchant for expressing emotions that encompass the entirety of relationships in the social media era. The singer and songwriter just unleashed her Still Over It album to the masses after months of teasing, and fans are giving the project some early approval. Still Over It rings in at 20 tracks and features a bevy of R&B and Hip-Hop stars from all across the nation adding their perspective to the album. While it isn’t explicitly said, many have come to believe the album was inspired by Walker’s real-life relationship and subsequent breakup with producer and ex-boyfriend, London On Da Track. Surprisingly, London has several production credits on the new ...
The 10 Best Indie and Alternative Leonard Cohen Covers
Leonard Cohen is the definition of a songwriter’s songwriter, the kind of artist you’d seldom hear on the radio, but was revered by countless musicians as one of the greatest lyricists in the world. An accomplished poet and novelist before he ever recorded an album, Cohen’s songs were vivid and literary, full of politics, dark humor, and frank sexuality. Though classic rock icons like Billy Joel and James Taylor have covered him, and Pentatonix has moronically attempted to make “Hallelujah” into a Christmas standard, Leonard Cohen’s legacy has grown more when he’s been covered by artists who share Cohen’s subversive edge or name-checked in songs like Nirvana’s “Pennyroyal Tea.” November 7 marks the 5th anniversary of the Canadian legend’s death in 2016, so here’s a look back at 10 of the b...
Harmonize – Why ft Sarkodie
Check out this brand new song titled “Why” by Tanzanian singer Harmonize featuring Ghanaian superstar Sarkodie out now. Shortly after the release of his last single, “Wishes“, Konde Gang boss Harmonize drops another one titled “Why” featuring rapper Sarkodie. The new single is a track lifted off his soon-to-be-released album “High School”. This is another strong Tanzania and Ghana collaboration and the vibe between both artistes is smooth and easy-going. This should be a hit across Ghana and in Tanzania. Listen, enjoy Harmonize – “Why” ft Sarkodie below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process...
Harmonize ft Busiswa – Sandakalawe
Check out this brand new song titled “Sandakalawe” by Tanzanian singer Harmonize featuring South African superstar Busiswa out now. Shortly after the release of his last single, “Wishes“, Konde Gang boss Harmonize drops another one titled “Sandakalawe” featuring Naira Marley. The new single is a track lifted off his newly released album “High School”. This is another strong Tanzania and South Africa collaboration and the vibe between both artistes is smooth and easy-going. This should be a hit across South Africa and in Tanzania. Listen, enjoy Harmonize – “Sandakalawe” ft Busiswa below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, c...
