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JOE BONAMASSA Announces ‘Time Clocks’ Album, Drops ‘The Heart That Never Waits’ Single
Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of his brand-new studio album, “Time Clocks”, due out on October 29. “Time Clocks” is a testament to his credentials and a toast to his longtime fans. His new sound has a raw and vital flavor, combined with a resolute skill that can only be gained through years of perseverance and unyielding dedication. It’s Joe Bonamassa at his finest, ready to rock. “What started out with the intentions of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date,” explains Bonamassa. His longtime producer Kevin Shirley adds, “I think Joe Bonamassa has made an album that is truly transitional. From a blues musician to a superstar artist, [and] I’m so thrilled to be along f...
Kanye West Just Dropped a ‘DONDA’ Stem Player
Ahead of his fourth album listening event in Chicago, Kanye West has updated his website with a new product: the DONDA Stem Player. This new music device is made in partnership with Kano — a start-up company that’s based out in London. So what does this contraption do? Well according to the product description found on Ye’s website, the Stem Player allows you to customize any song, meaning you can “control vocals, drums, bass, and samples, isolate parts, add effects, or split any song into stems. Visually, the technological piece is shaped in circular form, and comes manufactured with a soft silicone skin that’s drenched in beige. Surrounding its circular button in the center are four directional arrows that light up with blue and red hues. The upper right side features volume control butt...
Indigo De Souza Is Just Being Honest
By Max Freedman Indigo de Souza writes about thrilling moments of personal revelation as though finally cementing a long-fomenting, highly specific feeling is the ultimate emotional release. When she sings, “Now that everyone’s gone, I can tell you the truth / I don’t love you, I like you!” on 2018’s “Take Off Ur Pants,” she yelps it with so much ecstasy and liberation you can visualize triple exclamation marks. A standout instance of unburdening and excitement on Any Shape You Take, the follow-up to her anthemic yet spare debut I Love My Mom, is of a kindred spirit. “I’d rather die / Than see you cry!” de Souza exclaims on “Die/Cry,” on which jokes and epiphanies collide atop a semi-staccato power-chord run with giant indie-meets-pop-punk energy. It makes sense: de Souza tells MTV News th...
DaBaby “Whole Lotta Money,” Lil Yachty ft. DC2Trill “Lord Of The Beans” & More | Daily Visuals 8.24.21
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a turbulent few weeks for DaBaby. Once the sweetheart of the Hip-Hop game, the North Carolina rapper rubbed many the wrong way by beefing with Megan Thee Stallion, partnering up with her alleged shooter, Tory Lanez, and ultimately making some homophobic comments at his show. Still, looking to take it all in stride, DaBaby continues to live his life as if it’ll blow over (it probably won’t) and in his latest visuals to “Whole Lotta Money” showcases himself dancing, balling and poking fun at his “Cancelled” status by wiping away crocodile tears. Yeah, he’s not really helping his situation. Elsewhere Lil Yachty is living his best life in his own way and in his clip to the DC2Trill assisted “Lord Of The Beans” records himself getting a new tattoo in the stu...
Kanye West Files To Legally Change His Name To “Ye”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Neil Mockford / Getty Kanye Omari West wants to change his name. The Chicago multi-hyphenate and occasional rapper has petitioned to legally change his name to “Ye.” TMZ reports that Yeezy filed legal documents in Los Angeles requesting that his name officially be changed to just his nickname, Ye. Reportedly, the “Heard Em Say” rapper also wants to drop the West from his name, too. Variety reports that Mr. West, for now, is seeking the change in moniker for “personal reasons.” To paraphrase that barber in Coming To America (Clarence, portrayed by Arsenio Hall), his momma named him Kanye, we’re going to call him Kanye. But in all seriousness, we’ll respect his wishes—and it seems like the judge will have no reason not to sign off on the request. West is go...
I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy: 50 Cent Says His Mom Used To Make Him Weapons
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We all knew 50 Cent had it rough growing up but now we get even more detail on his harsh childhood. In a recent interview he revealed his mother used to make him weapons for protection. As spotted on Page Six the G-Unit boss recently spoke to the celebrity gossip site to discuss his new Power Book III: Raising Kanan show. During the conversation he explained that his mom would ensure he was always prepared for any smoke at a very young age. “[There’s a scene] from the first episode where Kanan gets beat up and he goes back in the house and his mother puts the toys in the socks,” he said. “That really happened; that was from my life.” He went on to describe what prompted the motherly assistance. “I got bumped aro...
Warner Bros. Reveals ‘The Matrix 4’ Title & Trailer, At CinemaCon
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ronald Siemoneit / Getty Unfortunately, Keanu Reeves Day didn’t go down as planned due to the pandemic halting production on both John Wick 4 and The Matrix 4, and while we await any kind of news on John Wick, we have finally gotten an update on the upcoming installment of the Wachowski brother’s cult classic franchise. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. not only revealed the title of the latest Matrix film (Matrix: Resurrection), but even blessed the crowd at CinemaCon with a trailer for the highly anticipated fourth film in the franchise. According to the description of the trailer, the film picks off where Matrix: Revolutions left off, but Neo once again finds himself stuck in a new Matrix of sorts. “The trailer begins with Neil Patrick Harris talking...
OnlyFans Reverses Porn Ban After Spanking From Creators, Media
“Thank you to everyone for making your voices heard,” the message began. “We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community and have suspended the planned October 1 policy change. OnlyFans stands for inclusion and we will continue to provide a home for all creators.” The site had been heavily criticized by users for the proposed change. OnlyFans, founded in 2016, is most well-known for featuring adult content and was praised as a safe space for sex workers. Late night hosts also mocked the decision. “They know that fans of OnlyFans are only fans of one thing, right?” joked Late Show‘s Stephen Colbert previously. He also mocked the decision for the company to bow to pressure from banks. “Evidently, pornography ...
BTS’ ‘Butter’ Continues Atop Songs of the Summer Chart, Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bad Habits’ Hits Top 10
“Butter,” a nine-week No. 1 on the Hot 100 (at No. 8 on the latest list), holds at No. 1 on the Songs of the Summer chart over a stationary top five, followed by Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U,” Dua Lipa’s “Levitating,” Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA, and The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save Your Tears” at Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively. One title enters the Songs of the Summer top 10, as Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” rises 11-10 in its fifth frame on the chart. It concurrently climbs to a new No. 2 best on the Hot 100. Sheeran scores his latest summer success, as his “Shape of You” wrapped as the No. 5 season-ending hit on the 2017 Songs of the Summer chart and “I Don&#...
Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Summit 2021 Brings Out Gucci Mane, Polo G & More
This summit wouldn’t be right without acknowledging the super exciting, ever-growing market for female artists in rap. Heran Mamo led a conversation with four of the genre’s leading ladies — Flo Milli, Kash Doll, Rubi Rose and Snow Tha Product — on how they got their start, working in a male-dominated sphere, the importance of women supporting women, colorism and more. Three Top Music Managers Talked “Management 101” Shifting away for a bit from artists and focusing in on the business side of music industry, writer Neena Rouhani held a virtual roundtable between pros Arnold Taylor, Gordan Dillard and Tunde Balogun talking about the triumphs and tribulations of being a modern-day music manager. The men in the room are managing names like Doja Cat and Summ...
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & Ron Wood Pay Tribute to Drummer Charlie Watts
Watts, who Richards frequently referred to with the long-running band’s “engine room,” died Tuesday at age 80, his rep announced. Watts had just exited the band’s upcoming U.S. tour to allow him to recover from an unspecified medical procedure. The beloved drummer was honored by a galaxy of fellow rock and pop stars, including Elton John, KISS, the Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Joan Jett, Lenny Kravitz and Pearl Jam, among many others. The Who guitarist Pete Townshend also remembered his late friend, offering up a photo of a double rainbow on Instagram, along with an inspiring message of hope and love. “Full Moon. Rainbow. Always a sign. Charlie Watts wept at Keith Moon’s funeral. I wish I was capable of such tears today. Instead I ju...
OnlyFans Comes to Its Senses, Drops Plans to Ban Sexually Explicit Content
OnlyFans has reversed course and dropped plans to ban pornography and other sexually explicit material. Citing “mounting pressure from banking partners and payment providers,” the social network announced last week that it would prohibit users from posting such content starting in October. “In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of our platform, and continue to host an inclusive community of creators and fans, we must evolve our content guidelines,” OnlyFans said in a statement at the time. Advertisement Related Video The decision infuriated OnlyFans’ community of two million creators, which is mostly made up of sex workers whose content is responsible for the platform’s financial success. In response to the news, many of those users have already begun migrating to other plat...
