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Wizkid’s Essence breaks into the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Wizkid’s Essence featuring Tems cracks top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song marks Wizkid’s third appearance on the charts, after ‘One Dance’ famously hit No. 1 in 2016. On July 12, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid’s song, ‘Essence’ became the first Nigerian song to crack the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This comes after the song cracked the Billboard Bubbling Under Charts for the first time. Wizkid – Essence Video Shoot This marks a remarkable achievement for Wizkid and Tems, who are signed to the same label and for African music as a whole. However, after spending 6 weeks on the chart, Essence climbs to 44 jumping 10 spots on the chart. Wizkid also appears on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts simultaneously for the second week in a row, Essence fe...
Sparkle Tee – Hustle Dot Com
Nigerian Talented fast-growing rapper, Sparkle Tee releases his last single for the year called “Hustle Dot Com.” Lyrics; Pikin wey dey suck breast no know say miliki costAs you dey follow blind man o, shey you ready to lostAs time dey go, no remote to pauseAs you dey waya the aza, try to dey plus minus Ogbeni, which kind heart you get?Rain dey beat mama for house, you pay one year for hotelMumsy wey sell her wrapper bail you for cellNo be to be a bigi boy o, shey you get the sense?Use your head before them go use am for youIf you broke you will know that no one loves youThat is my little advice for youGive to maleh before you give Obianuju Brother, leave big ikebeChuba the cash oMoney go bring them comeWWW hustle dot comObi ọ ga abụ gị de a boy o til thy kingdom come? Brother leave big ik...
Scuf Releases First Wireless Performance Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Performance gaming controller company Scuf has released its latest device, called the SCUF Instinct for Xbox Series X|S, offering faster performance and more customization for Xbox gamers. The controller comes in two different options — the Instinct and the Instinct pro — and includes all-new features like embedded paddles, high-performance grip, paddle profiles, improved thumbstick, quicker Bluetooth connection and a 15 percent reduction in size from Scuf’s other Xbox controllers. In addition, both controllers offer a magnetic faceplate available in 45+ colors, customization options, removable D-pad, anti-friction rings, an audio jack and dynamic latency input, while profile switch allows users to save remapping configurations when jumping between games. You are now free to unlock your fu...
‘Fornite’ Introduces Imposter Mode, Its Take On ‘Among Us’
Fortnite has introduced a new limited-time game mode called Imposters, mirroring the immensely popular online game Among Us. Imposters, which tells its gamers to “Trust Nobody,” is a mode for a maximum of ten players, including up to eight Agents maintaining the bridge and two Impostors looking to sow chaos. The Agents must complete their assignments and vote out all the impostors, while the Impostors will try and disable assignments, teleport players to other areas and eliminate Agents to win the game. Gamers can choose to play with the public or just among friends in a private option. The Bridge is under attack! Will you ensure the safety and security of The Bridge… or follow Jones’ footsteps and sabotage the Imagined Order from within? Play Fortnite Impostors now ?&...
Unpacking the New Songs on TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape
Rising K-pop group Tomorrow X Together is continuing the story with their latest entry, The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape. Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai are definitively in their emo era, doubling down with an extra heaping of angst on this repackaged version of their May release, The Chaos Chapter: Freeze. The members of Tomorrow X Together (often shortened to TXT) joined Consequence in May to discuss their musical journey. “It’s very different from the concepts we’ve shown so far,” Soobin explained. “We were able to work with many different sounds and genres for this album, which allowed us to grow as artists.” Advertisement Related Video Now, three months after the success of The Chaos Chapter: Freeze, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the qui...
Low Want “More” From Life on New Single: Stream
Slowcore legends Low have been teasing their upcoming album HEY WHAT before it comes out in September with a string of new singles. Their latest preview of the record is “More,” and it might just be the best track we’ve heard from it yet. Stream it below. “More” runs out the gate with blistering distortion and blown-out fuzz that, despite their volume, are actually quite melodic and pretty. Alan Sparhawk’s guitar is emotive as ever thanks to that textural filter, and Mimi Parker’s timeless falsettos further draw out that airy feeling. “I saw more than what I ever sought,” she sings. “I should have asked for more than what I got.” It’s a dense two minutes, there’s no doubting that, but it goes by in a flash. Accompanying the Low song is a music video by Julie Casper Roth. The stop-motion cl...
Los Angeles County to Require Masks at All Major Outdoor Events
It’s been said that live music is back, but for more and more major cities, that promise comes with caveats. Today, in an effort to combat spiking COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a new order requiring attendees of any major outdoor event to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. This requirement goes into effect on Thursday, August 19th, at 11:59 p.m. As Variety points out, the easily-transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus is now predominant in L.A. County (though a vast majority of hospitalized patients have not been vaccinated). This news follows orders issued last month, which reinstated a mask mandate for most indoor spaces, including concerts, restaurants, gyms, and more. With this new order, outdoor concerts and music fe...
Bryan Cranston, Liev Schreiber, and Jeffrey Wright Join Wes Anderson’s Next Movie
Not much has been unveiled about Wes Anderson’s next movie, but whatever it’s about, its cast is shaping up to be one for the history books. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Jeffrey Wright, and Liev Schreiber have all joined the already stacked cast of the eccentric filmmaker’s upcoming project. This marks Anderson’s first time working with Davis and Wright. Cranston and Schreiber both previously appeared in Isle of Dogs; Schreiber also stars in Anderson’s The French Dispatch, which will finally hit theaters October 22nd after being pushed back due to COVID-related delays. Of course, Anderson is known for working with the same actors time and time again, and this new film is no exception. Previously announced cast members include some of his top go-tos: Adrien Brody,...
Silento Indicted by Georgia Grand Jury for Murder of His Cousin
Silento has been indicted for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks by a Georgia grand jury. The shooting took place last January where Richard Lamar “Ricky” Hawk, aka Silento, was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia. The 23-year-old, known for his 2015 Billboard No. 1 track “Watch Me” was charged with four counts for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm. Silento is currently being held in DeKalb County Jail without bond. In other music news, SqueakPIVOT of Saba‘s Pivot Gang has died at 26 years old. Read Full Article
Erykah Badu Announces Hollywood Bowl Concert With Steve Lacy and Dos Negros
Erykah Badu is set to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this October. The revered artist shared the details of the show on social media and named Dos Negros and The Internet‘s Steve Lacy as special guests. “LIVE FROM BADUBOTRON US TOUR PT 1,” she wrote on Instagram. Badu’s announcement arrives just shortly after she revealed that she will be hitting the road this year, kicking off the tour at the 2021 Riverfront Jazz Festival in Dallas, Texas on September 3. She will then stop by areas like Atlantic City, New York City, Sugar Land, Indianapolis, Phoenix and San Diego before the final October 30 show in Atlanta. She will also be making a few festival appearances, including Lights On Festival in Concord and both Austin City Limits weekends. The Queen of neo-soul previously re...
Squeak Pivot Dead at 26 Years Old
SqueakPIVOT of Saba‘s Pivot Gang has died at 26 years old. The artist, real name Javunte Wheeler, served as the producer for Pivot Gang alongside Daedae and Daoud. According to reports, Squeak and his 27-year-old uncle, Derion S. Hood, were both shot and killed in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. The Chicago Police Department revealed that Squeak and Hood suffered gunshot wounds to the head from “an unknown offender” and died from their injuries at a local hospital. The sad news follows Squeak and MFnMelo‘s collaborative EP En Route, which was released earlier this June. Pivot Gang also shared a statement in regards to Squeak’s death: We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of one of our own, Squeak Pivot. We appreciate the support from the community at this time and ask tha...
Disney+ Drops Action-Packed Trailer for ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Anime Series
Disney+ has dropped off the official trailer for Star Wars: Visions, an upcoming animated anthology series from Lucasfilm comprised of nine short films made by seven leading Japanese anime studios. “Lucasfilm is partnering with seven of the most talented anime studios in Japan to bring their signature style and unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy to this inspired new series,” James Waugh, executive producer and VP Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm, told Deadline. “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation, each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be, and celebrates a galaxy that has been such an inspiration to so many visionary storytellers.” Take a look at the fu...
