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In Demand: Why Justin Timberlake, Coldplay and More Call Federico Vindver For Cutting-Edge Production
The alienation he felt from his classmates during the day, however, was balanced somewhat by the acceptance he found playing nighttime gigs at Black churches and Latin clubs — gigs through which he learned to use technology to live-produce his one-man act (he had competed one year of computer science school back in Argentina when a hand injury prevented him from playing piano). “One day,” he says, “I realized I have more fun doing this than actually playing jazz.” Right after graduation, he signed on as a keyboardist and producer for Lauryn Hill and continued building up his portfolio with projects for Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Pitbull, Wisin, Marc Anthony, Leona Lewis and Joss Stone. Now, when artists like Kanye West, Mariah Carey and Nick Jonas “want to ge...
Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ Reaches 1 Billion YouTube Views: ‘That Is Mind-Blowing’
According to YouTube, the video that has become the source of one of the internet’s most beloved prank memes reached daily views of over 2.3 million on April 1. As part of the celebration of reaching the billion views milestone, Astley announced that he’s releasing a limited-edition (2,500) numbered and signed 7″ blue vinyl single. Back in February, Astley got a kick out of a cover of one of his other iconic songs, “Together Forever,” from The Voice coaches Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. Check out Astley’s celebratory tweets and the original video (no rolling, we promise) below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wit...
iHeartMedia Strikes Multiyear Deal With NBA for 20 Podcasts
iHeartMedia has reached a multiyear podcast deal with the NBA that will result in more than 20 podcasts over the next four years, the audio giant said on Wednesday. The podcast deal comes three months after iHeartMedia announced it was creating a podcast network for the NFL as part of a multiyear, exclusive partnership. The NBA’s podcasts, which will be co-produced by iHeartRadio and the NBA, will include a mix of content from the NBA’s archives, player commentary, league news and insider analyses. The first show is expected to premiere this fall, iHeartMedia said. It’s not immediately clear which athletes will participate in the podcasts. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a datin...
The Princess Diaries Soundtrack Captured Teen Pop’s Golden Age
By Yasmine Shemesh A couple years ago, after a cozy movie night at home, the former teen pop singer Myra’s daughter grabbed her mother’s hands. They had just finished watching The Princess Diaries, which ends with Myra’s glittering 2001 single, “Miracles Happen (When You Believe),” playing in a ballroom as protagonist Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi spins around in joy after formally accepting her role as princess of Genovia. “Mom,” Myra’s daughter said, the singer recalled to MTV News. “Are you really going to go on the rest of your life not doing what you love?” The song’s themes of hope and perseverance had moved her to tell Myra, who had stepped away from performing years earlier to raise her child and go to college, to pursue her singing career again. That’s the power of the fil...
Lady Gaga Is Back In Center Frame In Gorgeous House Of Gucci Poster
Lady Gaga is returning to the screen in a new true crime film. She will appear in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, starring as the notorious Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of killing her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci in an infamous court trial back in 1998. And on Thursday (July 29), she gave a sneak peek at the upcoming production. The “Rain on Me” singer took to Instagram to share a promotional poster for the movie in which she dons pearly white jewelry and a net veil partially covering her face. As Reggiani, she presents herself like a beautiful black widow in the aftermath of her husband’s death. Gaga captioned the post with one word: “Stasera.” Stasera can be translated from Italian to English as “this evening.” Is this a hint that there will be a trailer for House of Gucc...
Nas Announces Sequel Album ‘King’s Disease II’
Nas has shared the cover art and release date for a new album. The sequel to his 2020 LP of the same name, King’s Disease II is out from Mass Appeal Records at midnight EST on August 6, marking the 14th studio album from the influential rapper. Its acclaimed predecessor King’s Disease, cinched Nas’ first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Album earlier this year. Last month, Nas shared an expanded 16-track version of his sophomore album It Was Written in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The new edition includes two new cuts: “Silent Murder” and “Street Dreams (Bonus Verse).” Nas was also among the rappers that broke ground at the construction site of the future Universal Hip Hop Museum in May. Located in the South Bronx, the museum is scheduled to open in 2023. In other music news, Hul...
KDrew Revives Halsey’s “Graveyard” With Haunting Future Bass Remix: Listen
It’s no secret that Halsey‘s music is among the most popular for dance music producers to rework. But out of all the skeletons in the vast graveyard of remix attempts over the years, very few have proved ageless. That brings us to yesterday, when renowned electronic music producer KDrew brought Halsey’s 2019 single “Graveyard” back from the dead to produce a haunting remix. Processing the acoustic plucks of the original with a warm fuzz, he repurposes the track into an aching indie dance number that moonlights as a soaring future bass jam. The drops here flutter with a euphoric punch, as trembling vocal chops float atop bubbly, frenetic chords. KDrew manages to manipulate Halsey’s vocals in a markedly unique way, lacing them with a plethora of layers—and...
Here’s That Creepy Daft Punk-Breaking Bad Deepfake You Ordered
Daft Punk have been reincarnated as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. Because, well, 2021. In the joyless absence of both Daft Punk and Breaking Bad, someone decided to create a deepfake marrying the two in a video as creepy as it is magnificent. For those unfamiliar with the scourge of deepfakes, they are fake bits of media that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to replace a person in an image or video with the likeness of another. Designed for deception, deepfakes are dangerous and have largely been developed for the purposes of political hoaxes, celebrity porn videos, and fake news. However, this particular deepfake is a treat. Or nightmare fuel, depending on your sense of humor. It depicts the show’s legendary protagonists bop...
5 Cant-Miss Rising Artists at HARD Summer 2021
It’s finally HARD Summer week, and SoCal EDM fans are fired up. After taking last year off as a result of the pandemic, Insomniac Events’ esteemed festival will now debut at the newly expanded NOS Events Center this weekend in San Bernardino. Due to heat and COVID-19 safety concerns, the event will have all open air stages, with the exception of the Pink Stage. The diverse lineup features a wide range of electronic music artists as well as a number of the biggest artists in the hip-hop scene, such as Future and 2 Chainz. For many, it’s not their first rodeo. Some of the fest’s longtime favorites, such as RL Grime, DJ Snake, and Malaa are set to take the stage for the nth time. On the other hand, several rising artists will be performing that you may or may not be familiar with. For a...
HARD Summer Shares 2021 Set Times and Festival Map
It’s HARD Summer week, and the organizers of the famed SoCal festival have announced its set times and festival map. Standing out on the festival map are the ample misting stations and shaded, grassy areas to keep revelers cool throughout the day, as temperatures are expected to reach around 100°. With four open air stages (the Pink Stage will be tented) and multiple walkways, the spacious venue should give attendees plenty of room to dance and stay cool. Fans can have some extra fun at the Corona Electric Beach tent, Red Bull tent, ferris wheel, and even some pools in the VIP section at the Hard Stage. Check out the festival map below. The set times have been released and as always, that comes with stressful conflicts of favorite artists playing at the same time. How will you choose betwe...
Cassidy ft. Lazarus & Devon Culture “Can’t Do It Alone,” Yung Bleu & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie “Ghetto Love Birds” & More | Daily Visuals 7.27.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Atashian / Getty Cassidy’s been in the rap game for damn near two decades and though he hasn’t experienced the success he saw when he was telling everyone “I’m A Hustla,” the man still got bars for fans to munch on. Looking like he hasn’t aged a day since Swizz Beatz introduced him to the game, Cass comes through with some new work in the Lazarus and Devon Culture assisted “Can’t Do It Alone” where the Illadelphia rapper politics at a house party where’s no kids are allowed but there seems to be much play in the field. On a softer note, Yung Bleu experiences the struggles that can come with being a Black man in a relationship in a racist world for the A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie assisted visuals to “Ghetto Love Birds.” Police sure know how to f*ck up date...
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Hypebeast Alert: A New Coach x BAPE Collaboration Is Here [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Coach / BAPE / Coach / BAPE If you thought monogram season was behind us, think again. Coach has unveiled a new capsule with BAPE. Source: Coach / BAPE / Coach / BAPE As spotted on High Snobiety the American luxury design house is taking things to the streets with their newest drop. Their second collection with the iconic streetwear brand meshes both of their signature marks quite nicely. Celebrating the shared optimistic and authentic attitude of their hometowns, New York and Tokyo, the collection of ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and accessories combines BAPE’s authority in streetwear with Coach’s legacy of craftsmanship. To bring the pieces to life Coach has enlisted the talents of Cordae’, Meg Thee Stallion, Michael B. Jordan and Selena G...
