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VIDEO: Rema – Why
Check out this brand-new music video coming from Rema – Why. Sensational Nigerian singer, Rema premieres the official music video for his single “Why”. The single was released 2 years ago and has been subject to much anticipation from fans after it was released. The singer finally shares it this summer and it’s lit just like we thought. This single revolves around the team of love and heart breaks as Rema pours out his heart after being rejected by a certain lady. It takes after a western pop genre and you need to enjoy this adaptation from the singer. The video was shot in the United States during the lockdown and was directed by Kaunda Caleb off the staples of Omah Lay Productions. Watch and enjoy Rema – Why video below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are look...
Reekado Banks – Raise Your Hands ft Teni
Check out this brand-new song coming from Reekado Banks – Raise Your Hands ft Teni. Sensational singer, Reekado Banks is out with another tune this summer which he tags “Raise Your Hands” featuring Teni. After releasing his last hit single in “Chargie” featuring Teejay and Lord Afrixana, he returns again with this one alongside Teni. Teni brought her sensational vibes here and with her endearing vocals to match that of Reeky’s sonorous delivery, there couldn’t have been a better combo. It’s a tune that talks about education, freedom and a liberal society for all including children. This tune received production from number one producer himself, Pheelz who recently dropped an EP where he asked us to hear him out. Reekado Banks is not slowing down anytime soon and if you are grinding on Char...
Yemi Alade Announces “Empress” Album U.S Tour
Self-acclaimed African music queen, Yemi Alade has announced that she will be touring the U.S with her latest album. The queen shared the announcement via her Instagram handle displaying the some details of her United States “Empress” album tour. According to her, the tickets will be available online from tomorrow Friday, 16th for everyone to book. The Empress album was her 5th studio album since she entered into the Nigerian music space and she outdid herself on that music project. The album was released in 2020 and featured the likes of Patoranking and Rudeboy. Some of the cities she will be touring include; Las Vegas, North Adams, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York, Toronto, Montreal, and Berkeley. She also revealed the dates she will be touring the cities. See her post belo...
Steven Spielberg Expands Cast for Upcoming Netflix Movie Based on His Childhood
Earlier this year, Steven Spielberg unveiled plans to produce a semi-autobiographical movie “loosely based on his childhood,” likely set to land on Netflix in 2022. In a casting announcement for the untitled film on Thursday, Amblin Partners, Spielberg’s production company named after his 1968 short film, disclosed that three young actors will take on the roles of “high school classmates of the young, aspiring filmmaker at the center of the story.” Chloe East (HBO Max‘s Generation), Oakes Fegley (The Goldfinch and Wonderstruck) and Isabelle Kusman, who will make her feature film debut in an untitled Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film this year, have been confirmed to play Spielberg’s childhood friends. They join a cast that includes Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butt...
2021 Cannes Film Festival Was Briefly Evacuated Due to a ‘Suspicious Package’
The 74th annual Cannes Film Festival was briefly put on lockdown due to what initially appeared to be a bomb scare, Variety reported this morning. At 3 p.m. local time, police said that “they had found a suspicious package in a storage area at the back of the building and that they were preparing to investigate” while the festival was in full swing at the Palais des Festivals, according to Variety. People in the Debussy theater and in the wing closest were evacuated, disrupting the scheduled screening of Hong Sang-Soo’s In Front Of Your Face. Shortly after that announcement, police set up a security perimeter around the building and a bomb squad destroyed the package, causing a small explosion, France Info reported. Police then tweeted a “return to normal” message. The incident didn’t inte...
Here’s How Much Each Music Streaming Platform Pays Per Stream
Streaming has become the most popular form of music consumption in recent years, accounting for roughly 64% of all recorded music revenues according to the RIAA US sales database. One of the most common questions, especially for musicians, is how those revenues are broken down, and how much each artist gets paid per stream. Though that number differs with every streaming service, most artists are in agreement that it’s not nearly enough. The most popular service, Spotify, accounts for over 44% of the market share. However, despite how favorable it is with consumers, the streaming giant pays an average of only $0.00348 per stream, according to data sourced from The Trichordist. To put that into perspective, an artist earning three tenths of a cent per stream would make ...
Swedish House Mafia Are Back—Watch Them Speak About Their New Single, “It Gets Better”
After a hiatus and years of cryptic messages and one-off performances, superstar EDM trio Swedish House Mafia have finally returned with new music. An anthemic new single called “It Gets Better” was released today, confirming all of the rumors and speculation from fans around the world. The elusive trio, comprising Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello, spoke with Zane Lowe from Apple Music 1 about how the new song came to fruition, and how time apart and the pandemic brought them back together. “COVID actually helped us in this process, as weird as it might sound, because otherwise we might not have gotten where we are today,” said Axwell. “We had the time to pick up and start again. And we make and remake and retry and regr...
Jeff LaBar, Cinderella Guitarist, Dies at 58
Jeff LaBar, the guitarist best known for his work in the glam metal band Cinderella, has died at the age of 58. His publicist confirmed the news in a statement following an Instagram post by LaBar’s son, Tantric guitarist Sebastian LaBar. My father, my hero, my idol, passed away today,” the younger LaBar wrote. “I’m currently at a loss for words. I love you pop!” The surviving members of Cinderella released a statement of their own, which you can see below: Heavy hearts cannot begin to describe the feeling of losing our brother Jeff. The bond between us over decades of creating music and touring the world is something that we as a band uniquely shared. Those memories with Jeff will be forever alive in our hearts. It’s unimaginable that one of our band brothers has left us. We’re sending hi...
The Weeknd Invests in Company That Sells Personalized Songs From Artists
The Weeknd has invested in a company that allows people to buy personalized songs from artists called Songfinch, according to Music Business Worldwide. The Chicago-based company promises to provide customers with an original recorded song within three to seven days. Songfinch’s website advertises that for $199 USD, it gives customers the opportunity to transform “their favorite stories, memories and shared details into one-of-a-kind songs that make for unforgettable gifts.” The custom song service offers people the option to select the style and mood of a song and share stories and memories to inspire lyrics, as well as to specify the occasion and preferred gender of the vocalist. From there, the company chooses an artist from their own community to write and record the song and delivers i...
Bartees Strange on Independent Venue Week, Upcoming Music
“I’m ready to move on to the next thing,” Bartees Strange tells SPIN. It’s a logical impulse, especially since his debut LP, 2020’s Live Forever, restlessly shuffles through genres — indie-rock, folk, emo, hip-hop, soul — like playing cards. October also wasn’t the most optimal time for a life-changing career move: With COVID-19 grinding live music to a halt, Strange couldn’t organically advance the momentum of his late-night spots or year-end accolades. Not that he’s complaining. “I’m just grateful,” he says. “Going into the pandemic, I was working a full-time job and trying to figure out how to do music more. Now I look at my calendar and it’s just music stuff. It’s incredible.” But now, knee-deep into recording another album, and with an actual tour launching in September, he’s ready to...
Foo Fighters Reschedule L.A. Show Following Positive COVID-19 Test
Foo Fighters had planned to play The Forum in Los Angeles this weekend, but on Wednesday night the group announced that they were pushing the show to a later date because of a positive COVID-19 test within their team. “Despite having made every effort to follow CDC Covid protocols and local laws, there has been a confirmed Covid-19 case within the Foo Fighters organization,” the band’s announcement read on Instagram. “Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of the band, crew and most of all the fans, Saturday’s show at the Los Angeles Forum is being postponed to a later date. The new date will be announced shortly. Tickets for the July 17th date will be honored for the new date.” Foo Fighters did not disclose who had tested positive for the noel coronavirus. Check ou...
Yves Tumor Surprise Releases New EP The Asymptotical World: Stream
Yves Tumor has surprise released the new EP The Asymptotical World. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. This is the groundbreaking artist’s first studio set since 2020’s Heaven to a Tortured Mind, which was one of the best albums of the year. The Asymptotical World was co-produced and engineered by longtime collaborator Yves Rothman. It features six tracks, including the deliriously delightful single “Jackie,” as well as “Tuck” which boasts guest work from NAKED. Starting in September you can catch Yves Tumor on tour. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or on the secondary market here. Advertisement Related Video The Asymptotical World EP Tracklist: Advertisement The Asymptotical World EP Tracklist:01. Jackie02. Crushed Velvet03. Secrecy Is...
