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DJ Matt Black Drops Tech House Thumper “Tha Freak”
DJ Matt Black has arrived with “Tha Freak,” delivering a club-driven tech house bomb for the masses. Black wastes no time here, kicking off the track with a driving kick-snare pattern serenaded by a chugging bassline. He eventually introduces the song’s main vocal refrain, “Let me see you turn into the freak,” which invites listeners to release their inhibitions—a motif we can all agree with after a year in isolation. A long bridge builds the tension as the producer filters in punchy snares, ultimately culminating in a catchy house drop. It’s here where the groovy song really hits its stride, thanks to the clever use of cowbells and crisp open hi-hats. “Tha Freak” does well to incorporate sounds of the underground as well as the mod...
Margo Price to Release Live From the Other Side EP
This time last year, Margo Price released the great That’s How Rumors Get Started. So, what better way to celebrate the year anniversary of her album than to release a new EP? That’s exactly what the singer-songwriter is planning on doing. Titled Live From the Other Side, the collection is out next Friday, July 16. It will include a new version of “Hey Child,” which features guest vocalists Adia Victoria, Allison Russell, Kam Franklin and Kyshona Armstrong. Price and company performed the new version (in a prerecorded fashion) on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which you can watch below. [embedded content] In addition to “Hey Child,” other songs on the EP include a cover the Beatles’ “Help,” which also features the four vocalists and a solo version of “That’s How Rumors Get Starte...
Listen to a Previously Unheard George Harrison Demo, ‘Cosmic Empire’
Not too long ago, details were revealed of a massive box set for George Harrison’s classic solo debut album All Things Must Pass. The first song from that set has been released, and it’s a good one. For the first time, you can hear “Cosmic Empire,” and the story behind the song is almost as good as the song itself. According to a release, when Harrison commenced work on what would be All Things Must Pass, Harrison cooked up a whole batch of songs in the first two days, including a bunch that were unreleased. “Cosmic Empire” was one of the songs from the second day (May 27, 1970). The tune was cut with former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr on drums, bassist Klaus Voormann and Phil Spector producing. The other songs that didn’t make the cut on All Things Must Pass include “Going Down To G...
Khalid To Debut New Song for Astronauts Aboard the Virgin Galactic Spaceflight
Six astronauts will be among the first people to hear Khalid’s new single aboard the Virgin Galactic spaceship Unity when the spaceflight launches this weekend, according to Rolling Stone. “New Normal” will play for the entire crew to hear ahead of the livestreamed takeoff. Unity will take off in the early hours of Sunday, July 11, with a crew that includes Virgin Galactic’s founder Richard Branson, who will be evaluating the private astronaut experience. This flight will be the 22nd spaceflight for the space tourism company and its first fully-crewed mission. Upon the spaceship’s return to Earth, Khalid will perform the song for the crew in-person. “I am so excited and honored to be performing at this historic event,” Khalid said in a statement. “It’s always been a dream of mine to go to ...
Azealia Banks Releases ‘F*ck Him All Night’ Single
Azealia Banks is back with a new sultry single produced by Galcher Lustwerk. Entitled “F*ck Him All Night,” the song is expected to be the first single from Banks’ long-awaited upcoming album Fantasea 2: The Second Wave. The single’s artwork showcases Kanye West’s name written across Banks’ nails. It’s unclear if the song is explicitly referencing West. For Lustwerk, the new song is his first production credit on another artist’s work. Additionally, he has worked on Ghostly International, White Material and a 2013 mixtape for Blowing Up The Workshop. “F*ck Him All Night” is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Youtube. Take a listen to the track below: In related news, check out Azealia Banks’ Lex Luger-produced song “Black Madonna.” Read Full Article
IDK Returns With Introspective New Album ‘USEE4YOURSELF’
IDK has returned with a new album, titled USEE4YOURSELF, featuring a slew of top-shelf talent, including Young Thug, Offset, Rico Nasty, T-Pain, Swae Lee, Sevyn Streeter and Slick Rick, among several others. The record showcases IDK’s musical and personal maturation since his debut album, Is He Real, in 2019. There is of course the classic dance bangers, but a majority of the album finds the rapper reflecting on his experiences with fame, family life and the various obstacles and triumphs that have made him the person he is today. “The idea of love is a complicated thing,” he wrote on Instagram under the album’s initial announcement in June. “It’s even more complicated for a black man in an environment that limits your vulnerability. I needed the truth to heal. I’m only now starting t...
Nicki Minaj and BIA Team Up for ‘Whole Lotta Money’ Remix
Nicki Minaj united with BIA for a remix of her single “Whole Lotta Money,” announcing the remix to fans on Minaj’s Instagram Live. The Los Angeles rapper’s single is from her EP For Certain, which was released last year. Since its 2020 debut, the original “Whole Lotta Money” accumulated over 70 million streams on Spotify. In addition to peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard charts, the song has made waves on TikTok. Minaj recently released her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty on streaming platforms. The mixtape was padded with a new song featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, in addition to several unreleased singles that have floated around the internet for years. Currently, Minaj has an as-of-yet untitled docuseries coming to HBO Max soon. Additionally, the star is working on a new album. ...
18-Year-Old Pokémon TCG Site PokeBeach Hacked for Attempted Ransom
With an ever-growing interest in Pokémon trading cards, a group of professional hackers decided to meddle with the 18-year-old site, PokeBeach, in an attempt to blackmail the site’s creator, Jon Sahagian. The hackers tampered with the popular Pokémon TCG site last week as they deleted approximately two decades of files from the servers and continued to run scripts in order to remove backup files. According to Sahagian, also known as Water Pokémon Master, the hackers aimed to hold a copy of the site hostage in exchange for payment. Their efforts were halted by the site’s hosts right after the backup files have been deleted, so the site’s archive of news articles, forum posts and user data were not affected. “I consider PokeBeach a monument to the Pokemon TCG,” stated Sahagian in the explana...
Kylian Mbappé Unveiled as FIFA 22 Cover Star For Second Year Running
Nike Brings Together Kylian Mbappé and LeBron James for “The Chosen 2” Reworking the LeBron 18 and Mercurial silhouettes. Jan 6, 2021 25,702 Hypes NFL Legends Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes to Star on ‘Madden NFL 22’ Cover The game will introduce a number of new features. Jun 17, 2021 2,558 Hypes PSG’s Kylian Mbappé Will Be the Cover Athlete for ‘FIFA 21’ Appearing on the standard cover, as well as the game’s “Champions” and “Ultimate” editions. Jul 22, 2020 6,952 Hypes Nike Unveils Mbappé’s Mercurial Superfly Rosa A modernized take on the original 2008 silhouette. Aug 25, 2020 5,690 Hypes
Logic Is Back Again With Acoustic-Heavy Single “Get Up”
Not long after ending his short-lived retirement, Logic has returned with yet another single called “Get Up” via Bobby Boy Records and Def Jam. Set to acoustic guitar strumming layered with light percussion, the rapper switches pace and sings about overcoming hardships and finding success. “I been down but right now I’m way up,” he sings. “I’m too up like a layup, I walk up in Def Jam like f*ck ya’ll, pay up.” In July 2020, Logic announced that his sixth album, No Pressure, would be his last and that he was retiring from music. After signing an exclusive deal with Twitch, he pivoted to streaming full-time, but less than a year later, reentered the rap scene on June 16 with the statement “I’m back,” — a nod to Michael Jordan’s iconic NBA return announcement. “I retired, but I’ve been making...
Song of the Week: Courtney Barnett Returns With the Graceful and Grounded “Rae Street”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Courtney Barnett sheds light on the special details in everyday experiences. Courtney Barnett sings like she’s talking to an old friend. This doesn’t just apply to her rambling, folksy delivery that recalls Bob Dylan, but to her lyrics, too, telling stories that feel familiar despite the inclusion of specific details. Five years ago, Barnett was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, and in those years since, she’s continued to develop her authentic repertoire, with “Rae Street” as the latest addition. Ahead of her recently...
Deftones Postpone North American Tour with Gojira Until Spring 2022
One of 2021’s most highly anticipated tours will have to wait until 2022. Deftones have just announced that they’re postponing their summer North American outing with Gojira until next spring. The news comes roughly one month before the tour was supposed to kick off. As it was, the tour had already been postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic. Despite the fact that many bands will start touring again this summer and fall, Deftones felt that “uncertainty still remains in different markets throughout the country,” and decided that it would be best to wait until next year. The rescheduled trek will now take place in the spring, kicking off April 14th in Portland, Oregon, and running through May 28th in Minneapolis. The new itinerary includes three added dates in Las Vegas, Cincinnati, and Nas...
