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Adele’s 21 Brought Sincerity to Pop Music When It Needed It Most
Editor’s Note: Consequence has been around long enough that so many of the new albums that originally turned us on to music are now celebrating their first milestone anniversaries. As we begin to reflect on these records, you can catch our updated assessments here. It’s September 2011, and London’s breathtaking Royal Albert Hall is filled with over 5,000 music fans. (Oh, how I miss live music.) On stage, a 23-year-old Adele has the undivided attention of every eye, every ear, every soul, as she tells the story of “Someone Like You,” the overwhelmingly successful second single from her sophomore album, 21. “I didn’t have that one song that I believed myself on…that one song that moved me,” she explains to the crowd. “And it’s important that I do feel like that … so I have the confidence to ...
Seth Rogen Keeps Telling “Fascist” Ted Cruz to “Fuck Off” on Twitter
Throughout quarantine, many of us have picked up new hobbies like baking bread, sewing quilts, playing board games, or exercising. Seth Rogen also has a new pastime: calling Ted Cruz a fascist and telling him to “fuck off”. As Uproxx points out, the 38-year-old actor has made it his mission to tweet insults at the 50-year-old Texas senator/pathetic MAGA loyalist for being, well, a conniving piece of shit. On January 20th, the uniquely unlikable Cruz decided to engage with Rogen when the vocal anti-Trumper responded to Cruz’s dimwitted criticism of Biden rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement with a terse, “Fuck off you fascist”. Cruz replied by quote-tweeting Rogen with some insufferable bullshit about him being a rich Hollywood celebrity, and Rogen again responded concisely: “Hah...
Trapt Drummer Makes ‘Bittersweet’ Decision to Quit Band After Singer’s Political Rants
Last year was a bizarre one for many bands, but Trapt might take the WTF cake. They first made headlines in April for a feud with Ice-T, then tried to defend some rough sales numbers, and ended 2020 with a Facebook and Twitter account ban after singer Chris Taylor Brown went on some pretty cringeworthy political rants pertaining to Proud Boys and questioning systemic racism in the United States. With all that in mind, it’s really no surprise Michael Brown decided to dip the hell out. On Sunday, the drummer revealed his “bittersweet” decision to quit the band in a lengthy message on Instagram. “After playing drums for Trapt for the past couple years, I have decided to step down from the band. This is definitely a bittersweet decision,” he began before addressing (without naming names) the m...
Nandi Bushell Covers My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’
Nandi Bushell began the month learning about Britpop with a cover of Blur’s “Song 2,” and now she’s going through her “emo phase.” On Sunday, the 10-year-old uploaded a video where she drums along to My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade,” dressed in a marching band suit. “I love being able to let out all my energy after a stressful week of home learning and online exams,” she wrote in the video’s description. “My daddy said I am starting to go through an #emo phase as I discovered @My Chemical Romance this week! So so so good! I absolutely love #WelcomeToTheBLACKParade such a great song to let it all out to!” Watch her rock out below. [embedded content] Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and...
Sheila E Announces Biopic About Her ‘Beautiful’ Relationship With Prince
Sheila E. is making a biopic about her longtime relationship with Prince. On Friday, the famed percussionist announced Girl Meets Boy in a brief Facebook post that reads: “Coming soon…Sheila E. to release ‘Girl Meets Boy’, a film telling the beautiful story of her time with Prince. Stay Tuned.” Coming soon…Sheila E. to release “Girl Meets Boy”, a film telling the beautiful story of her time with Prince. Stay Tuned. 💜 Posted by Sheila E. on Friday, January 22, 2021 Sheila and the Purple One share a long history. They first met at a concert in the late ’70s but didn’t begin collaborating until the Purple Rain sessions years later (Sheila provides vocals on “Let’s Go Crazy” B-side, “Erotic City). She and her band opened for Prince during the Purple Rain tour, and t...
Breonna Taylor Grand Jurors Want Tap Dancing Attorney General Daniel Cameron Impeached
Source: Jon Cherry / Getty Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, famously called out by Megan Thee Stallion, did the absolute minimum when it came to seeking justice for Breonna Taylor, the innocent Black woman killed whiles sleeping in her bed during a botched police raid. So much so, that members of the Grand Jury are calling for his impeachment. According to 3 jurors, Cameron is a liar who told the media one thing, while telling them something totally different. Reports TMZ: The 3 grand jurors zeroed in on Cameron’s public pronouncement he put possible homicide charges on the table for the Grand Jury, but they didn’t bite. Not true, say the 3 grand jurors. They say Cameron NEVER even mentioned homicide charges were an option. The only charge that was on the table was wanton end...
Lil Kim Wants Teyana Taylor To Play Her In A Biopic
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN When it comes to producing a biopic, no one is as meticulous about the casting process these days as Lil Kim. This time around, she’s going public on who she’d like to represent her on the big screen. Page Six reports that the legendary rapper is secretly working on a project that will allow people “to know the real Kim.” The only person working in show business who can do her life story justice is Teyana Taylor. “It can only be a girl that’s from the hood that I’m from [to portray me],” Kim told Essence. “There’s nobody else in the industry at all but Teyana.” However, her Harlem roots cause a problem for the “Hardcore” rapper, admitting that her ideal girl will carry the Brooklyn grit she’s looking for in her story. “I love Teyana, but she’...
Saweetie Talks Finding True Love In Relationship With Quavo
Source: Tony Forte/WENN / WENN Saweetie and Quavo may have been dubbed “relationship goals” by 20 somethings, but according to the “Tap In” rapper she didn’t realize it was true love until Quavo shared his food. During an interview with Page Six, Saweetie revealed how Quavo swept her off her feet with none other than chicken. “The moment I realized that Quavo really loved me is when he saved me some of his food,” Saweetie said in the interview. “He gave me his last piece of chicken. I wasn’t testing him or anything, I’ll be coming out of a Zoom meeting or done doing something and he would have saved me some of his food.” The “Best Friend” rapper also added that while the couple spoils each other with lavish and expensive gifts, it’s the little things like quality time and attention th...
Wooli Releases Full Park ‘N Rave Set Featuring Unreleased Music
With in-person concerts on hold in most cities around the world, some promoters have opted to host drive-in shows. Earlier in the month, Wooli took the stage for one leg of Insomniac‘s Park ‘N Rave concert series. In addition to the in-person performance, the event was livestreamed so fans could watch from the safety of their homes. Luckily for those who may have missed the original broadcast, Wooli’s entire set has been uploaded to YouTube. Included in the recording is the unreleased melodic bass hybrid that he teased on New Year’s Day. While it was already known that AMIDY is featured on the track, Wooli tweeted that the ID is actually a collaboration with Seven Lions. This marks the second crossover between the two producers in the past month....
TroyBoi Previews Disco-Infused Single from Upcoming “V!BEZ Vol. 4” EP
Just days into 2021, TroyBoi announced that he would be releasing the next chapter in his V!BEZ EP series. Now, he’s revealed that the first single from the fourth volume will be arriving this week. The British trap heavyweight will re-imagine a disco classic for a track called “Bellz,” the introduction to his highly anticipated body of work. In the short teaser, you can hear samples from Anita Ward‘s iconic disco anthem “Ring My Bell.” Laced with vocals from the 1979 Grammy Award-winning single, the short teaser gives a small taste of TroyBoi’s modern-day rework. The nature of the preview featuring disco ball-clad dancers has led some to believe that there will be a music video attached to the release. While the video seems likely, it has no...
Steve Aoki Unveils Dim Mak and Playboy Collaborative Merch
Always one for collaborations, Steve Aoki just announced his next merchandise drop. For his latest, he has combined his flagship record label, Dim Mak, with the entertainment giant Playboy. On Twitter, a link to the shop was shared alongside a video showing off some of the new merch. In the promotional video, you can see Aoki himself model some of the new clothing. At the end, he talks about the collaboration and calls it a special release. Fans will be able to choose from a pair of hoodies, t-shirts, and long-sleeved tees featuring designs co-branded with Dim Mak and Playboy insignias. Four of the pieces feature tie-dye print while the remaining pair is solid black. Dim Mak and Playboy’s collaborative merch is available for purchase now. You can check out the comple...
VNSSA Drops New Acid House Single “Cuz of the Beat”
Budding Los Angeles DJ VNSSA’s new single “Cuz of the Beat” contains all the elements of an acid house hit. Her fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival after she teased it on Insomniac TV’s livestream just a few weeks ago. Out now via Noizu’s Techne Records, this solo song further reinforces VNSSA as a force to be reckoned with. “Cuz of the Beat” combines 303s with funky synths and simplistic yet catchy vocals for a groovy acid house result. The beat is dark, intoxicating, and highly danceable. “This track is one of my heavier ones,” the producer shared on her social media. VNSSA put her name on the map with the Dirtybird Records family. In 2019, she teamed up with house duo Walker & Royce for both “Rave Grave” and “Word,” with the l...
