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BTS Serenade with Sweet “Stay Gold” Single: Stream
BTS are releasing a new Japanese-language album next month titled Map of the Soul : 7 ~ The Journey ~. The 13-track effort expands on the excellent Map of the Soul : 7 from earlier this year, boasting two new original songs. One of those, “Stay Gold”, has been released today and it features the K-pop boyband in full serenade mode. “Stay gold, even in a dream/ Stay gold/ I’ll find you,” BTS sing during the swooning chorus. “Stay gold, gold/ I want to see you/ Stay gold/ You are everything/ Stay gold/ For everyone.” It’s the perfect sweet morsel of love and warmth the world needs right about now. Hear it for yourself below. This new offering comes just as BTS made chart history in Japan. According to Forbes, newly released mid-year reports show that BTS topped the country’s 2020 album ...
Cat Power Pays Tribute to Cassius’ Philippe Zdar with Cover of “Toop Toop”: Stream
Cat Power (photo by Inez & Vinoodh) and Cassius’ Philippe Zdar (photo via Dyane de Serigny) Today marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Cassius’ Philippe Zdar. To honor the late French producer, his friend and collaborator Cat Power has shared a cover of Cassius’ 2006 hit “Toop Toop”. Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) and Zdar worked together numerous times over the years, with the former appearing on a handful of tracks on Cassius’ 2016 LP Ibifornia. Zdar even worked pro-bono on Cat Power’s classic 2012 album Sun. Their close relationship led Marshall to pay homage to Zdar at his funeral, where she teamed with -M- (French rocker Matthieu Chedid) for a performance of “Toop Toop”. Zdar’s widow, Dyane de Serigny, recalled in a press release how she joined the duo at Cas...
The Know’s ‘Quarantine Dream’ Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here is Los Angeles-based dream pop band the Know: A mixture of dreamy tunes, some old and some great new stuff mostly found in various shoegaze and dream pop Facebook groups. Turns out people are doing some good stuff out there, all of these have been on rotation in our home the last few weeks Incidentally, most of the old well-worn classics were added by Dan, most of the brand new stuff from Jennifer, make of that what you will. The playlist is, for the most part, warm, fuzzy, comforting stuff, hopefully, a little pick me up for difficult times. DAN Julee Cruise – “The World Spins”It could have been any number of her songs from this...
Atlanta Cops Reportedly BIG MAD, Call Out Sick In Response To Garrett Rolfe Being Charged
Source: Christian Science Monitor / Getty Some members of the Atlanta PD are BIG MAD because one of their own deservingly so got slapped with murder charges. Following fired Atlanta PD officer Garrett Rolfe being hit with 11 charges following the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. According to insiders within the force, there was an “unusual number” amount of officers calling out “sick” and not even responding to calls in several of the city zones. When news of the “call outs” hit social media, the Atlanta Police Department was prompted to actually issue a statement on Twitter addressing the issue calling the claims inaccurate. According to the tweet, the “department was experiencing a higher than usual number of call-outs with the incoming shift,” and they had enough resources to handle a...
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Bronx Bite Back: Cardi B Claps At Trolls Who Say She Edits Her Photos [Video]
Source: MIAMI BEACH, FL – OCTOBER 06: (L-R) Trina and Cardi B attend the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 6, 2017 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Cardi B just wants to mix her designer and Fashion Nova but the haters won’t let her live her best life. She recently put some of her doubters in check in signature fashion. As spotted on Page Six the Bronx Bombshell posted a fiery picture of her in a two-piece bikini that not only showed her new short haircut but also her redone peacock tattoo. While she looked great folks on the internet still found some way to be unhappy. Almost instantly her Instagram was flooded with salty comments alluding to her editing her photos. Apparently the trolls trolled so hard that Bardi felt it was necessary to respond to th...
Former Atlanta Cop Garrett Rolfe Charged With Felony Murder In Rayshard Brooks Case
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty As the tragic murder of Rayshard Brooks is still fresh on the minds of protestors in Atlanta and nationwide, a charge has been levied upon one of the officers in the case. Garrett Rolfe, a former officer with the Atlanta Police Department, has been charged with felony murder. Local outlet WSB-TV reports that Rolfe faces a total of 10 charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage, and oath of office violations. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard also announced at a Wednesday (June 17) news conferences the charges for Officer Devin Brosnan, who faces three charges of aggravated assault, violation of oath, and failing to render timely medical aid. Rolfe faces a potential life sentence for the felony murder charge, while Brosnan...
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Beyoncé Drops New Song “Black Parade” [Listen]
Source: Mondadori Portfolio / Getty You really didn’t think Beyoncé wouldn’t drop some type of protest song during these tumultuous times did you? Late on this Juneteenth, Jay-Z’s better half released a new song called “Black Parade.” “Motherland drip on me,” goes the song’s refrain. Production credit on the resounding, horn and flute-laced track goes to Beyoncé herself and Derek Dixie. Listen to Bey get “pandemic fly on the runway” below. Of course, it’s a Tidal exclusive. Yes, there is also an extended version. HipHopWired Radio Our staff has picked their favorite stations, take a listen… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make mo...
Cyclo-Flo’ – Hood Lullaby + Over What?
Check out this brand new tune from Cyclo-Flo’ – Hood Lullaby + Over What? out now! Uber-talented Nigerian rapper Cyclo-Flo’ comes forward with two brand new singles for his teeming fans. “Hood Lullaby” is a World and Afrobeats fusion with influences from hip-hop. It is a realistic, yet metaphorical allusion to the struggles of making it out from your dungeon. “Over What?” is a perfect blend of contemporary hip-hop and Afro-specific imagery. It is about that friend that everyone has, but never quite figures out until certain success has been achieved. Listen to Cyclo-Flo’ – “Hood Lullaby” below! Listen to Cyclo-Flo’ – “Over What?” below! Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back ...
Tidal and Amazon Music to Release “First Time on Digital” Kraftwerk Projects in Dolby Atmos
If you’re a diehard Kraftwerk fan and you don’t subscribe to either Tidal or Amazon Music, now is the time because a handful of the legendary group’s releases are set to be released for the first time. Starting on July 3rd, the music platforms will be rolling out Dolby Atmos Music versions of previous Kraftwerk projects. Dolby Atmos Music mixes “create a fully-encompassing soundstage which makes listeners feel like they’re inside the music.” Songs created using the technology lend to a more immersive experience because their creators are able to strategically place distinct audio elements into a three-dimensional sound field, which isn’t possible in stereo. Among the “first time on digital” releases that Tidal and Amazon a...
Channel Tres Delivers Sensual Remix of Joji’s “Gimme Love”
If you don’t know the name Channel Tres, that needs to change. The Los Angeles-based hip-house producer has been taking the industry by storm since his widely praised self-titled 2018 EP and has only continued to rise. He’s now joined forces with 88Rising sensation Joji to deliver a downtempo remix of his 2020 hit “Gimme Love.” The two prove to be a match made in collaborative heaven, complementing each other through their unique styles. Tres slows things down in his remix, creating a smooth, soulful production. It’s one of those tracks that will have you swaying without even realizing it. With the ideal blend of funky jazz and house melodies, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your weekend. He matches Joji’s jump cuts in his own way, flipping...
Adventure Club Stuns with Wobbly “Back To You” Featuring Sara Diamond
While Adventure Club has been relatively quiet this year with just two other official releases under their belt, they’re making every track count. This time around, they’ve tapped their previous collaborator Sara Diamond to lay vocals on their bass-laden single “Back To You,” released via Ultra Music. “Back To You” is every part of what Adventure Club fans love about the duo fused with the growth brought on by the new decade. Soaring synths lead into aggressive bass wobbles, creating a melancholic undertone with the help of Diamond’s chops. The track draws back to some of their previous works, such as “Save Me (feat. Adara),” albeit with a more refined sound. “Back To You” is the second single relea...
Above & Beyond Finally Deliver the Tearjerking “Reverie” with Zoë Johnston
The wait is finally over for the Anjunabeats family because “Reverie” is finally here. This Above & Beyond ID had been at the top of everyone’s release wishlist since its debut at Group Therapy 350 in Prague last year. It’s one of those instant tear-inducing tracks that sends chills down your spine as soon as longtime collaborator Zoë Johnston unleashes her angelic voice upon us. As the title proclaims, the single will transport the listener into a state of daydream. In the release, they’ve included both a club mix and extended mix to power you through the weekend and beyond. “Reverie” definitely has all the elements to be the trio’s next big hit, channeling the same sensations “Good for Me” and R...
