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The 10 Best Moments From John Legend and Alicia Keys’ Juneteenth Verzuz Showdown
In a time of civil unrest throughout the country, Alicia Keys and John Legend’s Verzuz event was a healing balm. For more than two hours the pair played their biggest hits (20 each), including their solo songs and features. At times Keys sat at a fuschia piano as Legend took a seat behind a black piano. Other times, the pair got up and danced along to their hit songs, singing over the recordings. In addition to playing their biggest hits, Legend and Keys also performed their newest singles. More than 150,000 tuned into the event on Instagram Live at its peak. The Juneteenth-themed event — the latest in the Verzuz series created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, Keys’ husband — was also the the first in the series to be streamed on Apple TV. The Instagram Live events, which sta...
Rapper Tray Savage Dies at 26
Chief Keef’s record label signee, Tray Savage, died on Friday (June 19), Billboard can confirm. He was 26 years old. According to TMZ, who first reported the news, Tray (born Kentray Young) was shot and killed while driving around on the South Side of Chicago. He was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Canter, where he was later pronounced dead. “The entire Chief Glo Gang Family are extremely saddened about the loss of Kentray ‘Tray Savage’ Young who was taken too soon today,” a representative said in a statement. “His first love was always devoted to his fiancé, kids, family, and music. Regrettably, we can’t take back the actions done by others, but we stand firmly behind the fact that Kentray ‘Tray Savage’ Young shoul...
Beyonce Drops Surprise Song ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
Beyonce has a new song in honor of Juneteenth. The singer released “Black Parade” Friday night (June 19), which she said will support Black-owned businesses. “Happy Juneteenth Weekend! I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate each other, even in the midst of struggle. Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power,” she wrote in her Instagram post. “‘Black Parade’ celebrates you, your voice and your joy and will benefit Black-owned small businesses,” she added. A message on her website read “Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right,” and included a directory Black-owned businesses to support. Beyonce, her husband Jay-Z, Akil “Fresh” King, Br...
Chance The Rapper Criticizes J. Cole, “Yet Another L For Men Masking Patriarchy”
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty J. Cole has the streets buzzing with the release of his latest song, but depending on who you ask, reactions are all over the place and it seems even fellow rapper Chance The Rapper has something to say. On Tuesday (Jun 16), J. Cole dropped his new track, “Snow On Tha Bluff,” taking aim at who many fans have deciphered as Chicago rapper/activist Noname. While J. Cole took to Twitter to address the controversy without naming his target specifically, he did state he stood by his words before encouraging fans to follow Noname on social media citing her as a leader. “Morning. I stand behind every word of the song that dropped last night,” J. Cole tweeted. “I love and honor her as a leader in these times. She has done and is doing the reading and the listening and th...
Tory Lanez “Stupid Again,” Styles P “I’m The Sh*t” & More | Daily Visuals 6.18.20
During the Coronavirus quarantine of the past few months, Tory Lanez is one of the few artists who kept his name buzzing on social media whether it was from his Quarantine Radio show or just dropping new visuals. Today the Canadian crooner comes through with some new visuals in “Stupid Again” where once again he dismisses social distancing and masks to get up close and personal with some thick young women who are lowkey worth dying for. Just sayin.’ Back in the US Styles P shows and proves he’s still got the love from the streets in his clip to “I’m The Sh*t” which has random dudes on the block rhyming along to his verse. The one white dude in the video was the only fool that ain’t seem hype spitting P’s lines but it’s all love. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Sawee...
Officer Karen Cries For Cops To “Get A Break” After Having To Wait For McDonald’s
Source: Twitter / Twitter At a time when Black people are still being killed by police and protesters are being tear gassed and tazed, a white female officer is asking for the public to go easy on police after a local McDonald’s had a delay with her food. In a tearful rant posted online, the unidentified woman who appears to be an officer in the state of Georgia is appearing to be in a parking lot, although it’s unclear if she was still at the fast food chain where the delay occurred waiting on her food or a manager—detailing the “difficult” situation. “I got to the 2nd window to get my food. I am waiting, and I am waiting,” the woman said. “The girl comes to the window and asks me what my order was. I repeat my order and my coffee. Um. Order. And they ask me to pull up because my food is ...
Gucci Mane ft. Pooh Sheisty “Still Remember,” Casanova ft. Smoove’L “Red Light” & More | Daily Visuals 6.19.20
For the most part it looks like this summer is going to be a bust thanks to the Coronavirus still running rampant and causing everyone to stay home or walk around with masks to avoid catching a case. Gucci Mane meanwhile isn’t letting a little thing like a deadly virus keep him for turning up as in his visuals to “Still Remember” Guwop and Pooh Sheisty crew up at a Texaco bloody down and flossing cash and cars like money ain’t a thing. Speaking of squadin’ up, back in Brooklyn Casanova and Smoove’L show off a spiffy car collection while riding with their crews for their clip to “Red Light.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Ron Suno featuring Smoove’L, Ace Hood, and more. GUCCI MANE FT. POOH SHEISTY – “STILL REMEMBER” [embedded content] CASANOVA FT. SMOOVE’L – “RED LI...
Kaskade and Chemical Surf Collide on Infectious House Jam “POW POW POW”
Kaskade has had an excellent year so far, releasing his highly-anticipated Redux 004 as well as a handful of dancefloor-ready singles for fans to enjoy during their long stays at home. He’s now enlisted the help of Brazilian duo Chemical Surf for his latest offering, “POW POW POW.” “POW POW POW” drums up more energy than both Kaskade and Chemical Surf’s previous releases from this year by enchanting listeners with powerful horns, a bubbly bassline, and an addictive pre-drop vocal. The track is perfectly balanced, as Kaskade’s signature melodic touch and upbeat production add an extra layer of depth atop Chemical Surf’s crisp percussive moments. Without a doubt, this addition to Kaskade’s Arkade imprint is a welcome o...
BIJOU Taps Party Favor for G-House Anthem “WHOA”
The craving for BIJOU‘s dominant sound has been insatiable since stunning on his 2016 collaboration with Dr. Fresch, “HELLO.” With his latest offering, he’s enlisted the help of multi-faceted producer Party Favor for their G-House track “WHOA,” out via BIJOU’s Do Not Duplicate Recordings. “WHOA” is exactly what fans have come to expect from BIJOU—hypnotic and intoxicating. The pair have expertly weaved in a catchy vocal sample alongside a guttural bassline and rattling synths, making for a dancefloor filler that’ll surely make its way into setlists across the globe. According to Party Favor, a collaboration between the two is “six years in the making.” He goes on to explain that they’ve been ...
SAYMYNAME Unveils Two-Track EP “ELEVATED” Via Ultra Music
Following earlier successful releases this year, such as “Drop It 2020” and the dual EP Awakening, SAYMYNAME makes his way back to the spotlight with yet another two-track EP, unleashing ELEVATED via Ultra Music. The California-bred producer, labeled by many as the godfather of the “hard trap” genre, is undoubtedly crafting his own path, characterized by his unmatched ability to create festival gems as well as experiment with numerous different styles and bass music sounds. ELEVATED is a short-but-sweet testament to SAYMYNAME’s talent in crafting engaging and energetic gems, and includes a guest appearance from Yung Pinch. The talented rapper is no stranger to electronic music collaborations, having previously worked with the likes of Party Favor and Carnage, therefo...
Baauer Drops Highly Anticipated Audiovisual Album “PLANET’S MAD”
Baauer‘s pristine skillset has been undeniable since the early days of his illustrious career. Four years after the release of his first album Aa, the critically acclaimed producer has released his sophomore album PLANET’S MAD. PLANET’S MAD is everything fans have been waiting for combined with everything they didn’t know they needed. Taking inspiration from genres all across the board, Baauer created one of the most unique LPs released this year. Ranging from techno to trap, some of the most interesting sections can be found in “HOT 44” and “GROUP.” However, it’s hard to label one song more impressive than another, as this record is full of experimental gems. Previously released singles “REACHUPDONTSTOP̶...
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