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Ravyn Lenae x Childish Gambino Reflect on “One Wish”
With her Bird's Eye release date approaching, Ravyn Lenae is continuing to unearth singles from the dreamy sophomore delivery. The latest cut – entitled "One Wish" – features Childish Gambino, fresh off his Bando Stone & The New World LP, and focuses on the songstress's relationship with her father."'One Wish' is one of the most important songs on the album because it highlights the complex relationship I’ve had with my Dad," she explained in a statement. View this post on InstagramA post shared by @ravynlenae"The lyrics remember my 10th birthday and feeling upset that he couldn’t make it. It was important for me to address these built-up emotions in song in order for us to now be on a beautiful path of genuinely learning [about] each other and rekindling. Something valuable I’ve lear...
Cop Who Killed Sonya Massey Was Discharged From The Military
It appears that the violent death of Sonya Massey at the hands of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson was preventable. Well, we already knew that just by looking at the police bodycam footage that clearly shows the shooting was unnecessary, but it’s also arguable that Massey might still be alive if police agencies […]
Lady Gaga’s portrayal of Harley Quinn was inspired by Charles Manson’s followers
Gaga’s Quinn, referred to as Lee, brings a new dimension to the character, according to director Todd Phillips. Lady Gaga’s Portrayal of Harley Quinn was Inspired by Charles Manson’s Followers Jo Vito
‘Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns’ Expansion Announced, X Reacts
Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, Ed Boon and his NetherRealm Studios crew stunned the MK fans in attendance at the panel and around the globe with the reveal of the Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns expansion and Kombat Pack 2, which will add six more fighters to the roster.
Smino Drops Nostalgic “Nokia” with Cousin Stizz
When Smino sat down with Hypebeast last month, he discussed "trying to embody characters or periods of time" in both his fashion and music. For his latest single dubbed "Nokia" – which marks just the third of 2024 – the rapper is tapping into his early 2000s nostalgia with the help of Cousin Stizz.Smi dropped the cut off rather quietly, not doing much promotion on his socials until a few hours before the drop, simply writing "new raps w/ Cousin Stizz tonite. hit my line," on X with a photo of the "Nokia" cover art.The infamous Nokia "Original Tune" ringtone opens the three-minute track before the rappers get into it."I sent you this sh*t from a Noki-a (Brrr) / This b*tch eat me up like some gnocchi, uh (B*tch) / Yeah, I whip the Tesla, it ain't got no key, bruh (B*tch) / I was f*ckin’ sha...
Cardo Got Wings Is Collecting the (Production) Infinity Stones
Hypebeast is conducting a series of conversations with producers to learn more about the oftentimes overlooked musicians behind the mixers. Cardo Got Wings has long been a key player in defining the hip-hop production zeitgeist, consistently crafting beats that push the needle on different pockets of this generation’s sonic profile, ranging from G-funk and Trap to Jungle and Electronic Rap. This year, however, Cardo found himself in his most direct spotlight moment yet, providing the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria.”“I sent Kendrick so many beats,” Cardo recounts. “I found out which beat he picked at the same time everyone else did – when he dropped it.”Cardo has been working alongside Lamar pretty consistently, first connecting with the rapper in 2016 for the untitled unmastered LP. A...
Junji Ito’s ‘Uzumaki’ Anime Is Releasing in Fall
Yesterday, at the San Diego Comic-Con, Adult Swim finally announced the official premiere date for Uzumaki, the highly-anticipated anime adaption based on one of Junji Ito’s most popular manga.The anime was first announced back in 2019 as a four-episode mini-series. While it was originally slated for a 2020 premiere on Toonami, its release date had been pushed back several times. With the latest trailer, the series’ official release is finally set in stone.Just under a minute long, the video previews more of Uzumaki’s eerie setting and unsettling atmosphere through its black and white visuals. This is topped with a spine-chilling score composed by Colin Stetson, who produced the soundtrack from Hereditary, Texas Chainsaw Massacre(2022) and The Menu.Watch the latest trailer for Uzumaki ahea...
Boj – Monica ft Blaqbonez
CLICK THIS LINK Boj – Monica ft Blaqbonez TO READ ORIGINAL POST BY NaijaMusic. The incredibly talented English-Nigerian music producer, composer, and recording artist BOJ has released a captivating new song titled “Monica.” In this amazing track, he features the musical talents of Blaqbonez, a renowned Nigerian rapper signed to Chocolate City Music. To support BOJ and enjoy some great music, listen to “Monica” as much as you can. [...] The post Boj – Monica ft Blaqbonez appeared first on NaijaMusic.
Tekno – No Forget
CLICK THIS LINK Tekno – No Forget TO READ ORIGINAL POST BY NaijaMusic. Nigerian singer-songwriter and talented artist Tekno has just released a captivating new single titled “No Forget.” This incredible track is a must-add to your playlist and represents Tekno’s latest musical offering for 2024. “No Forget” is also featured on his newest project, “Gon Gon / No Forget.” Don’t miss out on this fantastic song—give it [...] The post Tekno – No Forget appeared first on NaijaMusic.
‘Lazarus’ Will Premiere on Adult Swim in 2025
Lazarus, the highly-anticipated new anime project from Cowboy Bebop’s director, Shinichiro Watanabe, will now be looking at a release window in 2025.A year ago, the first teaser trailer for Lazarus premiered at Adult Swim Festival’s “Toonami on the Green” event. The teaser offered a glimpse into the anime’s characters and sci-fi premise, competing with an electronic and jazz soundtrack. Production will be headed by MAPPA, the studio responsible for animating spectacular projects such as Jujutsu Kaisen and the final season of Attack on Titan, while John Wick’s Chad Stahleski is onboard as the anime’s action director.Lazarus was originally set for a 2024 release. But at the San Diego Comic-Con yesterday, Adult Swim announced that the anime will premiere sometime in 2025. While no new visuals...
Ye and Ty Dolla $ign To Host ‘VULTURES’ Listening Event in Taiwan
Ye and Ty Dolla $ign are making moves to continue their VULTURES listening party ventures around the world. The first part of the project arrived in February, garnering great attention from fans globally. It was announced that VULTURES 2 was supposed to arrive shortly after, but the album has yet to see an official release. Following listening parties across the United States, in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Charlotte and Washington DC, the artists are bringing their listening party across the world ahead of the release of the second volume. The rapper duo have faced criticism in the past for not actually performing the tracks, but rather just playing a backtrack of their set. Continuing to promote their album, Ye and Ty are venturing to Asia. Earlier this summer, they an...
Best New Tracks: Mustard, Ice Spice, Jorja Smith and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by albums coming from Mustard, Ice Spice, Empire Of The Sun and Porter Robinson, with singles – a lineup of collaborative ones, specifically – coming in from Jorja Smith; Young Nudy x Metro Boomin; Cordae x Lil Wayne; Smino x Cousin Stizz; DJ Premier x Lil Wayne x Rick Ross x Big Sean and Ravyn Lenae x Childish Gambino.Mustard – Faith of a Mustard SeedLegacied producer Mustard has unveiled his fourth studio album. Faith of a Mustard Seed – which arrives on the heels of his contributions to "Not Like Us" – features 14 tracks and a solid squad of featured lyricists. Mustard kicked off the rollout with the engine-revving "Parking Lot" with T...
