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Inaugural Black Music Summit Headed to Ibiza in Summer 2023
The inaugural Black Music Summit (BMS) is coming to the island of Ibiza in summer 2023. Founded by WME agent Jordan Hallpike and Kenny Eshinlokun, founder of creative agency Taboo, the event is described as a “social enterprise invested in the global development and celebration of Black music talent” on both the creative and executive fronts. In a release announcing the forthcoming event, Eshinlokun further explains that the summit’s goal is “to give the next generation a chance to have more opportunities and a better experience in the music industry than many Black people have had to date. The BMS will offer Black musicians, creators and music industry professionals the opportunity to be seen and heard and, hopefully, reduce the amount of future discriminative challenges many Black people...
Team Camila Singers Enter Battle With Whitney Houston Cover on ‘The Voice’
Peak Whitney Houston was impossible to beat. Clearly Andrew Igbokidi and Zach Newbould read the memo when they engaged in a Battle Tuesday night (Oct. 25) for NBC’s The Voice. The Team Camila singers went to work with Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” steering it into different territory. The pair stripped it down, creating a midtempo number with few clues to the shiny ‘80s original. “Zach your voice really shined,” enthuses Gwen Stefani. “It was like an alternative sounding voice in a pop song. I like the contrast of that.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Igbokidi, she comments, had great range and unexpected runs. “And you are very beautiful, it was stunning when you came out.” John Legend also picked up on Igbokidi knack for “...
Is Rihanna About to Drop New Music For ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’?
Rihanna’s comeback is fast approaching. And, if the clues have been accurately deciphered, new music could arrive before the week is out. For several days and weeks, the pop superstar has been linked with the forthcoming Black Panther sequel, for which she’s rumored to perform the end-credit song. The rumor-mill continues to grind away, first with billboards hinting at RiRi’s involvement in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, by way of cryptic promotions on electronic billboards in New York, and now with an official social post. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A teaser for the forthcoming movie splashes the title, then resets the first “R” in “Forever.” Under it, the date Oct. 28 — this Friday. The “Umbrella” singer hasn’t released an album...
Taylor Swift Hints at ‘Midnights’ Tour: ‘I Think I Should Do It’
Midnights is already a hit. Spotify has told us, charts compilers on both side of the Atlantic have confirmed it, Swifties spread it on social media. Will Swift present the album to fans in venues around the globe? Don’t bet against it. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Swift stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (Oct. 24) for a chat, and some hints at concerts to come. When Fallon asked if a tour was on her mind, her first in four years, Swift responded. “I think I should do it.” With a little more prompting, “I should do it.” And a nudge on when it might happen, “When it’s time, we’ll do it.” Though she gave the late-night host nothing definitive, Swift admits she has a hankering for the live experience. “I ...
Taylor Swift Is Blazing to a U.K. Chart Double
Midnights is on the brink of earning Taylor Swift a rare U.K. chart double. Swift’s 10th studio album dropped last Friday (Oct. 21) and immediately caught fire on streaming platforms, smashing Spotify’s global 24-hour record. There’s a lot of love for Midnights (via EMI) in the U.K., with the album pushing past 140,000 combined sales in just three days, good enough for the best opening-week result for any title this year. Midnights should dominate the singles chart, too. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Based on midweek sales and streaming data captured by the Official Charts Company, Swift is on the brink of a 1-2-3. Currently, Midnights track “Anti-Hero” leads the chart blast, ahead of “Lavender Blaze” and “Snow on the Beach,” respectively. Sw...
Christian McBride & Inside Straight Win Big at Inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Full List
Christian McBride & Inside Straight were the top winners at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, which were held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. McBride & Inside Straight received two of the eight competitive awards — best mainstream artist and best duo, group or big band. McBride, 50, an eight-time Grammy winner, was on the road in Europe and unable to attend the event. The show, dubbed Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz, was co-hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater and actor Delroy Lindo. Terri Lyne Carrington was the show’s musical director and co-executive producer. A mid-show medley of “songs of social justice” featured Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ledisi. Reeves opened the segment with her 1994 composition, “E...
Carin Leon, Nicky Jam & More Set to Perform at 2022 Latin Grammys
The Latin Recording Academy announced today (Oct. 24) additional performers for the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards, which include Ángela Aguilar, Marc Anthony, Banda Los Recoditos, Carin León, Nicky Jam and Sin Bandera — all current nominees and past Latin Grammy winners. Ángela Aguilar is nominated for best ranchero/mariachi album for Mexicana Enamorada and best regional song for “Ahí Donde Me Ven.” Marc Anthony is up for four awards including record of the year and album of the Year; previous Latin Grammy winners Banda Los Recoditos are up for best banda album with Me Siento A Todo Dar. Meanwhile, first-time Latin Grammy nominee Carin León is nominated for best regional song for “Como Lo Hice Yo,” Latin Grammy winner Nicky Jam is up for best urban song and best reggaeton performance and...
The 1975 Extends U.K. Chart Streak With ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’
The 1975 lands at No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart with Being Funny In A Foreign Language, the British alternative rock outfit’s fifth consecutive leader. Led by Matt Healy, the Cheshire, England band previously led the Official U.K. Chart their self-titled 2013 set, 2016’s I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it, 2018’s A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relationships, and 2020’s Notes On A Conditional Form. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With their fast start, the 1975 enter the premium class of artists to have taken top spot with all five of their studio albums, drawing level with Ed Sheeran. The leader of that particular tally is Noel Gallagher, whose unbroken streak across Oasis and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Bird...
Dave, Stormzy, Little Simz Win Big at 2022 Rated Awards (Full List)
Dave was the big winner at the 2022 GRM Rated Awards, which focuses on the U.K. rap and grime scene. The rapper won four awards, including track of the year and video of the year for “Clash” (featuring Stormzy). The Rated Awards were held on Saturday Oct. 22 at Magazine London and will be broadcast on E4 on Tuesday Oct. 25 at 10 p.m. BST. Big Zuu and Julie Adenuga hosted the show. Dave’s second studio album, We’re All Alone in This Together, was named album of the year. It topped the Official U.K. Albums Chart for two weeks in August 2021. Dave also took home the award for male artist of the year. While accepting the award for track of the year, Dave discussed the long journey that the song took to become a hit. The song reached No. 2 on th...
Stormzy Rushes U.K. Top 10 With ‘Hide & Seek’
Stormzy secures a 26th top 10 as “Hide & Seek” (via Def Jam) storms the U.K. singles chart, while Sam Smith and Kim Petras complete a full month atop the survey with their “Unholy” collaboration. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Hide & Seek,” lifted from Stormzy’s upcoming third album This Is What I Mean, is new at No. 7, giving the homegrown hip-hop star the week’s top debut. This Is What I Mean is due out Nov. 25. Meanwhile, Anne-Marie and Aitch’s “Psycho” (Atlantic) collab is on the climb. After chasing a top 5 spot on the midweek survey, some five weeks after its release, “Psycho” finishes the chart week up 9-6. No less than seven singles make a splash in the U.K. top 40 for the first time, including British rapper Central Cee, whos...
Arctic Monkeys Motor on With ‘The Car’: Stream It Now
Arctic Monkeys have new wheels. With The Car (via Domino Recordings), the British indie-rockers’ seventh studio album, which left the garage at the stroke of midnight, the band will hope to keep a hot streak intact. Every studio album from Arctic Monkeys has gone to No. 1 in the U.K., from their record-setting debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not (2006), to Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009), Suck It and See (2011), AM (2013) and Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino (2018), a best-seller on vinyl. Also, frontman Alex Turner has led the national tally with his side project The Last Shadow Puppets. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Only Taylor Swift’s Midnights could spoil the chart party. Produced by James Ford, The ...
Taylor Swift Reflects on Midnights: ‘A Wild Ride of an Album’
After months of teases and ballgames, the journey to Taylor Swift’s Midnights has reached its conclusion. Now, another trip begins, as Swifties everywhere drop everything, absorb the new record and share their thoughts online. TayTay herself has entered the discussion. In the small hours, as the album trended on social media, the pop superstar reflected on her latest LP, her 10th studio effort, and first since her Billboard 200 chart-leader Evermore from 2020. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Midnights is a wild ride of an album and I couldn’t be happier that my co pilot on this adventure was Jack Antonoff,” she writes, thanking her buddy, years-long collaborator and producer. “He’s my friend for life (presumptuous I know but I stand by...
