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Brytiago Drops Mysterious & Seductive ‘Condena’ Video Featuring Farruko: Exclusive
After keeping fans intrigued with the mesmerizing instrumental for “Condena,” Brytiago and Farruko officially dropped the full track and video, premiering exclusively on Billboard today (Aug. 20). Produced by Cromo X and Lanalizer, “Condena” forms part of Bry’s debut studio album Organico, a project that was long overdue for loyal fans and is home to 16 songs including the previously-released “Cositas,” “Te Falle” and “Borracho,” to name a few. To the beat of sultry R&B melodies, “Condena,” which translates to a prison sentence, narrates the story of a man who wants to spend time with his love interest one last time, in case tomorrow’s not guaranteed. “Don’t forget about me the day I’m not here,” the artists chant. The mysterious cinematographic video, directed by Abez Medina with prod...
‘What’s Poppin’? Definitely This Killer Back-To-School Remix From Georgia Teachers
“You got options, but you better pass my class no floppin’.” Back-to-school season is even more anxiety-filled than ever this year, as students, teachers and parents fretting over how to safely return to classrooms in the midst of the still-raging COVID-19 pandemic. But a pair of high school teachers are here to make things a little better thanks to their hype remix of Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin’,” featuring lyrics to help ease your transition from the couch to the socially distanced classroom (or, in many cases, back to the couch for distanced home schooling). “You got options, but you better pass my class no floppin’/Gone log in, every day, every morning, I’m watchin’/Yeah we virtual, and you know what’s up, ...
Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams Teaming Up For Anthem About Black Excellence
Surprise single ‘Entrepreneur’ is due out on Friday (Aug. 21). Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams will release a new song, “Entrepreneur,” on Friday (Aug. 21) in conjunction with a Time magazine cover package on “The New American Revolution.” The old friends and collaborators are part of a package that includes chats with Tyler, the Creator, Angela Davis and other activists talking the systemic inequalities that Black people have faced throughout U.S. history and how creating equality in culture, education, sports and policy is the key to making a change. According to a preview from Time, the song features Williams singing, “In this position with no choice / The system imprison young Black boys / Distract with white noise.” Pharrell broke down the i...
Who Wore It Best: Miley Cyrus or Miss Piggy?
You decide. Not for nothing, but Miss Piggy is a fashion icon. And the O.G. Muppet proved it on Wednesday (Aug. 19) when she reminded Miley Cyrus who the true diva is, in case Hannah Montana forgot. “Moi is always in tune to the demands of modern fashion. As soon as I saw @MileyCyrus rocking this look, I thought, ‘When did she get that out of my closet?!’,” Miss P wrote alongside a picture of her rocking blonde braids, a giant foam finger and an outfit alarmingly similar to the skimpy one Miley wore during her iconic 2013 MTV VMA performance with Robin Thicke. “History will decide who was more iconic wearing it: Miley at the VMAs or moi on The Muppets series from 2015,” Piggy wrote. Cyrus, who recently released the single “Midnight Sky,”...
J Balvin’s New Doll Is Ready For Action
Fans of J Balvin can now literally play with him — sort of. The singer has again partnered with Guess and now, with pop culture e-commerce platform NTWRK, to launch a 12-inch, fully posable J Balvin action figure doll. The muscular mini-Balvin has short-cropped blonde hair and arrives shirtless, the better to show off his buff body and tattoos, faithful replicas of what the real Balvin has. He’s wearing yellow shorts, white sneakers, a Guess necklace and arrives with an additional Guess outfit that includes a matching yellow hoodie. The doll was inspired by Balvin’s Guess collection and was designed by Balvin together with Guess and NTWRK, with Balvin giving input through the process and developing the look of the packaging. The caveat? It’s a very limited edition. Only 500 figures w...
Prince Royce On Performing at the DNC: ‘I Was Happy to Represent the Latino Community’
Prince Royce took center stage of the Democratic National Convention on its third night (Aug. 19), performing his 2010 bachata anthem “Stand By Me.” “We felt that ‘Stand By Me’ would go perfectly with the convention’s message of unity and singing in both Spanish and English was important,” Prince Royce tells Billboard. As the only Latin artist to perform during the four-day virtual event where Joe Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming 2020 presidential election, Royce says he was motivated to be part of convention and represent Latinos. “Of course I said yes,” he says. “All eyes are on the convention which for the first time is virtual and I was happy to be a part of it and represent the Latino comm...
Anuel Got New Face Tattoos & Fans Have Mixed Feelings: See the Reactions
Anuel surprised fans once more after flaunting his new face tattoos on Instagram. The Puerto Rican trap artist shared a selfie on Wednesday (Aug. 19) showing off his two tats on the right side of his face. “Fear God” reads one in cursive on top of his eyebrow and a cross is located on his upper cheek area, right under the eye. In true “relationship goals” fashion, Karol G also got inked. The tattoo artist, who goes under the alias Tatu Baby, posted a photo of Karol’s new designs which include a butterfly on her right arm, near the wrist. Meanwhile, fans on the internet have mixed feelings about Anuel’s new face tattoo with some calling it “ugly” and others saying he’s rocking the new look. Check out some reactions below. Anuel finally got a face tat bout time — Ed (@EddyOnLoud) August 19, ...
Faith Hill Shares Romantic Slow Dance With Tim McGraw During His Surprise ‘Family Album Release Party’
Tim McGraw is finally unveiling his Here on Earth album on Friday (Aug. 21), but a pandemic is not stopping his family from throwing him a proper celebration. Faith Hill took to Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to share that she and the couple’s daughters “surprised Tim with our first ever family album release party. Yeah, I know…..Honestly, it is the truth. We have never listened to one of our new albums with just the girls. Ever.” “An unforgettable evening for what in my humble opinion is one of the greatest albums Tim has ever recorded,” she continued. “We listened to the double vinyl records blaring from the speakers!!!!!! A night we will never forget.” The post featured the McGraws’ twinkle light-covered home, with the country power ...
Ben Gibbard Dedicates Postal Service Classic ‘Such Great Heights’ to USPS
The Postal Service meets the United States Postal Service. Again. Ben Gibbard kicked off the Democratic National Convention’s #TeamJoeSings series today (Aug. 19) in support of Democratic nominee Joe Biden. He started his set with Death Cab for Cutie‘s “Northern Lights,” but he shined a light on one of his biggest musical influences that’s currently undergoing a national crisis ahead of the presidential election: the USPS. “It’s an honor to be here and support Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And I think more than any election in my lifetime, this one is of paramount importance,” the 44-year-old frontman stated while tuning his guitar for the next timely tune. “And one of the many institutions outside of democracy that’...
Phoenix Unveil New Song ‘Identical’ Off Soundtrack to Upcoming Film ‘On the Rocks’: Listen
Phoenix is back. The group dropped their first new music since 2017, a track titled “Identical” via Loyaute/Glassnote Records on Wednesday (Aug. 20). The song, which will be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming Apple Original Films and A24 release On The Rocks, is also included in the new trailer. Phoenix have written the score and assembled the film’s soundtrack. This is their fifth cinematic collaboration with director Sofia Coppola since she first used their song “Too Young” in Lost In Translation. The band have also shared the song’s accompanying Roman Coppola-directed video. Both the song and the video are dedicated to the band’s dear friend and collaborator Philippe Zdar, who passed away last year. Watch the “Identical” ...
El Fantasma & Fuerza Regida Prep Livestream Concert to Benefit Undocumented Hospitality Workers: Exclusive
El Fantasma and Fuerza Regida are set to kick off Tecate’s new monthly virtual concert series and community fundraiser “El Patio Tecate” on August 21, Billboard can exclusively announce. “El Patio Tecate” concerts, part of Tecate’s “Mexico is in Us” campaign, will take place from August through December with each event highlighting a different sub-genre of Latin music while offering fans a reimagined festival-going experience featuring a multi-cam and immersive livestream concert supporting both Mexican-American arts and culture. Filmed near downtown Los Angeles, the first concert live stream will focus on regional Mexican and cumbia, and will also feature Mexican-American DJs. “Our team couldn’t be more excited to finally unv...
Cardi B & Kulture Jamming To Natti Natasha’s Music Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See All Day
Cardi B has once again shown her love and admiration for Natti Natasha during a recent Instagram Live. While connecting with her fans this week, the Dominican-American rapper was seen carrying her daughter Kulture and both dancing to Natti’s latest single “Que Mal Te Fue.” What made the video even more adorable was the moment baby Kulture sang part of the song in Spanish. “Que paso? Que paso?” she sings along with mommy. “I told you she likes this song,” Cardi assured her followers. On Twitter, the “WAP” singer elaborated: “She sound sooo cute tho when she sings it randomly in the house .Que pachhhoooooo.” Natti later reacted, saying, “Que pachooo. Love it. She’s beautiful, God bless her.” Billboard can confirm that both artists have not met in person, but they have established a friendshi...
