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Seventeen to Release First English-Language Single
SEVENTEEN is gearing up to release their first English-language single in April, Billboard can confirm. While no other information has been revealed about the song, Allkpop has reported it is said to be a pre-release leading up to the group’s full comeback in May. Pledis Entertainment, the K-pop group’s management company, previously issued a short statement about when fans can expect new music. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to return with a full-length studio album in May,” the statement read. Pledis did not offer any additional details about a release date for the album. Explore Explore Seventeen See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the upcoming single will mark Seventeen’s first ever official English-language single as a group, Seven...
Leona Lewis Pregnant With First Child: ‘Can’t Wait to Meet You’
Leona Lewis revealed in an Instagram post Wednesday (March 23) that she and her husband Dennis Jauch are expecting their first child together. “Can’t wait to meet you this summer,” the 36-year-old singer wrote under a photo of her showing off her baby bump. Jauch, a choreographer who met Lewis when he worked as her backup dancer on her “The Labrinth” tour in 2010, also posted the photo of his pregnant wife. “Biggest gift I could’ve asked for coming this Summer,” he wrote, adding: “You’re one hot a** Mama.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The couple’s friends were quick to celebrate the news in the comments. “Congrats😍!!!” wrote Snoh Aalegra. The “Bleeding Love” singer married Jauch in 2019, reportedly holding the ceremony at a Tuscan vineyard south of Florence, Italy. Th...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Yendry on Making Music That’s Both Experimental & Accessible
At 18 years old, Yendry was going from her day job at a pizzeria to rehearsal with her experimental electronic band, and later to performing with her jazz band at a private event. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Italy, the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter worked seven days a week for nearly 10 years to help fund the two bands that she was passionate about being in. “People used to tell me, ‘Wow, you take this too seriously,’” Yendry remembers. “Actually, they still tell me that.” Explore Explore Yendry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her genre-agnostic music, which dabbles in afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B and more, is a celebration of both her Caribbean and European influences. It’s what’s made her stand out, and even scored her “Ya...
Kyrie Irving To Be Cleared To Play In Brooklyn After NYC Mayor Lifts Vaccine Mandate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty After missing most of the season due to his reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Kyrie Irving will finally be able to play in home games for the Brooklyn Nets as New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to lift the vaccine mandate for performers and athletes in the work place. CBS Sports is reporting that the newly minted Mayor of the Big Apple is expected to make the announcement today (March 24) on “his decision to reverse the private-sector vaccine mandate specifically for performers and athletes in local venues, including Barclays Center — home to the Brooklyn Nets — and both Citi Field in Queens and Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.” Related Stories Right in time for the playoffs too. Coincidence? We’ll never know but we’re not ma...
Cory Booker Moves Ketanji Brown Jackson To Tears While Adjusting Her Crown
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty In the midst of contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the supportive words of Senator Cory Booker created an riveting moment that brought the nominee to tears. As the hearings to confirm federal judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court continued on Wednesday (March 23rd), the tone of the Republican senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee became more accusatory and confrontational towards the nominee. Pointed attacks by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) who claimed that Jackson supported “critical race theory” and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suggesting that Jackson’s nomination was the result of “dark money” from far-left groups led the judge to stoically defend herself throughout t...
Honey Dijon May Have Catalyzed a “Beyoncé House Music Era”
“Yes, the music is coming!” promised Beyoncé in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar last year. Now, rumors are swirling that some of that music was produced by house music producer Honey Dijon. This is all according to a tweet from Gregory Ellwood, a music journalist known for being, well, in the know about all things Queen Bey. Two of the tracks off her upcoming album, B7, were purportedly produced by Dijon. While neither of the artists have publicly responded to these whispers, it’s no secret that these two icons are friends. Last year, for example, Dijon sent Beyoncé “kisses from Berlin” in a “Happy Birthday Beyoncé!” video produced by Apple Music. “No idea about the actual sound…but holding out ...
Zedd Shares Teaser of New Collaboration With Martin Garrix: Watch
Dance music powerhouse producers Martin Garrix and Zedd are finally set to release their long-awaited collaboration. Out this Friday, March 25th, the track is called “Follow” and it’ll arrive by way of Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS. He took to social media to announce the hotly anticipated collab, stating that he’s “stoked.” Zedd also shared a YouTube Shorts video of Garrix playing out the track live to a crowd of 70,000 people. The tune features the classic, sharp Zedd synths with Garrix’s acclaimed, anthemic festival sound. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Zedd recently teamed up with Disclosure on a bubbly track called “You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,” which is about letting go of your worr...
EDM.com to Present Best Dance Record at A2IM’s 2022 Libera Awards: See the Full List of Nominees
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced their list of nominees for the 2022 Libera Awards—and EDM.com will be presenting the Best Dance Record. The ceremony serves as the culmination of A2IM’s Indie Week, a four-day conference—scheduled for June 13-16—consisting of workshops, keynotes, and more from leading voices in independent music. The Libera Awards is the world’s largest independent music awards show, celebrating the successes of labels, artists, songwriters and more. Check out the nominees for the 2022 Libera Award for Best Dance Record: 2022 Libera Award for Best Dance Record Nominees Brittany Howard – “Stay High again..” (Fred again.. & Joy Anonymous Remix) (ATO Records)Dawn Richard – “Loose Your Mind” (Merge Records)Disclosure –...
MOSKA Taps Markem and LA GURÚ to Deliver a Touching Tribute to Their Roots: Listen
After a prolonged period when millions around the world have experienced separation from family and friends due to the onset of the global pandemic, the pull back home is stronger than ever before. And for every culture, there is a specific sound that can transport people back to their roots. For Latin American producers MOSKA and Markem, and singer-songwriter LA GURÚ, it is this sentiment that forms the central message of their latest single, “Mi Tierra.” Drawing inspiration from the Colombian and Venezuelan culture, the trio crafted a loving tribute to their homeland. Coalescing ancient compositions and ancestral instruments with modern electronica, “Mi Tierra” is an anthemic tune for the next generation. According to Markem, the idea was to “...
Tyler, the Creator Drops Self-Directed Video for NIGO Collab “Come On, Let’s Go”
Tyler, the Creator has released a self-directed video for his NIGO collaboration “Come On, Let’s Go,” which is slated to arrive on the BAPE founder’s upcoming album, I Know NIGO, out Friday, March 25. While Tyler would normally put directing credits under the moniker Wolf Haley, the chart-topper used his real name, Tyler Gregory Okonma, for his “Come On, Let’s Go” cut. The video sees the rapper perform the single in front of a yellow sports car in a mansion’s driveway, enlisting elements of the visual aesthetic of his 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Earlier this week, NIGO revealed the full tracklist for I Know NIGO, which boasts additional features from Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, Teriyaki Boyz Pusha T, Clipse, Pharrell, Gunna, A$AP Ferg ...
Denzel Curry ft. T-Pain “Troubles,” Leikeli47 “LL Cool J” & More | Daily Visuals 3.22.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty As T-Pain continues to get back into the limelight he once basked in at the height of the Auto-Tune craze which he Godfathered back in the early 00’s, Teddy keeps poppin’ up in features when you least expect him and today is no exception. Lending his talents to Denzel Curry for the visuals to “Troubles,” T-Pain and DC go back-and-forth from black-and-white cinematography in a night club to colorful settings in various situations that find the men pondering life and their situations. Pretty cool video. Speaking of black-and-white visuals, Leikeli47 goes that very route for her clip to “LL Cool J” in which a few different women pose up a storm and bust all kinds of moves to the beat. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work ...
Drip For Sale: Kim Kardashian Reportedly Selling Her Yeezy Kicks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: J. Lee / Getty It appears that Kim Kardashian is trying to rid her personal space of all things Kanye West, and that includes her shoes. According to Page Six, the soon-to-be-former Mrs. West posted two pairs of black mesh mule-style Yeezy sandals in size 37 (or a US size 6 to 6.5), on her Kardashian Kloset website over the weekend, listing the used shoes for $375 and $350. While it’s clear that the move is a further attempt to solidify her single status following her win in court earlier this month after a judge granted her request to be declared legally single— social media users were quick to call out her attempt to cash in on shoes she surely received for free from her ex. “Not Kim out here selling her Yeezy sandals I can’t lmao,” one fan wrote on Red...
