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Justin Bieber and Nigerian Artist Omah Lay Reunite for New Single “Attention”
Justin Bieber and Nigerian artist Omah Lay have teamed up for a new Afrobeats song called “Attention” “Lately, I’ve been losing my mind / Certain things I can’t find,” Bieber sings over a percussion beat. “In the middle of the night / I’m still up, I’m still trying to decide.” Produced by Harv, one of Bieber’s frequent collaborators, and Avedon, this new track marks the duo’s second time teaming up. They worked together last June, alongside fellow Nigerian singer Alpha P, for the Masterkraft remix of Bieber’s “Peaches.” “As soon as I heard the beat, the lyrics were already in my head,” Lay told Billboard about how the song came together. “We didn’t even spend 30 minutes making the song. [Producer] Harv called him and I FaceTimed Justin Bieber for the first time in my life.” “Later on, Harv...
LCD Soundsystem Announce London Concert Residency
After lining up residencies in Boston and Philadelphia, LCD Soundsystem have announced that they’re doing a series of shows in London this summer. Their Platinum Anniversary residency at the Brixton O2 Academy marks the 20th anniversary of the band’s first live shows in London. They take place on June 29 and July 1-3. The band recently served as the musical guest on a John Mulaney–hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, performing “Thrills” and “Yr City’s a Sucker” from 2005’s LCD Soundsystem. In December, the group released a holiday special starring Macaulay Culkin, Aparna Nancherla, and Eric Wareheim. Read “The Dream of the 2000s Is Alive in the Meet Me in the Bathroom Documentary” in the Pitch.
22 Ways to Support Ukrainian Relief on Bandcamp Friday
Bandcamp Friday—the monthly occasion where the platform waives its share of revenue for 24 hours—is back. As Russia continues its violent invasion of Ukraine, many artists and labels have announced plans to donate their portions of proceeds to Ukrainian relief efforts. In addition to directly supporting Ukrainian artists and labels, see some examples of how you can support Ukrainian relief efforts in the process of buying some music. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Polyvinyl (Jay Som, Alvvays, American Football) will be donating its share of profits to Voices of Children, an organization that provides psychological help for children affected by the war in Ukraine. This weekend, Sub Pop and Hardly Arty will donate $2 per album sold (in all formats in ...
Soul Glo and Mother Maryrose Share New Song “Dripnomics”: Listen
Soul Glo and Philadelphia rapper Mother Maryrose have released the new song “Dripnomics.” It’s the second single from the Philadelphia-based hardcore band’s new album Diaspora Problems. Find the lyric video for “Dripnomics” below. “Driponomics is for everyone doing what they have to do to get by and to get fly,” Soul Glo said in a press release. “Oftentimes lower-income and working class people are criticized for how they survive out here, especially in times of crisis. People are getting more desperate but simultaneously more creative with their income options, and this song is a salute to that. Love to Mother Maryrose whose verse on this song is one of the best moments on our album.” Diaspora Problems was led by the single “Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((By the Future)).” The full-length is ...
Otoboke Beaver Announce New Album Super Champon, Share Video: Watch
Japanese Rock band Otoboke Beaver have announced the new album Super Champon, set for release on May 6 via Damnably. The record will follow the quartet’s 2019 LP Itekoma Hits. The new album opens with the 2020 single “I Am Not Maternal,” which just got a new music video. Watch the new clip below; scroll down for the Super Champon cover art. Lead vocalist and guitarist Accorinrin, guitarist and voaclist Yoyoyoshie, bassist and vocalist Hirochan, and drummer and vocalist Kahokiss comprise Otoboke Beaver. They recorded Super Champon at at Osaka’s LM Studio with Ippei Suda. In addition to “I Am Not Maternal,” the reocrd features the band’s 2020 single “Dirty Old Fart Is Waiting for My Reaction.” “Champon,” according to a press release, “is a Japanese noun meaning a mixture or jumble of things ...
King Von’s Posthumous Album ‘What It Means To Be King’ Is Out Now
King Von’s posthumous LP What It Means To Be King has finally been released. Out via Only The Family /Empire Distribution, the album celebrates the late Chicago rapper’s legacy and reportedly green lit by Von’s family. The 19-track project packs guest appearances from many of the rapper’s contemporaries, including G Herbo, 21 Savage, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, Dreezy, Boss Top, DqFrmDaO, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Tee Grizzley and Lil Durk. “Just going through my notes, I found a hundred songs, not released,” the rapper’s manager, Track, told Vlad TV. “One day, I went, I said, ‘Let me really see how much songs this man really had.’ Man got over 200 or 300 songs.” Cover art for the LP, which was revealed earlier this week, features the album title written out in Von’s own handwriting. Von, w...
Russell Wilson Asks Ciara for ‘More Babies’ on ‘Ellen’: ‘Just Give Me One More At Least’
Ciara is continuing her busy streak — after hosting Wednesday’s 2022 Billboard Women in Music event, the singer is lent her talents to The Ellen DeGeneres Show, guest hosting Friday’s (March 4) episode of the daytime program. The episode featured a very special guest: Her husband, Russell Wilson, who had a very important question to ask her in front of the audience. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Getting down on one knee before Ciara, the professional football player said, “I have a question for you. A serious question. Can we have more babies? It will be perfect. Just give me one more at least, you know what I mean?” The audience cheered on the “1, 2 Step” singer in the hopes that she would say yes to his proposal. “We definitely can have a l...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Willow Pill Comes Out as Trans Femme: ‘I’m Starting to Feel Bits of Happiness’
Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has already made history for featuring the most trans contestants in a single season. Several weeks into the ongoing season, Bosco and Jasmine Kennedie joined Kerri Colby and Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté in publicly representing their trans identities. And in a tweet posted Thursday evening (March 3), Willow Pill shared with her fans that she now openly identifies as trans femme, while simultaneously leaving herself some room for the future. “I’m still not sure where I fit on the spectrum, for now I just say trans femme, but I also don’t have to know now,” they wrote. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Chicago queen, who originally hails from Denver, said that they’ve been “not happy” with their gender identity for a while. They added tha...
Omah Lay Talks Reuniting With Justin Bieber and Bringing More ‘Attention’ to Afrobeats Music
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay and Justin Bieber get the party started with their brand new collaboration “Attention,” which was released on Friday (March 4) via SIRE/Warner Records. The pair ride the rhythm of the sensual and vibrant Afrobeats crossover track’s sizzling hi-hats, bouncy percussion and purring pop synth riffs, courtesy of the song’s producers Harv (Bieber’s frequent collaborator) and Avedon, as the singers repeatedly coo in the chorus, “Show me a little attention.” Bieber packs in big vibes when he asks, “Should I drink up/ Smoke up?/ I need some/ freedom/ Freedom, ah! in my life,” while Omah effortlessly lets the last word of each line roll off his tongue to the point where it’s more felt than heard. The song is already being promoted to U.S. pop radio starting on Monday, March...
Britney Spears Wants a Family With Fiancé Sam Asghari
To witness Britney Spears build a happy, healthy life in the aftermath of last year’s ultra-public legal struggles is truly a thing of beauty. She’s been doing lots of dancing, hitting the beach and spending quality time with her fiancé Sam Asghari — and from the looks of her recent Instagram post, starting a family might be next on the post-conservatorship docket. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The 40-year-old pop star wrote about her dreams of expanding their family unit in a glowing happy birthday message to Asghari, posted on her Instagram Thursday (March 4). “Happy Birthday to my Fiancé … I love you so much,” she wrote. “I want a family with you. I want it all with you!” “Millions of things to wish for,” Asghari replied. “I only have one wish.” Spears got engaged to the 28...
Pusha T Performs “Diet Coke” on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ in a Blizzard
Pusha T appeared as the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday evening, providing viewers with a performance of his recently-released single, “Diet Coke,” in the middle of a blizzard. The 44-year-old rapper, who also appears on NIGO’s latest I KNOW NIGO single, “Hear Me Clearly,” performed the live rendition from a soundstage featuring a fake snow storm and a blanketed, mountainous backdrop. The track, which includes production from Kanye West, who recently changed his name to Ye, and 880-keys, received a music video last month directed by Omar Jones. “Diet Coke” will appear on Pusha T’s upcoming fourth studio album, which has not yet received an official release date. In a recent interview with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the rapp...
Beats & Stüssy Announce Beats Pill+ As First Collab
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beats / Beats The Beats Pill+ is back. Although the portable speaker was thought to be discontinued, its apparently been resurrected as the first collab with Beats and famed streetwear brand Stüssy. The limited-edition Beats Pill+ comes outfitted in a new black and white skull & bones design while the crispy, clear and booming sound that made the portable speaker so popular remains the same. Also included in the design is the phrase “The only good system is a sound system” along with the expected Stüssy and Beats branding. The collab will be ready for you to purchase starting Friday, March at 10 am on stussy.com. Related Stories The Beats Pill was first released a decade ago, followed by the Pill+ a few years later. While available worldwide, s...
