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Tyga and Doja Cat Reunite on “Freaky Deaky”
Following the success of their 2019 hit “Juicy,” Tyga and Doja Cat have reunited for a new track, dubbed “Freaky Deaky,” and an accompanying Christian Breslauer-directed music video. Doja opens the track with a cheeky intro: “I’ve been feelin’ freaky deaky, you’re on your way to see me / Got the mirror on the ceiling, you’re in the mood to please me.” Tyga then takes the mic in the first verse, rapping, “Uh, my lil’ shawty, always on time / I pick you up, come outside, take you for a ride / Body like December, ass on summer timе.” In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Tyga said that “Freaky Deaky” arrives as the first single off an upcoming album that is “about 80 percent done” and will most likely drop “sometime early summer.” “[Doja] is a true artist,” Tyga told Lowe. “And I t...
Twitter Schools Youngster On The Fact MC Hammer Was About That Action
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevin.Mazur / Getty Despite the Internet being free and history providing all the necessary lessons, millennial and Gen Z Hip-Hop fans still find ways to question the credentials of certified OGs. One such person is getting a grand lesson that Hammer, also known as MC Hammer, was about that action in those streets despite his dance-friendly music and image. Anthony Duckett of Houston’s Apollo Media team posted a tweet that featured an image of Hammer standing alongside Suge Knight, Snoop Dogg, and the late Tupac “2Pac” Shakur. The tweet caption reads, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone more out of place than Hammer was in this photo lol,” prompting a flurry of “well, actually” responses from those who know the real. Duckett bravely left the tweet ...
Burger King To Scale Back On Chicken Nuggets & Whoppers, Blame Inflation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty Americans across the board have been feeling the affects of inflation in 2022 with prices rising on consumer goods across the board, and now Burger King is taking steps to combat inflation at the cost of two chicken nuggets and a burger. Seriously. MarketWatch is reporting that the OG burger franchise will not only be reducing the amount of chicken nuggets you get in an order, but is even taking it’s popular burger, The Whopper off the value menu as inflation has caused the cost of beef is up 33% than it was last year. Burger King franchisor Carrols Restaurant Group made the announcement with it’s Chief Executive, Daniel According breaking the news to the world. “Recent actions in this regard from our franchisor[s] include lifting ...
Is It CAP?: Dame Dash Feels Kanye West Is “Our New Michael Jackson”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bennett Raglin/BET / Getty Dame Dash is known for dropping bold statements. This particular one might be his boldest one yet. Despite being shown as someone who wasn’t entirely on board with the idea of Kanye West becoming a rapper in Netflix’s three-part Ye docuseries jeen-yuhs, Dash had nothing but glowing words for the polarizing Hip-Hop star. Speaking with The Jasmine Brand, the 50-year-old mogul who eventually signed West to his first record label deal with Roc-A-Fella Records spoke on his relationship with West even going as far as to compare Yeezy to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. “I was the guy who always ran around with a camera ’cause I knew that these moments were priceless, it was just a matter of when it was time,” Dash said in his in...
Sha’Carri Richardson on Being “THAT Girl” In Teen Vogue Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Andy Lyons / Getty Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson has been a significant figure in popular culture within the past couple of years, and a new profile with Teen Vogue dives deeper into what makes her go, on and off the track. The profile, which debuted online on Wednesday (February 23rd), is a full-length profile interview that covers the sprinter who burst into fame after winning the women’s 100-meter race at the 2020 United States Olympic trials and was embroiled in media controversy after her suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency in July 2021 for a month for testing positive for marijuana usage (which she stated was to cope with the death of her biological mother at that time) which took her out of competition for the Tokyo 2020 ...
Tsu Nami Unveils Enchanting Debut EP, “Ethereal”
Tsu Nami’s career has been bubbling for some time now, and it’s finally time for her to step into the limelight. Having just wrapped up a successful tour in support of San Holo while gearing up for upcoming performances at Beyond Wonderland and Red Rocks later this year, the 22-year-old producer has unveiled her debut EP Ethereal. Out via Holo’s bitbird imprint, Ethereal spans five tracks and features previously released electronic gems such as “Dream About You” (with Luma) and “Party” (with Skyler Cocco). An all-female project, the EP finds Tsu Nami exploring future-pop sounds on songs such as “Angel” (with Dani King), while showcasing her experimental sensibilities in the titular “Ethereal,” which closes it out with dreamy melodies and organic percussion. “The EP is a mi...
Kodak Black Drops New Album ‘Back For Everything’
Kodak Black Announces Fifth Studio Album ‘Back for Everything’ Debuting the new song “Grinding All Season.” Feb 9, 2022 2,025 Hypes Kodak Black Drops New Single “Nightmare Before Christmas” The music video sees the rapper joyfully deliver presents. Dec 25, 2021 7,576 Hypes Kodak Black Drops New Track and Music Video “Killing the Rats” The single hears Black rap over a simple and clean beat. Oct 11, 2021 7,889 Hypes Kodak Black Drops New “Aug 25th” Single A melodic track that digs deep into the nature of his relationship with the mother of his child. Aug 26, 2021 10,572 Hypes
Watch Polo G’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Inspired “Don’t Play” Visual
Polo G and Lil Baby have shared a music video for their single “Don’t Play.” Inspired by the Fast & Furious franchise, the visual sees the two rappers ride down the highway in sports cars. “Don’t Play” comes off of Polo G’s recent album, Hall Of Fame 2.0, which dropped in December. A deluxe version of his June 2021 LP, the updated edition included 14 additional tracks and guest appearances from Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo and Lil Tjay. It also came with the song “Bad Man (Smooth Criminal),” refernecing Michael Jackson’s 1988 hit. Earlier this week, Lil Baby confirmed that his latest album is almost complete. “Album Almost Done, New Music Otw Tho,” the rapper wrote on Twitter. Watch the music video for Polo G and Lil Baby’s “Don’t Play” now. In other music news, Kodak Black dropped his new a...
Leikeli47 Announces New Album Shape Up, Shares New Song “BITM”: Listen
Los Angeles–based rapper Leikeli47 has announced a new album. It’s called Shape Up and it’s due out April 15 (via Hardcover/RCA). She’s celebrating the news by sharing the new song “BITM,” which stands for “Bitch, I’m the Man.” The video shows Leikeli47 voguing at the OTA Ball and performing at a recent concert in Brooklyn. Check out the single below. Shape Up is billed as the third and final album in Leikeli47’s LP trilogy, following her 2017 debut Wash & Set and the 2018 breakout Acrylic. The album was executive produced by Harold Lilly and includes the previously released track “Chitty Bang.” Revisit Pitchfork’s list of “The Best Rap Albums of 2018,” featuring Leikeli47’s Acrylic. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums and EPs from Huerco S., Blood Incantation, Sasami, WifiGawd, Caroline, Conway the Machine, EarthGang, RIP Swirl, and Nyokabi Kariũki. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.) Huerco S.: Plonk [Incienso] While the Kansas-based producer Brian Leeds has recently released music under the name Pendant (2021’s To All Sid...
Listen to the New Song Billie Eilish and Finneas Wrote for Pixar Movie Turning Red
Turning Red is a new Disney and Pixar film that gets released on Disney+ on March 11. The movie features a fictional boy band called 4*Town, whose members include Finneas. In addition to being a band member, Finneas produced 4*Town’s new song “Nobody Like U,” co-written with his sister Billie Eilish. The movie is scored by Ludwig Göransson, who is also credited as a recording arranger of “Nobody Like U.” Listen to the new song below. (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Turning Red (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out March 11. The album will include two more songs penned by Finneas and Eilish: “1 True Love” and “U Know What’s Up.” In 4*Town, Finneas voices a character called Jesse. His bandmates are: Robaire (voiced by Jordan Fishe...
David Dormon Returns to Downtown Music Holdings as General Counsel
David Dormon is back in the fold at Downtown Music Holdings, where he’s appointed general counsel. Based in New York, Dormon returns to the music services provider following his departure last fall as vp, legal and business affairs, whereupon he joined international law firm Reed Smith LLP. At Downtown, Dormon succeeds current general counsel Peter Rosenthal, who is exiting to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a statement issued Friday morning (Feb. 25). “I know I speak for the entire company when I welcome David back into the Downtown family,” comments Andrew Bergman, CEO of Downtown Music Holdings. “David has a deep knowledge of all of our operations, keen negotiating skills, global M&A expertise and the respect of the entire industry. I am pleased to be able to offer him th...
