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Nicki Minaj Reveals Why Her Kanye West Collab “New Body” Was Never Released
Nicki Minaj has offered more details on her unreleased Kanye West collab “New Body,” which was initially meant to appear on Yandhi. Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 106, the rapper explained that while the teasers for “New Body” were well received, it was just not fit for Ye’s gospel era. “I respect everybody and where they are in life, where they are spiritually,” Minaj shared. “The public adored ‘New Body.’ Like, ‘New Body’ is the biggest hit record that never came out. So what I thought was interesting was that Kanye made me write my ‘New Body’ verse four times over in order to fit into where he was creatively and spiritually in his life, right, only to then go on the internet a few months later to see him on ‘Drink Champs.’” She added, “Had ‘New Body’ been out when he was not in...
Flume Announces New Album Palaces, Shares Video for New Song Featuring May-A: Watch
Flume has announced a new album: Palaces is out May 20 via Future Classic and Transgressive. It features contributions from Damon Albarn, Caroline Polachek, Oklou, Kučka, and Vergen Maria. The Australian producer’s album announcement arrives today with the video for the album’s lead single “Say Nothing,” featuring May-A. Watch it below. “This song is about feelings of post relationship clarity,” Flume said in a statement. “We wrote the song midway through 2020 while the pandemic was still pretty new. I was really excited about the initial idea but it was only once I got back to Australia in early 2021 and linked up in the studio with May-A that the song really came to life.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Palaces: 01 Flume: “Highest Building” [...
King Crimson Unveil Trailer for New Documentary In the Court of the Crimson King: Watch
King Crimson have shared a new trailer for In the Court of the Crimson King, a documentary about the recent incarnation of the legendary prog-rock band while on tour in 2018 and 2019. The clip features an intimate conversation with bandleader Robert Fripp, live concert footage, and interviews with previous members—ranging from longtime drummer Bill Bruford to co-founding keyboardist-saxist Ian McDonald—about King Crimson’s ever-changing lineup. Watch the trailer below. In the Court of the Crimson King is directed by Toby Amies and was commissioned by King Crimson. The film was originally announced back in 2019 under the title Cosmic F*Kc, and will finally make its premiere this March at South by Southwest. “We have been approached by various broadcasters, but felt that the ‘standard ...
Loraine James Announces Debut Album as Whatever the Weather, Shares New Song “17°C”: Listen
British electronic artist Loraine James has announced her debut album under the ambient moniker Whatever the Weather. The self-titled LP is due out April 8 via Ghostly International. She’s previewing the record with lead single “17°C” and a music video, directed by Michael Reisinger, that features a woman dancing outside at night. Check it out below. Whatever the Weather spans 10 tracks in total. Each song title takes its name from a different temperature and aims to replicate the mood it prompts. James cites Deftones’ Chino Moreno and American Football’s Mike Kinsella as inspirations while pitching her voice for the project. Last year, James released her excellent album Reflection. See where it landed on Pitchfork’s list “The Best Electronic Music of 2021.” Content This content can also b...
Drakeo the Ruler’s Son Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Drakeo the Ruler’s son has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Live Nation—the organizer of the music festival where the Los Angeles rapper was fatally stabbed during a backstage altercation at Once Upon a Time in L.A. Caiden Caldwell, who is 5 years old, filed the suit through his mother Tianna Purtue. In addition to Live Nation, the lawsuit names C3 Presents, Bobby Dee Presents, Los Angeles Football Club (owners of Banc of California Stadium), and Jeff Shuman as defendants. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation and the other defendants “were completely knowledgeable of the potential dangers posed to both their guests and the performers they hired based on numerous past incidents of violence and death at their hip hop events.” It specifically notes that the Astroworld tragedy occurred o...
Atlanta’s Domaine Nightclub Reopens With Stellar Lineup of DJs
One of Atlanta’s best nightclubs is back in full swing—and with a stellar lineup of DJs in tow. Domaine opened up in late 2019 to much acclaim, quickly becoming entrenched in the city’s nightlife fabric thanks to its luxe experience and state-of-the-art production. After a multimillion dollar renovation, the 26,000-square foot venue was a force to be reckoned with. However, like virtually every entertainment venue on the planet, Domaine shuttered in 2020 thanks to the wrath of the pandemic. But it’s not a Covid casualty. With their sights set on dominating the Atlanta clubbing scene in 2022, organizers took the broken eggs and are now making quite the omelette. They’ve now joined forces with a number of renowned DJs, who are set to grace Domaine’s stages in th...
Alesso Makes Saturday Night Live Debut Alongside Katy Perry to Perform “When I’m Gone”
From the DJ booth to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Alesso has made his Saturday Night Live debut. Joined by Katy Perry, the Swedish dance music superstar appeared on the legendary sketch show to perform his latest single “When I’m Gone,” which has been climbing the U.S. Dance/Electronic chart. It was Perry’s fourth time performing on Saturday Night Live. The performance was a showcase of Perry’s colorful brand, featuring psychedelic visuals and dancers dressed in mushroom costumes that resembled—ahem—genitalia. The electro-pop track hit streaming platforms back in late December ahead of an official music video, which dropped in early 2022. The video made its worldwide premiere on ESPN during halftime of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. Recommen...
Flume Drops Cinematic Music Video for Lead Single Off Upcoming “Palaces” Album: Watch
Flume has revealed the title of his long-awaited third studio album, Palaces. Alongside the announcement comes the release of a cinematic music video for the record’s lead single “Say Nothing,” a haunting electronic track featuring vocals from Australian compatriot MAY-A. The release date of Palaces, Flume’s first album since 2016’s critically acclaimed Skin, has not yet been announced. The virtuosic dance music producer has sporadically teased the project since late 2019, when he told Billboard he was “on a mission” to finish it after releasing March’s Hi This Is Flume tape. He recently fanned the flames of Palaces by teasing a momentous collaboration with Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn. Watch the trippy “Say Nothing” music video...
This Band Has an Inventive Approach to Producing Techno—With Household Items
Musical trends are cyclical. What’s old becomes new, and vice versa, in perpetuity. We’ve had a good run making techno music in the digital age, using computers to do the heavy lifting, but now it’s time to return to good old fashioned instruments and explore how they serve the purpose of producing electronic music. It might seem counterintuitive, but that’s precisely what Klangphonics sought to discover. The Berlin band produces techno music with a myriad of instruments and sounds that would otherwise be thought of as unconventional for the job, such as ukuleles, cats, pans, buckets, and even wine glasses. Recommended Articles Without the visual context, most listeners likely wouldn’t assume Klangphonics’ music was made outside of a computer...
Two Officers Shot And Killed At Bridgewater College Campus
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ashland PD / Ashland PD A few weeks after two police officers were shot and killed in Harlem during a domestic disturbance call, two more officers have been shot in killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia. ABC 7 is reporting that Campus Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson were shot and killed yesterday (February 1) after responding to calls of an active shooter on the campus. Known as the “dynamic duo” to those who knew them, college president Dr. David W. Bushman released a statement on the tragic shooting of the two friend. “These officers were close friends, known to many of us as the “dynamic duo,” Bushman wrote. ”John was J.J.’s best man in his wedding this year. They were beloved by students, faculty and staff. I h...
Accused Abuser Marilyn Manson Reportedly Working Closely With Kanye West On ‘Donda 2’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty The creative partnership between Ye aka Kanye West and Marilyn Manson will have another vehicle to flourish, as word has it that the pair are extensively working together on West’s upcoming project. The producer Digital Nas, who worked on West’s Donda album last year, confirmed in an interview that the rocker was a constant presence in the studio as sessions have begun on Donda 2. “I see Marilyn a lot in the studio,” the Atlanta producer told Rolling Stone. “Like, every day I go to the studio, Marilyn is there working on Donda 2.” Related Stories Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, was credited as a songwriter on the “Jail Pt.2” track from Donda. In addition, he also notably appeared at the concert listening event held in Chicago at Sold...
Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From ‘The View’ For Holocaust Comments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jenny Anderson / Getty Whoopi Goldberg is now serving a suspension from her hosting duties on The View after her comments on the show stating that the Holocaust was “not about race”, according to the network’s president. On Tuesday (February 1st), ABC News president Kim Godwin announced that the actress and co-host of the popular daytime talk show would be suspended for two weeks following her remarks concerning the Holocaust made during a discussion on Monday’s episode of the show. “Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impact of her comments,” she said in a statement released via Twitter. “The entire ...
