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Babyface Ray Drops Dramatic Visual for New Track “Dancing With the Devil”
Babyface Ray has dropped a new track and video, titled “Dancing with the Devil,” featuring Pusha T and Landstrip Chip. The visual, directed by Joseph, follows the three artists throughout a dangerous heist that ultimately ends with the loss of a loved one. Cutting between devastating scenes at a solemn funeral and suspense-filled moments during the robbery, the video juxtaposes the fragility of life and the reality of death. “Sippin’ on this drank make it hard for me to think / Diamonds on my chain just to cover up this pain,” the Detroit artist raps on the track. “If I ain’t have a thang would you still treat me the same / Gotta charge it to the game.” In addition to releasing the new song, Ray has also announced the forthcoming debut of his new album Face, which is slated for releas...
Matt Ox Reinvigorates His Album Release with an Ambitious Month of Music
Matt Ox has announced his YEAR OF THE OX album, which has 31 tracks that showcase his visionary approach to rap through new sounds and styles. To listen to YEAR OF THE OX, fans can go to his SoundCloud and YouTube channel where one new song is released each day. By the end of January, Matt Ox’s full project will be available on all platforms. Now, as an independent artist, Matt Ox can be more experimental with both his music and his energy. The unconventional rollout is a hands-on way to tap in with his fans through daily social media updates, impromptu Instagram Live listening sessions and collaborations on album visuals and videos. With an out-of-the-box beat selection and features from equally innovative rappers like Lancey Foux, Matt Ox believes that “YEAR OF THE OX pushes the boundari...
How to Experience European Nightlife: Party Bar or Club?
Nightlife holds a special place in our hearts. There’s something remarkable about going out with your friends, connecting with new people, dancing, and laughing while (responsibly) enjoying your favorite alcoholic beverage—a feeling that is universal among countless cultures around the world. Belushi’s London. Jarett Lopez/EDM.com A vast number of different nightlife establishments are out there, but most loosely fit into either of these two categories: bar and club. Bars, or pubs as they are commonly referred to in Anglo-Saxon countries, usually offer a much more relaxed atmosphere in comparison to clubs. Whereas club crowds are rather focused on dancing and actively enjoying the music, bar patrons are there to grab a bite, share drinks with friends and engage in exciting conversati...
Subtronics Drops 16-Track Debut Album, “Fractals”: Listen
Subtronics has finally unveiled his debut album, Fractals. The record features collabs with Zeds Dead, Grabbitz, Boogie T, and more across its 16 tracks, which encompass dubstep, experimental bass, and everything in between. Its an exploratory album that shows Substronics’ curiosity to test the waters of new sonic frontiers is as strong as ever. And as one of the most gifted producers in the bass music space, the long-awaited Fractals is a tour de force. Fractals was released by way of Subtronics’ own Cyclops Recordings label. As the album trended on Twitter, the support from around the electronic music scene was far-reaching. Sullivan King, Kayzo, and Excision—who just released an album of his own—shared congratulatory messages on social media, am...
GhostDragon Drops First Single Off Upcoming Debut Album: Listen to “temporary love”
GhostDragon is preparing for another big year. After a breakout 2021, which saw the release of his critically acclaimed Strangers Again EP and several remarkable singles, the 21-year-old dance music beatsmith has returned with his first release of 2022. Out today by way of Wave Music/Paradise Music Group, “temporary love” pairs aching lyricism—courtesy of singer-songwriter Robbie Rosen—with melancholic sound design in a soaring future bass arrangement. At such a young age, the prodigious GhostDragon’s grasp on the emotional side of dance music is deeply profound. Rosen’s soaring lyrical performance chronicles familiar tales of heartbreak, as GhostDragon’s acoustic-laden production brings the track to life. Expanding on his signature melodic style,...
Watch: David Guetta Shares Clip of Olivia Rodrigo Singing “Titanium” When She Was Only 10
David Guetta took to social media to share a wholesome clip of Olivia Rodrigo, who—years before she got her driver’s license—belted out his and Sia’s classic dance hit “Titanium” at only 10. The track, which was released on Guetta’s Nothing but the Beat album, took over the radio in 2011 and played a pivotal role in bringing dance music to the mainstream. Fast-forward 11 years and Rodrigo is dominating contemporary music, much like Guetta did. Global hits like “drivers license,” “good 4 u,” and “deja vu,” have brought on a new resurgence of pop-punk and garnered impressive remixes and bootlegs, including from Guetta himself. “Now I’m making bootleg remixes of her music to play in my djs set,” reads Guetta&#...
BROCKHAMPTON Announces “Indefinite Hiatus” Following Their Coachella 2022 Performances
The BROCKHAMPTON era is coming to a close. The band took to social media to announce that it has cancelled all of their 2022 tour dates both in Europe and the US, and confirmed that their final performances as a group will be at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on February 7 and both weekends of Coachella in April. Following their appearances at the Indio-based festival, they’ll be going on an “indefinite hiatus.” The hip hop music collective was formed back in 2010 and is comprised of Kevin Abstract, Merlyn Wood, Matt Champion, Dom McLennon, Bearface, Joba, Romi Hemnani, Jabari Manwa, Kiko Merley, Robert Ontinent, Henock “HK” Sileshi, Jon Nunes and Ashlan Grey. Abstract uniquely started the group by simply posting on the the KanyeToThe forum asking if anyone wanted to start a band, and th...
Lil Wayne’s 2011 ‘Sorry 4 the Wait’ Mixtape Hits Streaming Platforms
Over ten years after its release, Lil Wayne’s 2011 Sorry 4 The Wait has made its way to streaming services. The mixtape, which was dropped as an apology for the delay of his ninth album Tha Carter IV, sampled 12 previously released by other artists, including Drake’s “Marvin’s Room,” Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls)” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” The version that hit just streaming platforms packs an additional four songs. There’s “Cameras” featuring Allan Cubas and “Anti-Hero” featuring Lil Tecca, as well as a song called “Lil Romeo.” Yung Bleu is also on the tape as the producer of a track entitled “Bleu Snappin.’” Stream Lil Wayne’s Sorry 4 The Wait across platforms now. In other music news, FKA twigs shared the Caprisongs mixtape featuring The Weeknd, Daniel Caesar and more. ...
Kanye West, Billie Eilish & Harry Styles To Headline Coachella 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @jprincerespect / Instagram Travis Scott might’ve gotten booted off the 2022 Coachella lineup, but best believe it’s still going to have some amazing acts as they’ve revealed their list of performance slated to take the stage this coming April. Headlining the three day event will be Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye with some of the biggest names in the music game today filling out the highly anticipated event. Artists like Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Lil Baby and Big Sean are all slated to appear at the two weekend jamboree which will take place on April 15th-17th and 22nd-24th respectively. Related Stories Presale for tickets to the event goes on sale Friday (Jan. 14) and best believe they’re going to go li...
Rampant Gang Rule And Fight Clubs At Rikers Island Caught on Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ED JONES / Getty The call to close down the Rikers Island correctional facility has grown louder in recent years as conditions have become more stark and violent. Those calls have grown louder due in part to newly released videos depicting gang rule in the cells, with fight clubs held by inmates to maintain control. According to recent reporting from the New York Times, the conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island correctional facility have grown to alarming levels of violence to the point where correctional officers have acquiesced, letting gang leaders take control of cellblocks and violate rules in the process. This revelation, brought forth by a person seeking release from Rikers due to these dangerous conditions, was reinforced by surveillance cam...
Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Talks Moving With Purpose After His Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram The city of Memphis continues to mourn the loss of Young Dolph. In an exclusive interview his partner Mia Jaye details her next steps. In an exclusive sit down with ABC the late rapper’s partner revealed that life without her high school sweetheart has been difficult on many levels. “It’s been extremely difficult just having to pick up the pieces and to find the strength for my children,” Jaye told ABC News Live’s Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. “Now that he’s no longer here, it’s just very tough for me to be strong for them and be strong for myself because he — you know, Adolph was my soulmate.” Related Stories Ironically her brother Jeremey Jerdine also fell victim to gun violence back in May 2020. Short...
Young Thug Accuses Private Jet Pilot Of Racism For Kicking Crew Member Off Plane Over Lack Of ID And ‘Disrespect’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Atlanta rapper Young Thug posted a video to his Instagram story Wednesday to show the world a confrontation he had with a private jet pilot who wouldn’t let everyone in his party fly. Now, the pilot initially said the member of Thug’s crew didn’t have the proper documentation to fly on the jet, according to TMZ. (As a non-rich person, I have no idea what documentation one needs to fly on a private jet—but apparently, there’s documentation one must have.) But Thug was also told that a member of his traveling squad made the flight attendant feel uncomfortable, and that’s why they couldn’t fly. Related Stories Either way, Young Thug went smooth off on the pilot and accused him of racism, and eventually, the police were called to ...
