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Cordae Lifts Off With ‘From a Bird’s Eye View’: Stream It Now
Cordae takes flight with From a Bird’s Eye View, the Maryland-raised rapper’s sophomore album. Lifting off at the stroke of midnight, Bird’s Eye (via Atlantic Records) includes the previously-released singles “Sinister” featuring Lil Wayne, and “Super” with Roddy Ricch, and boasts contributions from Stevie Wonder (“Champagne Glasses” also with Freddie Gibbs and Nas), Eminem (“Parables [Remix]”), Gunna (“Today”), H.E.R. and Lil Durk (“Chronicles”), and more. The new set is inspired by a life-changing trip to Africa, enduring the loss of a close friend, and the hip-hop artist’s personal evolution, a story that’s captured for a multi-part vlog on YouTube, The Road To From A Bird’s Eye View. [embedded content] The new 14-track LP is the followup to 2019’s full-length ...
Round Hill Music Acquires David Coverdale Catalog
The Round Hill Music Royalty Fund has acquired a bundle of music rights from David Coverdale, the Whitesnake frontman and former lead singer of Deep Purple. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. According to the announcement, the acquisition includes his music publishing and master recording royalties and from his three-album stint in the mid-1970s with Deep Purple — Burn, Come Taste The Band, and Stormbringer — and from his entire Whitesnake catalog including the band’s multi-platinum 1987 self-titled album. Also, as part of the deal Round Hill apparently has acquired some Whitesnake master recordings that Coverdale owned. In addition, the deal includes a neighboring rights administration agreement for both his Whitesnake’s catalog and his share of the Deep Purple albums he performed on. ...
FKA Twigs Has ‘Fallen Back In Love With Music’ as ‘Caprisongs’ Arrives: Stream It Now
FKA Twigs returns refreshed, connected and in love with music once again on Caprisongs, the singer and songwriter’s new, collaboration-stacked mixtape. Spanning 17 tracks, the collection is, in the English artist’s own words, the tale of Twigs’ “journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends.” In a thread announcing her new arrival, she explains how, during lockdown she went in “search for connection” and found “even the most simple conversations incredibly comforting. When I went out I would find myself listening in on other people talking and imagining what it would be like to hang out with those nattering strangers. I loved catching sound bytes.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, “I have fallen back in love with music...
Joey Bada$$ Seeks “THE REV3NGE” in New Song
Joey Bada$$ has released his first single of the year, “THE REV3NGE.” Clocking in at approximately two-and-a-half minutes, the track is produced by Powers Pleasant and hears the Brooklyn native open up about how success is truly the greatest form of revenge. “So now they on my body / Made it to the top, ain’t no way that they could stop me now / They gonna say I joined the Illuminati / I got demons all around me, tell me what they know about me,” he melodically raps during the bridge over a triumphant set of horns. “THE REV3NGE” is billed as the first single from his upcoming third studio album, which is set to release this 2022. The untitled record will be his first in five years; All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ dropped in 2017 and debuted at No. 5, giving the artist commercial success. Watch Joey ...
Jack White Shares New Song “Love Is Selfish”: Listen
Jack White has shared another new song. This one’s called “Love Is Selfish,” and it appears on his forthcoming album Entering Heaven Alive. Check it out below. Entering Heaven Alive, which arrives on July 22, is the second of two albums that White plans to release this year. He’s also set to issue Fear of the Dawn on April 8, and shared “Taking Me Back” from the LP in October. After opening a Third Man Records shop in London last fall, White will tour the United States this spring before heading to Europe for June and July. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Joey Bada$$ Shares Video for New Song “The Rev3nge: Watch
Joey Bada$$ has returned with a new single, and it’s the first song he’s shared from his next album (which hasn’t yet been detailed). “The Rev3nge,” produced by Powers Pleasant, is out now via Columbia Records. It arrives with a new music video directed by child. Watch the video below. The last Joey Bada$$ album was 2017’s All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. In addition to releasing singles like last year’s “Let It Breathe” and the 2020 three-song Light Pack collection, he’s spent much of the past five years working as an actor. He starred the Oscar-winning Netflix short film Two Distant Strangers, plus Raising Kanan, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, and Mr. Robot. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
EarthGang Share New Song “All Eyes on Me”: Listen
EarthGang—the Atlanta duo of Olu and WowGr8—have shared a new track from their forthcoming sophomore record, Ghetto Gods. It’s called “All Eyes on Me,” and it follows the release of their 2021 singles “American Horror Story,” “Aretha,” and “Erykah.” Check it out below. Ghetto Gods—the follow-up to the EarthGang’s 2019 debut Mirrorland—is out January 28. Last November, the duo shared a trailer for the LP, narrated by 2 Chainz. Revisit Pitchfork’s 2019 Rising interview “EarthGang Are Carrying on the Legacy of Freaky Southern Rap.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Eddie Vedder Reveals Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ringo Starr Appear on New Album, Shares New Song: Listen
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder has revealed more details about his forthcoming solo album Earthling, which is out February 11 via Seattle Surf/Republic. The album features contributions from Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Glen Hansard, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. He’s also shared a new song called “Brother the Cloud.” Listen to it below. Vedder is scheduled to tour behind the new album next month. Read “Reconsidering Temple of the Dog” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Earthling: 01 Invincible02 Power of Right03 Long Way04 Brother the Cloud05 Fallout Today06 The Dark07 The Haves08 Good and Evil09 Rose of Jericho10 Try11 Picture [ft. Elton John]12 Mrs. Mills13 On...
Lauryn Hill Named As Executive Producer For Amiri Baraka Documentary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Corinth Films / Corinth Films The life and legacy of the late poet and activist Amiri Baraka is now the subject of a new documentary. And fellow New Jersey native Lauryn Hill is the executive producer who has helped bring it to life. Source: Corinth Films / Corinth Films The new documentary, titled Why Is We Americans, offers a look at the life of Baraka who is regarded as one of the most forthright authorities on Black American art, history, and culture. Related Stories As a leader of the Black Arts Movement that first began in 1965, Baraka was acclaimed for his expression of the Black experience through his poetry such as “It’s Nation Time” and his written work beginning with Blues People: Negro Music in White America. The film, which gets its title fro...
Seeing Green: Jennifer Hough Drops Harassment Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN It seems that Nicki Minaj can breathe a sigh of relief. Jennifer Hough has dropped the harassment lawsuit against her. As spotted on Complex the Queens, New York native got some good news regarding some potential legal troubles that originated with her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty. On Wednesday, January 12 Jennifer Hough’s lawyer confirmed that his client has dropped the “Super Bass” rapper from the suit. Related Stories “The case was voluntarily dismissed as to Nicki in NY,” Hough’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, told Complex. “The case against Kenneth is ongoing.” Back in September of 1994 Hugh accused Petty of raping her for which he served four years in prison. The attorney went on to claim that she is not in the clear just yet thoug...
Soulja Boy Posts Racy Pics Of “Big Draco” & Twitter Reacts With Tremendous Thirst
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Soulja Boy is quick to remind the masses that he’s the first to do something in the Hip-Hop space and fights hard to prove some of those outlandish claims. After years of using the name Big Draco, the “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” star shared his, ahem, situation, and fans on Twitter reacted in extreme thirst. Like many entertainers, Soulja Boy launched an OnlyFans, following in the footsteps of Safaree and other stars before him. From what’s being said online, the images that had Twitter on clutched pearls mode were leaked from the subscription-only page. Of course, we’re not going to share the images of Soulja Boy letting the hammer get some shine here, but savvy searchers should locate the photos on their own. Meanwhile, check ou...
HHW Gaming: GameStop Announces Two New PS5 Bundles Arriving Friday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Listen up gamers, here is your chance to land a PS5 console. GameStop, yes they still exist, announced that it is dropping not one, but two PS5 bundles. Unlike consoles which are super difficult to acquire alone, bundles are usually much easier to get your hands on due to the already high price. These two bundles include three games, a controller, a charging dock, and a GameStop gift card. Bundle A: PlayStation 5 Console Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PowerA DualSense Charging Dock Death Stranding Director’s Cut Call of Duty: Vanguard GameStop Gift Card Bundle B: PlayStation 5 Console Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PowerA DualSense Charging Dock Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Call of Duty: Vanguard GameStop Gift Card No word on how m...
