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Dubstep Icons Skream and Benga Are Reuniting In 2022
Over a decade since dubstep pioneers Skream and Benga last collaborated, the iconic Croydon tandem have announced they’re teaming up once again. Skream announced the reunion via Twitter in late December 2021 with little other information. The first time we saw these titans collaborate was way back in 2003, when they released “The Judgement.” They later collided once again for their unforgettable BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix in 2011. The boys aren’t just back in town, though. While details remain scarce, according to Skream, he and Benga are close to having two tracks finished—and with more in the works. Recommended Articles Check out Skream’s tweets below. At the time of writing, neither Skream nor Benga have announced release dates or ...
Moore Kismet Welcomes “Next Chapter” With Stunning Pauline Herr Collab, “Parallel Heartbreak”
“The purpose of my music is to exemplify my truths,” said Moore Kismet in a recent press release. “That’s what my music has always been for me: a way to get my stories and my thoughts out.” And they mean it—at only 17 years old, the prodigious producer is already known for wearing their heart on their sleeve. Now, as they enter a self-proclaimed “next chapter,” it’s clear that this guiding philosophy is here to stay. Kicking off this era is “Parallel Heartbreak” (with Pauline Herr), a fluttering melodic trap ballad which expresses the fear of heartbreak that comes with the embrace of new love. The song dropped today, January 7th, via Thrive Music. “Parallel Heartbreak” begins with a sublime arrangement of plucks, which are s...
Seven Lions and Jason Ross Collide On Scintillating “See You Again” EP: Listen
Seven Lions and Jason Ross are kicking off 2022 the right way, releasing their hotly anticipated collaborative EP See You Again by way of the former’s Ophelia Records imprint. Seven Lions and Jason Ross have both long been known for their versatility as music producers, and their skill sets are on full display this time around. Clocking in at just two tracks, they’ve executed each song perfectly while staying true to the sound that’s shaped Ophelia since its launch. The duo embraces the soaring synths fans have grown accustomed to all while cultivating a brooding feel. The titular “See You Again” features elegant vocals from Fiora accompanied by a rich, lush soundscape. Her vocals drive listeners all the way to the heartfelt drop, enveloping them in waves of c...
New Book Pays Homage to the Beautiful and Chaotic Bloghouse Era
For a short time in the mid-2000s, the dream of the underground rave materialized in unique DIY fashion: bloghouse. Lina Abascal’s new book offers readers a glimpse into the chaotic, vastly undocumented era that many still cherish to this day. Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and the Dancefloor is a cultural deep-dive into the bloghouse zeitgeist of the mid-2000s. Bloghouse wasn’t simply the events that took place, but how they came to be through the power of the internet and human curiosity. Music was the centerpiece and catalyst, fueling a curiosity to learn more about obscure electro and punk through blogs, eventually leading to events that can only be described as of the “you had to be there” variety. Amazon Abascal’s book also ...
Fat Joe & White Castle Introduce New Joenuary Themed Sliders
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: White Castle / White Castle Fat Joe has been in the rap game for decades now and while he’s proudly celebrated his plus sized figure since day one, no fast food joint has ever thought to collaborate with the Hip-Hop heavyweight throughout his career… until now. Yesterday the Don Cartegena took to his social media to announce that he and White Castle were entering a partnership to kick off 2022 and label the month of January, “Joenuary” and have White Castle serve up some exclusive Fat Joe themed menu items for the first month of the new year. Proudly stating that he’s linked up with White Castle to “destroy your New Years resolution,” Fat Joe introduced White Castle’s latest burgers that actually look like some flavorful looking sliders dubbed the “Sloppy...
Government Releases Photos Of Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Shaolin’ Album
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Department of Justice / buzzfeed The Hip-Hop community has just gotten a better understanding of one of the most unique Rap releases of all time. The government has released photos of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon A Time In Shaolin. Source: Department of Justice / buzzfeed This week BuzzFeed News has acquired some additional visuals from the one of one project that only few people have had the chance to hear. On July 26, 2021 United States Marshals Service auctioned off the release and found it a new home with digital art collective PleasrDAO. With this legally binding transaction a bill of sale had to be prepared detailing the purchase. Along with the paperwork the federal agency visually documented everything related to the release including the je...
Earl Sweatshirt Releases “Titanic” Single From Upcoming ‘SICK!’ LP
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marc Grimwade / Getty Earl Sweatshirt influenced a wave of young rappers and producers who forged their own lanes and deep thinkers and poets atop murky and muted production. As a leading voice of this elite audio vanguard, the rapper and producer released a new single titled “Titanic” from his forthcoming SICK! album. Via Earl Sweatshirt’s own Tan Cressida imprint by way of Warner Bros., “Titanic” takes a shift in sound from the earlier drops from SICK! in “2010” and “Tabula Rasa” but no less impressive. Employing a cleverly disjointed double-time flow, Earl gets some adlib assistance from skateboarder and rapper Na-Kel Smith with production by Black Noi$e. Instead of sharing the lyrics, just check out the stream below because it needs to be heard as Ear...
HHW Gaming: E3 Presses Pause Button On In-Person Convention Again, No Word On Digital Show
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty No surprise, E3 is not holding an in-person event in 2022. The ESA (Entertainment Software Association) announced it hit the pause button on E3 2022, well, in-person for that matter. The ESA came to its decision out of concern due to the spread of the tightly contagious Omicron COVID-19 variant, but some believe there are other reasons for the move. “Due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees, E3 will not be held in person in 2022,” the ESA said in a statement sent to IGN. “We remain incredibly excited about the future of E3 and look forward to announcing more details soon.” While it’s totally understandable, the ESA decided to make this move. It would h...
Tina Knowles-Lawson Shares Sweet Birthday Post for Blue Ivy: ‘My Little Capricorn Twin’
Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s daughter Blue Ivy Carter turned 10 years old on Friday (Jan. 7), and Tina Knowles-Lawson did what grandmothers do best on birthdays — gush over their grandbabies. “My beautiful Talented and super smart Grandaughter Blue Ivy turned 10 today! God it seemed like yesterday you came into the world running things,” she wrote alongside a photo of the duo serving soft smiles on a beach with a warm-toned sunset behind them. “Blue is my little Capricorn Twin . I prayed for her to be born on my birthday but she did what she always does she came when she got good and ready [laughing emoji] three days later but we still share the bond.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Knowles-Lawson went on to share that Blue “gives the best advice,” to ...
John Legend Sells Music Catalog to BMG and KKR
John Legend is taking “All of Me” to another level, selling his signature song as part of a larger portfolio of compositions which were acquired last year by BMG and global investment firm KKR, Billboard has confirmed. As first reported by Bloomberg, the EGOT recipient sold both his personal share of the copyrights to his compositions as well as the recorded music royalties for his music dated 2004 thru early 2021 to the partnering companies for an undisclosed sum back in September. A UCC regulatory filing indicated that DL Music IP LP, an affiliate of KKR Credit Advisors, and BMG Rights Management each purchased a 50% stake in the Legend catalog. BMG and KKR have not formally announced the acquisition, and financial details of the sale are not yet known. Both companies declined requests t...
Muse Teases New Single ‘Won’t Stand Down’ With Haunting Cover Art
Muse is gearing up to release a brand new single to kick off the new year. On Friday (Jan. 7), the English rock band shared the official cover art and release date for their forthcoming track, titled “Won’t Stand Down,” to their social media pages. The haunting image features a floating figure in a black cape, face hidden by a white mask with markings. Below the figure are 10 faceless disciples, all in hooded black capes. “WON’T STAND DOWN. Our new single, released next week on Thursday January 13th,” the group shared via social media, along with links to pre-save the single on Spotify, Apple and Deezer. Explore Explore Muse See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A snippet of the track was teased during an Instagram Live on Muse’s account, with singer Matt Be...
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Lingerie Brand Will Open Retail Stores in 2022
Rihanna announced on Friday (Jan. 7) that her Savage x Fenty lingerie brand will open its own brick-and-mortar stores this year. “2022, we coming in HOT! we bout to bring you a whole new #SavageXFenty experience with the launch of our brick-and-mortar retail stores!” she tweeted with an animation of what said stores would look like. It appears they’ll be featuring colorful wallpapers highlighting the rainbow assortment of lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear. Rihanna, 33, also listed out the first five locations of the Savage x Fenty stores: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. “Can’t believe it’s actually that time, and I can’t wait for you to have this experience irl,” she continued. Explore Explore Rihanna See latest videos, charts and news See latest v...
