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Candidness Is SZA’s Superpower in New Album ‘SOS’
After a lengthy five-and-a-half-year wait, SZA has finally released her Ctrl followup, SOS. Clocking in at approximately one hour and 10 minutes, the extensive 23-track record features guest appearances from Don Toliver on “Used,” Phoebe Bridgers on “Ghost in the Machine,” previous collaborator Travis Scott on “Open Arms” and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard on “Forgiveless,” as well as production and contribution credits from the likes of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes, Jay Versace, DJ Dahi and more. The highly-anticipated album’s eclectic list of contributors gives SZA the space to explore a variety of sonic planes ranging from her traditional R&B to trap, indie and more, but her lyrical and vocal prowess remain strong and consistent throughout. She knows how to harness he...
RM’s ‘Indigo’: Every Song Ranked
When RM officially introduced himself to the music industry through BTS‘ debut in 2013, the then-18-year-old Kim Namjoon was known through the stage name Rap Monster after being praised by hip-hop veterans for his spitting abilities, but he later shared a love-hate relationship with the moniker. In 2017, the star made the formal move to professionally go by RM after realizing it didn’t fully represent who he was or his love for all music. Instead, “RM” now opened his name up to represent a range of meanings, one of them thought to be the “Real Me.” Even if rap is where RM started, his first proper solo album, Indigo, shows that it’s only one facet of the musician. With assistance from longtime musical legends in different genres, plus rising up-and-comers, the LP is a collection of songs t...
Cardi B Offers Her Hilarious Hot Takes on ‘The Crown’ Season 5: ‘Camilla Think She Slick’
It’s safe to say Cardi B is invested in The Crown. On Thursday (Dec. 7), the superstar took to social media to share her thoughts as she continued binging Season 5 of the hit Netflix drama. Most of the rapper’s hottest takes had to do with the illicit romance between then-Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker Bowles (Olivia Williams) as well as the couple’s blatant manipulation of Princess Diana (played by Elizabeth Debicki) as they carried on their affair. “Why would Charles want Diana to hang out with Camila? THE NERVE the f–k !” she wrote in one tweet, misspelling Bowles’ name, adding minutes later, “Camila think she slick sending congrats notes to Diana ….I wish a b—h would” with an unimpressed emoji. Cardi also offered her Twitter followers some sage dating advice based on ...
K-Pop Promoter Behind BTS, BLACKPINK Tours Partners With AEG Presents
AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion and artist development, on Thursday (Dec. 8) announced an official strategic partnership with K-pop touring and marketing company Powerhouse. The two live music companies, which have worked together on many successful K-pop artists over the past 13 years, will collaborate on all aspects of the live K-pop business including touring, production, marketing and media across every level. “In the course of last two decades, K-pop has grown to be one of the most popular genres in the global music industry.,” says C.S. Hah, Powerhouse chief executive and president. “The K-pop market has proven its depth and width to be more matured than ever, and I hope our launch of this formal partnership with AEG Presents can help K-pop grow to reach new horizo...
The Return of Gangsta Boo: Femcee Talks Music Scene, Working with GloRilla, Latto & More
“Yeah hoe!” It’s the infamous tagline from 90s rap star Gangsta Boo (born Lola Mitchell), member of the Oscar award-winning group, Three 6 Mafia. Gangsta Boo joined when she was just 15 years old in 1994 and that same year, recorded her first solo record with the group, “Cheefa Da Reefa.” The track set the tone for the Memphis femcee, who later unveiled the her most well-known hit, “Where Dem Dollas At?,” in 1998. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Boo has gone through a number of transformations since then, renaming herself Lady Boo in 2001 and embraced Christianity, according to MTV. In 2013, Gangsta Boo joined Da Mafia 6ix before the passing of band member Lord Infamous in December of that year. In 2014, she and Da Mafia 6ix’s other fem...
Liquid Stranger Reveals 2023 EP, “Unity”: Listen to the Lead Single
Fans of Liquid Stranger have something exciting to look forward to in 2023. The Wakaan label boss has revealed a brand new EP, Unity. The project is slated to release next year on the imprint’s SSKWAN offshoot, which specializes in downtempo electronic music. To build the hype surrounding the EP’s release, Stranger today dropped its lead single, “Smoke N Hope.” Wakaan diehards are sure to be mesmerized by this dreamy record, which weaves ragga-inspired vocals by J Lauryn with wonky drums and pulsing bass. After kicking off with a hypnotic acoustic guitar riff, the track whispers and winds before an enthralling chorus takes hold—and refuses to let go. In the wake of Stranger’s mind-bending B A L A N C E album and Dimensions EP, there’s no doubt t...
Martin Garrix and JVKE Join Forces for “Marvel Snap” Track, “Hero”
Martin Garrix‘s influence has extended far beyond the confines of the electronic dance music community before. But he’s outdone himself after his latest high-profile collaboration. The Dutch EDM superstar has joined forces with JVKE for “Hero,” a track produced for Marvel‘s collectible card game, “Marvel Snap.” The song comes paired with an animated video that explores “iconic relationships from across the Marvel Multiverse,” pairing Storm with Black Panther, Spider-Man with Mary Jane and more. In celebration of the song’s release, “Marvel Snap” is set to host an in-game “Hero” event with themed rewards, according to Marvel. All players who log in will receive a free “Storm Hero” variant illustr...
New Winter Party Series at Wynn Las Vegas Features Performances by Dillon Francis and RL Grime
The party never stops in Vegas—but it does get chilly in the winter. And thanks to a new series of indoor events at Wynn Las Vegas, you can keep getting down even in Sin City’s colder months. Known for its epic pool parties, Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas has announced a seasonal event concept called “Winter Series.” The parties will elevate the venue’s experience with top-tier production on a scale that only the Wynn can curate, including special, temperature-controlled environment designed specifically for the new series. Dillon Francis. Mike Kirschbaum The “Winter Series” kicks off on December 10th with a performance from Dillon Francis. Then, on New Year’s Eve, Wynn Las Vegas welcomes RL Grime, whose scintillating “Halloween...
Listen to Vintage Culture’s Sultry EDM.com Playlist Ahead of DJ Set at Fiji’s Your Paradise Festival
This weekend, roughly 600 people are flying to Fiji’s dreamlike Mamanuca Islands for Your Paradise, one of the world’s best destination music festivals. They’ll be partying off the coast of Nadi for a week of once-in-a-lifetime festival experiences soundtracked by a group of elite DJs, including Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture. The chart-topping house music producer, who has performed at a number of the world’s biggest dance music festivals this year, tops a stellar Your Paradise lineup that also includes Ben Böhmer, Lee Foss, Kito and Getter, among others. The music is just one of many reasons why the attendees of Your Paradise leave Fiji with “feelings they can’t quite articulate” every year. c/o Your Paradise Scroll to Continue Rec...
Bree Runway Releases Surprise Project ‘WHOA, WHAT A BLUR!’
Today, Bree Runway released a surprise project titled WHOA, WHAT A BLUR! With no warning or hint whatsoever, the new five-track EP from the rising Ghanaian-British star is sure to be a treat for fans. The new project expands Runway’s upbeat yet, multidimensional sound with a range of pop tracks with cuts of hip-hop, electronic synths, rock and soul. Alongside her sonic expansion, the project stays committed to the artist’s confident and empowering demeanor. Out of the 5-tracks, only one, “THAT GIRL,” was previously released this past September, so fans are getting an almost entirely new offering. Check out the tracklist below and take a listen to WHOA, WHAT A BLUR!, which is out now on streaming platforms. In related news, Drake trumps Eminem as the highest-certified singles artist in RIAA...
Monaleo Shares Video for New Song “Miss U Already”: Watch
Houston’s Monaleo has shared the new song “Miss U Already.” Featuring Alabama’s NoCap, it’s a ballad about a lost friend. Packaged with the single is a stripped-down live performance video of Monaleo singing the track backed by a choir. Check out the new video, directed by John Tashiro, below. In the fall, Monaleo released her single “Body Bag” with a Halloween-themed video. Before that, Flo Milli hopped on the remix of one of Monaleo’s breakout tracks, “We Not Humping.” Earlier this year, NoCap released his album Mr. Crawford, and he plans to release the new mixtape The Main Bird next week. Read about Monaleo’s “We Not Humping (Remix)” at No. 21 on Pitchfork’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2022.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can als...
Celine Dion Diagnosed With Incurable Neurological Syndrome
Céline Dion has been forced to reschedule a European tour after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes spasms and other physical difficulties. She said the syndrome, which is relatively under-researched, has impaired her ability to walk and sing. “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time,” Dion said in a video statement, which you can view below. “And it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through. Recently, I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome which affects something like one in a million people. While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all of the...
