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The 1975 Lead Red Hot Chili Peppers In U.K. Chart Race
The U.K. albums chart battle is heating up as Red Hot Chili Peppers apply the pressure on the 1975. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, the 1975 is out front with Being Funny In A Foreign Language (Dirty Hit), the British alternative rock act’s fifth studio album. If it holds its position, Being Funny will bring Matt Healy and Co. their fifth U.K. leader, following their self-titled 2013 debut; I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it (from 2016); A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relationships (2018) and Notes On A Conditional Form (2020). The Chili Peppers could have a say in that. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The veteran California rockers start at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update wit...
Anne-Marie and Aitch’s ‘Psycho’ Stalks U.K. Midweek Top 5
Sam Smith and Kim Petras are on the verge of completing an “Unholy” (EMI) month in the U.K. The hit collaboration leads the midweek U.K. chart and is heading for a fourth consecutive week at No. 1. “Unholy” heads an unchanged top 4, as a psycho stalks the top 5. Anne-Marie and Aitch’s “Psycho” (via Atlantic) is eying an 8-5 climb, for what would be a new high in its fifth week on the chart. Based on midweek data, Stormzy’s on target for the highest new entry with “Hide & Seek” (Def Jam). It’s chasing a No. 9 debut. If it holds its ground, “Hide & Seek” will give the Brit Award winner a 13th U.K. top 10. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Further down the list, Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz’s “Miss You” (Atlantic) could crack the top 20 for ...
Anne-Marie and Aitch’s ‘Psycho’ Stalks U.K. Midweek Top 5
Sam Smith and Kim Petras are on the verge of completing an “Unholy” (EMI) month in the U.K. The hit collaboration leads the midweek U.K. chart and is heading for a fourth consecutive week at No. 1. “Unholy” heads an unchanged top 4, as a psycho stalks the top 5. Anne-Marie and Aitch’s “Psycho” (via Atlantic) is eying an 8-5 climb, for what would be a new high in its fifth week on the chart. Based on midweek data, Stormzy’s on target for the highest new entry with “Hide & Seek” (Def Jam). It’s chasing a No. 9 debut. If it holds its ground, “Hide & Seek” will give the Brit Award winner a 13th U.K. top 10. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Further down the list, Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz’s “Miss You” (Atlantic) could crack the top 20 for ...
Neave Applebaum and Lewis Thompson Win Big at ASCAP London Music Awards 2022
With three wins, including the coveted songwriter of the year prize, songwriters Neave Applebaum and Lewis Thompson were the standouts Monday night (Oct. 18) at the 2022 ASCAP London Music Awards. Applebaum and Thompson were recognized for their co-writes on a slew of DJ and producer Joel Corry’s hits, including 2020’s “Head And Heart” (via Asylum/Perfect Havoc) featuring MNEK, which ruled the Official U.K. Singles Chart for six week; and 2021’s “Bed,” with Raye and David Guetta, which peaked at No. 3. The pair also scooped winning hot dance/electronic song awards for “Head And Heart,” alongside co-writers MNEK, Robert Harvey, Leo Kalyan and Lewis Thompson; and for “Bed.” Also on the night, Indian film composer Mithoon bagged a brace of awards, taking home song of the year and top streamin...
Neave Applebaum and Lewis Thompson Win Big at ASCAP London Music Awards 2022
With three wins, including the coveted songwriter of the year prize, songwriters Neave Applebaum and Lewis Thompson were the standouts Monday night (Oct. 18) at the 2022 ASCAP London Music Awards. Applebaum and Thompson were recognized for their co-writes on a slew of DJ and producer Joel Corry’s hits, including 2020’s “Head And Heart” (via Asylum/Perfect Havoc) featuring MNEK, which ruled the Official U.K. Singles Chart for six week; and 2021’s “Bed,” with Raye and David Guetta, which peaked at No. 3. The pair also scooped winning hot dance/electronic song awards for “Head And Heart,” alongside co-writers MNEK, Robert Harvey, Leo Kalyan and Lewis Thompson; and for “Bed.” Also on the night, Indian film composer Mithoon bagged a brace of awards, taking home song of the year and top streamin...
Westside Gunn Announces ‘Hitler Wears Hermes 10’ Release Date
Westside Gunn has officially announced the release date of Hitler Wears Hermes 10. The Griselda titan shared the project’s October 28 release date to Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg and confirmed that this will be the last installment in the long-running series that started in 2012. “It was supposed to have been Michelle first and you already know I have a notorious series called ‘Hitler Wears Hermes,’ which I started 10 years ago in 2012,” Gunn said. “Every year, at this time, I made ‘Part 1,’ ‘Part 2,’ ‘Part 3,’ ‘Part 4,’ all the way up to now, so it’s only right if I end it on 10.” “The last one was going to be the final one, but I felt weird doing nine and not 10 of them,” he continued, referring to 2021’s Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B. “And you know, like in anything, you always celebra...
Westside Gunn Announces ‘Hitler Wears Hermes 10’ Release Date
Westside Gunn has officially announced the release date of Hitler Wears Hermes 10. The Griselda titan shared the project’s October 28 release date to Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg and confirmed that this will be the last installment in the long-running series that started in 2012. “It was supposed to have been Michelle first and you already know I have a notorious series called ‘Hitler Wears Hermes,’ which I started 10 years ago in 2012,” Gunn said. “Every year, at this time, I made ‘Part 1,’ ‘Part 2,’ ‘Part 3,’ ‘Part 4,’ all the way up to now, so it’s only right if I end it on 10.” “The last one was going to be the final one, but I felt weird doing nine and not 10 of them,” he continued, referring to 2021’s Hitler Wears Hermes 8: Side B. “And you know, like in anything, you always celebra...
Lil Uzi Vert Surprise Releases New Single “Just Wanna Rock”
Lil Uzi Vert surprised his fans with the release of his brand new single “Just Wanna Rock.” Clocking in at just a little over two minutes, the track — which was initially teased on TikTok — hears Uzi play with his bars atop ’70s synths straight out of a thriller/slasher film and a pulsating bass drum, giving the rapper the sonic space to be more dynamic and experimental with his sound. “Just Wanna Rock” follows his Red & White EP from earlier this summer, but was not confirmed whether it will appear on his highly-anticipated P!NK album. Stream Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock” on Spotify and Apple Music, and stay tuned for more info on P!NK. Elsewhere in music, MC Serch is selling his shares of Nas’ catalog, which includes Illmatic and It Was Written. Read Full Article
Lil Uzi Vert Surprise Releases New Single “Just Wanna Rock”
Lil Uzi Vert surprised his fans with the release of his brand new single “Just Wanna Rock.” Clocking in at just a little over two minutes, the track — which was initially teased on TikTok — hears Uzi play with his bars atop ’70s synths straight out of a thriller/slasher film and a pulsating bass drum, giving the rapper the sonic space to be more dynamic and experimental with his sound. “Just Wanna Rock” follows his Red & White EP from earlier this summer, but was not confirmed whether it will appear on his highly-anticipated P!NK album. Stream Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock” on Spotify and Apple Music, and stay tuned for more info on P!NK. Elsewhere in music, MC Serch is selling his shares of Nas’ catalog, which includes Illmatic and It Was Written. Read Full Article
Lil Yachty Reveals The Inspiration Behind His Latest “Poland” Hit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Barry Brecheisen / Getty Recently Lil Yachty‘s latest track “Poland” has been getting much burn and now the Southern artist has revealed where the inspiration for the track came from. Making a guest appearance for a reaction to the video on the YouTube channel ZIAS!, Lil Yachty revealed that the idea for the hook to the viral song actually came from a bottle of Poland Springs water. When asked where the idea for “Poland” came from and what the inspiration behind it was, Yachty admitted that he came up with the chorus simply for trolling purposes. “I’ma tell y’all the truth. I was in the studio, right, working on my new album, and I was actually just trolling. My mans was just drinking a Poland Springs water bottle… and the song was a joke! Like, I wa...
A Hot Girl Is Tired: Megan Thee Stallion Announces She Is Taking A Break Following ‘SNL’ & Home Robbery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Megan Thee Stallion and her bionic knees are taking a well-deserved break. The Houston rapper took to Twitter on Saturday, Oct. 15, to tell her followers and, most importantly, the Hotties that she needs some time off. “Hotties im really sorry but after SNL I really gotta take a break I’m so tired, physically and emotionally,” the “Her” rapper tweeted. Megan Thee Stallion has been booked and busy. She held down hosting and performing duties on SNL, and most recently, her Los Angeles home was broken into while she was in New York rehearsing for Saturday Night Live. Los Angeles law enforcement say that two men allegedly broke a glass door in the back of Thee Stallion’s home and made off with $300K-$400K worth of jewelry and other items. “Materia...
Drake And The Weeknd To Skip Grammys For The Second Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cole Burston / Getty The Canadian urban music delegation has opted out of an appearance at the Grammy Awards for a second year in row. According to Page Six, Drake and The Weeknd will not be attending nor have they submitted music for award consideration. The two artists who have also been collaborators have both previously expressed their discontent with the Recording Academy and the awards process. In 2021, The Weeknd decried the snub of his mega-hit album, After Hours with a statement to The New York Times that read, “Because of the secret committees, I will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys.” The Recording Academy’s voters are music industry insiders who apply for membership with an application and several referenc...
