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Joyce Wrice Delivers Dynamic New EP ‘Motive’
Joyce Wrice has dropped off her latest project, Motive. Clocking in at approximately 15 minutes, the five-track EP hears the New Gen artist reunite with frequent collaborator KAYTRANADA for “Iced Tea” and two more tracks, while producers Kaelin Ellis, Osinachi Nwaneri and rising R&B artist Mack Kaene also contribute to Motive. Wrice’s signature songwriting and mellow vocals are laid on top of dynamic production work, allowing her to try out new sounds while staying true to herself. “In between coming off of my debut album and brainstorming ideas for my sophomore album, I was motivated to create an EP that the world could dance to,” Wrice shared in a statement. “This new project is experimental, fun, carefree, and sexy. After ‘Overgrown,’ I was inspired to ...
HHW Gaming: A$AP Rocky Stars In First Trailer For ‘Need For Speed Unbound’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA / Need For Speed Unbound Lord Pretty Flacko, aka A$AP Rocky, is in the game, well, Need For Speed Unbound, to be exact. Thursday, October 6, EA put it in drive and released the first trailer for Criterion’s long-rumored Need For Speed Unbound. Rihanna’s boo, and baby daddy, A$AP Rocky, stars in the first look at the new racing game in the famed Need For Speed franchise that showcases the fresh coat of paint the game will sport. A$AP Rocky, who is heavily featured in the trailer, will star in the game, be on the game’s soundtrack and premiere his song “Sh*ttin Me’ in the game. His creative agency AWGE was also involved in Unbound’s development. A Breakdown of Need For Speed Unbound Per EA: Related Stories The thrill of the race and the rush of the chase...
HHW Gaming: Beat Saber Rolls Out Exclusive Lizzo Music Pack For Meta Quest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beat Games / facebook Beat Saber, one of the top VR experiences in the Meta Quest universe, takes active gaming to a new level by way of its innovative Music Pack offerings. Joining the list of hitmakers is the all-around superstar Lizzo with Beat Saber’s new Lizzo Music Pack releasing Thursday (Oct. 6). Just in time for Lizzo’s The Special Tour in the U.S. and Europe, the Lizzo Music Pack from Beat Saber features nine of the talented vocalist and performer’s tracks. Beat Saber is adding a little flair to the exclusive list of tracks, featuring a brand new in-game custom layout that is inspired by Lizzo’s Special album. Related Stories Priced at $1.99 a song, or $11.99 for all nine tracks, the Lizzo Music Pack was designed strictly for her fan base, the L...
HHW Gaming: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Teaser Trailer Has Arrived, Twitter Hates Chris Pratt As Mario
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Illumination / The Super Mario Bros. Movie Finally, the first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie arrived, and we heard Chris Pratt’s voice coming out of the iconic video game plumber’s mouth. Thursday, October 6, Nintendo and Illumination Studios used the first day of New York Comic-Con to unveil the trailer for the highly anticipated feature-length film based on the iconic Nintendo platform game. Jack Black, who voices King Bowser in the animated film, was on hand to reveal the trailer to the world. When The Super Mario Bros. Movie was first announced, the most significant question mark revolved around Chris Pratt and how he would sound as the fictional video game character. Source: Paul Morigi / Getty After watching the roughly 2-minute tease...
Kanye West’s Tucker Carlson Interview Even More Bonkers Than Expected, MAGA Twitter Excited
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Kanye West is spiraling, and we say that with all due respect. The self-proclaiming genius and proxy for White Supremacy was interviewed by FOX News’ racist host Tucker Carlson, and the results were even zanier and crazier than anyone who has been paying attention could have expected. TMZ first reported that Ye had landed in Los Angeles straight from Paris and made a beeline for Carlson’s office. The interview was of course to discuss the White Lives Matter shirt that he claims has him at a loss for the adverse reactions it spawned. Also, adidas recently said it was putting its partnership with Yeezy under review, which got him extra despite his original claims that he wanted out of that deal sooner than later any...
Kanye West’s Adidas Partnership Is “Under Review”
Kanye West’s partnership with Adidas is under review, CNBC and Hypebeast report. In a statement, the company reportedly said: Adidas has always been about creativity, innovation, and supporting athletes and artists to achieve their vision. The Adidas Yeezy partnership is one of the most successful collaborations in our industry’s history. We are proud of our team that has worked tirelessly throughout our collaboration with [Kanye West] and the iconic products that were born from it. We also recognize that all successful partnerships are rooted in mutual respect and shared values. After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review. We will continue to co-manage the current product during this period. West and Adidas fo...
Vintage Photos of the Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, James Murphy, and More From Meet Me in the Bathroom
The buzz around the New York rock scene in the early 2000s turned bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, the Strokes, Interpol, and LCD Soundsystem into marquee names. Meet Me in the Bathroom, the 2022 documentary based on Lizzy Goodman’s 600-page oral history of the same name, revisits the humble hijinks and painful struggles of Karen O & co. when they were still artsy outsiders trying to make it in the city that never sleeps. The Moldy Peaches, the Rapture, and Liars also appear. Directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, the film is due in U.S. theaters next month, with a streaming premiere set for November 25 on Showtime. Below, find a selection of still photos from the documentary. Read “The Dream of the 2000s Is Alive in the Meet Me in the Bathroom Documentary” on th...
Phoenix Perform “Alpha Zulu” on Kimmel: Watch
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Kurt Vile Joins Pavement to Perform “Zurich Is Stained”: Watch
Pavement are currently in the midst of their North American reunion tour, and last night (October 5) in Philadelphia, the band was joined by Kurt Vile to perform the 1992 song “Zurich Is Stained.” Vile took Stephen Malkmus’ place on vocals, with Malkmus stepping back to perform the song on guitar. Video of the occasion was captured by Dylan Baldi of Cloud Nothings and later posted on Instagram. Check it out below. “Grew up sangin it now I’m finally livin it ❤️,” Vile wrote. “Thanks to my heroes @pavementband for inviting me up there for this nostalgic moment frozen in time forever.” Announced in November 2021, Pavement’s reunion tour has brought across the U.S., with multiple performances scheduled in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Atlanta before crossing the Atlan...
Justin Bieber Postpones Remaining ‘Justice World Tour’ Dates Through 2023
After canceling his North American Justice World Tour shows due to his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis last month, Justin Bieber on Thursday announced that all of the remaining dates of the tour are officially postponed through 2023. The tour’s official Instagram made a statement, noting that “fans with tickets to all postponed World Tour dates show await further news on dates, venues and cities as updates become available.” The account stated that potential new dates will be subject to venue and date availability. The tour was previously scheduled to take place through December 2022 and continue in January, with a final show in Poland in late March 2023. The tour kicked off this summer in July in Europe. Last month, Bieber announced that he would not be able to complete the ...
BLACKPINK Teases Visuals From Born Pink World Tour: See the Pics
BLACKPINK is (almost) in your area! Leading up to the K-pop group’s Born Pink world tour, devoted Blinks — who were lucky enough to secure tickets, that is — just received the first official taste of what the tour’s visual setup will be like once Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé hit the road this fall, thanks to teaser images posted to the group’s Twitter on Wednesday. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The first of the two teaser images features a black space with a concrete-looking floor and thick, white smoke billowing in thick clouds. The second is the complete opposite, with green grass, flowery walls and pine-tree arms providing a garden-like setting. “#BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] SPOILER,” the group captioned its teaser post, along...
TikTok’s Favorite 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out, But Here Are Alternatives to Buy Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. ‘Tis the season for spooky decorations! From the 12-foot skeleton to the Stranger Things house that became its own phenomenon, Halloween decorations have been going viral all over TikTok. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The spooky skeleton is out of stock at Home Depot, but we’ve found a few alternatives that will scare unsuspecting trick-or-treaters and other passersby. Below, find a collection of giant skeletons, Halloween lights, sticky bats and other must-have Halloween decorations. Haunted Living 7-f...
