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Elvis Crespo Gives Bad Bunny’s ‘La Neverita’ a Merengue Twist at 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards
Elvis Crespo put everyone on their feet at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 29), where he performed a very energetic medley. Rocking a Matrix-inspired outfit, the Puerto Rican artist surprised fans with a merengue version of Bad Bunny’s “La Neverita,” a track from his Billboard 200-topping album Un Verano Sin Ti. He then followed with his timeless hit “Suavemente,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated May 16, 1998, where it spent six weeks at the top. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Crespo’s twist on “La Neverita” comes on the heels of Bad Bunny paying homage to his music video for “Suavemente,” released in 1998, with its green-screen images and bright colors. The three-minute video take...
Kid Cudi Ushers in a New Era of Creativity With ‘ENTERGALACTIC’
Kid Cudi has dropped off his latest record, ENTERGALACTIC. Accompanying his Netflix TV series of the same name, which also premieres today, the 15-track album clocks in at 45 minutes and features guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz and Don Toliver, along with production work from the likes of Steve Aoki, Dot Da Genius, Take A Daytrip, Plain Pat and more. ENTERGALACTIC marks Cudder’s first full-length album since the celebrated Man on the Moon III: The Chosen from 2020, and paints a vibrant picture of what fans can expect from his animated series. The album’s Netflix counterpart stars Cudi as Jabari and Jessica Williams as Jabari’s neighbor, photographer and love interest, Meadow. The trailer shows the pair meeting and hitting it off, but the whirlwind romance is q...
Denzel Curry’s ‘MELT MY EYEZ SEE YOUR FUTURE’ Extended Edition Features One-Take Performances
Denzel Curry has delivered the extended edition of his latest album, MELT MY EYEZ SEE YOUR FUTURE. The double album clocks in at an hour and 15 minutes, with Volume 1 featuring the original recordings released in the album and Volume 2 featuring a version that hears him reimagine the record with Cold Blooded Soul Band, the 10-piece that Curry performed with for his appearances on NPR Tiny Desk Concert and The Tonight Show. The 10 tracks in Volume 2 are live performances all recorded in one take, and was recently premiered with a special livestream concert entitled Live From The Komodo City Cafe. MELT MY EYEZ SEE YOUR FUTURE was released in late March and featured guest contributions from the likes of Thundercat, Kenny Beats, Robert Glasper, JPEGMAFIA, slowthai...
Look Inside Portola, San Francisco’s Newest Electronic Music Festival
San Francisco’s newest music festival, Portola, went down over the weekend, walloping the Bay Area with the sounds of electronic music greats. The fest, which is produced by Goldenvoice and took place on September 24th and 25th, attracted roughly 30,000 fans and featured an epic lineup. Flume, Fatboy Slim, Four Tet, Jamie xx, Kaytranada, Peggy Gou, Fred again.. and The Chemical Brothers threw down at the sun-kissed grounds of Pier 80, among others. EDM.com was on the ground to capture the unique sights and intoxicating sounds of Portola’s inaugural festival. And if these photos are any indication, it’s the first of many. Check out the gallery below. All photos by Jason Myers/Memorandum Media for EDM.com. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles [flexi-common...
Stadium Goods, FarFetch & Döttling Collaborate To Create The Ultimate Sneaker Safe
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Farfetch / FARFETCH Sneakerheads know the importance of stashing their grails and storing them in the best kinds of compartments to keep them clean and safe. Now there will be an new option for such tasks but it’ll cost ya a pretty penny. Source: Farfetch / FARFETCH Highsnobiety is reporting that Farfetch and Stadium Goods have teamed up to create the ultimate sneaker storage safe and with the help of Döttling, have constructed the ultimate luxury sneaker storage unit that will be featured in the homes of celebrity sneakerheads across the board. Related Stories The idea was shaped by Stadium Goods’ own Trophy Case, the resale store’s signature glass-fronted display that holds only its most covetable kicks, clothes, and bags. Rather than devise some kind o...
Lizzo Makes Conservatives Cry Over Playing James Madison’s Flute
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Pop superstar Lizzo, caused a frenzy among right-wingers who were upset over her playing an antique flute that belonged to President James Madison. On Monday (Sept. 26), the singer visited the Reading Room at Library of Congress and its archival vault. She was invited by its chief librarian, Carla Hayden who is a noted fan of hers. During the tour, the accomplished flautist got the chance to play a 200-year old flute made of crystal that was once owned by former President James Madison. The flute, which dates back to 1813, was a gift from French flute artisan Claude Laurent. Related Stories The fun didn’t stop there, as the “Good as Hell” singer got special permission from Hayden to play the flute during her concert appearance Tuesday night (S...
Gunna Files Third Bond Motion; Attorneys Claims There’s ‘No Evidence’ To Support Hold
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Atlanta rap star Gunna who was arrested in May as part of a large RICO indictment of YSL, has remained in holding. But this week, his attorneys filed a third bond motion seeking to have him released. According to court documents dated Sept. 26 that were reviewed by Complex, the rapper’s legal team said that Georgia prosecutors have failed to show evidence of its argument about why he should remain in custody. “The State has presented no evidence to support its claims of dangerousness and has dismissed the only serious overt act (75) that was present when the first bond hearing was held,” the legal team argued. Related Stories Prosecutors have twice previously argued for Gunna’s bond to be denied, however, his attorneys not...
HHW Gaming: Google Stadia Will Be Put Out of Its Misery Jan. 18, Twitter Wonders What Took So Long?
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Drew Angerer / Getty It took long enough. Google Stadia, Google’s cloud gaming service, is being shut down. Google dropped the unsurprising news in a blog post announcing that people who, for whatever reason, are on the service can continue to play games on Google Stadia until January 18th, 2023. Anyone who purchased Google Stadia hardware, games, and add-ons through the Google Store will get a refund from Google, and the tech giant expects those refunds to be completed by mid-January. Stadia Pro subscriptions will not be eligible for a refund but will not be charged as the service begins its shutdown process. “A few years ago, we also launched a consumer gaming service, Stadia,” Stadia vice president and GM Phil Harrison said in a blog post. “...
FKA twigs Delivers Stop-Motion Style “pamplemousse” Video
FKA twigs has shared a new music video for her Caprisongs track “pamplemousse.” Directed by Aidan Zamiri and Yuma Burgess, the fast-paced visual flashes through a series of strong images and digital renderings of the artist atop changing backdrops, mimicking the cadence of a stop-motion film. “Me and the girls with our phones out/8 simi haze lookin girl scouts/Wow,” she sings through the kaleidoscopic video. “Weave smells like La Croix/Pamplemousse/Moon stars in your face/Vogue.” Caprisongs, which was released in January of this year, boasts 17 tracks and includes features from The Weeknd, Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Shygirl, Rema, Pa Salieu, Koreless, Tobias Jesso Jr., Fred again.., Mike Dean, Warren Ellis and more. The album has already received a bevy of music videos for ...
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Album Only the Strong Survive, Shares Video for Frank Wilson Cover
Bruce Springsteen is releasing a new album on November 11 via Columbia Records. The LP, Only the Strong Survive, is a collection of soul music covers. Below, watch the Thom Zimny–directed music video for Springsteen’s cover of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do).” On Only the Strong Survive, Springsteen covers songs performed by the Walker Brothers (“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)”), transgender pioneer Jackie Shane (“Any Other Way”), Jimmy Ruffin (“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”), and others. He recorded his album with the E Street Horns, producer Ron Aniello, and backing vocalists Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins, and Fonzi Thornton. In addition, the album features guest vocals from Sam Moore. In a statement about Only the Stron...
Arctic Monkeys Share Video for New Song “Body Paint”
Arctic Monkeys have shared a video for “Body Paint,” a new single from The Car. Directed by Brook Linder, the visual was filmed in London and Missouri. Check it out below. The album was written by Alex Turner and, once again, produced by James Ford. Arctic Monkeys recorded the LP at Butley Priory in Suffolk, RAK Studios in London, and La Frette in Paris. The Car includes lead track “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball,” as well as a song titled “I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am,” which the band has been playing live this year. The Car follows 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, which arrived five years after their fifth album, AM. That record hit No. 1 on the UK charts, as did all of its predecessors, and set a 25-year record for the fastest-selling vinyl in the country, beating Liam Ga...
DRAM Announces New Album What Had Happened Was, Shares Song
After recently dropping the song “Wham,” DRAM has announced a new album: What Had Happened Was will arrive October 27 via the rapper and singer’s own label, Waver Records. He’s also sharing the new single “Let Me See Your Phone,” which was co-produced by Rory Farrell and Chiiild. Check it out below. What Had Happened Was is DRAM’s third studio album overall and the follow-up to his 2021 record Shelley FKA DRAM. The new LP will find DRAM leaning “heavily into his soul side” and exploring themes of mental health, fame, grief, and personal relationships, according to a press release. Last year, DRAM changed his moniker to Shelley FKA DRAM to acknowledge his birth name and better embody the self-reflection process that went into creating his album of the same name. He’s since decided, however,...
