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Frank Ocean Cleared His Instagram Account, Fans Speculate New Album On The Way
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Frank Ocean fans think the crooner has something up his sleeve. He recently cleared his Instagram account and his supporters think a new album is on the way. As per Billboard Magazine, the singer songwriter has been a bit more active with his social media handles in his own artistic way. On Monday, Sept. 26, the Long Beach, California native totally wiped his Instagram account of all content leaving only his profile picture on his page. While there was no indication of why the scrub occurred, a blank slate for musicians often points to new material. The scrub has Frank Ocean fans wondering what he may have up his sleeve. Related Stories Naturally, this sent his fans into a frenzy and many took to Twitter to speculate on what’s n...
Police Identify, Arrest Two Suspects in Fatal Shooting of PnB Rock
The Los Angeles Police Department has identified a suspect and arrested two in connection to the fatal shooting of PnB Rock. The department’s South Bureau Homicide Division announced in a press release that they have identified Freddie Lee Trone as a person involved in the murder of the rapper, and “should be considered armed and dangerous.” Two individuals were also arrested in relation to the case: an unnamed minor and a 32-year-old woman named Shauntel Trone, the latter of whom is reportedly the minor’s stepmother. The connection between Freddie Lee and Shauntel were not specified, but sources claim Freddie Lee is the father of the unnamed minor. PnB Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was shot and killed while he and his girlfriend were dining at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’N Waf...
Britney Spears and Elton John Share New Video for “Hold Me Closer”
Britney Spears and Elton John have released a new video for their summer single “Hold Me Closer,” which re-works Elton John’s classic “Tiny Dancer.” It’s directed by Tanu Muino, who also handled the visuals for Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Cardi B’s “Up,” and Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).” Take a look at “Hold Me Closer” below. “Hold Me Closer,” which arrived at the end of August, is the first new material from Spears since her conservatorship ended last November. She had last released a handful of singles that were recorded around the same time as 2016’s Glory in 2020. Elton John has collaborated on other new material from Yard Act, Eddie Vedder, and Dua Lipa in recent months. His final show in the United States will be livestreamed from Los Angeles on Disney+ in November. Co...
Denzel Curry Announces Extended LP, Pilots “X-Wing” in New Video
Denzel Curry has announced an expanded edition of his 2022 LP Melt My Eyez See Your Future with a new video for “X-Wing,” in which he pilots matte black copy of the titular Star Wars Rebel fighter spacecraft. Melt My Eyez See Your Future: The Extended Edition is due out September 30 via Loma Vista and comprises a single take of the original LP performed by Curry backed by the Cold Blooded Soul Band. Check out the full tracklist, album art, and video for “X-Wing” below. Curry will premiere the record on a livestream September 29. He has previously performed with the Cold Blooded Soul Band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and NPR’s “Tiny Desk”. He’s previously released videos for the Melt My Eyez See Your Future tracks “Walkin” and “Zatoichi.” Check out Pitchfork’s Moodboard f...
David Bowie Box Set Unearths Hunky Dory Era’s Unreleased Songs and Demos
Parlophone Records has announced a new David Bowie box set, Divine Symmetry, which is out November 25 in physical and digital formats. The collections captures the year leading up to the release of Hunky Dory in December 1971. It features unreleased songs and demos, as well as alternate mixes of Hunky Dory songs helmed by the album’s co-producer, Ken Scott. Below, hear a previously unreleased version of “Kooks,” which was recorded by Bowie and guitarist Mick Ronson for BBC Radio in September 1971. Divine Symmetry will be available as a 4xCD box set, featuring an additional Blu-ray audio disc, a 100-page hardcover book, and a 60-page reproduction of a Bowie notebook from the era, which the musician used to document song lyrics, costume ideas, production notes, setlists, and more. The set al...
Coolio, “Gangsta’s Paradise” Rapper, Dies at 59
Coolio, the rapper best known for his hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died, report TMZ and Rolling Stone. Citing his longtime manager, TMZ alleged that the rapper passed away unexpectedly while at a friend’s house on Wednesday night (September 28). He was 59 years old. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on August 1, 1963, Coolio moved from his hometown of Monessen, Pennsylvania to Compton, California where he then attended the local community college. Coolio was a crack addict and juvenile offender, but decided to become a volunteer firefighter and picked up a job as security at the Los Angeles airport to kick the habit and pursue a better future. It was then that he turned to music as a way to escape his problems. When he was 24 years old, Coolio recorded his first-ever single, “Whatcha Gonna D...
REZZ Is Developing Her Own Curated “Festival-Type” Event for 2023
REZZ just doesn’t have an “off” button. Fresh off electrifying performances at Nocturnal Wonderland and Lost Lands, among other major festivals, the prolific DJ and producer is now setting her sights on throwing her own show. REZZ, who has long been beloved for her spellbinding live performances, recently took to social media to announce the development of her own curated “festival-type” event. “I’m feeling RIDICULOUSLY excited currently while I am envisioning and making notes on a VERY specific festival-type curated event I will be throwing some time in 2023,” REZZ tweeted. REZZ seems to be operating with a renewed sense of creative vision—and she has big plans. Back in June, she announced the launch of her own record label, which is currently sti...
Kygo Revealed as Headliner of Forbes’ Under 30 Summit Music Festival In Detroit
Kygo has been announced as the headliner of the Forbes‘ 2022 Under 30 Summit music festival. The fest will take place virtually and in-person in Detroit between October 2nd and 5th at the Detroit Opera House. It’s renowned for drawing some of the biggest names in contemporary music, such as The Chainsmokers, Jack Harlow, Billie Eilish, and Megan Thee Stallion, among others. This year’s event, however, is a bit different. It’ll include a performance from prodigious bass player and indie-pop star Blu DeTiger, who’s set to embark on her North American headline tour this fall. Meanwhile, Kygo announced that he has a new album in the works back in August. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “I’m working on a lot of music,” Kygo said ...
Cookie Monsta’s First Posthumous Single Battles Against Destructive Self-Talk: Listen to “I’m Delighted”
It’s been nearly two years to the day that we said goodbye to Cookie Monsta, and even today his legacy continues to carry the torch of bass music forward. A new record from Cookie Monsta arrived today by way of his home at Circus Records. Titled “I’m Delighted,” the track is his first posthumous release and it’s a collaboration with longtime friends Flux Pavilion and Koven. The song features larger-than-life production from the formidable assembly of artists, enveloping Koven’s heart-wrenching vocals in a sea of voluminous chords and soaring leads. The lyrics dig deep into the psyche innate in every human, putting the timeless struggle to quash destructive self-talk into words that few could so eloquently express. Ultimately, the song’s messa...
Wet Leg, Stormzy & Rina Sawayama Win at 2022 AIM Independent Music Awards: Full Winners List
Wet Leg, Stormzy, Rina Sawayama, Nova Twins and Nia Archives were among the winners at the 2022 AIM Independent Music Awards, which were held at London’s Roundhouse on Wednesday (Sept. 28). The awards recognize the U.K. independent music sector. On their win for U.K. independent breakthrough, Wet Leg said via videolink: “Thanks so much for the breakthrough award. It’s been a really wild year for us and we just want to take this opportunity to thank our team and all the other members of our new-found family. As a great man once said, ‘To infinity and beyond!’” Stormzy was honored as diversity champion for using his platform to level the playing field in the music industry. Collecting his award via video link, Stormzy said: “I encourage everyone in the room today to not just use diversity as...
Panther Talks ‘Masked Singer’ Elimination & Why the Big-Cat Costume Was a ‘No-Brainer’
Spoiler alert: This story contains information about contestants eliminated on Wednesday’s (Sept. 28) episode of The Masked Singer. This week’s episode of The Masked Singer delivered three more shocking reveals, thanks to this season’s latest format changes. The Vegas-themed second episode kicked off with a fitting performance by guest judge Donny Osmond, who also starred in the show’s first season, ending as the runner-up against eventual winner T-Pain. Osmond then joined judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke on the panel. Before this week’s performances, Hummingbird got the boot following last week’s cover of Gavin DeGraw’s “I Don’t Want to Be.” (Click here to learn Hummingbird’s identity and read his exit interview.) Then the regal Panther c...
Coolio Dead at 59
Coolio died on Wednesday (Sept. 28) in Los Angeles, California. He was 59 years old. According to TMZ, who first reported the news, the rapper, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was found dead on the bathroom floor at his friend’s house, and paramedics initially suspect that he suffered cardiac arrest. However, an official cause of death has yet to be determined. Billboard has reached out to his reps for more information. Coolio placed six hits on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, including the No. 1 smash “Gangsta’s Paradise,” featuring L.V, from the film Dangerous Minds. The single spent three weeks atop the list in 1995 and finished as the year-end No. 1 song on the Hot 100. It also ruled the Hot Rap Songs list for 11 consecutive weeks. The track would go on to win the Billboard Music Awar...
