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Fred again.. Sees the Silver Lining With New “Actual Life 3” Single, “Bleu (better with time)”
Stepping into a critical career juncture, Fred again.. is telegraphing better days ahead with his new single, “Bleu (better with time).” True to the producer’s underground house flair that has taken the electronic music community by storm, the track excels in sparking a groove with straightforward, catchy and melodic production. While “Bleu” is often minimal in its production, the latest brick in Fred’s Actual Life 3 album saga is more evidence he’s owning a lane that is uniquely his own. The light and airy constitution of “Bleu” is driven by feathery synths, which are buoyed by distorted vocal swirls and pumping drums. Lyrically, the track forecasts a tepidly optimistic outlook by way of a sticky, memorable hook. Check out the off...
LL Cool J Vs. DJ Akademiks: Intense Hip-Hop Debate Pops Off On Twitter
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 2 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
New York Drill Rappers Removed From the Rolling Loud Bill at Request of NYPD
At least three rappers associated with New York’s drill scene have been removed from the lineup of this weekend’s Rolling Loud music festival at request of the City of New York Police Department, The New York Times reports. Those who have been named are the Bronx’s Sha Ek and Ron Suno, as well as Brooklyn’s 22Gz. The removals come just one day before the weekend-long festival is set to begin at Queens’ Citi Field. This is not the first time that Rolling Loud and the NYPD have clashed. In 2019, five drill rappers were removed from the festival’s New York pitstop, including Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, and 22Gz. At the time, the assistant chief at the Police Department wrote in a letter to organizers, “The New York City Police Department believes if these individuals are allowed to perform,...
How to Watch Global Citizen Festival 2022
Global Citizen’s 10th anniversary festivals take place today in New York and the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Starting at 4 p.m. Eastern, the shows will air online and on TV across a variety of channels. Performers include Metallica, Rosalía, Mariah Carey, Måneskin, the Jonas Brothers, and Mickey Guyton in New York, and SZA, Stormzy, H.E.R., and Tems in Accra. Watch a livestream broadcasting from both events below. Viewers around the world can stream the events online, via the following platforms: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple TV, Global Citizen, Twitch, Twitter, Veeps, and YouTube. In the United States, the event also airs on ABC and ABC News (via TV, Hulu, and YouTube), FX, and iHeartRadio (both on the radio and in the app). The festival is urging world leaders at the United Natio...
Pharoah Sanders Dies at 81
Saxophonist and jazz legend Pharoah Sanders has died, the label Luaka Bop announced. His cause of death has not been revealed, but the label wrote, “He died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends in Los Angeles earlier this morning. Always and forever the most beautiful human being, may he rest in peace.” Sanders was 81. Born Farrell Sanders on October 13, 1940 in Arkansas, he originally learned how to play clarinet and drums in church before picking up the alto saxophone in high school. His decision to switch to tenor saxophone, his famed instrument, came out of necessity. “I was always trying to figure out what I wanted to do as a career. What I really wanted to do was play the saxophone—that was one of the instruments that I really loved,” Sanders told The New Yorker. “I wou...
Taylor Swift Turns Down Offer to Play 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show takes place on Sunday, February 12, 2023, and despite rumors, Taylor Swift will not be performing at the Arizona event, TMZ and People report. According to TMZ, Swift was asked to perform at the NFL’s show, but declined the opportunity so that she can continue the process of re-recording her back catalog. Super Bowl LVII takes place at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. This past February, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak performed during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in Inglewood, California. The Super Bowl halftime show will follow the October 21 release of Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights. The new LP will follow the musician’s Red (Taylor’s Version), Fearless (Taylor’s Ve...
Cherry Valentine, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Star, Dies at 28
George Ward, best known as his stage name Cherry Valentine on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died on September 18. He was 28 years old. Ward’s agency, On the Box Talent, shared the news of his death via a statement from his family on Thursday (Sept. 22). “It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away,” the statement posted to Instagram alongside a photo of Ward reads. “This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced. As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time...
Adam DeVine Wants You to Know That He’s Not Adam Levine & He Did Not Cheat on His Wife
Amid the recent Adam Levine cheating allegations, Adam DeVine’s similar name got him caught in the crossfire. The Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates comedian took to Instagram on Friday (Sept. 23) to assure fans that he did not cheat on his wife, actress Chloe Bridges. “Just want to post this and say that my wife @chloebridges and I are doing great and going strong. I am not Adam Levine. He’s a different guy and a worse singer,” he joked alongside a seaside selfie with his wife, before adding the jab, “We are however naming our future baby Sumner.” The last sentence was a reference to one of the alleged DMs the Maroon 5 singer sent 23-year-old Instagram model Sumner Stroh, asking if it would be OK to name his upcoming third child with wife Behati Prinsloo “Sumner” if it’s a boy. On...
Bruno Mars Is Taking Over Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve: How to Get Tickets
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. Bruno Mars is already booked for New Year’s Eve! The Grammy winner is slated to perform two shows in Las Vegas on Dec. 30 and 31. The New Year’s Eve performances will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM Grand. Tickets went on sale Friday (Sept. 23) and are currently priced at $575 and up on Ticketmaster. The 36-year-old singer is no stranger to Sin City, but he’s usually not onstage alone. Mars and Anderson .Paak wrapped up their Silk Sonic residency at the Park MGM last month. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (Sept. 24)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Manuel Turizo & Coldplay Early in the week, Coldplay invited Manuel Turizo as his surprise guest during his concert in Bogota, Colombia. Ahead of introducing the Colombian artist, he mentioned they were going to sing “the best song at the moment in the world,” referring to Turizo’s “La Bachata.” Turizo, wrapped with the Colombian flag on his shoulders, then joined Chris Martin on stage to sing an acoustic version of his No. 1 Billboard Tropical hit. “I have something in my eye. Las...
Playboi Carti Brings Out Ye at Rolling Loud New York 2022
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Natalia Lafourcade Announces New Album De Todas las Flores, Shares Video
Natalia Lafourcade has announced the release date for her upcoming album: De Todas las Flores is due out October 28 via Sony Music Entertainment México. The album was produced by Adán Jodorowsky (son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky), and includes contributions from Marc Ribot, Emiliano Dorantes, Sebastian Steinberg, Cyril Atef, and more. It is Lafourcade’s first album of completely new material in seven years. Ahead of the full release, the Mexican vocalist has also shared the album’s title track. In a statement, Lafourcade said: I wrote it in 2018, after a romantic breakup. A relationship that began with passion and fireworks, then deteriorated into agony and self-destruction. Sometimes we must experience such moments in order to understand that love is more closely linked to the relati...
