Announcing his upcoming sixth album, Spiderr, Bladee, recently release “DRAIN STORY.” The new track from the Swedish artist is accompanied by a visual shot and edited by fellow Drain Gang member Ecco2K. “DRAIN STORY” follows the creative freedom of Crest and sees Bladee reunite with producer Whitearmor. The challenging sound presents a fractured soundscape that envelops Bladee’s vocals with stuttering synths and samples. Set to arrive September 30, Spiderr features 13-tracks in total with main production by Whitearmor and choice features from Wondha Mountain and Ecco2k. Stream Bladee’s “DRAIN STORY” on Spotify and Apple Music below. Spiderr Album Tracklist01. UNDERSTATEMENT02. ITS OK NOT TO BE OK03. I AM SLOWLY BUT SURELY LOSING HOPE04. ICARUS 3REESTYLE05. NOTHINGG (ft. Wondha Mountain)06....
Earlier this week, YouTube music critic Anthony “The Internet’s Busiest Music Nerd” Fantano of TheNeedleDrop posted a video titled “Drake Slid Into My DMs.” In the video, Fantano shared messages reportedly from Drake that show the artist trying to get on better terms, oddly sharing a vegan cookie recipe. In an unexpected response, the Canadian artist shared a screenshot of his actual DMs with Anthony Fantano. Drake writes, “Your existence is a light 1,” referencing TheNeedleDrop’s signature album review descriptions. Finishing his message with the line, “I’m feeling a light to decent 1 on your existence.” The messages seem to be a direct response and build-up to Fantano’s less-than-stellar reviews of Drake’s recent album releases. TheNeedleDrop’s reviews of Honestly, Nevermind, Certified L...
Mavi has announced the follow-up to his debut 2019 album Let the Sun Talk. The new one, Laughing So Hard It Hurts, is out October 14. It’s led by the new single “Baking Soda,” which was produced by Monte Booker and Amarah. Check out the Brick-directed video for that track below. According to a press release, Mavi had a different sophomore album ready to release in 2020 but ultimately shelved it. He instead released the End of the Earth EP in 2021. Revisit the 2020 interview “Mavi Is Making Introverted Rap for Black Liberation.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Laughing So Hard It Hurts: 01 High John02 Spoiled Brat03 Baking Soda04 Doves05 Quiet on Set06 3 Left Feet07 My Good Ghosts08 Reason!09 Hemlock10 Having My Way11 Known Unknowns12 Trip [ft. Amindi...
Ayra Starr, the Nigerian singer-songwriter and Afro-pop star, has shared her new song “Rush.” The track will appear on the deluxe edition of Starr’s studio debut 19 & Dangerous. The new deluxe album is out October 14 (via Mavin). Find “Rush” below. Scroll down for the 19 & Dangerous (Deluxe) album artwork. “‘Rush’ is really a description of where I am at the moment—a place of reflection, zeal and gratitude,” Starr explained in a statement. “E dey rush well well—all that I’ve dreamt of is happening and I’m in the middle of it all, living my dream and it can only get better!” The original 19 & Dangerous—featuring the Ckay collaboration “Beggie Beggie” and the viral hit “Bloody Samaritan”—arrived in August 2021. Read about the “Beggie Beggie” visual in Pitchfork’s “What to Watch i...
With little warning, Brownsville rapper Ka has released his new albums Languish Arts and Woeful Studies. They’re available to purchase on his website. Ka has also released the music video for the Languish Arts song “Ascension.” Watch it below; scroll down for that album’s artwork and tracklist. Ka produced Languish Arts, and the album was recorded by Christopher Pummill at Studio City Sound in California. One of the LP’s tracks, “Unhinged,” was produced by Animoss and features Chuck Strangers. Another, “Still Holding,” was produced by Preservation and features Joi and GoneToHeaven. Woeful Studies was also produced by Ka and recorded by Christopher Pummill at Studio City Sound in California. Guest contributors include Animoss (who produced “We Hurting” and “Counted Out”), Chuck Strangers (w...
Bad Bunny has shared a new video for his Un Verano Sin Ti track “El Apagón,” which he’s accompanied with a short documentary titled Aquí Vive Gente (People Live Here). Reported by Bianca Graulau, the latter examines overlapping social and economic justice issues in Puerto Rico, including summertime blackouts by privatized energy companies, massive rent hikes, luxury development, and tax loopholes for wealthy foreigners. Take a look below. Since issuing Un Verano Sin Ti in May, the Puerto Rican superstar has released videos for “Neverita,” “Me Porto Bonito,” and “Tití Me Preguntó” from the album. The LP had the biggest No. 1 debut of 2022 upon its release, and though it was unseated by Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers the following week, it eventually returned to the...