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Seductive Tech House Reigns Supreme In 8th “Unlocked” Compilation From DND Recs: Listen
If the latest compilation from Do Not Duplicate Recordings is any indication, the label’s commitment to authenticity is as strong as ever. Helmed by BIJOU, the imprint has dropped Unlocked Vol. 8, a record comprising eight songs that reimagine the rave. CASHEW, Collelo, Control Room and more contribute stunning house tracks, all of which represent the latest display of prowess by the G-House star’s flagship imprint. It’s the eighth installment of DND’s Unlocked series, but it’s clear that the team behind the tastemaker haven’t forgotten its core tenet: supporting new artists. “We originally started the Unlocked series as a way to introduce up-and-coming artists to the world,” BIJOU tells EDM.com. “One of my goals as a label he...
Davido Announces First ‘ARE WE AFRICAN YET?’ Festival
Davido has officially unveiled the details of his first ever ARE WE AFRICAN YET? (A.W.A.Y) music festival. Set to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 18, the festival will feature headlining performances from Davido, Kizz Daniel, Pheelz, Lojay, Victony, Oxlade, Bnxn, Focalistic and more. The one-day event intends to “promote and foster cultural exportation and collaboration between Africa and the world,” with the Afrobeats star being in the ideal position to pull off such a venture as he has collaborated with many artists prior. “The A.W.A.Y Festival is an opportunity that urges the African diaspora and non-Africans around the world to find and celebrate each other roots and experience African culture like never before,” a press release reads. “Growing ...
Mura Masa Enlists Lil Uzi Vert, slowthai and More for New Album ‘demon time’
Mura Masa has released his latest studio album, demon time. Clocking in at approximately 30 minutes, the 11-track record features a variety of guest appearances from BAYLI on the opener “demon time,” Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl on “bbycakes,” Tohji and Midas The Jagaban on “slomo,” slowthai on “up all week,” LEILAH on “prada (i like it)” and “blush,” Shygirl and Channel Tres on “hollaback bitch,” Pa Salieu and Skillibeng on “blessing me,” Isabella Lovestory on “tonot” and Erika de Casier on “e-motions.” Mura Masa, real name Alex Crossan, revealed in a press release that he was inspired by a note on his phone that simply read “FUN” in capital letters, with the title serving as a reference to the early hours in the morning during a party or a hangout with friends “where a d...
jaimie branch Tribute Show Announced in NYC
Friends of the late trumpeter jaimie branch have announced a forthcoming tribute show at Trans Pecos in Queens, New York. Wendy Eisenberg, Richard Lenz, Samantha Riott, and more will perform across two stages at the venue on Sunday, September 18. Marc Edwards & Slipstream Time Travel, Sandy Ewen, Shayna Dulberger and writer Rose Tang are also on the bill, with Luke Stewart DJing. See the full schedule below. branch died unexpectedly at age 39 in August. In recent years, branch had become more widely recognized for her inventive musical collaborations in Baltimore, Chicago, and New York. Her more recent projects included the duo Anteloper with drummer Jason Nazary, and the pair issued their newest album Pink Dolphin in June. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Remembering Trumpeter jaimie b...
Bladee Announces New Album Spiderr, Shares Video for New Song “Drain Story”: Watch
Bladee is back with a new solo album, following last year’s The Fool. It’s called Spiderr, and it’s out September 30 via Year 0001. The Swedish artist has shared one track, “Drain Story,” with the news, along with a video directed by his Drain Gang associate Ecco2k. Check it out with the rest of the Spiderr track list below. Earlier this year, Bladee and Ecco2k collaborated on the full-length Crest. After surprise releasing 333 in 2020, Bladee chased it with The Fool and Good Luck, a joint project with Mechatok, in 2021. Charli XCX joined the pair for a remix of Good Luck’s “Drama.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Spiderr: 01 Understatement02 Its OK Not To Be OK03 I Am Slowly But Surely Losing Hope04 Icarus 3reestyle05 Nothingg [ft. Wondha Mountain]0...
Ab-Soul Shares New Song “Moonshooter”
Ab-Soul has returned with a new single. The TDE rapper’s latest is called “Moonshooter.” According the song’s announcement, he’s slated to release an as-yet unannounced new album. Check out the new single below. Earlier this year, Ab-Soul released his first single of the year, “Hollandaise.” His last album was Do What Thou Wilt., which arrived in 2016 and featured Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Punch, SZA, Bas, and more. The new music arrives the same year fellow Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar released what he’s called his final album for TDE, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Earlier this year, Schoolboy Q released his first solo single since 2019, “Soccer Dad.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Carly Rae Jepsen Shares New Song “Talking to Yourself”
Carly Rae Jepsen has shared her latest single from her forthcoming album The Loneliest Time. This one’s called “Talking to Yourself.” It’s produced by Captain Cuts and co-written by Jepsen, Ryan Rabin, Benjamin Berger, and Simon Wilcox. Give it a listen below. The Loneliest Time is out October 21 via 604/Schoolboy/Interscope. The album features the previously released singles “Beach House” and the Rostam Batmanglij-produced “Western Wind.” Jepsen will begin her So Nice Tour next week, with dates wrapping up in November. Empress Of will join Jepsen on the road. Revisit the 2019 interview “Carly Rae Jepsen on the Music That Made Her.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
iKON’s DK Talks Making His Runway Debut, Solo Music at New York Fashion Week: Exclusive
South Korea was fully represented for the upcoming 2023 spring/summer season at New York Fashion Week this year. Not only did the Concept Korea SS23 show spotlight three emerging Korean designers UL:KIN, BESFXXK and CAHIERS, but it highlighted additional areas of K-culture throughout the evening showing. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For the Tuesday evening (Sept. 13) show, Min, the singer-actress and former member of chart-topping girl group miss A, was in attendance at the show alongside cast mates Abraham Lim and Patrick Park all in the midst of rehearsal for KPOP, the forthcoming Broadway musical about the music scene. Meanwhile, Stylists and representatives who work behind the scenes with top K-pop and K-drama talent were seated among NY...
Chrissy Teigen Reveals She Had an Abortion to ‘Save My Life for a Baby That Had Absolutely No Chance’
Chrissy Teigen confessed Thursday that the miscarriage she said she had two years ago was actually an abortion — which came as a surprise to her. Teigen and husband John Legend had revealed that in September 2020 they lost their son Jack at 20 weeks as a result of a pregnancy complication. At the time, they said it was a miscarriage. Speaking at social impact agency Propper Daley’s “A Day of Unreasonable Conversation” summit, which was held Thursday (Sept. 15), Teigen said the revelation that it was in fact an abortion came as a shock to her. “Two years ago, when I was pregnant with Jack, John and my third child, I had to make a lot of difficult and heartbreaking decisions. It became very clear around halfway through that he would not survive, and that I wouldn’t either without any medical...
BLACKPINK’s Second Album ‘Born Pink’ Has Arrived: Stream It Now
Blinks, the wait is finally over. After several months of teasers, tour announcements and tantalizing campaigns, BLACKPINK‘s highly anticipated second album, Born Pink, officially arrived on streaming on Friday (Sept. 16). In addition to the album, fans were also treated to the vibrant, neon-colored visual to accompany “Shut Down,” the lead single (also known as the “title track”) from Born Pink at the stroke of midnight. Though Born Pink is mere hours into its infancy, BLACKPINK’s previous Billboard successes provide some indication on how the album may fare on the charts. “Pink Venom,” the first taste fans got of the album, netted the four piece its second-highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 after debuting at No. 22 on the Sept. 3-dated chart. (“Ice Cream” with Selen...
NCT 127 Drops New Album ‘2 Baddies’: Stream It Now
NCT 127 unveiled their new album 2 Baddies on Friday (September 16) via SM Entertainment. The 12-track collection is the K-pop group’s first full-length studio set since 2020’s Sticker: The Third Album (which was repackaged last October as Favorite) and contains tracks like “Faster,” “Time Lapse,” “불시착 (Crash Landing)” and album closer “1, 2, 7 (Time Stops).” While the nine-piece act hasn’t shared a single from the project yet, they have hinted at its concept and aesthetic with teaser videos filled with sleek luxury sports cars — just like the one that appears on the album’s birds-eye cover shot featuring all nine members. The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds. To support 2 Baddi...
Ab-Soul Shares New Single “Moonshooter”
Ab-Soul surprised fans with the release of his latest single, “Moonshooter.” Clocking in at just a little over three minutes, the cut is produced by Poptartpete and marks the TDE artist’s second release of 2022, following “Hollandaise” from April. TDE recently hinted that “Moonshooter” may be part of Ab-Soul’s upcoming record, announcing on Instagram that the Carson rapper’s album is finished. Ab-Soul’s last full-length release dates back to December 2016’s Do What Thou Wilt., which featured guest appearances from Zacari, Bas, Dash, Kokane, BR3, ScHoolboy Q, Teedra Moses, JaVonté, TDE President Punch, SZA, Rapsody and the late Mac Miller. Stream Ab-Soul’s “Moonshooter” on Spotify and Apple Music, and stay tuned for updates on his upcoming album. Elsewhere in music, take a listen to Blood O...
