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Mr. Carmack’s “Hometown Heroes” EP Is Controlled Chaos
Mr. Carmack stays grounded on his home turf with his latest EP, HOMETOWN HEROES. Picking up right where his last long-form project, CHAOS, left off, Carmack remains predictably unpredictable throughout his latest EP. The San Francisco-born producer was feeling particularly collaborative on his latest effort, teaming up with Dilip, AbJo and more. And he certainly had no trouble finding his people at the blended nexus of hip-hop, soul and trap. The result marks one of the renowned producer’s most dynamic releases in recent times. Rising out of disparate static pulses, the steady tick of crisp hi-hats and spritely arpeggiated blips serve as a sonic trojan horse for the trap-centric opener, “GOD (MUSIC),” which features a chunky bassline paired with mind-...
New DJ Snake Collab Honors Landmark Rollerskating Brand: Watch the Music Video
You can always bank on DJ Snake. The Parisian superstar has delivered a new blockbuster collaboration which is also set to be featured in the upcoming short film, The Flipper’s Skate Heist. The film is a celebration of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a rollerskating landmark first founded by Ian “Flipper” Ross back in 1979. The storied brand made a cross-country comeback this year, opening in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. As the nostalgic brand returns to achieve new heights, Snake, SPINALL, Summer Walker, and Äyanna teamed up for “Power (Remember Who You Are),” a breezy, Afrobeat-inspired single with a music video that teases a bit of what’s to come in the forthcoming flick. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Two masked s...
Designers Craft Braille-Based Instrument for Visually Impaired Musicians
A trio of Korean designers have crafted an innovative new instrument that’s likely to appeal to a new generation of visually impaired musicians. The Vitar, short for “visual guitar,” was developed by Eojin Roh, Seonjin Baek, and Yujeong Shin. While few instruments exist today that are specifically catered to the visually impaired, the Vitar is servicing a populace of musicians who respond especially well to auditory stimulation. The Vitar, a new musical instrument for visually impaired artists. Eojin Roh, Seonjin Baek, Yujeong Shin As neurological studies have concluded, the auditory cortex of musicians with impaired sightedness often becomes enhanced, leading individuals to be able to better discern more precise differences in sonic frequencies compared ...
Swedish House Mafia and IKEA Launch New Collection to “Democratize Music Production at Home”
Swedish House Mafia and IKEA are aiming to empower a new generation of producers with at-home fixtures to inspire creativity. The iconic trio recently revealed their remix of one of the furniture giant’s signature products, the IKEA FRAKTA bag. Now, the two are slated to debut an expanded offering of 20 new items this coming October. Dubbed the OBEGRÄNSAD collection, the line features a myriad of at-home products essential to modern music production, from consumer electronics to shelves, lamps, carrying cases, an armchair and even a record player. OBEGRÄNSAD translates to “unlimited” in Swedish, which is certainly fitting for a collection that aims to remove creative hurdles and inhibitions for the bedroom creator. “We wanted to simplify the process...
Small Chips: Judge Orders Seizure of Nearly $28K From R. Kelly’s Jail Account
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections A judge has granted permission for the Bureau of Prisons to move forward to seize funds from R. Kelly’s prison account. According to reports, federal Judge Ann Donnelly directed the Bureau of Prisons to seize $27,828 from the disgraced singer’s inmate commissary account last Friday (September 9th). Judge Donnelly granted approval of the motion, which was filed last month in the Brooklyn federal court by prosecutors to seize the money until a restitution amount judgment for the victims in Kelly’s first federal trial could be reached. “On August 4, 2022, at the government’s direction, the BOP restrained or ‘froze’ $27,824.24 of the money in the defendant’s trust account, leav...
21 Savage Requests All Evidence Be Tossed In ICE Arrest Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Years later and 21 Savage is still dealing with legal issues stemming from his ICE arrest. The Atlanta rapper has recently requested all the evidence in the case be suppressed. As per TMZ the trapper turned rapper is still working to clear his good name after getting arrested three years ago. On February 3, 2019, he was taken into custody by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) after a vehicle was pulled over that contained him, Young Nudy and two other individuals. Related Stories Young Nudy and the two others were being investigated on charges of aggravated assault and violation of the Georgia Gang Act. The “A Lot” rapper later alleged that he was personally also targeted in the operation. After his arrest, I...
PnB Rock Tributes Pour In From The Hip-Hop & Music Community
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 27 mins 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 ...
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir Expecting Their Second Child
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince WIlliams / Prince Williams/ATLPics.net Entrepreneur Keyshia Ka’oir and legendary Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane are expecting their second child and they made the announcement in a very touching viral video. Ka’oir shared a video this weekend of her walking into a room and showing Gucci the positive pregnancy test result. The “So Icy” rapper is seen in the video beaming at the exciting news. The video also showed the couple at an ultrasound appointment. The couple have not revealed the gender of their coming blessing. Related Stories “Let’s Have Another Baby ICE Needs Somebody To Play With,” Ka’oir wrote in the caption. The couple has a nearly two-year-old son together, appropriately named Ice Davis. Per Madame Noire, Gucci Mane shower...
Jacob Banks on Creating a Modern Soul Classic
“Whoever comes back from war is the one who decides how the story is told.” For Jacob Banks, the Nigerian-born, UK-based artist lives to tell his truth on his sophomore album Lies About The War. Since his last debut record four years ago, Banks has worked assiduously to crown himself as the hero of his experiences. His velvety baritone vocals and lyrical prowess make a stronger comeback this time around, but his ability to evoke sounds that tug at heartstrings round out his unforgettable talent. By risking it all and tapping into his soul, the London crooner poured inspirations from gospel music and R&B into a powerful delivery of delicate church organs, groovy blues, and poetic piano melodies. Banks bears a timeless quality and grit in his voice that reverberates with ferocity and con...
The Comet Is Coming Share Video for New Song “Technicolour”
The Comet Is Coming have shared another new song from their forthcoming LP Hyper-Dimensional Extension Beam. It’s titled “Technicolour” and with it comes a video directed by Charlie Robins. Take a look below. Along with saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings (aka Shabaka), the ensemble includes drummer Max Hallett (aka Betamax), with Dan Leavers (aka Danalogue) handling synths and production. The Comet Is Coming’s last LP was 2019’s Trust in the Lifeforce of the Deep Mystery, and they followed it with an EP titled The Afterlife the same year. Hyper-Dimensional Extension Beam arrives on September 23 via Impulse!, and the group recorded it at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios. They shared “Code” when they announced the album in July. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates ...
Documentary on Mass Shooting at Las Vegas Country Festival Gets Trailer
Paramount+ will stream a new documentary on the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas that took place in 2017. The four-part documentary, titled 11 Minutes, features the first in-depth interview with country star Jason Aldean, who was performing when the 11-minute shooting spree began. Other interviewees include concertgoers, emergency trauma teams, first responders, police, and FBI agents. The series will arrive at Paramount+ on September 27, during the week of the event’s fifth anniversary. The massacre, for which an FBI investigation found no clear motive, left 58 people dead, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Directed by Jeff Zimbalist, the documentary includes footage drawn from 200 hours of cell phone video, as well as previously unreleased poli...
PnB Rock Shot Dead in Los Angeles
Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was shot dead today (September 12) in a robbery attempt at a restaurant in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times and TMZ report. Police told the Times the artist suffered multiple gunshot wounds when the unknown assailants robbed him of his jewelry at the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles location on Main Street and Manchester Avenue and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was 30 years old. Born Rakim Hasheem Allen on December 9, 1991, he grew up in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. His stage name PnB Rock is derived from the corner of Patorius and Baynton streets in his hometown. Allen’s father was murdered when he was three years old; his uncle, a father-figure, when he was 15. At 19 years old he was sentenced to 33 months in priso...
