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5 Reasons Not to Miss Submersion 2022, a Stimulating Festival Experience
It would be an understatement to say Submersion Festival has plans to live up to its name in 2022. Enhanced visual production and a rare lineup are just a few things organizers have on tap to plunge attendees into the illusory Submersion experience this year, a pivotal one for the New Jersey electronic music event. Scheduled for October 7-8 at Paradise Lakes Campground in Hammonton, the 2022 outing marks the first multi-day camping event under the Submersion name. And the weight of the moment is not lost on the festival’s organizers, Jesse Boyer of The Rust Music and Ryan Karolyi of Aspire Higher. They’ve curated a lineup of epic proportions to usher the festival into its next chapter, tapping Chase & Status, Emancipator, Justin Martin, KOAN Sound, Totally Enormou...
The Glitch Mob Usher In a New Creative Era With Riveting Breakbeat Track, “The Flavor”
We’re willing to bet you haven’t heard The Glitch Mob quite like this before. The iconic electronic music trio are back with their first new original music in over two years, a stunning track called “The Flavor.” A departure from the band’s industrial bass sensibilities, “The Flavor” is a riveting ode to 90s breakbeat, chock full of rave leads, frenetic percussion and vintage vocal samples. “The Flavor” is the lead single from CTRL ALT REALITY, The Glitch Mob’s long-awaited fourth album and first since 2018’s See Without Eyes. Take a listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The Glitch Mob took to social media to open about their upcoming album, which they likened to the launch of a new c...
Beatport Postpones Inaugural ReConnect Summit
Less than three months after announcing its inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York City, Beatport has postponed the conference indefinitely. The music marketplace announced the event in June before revealing its slate of guest speakers, which included pioneering electronic artists Richie Hawtin and deadmau5. Originally scheduled for September 21st and 22nd in Brooklyn, the summit was said to feature discussions about diversity and inclusion, mental health in the dance music community and the advent of Web3, among other topics. “It has become increasingly apparent that now is not the right time for Beatport to host this Summit,” Beatport said in a statement emailed to EDM.com. “It is clear we have work to do, and we will take this time to focus on the well being of our emp...
DJ Perly Makes History As First Woman to Win Two DMC U.S. DJ Championships
Oh, how the turn tables for DJ Perly. The Bronx-born turntable virtuoso has won her second DMC U.S. DJ Championship title, making her the first woman to ever do so. Perly, who has been spinning since the age of 12, won her first championship in 2017—when the contest was held in-person—before winning again in August. With a true passion for the art of turntablism, Perly has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft and honing her talents. “It’s an honor and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the U.S. in the finals again,” the dexterous DJ told HipHopDX. “Prepping for any battle is tough, no lie. It’s all about hard work and determination. I always knew that deep down inside I had it in me to do, I just needed to dive deeper...
Jonah Yano Announces BADBADNOTGOOD-Produced Album ‘Portrait of a Dog’
Jonah Yano has announced his sophomore studio album, Portrait of a Dog, produced by BADBADNOTGOOD. Set to drop on January 27, 2023, Portrait of a Dog follows his 2020 debut souvenir and features a total of 12 tracks exploring the artist’s identity as a Japanese-Canadian, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Fans can also expect collaborations with Slauson Malone and Sea Oleena, plus string arrangements by Eliza Niemi, Leland Whitty and Yano himself. To celebrate the announcement, Yano unveiled double single “always” and “the speed of sound!,” the latter of which is a personal favorite of the Hiroshima-born, Montreal-based singer-songwriter. “always” arrives with an accompanying music video of the tides in Five Islands, Nova Scotia. “’always’ is a song that appeals to one-half o...
The Weeknd Gives Update on Vocal Condition Following Canceled L.A. Show
Just last week, The Weeknd had to abruptly cancel his show in the midst of his performance at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Three songs into his performance, the After Hours crooner felt his voice go out and immediately had to step off stage, unable to finish his set. That night, The Weeknd said to the sold-out stadium crowd that night, “I don’t know what just happened…but I just lost my voice. This is killing me, I don’t want to stop the show but I can’t give you the concert I want to give you right now. I’m gonna make sure everybody’s good — you’ll get your money back — I’ll do a show real soon for you guys.” He later added an additional statement on his social media “My voice went out during the first song and I’m devastated. Felt it go and my heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my fans...
Beyoncé Signs Another Major Partnership With Tiffany & Co.
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @tiffanyandco / Instagram Once again, Beyoncé has joined forces with Tiffany in another major partnership, which she announced to her fans over the past weekend. Last Friday (September 2nd), the superstar entertainer was the subject of a new video that the luxury brand released as part of a new campaign. Entitled “LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE”, the eighteen-second video features Beyoncé dressed in several high-end outfits in its premiere on Twitter, with the caption stating that the new campaign “celebrates that true love is only as strong as the love one has for themself.” Related Stories Fresh off the continuing success of her latest album Renaissance, the singer released a statement about the latest joint venture. “I am honored to continue the partnersh...
Fat Joe To Host 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, Twitter Has Questions
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: @fatjoe / Instagram Fat Joe’s stock has been on the rise since going virtual. Joey Crack is now booked as the host of the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. As per Vibe the Bronx MC is now taking his talents to one of the culture’s biggest nights. On Tuesday, September 6 the network announced they slotted the “John Blaze” rapper as the master of the ceremonies. As expected the rapper turned media personality is excited. “This will be the BIGGEST award show in history,” added Fat Joe. “It’s truly an honor to host and produce the BET Hip Hop Awards and I can’t thank Connie and the entire BET family enough for this opportunity. We’re going to celebrate music, culture, and entertainment, honor the biggest and brightest stars in the world and make this an unf...
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Key Glock “Ungrateful,” NBA YoungBoy “Purge Me” & More | Daily Visuals 9.7.22
HipHopWired Featured Video With her latest album, Traumazine breaking into the Top-10 Billboard charts, Megan Thee Stallion continues to extend her winning streak in the rap game and today blesses her fans with a new sultry and seductive video to show her gratitude. Linking up with Key Glock for the visuals to “Ungrateful,” Megan Thee Stallion poses up a storm on a hotel bed in some skimpy lingerie before making her way to a funeral in a black dress to die for. And fresh off a $60 million dollar deal with Atlantic Records, NBA YoungBoy comes through with a new clip for “Purge Me” in which he politics in the comfort of his own lavish home alongside his seed and baby mama. Gotta love it. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Freddie Gibbs featuring Moneybagg Yo, Peezy, and ...
“Educator” Calls Black Teacher “The Monkey Next Door”, Says She Didn’t Mean It In A Racist Way
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ABC 15 News / ABC 15 News It is the year of our Lord, 2022, and folks are still out here pretending they don’t know the racist history of Black people being referred to as monkeys. And some of these folks have the nerve to call themselves educators. Shanda Wiggins, the mother of a student at the Oakbrook Middle School in Dorchester County, South Carolina, told ABC 15 News her eighth-grade son came home from school upset that his teacher allegedly referred to a Black teacher in a neighboring classroom as “the monkey next door.” During a meeting with administrators, the unidentified teacher admitted to calling the Black teacher a monkey, but she said she meant it in an endearing, totally-not-racist way. “I guess she feels that because that’s her friend she ...
Quavo and Takeoff Announce Joint Debut Album ‘Only Built For Infinity Links’
Quavo and Takeoff have announced the release date of their upcoming joint debut album, Only Built For Infinity Links. Set to drop on October 7 via Quality Control Music/Motown Records, the record follows the pair’s recent singles “Big Stunna” with Birdman, “Us Vs. Them” with Gucci Mane and the lead single “Hotel Lobby,” which has sold over 500,000 units in the United States and received a gold certification from the RIAA just four months after its release. The duo also unveiled the album art for Only Built For Infinity Links, which shows Quavo and Takeoff wearing the padded denim jacket and 5-pocket denim pants from YEEZY GAP ENGINEERED BY BALENCIAGA — two pieces that are available for purchase on the official YEEZY GAP website and Balenciaga. They recently sat down with Elliot Wilson and ...
Major League DJz Perform Record-Breaking 75-Hour DJ Set In South Africa
On a mission to “take amapiano to the world,” Major League DJz have made history. From September 2nd to 4th, the tandem performed a DJ set that lasted 75 hours, shining a light on the genre taking the dance music industry by storm. And after all was said and done, Major League DJz claim to have broken the world record for the longest DJ set performed by a duo. Although they were exhausted from their travels prior to the record-breaking set, they weren’t going to give up and pushed through. “I’m tired, but we are good,” Bandile of Major League DJz told TshisaLIVE on the first night. “I love the energy of the crowd. The Major League Xperience is us giving back to our fans, especially the lovers of Balcony Mix. There are very select people here. ...
