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Watch a New Teaser Video for Atlanta Season 4
FX has announced that the fourth and final season of Donald Glover’s Atlanta will premiere in September. The network also shared a new teaser video featuring Glover with his co-stars Brian Tyree Henry (Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles), Zazie Beetz (Vanessa “Van” Keefer), and Lakeith Stanfield (Darius). Watch below. Atlanta returned with its third season in March, four years after the conclusion of Season 2. Discussing the end of the show, Glover said earlier this year, “Death is natural. When the conditions are right for something, they happen, and when the conditions aren’t right they don’t happen. Things start to get weird… you can’t do too much. The story was always supposed to be what it was and the story, it really was us.” Read Alphonse Pierre’s “Atlanta’s Season 3 Premiere Uses Hip-Hop and...
Miya Folick Announces Tour and 2007 EP, Shares New Song “Nothing to See”
2007 EP: 01 Oh God02 Bad Thing03 Nothing to See04 200705 Cartoon Clouds06 Ordinary Miya Folick: 09-15 New York, NY – Market Hotel09-27 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom09-28 San Francisco, CA – Café du Nord09-30 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge10-01 Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s10-29 Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theater *11-01 Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galvanizers *11-02 Manchester, England – Academy *11-03 Birmingham, England – O2 Institute *11-05 London, England – The Roundhouse *11-08 Brussels, Belgium – La Madeleine *11-09 Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall *11-10 Paris, France – Bataclan*11-12 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – Den Atelier *11-13 Amsterdam, Netherla...
Purity Ring Announce 10th Anniversary Reissue of Debut Album Shrines
Purity Ring have announced Shrines X, a reissue of their debut album to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Shrines X arrives July 29 and will include the original album plus three previously unreleased B-sides from the Canadian duo Check out the reissue’s cover art below. Purity Ring released the Graves EP earlier this year, the follow-up to their 2020 album Womb. The band is also currently on tour through North America.
Wiz Khalifa Releases New Single “Memory Lane”
Wiz Khalifa has dropped his new single “Memory Lane” from his forthcoming album, MULTIVERSE. While rapping across the smooth beat with a background saxophone and subtle synthesis, Khalifa reflects on a relationship. “It’s funny how one play can could put you in the mood for the day/A good one or a bad one depending on where you stay/Just let me know if it’s safe/’Cause we done did sh*t that you can’t erase/And f*ck the sh*t I bought, I gave you game that you can’t replace,” raps Khalifa in the second verse. Produced by Hitmaka, Ayo Roc and Bankroll Got It, “Memory Lane” is the third release from MULTIVERSE, which is set to release on Friday, July 29. “Memory Lane” made its debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, July 21. [embedded content] Take a look at Khalifa’s Fall...
GG Magree and Mija’s So Tuff So Cute Release Punk-Inspired Debut Single, “Break Stuff”
Beloved for their affinity for challenging the status quo in dance music, GG Magree and Mija have released their debut single, a genre-defying single called “Break Stuff.” Released under the duo’s new collaborative nom de plume, So Tuff So Cute, “Break Stuff” races along in an angsty arrangement that catapults through with a punk-inspired punch. Replete with rebellious energy, the track sets in motion a powerful new musical project for Magree and Mija, who are known for their proclivity to test the boundaries of electronic music. A roaring metaphor for freedom, the invigorating single is out now and signals the beginning of a new chapter for both artists that is worth keeping an eye on. You can listen to “Break Stuff” below and strea...
Papa Khan Stuns In New Color Bass Anthem, “AWOL”
Class of 2021 inductee Papa Khan has returned with his rousing new single, “AWOL.” “AWOL” is yet another stellar showing from Khan, showcasing his undeniable talents as one of the fastest-growing bass music producers in the scene. An atmospheric intro creates space for his own pop-punk-inspired vocals to take over. It’s not long before a masterfully crafted color bass drop allows his talents to shine, as his immaculate sound design runs roughshod through through the arrangement alongside expertly syncopated synths. It’s clear that Khan has perfected his distinct sound, and “AWOL” is a clear demonstration. Listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Coming off a huge year in 2021, Khan has seen continued success in 2022. Most recentl...
“Music Meets Imagination”: Pop Art-Inspired Heatwave Festival Burns Bright In Chicago Debut
Like its pop art inspirations, Chicago’s Heatwave Music Festival was an immediate attention-grabber. The Douglass Park-based event made the most of its sizzling summer debut, where there was certainly no shortage of options for avid festival attendees. Chicagoans know full well how summer in the Windy City is all too short, and with Pitchfork Music Festival, Mas Flow Reggaeton Fest, Heatwave and more happening in the same weekend, fans were eager to capitalize on the fleeting hours. Despite the heavy competition, electronic dance music fans showed up en masse for what could be the next staple of the midwest’s summer festival scene. The vote of confidence from the electronic music community certainly didn’t arise randomly out of thin air. The effort was ba...
Ace Aura Showcases His Leading Sound Design In Devastating Four-Track EP, “Revive”
Returning to Seven Lions’s Ophelia imprint, EDM.com Class of 2022 powerhouse Ace Aura has released a brand new EP called Revive. Revive is Ace Aura’s most complete work to date, allowing his artistry to shine as no other EP has before. Through each of its four tracks, the Texas producer’s sound design and songwriting prowess are on full display. Listeners first got a taste of the EP on Ace Aura and Nytrix’s previously released single “Echoes.” The titular “Revive” as well as “Desire” carve their own path, straying from the soaring synths typically found on Ophelia and embracing an earth-shattering presence. They’re both incredible tracks led by crisp percussion and ruthless bass patches. “Parousia”...
Stream Lil Uzi Vert’s New ‘Red & White’ EP
Lil Uzi Vert has been putting out a steady stream of music leading up to the release of his Red & White EP. Announced just earlier this month, the project has now arrived and is available for streaming. “Red & White Ep …. Before The P!NK,” Vert wrote in an Instagram post of the EP’s cover art. Following the announcement, the rapper quietly dropped the tracks “I KNOW” produced by Sonny Digital and “SPACE CADET” produced by Brandon Finessin, Bally, and ShaunGoBrazy on his SoundCloud. He followed up in the past few days with the Maaly Raw-produced “FLEX UP” and Dun Deal-produced “HITTIN MY SHOULDER.” In addition to the previously-released tracks, Red & White includes “FOR FUN,” “BELIEVE ME,” “ISSA HIT” and more, clocking in at nine songs across 28-minutes. Stream Lil Uzi Vert’s Re...
Drake Called Out For Creepy Behavior After Posting Photo of A Random Woman On Instagram
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Cole Burston / Getty Drake is being called out for his “creepy” ways after sharing a photo of a random woman on the gram. Drake Needs To Chill The Canadian Hip-Hop star is currently on vacation in St. Tropez, having the time of his life while snuffing out bees, but some people feel he overstepped his boundaries. Before the transgression of someone’s privacy, Drake happily shared a video of himself singing along with a cover singer. Things went left for Drake after he shared a photo of a random white woman in his Instagram stories on Thursday (Jul.21). In the caption for the post, he dropped a typical Drizzy bar, “Tried to airdrop this woman a pic of herself cause she’s a dime.” Drake might have thought posting the woman seated with an unknown male t...
Ricky Martin Breaks Silence After Incest Case Is Dismissed
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Laurent KOFFEL / Getty Ricky Martin can now personally clear his name. His recent incest case has been dismissed and he has finally spoken about the situation. As spotted on Page Six the former boy band member is now talking about some very vulgar accusations made against him. Earlier this month his 21-year-old nephew Dennis Yadiel Sanchez alleged the two were in a seven-month romantic secret relationship. He also charged the pop star stalked him after he called things off. Naturally the story quickly went viral but Ricky never responded. On Thursday, July 21 Sanchez formally withdrew the claim at his order of protection hearing. Related Stories In a new video Martin explained why he didn’t comment on the matter. “For two weeks, I was not a...
Bo Jackson Reveals He Paid For Funerals of Uvalde Shooting Victims
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stacy Revere / Getty The legendary sports superstar Bo Jackson came forward and revealed that he was one of the anonymous donors who paid for the funerals of those children and teachers killed in the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. According to reports, the former NFL and MLB star spoke out for the first time about his donation on Wednesday (July 20th). Jackson said that he felt moved to lend his support to the families of those who were killed in the shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School on May 24th. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting old,” said the father of three and grandfather. “It’s just not right for parents to bury their kids. It’s just not right. I know every family there probably works their butts off just to do wha...
