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Hardwell’s “REMINISCE” Is an Evolution of His Big Room House Roots: Listen
The steady trickle of new music from Hardwell ceases to slow as he releases “REMINISCE,” the ninth single from REBELS NEVER DIE. Over half of the tracks from Hardwell’s 14-track comeback album have seen the light, and latest single is the most fitting bridge between the “Apollo” producer’s creative paths present and past. Post-hiatus, Hardwell’s newfound affinity for the dark and ominous has enshrouded his recent singles in a mixture of trunk-thumping kicks, psychedelic vocals and raw, techno-inspired synths. Some of these qualities have since become staples of his recent work, including “REMINISCE,” which is arguably his most mainstage-focused effort since returning after a four-year break. With a powerful, four-to-the-floor beat...
Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, “Break My Soul”
Beyoncé’s unexpected foray into house music is already a record-breaking endeavor. Unsurprisingly, Queen Bey’s “Break My Soul,” which samples the legendary 1993 dance track “Show Me Love” by Robin S., became an overnight sensation. With the success of the single, she has notched yet another Billboard Hot 100 chart record in her storied career. According to Billboard, Beyoncé is now the first woman to land 20 top 10 hits as a solo artist and 10 or more titles in the top 10 as a member of a group. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Overall, the impressive feat has only been achieved by two artists before Beyoncé: Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. This week, “Break My Soul” achieved a new peak, delving into the top 10 and c...
Beyoncé Makes Music History With House Track, “Break My Soul”
Beyoncé’s unexpected foray into house music is already a record-breaking endeavor. Unsurprisingly, Queen Bey’s “Break My Soul,” which samples the legendary 1993 dance track “Show Me Love” by Robin S., became an overnight sensation. With the success of the single, she has notched yet another Billboard Hot 100 chart record in her storied career. According to Billboard, Beyoncé is now the first woman to land 20 top 10 hits as a solo artist and 10 or more titles in the top 10 as a member of a group. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Overall, the impressive feat has only been achieved by two artists before Beyoncé: Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. This week, “Break My Soul” achieved a new peak, delving into the top 10 and c...
Meek Mill Parts Ways With Roc Nation Management
Meek Mill has parted ways with Roc Nation Management, sources tell Billboard. Mill, who first signed with Roc in 2012 under a management deal, is no longer featured on the company’s website and has been removed from their social media pages. In 2019, Meek scored a joint venture deal with Roc for his imprint Dreamchasers, where he became president. Following his incarceration in 2018, Meek also teamed up with Jay-Z the following year and created Reform Alliance — a non-profit organization set to eliminate unjust sentencing laws in the United States. Earlier this year, Meek expressed frustrations with his label Atlantic Records after scoring a No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200 with his latest album, Expensive Pain. “They didn’t put nothing into expensive pain and then said I can’t ...
Rage Against The Machine in Fine, Typically Fierce Form During First Show in 11 Years
It’s been a decade since lyrical bomb throwers Rage Against the Machine took the stage together. But on Saturday night (July 9) at the sold-out Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin the reunited radical rockers appeared to show no signs of rust as they treated the crowd of 30,000-plus to a fierce set of classics spiked with their patented mix of take-no-prisoners messaging. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With a deep catalog of songs that kick against conformity, groupthink and the legacy of racism, the band’s return — repeatedly postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — at this moment seems perfectly poised to take on the stark divisions in a country riven by arguments over what truth even means anymore. According to Rolling Stone...
Rage Against The Machine in Fine, Typically Fierce Form During First Show in 11 Years
It’s been a decade since lyrical bomb throwers Rage Against the Machine took the stage together. But on Saturday night (July 9) at the sold-out Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin the reunited radical rockers appeared to show no signs of rust as they treated the crowd of 30,000-plus to a fierce set of classics spiked with their patented mix of take-no-prisoners messaging. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With a deep catalog of songs that kick against conformity, groupthink and the legacy of racism, the band’s return — repeatedly postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — at this moment seems perfectly poised to take on the stark divisions in a country riven by arguments over what truth even means anymore. According to Rolling Stone...
Taylor Hawkins’ Son Shane Pays Loving Tribute to Dad With Surprise ‘My Hero’ Drum Performance
Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son paid tribute to his late father in the perfect way last week when he sat in on drums with the band The Alive during a Laguna Beach, California block party. According to video posted by the band of the event, floppy-haired teen Oliver Shane Hawkins did his pops proud by bashing away at his kit while performing the beloved 1997 Foo Fighters‘ classic from atop a garage roof during the set. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Not a dry eye in the crowd, such a touching tribute to his dad,” read the caption on a clip of the performance from July 7. “When Taylor Hawkins’ son gets on the drums and dedicates the song ‘My Hero’ to his dad,” the original video’s caption reads. “The hawk would’ve been proud.” According to Vari...
Taylor Hawkins’ Son Shane Pays Loving Tribute to Dad With Surprise ‘My Hero’ Drum Performance
Taylor Hawkins’ 16-year-old son paid tribute to his late father in the perfect way last week when he sat in on drums with the band The Alive during a Laguna Beach, California block party. According to video posted by the band of the event, floppy-haired teen Oliver Shane Hawkins did his pops proud by bashing away at his kit while performing the beloved 1997 Foo Fighters‘ classic from atop a garage roof during the set. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Not a dry eye in the crowd, such a touching tribute to his dad,” read the caption on a clip of the performance from July 7. “When Taylor Hawkins’ son gets on the drums and dedicates the song ‘My Hero’ to his dad,” the original video’s caption reads. “The hawk would’ve been proud.” According to Vari...
Olivia O’Brien Shows Music Fans How She Enjoys #FrostyTime
Wendy’s® is giving Frosty® fans a new way to cool off this summer with a limited-edition strawberry flavor. To celebrate the new Strawberry Frosty release, Wendy’s created a new hashtag, #FrostyTime, dedicated to the 15 minutes it takes to eat the signature dessert. This time gives us all a much-needed opportunity to fully indulge in self-care. It is important to actively carve out time to take care of and treat yourself. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Billboard and Wendy’s tapped pop star Olivia O’Brien to kick off the hashtag challenge by playing a game of Would You Rather on Billboard’s Instagram Story. O’Brien first gained mainstream success after the massive debut of her collaborative track, “i hate u, i love u” with Gnash. The si...
Chart Rewind: In 1987, George Strait’s ‘Texas’ Was No. 1 in the U.S.A.
On July 11, 1987, George Strait‘s “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by husband-and-wife team Sanger D. and Lyndia J. Shafer (fun fact, given the song’s storyline: she was his fourth bride) and Jimmy Bowen produced it. “Texas” was released as the second of three Hot Country Songs No. 1s from Strait’s album Ocean Front Property, in between the title track and “Am I Blue.” It became Strait’s 11th of his record 44 leaders, which span from “Fool Hearted Memory” in 1982 through “River of Love” in 2009. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, which launched in 1990, Strait became the first artist to tally 100 entries with the 2019 debut of “The Weigh...
Chart Rewind: In 1987, George Strait’s ‘Texas’ Was No. 1 in the U.S.A.
On July 11, 1987, George Strait‘s “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” hit No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by husband-and-wife team Sanger D. and Lyndia J. Shafer (fun fact, given the song’s storyline: she was his fourth bride) and Jimmy Bowen produced it. “Texas” was released as the second of three Hot Country Songs No. 1s from Strait’s album Ocean Front Property, in between the title track and “Am I Blue.” It became Strait’s 11th of his record 44 leaders, which span from “Fool Hearted Memory” in 1982 through “River of Love” in 2009. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, which launched in 1990, Strait became the first artist to tally 100 entries with the 2019 debut of “The Weigh...
BTS’ J-Hope Shares Concept Photos for New Song “Arson” Off of Upcoming ‘Jack In The Box’ LP
J-Hope has been busy since BTS announced their hiatus last month. At the end of June, the singer shared that he would be dropping his debut solo album, Jack In The Box, on Friday, July 15. Ahead of the project’s release, J-Hope took to social media to tease what may be his first single off of the LP. The images show the singer dressed in a crisp white jumpsuit, posing in front of a burning car. In another set of images, J-Hope appears standing away from the car, with his skin and clothes scorched. “I burned it all,” he wrote in the caption. “Arson” is listed as the tenth and final song on the Jack In The Box tracklist, which was released by J-Hope on Friday. Other songs in the lineup include “Future,” “Safety Zone” and “Pandora’s Box.” J-Hope’s Jack In The Box is out for streaming on July ...
