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Ken Williams, Songwriter Behind Hits for The Main Ingredient and Peaches & Herb, Dies at 83
Ken Williams, the prolific songwriter who rose from participating in his U.S. Air Force singing group in the ’60s to co-writing The Main Ingredient’s timeless 1972 R&B smash “Everybody Plays the Fool,” died June 17 in Manhasset, N.Y. He was 83. “It has been going since ’72 and it’s still going. That’s one of the classics,” he said of “Everybody Plays the Fool,” which he co-wrote with Rudy Clark and J.R. Bailey, in a 2018 interview. “It’s mind-boggling. Every time you sit back and hear it, you say, ‘Wow.’” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Before writing hundreds of songs for Peaches & Herb, Donny Hathaway, the Four Tops and many others, Williams was in an Air Force group, the Chuck-A-Lucks, stationed in Great Falls, Mt. They were su...
4 Things Not to Miss at Balaton Sound 2022, Europe’s Largest Beachfront EDM Festival
If you’re planning on traveling to Balaton Sound this year, chances are you’re already clued into the dazzling sights and sounds to expect. Scheduled to June 29th to July 2nd on the southern bank of Lake Balaton, Hungary, Europe’s largest beachfront electronic dance music festival is returning in a big way this year. And ravers are in for a one-of-a-kind experience. Here’s a list of four things you need to do while attending this year’s Balaton Sound in Hungary. Set Sail and Party On Lake Balaton Why rave only on land? Forecasts are predicting beautiful weather at the breezy Lake Balaton all week long, so it’s an ideal time to set sail. Balaton Sound offers unforgettable boat parties in the middle of the gleaming lake, featuring nautical DJ sets from a nu...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Beyoncé, CID, Slushii & More [6/25/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits BREAK MY SOUL – Beyoncé pogo – bbno$ & Diplo WTF – Dr. Fresch Festival Hits 2022 La La La – CID Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mind Games – Yurie Laserbeam – Ray Volpe Electronic Avenue Never Be – Tsu Nami & Jade Alice Forever With U – Slushii Eden – Juelz These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com Top Hits Playlist, Electronic Avenue Playlist and Festival Hits 2022 Playlist. [flexi-co...
REZZ Is Launching Her Own Record Label
Envisioning a bold future for her fellow electronic music artists, it seems REZZ‘s signature glasses aren’t neon, but rose-colored. The famed Canadian DJ and producer has revealed the development of a brand new record label, which she will helm. The launch seems like the next natural step for REZZ, who has long operated on the bleeding edge of electronic dance music. Longtime fans can expect the hypnotic, gritty electo sound that has propelled the two-time JUNO Electronic Album of the Year award winner to international acclaim. “You can already guess what kind of music I’ll be looking for,” REZZ said in a follow-up tweet, adding that the new record label will also host branded events. “Slow, trippy HOT ass , mid-tempo bob your head ( and maybe even s...
Slushii Signs to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak, Announces New Album
The next few months are about to be “A Slushii Summer.” Fresh off his stunning anime concept album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event), Slushii has announced the next chapter of his career, revealing his signing to Steve Aoki’s longstanding Dim Mak imprint. The prodigious electronic music producer also released a brand new single called “Forever With U.” According to a press release, the bubbly future bass tune kickstarts “A Slushii Summer,” which will see him release a new single every Friday before unveiling brand new, 15-track album on September 23rd. An iridescent showcase of his vibrant production style,” Forever With U” echoes the quirky and lighthearted sounds that propelled Slushii to early acclaim. Filled with bright synths, melodi...
BET Awards 2022: The Wildest Moments & The Hilarious Reactions To Them
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty “Cultures Biggest Night,” aka the BET Awards 2022, went down Sunday night and did not disappoint when it comes to those classic moments that left social media reacting. BET Awards 2022 Was A Bit of A Mess The 22nd annual BET Awards started on a high note with a spirited performance from Lizzo, who rocked the Microsoft Center in Los Angeles with her latest feel-good record, “it’s About Damn Time.” Second-year host Taraji P. Henson then took over breaking, reeling the crowd back in with her opening monologue where she touched on the recent horrendous Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. [embedded content] Moving along, we felt the night would be interesting, but we had no idea it would teeter on the borderline outrageo...
Lil Tjay Rumored To Be Paralyzed After Shooting Incident
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Lil Tjay, a popular rapper out of the Bronx, was the victim of a shooting and attempted robbery that hospitalized him and an associate. While some reports say that the New York star is on the mend, rumors are persisting that Tjay is paralyzed but the chatter cannot be confirmed. Lil Tjay Paralyzed? Lil Tjay, 21, was targeted in a shooting on June 22 in Edgewater, N.J. along with associate Antoine Byrd, 22. Tjay, real name Tione Merritt, underwent emergency surgery after reportedly getting shot several times with some reports stating he was shot in the back twice lending momentum to the rumors. Initial reports stated that Tjay was reportedly unconscious and little has been offered from the rapper’s management team or label. Related Sto...
Jack Harlow Rocks Lil Nas X Shirt At BET Awards To Protest Snub
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Many people took issue with BET snubbing Lil Nas X from the annual BET Awards (on Pride Day no less) and surprisingly enough, Jack Harlow turned out to be the most vocal person on the subject. According to Popsugar, the “Nail Tech” artist decided to protest the Lil Nas X snub and took to the awards show rocking a Lil Nas X shirt and posed up a storm on the red carpet in the attire to let everyone know LNX should’ve been there with him. He was. In spirit… and in shirt. Still, we’re sure Lil Nas X would’ve preferred to have been there as he’s been vocal about his displeasure over being snubbed. Prior to the show, Lil Nas X called out the network after receiving zero nominations this year, despite being awarded with various accolades fr...
Samuel L. Jackson Rips Uncle Clarence Thomas On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mark Reinstein / Getty Samuel L. Jackson had a biting question via social media for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after the judge made a call to overturn rights concerning same-sex marriage and contraception. The actor’s angry question came in the wake of the Supreme Court voting to eliminate access to abortion by a 6-3 vote, overturning the landmark decision in the 1973 Roe V. Wade case. In an opinion related to the vote, Thomas wrote that the same argument behind the majority opinion that abortion was not protected by the 14th Amendment of the Constitution could be applied in the future to overturn decisions that granted people the right to same-sex marriage and using contraception. In response to that news, Jackson sent out a tweet on Friday (J...
Rina Sawayama Releases New Track “Catch Me In The Air”
Rina Sawayama has released a new track titled “Catch Me In The Air.” The new arrival marks the second song shared from the Japanese-British musician’s forthcoming album, Hold the Girl. The poetic track serves as an ode to the artist’s mother who raised Sawayama as a single parent. Moreover, the song discusses how the two protected each other throughout life’s difficult moments. “When you ran away where clouds kiss the mountain peaks/I was afraid but you left your wings on me/Feet on the edge/Feet on the edge,” sings Sawayama in the song’s pre-chorus. According to the artist, the single was written “in-between lockdowns” with Oscar Scheller, Clarence Clarity, Gracey and Stuart Price. “I really wanted to write about this weird relationship with single parents – you do catch each other in the...
BTS’ J-Hope Is Coming Out With a Solo Album ‘Jack In The Box’
Only a few weeks ago, K-pop boy band BTS announced that they would be going on a hiatus to pursue solo projects. The news arrived only a few days after the release of their new group compilation album Proof. “I think we should spend some time apart to learn how to be one again,” group member J-Hope said during the group’s announcement. “I hope you don’t see this as a negative thing, and see it as a healthy plan. I think BTS will become stronger that way.” On Monday, J-Hope followed up with the news of his forthcoming debut album. The singer took to Big Hit Entertainment’s Weverse to share the news that his Jack In The Box LP will be dropping on July 15. Fans will be able to hear the first single from the project this Friday, July 1. Jack In The Box will enable J-Hope to “break the mol...
Watch Kanye West Honor Diddy in Surprise Appearance at 2022 BET Awards
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at last night’s BET Awards, during a tribute segment to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sean “Diddy” Combs. West gave a five-minute speech talking through the pair’s friendship, saying Diddy “understood contracts in a way a lot of us still don’t. Understood money in a way a lot of us still don’t. I go to him for advice to this day. He inspired so many of my choices. So many of my life choices. My wife choices. And here we are. Thanks for that, Puff.” Watch it in full below. The night’s Diddy tributes also included a video from Jay-Z and cameos from Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Lil’ Kim, and Faith Evans, among others. West has kept a relatively low profile since pulling out of Coachella earlier this year. He released a vide...
