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Ace Aura and Nytrix Team Up for Cinematic Banger, “Echoes”: Listen
In yet another forward-thinking release, EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee Ace Aura has teamed up with Nytrix for their Ophelia Records debut, “Echoes.” Although Aura and Nytrix harness varying electronic styles, their new collab functions as a mesmeric fusion of what they both bring to the table. Leading with Nytrix’s uniquely ethereal vocals, an ambient soundscape of crisp percussion and haunting chords guide listeners to a cinematic bass drop. With its soaring sound design, “Echoes” beautifully embodies the signature sound Ophelia Records, the flagship label of melodic bass superstar Seven Lions. Take a listen to the new single below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Echoes” is yet another triumph for both Ace Aura and Nytrix, who join...
Resources to Protect Reproductive Rights After the Overturn of Roe v. Wade
This morning, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion. In an opinion reflecting the 5-4 majority—a draft of which had been leaked last month—Associate Justice Samuel Alito declared that Roe “was egregiously wrong from the start” and had “enflamed debate and deepened division.” Nearly half of states are expected to issue all but total bans on abortion, and 13 states already had “trigger bans” in place to outlaw abortion as soon as Roe was overturned. The court’s decision will make it severely harder for people to get access to reproductive care, forcing them to travel hundreds of miles to access a clinic. Those who are already struggling—namely, low-income people and people of color—will be the hardest hit. Pro-choice lawmaker...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Chayanne, Prince Royce, Ingratax & More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Chayanne, “Te Amo y Punto” (Sony Music Latin) [embedded content] Chayanne is back! The Puerto Rican singer delivers his first song in four years titled “Te Amo y Punto,” which is the first single off his upcoming album. Staying true to his core essence, the song is a striking ballad about love. Injecting heavy emotion into his delivery, Chayanne reignites optimism with the song’s vocals, and hope that not all is lost. “This song was the creation of a great group of professionals and based on the noblest feeling in life: love,” Chayanne says in a statement. “I always want to remind people that despite the speed ...
When & How to Watch the 2022 Daytime Emmys for Free
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The stars are aligning for the 49th annual Daytime Emmys. Returning in-person for the first time in two years, the big show airs Friday night (June 24) at 9 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will host the ceremony, which will broadcast live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Nominees include Kelly Clarkson, who will face off against Drew Barrymore, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, and Hoda Kotb and Jenna ...
L’s On Deck: Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low’s Set To Drop Next Month
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jordan Brand / NIke Who’s ready to take another painful L courtesy of Nike, Travis Scott, and the SNKRS app? We know we are! Next month the highly anticipated Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 “Reverse Mocha” Low’s are set to release and we’ve now gotten official pics of the grails that are set to break many banks and even more hearts when they drop on July 21st. Coming in a full family size run, the brown and white Jordan 1 lows with the reverse swoosh on the side have been the subject of much talk for months in the sneaker community as they’ve been spotted on Travis’ feet quite a few times. Related Stories Normally whenever Travis is seen in a pair of Jordans in a crazy colorway they’re usually a Family and Friends exclusive, but these are actually going to see...
Lizzo Talks ‘Healing’ Her Darkest Moments & Why ‘Truth Hurts’ Is the ‘Song of Little Me’s Dreams’
Lizzo is the latest guest on The Hollywood Reporter‘s Awards Chatter podcast released on Thursday (June 23), where she reflected on how music helped heal some of the darkest moments of her life and how “Truth Hurts” was the song she always wanted to write. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When I was a little kid, one of my dreams was to write a song that the world could sing back at me,” she said of her 2017 breakout hit, which exploded in the music scene in 2019 and skyrocketed her into superstardom. “And I think I’ve been so wrapped up in album promo and work, work, work, that I need to stop and realize, ‘You did.’ That’s the song. That’s the song of little me’s dreams. I did it. And it feels incredible to stand there and just wi...
Feds Want Longer Jail Sentence for Nicki Minaj’s Husband
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Kenneth Petty, the husband of rap star Nicki Minaj, is embroiled in a serious legal fight as prosecutors want him to serve time in a prison facility instead of home confinement as his lawyers asked for. According to reports, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has raised serious objections to a proposed sentence for Petty, who has pleaded guilty to not registering as a sex offender in the state of California. Lawyers for Petty are advocating that he serve his time on house arrest, followed by heavy supervision during his release. Federal prosecutors are vehemently against that idea, citing that the mansion he shares with the “Super Bass” rapper is in a “gated, affluent community” with amenities such as a pool and a music studio that do...
Red Light Execs Van Haze, Haley McLemore & JT Pratt Launch Otter Creek Entertainment
Three Red Light Management executives — Van Haze, Haley McLemore and JT Pratt — have launched Otter Creek Entertainment, their own management and strategic partnerships company. They bring with them their existing talent roster, including artists Roman Alexander, Maddie & Tae and Brett Young. “We are a small team and have always wanted to remain independent,” Haze tells Billboard via a statement. “The past few years brought us all closer and it just felt like the right time to do it.” Haze joined Red Light Management in 2015 and previously served as vp of promotion for MCA Nashville. He also made career stops at Capitol Nashville and Universal South. McLemore joined Red Light in 2014 and previously spent time at 377 Management and Mercury Nashville. Pratt spent over four years at Red L...
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Led Megan Thee Stallion to Sign with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz During a panel at Cannes, called “If You’re Not First, You’re Last,” rapper Megan Thee Stallion shared the insider secret that convinced her to sign with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. “I thought I was coming to meet the leader and it was just going to be Roc Nation staff like showing me around,” she recalled, per Page Six. “And then Jay-Z walks in the room, and I’m like, ‘I didn’t know Jay-Z was coming to my meeting!’” Related Stories The “Savage” rapper continued, “But he comes in the room and he has like six platters of Hot Cheetos and he’s like, ‘I heard you like Hot Cheetos!’ And I was sold.” The relationship with MTS and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos wouldn’t stop at that meeting. The Grammy Award-winning rapper would go on to appear in a...
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Kendrick Lamar Performs Virgil Abloh Tribute At Louis Vuitton SS23 Show [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Antony Jones / Getty Louis Vuitton’s Spring Summer 2023 show was one for the books. Kendrick Lamar performed as tribute to Virgil Abloh. As per Gentleman’s Quarterly the Compton, California native made a special appearance in what already was trending to be a magical showing by the French label. The final celebration of Virgil was opened by the marching band of Florida A&M University which was proceeded by a troop of LV flag wavers. And the cherry on top was Kung Fu Kenny who performed a medley of his verses from the front row from his most recent project from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Included in his set was “N95,” “Savior,” “Rich Spirit”, “Count Me Out,” and he closed things out by repeating “Long live Virgil.” The runway, which r...
Hear Doja Cat, Eminem, Denzel Curry and More on the Official ‘Elvis’ Film Soundtrack
House of Iona and RCA Records have released the hotly-anticipated ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, in tandem with the premiere of Baz Luhrmann‘s blockbuster biopic ELVIS starring Austin Butler, in theaters now. The tracklist is packed with contributions from music’s top players, including Eminem and CeeLo Green (“The King and I’), Tame Impala (“Edge of Reality (Remix)” with Elvis Presley), Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak (“Cotton Candy Man”), Doja Cat (“Vegas”) Swae Lee and Diplo (“Tupelo Shuffle”), Kacey Musgraves (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”), Denzel Curry (“Let It All Hang Out”) and several others. Additionally, Butler recorded his own renditions of several Elvis Presley songs, including “Trouble,” “Baby, Let’s Play House” and more, rounding out...
Wax Motif Unveils New Remixes of Music From Drake’s “Honestly, Nevermind” Album
It was only a matter of time before the remixes began rolling in. Last week Drake released his seventh LP, Honestly, Nevermind, which quickly became Apple Music’s biggest dance album of all-time. Considering it contains a surprising amount of house music, one of the genre’s leading producers, Wax Motif, has unveiled four new edits within just a week of the album’s drop. Having always bridged the gap between dance music and hip-hop, Motif perfectly transformed the minimal house tracks into bouncy, club-ready reworks. While he put a tech house twist on “Massive” and “Sticky,” we then hear his signature bass house sound in his remix of “Keeper” and a more breezy style in his flip of the salsa-inspired “Ties That Bind.” “Drake is one of...
