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French Montana and Harry Fraud Deliver Joint Album ‘Montega’
After releasing several joint tracks earlier this month, French Montana and Harry Fraud have dropped off a full-length collaborative album, dubbed Montega. The 12-track record includes guest appearances from Quavo, Babyface Ray, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Benny the Butcher, EST Gee and late rapper Chinx. Among the many collaborations, Montana previously spoke about working with Jadakiss and Benny the Butcher on “Bricks and Bags,” which was released earlier this week. “For ‘Bricks and Bags’ me and Fraud wanted to bring together two artists that, to me represent that impeccable Cokeboy sound,” Montana said in a statement. “Jadakiss gave me one of my first major co-signs when we did ‘New York Minute’ in 2009. Benny continues to show why he is one of the best artists to emerge out of the East Coast ...
“None of Us Realized How Big This Record Would Be”: VASSY Celebrates 2 Billion Streams of “BAD”
It’s 2014. You’re at a festival. Big room house rattles your teeth at every stage. You belt “BAD” at the top of your lungs. Life is good. It didn’t take long for David Guetta and Showtek‘s 2014 collaboration to become the de facto anthem of the electronic dance music community at the time, encapsulating the hedonistic ethos of music festivals by inviting ravers to channel their rebellious side. And it eventually became one of the most celebrated big room tracks of all-time. Now, the voice behind “BAD” is celebrating after eclipsing a staggering 2 billion streams. VASSY, who is responsible for some of the most inescapable dance anthems of the last decade, says none of the song’s creators had any idea it would become this monumental....
Ray Volpe Unleashes “Laserbeam,” the Most-Played Record at EDC Las Vegas 2022
If you thought Ray Volpe was unstoppable before, take a look again. With today’s release of his new single, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star has unleashed the biggest bass track of the year, “Laserbeam.” “Laserbeam” is as unrestrained and devastating as they come. It’s no wonder why the song was the most-played record at EDC Las Vegas 2022—before it even came out. It was played by ILLENIUM, Excision, Subtronics, Seven Lions and many, many more. “Laserbeam” is a fiery display of Volpe’s staggering production chops. Led by a commanding vocal sample perfect for any festival setting, the track calls for festival pandemonium with a frenetic blitz of laser-like synths and expertly crafted leads. Listen to the new single below as it continues to...
Brent Faiyaz Gears Up for New Album ‘Wasteland’
Maryland-born singer Brent Faiyaz is gearing up for the release of his new album Wasteland. Today, the artist released a new single/documentary teaser for the upcoming work titled “Price of Fame.” Revealing a glimpse of what’s to come, the teaser video is loaded with clips from the R&B singer’s life. “The Fame, I Swear It Isn’t Everything/(Glitz And Glam) It Isn’t Everything/(People Screaming Your Name)/I Swear It Isn’t Everything/(The Demands) It Isn’t Everything,” sings Faiyaz in the new single’s chorus. With executive producer Jonathan “Freeze” Wells, the new project features Tyler, the Creator, Alicia Keys, Drake and The Neptunes, Tre’ Armani, Joony and Raphael Saadiq. Wasteland is set to release on Friday, July 8. Check out the video above for a look at the teaser and “Price ...
Eminem Announces ‘Curtain Call 2’ LP, Drops New Single “From the D 2 the LBC” With Snoop Dogg
Eminem is following up on his 2020 LP Music to Be Murdered By with a new record. The acclaimed rapper has announced the project, entitled Curtain Call 2, on Friday while simultaneously endorsing his new song with Snoop Dogg. Marking the duo’s first-ever collaboration, “From The D 2 The LBC” is a fast-paced hip-hop track on which Eminem drops bars in his signature staticky style. “Yeah, it’s been a minute,” he raps. “This probably shoulda happened a while ago.” Snoop Dogg interjects on the second verse to remind listeners that he “make[s] money moves like The Matrix.” A visual for the single depicts Eminem and Snoop Dogg as Bored Apes, flashing between their real-life selves and versions of them as the colorful NFT caricatures. In an Instagram post sharing the song and cover art created by ...
VH1 Gives Black Ink Crew Boss Ceaser Emanuel The Boot After Dog Abuse Video Hits The Internet
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Ceaser usually does the firing on his hit reality show Black Ink Crew, but this time, he got the boot by VH1. Ceaser Emanuel, You’re Fired TMZ reports VH1 has given the tattoo shop mogul the boot from his hit reality show after footage of him abusing dogs hit the internet on Wednesday (Jun.22). A spokesperson for the network confirmed Ceaser’s termination, telling the celebrity gossip site, “We have made the decision to cut ties with Ceaser Emanuel from Black Ink Crew New York. Since next season was close to finishing production, this decision will not impact the upcoming season.” Per TMZ: Sources familiar with the situation tell us they are wrapping production, but keeping it open in order to properly address the sit...
BTS’ Jungkook Joins Forces With Charlie Puth on “Left And Right”
Shortly after BTS announced that they were taking a hiatus to focus on independent projects, Jungkook has hopped on a new track with Charlie Puth titled “Left And Right.” The track, which arrived on Friday alongside a bubbly music video featuring the duo in a series of colorful outfits and sets, arrives off of Puth’s forthcoming album Charlie, scheduled to release sometime later this year. As Puth and Jungkook attempt to cure their lovesickness with a visit to the Love Doctor, the visual includes a QR code and unique phone number that fans can text for bonus content from the artists. “Memories follow me left and right/I can feel you over here, I can feel you over here/You take up every corner of my mind,” the pair sings in the chorus. “Left And Right” marks Puth’s third track this yea...
Massimo Morante, Goblin Founder and Guitarist, Has Died
Massimo Morante, founder and guitarist of Italian prog-rock project Goblin has died. “With extreme pain and disbelief we are forced to announce that Massimo Morante, founder and irreplaceable guitarist of the Goblin, has left us today,” the band wrote on Facebook. A cause of death was not provided. Morante founded Goblin alongside Claudio Simonetti in 1973, and they took to London to record their first album. Their label, Cinevox, put Goblin in touch with the director Dario Argento, who was working on his 1975 film Deep Red. The band did the Deep Red soundtrack and collaborated with Argento again for Suspiria. The band earned accolades for its harrowing complements to Argento’s work, especially with Suspiria. Goblin had another major horror soundtrack highlight with their contribution to G...
Massimo Morante, Goblin Founder and Guitarist, Has Died
Massimo Morante, founder and guitarist of Italian prog-rock project Goblin has died. “With extreme pain and disbelief we are forced to announce that Massimo Morante, founder and irreplaceable guitarist of the Goblin, has left us today,” the band wrote on Facebook. A cause of death was not provided. Morante founded Goblin alongside Claudio Simonetti in 1973, and they took to London to record their first album. Their label, Cinevox, put Goblin in touch with the director Dario Argento, who was working on his 1975 film Deep Red. The band did the Deep Red soundtrack and collaborated with Argento again for Suspiria. The band earned accolades for its harrowing complements to Argento’s work, especially with Suspiria. Goblin had another major horror soundtrack highlight with their contribution to G...
Christine and the Queens Shares New Song “Je te vois enfin”
Christine and the Queens is back with a new song. It’s called “Je te vois enfin.” Christine and the Queens wrote, produced, and performed the single, which got mixed by Mike Dean. Check it out below. Christine and the Queens shared the La vita nuova EP —featuring the single “People I’ve Been Sad”—in February 2020. Since then, she’s released “Eyes of a Child” and collaborated with Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek on “New Shapes.” More recently, she teamed up with 070 Shake for “Body.” Revisit Pitchfork’s review of Christine and the Queen’s 2018 LP Chris. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Christine and the Queens Shares New Song “Je te vois enfin”
Christine and the Queens is back with a new song. It’s called “Je te vois enfin.” Christine and the Queens wrote, produced, and performed the single, which got mixed by Mike Dean. Check it out below. Christine and the Queens shared the La vita nuova EP —featuring the single “People I’ve Been Sad”—in February 2020. Since then, she’s released “Eyes of a Child” and collaborated with Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek on “New Shapes.” More recently, she teamed up with 070 Shake for “Body.” Revisit Pitchfork’s review of Christine and the Queen’s 2018 LP Chris. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Listen to Taylor Swift’s New Song “Carolina”
Taylor Swift has released her new song “Carolina.” She wrote the track for Where the Crawdads Sing, a forthcoming adaptation of Delia Owens’ 2018 novel of the same name, and previously teased it in a trailer for the movie. Aaron Dessner co-produced the track with Swift. Give it a listen below. Along with co-producing “Carolina,” Dessner plays banjo, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, and synthesizer on the track. In addition, he co-engineered “Carolina” with mixer Jonathan Low. The single also features fiddle from Reid Jenkins, the New York musician who’s in the band the Morningsiders and whose older sister is Cassandra Jenkins. “Carolina” follows Swift’s 2020 studio albums Evermore and Folklore in 2020. Since sharing those records, Swift has been hard at work on the expansive rollout campaigns...
