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Logic Debuts First Post-Retirement Studio Album ‘Vinyl Days’
Logic has officially released Vinyl Days, his first studio album since his return from retirement. Clocking in at approximately an hour and 10 minutes, the lengthy 30-track project features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Langston Bristol, Curren$y, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, Doc D, iamJMARS, Big Lenbo, C Dot Castro, Royce Da 5’9”, RZA, Nezi Momodu, Like, Blu and Exile and The Game and features production from DJ Premier, 6ix and Logic himself. Vinyl Days was announced in January, with Logic revealing in a video that he’s starting work on the record using a microphone JAY-Z once owned. “No I.D. gave it to me,” he said inside his home studio. Prior to the release of the record, Logic addressed the rumors of him dissing REASON — with whom he had short-lived beef with in 2020 — on the title tr...
Drake Drops Surprise Seventh Studio Album ‘HONESTLY, NEVERMIND’
Drake has officially dropped off his Certified Lover Boy followup, HONESTLY, NEVERMIND. Clocking in at approximately 50 minutes, the 14-track project features a sole guest appearance from 21 Savage on the closing track “Jimmy Cook’s” and production work from the likes of Tay Keith, Gordo, Noah “40” Shebib and Black Coffee to name a few, with the last two also serving as executive producers alongside Drizzy, Oliver El-Khatib and Noel Cadastre. The Boy surprised fans by announcing the album less than 12 hours before its release, and no hints or rumors regarding the new project made its way to the internet. HONESTLY, NEVERMIND arrives only nine months after the GRAMMY-nominated Certified Lover Boy, which featured a Damien Hirst-designed album cover that sees 12 pregnant women emojis. The reco...
Arca Sings on New Safety Trance Song “El Alma Que Te Trajo”: Listen
Arca sings on a new song by Safety Trance, “El Alma Que Te Trajo.” She also directed the msuic video alongside the visual artist Unax LaFuente. Check it out below. Safety Trance—the Venezuela-born, Barcelona-based artist Luis Garban aka Cardopusher—featured on several tracks on Arca’s KICK album series. He releases the EP Noches de Terror via Boysnoize on July 14. “My idea with this record was simply to explore the capabilities of reggaeton and take it to new territories,” Garban said in a press release. “Many people think that this genre is just what you hear on the radio when it’s definitely not.” Revisit the 2020 interview “Live From Quarantine, It’s the Arca Show.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Willie Nelson Joins His Son Micah for New Song “Die When I’m High (Halfway to Heaven)”: Listen
It took me a second to process, but I said, “Dad, that’s the best song title I ever heard. You better write the rest of it quick.” He said, “Why don’t you write it?” So I did. That night I wrote it for him, about him. It’s really just a love letter to him. A tribute. At the same time I realized it’s also a sort of “fuck you” to anyone who ever thought of me as some lost prodigal son who doesn’t understand him or respect his legacy just because I’ve never imitated his style or pandered to his audience. HE is the one who gave me my Particle Kid moniker after all. We are both freaks, in our time. I’m no prodigal son. I am HIS Particle Kid. I would never try to be him, or even pretend, because nobody will ever be him. But believe it or not I do relate to the Willie fans because I am one of the...
Steve Lacy Announces New Album Gemini Rights, Shares New Song “Mercury”: Listen
Steve Lacy has announced that he’ll release a new album called Gemini Rights this summer via RCA. The musician has also shared a new song called “Mercury,” which he wrote, performed, and produced himself. Hear it below. Lacy released his debut studio album, Apollo XXI, in May 2019. Since then, he’s collaborated on tracks with Thundercat (“Black Qualls”), Love Regenerator (“Live Without Your Love”), and Ravyn Lenae (“Skin Tight”). Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Drake Releasing New Album Honestly, Nevermind Tonight
Drake has announced his follow-up to last year’s Certified Lover Boy. It’s called Honestly, Nevermind and it arrives tonight at midnight Eastern. The rapper announced the news in an Instagram post today (June 16). He followed up that post with another displaying the tracklist. The new LP includes 14 songs, and was executive produced by Drake, longtime collaborator Noah “40” Shebib, Drake’s manager Oliver El-Khatib, Noel Cadastre, and Black Coffee. Find both posts below. Drake released his sixth solo studio album, Certified Lover Boy, in September of 2021. The LP shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, overtaking Kanye West’s Donda with what was at the time the biggest debut week of 2021. Following the record’s release, Drake shared music videos for “Way 2 Sexy” and “Knife Talk.” In Novem...
Experience a Techno “Rainbow” at Inaugural Emotions Festival In Cyprus
Promising the experience of “techno at its purest form,” Emotions Festival will kick off its inaugural edition in Kampia, Cyprus next Saturday from June 25-26th. Featuring a 24-hour, sunset-to-sunset performance schedule, the event will welcome Dasha Rush, Amandra, Luigi Tozzi and Vera Logdanidi for special DJ sets inspired by “every color of the emotional rainbow,” organizers wrote. Located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is also home to electronic music events like Living Color Festival and Farm Project. Emotions promises to set itself apart with its unique nature setting and spirited mission statement. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Music, its creation & expression, is driven by emotions and translated into memories of that ...
North Tahoe’s First-Ever Electronic Music Experience to Feature Steve Aoki, Louis The Child
North Lake Tahoe is beloved as a tranquil lakefront getaway. But for two nights this summer, it’ll be an Independence Day haven for ravers. The area’s first-ever electronic music experience, Tahoe Live, will bring a bevy of high-profile DJs to its scenic shores for a can’t-miss Fourth of July celebration. Set to headline the event are Neon Future superstar Steve Aoki and barnstorming dance music duo Louis The Child, who will perform on July 1st and 2nd, respectively. Whethan, Ship Wrek, Surf Mesa and GATTÜSO are also slated to throw down at the two-day electronic music spectacular, which will take place at the idyllic Boreal/Woodward. You can purchase tickets to the inaugural Tahoe Live event here. Single-day General Admission tickets are available sta...
DJ 50 Grand, The Notorious B.I.G. Collaborator, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty DJ 50 Grand, who was an integral part in the rise of The Notorious B.I.G., has died. 50 Gran, as he was also known, posted to his Instagram page just under a week ago celebrating with friends and family in the music industry. Lil Cease, a longtime compatriot of B.I.G., shared the news of DJ 50 Grand’s passing to his Instagram page, noting that the pair just celebrated the 50th birthday of the late rapper in New York. Related Stories “This One Hurt Man !! We Was Literally Was Just Celebrating Wit You For Big Smh!! Wouldn’t Be No Big If It Wasn’t For You!! We Love You 50 Grand & Your Gonna Be Missed!! @kevin50grangriffin #RipDj50Grand #Big1stDJ,” read the caption of Cease’s post, which can be seen below. The story of how 50 Gran and B...
DJ 50 Grand, The Notorious B.I.G. Collaborator, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty DJ 50 Grand, who was an integral part in the rise of The Notorious B.I.G., has died. 50 Gran, as he was also known, posted to his Instagram page just under a week ago celebrating with friends and family in the music industry. Lil Cease, a longtime compatriot of B.I.G., shared the news of DJ 50 Grand’s passing to his Instagram page, noting that the pair just celebrated the 50th birthday of the late rapper in New York. Related Stories “This One Hurt Man !! We Was Literally Was Just Celebrating Wit You For Big Smh!! Wouldn’t Be No Big If It Wasn’t For You!! We Love You 50 Grand & Your Gonna Be Missed!! @kevin50grangriffin #RipDj50Grand #Big1stDJ,” read the caption of Cease’s post, which can be seen below. The story of how 50 Gran and B...
Mo’Nique and Netflix Settle Bias Lawsuit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Victoria McGraw @victoriasaidit / Radio 1 Digital Comedian Mo’NIque has settled her lawsuit with Netflix where she accused the streaming giant of racial and sexual discrimination for making her a lowball offer of $500,000 for a one-hour comedy special on the service. The matter has been “amicably resolved,” Michael Parks, an attorney representing Mo’Nique in the suit, told The Hollywood Reporter. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Related Stories The comedian accused Netflix of underpaying Black women pointing out the eight-figure deals offered to other comedians including Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.“The offer made to Mo’Nique was merely an ‘opening offer’ from which there was an expectation — both by Netflix and Mo’Nique ...
Mo’Nique and Netflix Settle Bias Lawsuit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Victoria McGraw @victoriasaidit / Radio 1 Digital Comedian Mo’NIque has settled her lawsuit with Netflix where she accused the streaming giant of racial and sexual discrimination for making her a lowball offer of $500,000 for a one-hour comedy special on the service. The matter has been “amicably resolved,” Michael Parks, an attorney representing Mo’Nique in the suit, told The Hollywood Reporter. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Related Stories The comedian accused Netflix of underpaying Black women pointing out the eight-figure deals offered to other comedians including Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.“The offer made to Mo’Nique was merely an ‘opening offer’ from which there was an expectation — both by Netflix and Mo’Nique ...
