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Eminem and CeeLo Green Share Dr. Dre–Produced New Song “The King and I”
Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, hits theaters on June 24, but, today, you can hear Eminem’s new song for the movie. It’s called “The King and I” and it features CeeLo Green. The song is produced by Dr. Dre. That is it below. Elvis chronicles the life and career of Elvis Presley. It stars Austin Butler as the iconic rock’n’roll figure and Tom Hanks as Presley’s infamous manager Colonel Tom Parker. In addition to “The King & I,” the film also includes a new Doja Cat song called “Vegas,” as well as Swae Lee and Diplo’s recent single “Tupelo Shuffle.” Eminem’s most recent album, Music to Be Murdered By, came out in 2020. He’s since been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dropped a 20th anniversary edition of The Eminem Show, and performed at the Super Bowl 2022...
FKA twigs Releases New Song “Killer”: Listen
After performing it during her “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert,” FKA twigs has officially released her new single “Killer.” She wrote the song with Jimmy Napes, Amanda Ghost, and Jonny Coffer. The track is produced by FKA twigs and Jonny Coffer and has additional production by El Guincho. Listen to FKA twigs’ new song “Killer” below. In a statatement, FKA twigs said: “It’s dangerous to be a woman in love”—when at its worst the effects of heart break can define one’s trajectory much more than the beauty of the love itself, in my song “Killer” I explore this concept. The navigation, the hunt and the kill. The death of promises, dreams and the future that was once promised. But like the wildest plucked roses, I find myself more beautiful delicately wilted, in shadow, forced solace, darkened at the ...
FKA twigs Drops New Heartbreak Anthem “Killer”
Following a performance of the track during her take over of NPR’s popular Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series earlier this month, FKA twigs has officially delivered her latest single “Killer.” The Cheltenham-born artist wrote the track alongside Jimmy Napes, Amanda Ghost and Jonny Coffer, with production from Coffer and El Guincho. “‘It’s dangerous to be a woman in love’ – when at its worst the effects of heartbreak can define one’s trajectory much more than the beauty of the love itself, in my song ‘Killer’ I explore this concept,” FKA twigs said of the new track in a statement. “The navigation, the hunt and the kill. The death of promises, dreams and the future that was once promised. But like the wildest plucked roses, I find myself more beautiful delicately wilted, in shadow, forced solac...
Steve Lacy Releases New Track “Mercury”
Today, Steve Lacy released his new track “Mercury” with an accompanying music video. From his forthcoming album Gemini Rights, the new track marks Lacy’s first new single since 2019. Blending 60s Brazilian bossa nova and 70s funk styles, the new track was written and produced completely by the Compton-born musician. “Gemini/I’m a myth and I’m a legend/ Whom never wins/And might not ever play again/Keep falling in (Keep falling in, yeah)/Love so fast and back out again/Speeding/When I should ease it,” sings Lacy in the first verse. The accompanying music video shows Lacy moving around a fenced-in square inside of a warehouse wearing a white shirt with an S on the front and a red target on the back, black pants and black leather boots. By the end of the video, Lacy’s clothes are in tatters, ...
TSHA Confirms Release Date of Debut Album, Drops Stunning Lead Single: Listen
You heard it here first: TSHA’s debut album will be a game-changer. Luckily, fans of the London-based beatsmith won’t have to wait much longer. Capricorn Sun is officially due October 7th, 2022 and its lead single “Giving Up” (with Mafro) is out now. “Giving Up” offers a delectable taste of what’s to come, blending crystalline synths with brisk breakbeats and the ethereal vocals of Mafro. “I feel like that track is a manifestation of our frustrations at the time,” TSHA said of the single, which was written during lockdown, adding that it marks the “peak time” of the entire record. Delivering 12 tracks both new and old, the Ninja Tune album will also feature the voices of Clementine Douglas, NIMMO and Grammy-winning vocalist ...
Stavroz Releases Final Installment of Music Video Series Inspired By Orpheus
“What side of the in between place has the hero come to? Is this reflection a reality?” muses electronica quartet Stavroz on their latest music video, “Nobody Around.” Out June 15th, it is the third and final installment of a series soundtracked by their new album, Mindibu. Inspired by the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, the trio follows Orpheus as he travels through the world of Mindibu in search of his lost love. Its first chapter, “Wintergreen,” sees him wander the forest; “In Mindibu” transports him to an umbral underworld. Enchanting piano chords and sensual saxophone line finally welcome Orpheus back from the abyss in “Nobody Around,” where a deserted beach becomes the backdrop for an exhilarating...
Beatport Announces First-Ever “ReConnect” Electronic Music Summit In New York City
Beatport has announced its first-ever “ReConnect Summit,” a two-day event that will examine electronic music’s intersection with technology, cryptocurrency, wellness and more. The inaugural conference will take place on September 21st and 22nd at 74 Wythe, a 15,000-square foot venue located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The summit will feature think tanks and discussions rooted in a number of timely topics, such as dance music culture and creative innovation. Partners include Audius, the blockchain-powered audio platform; PIXELYNX, an innovative company founded by deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin developing music experiences in the metaverse; and Women in Music, a nonprofit committed to advancing equality for women, among others. “It is our hope that extending and transformi...
BLVK JVCK and ASAP TyY Join Forces for Ferocious Dubstep Track, “BODY SH!T”
It seems BLVK JVCK will stop at nothing to amplify his signature “hoodstep” sound. A merciless blend of dubstep and hip-hop, hoodstep is one of the defining characteristics of the Class of 2021 star’s blue-ribbon career in electronic music. Having previously produced music for Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and many other esteemed rappers as half of the decorated production duo The Runners, BLVK JVCK has an innate ability to incorporate hip-hop into festival bangers. The latest example is “BODY SH!T,” a relentless dubstep tune featuring gritty verses from ASAP TyY, a member of the famed A$AP Mob hip-hop collective. BLVK JVCK says the heavy-hitting single, which released under Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats banner, is emblematic of his patented genre....
Beyoncé Announces New ‘Renaissance’ Album Out Next Month, Black Twitter Elated
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Handout / Getty The Beyhive got it right. After much speculation that Beyoncé was dropping something after she scrubbed her profile pics off socials, the superstar singer has announced she is releasing a new album, titled Renaissance, next month. In the early morning of Thursday, June 16, Tidal gave up the intel first, tweeting a message that Bey’s new album will be out July 29. The “Act 1” noted in the tweet means instant speculation that this will be a double album. Renaissance will be Beyoncé’s seventh studio album, her first solo effort since 2016’s critically-acclaimed and social media caption inspiring triumph Lemonade. Her collaborative album with her husband Jay-Z, Everything Is Love, dropped in 2018. And she’s already pushing the merch, so ...
Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Mid’s To Drop Next Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke Virgil Abloh may no longer be with us (Rest In Power, King) but his vision and creations continue to be a part of our fashion lives and Nike will be releasing another Off-White x Air Force 1 that may or may not be must-have amongst sneaker enthusiasts. Source: Nike / NIke According to Hypebeast the new Off-White Air Force 1 mid’s will be releasing soon and the design alone promises to be an eye-catching creation if nothing else. Coming in both a white and black colorway, the sneakers will feature a combination of synthetic materials and rubber along with some ankle straps that haven’t been utilized by sneakerheads in quite some time (just sayin’). Related Stories Additional detailing comes in the form of dual lace systems with lace toggles, tr...
Deadbeat Daddy Hater Herschel Walker Reportedly Has Secret Kids Of His Own
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Megan Varner / Getty Herschel Walker is in the midst of a tense race for a U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, but the former NFL running back is avoiding a media blitz. After reports came forward that the senatorial candidate had a young son largely unknown to the public, it was revealed and confirmed that Walker actually has four children in total. The Daily Beast ran a report earlier this week that Walker fathered a boy out of wedlock who is currently 10 years old. On Wednesday (June 15), Walker confined that he has another son with a different woman and a daughter that he fathered while in college. The news comes as Walker has repeatedly called out Black fathers for being absent in the home, blaming the instances for problem...
Ozzy Osbourne Issues First Statement After Surgery, Says He’s ‘Recuperating Comfortably’
The Blizzard of Ozz is weathering the storm. Ozzy Osbourne gave his first update following a major surgery on Monday, thanking fans for their support and telling them that he’s out of the hospital and resting. “I am now home from the hospital recuperating comfortably,” read a statement from the 73-year-old rock icon on Wednesday (June 15). “I am definitely feeling the love and support from all my fans and send everyone a big thank you for their thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during my recovery.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The message from Ozzy came after wife/manager Sharon Osbourne thanked fans for their well-wishes on Tuesday, following what she’d earlier said was a “very major operation” he underwent on Monday in Los Angeles....
