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Memphis Bleek Wants Verzuz Smoke With Juelz Santana After Dismissal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gregory Bojorquez / Getty Memphis Bleek wants in on that Verzuz smoke and he’s taken the challenge straight to the doorsteps of… Juelz Santana?! Memphis gonna be tight when this becomes the least-watched Verzuz battle ever. Just sayin.’ Still, Memphis Bleek wants that battle as Vibe is reporting that Jay-Z’s former protege was rubbed the wrong way by some comments Juelz Santana made during his appearance on Nore’s Drink Champs podcast. Related Stories When Nore asked Santana whether or not he would go up against Bleek in a Verzuz battle (that no one asked for or even thought of), Juelz responded by saying “I don’t think he want that” before adding “I don’t even want to say that. He’s going to want what he wants, but the people don’t want that. I don’t wan...
Megan Thee Stallion & Her Cheeks Star In New Mugler’s SS22 Campaign Film
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Megan Thee Stallion and her incredible cheeks were the perfect choices for Mugler’s Spring Summer 2022 campaign. Mugler and Megan Thee Stallion Are Perfect Together The Houston rapper’s new nickname will be Mugler Meg after serving plenty of body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody in the high fashion brand’s latest Spring Summer campaign. In the nearly 10-minute video, Thee Stallion can be seen rocking a denim corset and ass-less jeans that would make the late Prince incredibly proud. The denim is complimented with sheer mesh paneling that has become a staple with any of the late Thierry Mugler’s designs. Related Stories Speaking with Interview, creative director Casey Cadwallader broke down Megan Thee Stallion’s denim look. “The jeans have ...
Animated Clay Figures Go Wild in Pharrell’s “Cash In Cash Out” Video
Pharrell Williams has wasted no time this year. The iconic entrepreneurial-minded artist has already touched down on a plethora of major music releases in 2022. Production credits on Rosalía’s ‘MOTOMAMI,’ Pusha T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ and Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ are but a few of his musical appearances this year. Beyond that, his collaborative line with adidas has expanded and he’s set to host a star-studded lineup at his Something in the Water festival. Now, he has teamed up with 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator with the release of “Cash In Cash Out.” While Pharrell sticks to production this time around, 21 Savage kicks off the track with an infectious chorus. The track progresses with him and Tyler spitting lively verses atop Pharrell’s bass-heavy beat. However...
Zomboy Steps Into Unfamiliar Sonic Territory On Bass House Banger, “Desperado”: Listen
Following last month’s launch of Rott N’ Roll Records, Zomboy has returned with the label’s sophomore release, a new single called “Desperado.” “Desperado” is a step out of Zomboy’s normal wheelhouse, surprising listeners with a bass house beast of a record. The track embraces the usual nuances found within his musical arrangements, such as his intricate sound design and expertly crafted drums, but packs them into an unfamiliar tempo. The track isn’t what most would expect from the dubstep star, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. “Desperado” is a unique and stellar addition to Zomboy’s discography during the infancy of his new imprint. “Desperado was such a fun track for me to make,” Zomboy...
Marshmello and Khalid Drop Breezy Single “Numb”: Listen to Their First Collab In 5 Years
Marshmello and Khalid were silent for too long. Five years and two billion streams later, the two crossover stars have joined forces for a new single called “Numb,” the successor to 2017’s global dance hit “Silence.” Eschewing the contemporary pop-trap style of its predecessor, “Numb” instead glides along to a breezy four-on-the-floor rhythm. This time around, Mello produced a breezy deep house track designed for poolside lounging. And Khalid’s velveteen voice is as smooth as ever, crooning about taking advantage of the time we have with a new love. Check out the official “Numb” music video below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Me and Khalid always talked about doing another song, so I sent this idea to him and he ...
Martin Garrix Announces Massive 2022 World Tour
Fresh off the release of his long-awaited debut club album, Martin Garrix is taking Sentio on the road. The Dutch superstar has announced a 2022 world tour, which kicks off today, June 10th. The massive tour spans 49 dates and will hit a number of the world’s top clubbing destinations, like Mykonos and Las Vegas. Perhaps most exciting is Garrix’s summer residency at the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza, where he’s locked in for 10 shows. True to form, Garrix is also primed for performances at a slew of the world’s top electronic dance music festivals. In July he’ll appear in Belgium for a triptych of DJ sets at the famed Tomorrowland, which expanded to three weekends in 2022 for the first time in the festival’s history, before heading t...
Seven Lions Unveils 10-Year Anniversary Album With His Most Memorable Music
In celebration of what’s been a phenomenal career thus far, Seven Lions has released a 10-year anniversary album. Released via Seven Lions’ venerated Ophelia Records imprint, 10 Years of Seven Lions revisits a number of the melodic dubstep pioneer’s biggest tracks and features new music. “In 2012, I released my first full length EP, Polarize. 10 years, 8 EPs, dozens of singles and remixes, countless festivals and tours, and one label later, we’re here,” Seven Lions wrote in an Instagram post. “I can’t express how grateful I am to have been able to release music for a decade.” The album includes recent favorites like “Island” (with Wooli, Trivecta and Nevve) as well as “First Time” (with Dylan Matthew, SLANDER and Dabin) as w...
Stick Figure Drops New Single With Slightly Stoopid During Sell-Out Tour
Stick Figure has released “Way of Life,” a new song featuring fellow American reggae stars Slightly Stoopid. It’s the lead single off of Stick Figure’s upcoming album, which is in the final stages of production and set to be released this year. The single has the classic Stick Figure sound, blending the dub reggae influence of King Tubby and Barrington Levy with the modern tropical house influence of Kygo. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’ve always been intrigued by the soundscapes and reverbs used in Tropical House music,” Scott Woodruff, professionally known as Stick Figure, tells Billboard. “There is something so relaxing about that style. It really reminds me of being on the beach, a lot like reggae music does. So the idea for thi...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Anna Lunoe, Marshmello & Khalid, The Chainsmokers & More
This week in dance music: We spoke with white hot U.K. producer HAAi on the occasion of her new album, the video for Daft Punk and The Weeknd‘s “I Feel It Coming” reached a casual billion views on YouTube, Acraze continued to do it to it by signing with Capitol Records in partnership with Thrive Music, in honor of Pride Month we ranked the top 60 LGBTQ anthems of all time, ODESZA dropped a new single ahead of their hotly anticipated album coming next month, Claude VonStroke’s venerable Dirtybird Campout West Coast dropped a mighty lineup for its October fest, the PNAU edit of Dua Lipa and Elton John‘s “Cold Heart” clocked its 34th week at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and we spoke with L.A. producer Swardy upon the occasion of his immensely delightful (and Porter Robison-approved!) n...
Halsey Responds to Nanny’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, Calls Claims ‘Baseless’
Halsey is facing a new lawsuit that claims the star fired their nanny after she requested time off for a medical procedure, but the singer is calling the case “baseless.” In a complaint filed Thursday (June 9) in Los Angeles court, former nanny Ashley Funches claims the “Without Me” singer forced her to work “around the clock on consecutive days with little to no day of rest” and failed to pay overtime – and then fired her when she sought time off for medical care. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Plaintiff sent defendants a text message informing defendants that plaintiff may need to undergo a medical procedure that would require her to take a leave of absence from work,” attorneys for Funches wrote in their complaint. “A few days late...
Lizzo Honors Female Friendship With Bouncy New Song ‘Grrrls’: Listen
Calling all ladies: This one’s for you. Lizzo dropped her new single “Grrrls” on Friday (June 10) — the second off her upcoming album Special — and it’s all about showing the love for her inner circle of best girl friends. “Where my girls, where my girls at?” the 34-year-old pop star sings on the track, her voice leading the charge over a bouncing bass beat and a repeating “wooo” vocal sample. “This the type of fight I’m looking for.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of the song’s release, Lizzo took to Instagram to celebrate its arrival with a slow-motion dance party to the lyrics, “That’s my girl, we codependent/ If she with it then I’m with it/ Yeah we tussle, mind your business.” “GRRRLS GRRRLS GRRRLS,” she captioned the v...
The Beastie Boys Are About To Have A Street Named After Them In NYC
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty With iconic rappers like The Notorious B.I.G. and MF Doom having streets named after them becoming a regular practice these days, it seems like The Beastie Boys will finally be getting the same honors sooner than later. The Gothamist is reporting that after a 9-year push by cultural advocate LeRoy McCarthy to get a street named after the OG Hip-Hop trio, it seems like the man is finally making some headway in his efforts to rename the corner of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street on the Lower East Side as “Beastie Boys Square.” Taking thousands of signatures backing the proposal to Manhattan’s Community Board 3, McCarthy just knew he was going to realize his dream come true. He didn’t. Related Stories “Yeah, they rejected...
