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300 Entertainment’s Kevin Liles and Atlantic Records’ Julie Greenwald Launch Petition to Limit Use of Rap Lyrics in Trials
300 Entertainment co-founder and CEO Kevin Liles and Atlantic Records COO Julie Greenwald have teamed up to launch a petition regarding the use of rap lyrics on trial. “Rap Music on Trial: Protect Black Art” aims to pass Federal and State legislations limiting the abilities of prosecutors to utilize “creative and artistic expression as evidence against defendants in criminal trials.” The petition uses the ongoing case against Young Thug, Gunna and several of their Young Stoner Life Records associates as an example of “this shameful and un-American practice,” alleging that the 50 plus charges — including counts of “conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and participation in street gang activity” — are heavily based on the artists’ lyric...
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ Is Here: Stream It Now
After releasing her first holiday album, My Gift, in 2020 and her first gospel album, My Savior, last year, Carrie Underwood returns with her latest country album, Denim & Rhinestones, on Friday (June 10). The dozen-song album starts with the flirty, fun title track, and continues with “Velvet Heartbreak,” the album’s first release, “Ghost Story,” “Hate My Heart,” “Burn,” the summer-ready “Crazy Angels” and more. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In April, Underwood’s performance on the CMT Music Awards of “Ghost Story” saw Underwood taking her live show to new heights — literally — as she performed some aerial acrobatics with silks during the performance. During her headlining set at Stagecoach in May, she donned a custom denim and r...
After 36 Years, Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ Crowned on Australia’s Chart
Kate Bush completes a 36-year race to No. 1 in Australia, as “Running Up That Hill” (Warner) rises to the summit of the ARIA Chart. The English singer’s 1985 song reentered the official survey at No. 2 last week, powered by its placement in season four of Netflix’s Stranger Things. When the latest chart was published Friday (June 10), Bush finally had the crown, with “Running” leapfrogging Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” It’s Bush’s first No. 1 since the ARIA era began in 1983, though her debut “Wuthering Heights” did lead the pre-ARIA survey in early 1978. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bush solely wrote, produced and performs her Hounds of Love hit, which bounces into the top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic following its sync in the hit sci-fi s...
Johnny Depp Reveals Release Date for Upcoming Collaborative Album ’18’
Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck have finally revealed the details of their collaborative album, titled 18. It was only earlier this week that the two announced they would be releasing the album this July. The pair shared their first single from the album, “This is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr,” an original from Depp himself. According to NME, the duo came up with 18 for their album name because they wanted refuel their energy with what they had at that age. Beck said, “When Johnny and I started playing together, it really ignited our youthful spirit and creativity. We would joke about how we felt 18 again so that just became the album title too.” Beck also spoke about the single and said that he was “blown away by it.” He added, “That song is one of the reasons I asked [Johhnny] to make an album ...
Pharrell, Tyler, and 21 Savage Come Together for New Song: Listen
Pharrell Williams has shared a new song featuring 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator. Listen to the new single, “Cash In Cash Out,” below. “I knew the track was aggressive, and it doesn’t let up,” Williams told Zsane Lowe in an Apple Music 1 interview. “So it’s like those are the two. It’s like letting two pit bulls loose. Ravenous. Two ravenous wolves. Tyler went crazy. He had done that verse before he put his last album out.” Pharrell Williams and Tyler, the Creator have worked together on numerous occasions. Williams featured on Tyler’s Wolf song “IFHY,” the Cherry Bomb cut “Keep da O’s,” and the Call Me If You Get Lost track “Juggernaut.” Williams also sang backing vocals on the Flower Boy closer “Enjoy Right Now Today” and the Igor closer “Are We Still Friends?” and, more recently, co-p...
BTS Release New Anthology Album Proof: Listen
BTS have shared the anthology album Proof. The 35-track release includes hits, unreleased songs, demos, and more. They’ve also issued an official music video for the song “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).” Check it all out below. In 2020, BTS released both Map of the Soul: 7 and Be. The wildly popular boy band issued their stand-alone single “Butter” last year, followed by “Permission to Dance.” They also shared a cover of Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You,” enlisted Megan Thee Stallion for a “Butter” remix, and joined Coldplay for the English band’s single “My Universe.” The septet also performed “Butter” live at the 2022 Grammy Awards, where they were nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the track. (The song lost to Doja Cat and SZA’s “Kiss Me More.”) R...
Listen to Prodigy of Mobb Deep’s New Song “You Will See”
A new song from the late Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy has been released. The track, “You Will See,” will appear on the forthcoming posthumous album The Hegelian Dialectic: The Book of Heroine. Take a listen below. Prodigy’s solo catalog recently returned to digital streaming platforms, thanks to a new distribution deal that the rapper’s estate signed with Warner Music Group’s ADA. “We are extremely thankful to all the fans for understanding the circumstances that our family had to professionally control at a time of grief, and for the kind words of encouragement we received from many of you,” a representative for the estate said in a statement to Billboard. “We would also like to thank the community of hip-hop artists who came together to help us assemble Prodigy’s last projects. The music bel...
Consequence Shares Kanye West-Produced New Song “Blood Stain”: Listen
Consequence has shared a new song produced by Kanye West. Listen to “Blood Stain” below. Consequence and Kanye West worked together often during the early years of West’s career, with Consequence featuring on The College Dropout’s “Spaceship” and Late Registration’s “Gone.” Both artists also appeared on Dwele’s “Hold On (Remix).” West then produced several tracks on Consequence’s 2007 record Don’t Quit Your Day Job!, as well as the 2009 single “Whatever U Want.” West also enlisted Consequence for the 2010 G.O.O.D. Fridays song “Chain Heavy.” Many years later, Consequence co-wrote the Jesus Is King track “Selah.” Earlier this year, West premiered Donda 2 in Miami and released it on his Stem Player. The album’s “Eazy,” “City of Gods,” and “True Love” have been released on digital streaming p...
Post Malone Shares Listening Experience for ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’
Teased earlier this week, Post Malone has now released his listening experience for Twelve Carat Toothache. Exclusive to Rotation, the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music, the release serves as an in-depth sonic showcase for the artist’s fourth studio album. Recorded on the eve of the release of his highly anticipated new album, the immersive experience captures the first full listening of Twelve Carat Toothache. The project was played for an intimate group of Post Malone’s closest friends, family, and collaborators at the listening experience. “I’m just trying to recreate the feeling that you get in the studio, hearing it at 6 a.m., just hanging out and having fun,” said Post Malone. “I originally wanted to do it in a spaceship. But it’s not possible—so I’m told.” Watch Post Malon...
Pharrell, 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator Enjoy Life’s Luxuries in “Cash In Cash Out”
Pharrell has enlisted 21 Savage and Tyler, the Creator for the brand new collab “Cash In Cash Out.” Clocking in at approximately three-and-a-half minutes, the track hears 21 and Tyler open up about life’s finest luxuries in any form they may come in — cars, watches, houses, money, jewelry, women and even the pleasure of giving their parents a home and proper ride. The release of “Cash In Cash Out” coincides with Pharrell’s latest Something in the Water news, where he announced the additions of Justin Timberlake, SZA, Clipse, , N.O.R.E, Q-Tip, J Balvin, Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, bLAck pARty, 21 Savage, Bad Brains: A Tribute by Black Dots, TOB and YungManny to the lineup. The annual festival is set to take place in Washington D.C. along Independence Ave during Juneteen...
Kid Cudi Drops First ‘Entergalactic’ Single “Do What I Want”
Kid Cudi has delivered the first single from his highly-anticipated Entergalactic album, “Do What I Want.” Clocking in at just under three minutes, the cut is produced by Take A Daytrip, Russ Chell, Roy Lenzo and Jared Levius and hears Cudder’s confidence bursting at the seams as he proudly declares that he can and will do what he wants. The track was first previewed in the recently-released teaser of Cudi and Kenya Barris’ upcoming Netflix series of the same name, which will feature a star-studded voice cast comprised of the artist himself, Jessica Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro and Macaulay Culkin. “Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Kenya Barris join forces to pre...
Spotify Shares Teaser for Kendrick Lamar’s Ghana Trip Mini-Documentary
Spotify has released the teaser for its mini-documentary about Kendrick Lamar‘s first trip to Ghana. The 15-second visual sees the rapper enjoying his time in Accra, surrounded by friends and the local culture and enjoying the natural wonders the country has to offer. “First time in Ghana. I couldn’t even tell you what day it is. I’m just being in the moment,” K-Dot can be heard saying. “This life shit is all about an experience and everybody got they own different experience.” Lamar was frequently spotted in Ghana during the release of his latest album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and was seen spending time with pgLang co-founder Dave Free and playing soccer with the kids. There were also reports of an album listening party. Watch the teaser below. The mini-documentary drops on Spo...
