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Song of the Week: Little Simz Raises a Rousing Battle Cry with “Introvert”
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Beyonce Celebrates 5th Anniversary of ‘Lemonade’ Album: ‘I’m So Thankful’
She concluded, “I hope you find joy today.” Lemonade arrived on April 23, 2016, through its same-titled film, which was soundtracked by the album’s songs, and premiered on HBO. The 12-song visual album was released by Parkwood/Columbia Records following the film’s debut, initially as an exclusive through Tidal. With standouts like “Hold Up,” “Formation,” “All Night” and “Sorry,” Lemonade debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning Beyonce her sixth-chart topper. The set includes guest appearances by Jack White, James Blake, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar Following its release, all 12 of the album’s songs debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. Lemonade was also 2016’s third-biggest-selling albu...
The Alchemist Recruits Earl Sweatshirt and Boldy James for New EP This Thing of Ours, Shares “Nobles”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T14:09:07+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 10:09am ET Red-hot producer The Alchemist has announced a new EP, This Thing of Ours, out April 30th via EMPIRE. To kick off the project, he shared the first single, “Nobles”, featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Navy Blue. The press release for the EP lists appearances from Earl, frequent Alchemist collaborator Boldy James, and “a few others,” but fans got a closer look at the guest roster earlier this month. On April 12th, the cover art was shared by Alchemist, Earl, Boldy, and Navy Blue, as well as Pink Siifu and Maxo. “Nobles” features a beat reminiscent of Alchemist’s 2001 Jadakiss collab, “We Gonna Make It“, with triumphant, soaring strings. It ...
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Honoring The Funky Legacy Of Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs [Playlist]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty The year has been especially brutal for Hip-Hop fans, and definitely those of us that are of a certain age. The news of Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs passing at the age of 57 has rocked fans worldwide, and Hip-Hop Wired has compiled a playlist of Shock G’s music to honor his life and legacy. Gregory Jacobs was born August 25, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y., bouncing around the coast until settling in Tampa, Fla. While in college in Florida, Jacobs studied music theory and connected with the late Kenneth “Kenny K” Waters and later formed the Digital Underground collective in the late 1980s along with James “Chopmaster J” Dright. As a producer, Jacobs didn’t shy away from the common practice of sampling older records but he was also a self-taught p...
Whethan Breaks New Ground With Latest Single, “Warning Signs” With Kevin George
It’s rare to find a musician as versatile as Whethan, who, with his debut album FANTASY, flexed on his fans with a groundbreaking arrangement of work unbounded by genre. His latest, “Warning Signs” with Kevin George, further develops this vision as Whethan dips his toes into a unique blend of electronica, hip-hop and rap. It is the young gun’s first release since FANTASY and while it doesn’t integrate any of the album’s signature pop-rock sounds, its palpable energy is equal parts fun and youthful. Out April 23rd via Atlantic Records, “Warning Signs” is an enigmatic synthesis of modern electronica and hip-hop. With spacey bass and kinetic synths, the track pulls influences from disco, acid house and trap, overlaid with Ge...
From Justin to Justin: DJ Khaled Scores Both Timberlake & Bieber for His New Album
Meanwhile, Bieber is also involved in the new Khaled project. It remains to be seen if both Justins appear on one song, but according to an Instagram post, they did team up to FaceTime Khaled — only to get no answer. “I’m so stressed out in a good way mixing and mastering this album I missed the legendary FaceTime of the ICONS @justinbieber and @justintimberlake,” Khaled captioned the post of the missed call. “My brothers I’m gonna call you back! I’m mixing BOTH of y’all’s VOCALS! @justinbieber I just got done with the mix a few days ago get ready for mastering!” Khaled did eventually get Timberlake on FaceTime, where the singer calls the hitmaker “the best A&R in the game.” “The timing right now, and what you sen...
DijahSB Unveils New Album Head Above the Waters: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T18:21:46+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 2:21pm ET Toronto rapper DijahSB has unveiled their new album Head Above the Waters. Stream it below using Apple Music or Spotify. The artist born Kahdijah Payne has been lighting up the rap world, combining spry dance beats with deep reserves of emotions. After last year’s 2020 the Album put SB on the radar, they returned to the studio, and made social media explode with the irresistibly fun Head Above the Waters single “Throw That Back”. The eight-track effort features guest verses from RAY HMND, Christ Castello, Terrell Morris, and Harrison. Taken together, it serves up a high-wire balancing act between elation and depression,...
Eminem Auctioning Self-Produced Original Beats as NFTs
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T16:46:09+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 12:46pm ET It was only a matter of time before Eminem hopped aboard the seemingly unstoppable NFT (non-fungible token) train. On Sunday, April 25th, the Detroit icon will be auctioning off self-produced instrumental beats on Nifty Gateway, specifically made for a one-of-a-kind NFT drop, titled “Shady Con.” The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. ET and will also include NFT action figures with Em wearing classic outfits from different eras of his 20-year career. Check out a preview of the collection below. Shady Con is modeled after fan conventions and is described as a “convergence of blockchain technology, creative enthusiasm, and pandemic doldrums” ...
R.I.P. Shock G, Founding Member of Digital Underground Dead at 57
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T02:10:12+00:00“>April 22, 2021 | 10:10pm ET Shock G, founding member and lead vocalist of the influential West Coast hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died at the age of 57. According to TMZ, the rapper was found dead Thursday (April 22nd) in a hotel room in Tampa, Florida. A cause of death was not immediately clear, but there were no signs of trauma. Gregory Jacobs was born in New York City and raised in Tampa. He initially showed an interest in drums before discovering hip-hop and trading his set in for a turntable. He cut his chops as part of a local mobile DJ crew called Master Blasters, but after getting his college diploma in music theory and meeting future bandmate...
Rapper Lil Mosey Wanted on Second-Degree Rape Charge: Report
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T03:22:08+00:00“>April 22, 2021 | 11:22pm ET Seattle rapper Lil Mosey (born Lathan Echols) is wanted by police in the state of Washington, according to TMZ. The 19-year-old artist missed a court appearance on Wednesday after being charged with second-degree rape, leading to a warrant being placed for his arrest. Best known for his 2020 Top 10 hit, “Blueberry Faygo”, Echols is accused of raping a woman who visited him at a cabin in January. TMZ obtained an affidavit in which the alleged victim claims to have consented to having sex with Echols while they were in a vehicle, but blacked out in the cabin while they were drinking. The rapper allegedly got on top of her while sh...
Lil Yachty Sets Sail With ‘Michigan Boy Boat’ Mixtape: Stream It Now
Yachty has a hankering for all-things Michigan. “I found a love for Michigan, you know what I’m sayin’? The city itself is just a vibe that’s unmatched,” he says in video posted online earlier in the week. “I established this relationship, I was a fan of all these guys all throughout Michigan, not just Detroit,” he continues. “Tryna put them on a pedestal. Give ’em the platform they may not have had before.” Michigan Boy Boat is the followup to his 2020 studio album Lil Boat 3, which peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard 200. The Georgia rapper’s last mixtape was 2016’s Summer Songs 2. Stream Michigan Boy Boat below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beaut...
Lil Yachty Drops New Mixtape Michigan Boy Boat: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T04:14:21+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 12:14am ET Lil Yachty just dropped his new mixtape, Michigan Boy Boat. Stream it view Apple Music or Spotify below. As the name implies, the project finds the Atlanta rapper teaming up with Michigan’s deep roster of hip-hop talent. Yachty has been collaborating with the bubbling Detroit hip-hop scene for several years, most recently joining forces with Sada Baby on “Not Regular” in October before showing off his lyrical side on “Royal Rumble”, a stacked cypher with young talents like Krispylife Kid, RMC Mike, Babyface Ray, Rio Da Yung OG, and Icewear Vezzo. In the mixtape’s trailer, Yachty shared the purpose of his project. “I found a love for ...
