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The BTS-Approved Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 Are on Sale Just in Time for Summer
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Although summer is still officially a few weeks away, many retailers are rolling back prices as the new season approaches. If you have been waiting to finally invest in Bose headphones or replace an old pair, Amazon and Best Buy are a couple of retail locations where you can find the BTS-approved Bose 700 Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones on sale for $329. BTS member V was spotted wearing Bose 700 headphones at the Incheon Airport in South Korea this week. The headphones are marked down at Amazon along with other great deals that you do not want to m...
Rap Song of The Week: Denzel Curry Keeps on “Walkin” with Key Glock Remix
Every Friday, Rap Song of the Week rounds up the hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Denzel Curry recruits Key Glock for the remix to “Walkin.” On the surface, Key Glock wouldn’t be an obvious choice to appear on the remix to the world-weary “Walkin,” but Denzel Curry reached out to the Memphis rapper after being impressed by Glock’s perseverance following the loss of his best friend and mentor Young Dolph. Having dealt with the brutal death of his own brother, Curry is well-acquainted with the pain of processing tragedy. “I reached out to Glock because I felt like he’s the perfect example of ‘Walkin,’” Curry explained in a statement. “Based on everything he been through and also being independent, it hasn’t stopped his grind. I’ve ...
MUNA Cover Britney Spears’ “Sometimes” for Fire Island Soundtrack: Stream
MUNA have paid tribute to Britney Spears with a cover of the pop princess’ 1999 classic “Sometimes.” Stream the track below. For their take, the queer trio reimagine the hit as a churning electro-tinged dreamscape. “Sometimes I run, sometimes I hide/ Sometimes I’m scared of you/ But all I really want is to hold you tight, treat you right/ Be with you day and night/ Baby, all I need is time,” Katie Gavin sings on the chorus before cutting out the schmaltz of the song’s bridge in favor of an extended instrumental break. The pop band’s cover of the ballad will be featured in Hulu’s upcoming gay rom-com Fire Island. Based loosely on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the film stars Joel Kim Booster (who also wrote the screenplay), Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, Ja...
Andrew Bird Breaks Down New Album Inside Problems Track by Track: Exclusive
Our feature series Track by Track allows artists to run through every song on their newest release. Today, Andrew Bird breaks down his latest album, Inside Problems. Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Andrew Bird returns today (June 3rd) with his newest full-length LP, Inside Problems. Inspired by complex thoughts awoken by silence and the idea of thresholds, Bird looks to offer wisdom on the lush 11 tracks. Bird has always remained busy. Prolific in his artistic output, whatever form that may take, he seems to have an unquenchable thirst to create. Preceded by 2019’s My Finest Work Yet, 2020’s holiday-themed Hark!, and 2021’s collaborative These 13, Inside Problems marks Bird’s fourth album in as many years. In the same time period, he’s also taken up acting (check out his perfor...
Sir Dauda – Jara
Check out this brand new single from Mr Dauda titled – Jara. Nigerian fast-rising singer Mr Dauda comes through with a brand new single he calls “Jara“ published by BAHD Guys Entertainment. The new record “Jara” is a fantastic track for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his EP titled “Love Ex Machina”. However, the new single deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Sir Dauda – “Jara” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mr_Dauda_-_Jara_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Ruffcoin – Sweet Outside
Nigerian singer Ruffcoin drops a brand new track titled “Sweet Outside”, out now. After his last released 16-tracks album “Still Sick” Nigerian singer Ruffcoin thrills his fans with more excitement with his latest released track tagged “Sweet Outside“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music published by Ruffy Records. It is a well-composed song with notable lyrics and instrumentals to blend. Listen and share Ruffcoin – “Sweet Outside” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ruffcoin_-_Sweet_Outside_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Dr. Umar Johnson Goes Viral After Video Suggested He Was Pan-Afrikan Paleface Pimping
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: @drumarjohnson / Instagram Dr. Umar Johnson is known for his strong views as a Pan-Africanist and educator. Johnson was seen on a smartphone video speaking to a white woman that has since gone viral, but Dr. Umar says it’s not as it seems. Dr. Umar Johnson Explains Himself Twitter user @Reese_856 shared a video of Johnson inside Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey speaking with a white woman although the conversation was largely unheard. The tweet was captioned, “Dr umar was at the cherry hill mall boul wasn’t low,” suggesting he was trying to kick it to the woman. The image was meant to be jarring considering Johnson’s pro-Black teachings. Considering the chatter around the video, Johnson shut down the claims he was doing what was alleged. “Yes, I was a...
Rare Air: LeBron James Joins Michael Jordan As The NBA’s Only Billionaires
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Lebron James will now be called Billionaire Bron from now on. The financial bible Forbes reports that LeBron James is now a billionaire. The achievement makes James the first active NBA player to accomplish the milestone while still actively playing. He also joins his idol Michael Jordan as one of the NBA’s billionaires. Rare air indeed. LeBron James has the GOAT beat in this department because he accomplished it quicker. Michael Jordan didn’t achieve billionaire status until 2014, over a decade after he decided to hang up his Air Jordans. According to Forbes, the Los Angeles Lakers All-Star and future first-ballot Hall-of-Famer reached billionaire status after he “maximized his business” by generating more than $1.2 billion in ...
Restaurant Deliveryman Stalked & Killed After Dispute Over Duck Sauce
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Spencer Platt / Getty While mass shootings continue to plague America thanks to a certain political party’s reluctance to enact common sense gun laws, regular gun violence has also been problematic across the board, especially in New York City. According to The New York Times, the latest (and weirdest) arrest due to a gun-related homicide went down this week when police arrested 51-year-old Glenn Hirsch for the cold-blooded murder of a food deliveryman, Zhiwen Yan, back in April. The reason? Duck sauce. We’re not even joking. Last April, Hirsch followed Yan as he left the Great Wall restaurant he worked for to make his deliveries. Angry about not getting a refund he requested months earlier for not getting enough duck sauce with his order, Hirsch waited u...
Laidback Luke, Regard, LODATO Set to Heat Up KTUphoria 2022 Summer Dance Event
Returning to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on June 18th, New York’s iconic 103.5 KTU has unveiled an unmissable lineup for the 2022 iteration of their ultrasummer tradition—KTUphoria. Pitbull, Ava Max, Regard, Laidback Luke, LODATO and more are slated to take over the Wantagh-based event on June 18th, which will include a special 25th Anniversary Freestyle set. Lodato. For artists like LODATO, his upcoming performance marks something of a full-circle moment for the artist who grew up close to the action every summer in Queens. Speaking with the EDM.com Class of 2022 artist, LODATO reflected with pride on being able to represent his hometown. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Growing up in Queens, New York and seeing KTUphoria go on each year with their...
Dave Smith, Synthesizer Pioneer and “Father of MIDI,” Has Died at 72
Dave Smith, a trailblazer in synth design revered as the “father of MIDI,” has died at the age of 72. Sequential, the synthesizer design company Smith founded, announced his death earlier this week in a statement shared via social media. “We’re heartbroken, but take some small solace in knowing he was on the road doing what he loved best in the company of family, friends, and artists,” Sequential wrote. Perhaps Smith’s most impactful creation was the Prophet-5. Built in 1978 while Smith was in his twenties, the Prophet-5 broke ground on two fronts: it was the first synth with an embedded microprocessor and the first fully programmable polyphonic synth. Prior to the invention of the Prophet-5, synths involved manually adjusting cables and knobs with no way of reproducing exact setting...
Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings Mints New Experimental Sub-Label, Protocol Lab
Nicky Romero‘s Protocol Recordings is home to many beloved dance music hits. Now as the storied imprint turns 10, a new chapter of Protocol lies just on the horizon. Protocol Lab started as a stage moniker to showcase the many talents who call Protocol Recordings home. Hosting consistently memorable showcases in the global hubs of electronic music from Miami to Amsterdam, Protocol Lab became synonymous with the imprint’s depth and breadth. An attempt to mention the label’s most impactful contributors almost immediately yields a list too long to name in this setting. From Tritonal’s “Colors” to Nicky Romero and Nervo’s “Like Home,” Protocol enjoys an enviable legacy in the world of dance music. Now, that legacy stands to become even bigg...
