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Chiquis Shares Three Tips For Effectively Writing Affirmations
If while listening to Chiquis‘ new album Abeja Reina you think she sounds more confident than in her previous records, that’s because she does. It’s a newfound level of confidence that comes with “maturity and experience,” the Mexican-American artist says during an Instagram Live with Billboard. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Going through certain things that bring you to your knees and it’s like you never want to feel like that again,” Chiquis explains. “But it’s also not giving an F and not just saying it but really not giving an F and knowing what I contribute to the world. I’m a queen. I am no longer scared. When it came to singing, because of toxic voices, I would question myself. Now, I have given myself room to grow and shut th...
Post Malone’s New Album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Has Arrived: Stream It Now
It’s been almost three years, but Post Malone‘s fourth studio album is finally here. The rapper dropped Twelve Carat Toothache, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, on Friday (June 3). The album contains a total of 14 tracks and a host of features. The set is led by singles “One Right Now” with The Weeknd, and “Cooped Up” featuring Roddy Ricch. Doja Cat appears in “I Like You (A Happier Song), while Gunna steps up to the plate on “I Cannot Be (A Sadder Song).” The Kid LAROI and Fleet Foxes also have a guest spots on the album, lending their talents to “Wasting Angels” and “Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol,” respectively. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Malone previously shed light on the deeper themes that will be...
Doja Cat Unveils ‘Vegas’ Music Video Ahead of ‘Elvis’ Film Release: Watch
We’re just three weeks away from the release of the highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic, and Doja Cat raised the hype on Friday (June 3) with the release of her flashy “Vegas” music video. The previously released song, which interpolates Big Mama Thornton’s 1952 foundational rock and roll song “Hound Dog,” was the first taste of Elvis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which is also set to feature songs from Kacey Musgraves, Maneskin, Eminem & CeeLo Green, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Tame Impala, Jazmine Sullivan, Gary Clark Jr. and many, many more. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Doja debuted the single during her Coachella performances in April, and brought out gospel singer Shonka D...
Icona Pop & Charli XCX Celebrate ‘I Love It’ 10th Anniversary With New Remix
It’s been 10 years since Icona Pop tore up dance floors worldwide with their 2012 Charli XCX collaboration “I Love It,” and on Friday (June 3), the duo celebrated the track with a remix created alongside Swedish producers Osrin and Ellis. “We are so proud of what we have achieved with ‘I Love It’ over these past 10 years,” Icona Pop said in a press statement. “It’s always hard to beat that first vision you have for a song, but we wanted to take a fresh look at it together with some of our favorite new producers and bring it closer to the experience of Icona Pop live in 2022.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I Love It,” originally released on June 14, 2012, spent two weeks in the No. 1 position on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and a...
Future Drops Hazy Visuals for “Puffin on Zootiez”
Following the release of his latest album I Never Liked You, Future has dropped a new music video for his track “Puffin on Zootiez.” The release of the visuals continue to ride the momentum of his new No. 1 album. The video arrives as a psychedelic and moody trip for one of Future’s fan favorite tracks off of his new album. The video gives fans a glimpse at the the rapper’s world in a hazy and colorful lens. The track shows a different side of Future on the album I Never Liked You. The mixtape also features a collaboration with Drake for “Wait for U” featuring Nigerian artist Tems. While the video plays into both their alter egos as medieval kings, this music video focuses more on Future’s deeper feelings. Watch the video to “Puffin on Zootiez” above. Elsewhere in music, Bad Bunny ties the...
Otega – Pay Me
Check out this brand new single fromm Otega titled – Pay Me. Nigerian singer Otega drops a brand new single he calls “Pay Me“, taken from his just-released solo EP called “Magic“. The new record is an impressive track dedicated to his fans/supporters. It fills in as a follow-up to his song on the released extended play titled “Holy One“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Otega – “Pay Me” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Otega_-_Pay_Me_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
1Da Banton – Summer Love
Check out this brand new single titled “Summer Love” by 1Da Banton. Nigerian singer 1Da Banton returns with a brand new single titled “Summer Love“, for his teeming fans. The new record is an excellent piece of music with a nice beat and notable lyrics. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released remix track titled “No Wahala” with Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage. Listen and share 1Da Banton – “Summer Love” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1Da_Banton_-_Summer_Love_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Karl Kani To Release Throwback Leather Patch Jackets In Tribute To Brooklyn
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KARL KANI / Karl Kani One of Hip-Hop’s fashion pioneers is curating a love letter to his hometown. Karl Kani is bringing back his signature leather patch jacket as a tribute to Brooklyn. Source: KARL KANI / Karl Kani As per Hype Beast the legendary designer is taking it back to his roots. This week the New York City based label announced it is rereleasing one of their staple items from it’s iconic run in the 1990’s. The Leather Patch Jacket is back and in a bold way. As one of his most sought after pieces throughout this outerwear item became synonymous with Hip-Hop fashion when it was originally released. The piece features Kani patches, including the “KKJ23” and “KANI VARSITY”, throughout the sleeves, chest and back. It also stays true to the ...
Family Of Slain Maryland Rapper 23 Rackz Speak Out Against Gun Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @23Rackz / Instagram 23 Rackz, a rising teen rapper out of Maryland, was shot and killed a week in Washington, D.C. Now, the family of the teenager is speaking out against the rampant gun violence ravaging the Washington Metropolitan region. Local outlet Fox 5 News initially reported on the shooting death of 23 Rackz, real name Justin Johnson of Temple Hills, Md. Temple Hills is just outside of the Washington, D.C. city limits. Rackz was killed last month (May 26) in the southeast section of D.C. DJ Akademiks memorialized Rackz via an Instagram, explaining he had the teen out at a local showcase. Fellow DMV rapper Wale also took to Twitter when news broke of the loss to salute the young artist. Fox 5 published a new report following up with the John...
Family Of Slain Maryland Rapper 23 Rackz Speak Out Against Gun Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @23Rackz / Instagram 23 Rackz, a rising teen rapper out of Maryland, was shot and killed a week in Washington, D.C. Now, the family of the teenager is speaking out against the rampant gun violence ravaging the Washington Metropolitan region. Local outlet Fox 5 News initially reported on the shooting death of 23 Rackz, real name Justin Johnson of Temple Hills, Md. Temple Hills is just outside of the Washington, D.C. city limits. Rackz was killed last month (May 26) in the southeast section of D.C. DJ Akademiks memorialized Rackz via an Instagram, explaining he had the teen out at a local showcase. Fellow DMV rapper Wale also took to Twitter when news broke of the loss to salute the young artist. Fox 5 published a new report following up with the John...
Jack Harlow Drops Visuals To Drake Featured “Churchill Downs”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty A few weeks ago social media was abuzz with Jack Harlow’s new Drake featured song, “Churchill Downs,” due to Drizzy taking “subliminal” shots at Pusha T and now we have an official video to go with the “controversial” cut. In the new visuals to “Churchill Downs,” Jack and Drake indulge in white folk activities and take to the racing track for the Kentucky Derby where they put some money on the ponies where Drizzy stands out like a sore thumb with those braids. We’re lowkey surprised some of those older wypipo even knew who he was when they met him. Kentucky gets Hip-Hop reception? We kid we kid. Related Stories Check out the visuals to “Churchill Downs” below and let us know your thoughts on the video and whether or not Pusha T is the ...
Dave Smith, Sequential Synth Founder and MIDI Pioneer, Dies at 72
Dave Smith, the Sequential founder and synthmaker known as the father of MIDI, has died, Sequential said. He was 72. Artists including Flying Lotus, Hot Chip, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon paid tribute to Smith, whose inventions include the Prophet-5, used by a raft of 1980s greats, as well as by Radiohead for their diversion into electronics on Kid A. Born in California, Smith founded Sequential in his mid-twenties, in 1974, and designed and released the Prophet-5 four years later. It was the world’s first fully programmable polyphonic synth, and the first instrument with an embedded microprocessor. In 1981, Smith and Sequential engineer Chet Wood designed a basic MIDI interface and consulted keyboard manufacturers including Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi, who had proposed the idea of a ...
