music blog
Benny The Butcher “Super Plug,” OT The Real, Freeway & Statik Selektah “Hardcore” & More | Daily Visuals 5.25.22
HipHopWired Featured Video When he’s not rolling out the “welcome” mat” for his rap peers in Buffalo, New York, Benny The Butcher’s a man on his grind and today the Upstate NY OG continues to push work off his latest album, Tana Talk 4. Coming through with some new visuals to “Super Plug,” The Butcher finds himself politickin’ with his peoples before laying back in his crib and flossing the fruits of his labor such as ice, cars and a swimming pool to keep him cool whenever the block is hot. BTB’s out there living his best life. Related Stories Elsewhere OT The Real, Freeway and Statik Selektah link up to bring heads that good ol’ Hip-Hop mixtape sound and in their clip to “Hardcore” take it to the streets and hit us with aerial views of the city that they rep and love. Great to see Freeway...
Sky Ferreira Returns with “Don’t Forget,” Her First New Single in Three Years: Stream
Is this the year Sky Ferreira finally releases her long-awaited sophomore album, Masochism? Only time will tell, but today fans can listen to “Don’t Forget,” her first new single in three years. Co-produced with Jorge Elbrecht, “Don’t Forget” is powered by a bombastic electropop beat filled with ’80s synths and booming percussion. Lyrically, Ferreira insists she isn’t a damsel in distress. “Honey, you can see that it’s a rotten world/ I don’t need you to save me,” she sings. “I don’t need to deceive you/ I am the real bad girl.” Ferreira first hinted at “Don’t Forget” two months ago, when the artist also seemed to reveal in her Instagram Story that the LP would be coming in April. Of course, that timeframe has since come and gone — just like the March release teased by Ferreira’s mother To...
“Weird Al” Yankovic Announces Graphic Novel The Illustrated Al
There’s even more weirdness coming your way: “Weird Al” Yankovic has joined forces with Z2 Comics for a new graphic novel called The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Written by Yankovic, the book will compile 20-plus illustrated interpretations of his songs. With an expected release coming in late November 2022, The Illustrated Al boasts a long list of contributors including artists Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Peter Bagge, Wes Hargis, Jeff McClelland, and more. It also comes complete with an introduction written by Yankovic’s longtime collaborator, comedian Emo Philips. “It’s such an incredible honor to see my song lyrics brought to life by some of my all-time favorite cartoonists and illustrators,” Yankovic writes in a press release. “I’ve actually bee...
Ricky Gervais Defends His Transphobic Jokes: “That’s What Comedy Is For”
Ricky Gervais evidently hasn’t learned any lessons from Chris Rock or Dave Chappelle about behaving himself onstage. Despite the backlash he’s received for the blatant transphobia in his new Netflix special SuperNature, the Office (UK) star defended his decision to crack jokes about “taboo subjects,” saying he thinks “that’s what comedy is for.” “I think that’s what comedy is for, really — to get us through stuff,” Gervais said during a recent appearance on BBC’s The One Show. “I deal in taboo subjects because I want to take the audience to a place it hasn’t been before, even for a split second. Most offense comes from when people mistake the subject of a joke with the actual target.” Following SuperNature‘s release, LGBTQ+ organization GLAAD took to Twitter to share their frustration...
Don McLean Cancels NRA Convention Performance Following Uvalde School Shooting
Don McLean, the musician behind the 1971 hit “American Pie,” has resigned from performing at the National Rifle Association’s national convention this weekend, following Tuesday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. “In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week,” McLean said in a statement issued to TMZ. “I’m sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well. After all, we are all Americans. I share the sorrow for this terrible, cruel loss with the rest of the nation.” McClean was one of several performers — including Lee Greenwood, Danielle Peck, and Larry Gatlin — scheduled to perform at the NRA conventi...
Nigel Godrich Relaunches From the Basement With Idles, Caribou, Nilüfer Yanya, and More
Nigel Godrich has announced the relaunch of his beloved From the Basement live-in-studio music series, which has featured iconic sets from Radiohead, the White Stripes, Sonic Youth, and so many others. The new season will last until October, beginning on June 1 with Idles. Future installments include Caribou, Nilüfer Yanya, Sons of Kemet, Warpaint, and Squid. Find a trailer below. “What a pleasure it has been doing this again!” Godrich said in a statement. “I’m still just a fan, still super excited to have the opportunity to film all these great artists and have loved making these new shows. After being so busy doing other things I felt that the time was right to rekindle this idea… to somehow bring it into the present, but the same rules apply now as they did then… no audience or presente...
New “Weird Al” Yankovic Graphic Novel Announced
“Weird Al” Yankovic has teamed up with Z2 Comics for the release of a new graphic novel. The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic was penned by Yankovic, and features illustrated interpretations of over 20 of his songs. Artist include Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Peter Bagge, Wes Hargis, Jeff McClelland, and more. The book also features an introduction from comic Emo Philips, who is opening for Yankovic on his 133-date North American tour. The graphic novel will be released later this year. Find images of the book below. Illustrated Al will be available in paperback and hardcover formats, as well as an oversized hardcover deluxe edition, and an oversized hardcover deluxe hand-signed edition. Deluxe editions include a wax pack of collector’s cards illustrated by Danny H...
Sky Ferreira Shares First New Song in Three Years: Listen
Finally: Sky Ferreira is back with her first new song as a solo artist in three years. Ferreira wrote “Don’t Forget” with Jorge Elbrecht and Tamaryn Brown. Elbrecht also mixed the single and produced it with Ferreira. The song was mastered by Heba Kadry. Listen to “Don’t Forget” below. Ferreira previously discussed “Don’t Forget” in a 2019 interview with Pitchfork. Camille Dodero wrote in the Cover Story: Another forthcoming track, tentatively titled “Don’t Forget,” is a new wave time warp, a lovely bit of nostalgia therapy for people who were never there—even if it is, according to Sky, “about burning down houses.” In March 2019, Ferreira shared the song “Downhill Lullaby,” her first new music since releasing her debut album Night Time, My Time in 2013. Shortly after the release of “Downh...
Khaid – Bad Man
Check out this brand new single from Khaid titled – Bad Man. From Khaid‘s latest debut EP “Diversity” is a new single titled “Bad Man“ for his teeming fans. The new record “Bad Man” is a fantastic track for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song “Blessed“ & “Fire” both on the extended play. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Khaid – “Bad Man” below. Download coming soon.
Nissi ft Major League Djz – Gravity
Don’t miss this brand new single from Nissi titled “Gravity”. Nigerian multi-talented singer Nissi comes through with a brand new single titled “Gravity“, she featured SA music duo Major League Djz. The new record “Gravity” is an amazing track for your listening pleasure, as they delivered on a masterpiece. It fills in as a follow-up to her previous song titled “Hold“. Listen and share Nissi ft Major League Djz – “Gravity” below. Download coming soon.
DJ Consequence ft Patoranking – Pause
Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Consequence drops a new single titled “Pause”. DJ Consequence links up with dancehall singer Patoranking on a new track he calls “Pause“, a special one for the fans. The new record “Pause” is an interesting tune to dance to. It is also well-deserving to be added to your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen and share DJ Consequence ft Patoranking – “Pause” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DJ_Consequence_-_Pause_ft_Patoranking__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Prinx Emmanuel – I Get
Check out this brand new single titled “I Get” by Prinx Emmanuel. Gospel singer Prinx Emmanuel returns with a brand new single called “I Get”, a joyful song of praise. The new piece of music is amazing and serves as his second track for the year. It is a follow-up to a track he featured tagged “On God” and a song refix titled “Kumama Papa”. Listen and share Prinx Emmanuel – “I Get” below. Download coming soon.
