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Noisia Deliver Unrelentingly Gritty Final Chapter, “Closer”
Noisia‘s bittersweet swan song has arrived. The famed electronic group of over two decades is going out on a high with their third, and unfortunately, final LP aptly titled, Closer. Noisia have been clear on their intentions to call it quits for over two years now. Their initial efforts to close shop at the end of 2020 were thwarted by the onset of the pandemic and showing a commitment to their vision, the group extended their timeline to 2022. “A good artist should know when an artwork is finished,” the group penned in their announcement to retire the project. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles That vision has since come full-circle with Closer, a fitting send-off spotlighting the group’s strongest qualities. The group’s thesis for the a...
Ray Volpe Connects with Myah Marie for Intoxicating Track “Growing Wild”
EDM.com’s Class of 2022 inductee Ray Volpe has been on a tear as of late, most recently releasing his VIP of “Elastic.” Now, he returns alongside Myah Marie for the first single off of his upcoming EP, “Growing Wild.” “Growing Wild” is a highlight reel of everything Ray Volpe brings to the table. The glowing soundscape he’s created to open the track alongside Myah Marie’s gorgeous vocals is immaculate, while the first half of the drop pays proper melodic tribute to her intoxicating voice. The switch-ups found throughout the drop showcase the hard-hitting sound he’s known for in a way that brings it all together. Last year was a career year for Ray Volpe, as he unleashed his highly-praised EP, Rise Of The Volpetron on Disciple...
DaBaby ft. MoneyBagg Yo “WIG,” T.O. Green ft. Rick Ross “Only Fans” & More | Daily Visuals 5.12.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Though DaBaby’s been making more noise for the drama and violence that’s been going on in his personal life, the North Carolina rapper isn’t letting those things sidetrack his professional life and continues to drop off new work for his hardcore fans. Linking up with MoneyBagg Yo for his new visuals to “WIG,” DaBaby finds himself opening up a Wig shop and gets turnt up with a gang of thick and twerking clientele who run through his store looking for some new hair pieces to throw on for the weekend. Back in the strip club, T.O. Green links up with Rick Ross to count money, pop bottles and enjoy some of the thickest talent you’ll ever see in his clip to “Only Fans.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Young Jonn and Davido, NoCap, and more. DABA...
Pump Fake: Elon Musk Puts Twitter Acquisition On Temporary Hold, Snoop Dogg Wants In
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Elon Musk made waves in the tech world with the chatter surrounding his apparent takeover of the sprawling Twitter universe. Now, the billionaire businessman is putting the acquisition of the company on hold via a cryptic tweet that leaves room for various interpretations but a certain legendary rapper may prove to be a foil. On Friday (May 13), Musk wrote, “Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users” in a quote tweet featuring a story from Reuters regarding spam and fake accounts. Later in the thread of tweets, Musk added, “still committed to acquisition.” Related Stories As part of his pledge to get rid of the bots on Twitter, Musk then wro...
YSL Rapper Lil Keed Dead At 24
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Up and coming YSL rapper Lil Keed has reportedly passed away. He was just 24. Keed’s brother and fellow rapper Lil Gotit confirmed his passing. “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries,” wrote Gotit on Instagram. “I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy.” Signed to YSL, the label has been steeped in controversy. A grand jury indicted 28 people including various YSL members like Slim Thug and Gunna on RICO charges. However, Keed was not under arrest. At this time, a cause of death has not been revealed. Condolences have been pouring in since news of his passing. “I love you sooooo much baby what I’m post to do with out you I can’t breathe right sleep rig...
5 Takeaways From Latto’s ‘Future of Hip-Hop’ Q&A at Billboard MusicCon
Latto brought her famous “Big Energy” to “The Future of Hip-Hop” panel during Billboard’s inaugural MusicCon on Friday (May 13) at Area 15 in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old rapper – whose Mariah Carey-sampling hit “Big Energy” has stayed in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the last six weeks, thanks in part to a remix with Mimi herself and DJ Khaled – chopped it up with Billboard R&B/hip-hop staff writer Neena Rouhani about how she’s taking over the rap game while holding it down for the South. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Here are the five takeaways from Latto’s “The Future of Hip-Hop” panel: She’s living her 8-year-old self’s biggest dreams The ATL MC told Rouhani that she’s been rapping since she was only 8 years old. “This...
Anitta Showcases Brazilian Pride During Billboard MusicCon Performance
One thing was clear during the first night of MusicCon’s performances: booty-shaking dance-offs would take center stage thanks to Anitta and Shenseea, who gave a masterclass in twerking during their showcases on Friday night (May 13). Before Anitta jumped onstage at Las Vegas’ Area 15, Jamaican artist Shenseea warmed up the crowd with a friendly dance battle that featured concertgoers who were brave enough to go up onstage and show their best dance moves. After a winner was crowned, Shenseea closed her set with “Blessed” to celebrate life. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Minutes later, Anitta appeared in front of a crowd that included fans who were ready to match the Brazilian star’s energy. “Hello, Vegas!” Anitta greeted the crowd gath...
Lil Keed, YSL Records Rapper, Dies at 24
Lil Keed, an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper signed to Young Thug‘s Young Stoner Life Records, has died. He was 24. Keed’s brother, Lil Gotit, first shared the news of the rapper’s passing in an Instagram post early Saturday morning (May 14). “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy,” Gotit wrote alongside a photo of the siblings. The cause of Keed’s (real name: Raqhid Render) death was not known at press time. Billboard has reached out to the artist’s representatives for further information. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Gotit shared another post on his Instagram Story on Saturday, writing, “@lilkeed Whyyy bra whyyy u leave ...
Atlanta Rapper Lil Keed Dead at 24
Atlanta rapper Lil Keed has died at the age of 24. Keed’s brother and fellow rapper, Lil Gotit, shared news of his passing in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro,” he wrote. “I did all my cries. I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama, Daddy, Our Brothers, Naychur, and Whiteboy #ImaHoldthisShitDown.” Fellow members of the hip-hop community have also paid tribute to Keed, including Drake Rick Ross, Lil Yachty, and Quavo. Related Video A cause of death was not immediately clear. Lil Keed was a protégé of Young Thug and signed to his YSL record label. He released two mixtapes through YSL, 2019’s Long Live Mexico and 2020’s Trapped on Cleveland 3. Advertisement Earlier this week, Young Thug, Gunna, and several other members of YSL were arreste...
Dadju ft Rema – One Time
Check out this brand new single from Dadju titled – “One Time”, out now. French singer Dadju Djuna Nsungula, better known as Dadju comes through with a brand new single titled “One Time” featuring Rema. It is off his released body of work captioned “Cullinan” The new record “One Time” is an impressive track for your listening pleasure and deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Dadju ft Rema – “One Time” below.Download
Waje ft Falz – Vibes
Don’t miss this brand new single from Waje titled – Vibes. Nigerian songstress Waje returns with a brand new single titled “Vibes”, she teams up with Falz on this one. The new record “Vibes” is a fantastic track for your listening pleasure and is a follow-up to her previously released track “Lover” with Emmyblaq. However, the song deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Waje ft Falz – “Vibes” below.
Yung L ft Mr Vegas – Jo
Check out this brand new single entitled “JO” by Yung L, out now. Nigerian singer Yung L comes through with a brand new single titled “Jo” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, dedicated to music lovers. The new record “Jo” is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure and it deserves a spot on your playlist. It was produced by TUC & his humble self. Listen and share Yung L ft Mr. Vegas – “Jo” below.
