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Kendrick Lamar Drops ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ LP As Twitter Dives Into The Themes
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Wally Skalij / Getty Kendrick Lamar shook up the world last week with the surprise release of the single “The Heart Part 5” and its soul-stirring accompanying video. Now that his fifth album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is finally out in the world, folks on Twitter are chiming in with a number of varied thoughts on the project. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is a double album and will be the last Kendrick Lamar album released under the Top Dawg Entertainment label. Like other previous works from K-Dot, the album leans into a concept of duality, trauma, addiction, relationship woes, and the like all through the lens of Black America. The album doesn’t have the benefit of a big single to propel it to casual listeners; this is an album for true...
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It’s Up: Cardi B Clarifies Tense Encounter With DJ At NYC Nightclub [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez When will the world accept that Cardi B is really not for play. She addressed a situation where a DJ tried to play with her name at a New York City nightclub. On Wednesday, May 11 Bardi, her husband Offset and her entourage attended Richie Romero’s Wonderland nightclub. While she seemed to be enjoying herself things went left for what seems to be no reason at all. As per Complex the “Press” rapper took issue with a DJ that announced that her former rival was also in attendance. “Shout out to Nicki Minaj in the muthaf***in’ building, let’s go!” After the incorrect shoutout he proceeded to play “Do We Have a Problem?” and added “Nicki, let’s f*** it up. Let’s go!” Naturally the inaccuracy immediately caught Cardi’s ...
Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, Angel Olsen, and More Denounce Supreme Court’s Plan to Overturn Roe v. Wade
In a new full-page ad in today’s (May 13) issue of The New York Times, 160 artists are advocating for reproductive freedom, including abortion rights. Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, Angel Olsen, Olivia Rodrigo, Mitski, Billie Eilish, and more are among the artists who have signed the letter, which is part of Planned Parenthood’s #BansOffOurBodies campaign, in opposition of the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade, as laid out in a leaked draft opinion. Find the advertisement below. Earlier this month, Phoebe Bridgers opened up about her own experience getting an abortion and shared a link to The Cut’s list of abortion funds. Olivia Rodrigo also spoke about abortion rights at her recent Washington, D.C. concert, saying she was “heartbroken” about the impending legislation.
Japanese Breakfast Announced as Music Guest for SNL Season 47 Finale
Japanese Breakfast has been announced as the musical guest for the May 21 episode of Saturday Night Live. Natasha Lyonne will make her hosting debut on the episode, which is also the Season 47 finale. Funny enough, it’ll mark the second straight SNL episode to feature a nominee for the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. This weekend, musical guest Post Malone will bring Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold onstage to play a new song. Japanese Breakfast released her third album, Jubilee, in 2021. That same year, she also released a soundtrack for the video game Sable. Japanese Breakfast was nominated for two awards at the 2022 Grammys: Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album for Jubilee. Michelle Zauner spoke with Pitchfork about her first-ever experience at the awards, inc...
billy woods Announces North American Aethiopes Tour
billy woods has announced a string of tour dates behind Aethiopes, his new album with producer Preservation. The rapper will kick off his 13-date trek next month in Columbia, Missouri and stop in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, and more, before wrapping things up in Columbus, Ohio on October 17. Preservation and Contour will join woods during his June 29 show at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere. Find woods’ full schedule below. woods and Preservation issued Aethiopes last month. The album features appearances from El-P, Elucid, Boldy James, Quelle Chris, Despot, Denmark Vassey, Breezly Brewin, Shinehead, and Fatboi Sharif. Aethiopes follows woods’ 2019 records Hiding Places and Terror Management, as well as his 2020 Moor Mother collaboration Brass and the 2021 Armand Hammer album Haram. All ...
Stranger Things Season 4 Soundtrack Announced
Legacy Recordings has announced the details of the soundtrack for Season 4 of Stranger Things. Just like the Netflix show’s fourth season, the soundtrack will get digitally released in two installments: The first part is out on May 27, and the full soundtrack is out July 1. CD and cassette editions of the soundtrack are out September 9, and a 2xLP vinyl edition will arrive later in 2022. Below, listen to the first offering from the album, a remix of Journey’s ”Separate Ways (Worlds Apart).” In addition to “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Bryce Miller/Alloy Tracks Remix),” the new Stranger Things soundtrack “will include key music covering various classic eras and styles as featured in Stranger Things 4,” according to a press release. The soundtrack is produced by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, an...
Ray LaMontagne on Work-Life Balance: “I’m Such a Creature of Habit”
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Ray LaMontagne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Monovision, his 2020 LP that is finally getting its supporting tour. (Get tickets to that “The Monovision Tour” here!) Related Video The singer-songwriter talks about re-recording “I Was Made to Love You” with Sierra Ferrell, being a creature of habit, and his work-life balance. LaMontagne also gives us a story about being complimented on his harmonica playing by Willie Nelson’s harmonica player, Mickey Raphael. Advertisement Listen to Ray LaMontagne discuss Monovision, getting back on the road, and more above, or via the YouTube player below. Then, make sure t...
The Rome and Duddy Show Takes The Great American Talent Show Live
Listen via: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS The Rome and Duddy Show are back with another round of The Great American Talent Show — but with a twist! This time, Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads’ Duddy B took the show live on Facebook with their fans. Related Video In addition to showing off all the talented entires, the guys put some more fan art on display and answer some live Q&As. Check it all out in the player above, or watch it all go down via the YouTube embed below. Advertisement Make sure to check out The Rome and Duddy Show Facebook group to vote for TGATS, and also review, like...
Rap Song of the Week: Kendrick Lamar Is No “Savior”
Rap Song of the Week is a round-up of the hip-hop tracks you need to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. Today, Kendrick Lamar returns with “Savior” off his new album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. In the second half of Kendrick Lamar’s double album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, he focuses on breaking free of other people’s expectations. Due to the Compton rapper’s position as a public figure, fans look to him to lead the conversation about racial and social issues, but just like Charles Barkley, Kendrick doesn’t want to be their role model — nor should he be. On “Savior,” Kendrick makes his case while pointing to other Black celebrities like J. Cole, Future, and LeBron James, who are also expected to shoulder the burdens of the Black community. Although each person...
11 Funniest Moments From This Is Spinal Tap
(Editor’s Note: In light of news that This is Spinal Tap 2 is in the works, we are republishing this article. Originally published in 2019 to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the iconic rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, Marty DiBergi Jr., son of filmmaker Marty DiBergi, took a look back at the film’s funniest moments. Below are his words, as he takes us on a trip through the classic film’s most humorous scenes.) My name is Marty DiBergi, Jr. I’m a writer. In the late fall of 1982, my father, filmmaker Marty DiBergi, heard that the UK band Spinal Tap were releasing a new album called Smell the Glove, and were planning their first tour of the United States in almost six years. He jumped at the chance to make a documentary, which hit theaters in March 1984, and the rest is history. L...
Rexxie ft Lil Frosh – Won Yabo
Nigerian music producer Rexxie teams up with Lil Frosh to drop a new song titled “Won Yabo”. “Won Yabo” is a brand new single produced by Rexxie featuring Lil Frosh, it is dedicated to his fans and supporters. The new record is an impressive groovy tune to smoothen and help rock your weekend well it fills in as a follow-up to his song “Essence” (Afropiano Mix). Listen and share Rexxie ft Lil Frosh – “Won Yabo” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rexxie_-_Won_Yabo_ft_Lil_Frosh__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Solidstar – Solid Billion
Here is a new piece of music coming from Solidstar – ‘Solid Billion’ out now! Nigerian talented singer Solidstar drops brand new music he calls, “Solid Billion”, a followup to his previous song tagged “Lele”. The new record “Solid Billion” is a fantastic track dedicated to your listening pleasure and for fans. It is a thrilling track that deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Solidstar – “Solid Billion” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Solidstar_-_Solid_Billion_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
