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Prosecutors Defend Delay in Jam Master Jay Murder Charges, Citing Witness Intimidation
Federal prosecutors are firing back at claims that they waited too long to bring charges over the murder of Run-D.M.C.’s Jam Master Jay, saying at least part of delay was because the defendants themselves tried to “intimidate and silence potential witnesses.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The new filing came a month after Karl Jordan, Jr. and Ronald Washington. argued that the long wait – they were charged in 2020 for Jay’s long-unsolved 2002 murder – means that they wouldn’t be able to properly defend himself against the accusations. In a response Monday, prosecutors said those claims “ring particularly hollow” because bringing charges in the famous cold-case was made even more difficult thanks to interference by the two accused killers. “Th...
Here Are the Answers to the Latest Billboard x VersusGame Matchups: Future, Harry Styles & More
Last week’s Billboard and VersusGame matchups challenging your chart-predicting prowess featured Future‘s new album I Never Liked You and Harry Styles‘ sophomore set Fine Line. Billboard and VersusGame have joined forces to bring music fans a one-of-a-kind, user-generated experience with games that test knowledge of pop culture for a chance to win prizes. Billboard is hosting bi-weekly head-to-head challenges on entertainment and pop culture gaming app VersusGame, where fans can vote on their favorite artists and songs and wager on who will top the charts and more. VersusGame data shows that fans have predicted correct chart outcomes nearly three out of four times so far. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Last w...
Laolu Gbenjo – Oniduro Mi Alujo
The highly respected Laolu Gbenjo released another hit track tagged “Oniduro Mi Alujo”. Extensively, folks assume that songs are means we can express ourselves when words are far-fetched. It is the most accessible means of traveling to our soul and also the clearest way to convey our heart or feeling, Laolu Gbenjo is one music artist that has through the years used the tool of music to give words to people’s heartbeats. Of a truth, Oniduro Mi Alujo is a full expression of an appreciative child of God. Most people felt that his second album Take over was just the climax of Laolu Gbenjo’s songwriting skills until he storms the gospel sphere with this amazing banger “Oniduro Mi Alujo”. Laolu Gbenjo renders his heartfelt worship in this hit track, titled ‘Oniduro Mi Alujo’, a Yoruba word...
Steve Crown ft Tope Alabi – Your Love
Check out this new song release from Steve Crown titled – Your Love. Nigerian gospel singer Steve Crown drops a brand new song titled “Your Love” featuring Tope Alabi. The new song “Your Love” is an amazing piece from his previously released album “Kairos“. The powerful song reminds believers of God’s Love for humanity. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Steve Crown ft Tope Alabi – “Your Love” below. [embedded content] Download
VIDEO: Jaywillz – Wishlist
Don’t miss the official music video titled “Wishlist” by Jaywillz. Nigerian singer Jaywillz drops the music video to his song tagged “Wishlist” from his released EP titled “Sun Flower“. The new visual is a nice music video with a captivating performance, it was shot & directed by Gorilla Boy. You can also check out other tracks on the EP like “Skin Tight”, “Baby” and “Spoils” among others. Watch and share Jaywillz – “Wishlist” below. [embedded content]
The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins on Jon Bon Jovi’s Recent Vocal Issues: “It’s Not Fun to Watch This”
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has weighed in on Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal issues, which were apparent on the veteran rocker’s recent US tour with his legendary band Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi’s performances were notably shaky and off-key — a criticism that was consistent across numerous concert reviews. To Hawkins’ ear, Bon Jovi sounded “tired” rather than hindered by a vocal cord problem such as a polyp. Hawkins suggested that it’s psychological, and called for the band’s camp to step in. “It sounds like he needs some kind of therapy,” Hawkins said on his YouTube series “Justin Hawkins Rides Again” [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. “It doesn’t sound like it’s a polyp or some sort of lump on his vocal cords ’cause that would be more unpredictable — he would be hitting the notes and then it w...
Sean “Diddy” Combs Forms R&B Label, Announces New Album
Sean “Love” Combs (aka Diddy) has announced a new R&B label, the eponymous Love Records. The first project under the imprint will be his next solo album, slated for release this summer as part of a one-off deal with Motown Records. The “Bad Boy for Life” mogul is also sticking to his word by confirming that he will maintain his oversight role in Bad Boy Entertainment, which he founded in 1993, while developing the more genre-specific Love Records. In terms of operational duties, he will reportedly act as executive producer, curator, and A&R for his upcoming project. In a statement, Combs shared: “Music has always been my first love. Love Records is the next chapter, is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life. For the label, I’m focused on creating t...
Wilco Announce 2022 Tour in Support of New Album Cruel Country
Wilco are set to return on May 27th with their new double album, Cruel Country. Today, the Chicago folk-rock greats shared a new single called, “Tired of Talking It Out on You,” plus announced a lengthy North American tour in support of the upcoming release. The 27-date cross-country outing kicks off on August 14th in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and also includes stops in cities like Indianapolis, Montreal, Fargo, Sioux Falls, San Diego, Vancouver, and New Orleans. A ticket pre-sale begins Thursday, May 12th via Ticketmaster (use code FINALE), with a public on-sale following on Friday, May 13th. Get tickets here. Advertisement Related Video Later this month, Wilco will stage their annual Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, MA. If you can’t be there in person, both of Wilco’s sets, as well as Jeff...
Post Malone Teases New Roddy Ricch Collab
Post Malone is prepping to release his upcoming album, Twelve Carat Toothache, next month with a new collab with Roddy Ricch. The artist took to social media to tease the upcoming joint, possibly entitled “Cooped Up.” Posty’s announcement arrives several weeks after he confirmed some of the featured artists fans can expect on Twelve Carat Toothache, which also includes Doja Cat, Robin Pecknold and The Kid LAROI. “I would love to play this entire record and I just want to say hey to everybody that’s hanging out. Honestly, I’ve been working so f***ing hard and I would love to play y’all a couple more records if y’all got time. We’ve got a lot of cool stuff going on,” he said during his Instagram Live. Twelve Carat Toothache will mark Malone’s first full-length studio effort since 2019’s...
Lil Uzi Vert Says He Is “Going Back to Classic Mode”
Lil Uzi Vert has been missing in action since he last promoted his upcoming project, The Pink Tape. Earlier this week, however, he returned with what seems to be hints regarding the tape. “This time less talkin more working,” he wrote on Instagram, giving fans an idea of what to expect from the project. ”Going back in classic mode.” A while ago, Uzi claimed that he was taking his time with The Pink Tape “so it won’t suck”, and that the album was going through its mixing process around August 2021. He explained that his previous album was his highest-selling due to the experimental mixing, not the actual music. The projected album, The Pink Tape, would be Lil Uzi Vert’s first complete solo album since March 2020’s Eternal Awake, and his first rel...
Future Leads Three Billboard Charts Simultaneously For the First Time
Future triples up for the first time in his career as he leads the Billboard Artist 100, 200 and Hot 100 charts simultaneously, making him only the 11th artist in history to achieve this feat. The Atlanta rapper leaps to the top spot from No. 30 on the Billboard Artist 100, thanks to the successful debut of his latest album, I NEVER LIKED YOU. He also takes the lead on the Billboard 200 for the eighth time, with the record landing at No. 1 with 222,000 units moved in its first week. This makes Future the fifth-most charted rapper after JAY-Z, Drake, Eminem and Ye. Moreover, “WAIT FOR U” featuring Drake and Tems, also debuts at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, overtaking Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” Future is now the second rapper to simultaneously lead the Billboard 200 ...
The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ Sets New Vinyl Album Record
The Weeknd’s Dawn FM has set a new record for vinyl albums. The January 2022 album returned to No. 1 on this week’s Top Album Sales chart with a total of 44,000 copies sold in the United States, and almost 34,000 of that sum were vinyl LPs. This marks the largest sales week for an R&B album on vinyl since tracking began in 1991, overtaking Prince’s Welcome 2 America numbers from August 2021. Dawn FM also jumped to No. 2 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart thanks to the album’s release on vinyl, cassette and box sets. The original 16-track record features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones and Josh Safdie, along with production work from exec producers Max Martin and Oneohtrix Point Never, Oscar Holter, Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia....
