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Post Malone Is Headed To Trial. But Will It Be In Front Of Jury?
Post Malone is definitely heading to trial over accusations that he failed to credit one of the co-writers of “Circles.” What’s less certain is whether that trial will feature a jury. With the case now hurtling toward a trial date next month, the two sides are still battling over whether it should be decided by a judge or jury. Malone says there’s “no basis” to put the case before 12 of his peers, but attorneys for accuser Tyler Armes say the star is trying “deprive plaintiff of his Constitutional right to a jury trial.” “It is no surprise that defendants have failed to cite a single case in in support,” lawyers for Armes wrote Monday. “This is clearly because such cases are typically tried before a jury.” Armes, a Canadian producer and songwriter best-known for his work in the band Down w...
Future Promises Vulnerability, Honestly on Next Album: ‘I’m Putting Myself Out There’
Rap Radar boss and revered hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson made no bones about his feelings when it comes to Future in a new GQ cover story. “Future is the best rapper alive,” he proclaimed about the rapper, who he said has no peers when it comes to being as “consistently excellent, or as influential, for as long as he has… He invented his own sound, which has since become the dominant style in rap. He has delivered hit after hit after hit. And he’s done it all on his own terms.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As proof he cites the rapper’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled 9th solo album, which Future promised is his most vulnerable and open effort to date. “I’m putting myself out there,” said Future of the collection that features collabs ...
Lorde Covers a ‘Genius’ Rosalia Song to Introduce ‘Liability’: Watch
Lorde just covered a Rosalía song on tour and, as the 28-year-old Latin musician would say: It’s so, so, so, so, so, so good. While performing Monday night (April 18) at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Lorde began singing the lyrics to Rosalía’s sensual, Spanish-language track “Hentai,” prompting ecstatic screams from the audience as soon as they realized whose song the “Solar Power” artist was performing. Sitting on the steps of her stage’s enormous sundial-shaped structure, Lorde’s only accompaniment was a soft piano that began playing the instantly recognizable opening notes of her Melodrama fan-favorite “Liability” once she got through the English lyrics — “So, so, so, so, so, so good” — of Rosalía’s chorus. The 25-year-old pop star has spoken before about her love for “Hen...
Pheelz Signs to Warner Records After the Viral Success of ‘Finesse’: ‘Right Now I’m Just Making Art’
Last year, Afrobeats zapped the stateside mainstream after the success of Wizkid’s breakthrough single “Essence” and Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti.” In 2022, more burgeoning Afrobeats artists find themselves in similar territory: Fireboy DML’s booming track “Peru” with Ed Sheeran is thriving on the Hot 100, while Olamide’s Justin Bieber-assisted “Attention” is bubbling as a potential hit. Now, producer-turned-artist Pheelz looks to throw his hat into the ring after signing a deal with Warner Records. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With over 14 million streams on Spotify, his BNXN-featuring single “Finesse” is a carefree anthem, oozing with saucy one-liners (“If I broke, na my business”) and breezy melodies. What initially began as a “training session”...
Watch Flume Bring Out Beck, Vince Staples, and Caroline Polachek at Coachella 2022
Flume performed last night at Coachella, and his set was packed with surprise guests. He was joined by Beck for “Tiny Cities,” Vince Staples for “Smoke & Retribution,” Caroline Polachek for “Sirens,” Tove Lo for “Say It,” and May-A for “Never Be Like You.” Watch clips from the set below, and follow along with Pitchfork’s full coverage of Coachella 2022. This weekend’s set arrived before the release of Flume’s new album Palaces. The album, which follows the Grammy-nominated mixtape Hi This Is Flume, arrives on May 20. Read about Flume in Pitchfork’s feature “25 Microgenres That (Briefly) Defined the Last 25 Years.” Twitter content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Twitter content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Doja Cat Debut New Songs, Bring Out Tyga and Rico Nasty at Coachella 2022
Doja Cat made her true Coachella debut on Sunday night, performing tracks off last year’s Planet Her and more. She debuted the new “Hound Dog”–interpolating song “Vegas”—which is set to appear in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis—and was joined by Tyga and Rico Nasty for performances of “Juicy” and “Tia Tamera,” respectively. She closed the set with a preview of another new song. Watch her set below and follow along with all of our Coachella 2022 coverage. Doja Cat performed “Tia Tamera” with Rico Nasty at Coachella in 2019, but this year marks the first time she is officially on the bill. Earlier this month, Doja Cat won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Kiss Me More,” a collaboration with SZA. Doja Cat earned eight nominations this year with “Kiss Me More” also up for Song...
Hot Chip Announce New Album Freakout/Release, Share Video for New Song “Down”: Watch
Hot Chip: 04-19 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield04-22 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts04-23 Indio, CA – Coachella Festival04-24 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren04-26 Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom04-27 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater04-29 Dallas, TX – House of Blues04-30 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Amphitheater05-02 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl05-03 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle05-05 Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel05-07 Mexico City, Mexico – Pulso GNP Festival05-09 Boston, MA – House of Blues05-10 Brooklyn, NY – Avant Gardner05-11 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl05-13 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE05-14 Chicago, IL – Radius06-03 Glasgow, Scotland – Junction 1 Summer Series06-05 Dublin, Irel...
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Unite for Joint Tour
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have joined forces for a string of North American dates starting this summer. Check out the NY State of Mind Tour itinerary below. Nas released his latest proejct, Magic, with Hit Boy last year. Wu-Tang’s classic debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was recently archived in the Library of Congress. Wu-Tang Clan and Nas: 08-30 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre09-01 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center09-02 Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre09-03 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre09-04 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage09-07 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center09-08 Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion09-09 Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre09-10 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center09-13 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center09-14 Virginia Beach, V...
R.I.P. DJ Kay Slay, Legendary New York Hip-Hop DJ Dead at 55
DJ Kay Slay, a pioneer in New York hip-hop, has died at 55 years old. The longtime fixture on Hot 97 passed away on Easter Sunday, his family confirmed in a statement. Although no cause of death was given, Kay Slay had been hospitalized with COVID-19 for four months. “Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the family wrote. “A dominant figure in Hip Hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. We ask that you respect our privacy as we grieve this tragic loss.” Related Vid...
Rush’s Geddy Lee on Neil Peart’s Final Years: We Had to Be “Dishonest” to Remain “Loyal” to Our Drummer
In a new interview, Rush members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson opened up about the death of drummer Neil Peart and the circumstances surrounding the band prior to his passing in January 2020. Lee and Lifeson spoke with Canadian talk program House of Strombo, discussing numerous topics such as the 40th anniversary of Rush’s seminal album Moving Pictures. When host George Stroumboulopoulos brought up the final years of the band, Lee revealed that Peart wanted to keep his cancer diagnosis a secret, which forced the band to protect his privacy by keeping fans in the dark. “[Neil] didn’t want anyone to know [about his illness],” Lee said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “He just didn’t. He wanted to keep it in the house. And we did. And that was hard. I can’t tell you it was easy, ’cause it was n...
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are joining forces for a co-headlining US tour. Taking its name from Nas’ classic Illmatic track, the “NY State of Mind” tour hits 25 American cities between August 30th and October 4th. Check out the full schedule below. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Related Video Wu-Tang Clan recently saw their pioneering debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), added to the Library of Congress’ National Registry. As for Nas, he’s fresh off the release of two albums in 2021: August’s King’s Disease II and December’s Magic. Both projects were produced by Hit-Boy. Advertisement Wu-Tang Clan an Nas’ “NY State of Mind” Tour Dates:08/30 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre09/01 – Noblesville, IN –...
Isaiah Rashad Opens Coachella Set Addressing Alleged Sex Tape Leak
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Isaiah Rashad found himself the alleged victim of a sex tape leak and the moment saw several Hip-Hop artists and media figures rally around him like never before in the wake of the unfortunate incident. During his Coachella set over the weekend, the Chattanooga, Tenn. star addressed the issue with a video montage and gave a spirited performance proving he’s one of the best of his generation. It isn’t a secret that Zay is a favorite of the Hip-Hop Wired team as evidenced by our review of his latest studio album, The House Is Burning. Some thought that the leak of the video, which featured a man who appeared to be Rashad, would sink his career. Instead, several folks such as Joe Budden and The Game, surrounded Rashad with love and un...
