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DJ Kay Slay, Prolific New York Hip-Hop Mainstay, Dies at 55
DJ Kay Slay, the New York disc jockey and record executive, died yesterday (April 17), a representative confirms to Pitchfork. Hot 97, where Kay Slay hosted a radio show called The Drama Hour, confirmed the news, following a statement from the family reported by The New York Post. No cause of death was given. DJ Kay Slay was 55 years old, according to The Post and Hot 97. In the months before his death, Kay Slay had a serious bout of COVID-19, as documented on social media by his longtime friend Wack 100. In January, Wack 100 wrote on Instagram that Kay Slay had been put on a ventilator. Last week, he added that his friend had been taken off an extracorporeal life support machine and was “still fighting.” Born Keith Grayson on August 14, 1966, in New York, DJ Kay Slay originally gravitated...
Rosalía Announces Motomami World Tour
Rosalía has announced the Motomami World Tour, which will encompass North and South America and Europe, starting with a July tour of her native Spain. Check out the dates below. Rosalía released Motomami, the follow-up to 2018’s El Mal Querer, last month. She has released videos for “Hentai,” “Chicken Teryaki,” “Saoko,” and “Candy,” and made her Saturday Night Live debut in March. Rosalía: 07-06 Almería, Spain – Recinto Ferial de Almeria 07-09 Sevilla, Spain – Estadio La Cartuja 07-12 Granada, Spain – Plaza de Toros 07-14 Malaga, Spain – Marenostrum07-16 Valencia, Spain – Auditorio Marina Sur 07-19 Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center07-20 Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center07-23 Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi07-24 Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi07-27 Bilbao, Sp...
DJ Kay Slay Passes Away At 55
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty On Sunday, April 17, DJ Kay Slay, an active and influential participant in Hip-Hop culture since its inception, passed away. He was 55. Hot 97, his longtime radio home, and Kay Slay’s family confirmed his death. He reportedly passed away due to complications from COVID-19. “Hot 97 is shocked and saddened by the loss of our beloved DJ Kay Slay,” said a Hot 97 rep via a formal statement. “We cherish the many memories created through the twenty-plus years he dedicated to the ‘Drama Hour.’ A cultural icon, Kay Slay was more than just a DJ, to us he was family and a vital part of what made Hot 97 the successful station it is today. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans worldwide and we will always and ...
Watch: VENOM Performs At Norway’s INFERNO Festival
Black metal pioneers VENOM performed at this year’s Inferno festival on Thursday, April 14 at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel Mo blackmetalbitch). VENOM formed in 1979 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, VENOM‘s first two albums — “Welcome To Hell” (1981) and “Black Metal” (1982) — are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. VENOM‘s second album proved influential enough that its title was used as the name of the extreme metal sub-genre of black metal. The band classic lineup trio of Conrad “Cronos” Lant, Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and Anthony “Abaddon&#...
Slowdog – Sure Odd
Check out this brand new single from Slowdog titled – “Sure Odd”. Nigerian indigenous rapper Slowdog comes through with a brand new single titled “Sure Odd” and it serves as his second released track for the year. The new record “Sure Odd” is an impressive single he dedicates to his fans and supporters. It is a follow-up to his previous track titled “Kolombo” with Saeky. Listen and share Slowdog – “Sure Odd” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Slowdog_-_Sure_Odd_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Chioma Jesus – Lord That Changeth Not
Nigerian gospel music artiste Chioma Jesus is out with a mind-blowing song titled “Lord that changeth not”. Chioma Jesus also known as the Golden Voice has unleashed another glorious song like she always does. She has served her loyal fans with this amazing meal in a musical form. “You changeth not” is a carefully composed song that has been blessing her fans since it was released, the momentum and the progression of the song are just so unique. “Lord that changeth not” is an addictive praise song that one won’t seem to have enough of it, it’s a song that one would play over and over again without getting bored of it due to its unique flow. This beautiful song was generally accepted by the people of Nigeria and this steered to numerous thousands of views after it was released. TOP SONGS FO...
Chioma Jesus – Miracle God
The Nigerian Music evangelist and Igbo gospel music singer Chioma Jesus has released another cheering song titled “Miracle God”. Multi-talented and award-winning Nigerian gospel minstrel and musician, Chioma Jesus is here again with another life-changing soundtrack dubbed ”Miracle God”. As always the powerful music Evangelist Chioma Jesus is fond of writing and singing powerful and soothing songs. Chioma Jesus is the name of her first hit track and album that was released in the year 2003. She is a Nigerian Igbotic singer that is a blessing to the world. Chioma Jesus has written a host of amazing and life-changing songs, this time around, she inscribed and organized a song that depicts God as one who does great and mighty things. TOP SONGS FOR YOU: This beautiful song tagged “Miracle God” ...
Ninety – Diamonds
Check out this brand new single from Ninety titled “Diamonds”, out now. The talented Afro-pop singer Ninety comes through with a brand new single titled “Diamonds“. The new record “Ninety” is his first single for the year and a fantastic tune for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Piano“. However, we recommend adding the song to your playlist. Listen and share Ninety – “Diamonds” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ninety_-_Diamonds_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Coachella 2022 Day Three Best Moments: Finneas’ 4*TOWN Tribute, Karol G’s Steamy Debut & Doja Cat’s Hit-Heavy Performance
The final day of Coachella weekend one proved that live music is back and better than ever, and got fans hyped about heading back to the desert for weekend two. From Finneas‘ live debut of the Turning Red hit, “Nobody Like U” to various guest appearances, including Karol G and Becky G‘s team-up for “MAMIII” and Doja Cat’s onstage collaborations with Tyga and Rico Nasty — weekend one wrapped up with a bang. The night culminated in a dynamic headlining set from The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia, who you’d never guess were a last-minute addition to the headlining lineup based on their masterful performances. Catch up on Sunday’s best moments below. 3:30 p.m. — Banda MS took over the main stage to sing back-to-back hits (“Hermosa Experiencia,” “El Colo de tus Ojos” and “Qué Maldició...
Jack Harlow’s ‘First Class’ Flies to No. 1 In Australia
Jack Harlow is living it up on Australia’s singles chart as “First Class” blasts to No. 1. “First Class” (via Atlantic/Warner) is the U.S. rapper’s first leader and second solo Top 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart, following “Whats Poppin,” which peaked at No. 8 in July 2020. The top tier this week is bracketed by Harlow numbers, as his collaboration with Lil Nas X, “Industry Baby,” holds at No. 10, and his previous single, “Nail Tech” reenters the chart at No. 26, just four places below its peak position. Following the release of her third and latest album Familia, Camila Cabello’s “Bam Bam” (Warner/Sony) continues to climb. “Bam Bam,” a collaboration with Ed Sheeran, lifts 15-11 in its sixth week on the survey. Familia (via Epic/Sony) debuts at No. 27 this week on the national albums li...
Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ Enters Second Week at No. 1 In U.K.
Harry Styles‘ “As It Was” (via Columbia/Sony) won’t be budged from the summit of the Official U.K. Singles Chart. The former One Direction star enters a second week at No. 1 with “As It Was,” the first track lifted from his forthcoming third studio album, Harry’s House. The Brit’s hit single blows away the competition with a market-leading 7.6 million U.K. streams, according to the OCC. That competition is led this week by Jack Harlow, whose “First Class” (Atlantic) debuts at No. 2, for the Kentucky rapper’s first U.K. Top 10 appearance. “First Class,” which samples from Fergie’s 2007 track “Glamorous,” is the new No. 1 in Australia this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Further down the list, there are notable climbs for Cat Burns’ “Go” (u...
Karol G’s Coachella Debut Set Features Guests Becky G & Tiesto, Honors Iconic Latin Songs & More
Karol G made sure the desert knew she had arrived. Before setting foot on the main stage for her Coachella debut on Sunday (April 17), a video montage showed the Colombian star boarding a train. As she makes her way to the destination, she reflects on all the moments that have marked her career (such as winning a Latin Grammy.) Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Next stop,” a woman announced via intercom. “Coachella.” Then, Karol G appeared on top of stairs as the fierce leader of her troupe of dancers. She was a vision in a denim bodysuit adorned with silver belts, paired denim knee-high boots and, of course, her long, mermaid-like teal hair that flowed in sync with the desert wind. “What’s up Coachella? I see there is a lot of blue hair...
