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Snippet of New Lil Baby Music Hears a Sample of JAY-Z and Drake’s “Pound Cake”
As Lil Baby prepares to release his followup to My Turn, he shared a snippet of a brand new song that featured a sample of JAY-Z and Drake‘s legendary 2013 collab, “Pound Cake.” The untitled cut hears the same sample of Ellie Goulding’s “Don’t Say A Word” and hears Lil Baby touch on his lifestyle as a rapper, which includes being a jet-setter, performing with Billie Eilish and still facing friends-turned-enemies despite his success. “I’m Just Warming Up[.] #Thissummermines,” he wrote as the caption, hinting that the album could be coming just in time for the warmer weather. In late February, the rapper revealed that his “Album Almost Done” and that “New Music” is on the way. A release date was not revealed, however. My Turn dropped in 2020 and featured guest appearances from Gunna, 42 Dugg...
DJ Expression – Afrobeat Vol. 14 (Mixtape)
Don’t miss this brand new Mixtape from DJ Expression titled “Afrobeat Vol.14” (Afrobeat Mix 2022). The American-based, Nigerian-born disc jockey, DJ Expression serves a brand new mixtape he calls “Afrobeat Vol.14″. The new mixtape is an amazing compilation of trending afrobeat songs from your favorite music artists for an exciting experience. Afrobeat Vol.14 Tracklist 1. Kizz Daniel – Eh God (Barnabas)2. AV – CONFESSION3. 1DA BANTON – No Wahala (Remix) feat. Kizz Daniel & Tiwa Savage4. Joeboy – Alcohol5. REMA – Calm Down6. KIZZ DANIEL – Oshe (Official Lyric Video) ft. The Cavemen.7. SKIBII – TINGA8. Kizz Daniel Nesesari (feat. Philkeyz)9. AJEBO HUSTLERS – Loyalty10. Asake – Sungba11. Zinoleesky – Kilofeshe12. IYO Feat Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi —– we want to party13. Fo...
VIDEO: Praiz – Love You Better
Check out this brand new music titled “Love You Better” by Praiz. Nigerian singer Praiz drops the music visual for his released track titled “Love You Better“. The record is taken off his released album titled “Reckless”. “Love You Better” visual is a lovely production shot and directed by Ifan Michael. The music video has a feature appearance from BBN S6 finalist & dancer Liquorose. Watch and share Praiz – “Love You Better” below. [embedded content]
5 Things to Know About Jon Batiste, The Most Nominated Musician of the 2022 Grammy Awards
Jon Batiste has charmed the ears of audiences for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since 2015, but as the 2022 Grammy Awards’ most-nominated artist — with a whopping 11 nods behind his most recent solo offering (and Consequence‘s No. 34 Top Album of 2021) WE ARE — he’s established himself as a renaissance man all his own. The moment is not lost on Batiste, who tearfully reflected on The Late Show after the nominations were announced that “there’s something in this that’s bigger than me and just adulation for me that I have to learn in this.” Ahead of Music’s Biggest Night on Sunday (April 3rd), here are five things to know about the artist. (You can also brush up on everything Batiste is nominated for here.) 1. He Comes From a Huge Musical Family Advertisement Related Video Batiste ...
Jim Carrey Calls Hollywood “Spineless” for Applauding Will Smith at Oscars
While doing the press rounds in support of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Jim Carrey blasted the audience at the 2022 Academy Awards for giving Will Smith a standing ovation minutes after slapping Chris Rock. Carrey said he was “sickened” by the cheers when it was announced Smith won Best Actor for King Richard, and blasted Hollywood as a whole for being “spineless” about the incident. “I was sickened by the standing ovation,” the actor told Gayle King, after being asked to share his opinion on CBS Mornings. “I felt like Hollywood is just spineless en masse and it really felt like this is a really clear indication that we’re not the cool club anymore.” Carrey added that Smith “should’ve been” escorted out of the Oscars after slapping Rock and speculated that the comedian only declined to press char...
Foo Fighters Cancel All Tour Dates Following Death of Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters have canceled all of their remaining tour dates following the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. “It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins,” the band wrote in a social media statement. “We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together.” Foo Fighters were in the midst of a South American tour when Hawkins passed away. The 50-year-old musician was found dead in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia on March 25th, just hours before the band were set to perform at Festival Est...
Kraftwerk Add New Dates to 2022 North American Tour
Beginning in May, Kraftwerk will bring their renowned “3D Tour” to North America. In anticipation of the tour’s launch, the iconic electronic outfit have expanded the itinerary with the addition of new shows in New Brunswick, NJ; New Haven, CT; and Bentonville, AK. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale Friday, April 1st via Ticketmaster, while all other shows are currently on sale. Check out Kraftwerk’s complete tour schedule below. The upcoming tour, which comes in celebration of Kraftwerk’s 50th anniversary, marks the group’s first US tour since 2016. It also marks their return to the road following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. Advertisement Related Video Last week, Kraftwerk released their 2020 Remixes compilation on CD and vinyl for the first ...
Foo Fighters Announces Cancelation of All Tour Dates
In wake of the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, the band has decided to cancel all forthcoming tour dates. Variety reports a statement from the group which reads, It is with great sadness that Foo Fighters confirm the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins. We’re sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won’t be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let’s take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we’ve made together. With Love,Foo Fighters. The band was slated to tour South America and was scheduled to perform at a festival in Colombia last Friday when Hawkins complained about chest pains. The drummer died soon after. While there ha...
Tyler, the Creator Brings ‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST LIVE’ to Amazon Music and Prime Video
Amazon Music and Prime Video are livestreaming Tyler, the Creator‘s CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST LIVE to fans all over the world. Fans from over 240 countries and territories worldwide will be able to watch the GRAMMY winner’s show in Downtown Los Angeles alongside openers Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown for free on March 31 at 7:50 p.m. PDT, with the stream available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and on the Amazon Music app. Those unable to make it to livestream event can still check it out on-demand on Prime Video following the show. In addition, limited-edition merch for the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Tour will be available via the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop. “Tyler, The Creator infuses culture with his bold talent and first-rate artistry. He is a true phenom...
Interpol and Spoon Announce Tour
Interpol and Spoon have announced the Lights, Camera, Factions Tour. The dates take place across North America in August and September with opening band the Goon Sax. Find the band’s schedules below. Interpol have finished their forthcoming seventh studio album. Spoon recently released their new album Lucifer on the Sofa. Read Pitchfork’s features “How Spoon Beat the Devil” and “Interpol’s Paul Banks on the Music That Made Him.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Interpol + Spoon: Lights, Camera, Factions Tour Interpol: 04-25 Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum @!04-26 Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater @!04-28 Tempe, AZ ̵...
Louie Vega Announces New Album Expansions in the NYC
Louie Vega, the veteran New York DJ and producer best known for his group Masters at Work, has announced his new album Expansions in the NYC. The album is a manifestation of Expansions NYC, the club night Vega started in 2019, and features contributions from Robyn, Moodymann, Honey Dijon, and more. It’s due out April 29 via Nervous. Check out the full tracklist below. “In the past few years I’ve found new inspiration both from the musicians I’m working with and the audiences coming to see me at my DJ shows,” Vega said in a statement. “So for me this album represents new beginnings, bringing together a beautiful mosaic of artistic perspectives to express musically what we call Expansions in the NYC.” Vega’s LP Louie Vega Starring…XXVIII was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at...
Deftones Cancel Shows in Ukraine and Russia
Deftones have canceled their summer dates in Ukraine and Russia, the band announced today (March 29). “With deep regret, we will be cancelling our Ukraine and Russia shows in July,” Deftones wrote. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to return to play soon. We hope everyone is safe.” Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in late February, several artists have canceled dates in both countries, including Nick Cave, Björk, and My Chemical Romance. Deftones’ spring tour of North America with Gojira is set to begin in Portland, Oregon next month. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Innovative, Spirited, Resilient—Ukraine’s Electronic Scene Stands Tall.”
