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Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth Recovering After Car Accident, Chris Frantz Says
Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth is currently recovering from injuries she sustained during a car accident, as her husband and bandmate Chris Frantz revealed in a Facebook post today (March 27). According to the post, Frantz was driving his vehicle on Post Road, U.S. Route 1 when it was “struck head on by a drunk driver who was driving on the wrong side of the road,” as Frantz wrote. The accident left Weymouth with three fractured ribs and a fractured sternum. “Incredibly, we walked away from the collision,” Frantz wrote on Facebook, where he also included an image of their smashed car. He added that Weymouth has “been in a lot of pain but she will get better with time. I give thanks to our guardian angels and to the Ford Motor Company for building a car that protected us from getting killed.”...
Philip Jeck, Experimental Composer and Turntablist, Dies at 69
Philip Jeck—the British experimental composer, turntablist, and multimedia artist—has died. Jon Wozencroft and Mike Harding from Touch confirmed the news in a statement published on Jeck’s website, saying he died peacefully on Friday following a short illness. He was 69 years old. “A remarkable man and a wonderful artist, he has been one of the kingpins of our work for 30 years,” Touch’s statement reads. “But with Philip it was never just the work, more the love, the spirit and the dedication. He touched so many with his wit, his zest for life and his wisdom. We will miss him terribly and our love goes out to Mary and Louis.” Jeck grew up with an interest in visual art. He studied at Dartington College of Art, which encouraged him to collaborate across media with the music and theater depa...
Sy Ari Da Kid ft. Jadakiss “Unbreakable Promises,” Paul Wall & Termanology “No Asterisk” & More | Daily Visuals 3.25.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Ever since he basically singlehandedly dismantled Dipset at last year’s classic Verzuz battle, Jadakiss has been one of the rap game’s most in-demand features even amongst some rappers you may not be too familiar with (no shots). Today Jay-To-The-Muah links up with Sy Ari Da Kid for the visuals to “Unbreakable Promises” in which the two men kick it from the streets to the club while some stock footage of The Lox performing on stage cuts in and out throughout the video. Elsewhere some rap veterans link up to make an East and South connection finally happen as Paul Wall and Termanology show they still got them bars in their clip to “No Asterisk.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Jae Skeese, Princess Nokia, and more. SY ARI DA KID FT. JADAKISS...
‘Insecure’ Actor Sarunas Jackson Shares Story About Trey Songz Allegedly Abusing Women
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty Insecure actor Sarunas Jackson had some harsh words for always-embattled recording artist Trey Songz and his budding reputation for allegedly abusing women and being accused of rape. In fact, Jackson had more than stern words, he had a story about witnessing the “Bottoms Up” singer looking to fight women but turning soft once another man intervened. “I seen this one, Trey, Trey Songz, bi**h a** ni**a, try to press women, you know what I’m saying?” Jackson said during a March 21 episode of the Guys Next Door podcast. “But then turn down a fade when a n***a came up to him for the fade, turned it down. I’m not cool with n****s like that. If he wants to fight women and stuff like that—to me, I can’t operate like that, because...
Pete Rock Featured In TV One’s ‘Unsung’: “I Want My Story Told”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: press handout / Tru Soul Records Pete Rock is getting the Unsung treatment, and TV One understood the assignment. The renowned DJ, rapper and producer’s come up gets detailed and he’s still very much active in the culture. The “T.R.O.Y.” producer is the first to be honored on Unsung Presents: The Hitmakers, which manages to distill a healthy amount of Hip-Hop greatness that is Pete Rock’s career into one hour. “It should be a part two, because there’s so much story to me, right?,” Pete Rock tells Hip-Hop Wired when asked about participating in the Unsung. “But I was all in. I want my story told. I want people to know how serious I was about what I did, especially the new young producers coming up in the game. So, this is like a good blueprint for them, to...
Watch: Ex-MORBID ANGEL Members DAVID VINCENT And PETE SANDOVAL Perform Band’s Classic Songs In Aalborg, Denmark
I AM MORBID, the band featuring formerMORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (bass, vocals) and Pedro “Pete” Sandoval (drums), kicked off its “Morbidfest” 2022 European tour on March 24 in Berlin, Germany. I AM MORBID, which also includes guitarists Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE, DORO) and Kelly McLauchlin, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of MORBID ANGEL‘s second album, “Blessed Are The Sick”. Fan-filmed video of I AM MORBID‘s March 26 concert at Streetfood in Aalborg, Denmark can be seen below. The band’s setlist was as follows: 01. Immortal Rites 02. Fall From Grace 03. Visions Of The Dark Side 04. Day Of Suffering 05. Blessed Are The Sick 06. Rapture 07. Pain Divine 08. Sworn To The Black 09. Eyes To See, Ears To Hear 10. Dead Shall Rise 11...
Watch: JOAN JETT Pays Emotional Tribute To TAYLOR HAWKINS At Georgia’s BROOKHAVEN CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Joan Jett paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins during her headlining concert on Saturday (March 26) at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival in Brookhaven, Georgia. Prior to launching into the song “Fragile” from her band JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, she called Taylor “one of the greatest drummers of our time,” adding that “the [FOO FIGHTERS] and Taylor are good friends of ours. And I can’t even tell you what it means to all of us.” Her voice cracking with emotion, Joan went on to say: “So this next song is for him. But really, all of you take it to heart — it’s true for everybody: life is very fragile. One moment you’re here and the next you’re gone.” Jett served one of the guest vocalists when the surviving NIRVANA memb...
CANDLEBOX Pays Tribute To TAYLOR HAWKINS With Cover Of FOO FIGHTERS’ ‘Learn To Fly’ In Dallas (Video)
CANDLEBOX ended its show last night (Saturday, March 26) in Dallas, Texas at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall with a special tribute to the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band performed a cover of the FOO FIGHTERS‘ “Learn To Fly” after CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin said, “You will be missed, Taylor Hawkins, God bless.” Hawkins died at a hotel in Bogota, Colombia on Friday (March 25). Local officials said an ambulance was sent to the hotel after a man reported having chest pains. The 50-year-old musician did not respond to resuscitation efforts and was declared dead, the city’s health department said. On Saturday, the Colombian attorney general’s office announced that Hawkins had opioids, marijuana and other drugs in his system befo...
Watch: DAUGHTRY And MARK TREMONTI Pay Tribute To TAYLOR HAWKINS With Cover Of FOO FIGHTERS’ ‘My Hero’ In New Orleans
DAUGHTRY was joined by Mark Tremonti (ALTER BRIDGE, TREMONTI) and Lyell on stage last night (Saturday, March 26) at Fillmore New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana to perform a cover version of FOO FIGHTERS‘ “My Hero” as a tribute to Taylor Hawkins. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Back in September 2018, DAUGHTRY frontman Chris Daughtry, a Season 5 “American Idol” finalist, told the Charlotte Observer that he texted FOO FIGHTERS frontman Grohl about going to a FF concert in San Jose that took place that month and Grohl actually invited him to come on over. Expecting only a quick meeting, Daughtry was surprised when Grohl invited him into the FOO FIGHTERS‘ dressing room where they ended up sending two hours talking about music and mo...
Venom NSM ft Phenom – Tsunami
Check out this brand new single from Venom NSM titled “Tsunami”, out now. Nigerian talented singer Venom NSM teams up with Phenom to deliver a brand new piece titled “Tsunami” for his lovely fans. The new record “Tsunami” is an impressive song with a nice blend of vocals and instrumentals. It also deserves a spot on your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen, enjoy and share Venom NSM ft Phenom – “Tsunami” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Venom_NSM_-_Tsunami_ft_Phenom__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Kpee – Falling
Check out this brand new single from Kpee titled “Falling”, out now. Young and talented singer Kpee makes his debut with a brand new single he calls “Falling“. The new record “Falling” is an impressive track produced by Hulla, it is an afrobeat genre of music with lovely verses and composition. However, the new piece of music certainly deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Kpee – “Falling” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kpee_-_Falling_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
T-Classic – Dangerous
Don’t miss this brand new single from T-Classic titled “Dangerous”, out now. Nigerian singer T-Classic is back with a brand new single titled “Dangerous“. The new record “Dangerous” serves as his first single for the year and it is a follow-up to his EP released some time ago titled “Alirat“. Dangerous” is an impressive track that deserves a spot on your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen, enjoy and share T-Classic – “Dangerous” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/T-Classic_-_Dangerous_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
