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U.S. Postal Service Announces John Lewis Stamp For 2023
HipHopWired Featured Video John Lewis, the legendary civil rights leader and longtime congressman, passed away in 2020 at the age of 80. This week, the U.S. Postal Service announced that Lewis will adorn a stamp along with other images and figures in the coming year. From the U.S. Postal Service website: John Lewis This stamp celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020) of Georgia. Devoted to equality and justice for all Americans, Lewis spent more than 30 years in Congress steadfastly defending and building on key civil rights gains that he had helped achieve in the 1960s. Even in the face of hatred and violence, as well as some 45 arrests, Lewis remained resolute in his commitment to what he liked to call “good trouble.” The stamp features a ...
‘SNL’ Alum Chris Redd Calls Attack Outside NYC Comedy Club “A Planned Situation”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Actor and comedian Chris Redd is opening up about the brutal attack outside of a New York City comedy club in October that left him hospitalized. According to a November report from Deadline, the attack happened outside the famed Comedy Cellar on Oct. 26 as Chris Redd was walking in to perform a show. The unknown assailant quickly approached him, sucker-punched him in the face then fled the scene. Redd had previously said that he thought the man hit him with “something metal.” In an new interview with SiriusXM’s The Bennington Show, Redd said that he saw in surveillance footage that the assailant had been hanging around outside of the venue prior to his arrival. “People called it a random attack. I don’t believe that. He ...
Jay-Z Selects SZA, Drake & Kendrick Lamar For 2022 Year-End Playlist
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty As the year closes out Jay-Z’s year-end playlist returns. SZA, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more make his much anticipated curated selection of music. As per Hypebeast ,the Brooklyn, New York native has released his year-end playlist. This edition captures his favorite tracks released during the 2022 calendar with the genres of music ranging from Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggaetón and Afrobeats. Additionally, the talent spans from global icons, emerging artists and unsung underground. Making the prestigious round up are SZA’s “Shirt” and “SOS,” Drake and 21 Savage’s “Jimmy Cooks,” Lil Baby’s “In a Minute,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Rich Spirit,” Sno Aalegra’s “Do 4 Love,” 42 Dugg and Est Gee’s “Thump Sh*t,” and Kodak Black’s “Purple Stamp.” Related Storie...
Runtown – Signs Album Download
Afrobeats singer Runtown thrills his fans with his new anticipated album titled “Signs.” Soundgod Music boss Runtown drops a new album, “Signs,” as promised. The album is a follow-up to his 2021 project, “SoundGod Fest Reloaded.” This arrives shortly after he made his first music appearance this year on the single “Things I Know” from the album. The new LP “Signs” is an impressive solo work containing 13 tracks with good sounds and notable lyrics to vibe to. Tracklist Listen and share Runtown – “Signs” below.
Simi – Christmas Sometin
Studio Brat songbird Simi turns up with a fresh new single titled – “Christmas Sometin.” Simi drops a brand new single titled “Christmas Sometin” for her teeming fans to listen to. It is a song for the season. The new record is an impressive piece of music that serves as a follow-up to her previous studio release titled “To Be Honest,” a project with songs like “Balance,” “Nobody,” etc. DJ YK Mule – Amapiafro Ember Mixtape DJ Shugga – End Of The Year Mix DJ Lawy – The Wavy December Mix (Mixtape) However, you can add it to your playlist. Listen and share Simi – “Christmas Sometin” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Simi_-_Christmas_Sometin_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Masterkraft ft Tekno – 10 Sure Oddz
“10 Sure Oddz” is the latest new release from Masterktaft featuring Tekno. Nigerian superstar producer Masterkraft comes through with a brand new afropiano tune titled “10 Sure Oddz” which he taps in the vocal assistant from talented singer, Tekno. The tune is an upbeat and impressive piece of music to groove to. He previously released a brilliant track months ago titled “Hossana“ featuring Chike which is still garnering online streams and airplay. Listen and share Masterkraft ft Tekno – “10 Sure Oddz” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Masterkraft_-_10_Sure_Oddz_ft_Tekno__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Umu Obiligbo – Anwuli
Today, the music group Umu Obiligbo drops a fresh new single titled “Anwuli.” Nigerian indigenous music duo Umu Obiligbo returns with a brand new piece of music called “Anwuli.” They dedicate the song to their fans’ listening pleasure. The new song “Anwuli” is fantastic and fills in as a follow-up to two brilliant tracks they released this year which are “Ifeoma” and “Ife Nwoke.” However, this deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share Umu Obiligbo – “Anwuli” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Umu_Obiligbo_-_Anwuli_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Megan Thee Stallion’s Ex-Assistant Denies Tory Lanez Threatened or Bribed Her on Day 4 of Trial
Kelsey Harris, Megan Thee Stallion‘s former friend and assistant, returned to court Thursday (Dec. 15) to complete her testimony on the fourth day of the high-profile trial over whether Tory Lanez shot Megan in the foot on July 12, 2020 — and like on Wednesday, the witness raised the ire of attorneys on both sides of the case with incomplete and often contradictory testimony. During Harris’ previous turn on the stand on Wednesday, Megan’s former friend and assistant failed to recall much of a September 2022 interview she did with Deputy District Attorneys Kathy Ta and Alexander Bott and another investigator. Ultimately, she testified that parts of that interview, during which she gave a detailed account of what happened the night of the shooting more than two years prior, “weren’...
Rosalia Drops ‘Despecha’ Remix With Cardi B: Stream It Now
Rosalía and Cardi B join forces for the new “Despechá” remix, which was unleashed Friday (Dec. 16). After teasing the remix on Wednesday, the Spanish singer-songwriter unveiled a day later that the “WAP” singer would be her collaborator on the new version, which features Cardi rapping over the hypnotizing mambo beat. “Since long time ago, I wanted to make music with her,” Rosalía said in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music. “And she knows I love her music, and she always supports me too. So I was like, “This song is inspired in Mambo, it’s inspired in música dominicana.” And she’s Dominican, so who else is going to understand this better than her? You know what I mean? Her energy’s super pure and strong. I think that everybody can feel that.” Explore See latest videos, charts and n...
BUMZU Breaks Down His K-Pop Process & Creating Music With ‘An Unchanging Set of Values’
An artist referring to songs they’ve worked on as their “babies” can be a somewhat cliché answer when describing their work—but few can speak so affectionately and vividly recall the tiniest details about the song like BUMZU. That attention is the tangible result of the Korean singer-songwriter-producer’s personal and positive approach to becoming one of K-pop’s most influential creatives. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 31-year-old has spent more than a decade in Korea’s music industry and BUMZU’s tight relationship with chart-topping acts like SEVENTEEN (he co-wrote and composed the group’s 2015 peppy debut single “Adore U” and worked on every track from this year’s Sector 17, their first top 5 album on the Billboard 200) allow hi...
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Is No. 1 In Australia
The queen of Christmas is crowned on Australia’s chart, while SZA makes her presence felt on both main surveys with her sophomore album and several singles from it. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Nothing can top Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (via Columbia/Sony) at this time of year. The 1994 holiday classic lifts 3-1 on the ARIA Singles Chart, published Dec. 16, ahead of former leaders “Unholy” (Capitol/Universal), by Sam Smith & Kim Petras; and “Anti-Hero” (Universal) by Taylor Swift, respectively. Carey’s seasonal number finally cracked the summit in 2018. It has returned there each December, like clockwork. SZA’s long-anticipated second album SOS (RCA/Sony) has been well-received by Aussie fans, as album track “Kill B...
The Alchemist Adds New Tracks With Meyhem Lauren, Boldy James and ScHoolboy Q to ‘The Alchemist Sandwich’
The Alchemist has dropped off his latest project The Alchemist Sandwich, a compilation of two of his EPs Lunch Meat and Bread, both of which were released in 2018. Clocking in at half an hour, the 10-track effort features contributions from Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Action Bronson, Styles P, Benny The Butcher, Black Thought and Earl Sweatshirt, as well as Meyhem Lauren with Boldy James and ScHoolboy Q on the brand new tracks “Big Skye” and “Clip In A Tray.” An accompanying music video for the former was also released, with New High Filmz helming the visual. Stream The Alchemist’s The Alchemist Sandwich on Spotify. In other music news, take a listen to The Weeknd’s Avatar: The Way of Water soundtrack contribution, “Nothing Is Lost (You Gi...
