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Keith Richards Marvels At Having “10 Times More Wind” After Quitting Smoking
Maybe Keith Richards didn’t sell his soul to the devil after all. The Rolling Stones guitarist, infamous for surviving decades of hard drug use, recently revealed that he quit smoking after 55 years. “It’s funny, I don’t think about it much anymore,” Richards, 78, told CBS Sunday Morning. “Sometimes, you know, a bell rings and something inside says, ‘Hey pal, enough.’ I just put the hammer on it.” Richards — who allegedly snorted his own father’s ashes mixed with cocaine — has put down many of his party habits over the years. He quit heroin in 1978, and stopped doing cocaine in 2006. In 2018, he told Rolling Stone that he even cut his drinking way down to the occasional beer or glass of wine. Speaking with CBS, the artist said he stopped smoking two years ago with the help of nicotine patc...
Nova Twins Share the Origins of New Single “Cleopatra”: Exclusive
Origins presents musicians with a platform to explore all the inspirations for their latest release. Today, Nova Twins break down “Cleopatra,” the new single from their upcoming album, Supernova. “Genre-defying” is an oft-used descriptor for any artist that incorporates multiple sounds into their music, but for Nova Twins, pushing boundaries comes naturally. Both from multicultural backgrounds, singer-guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South have earned critical acclaim in the UK for combining punk, metal, hip-hop, R&B, and pop influences. For the latest preview from their upcoming sophomore album Supernova, Nova Twins have shared the new single “Cleopatra.” Combining heavy guitar riffs with tribal drums and a rapped delivery, the track embodies female empowerment. “I’m a samu...
Charli XCX’s 10 Best Songs
It’s been over 10 years since Charlotte Emma Atichinson — known to most of the world as Charli XCX — released her first official collection of music, all culminating with a song that launched her career into the expansive pantheon of pop music: Icona Pop’s “I Love It.” The pop hit was a prototype for what Charli wanted to explore on her solo albums, and her 2013 debut True Romance added a moody, nostalgic palate to the mix. Yet, Charli didn’t stop there; since True Romance, each Charli XCX album has been a bold, ambitious, and highly distinctive work, playing always to her strengths as a songwriter and her deeply expressive voice. The term “future pop” was thrown around a lot around 2013, particularly with other indie pop artists like Grimes and Purity Ring, who added a modern, experimenta...
Judikay ft Mercy Chinwo – More Than Gold (Remix)
When you talk about consistency, talent, fame and dishing out good music in the Nigerian Gospel music world, you will never fail to mention Judikay and Mercy Chinwo. These ladies have performed wonders with their soul-enriching and spirit filled songs. The very first version of the song “More than Gold”, by Judikay stole the show for a very long period. The melodious symphony kept our ears and speakers buzzing, for months after months. This particular music had gospel music enthusiasts all over the world singing along, in the spirit of God. “More than gold” was part of Judikay’s biggest project in the Man of Galilee album. The original track was sensational and spirit-lifting. Fast forward to months later, Judikay the owner of the original version of the song decides to feature the very po...
Mercy Chinwo – Omekannaya
Mercy Chinwo, the Nigerian born music guru, songwriter and movie star, has again turned up for her fans with this melodious symphony titled, Omekannaya. One thing is making good music, and the other is being consistent in making good music. This soul relishing track, Omekannaya, has gone further to prove how sensational and consistent the beautiful and award ladened songstress has been over the years. Her mellifluous voice, Holy Spirit-filled songs, consistency and musical prowess are exactly what sets Mercy chinwo apart in the Christian music world. She has been doing exceptionally well. Jesus Omekannaya simply means that Jesus is the replica of his father(God). This amazing song was recorded bilingually. It was sung with a combination of Igbo and English language. This song of praise and...
Mercy Chinwo – With All My Heart ft Chris Morgan
With all my heart, is a wonderful and Holy Spirit enriched song that was written and sung through the partnership of two exceptional Gospel ministers, Mercy Chinwo and Chris Morgan. Mercy Chinwo is an excellent choice for every Gospel music fan when it comes to choosing Christian musicians with very obvious talents and good lyrics. In 2012, Mercy Chinwo the Eezee music concept signed songstress, won a very popular music audition, called The Nigerian Idol. Since then, she has not stopped dishing out good and soul-enriching tracks for our ears and minds. Chris Abah Ochogwu Morgan who is popularly known as Chris Morgan is also an exceptional and well-known singer and music writer whose music has been booming all over the place. TOP PICKS FOR YOU: Mercy Chinwo and Chris Morgan teamed up to mak...
Mercy Chinwo – Receive It
This wonderful track, “Receive it” by the beautiful Nigerian songstress Mercy Chinwo has been buzzing all over the place ever since it was released. This track stands out as one of the most sensational tracks recorded by the Chinedum and Excess love crooner ever since she embarked on her journey into the Gospel music world. The highly rated singer, songwriter, Gospel minister and Christian worship leader is signed to a record label popularly known by the name Eezee music concept. The songster has been phenomenal ever since she broke into the limelight. This particular song is also a part and parcel of the album she released in 2018, and she tagged it, The Cross, My Gaze. TOP PICKS FOR YOU: Receive It, is a very nice and prayer-filled symphony. With faith, the sensational gospel minister de...
COREY TAYLOR Announces October 2022 U.K. Solo Tour
SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor and his solo band will play on their first U.K. headline shows this fall. The dates kick off at London’s legendary Palladium on October 17 and include a special gig on Friday, October 21 at the pre-party of the For The Love Of Horror convention at Manchester’s BEC Arena. Direct support will come from CHERRY BOMBS, led by Taylor‘s wife Alicia Taylor. Corey comments: “It’s been too damn long since I’ve been to My Island. I miss my people. And I’m bringing the party with me. Along with my band the MORNING DUDES, and Mrs. Taylor and her BOMBS, we are going to make up for almost 3 years absence. See you F*@kers soon!!!!” Alicia Taylor is equally excited to bring the CHERRY BOMBS‘ incendiary live performance to ...
ARCH ENEMY’s ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Says Her Debut Solo Album Is ‘Done’: ‘It’s Awesome And I Love It’
During a recent appearance on “Vox&Hops”, the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for her long-in-the-works debut solo album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “What happened was it was announced [in September 2016] that I signed [with Napalm Records] for a solo album. All I did was sign to do one, but I think a lot of people interpreted that I had an album that I was ready to put out. So, basically, when the news came out about this solo album, the only thing that happened at that point was that I just agreed to do one. And then I was on tour for, like, three hundred days of the year up until 2020. And so now it’s done, becau...
Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Blasts ‘Tyrant’ JOEY DEMAIO, Says ‘Battle Hymns’ Re-Recording ‘Sucks’
Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman has blasted re-recorded versions of the band’s classic albums, saying the original LPs were “untouchable.” A founding member of MANOWAR, Ross recorded six albums with the band before leaving after 1988’s “Kings Of Metal”. His work with MANOWAR included such classic LPs as 1982’s “Battle Hymns”, 1983’s “Into Glory Ride” and 1984’s “Hail To England”. Friedman reflected on his involvement with MANOWAR during a recent interview with Sofa King Cool. Speaking about the 40th anniversary of “Battle Hymns”, Ross said: “It is obviously an iconic record that has pretty much started power metal. We pretty much put power metal on the m...
KISS’s PAUL STANLEY Names 11 Of ‘Best Lead Singers Of All Time’
Paul Stanley has named Robert Plant, Steve Marriott and Freddie Mercury as three of the best vocalists of all time. The KISS frontman, who turned 70 this past January, shared a list of his favorite singers in a social media post on Monday (March 14). He wrote on Twitter: “The Best Lead Singers Of All Time?? How about 11 off the top of my head…” He then proceeded to share the following names: 01. Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) 02. Steve Marriott (SMALL FACES, HUMBLE PIE) 03. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN) 04. David Ruffin (THE TEMPTATIONS) 05. Rod Stewart 06. Paul Rodgers (BAD COMPANY, FREE) 07. Janis Joplin 08. Steve Perry (JOURNEY) 09. Brad Delp (BOSTON) 10. Brian Johnson (AC/DC) 10. Lou Gramm (FOREIGNER) 11. Ann Wilson (HEART) Stanley previously expressed his love for Plant in a 2019 i...
Why Dolly Parton Deserves to Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Even If She Doesn’t Think So)
On Monday, Dolly Parton gracefully bowed out of her nomination to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, saying she didn’t feel she had “earned that right.” On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss all angles of Dolly’s decision. Does she deserve to be in the Rock Hall? Has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame evolved beyond just “rock ‘n’ roll” artists? And really, shouldn’t Dolly be inducted into any Hall of Fame that would have her? Explore See latest videos, charts and news Listen to our full discussion on the podcast below: Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Glass Animals are the first British group since the Spice Girls to spend multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a single, as “Heat Waves” logs its second week atop the list. Pl...
