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Blxst “About You,” Doja Cat “Get Into It” & More | Daily Visuals 2.1.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Lately it feels like LA artist Blxst has been featured on quite a few hit records that’ve dropped over the past few months, but today the rapper/singer drops a solo joint to show and prove he can more than hold his own on a dope cut. In the black-and-white visuals to “About You” Blxst finds himself in some relationship drama before wooing his woman off her feet and getting back to Black Love. If it were only that easy sometimes. Doja Cat meanwhile finally releases a clip for her hit “Get Into It” and uses a sci-fi theme to that Star Trek fans will probably appreciate. Real random but it is what it is. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Yo Gotti featuring FBG Cash, Icewear Vezzo, and more. BLXST – “ABOUT YOU” [embedded content] DOJA CAT – “GET...
The Best Gifts for Harry Styles Fans
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Happy birthday, Harry Styles! If you’re a fan of the One Directioner-turned-solo pop star then you’ll definitely want to peruse our list of items that loyal Styles supporters will appreciate. The “Treat People With Kindness” singer’s website is packed with apparel and accessories, including merch for another leg of the Love On Tour, but as any real fan knows, variety is the spice of life. For those who want to stock up on a wider selection of Styles-related gear, we’ve got you covered. See below for the best gifts for Styles’ fans. Explore See latest videos,...
Early 2022 Oscar Predictions: What Are the Most Likely Best Song & Score Nominees?
When the 2022 Oscar nominations are announced next week (on Feb. 8), there could be some A-list musicians in the mix, from Jay-Z and Beyoncé (separately!) to Billie Eilish and Finneas (together!). But who from the 15 shortlisted finalists for best original song and best original score will get the five coveted spots in each of those musical categories? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith consulted with Billboard awards editor Paul Grein to get his picks for the sure things, the likely contenders, and the dark horses. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Listen to the full show below to hear who’s leading the Oscar hopeful pack: Also on the show, we’re talking all about “Bruno.” A week after chatting with Lin-Manuel Miranda on th...
Billie Eilish Debuts New Hairstyle: ‘I’m Back’
Billie Eilish is back to black. The “Bad Guy” singer has sported every hair color in the rainbow (and beyond), from blonde to blue and black again. With a new tour just around the corner, the California singer showed off her new all-black look with a social media post. “I’m back” she captioned her selfie, in which she’s wearing a black mask and hoodie combo on board a flight. As she enters her 20s, Eiliish has enjoyed a return to dark locks. Last December, she posted a pic with a brunette barnet and the comment, “miss me?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The alternative pop star debuts her new look on the eve of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, starting Thursday (Feb. 3) in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. Eilish is nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including reco...
Jon Zazula, Megaforce Records Co-Founder Who Discovered Metallica, Dies at 69
Jon Zazula, co-founder of the influential metal label Megaforce Records, has died. He was 69. Alongside his wife and Megaforce co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died last January, Zazula was instrumental in launching the burgeoning thrash-metal subgenre that exploded into the culture in the mid-to-early 1980s. Through Megaforce, the couple put out early records by pivotal bands including Anthrax, Testament, Overkill and future mainstream superstars Metallica, whose first two albums — triple-platinum Kill ‘Em All and six-times platinum Ride the Lightning — were released by the label in the first half of the decade. “The world of rock and metal would not be what it is today without Jon Zazula,” wrote Megaforce Records in a tweet on Tuesday announcing his death. “Jon’s love of music and musicians...
IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Says Two Songs On ‘Senjutsu’ Album Were ‘Predictive Of What’s Happening’ In The World Now
In a new interview with Columbus Alive, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked if there was something that he learned, good or bad, from a global pandemic over the course of the last two years. He responded: “Well, in IRON MAIDEN, we kind of already predicted this would happen [on our latest album, ‘Senjutsu’, which was recorded in 2019, before the pandemic]. We didn’t exactly know what it was going to be. ‘The Writing On The Wall’ [and] ‘Hell On Earth’ were both tracks that were predictive of what’s happening now.” He continued: “I curiously found that there were things about lockdown that I enjoyed. Everything was shut down, so everything was slow, and I spent time just sitting around with my partner. It was great. A...
ALICE COOPER: ‘I Don’t Think Rock And Roll And Politics Belong In The Same Bed Together’
In a new interview with Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Alice Cooper was asked how his relationship with Ted Nugent is “holding up right now” considering all the stuff that the legendary guitarist has said in the last few years. He responded: “Ted and I grew up together in Detroit, and he’s always been the mouth that roared. When he gets going, nobody can stay with him. I kind of look at him as his own entity.” He continued: “I don’t ever talk politics… I hate politics. I don’t think rock and roll and politics belong in the same bed together, but a lot of people think it does — because we have a voice, and we should use our voice. But again, rock and roll should be anti-political, I think. When my parents started talking about politics, I would t...
Rockers React To Death Of MEGAFORCE RECORDS Co-Founder JON ZAZULA
Members of BLACK SABBATH, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, ANVIL, VENOM, MEGADETH and EXCITER are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Megaforce Records founder Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula. The 69-year-old died earlier today (Tuesday, February 1) in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, granddaughters and friends, according to Variety. Jon‘s wife Marsha, with whom he founded Megaforce, passed away of cancer in January of last year. Megaforce is widely credited for launching the career of METALLICA by releasing the band’s first two albums, 1983’s “Kill ‘Em All” and 1984’s “Ride The Lightning”, before METALLICA landed a major label deal with Elektra. Megaforce‘s roster has also included such artists as...
METALLICA’s LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD Thank JONNY Z For ‘Taking A Chance’ On Their Band
METALLICA has paid tribute to Megaforce Records founder Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula who died earlier today (Tuesday, February 1). The 69-year-old passed away in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, granddaughters and friends, according to Variety. The legendary heavy metal band shared a moving statement in honor of Jonny shortly after news of his death became public. The statement read: “Heavy music lost one of its great champions today when Jonny Z left this world far too soon. “In 1982, when no one wanted to take a chance on four kids from California playing a crazy brand of metal, Johnny and Marsha did, and the rest, as they say, is history. “He was a mentor, a manager, a label head and a father figure to us all … METALLICA would not be who we are o...
NBA YoungBoy Slams His Record Label, Claims He’s Being Blackballed
YoungBoy Never Broke Again publicly slammed Atlantic Records on social media, claiming that he is being “blackballed.” In a short note re-shared by DJ Akademiks, the rapper wrote, “I was going #1 two weeks straight with a mixtape so they took it down off the charts.” He continued, “I don’t give a f**k you still can’t stop me don’t sign to [Atlantic Records] if you a artist they not gone support you especially if you live a certain way.” In late 2021, YoungBoy stated during his Off the Record interview that he had no plans to sign another contract with Atlantic Records once his current deal — which will be completed upon the release of his Sincerely, Kentrell studio album followup — is finished. Colors, a mixtape released after Sincerely, Kentrell, debuted at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard ...
Olamide ft Wande Coal – Hate Me
Check out this brand new song from Olamide titled “Hate Me”. YBNL boss, Olamide rolls in a new song he calls “Hate Me” with a guest appearance from Nigerian sensational singer Wande Coal. The new tune “Hate Me” comes as a follow-up to his previously released freestyle “Allahumo” and it is a special and well-blended rhythm for your listening pleasure. Listen, enjoy and share Olamide ft Wande Coal – “Hate Me” below. Download coming soon.
Don Jazzy ft Dr Sid – The Money Dey
Don’t miss this brand new song by Don Jazzy titled “The Money Dey”. Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy is back in the studio to serve his fans something special, he calls “The Money Dey” featuring Dr. Sid and this feels so good. The new musical piece is a fresh banging tune to start with. Enjoy this very one as we await more songs from him this year. Listen and share Don Jazzy ft Dr. Sid – “The Money Dey” below. Download coming soon.
