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Failure Pull Music from Spotify, Citing Business Model and Joe Rogan Controversy
Failure are the latest band to pull their music from Spotify, citing the platform’s business model and the spread of COVID vaccine misinformation. The cult alternative rockers join a growing number of other artists who’ve followed Neil Young’s lead and removed their music from the streaming service. Young and others have objected to Spotify hosting Joe Rogan’s podcast, which has been criticized for proliferating misinformation and falsities about COVID vaccines. Failure released a lengthy statement on Facebook decrying Spotify’s response to the Rogan controversy and the company’s business model in general: “Failure have wrestled with the question of Spotify and whether to have our newest music, which we control, on the platform. Until now, our ambivalence about Spotify has been based on th...
Wale Pulls Out of Festival After — Gasp! — Seeing His Name on Line Two of Poster
Wale the Great, Wale the Resplendent, Wale the consensus greatest poet in history, is pulling out of a festival for the unforgivable slight of burying his name on line two of the lineup poster. His Gloriousness Wale revealed his decision on Twitter after the Broccoli City Festival shared its roster. Don’t bother looking for his name — you might tear an eye muscle squinting to find it there on line two, nearly invisible in a slightly-smaller font than line one. “I’m Pullin out this show,” he wrote, randomly capitalizing the ‘P’ as only a genius could. When someone asked, “For why?” he summoned his full majesty for a crushing three-word response: “Respect is why.” Shakespeare — poor, wordy Shakespeare — bumbled his way through a similar sentiment when he wrote, “Mine honour is my life; ...
‘New York Times’ Buys Popular Word Game Wordle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty Wordle, the game that has become a social media sensation of late, has just been acquired by the New York Times. The sizeable deal has stoked a conversation online, with some wondering if their access to the game will remain the same. On Monday (January 31st), the New York Times announced that their Games department had acquired the immensely popular word-guessing game, which made its debut last October. In their statement, they revealed that their purchase price was an “undisclosed price in the low seven figures.” Created by Josh Wardle, a software designer who resides in Brooklyn, New York, Wordle is a daily puzzle game in which the player attempts to guess a five-letter word in six tries. Then, players can share their results – which c...
Brave Hearts: Anthony Hamilton & Musiq Soulchild To Battle In Valentine’s Day ‘Verzuz’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Ladies and gentlemen get your Moscato and candles ready. Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild will be going song for song on a Valentine’s Day themed Verzuz. As spotted on The Grio the two crooners have agreed to step on the infamous Verzuz stage. Titled “A Valentine’s Day Special” the event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15 and will be hosted at the Avalon Hollywood in California. Naturally both performers added to the hype with their own respective posts on social media. “You Asked & We Heard You!” wrote Musiq. “Charlene already asking for tickets 😂” wrote Anthony. The match up is an interesting one as both talents have carved out their lanes with their soulful voices and songs dedicated to love. Related Stor...
Multiple HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats On First Day of Black History Month
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty This is not the way Black History Month should be kicking off. Per CNN, multiple historically black colleges and universities have received bomb threats resulting in them having to go in lockdown or cancel classes. As of Tuesday (Feb.1), 13 schools have reported receiving bomb threats. One of them, Howard University, has received a threat on Monday (Jan.31) as well. Speaking with CNN, Baltimore’s Coppin State acknowledged someone called the university claiming there was a bomb on campus. A message on the school’s website read, “If you are on campus, please, shelter in place, and wait for further instructions,” the message stated. “Emergency officials are evaluating the campus, and we will provide updates as soon as possible.” Related S...
The Game Claims Interscope Is A “Modern Day Slave Trade” Before Twitter Blocks Him
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty The Game had some choice words for his former record label Interscope, stating that they were running a “modern day slave trade” on Twitter before his account got restricted. The Compton, California rapper vented about his former label of 17 years on Friday (January 28th) through his Twitter account. “F—k INTERSCOPE,” he wrote. “I meant it when I said it 17 years ago & I mean it today!!!! They’re runnin a modern day slave trade & they steal from every single artist. Best decision of my life was parting ways. #StayIndependent.” To add to the drama, The Game’s account was then locked by Twitter for violating their media policy as those curious about his latest tweet saw this message: “@thegame’s account is temporarily un...
CIRCLE JERKS Release New ‘Wild In The Streets’ Video
“Wild In The Streets”, the scorching 1982 sophomore album by the pathfinding Southern California hardcore punk band the CIRCLE JERKS, will receive a remastered, augmented LP reissue on February 18 by Trust Records. Succeeding Trust‘s 2020 re-release of the band’s 1980 debut “Group Sex”, the package will include remastered audio by Pete Lyman and rare April 1982 live performances of material from the band’s first two albums, captured at the Elite Club in San Francisco. A lavish 20-page, full-color 12-by-12-inch booklet created for this release assembles historic photographs, club flyers, and an 8,200-word essay by veteran Los Angeles journalist Chris Morris, including new interviews with founding band members Keith Morris, Greg Heston and Lucky Lehr...
Late PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL’s Legendary Arlington, Texas House Can Be Yours For $750,000
Late PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott‘s legendary home in Arlington, Texas has just been listed for $750,000. The secluded hilltop 3,784-square-foot home, which was completed in 1995, sits on 1.5 acres and features 40-plus-foot ceilings, four bedrooms, four and a half baths, two game rooms and a secret/safe room. The home has four newer, over-sized Lennox Elite AC units and a gas-operated Generac generator. The backyard features a large pool with waterfall and a spa that spills into the pool. Two fire pits are on each end of the waterfall. Vinnie passed away on June 22, 2018 at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 54. He died of dilated cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart, as well as severe coronary artery disease. His death was the result of chronic weakening of the heart muscle — ba...
JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69
Megaforce Records founder Jon “Jonny Z” Zazula has died at the age of 69. He passed away 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. The Zazulas‘ daughter Rikki wrote on social media: ” The world lost a true legend today… Our Dad lived a life as fast, hard, heavy, powerful, and, impactful as the music he brought to the world. His passion and persistence fueled the careers of arguably the most influential metal bands, and, industry greats of a generation. To us he was simply daddy… Our father and mother were a powerhouse partnership in love, life, and business. Together they ...
EVANESCENCE’s ‘Bring Me To Life’ Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube
EVANESCENCE‘s music video for the group’s breakthrough 2003 hit “Bring Me To Life” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The Philipp Stölzl-directed clip, which was uploaded to YouTube in December of 2009, was filmed in Romania in January 2003. It features singer Amy Lee in a night gown and barefoot, in her room, inside a tall building in the city at night. The rest of the band is playing on a higher floor of the building. The album version of “Bring Me to Life” — which featured guest vocals from Paul McCoy of 12 STONES — was included on the soundtrack of superhero film “Daredevil”. Stölzl previously stated about the video: “On the one hand, it brings out the most catchy part of the song, the bridge, the duet with the male and fem...
Destiny Boy – Never Give Up
Don’t miss this brand new song from Destiny Boy titled “Never Give Up”. Nigerian singer, Destiny Boy drops his first track for the year titled “Never Give Up“. He is one of the young talented artists out of Nigeria, with great Fuji infuse sound. The new record is an impressive track that encourages a spirit of perseverance and positive energy. Music production by 2TUpondeebeatz Listen and share Destiny Boy – “Never Give Up” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Destiny_Boy_-_Never_Give_Up_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Destiny Boy – Never Give Up
Don’t miss this brand new song from Destiny Boy titled “Never Give Up”. Nigerian singer, Destiny Boy drops his first track for the year titled “Never Give Up“. He is one of the young talented artists out of Nigeria, with great Fuji infuse sound. The new record is an impressive track that encourages a spirit of perseverance and positive energy. Music production by 2TUpondeebeatz Listen and share Destiny Boy – “Never Give Up” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Destiny_Boy_-_Never_Give_Up_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
