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New Private Label Collection Celebrates Xbox 20th Anniversary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Private Label / Private Label Private Label, a brand that elevates the carrying bag experiences in high style, released its latest offering in collaboration with a notable brand in the gaming world. In celebration of Xbox‘s 20th anniversary, the company dropped a collection that highlights the Microsoft brand’s trademark colors. Staying true to its tagline as “The Official Bag for Sneakers, Sports & Travel,” the Private Label drop features a roomy duffle bag, and a sleek and sturdy backpack both emblazoned with the customary Black and green color scheme of Xbox. Source: Private Label / Private Label Below are the descriptions of the duffle and backpack offerings: XBOX x PRIVATE LABEL DUFFLE Dimensions: L: 22″ W: 9.5″ H: 13″ This Collaboration Duffle C...
Did Mary J. Blige Help Alpo Martinez Secure Movie Deal Before Death?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Youtube It seems the rabbit hole regarding Alpo Martinez’s life is getting even deeper. It is alleged that he was working with Mary J. Blige to bring his story to the big screen. The Yonkers Times is reporting that the notorious drug kingpin turned informant was very busy during his last year of living. The local news outlet says that the Harlem, New York native grew tired of other entities detailing his rise to infamy without his consent or direction. Once he became a free man he sought to tell his story on a large platform and then synced with none other than legendary stylist Misa Hilton Brim. The influencer, who shares a child with Sean “Diddy” Combs, allegedly paired up Martinez with her long time good friend Mary J. Blige and the “Family A...
Skillz Drops 2021 Recap Track, Claims It Will End Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stefanie Keenan / Getty Following on the heels of the controversial Uncle Murda 2021 recap track, another veteran recap king drops his own version. Promising that this will finalize the long-running annual series, Skillz drops his own version of detailing this past year’s major events. The Richmond, Va. rapper covered an array of topics and happenings, including the ASTROWORLD festival tragedy, COVID-19, President Joe Biden, and more. Skillz announced the end of the “Rap Up’ series he began two decades ago via an Instagram post. From the IG post: Related Stories 2021 Rap Up feat @koron.don “The End Of An Era” [waving emoji] #20 Thank You for rocking with me for 20 years! This is the last one. Mad Skillz Out! *mic drop* If this is indeed the final drop fro...
VIDEO: The Ben ft Diamond Platnumz – Why
Check out the new video from The Ben featuring Diamond Platnumz titled “Why“. Then Ben drops a colourful visual for his released track “Why” joined by Diamond Platnumz, to render a wonderful piece. The “Why” video was shot on the beach and a well decorated environ, giving the video an interesting touch. The video was directed by Julien Bmjizzo. Watch, enjoy and share The Ben ft Diamond Platnumz – “Why” below. [embedded content]
TI Blaze – Sometimes (Remix) ft Olamide
Don’t miss this brand new remix from TI Blaze for his song “Sometimes” featuring Olamide out now. Promising Nigerian music talent, TI Blaze has made a remix for his buzzing tune “Sometimes” with YBNL boss Olamide. The singer had released the original tune a while ago and it has been popular among music fans. He takes it a notch higher by recruiting rapper Olamide for a remix to further give the record more momentum. As usual, Baddo comes through dropping a solid verse on the track. It was produced by Eskeez. Listen, enjoy TI Blaze – “Sometimes (Remix)” ft Olamide below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TI_Blaze_-_Sometimes_Remix_ft_Olamide_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jaywon – Somebody’s Daughter
Here is a brand new tune coming from Jaywon titled “Somebody’s Daughter” out now. Popular Nigerian singer Jaywon has returned to the fore with a new song for his fans called “Somebody’s Daughter“. The singer is like he is giving a reply to Tiwa’s song “Somebody’s Son“. However, Jaywon adds some masculine flavour to his new record and we like it. Listen, enjoy Jaywon – “Somebody’s Daughter” below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jaywon_-_Someones_Daughter_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD On Staying Sober For 36 Years: ‘I Live One Day At A Time’
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who will celebrate the 36th anniversary of his getting sober this Thursday (January 6), spoke to Spain’s Mariskal Rock about how he has managed and avoided the urge to relapse since 1986. “I think about it all the time,” he said about drinking alcohol. “It’s an addiction. When I’m watching the Phoenix Cardinals play on TV the other day, there’s constantly adverts for beer and for alcohol and stuff. And I know it’s there. And it’s a temptation. So you have to have all of the mental tools ready to get you through that instance. ‘Cause it’s all about instances. And I live one day at a time. I’ve lived one day at a time for 35 years now. And that’s all that matters. It’s the m...
Watch Ex-SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO Cover SEPULTURA’s ‘Territory’ In Maine
Video of former SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo performing the SEPULTURA classic “Territory” this past Friday (December 31) at Not Whole Studios in Harmony, Maine can be seen below. Although Rizzo‘s departure from SOULFLY wasn’t officially announced until August 7,2021, it was widely speculated that he was out of the group two days earlier when it was revealed that FEAR FACTORY‘s Dino Cazares would play guitar for SOULFLY on the band’s last U.S. tour, which kicked off on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rizzo addressed his split with SOULFLY in an interview with “The Ex-Man” podcast hosted by Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES). Speaking about the circumstances that led to his exit from SOULFLY, Rizzo said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Th...
KROKUS Singer MARC STORACE’s Solo Album ‘Live And Let Live’ To Receive North American Release Next Month
KROKUS frontman Marc Storace will release his first-ever solo album, “Live And Let Live”, in North America on February 5. The effort was made available in Switzerland last month. The official music video for the “Live And Let Live” can be seen below. Audio samples of the entire record are available at Cede.ch. “Live And Let Live” track listing: 01. Live And Let Live (3:41) 02. High On Love (3:57) 03. Lady Of The Night (4:44) 04. Carry The Burden (3:16) 05. Broken Wings (3:41) 06. No Place To Hide (3:22) 07. Don’t Wanna Go (4:40) 08. Love Over Money (3:53) 09. Time Waits For No One (4:14) 10. Paradise (2:59) In a recent interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon from Canada’s The Metal Voice, Storace said about how his solo album came about (as t...
Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary To Be Released This Year: It ‘Goes All The Way Through His Life Till The End’
Wendy Dio, widow and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, spoke to Argentinian journalist Lucas Gordon about the upcoming career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary rock icon. It is the first documentary about Dio to be fully authorized by the artist’s estate. BMG is both financier and executive producer of the film. “It’s coming out [later this] year,” she said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “I [recently] saw the first cut of it. It was very emotional. It’s very different from [Dio‘s autobiography]. ‘Cause the book finishes in 1986, with Ronnie playing Madison Square Garden. But the documentary goes all the way through his life till the end. And it was very emotional. I was watching it with my publicist and a ...
Dirty Honey Cover Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” on a Frozen Lake for NHL Winter Classic: Watch
Dirty Honey covered Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” on a frozen lake as part of the festivities for the NHL Winter Classic hockey game, hosted on New Year’s Day in Minneapolis. The Los Angeles-based band surely aren’t used to sub-freezing temperatures, but they turned in a lively and inspired version of the Purple Rain opener — a cover worthy of the hometown hero Prince himself. Lest we not forget, the Purple One performed his iconic Super Bowl XLI halftime show in inclement conditions back in 2007. The NHL Winter Classic takes place annually on New Year’s Day and pits two of the league’s teams against one another in an outdoor venue. In fact, it was former NHL player Tyler Lassiter that put Dirty Honey on TNT’s radar for the Winter Classic performance. Advertisement “I found out about Dirt...
Röyksopp Share New Song “(Nothing But) Ashes…”: Stream
Way back in 2014, Röyksopp announced that their fifth studio album, The Inevitable End, would be their last, but the Norwegian electronic duo have still made good on their promise to continue putting out music without the confines of an LP format. Over the weekend, Röyksopp returned with the new track “(Nothing But) Ashes…,” along with an eerie music video. “(Nothing But) Ashes…” is a wordless song that pairs droning, ambient synths with a gentle piano melody. Its music video focuses on a character wearing a helmet that looks like if Daft Punk had a steampunk phase. This anonymous character then embarks on a journey to a muggy forest, where they uncover a curious knife-like object. It’s hard to make heads or tails of any storyline here, but considering the video’s subtitle “Profound M...
