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Meta Quest Pro: Where to Buy the High-End VR Device Online
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. Meta Quest Pro, the “most enhanced” VR headset yet from Facebook’s parent company, went on sale earlier this week — but it’ll cost you a pretty penny. The VR headset, which “enables full-color mixed reality” that blends “virtual experience with your physical world,” retails for $1,499.99. Meta Quest Pro is the first in the brand’s line of high-end VR headsets. The multifunctional VR and MR device provides high-resolution, mixed reality and blends two worlds by allowing you to dip into the virtual realm without leaving your physical environment. Features incl...
Eminem Celebrates 20 Years of ‘8 Mile’ With Deluxe Edition Album
Eminem has unveiled a deluxe edition of his influential studio album 8 Mile to commemorate 20 years since its release. The record doubled as the soundtrack to the 2002 drama film of the same name, which starred Eminem and was loosely based on his life. The rapper executive produced the soundtrack himself, with assistance from producers like DJ Premier, Guru, Chucky Thompson and more. One cut from the album, “Lose Yourself,” went on to become one of the rapper’s most popular singles. For the anniversary edition, Eminem surprised fans with instrumentals of every song on the original soundtrack. The deluxe version also includes the demo version of “Lose Yourself. The original 8 Mile was bolstered with features from some of rap’s heavyweights, such as Nas, Rakim, Obie Trice and 50 Cent. It’s i...
Frank Ocean Announces ‘Homer Radio’ With Apple Music 1
Frank Ocean is heading into radio with the launch of his new Apple Music 1 show, Homer Radio. The new radio show opens up the office space and is set to feature weekly episodes with a run-time of one hour each. The first episode is out now on the platform and features Ivorian/Guadeloupean producer and DJ CRYSTALLMESS. “A one hour window into what plays around our office after hours,” said Frank Ocean. “Twin towering line array speakers hold court. Someone’s vacuuming the carpets adding a distant layer of white noise to the sound. Security is pacing off some boredom while pretending to check the rooms and the safes on a rehearsed patrol. A headset loaded with gadgetry helps a man who dons it to see, with its grids of light and lenses and loupes. Skulls on swivels make no sudden movements; h...
Mat The Alien Embarks On Inspirational Comeback Tour After Paralysis
When news broke about Mat the Alien’s horrific mountain biking accident in 2020, reports about his survival were grim. It seemed unbelievable that Mat, an influential and beloved DJ in the western Canadian festival scene with his heavy bass lines and goofy charisma, was fighting for his life. After six months in the hospital, he emerged a quadriplegic with a permanent spinal injury. The giant who used to tower at a height of 6’5 was now confined to a wheelchair with nerves only remaining in his upper torso and arms. Mat’s best friend, The Librarian, was constantly by his side and helped him adjust to his new life at home. Fans from across the world raised money to fund his accessibility needs, including wheelchair ramps and lowered studio tables. The donations e...
Apashe Takes Fans On a Full-Send Field Trip to the “Renaissance” Tour
Hello, class. Meet your substitute history teacher, Apashe. For one special night, Apashe transformed a rather ordinary Vancouver nightclub into his unique museum: part historical renaissance, part dystopian future. He is your docent, director and dominion to a dramatic destination. Apashe’s unique blend of classical and electronic music is rapidly becoming a favorite amongst festival-goers. His sold-out shows and crowd mastery are evidence that he is not only a special attraction, but also an artist worthy of the marquee. Innocent bystanders looking for an ordinary night out were likely confused by the red lightsaber-wielding DJ. That confusion doubled over by the sight of concertgoers waving their fingers to thrashing pianos and heart-pounding bass. But ticket-holders knew what the...
Celebrate Halloween 2022 With EDM.com’s Haunting Playlist
Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which means most of the spooky festivities will go take place this weekend. So we’ve hunted down the best deep, dark and eerie bass out there to ensure Halloween 2022 won’t go down without a proper throwdown. Whether you’re dressing up to rage in a hollowed out concert hall or staying back to party in your home’s shadows, we’ve got the perfect playlist of spine-chilling dubstep, dark experimental bass, haunting trance and all the ghoulish wubs any creature of the night could want. Conjuring music from Zeds Dead, Rezz, Ivy Lab, Mersiv, PEEKABOO, Caspa, SLANDER and more, our curated Halloween 2022 playlist is eerie bangers galore. Check it out below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”...
Sam Blacky Heats Up With Sultry Latin House Track, “Move Like That”
Coming in hot is surging house music producer Sam Blacky, whose new single, Move Like That,” is out now via Tom & Collins’ Terms & Conditions label. The track follows Blacky’s single from August, “Colombiana,” showcasing her affinity for combining Latin-inspired sounds with house music. ”This single was inspired once again by my love for Latin dance music, and that’s why we wanted to go with Terms & Conditions. I have known Tom & Collins for many years, so to finally come together on a project is the only thing that made sense for this track,” Blacky said in a statement. Inspired by Blacky’s global travels, “Move Like That” is a dancefloor heater infused with exotic sound design. Starting off with a ste...
Chloë Releases New Track “For the Night” With Latto
Today, Chloë and Latto have released their new track, “For the Night.” With the new track, Chloë continues to expand her musical catalog as “For the Night” follows behind “Surprise,” “Treat Me” and “Have Mercy.” Produced by London On Da Track, the smooth R&B/Pop song discusses relationship trials and love not being reciprocated. “I ask myself why we can’t be closer/I play those same games a thousand times over/And you crave those long nights with me, oh, don’t you?/You can leave your guard at the door/And let me love you for the night,” sings Chloë in the chorus. Alongside the single, the artists have released an accompanying music video, which cycles between moments dealing with the relationship, dance shot and real clips from Chloë teasing the single at the iHeartRadio Music Festival...
Henry Cavill Officially Returns As Superman In DCEU
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Lars Niki / Getty It’s going on 10 years since Henry Cavill breathed new life into the DC cinematic universe with the comic book classic film, Man of Steel. Finally, Warner Bros. is ready to revisit the franchise after years of fans demanding Superman’s proper return. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. has greenlighted the sequel to Man of Steel and Henry Cavill is slated to reprise his role as the last son of Krypton, Superman. The news comes on the heels of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Black Adam grossing $140 million for its opening weekend and Cavill making a cameo as Superman in the film’s post-credits scene. The crowd went absolutely bonkers for those few seconds that Superman shared a scene with Black Adam. Deadline hears that Cavill is still in fi...
Aftermarket Ye: Resale Websites Not Dropping Yeezy Sneakers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EBAY / eBay If you thought aftermarket sneaker resale sites would pass on selling adidas Yeezys despite Kanye West going full antisemite, you thought wrong. Clearly, there is just too much money to be made. With adidas saying it has cut ties and Foot Locker even going as far as removing Yeezy kicks from sales floors, it’s a matter of supply and demand. So the price of even those Yeezy bricks is going up—and you’ll surely find them on spots like StockX or eBay at premium prices—if you have no shame in rocking that guy’s footwear. Reports TMZ: We’ve spoken with several people at some of the resale industry’s biggest sites who all tell us the same thing — Yeezys are about to go way up in value. We’re told this will happen as supply for the shoes continue to ...
Wakanda Forever: The Navy Loves Rihanna’s Touching Tribute To Chadwick Boseman “Lift Me Up”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Getty Rihanna is back! The Navy waited six long years to hear new music from the Barbadian musician, and she did not let them down. Marvel Studios left the entire world buzzing when it teased on Wednesday that Rihanna will end her music hiatus on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with a new song, “Lift Me Up.” Def Jam Records, Roc Nation, and Hollywood Records announced the song would be the lead single on the soundtrack coming November 4, with Tems, Ryan Coogler, Oscar-winning Ludwig Göransson, and the bad gal herself penning the track. A press release describes “Lift Me Up” as “a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.” In the song, the multi-hyphenate sings, “Lift me up. Hold me down. Keep me c...
OVO Sound’s R&B Duo dvsn Releases New LP ‘Working On My Karma’
Canadian R&B duo dvsn has returned a little over a year after their last full-length LP with a new album. Working On My Karma is out for streaming today, featuring guest appearances from BLEU and Atlanta R&B group Jagged Edge. Composed of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, dvsn broke onto the scene around 2015 with the popular track “With Me,” which Drake streamed on his radio show OVO Sound. Less than a year later, Drake signed the emerging duo to his OVO record label. In the few years that followed, dvsn released three solo studio albums, along with last year’s collaborative effort with Ty Dolla $ign, Cheers to the Best Memories, which included a posthumous verse from Mac Miller on the song “I Believed It.” On their latest album, clocking in at approximately 40 minutes,...
