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Armani Caesar Delivers Sequel Album to 2020’s ‘The Liz’
Two years after dropping her debut LP The Liz, Armani Caesar has returned with a sequel to the hard-hitting rap project. While 2020’s effort landed Caesar on the radar of both fans and music critics alike, The Liz 2 sees the rapper come into her music style, further experimenting with sound, lyrics and production. “It’s been a long time coming,” Caesar said. “The Liz 2 displays my growth lyrically, sonically, vocally and as a woman. I’m more vulnerable in my music this time around.” Since The Liz, Caesar has racked up an impressive list of guest appearances on songs from some of hip-hop’s greats. She boasts verses on “Lil Cease” from Westside Gunn’s Flygod Is An Awesome God 2 and “Anza” off of Conway The Machine’s From King To A GOD. Both Gunn and Conway The Machine appear on The Liz 2, as...
How Doja Cat’s ‘Vegas’ Transcended ‘Elvis’ to Become Her Latest Pop Radio Hit
The past two years have been a whirlwind of success for Doja Cat, who emerged from TikTok virality to become one of radio’s most beloved artists of the young decade so far. And she’s been on the type of hot streak that has her in rarefied territory: With five top five hits on Pop Airplay off her latest album, the RCA-released Planet Her, her album became just the seventh to ever accomplish that feat, a mark she set over the course of an entire calendar year — an impressive achievement in an era when attention spans are short and longevity is fleeting. This week, Doja Cat adds to her run of success as her latest single “Vegas,” off the Elvis soundtrack (also out on RCA), became her sixth No. 1 single at Pop Airplay — replacing her collaboration with Post Malone, “I Like You (A Happier Song)...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Bonobo, Gorgon City & More
This week in dance music: The first full-fledged Amsterdam Dance Event kicked off in the Dutch capital on Tuesday (watch for our full recap early next week), Claude VonStroke’s iconic Dirtybird label was acquired by the San Francisco-based EMPIRE, Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz hit the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and we went deep with one of the actual inventors of electronic music Jean-Michel Jarre. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And bangerz with a Z? We’ve got those too. Let’s dig in. Bonobo, “Defender” Before Bonobo completes his North American tour this weekend, he’s leaving a parting gift. New single “Defender,” out on his Outlier label in partnership with Ninja Tune, is another surprise drop following previous loosie “ATK.” Both deli...
Swifties Can‘t Get Enough of Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’: ‘There Are No Skips In This Album’
Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th album Midnights at midnight ET on Friday (Oct. 21), and Swifties have spent every hour since devouring the LP’s 13 songs and seven bonus tracks. Naturally, the ardent fandom took their opinions to social media, with one fan declaring on Twitter, “THERE ARE NO SKIPS IN THIS ALBUM.” Several Swifties honed in particularly on highlight “Anti-Hero.” “When Taylor said, ‘IT’S ME, HI, I’M THE PROBLEM IT’S ME. AT TEA TIME, EVERYBODY AGREES. I’LL STARE DIRECTLY AT THE SUN BUT NEVER IN THE MIRROR. IT MUST BE EXHAUSTING ALWAYS ROOTING FOR THE ANTI HERO.’ my self-sabotaging a– felt that deeply,” one wrote. Another called the track “officially the anthem of my life.” A separate Swiftie made a number of callbacks to past fan-favorite songs when dissecting Midnights, saying,...
Ask Billboard: Taylor Swift’s Career Streaming, Airplay & Sales, Ahead of the Chart Debut of ‘Midnights’
Submit questions about Billboard charts, as well as general music musings, to askbb@billboard.com. Please include your first and last name, as well as your city, state and country, if outside the U.S. Or, tweet @gthot20. Let’s open the latest mailbag. Hi @gthot20, Taylor Swift will release her 10th album next friday. Could you update her Top 10 most streamed/best selling songs in the US? We will be very grateful ❤️ — Taylor Swift Charts (@TChartSwift) October 14, 2022 Taylor Swift’s Career Streaming, Airplay & Sales Totals There’s a good chance you’re listening to Midnights if you’re reading this, so let’s not make this too much of an interruption and get right to it. Here is a rundown of Taylor Swift‘s career album sales and top songs measured by on-demand official strea...
Diddy Pays Surprise Visit To Bronx Charter School He Co-Counded
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Coppola / Getty While Diddy has been on a serious promotional run he made sure also to lend his celebrity for good. He paid a surprise visit to his old charter school in the Bronx. As per The Bronx Times, the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul is back in New York City. On Wednesday, Oct. 19 Diddy stopped by Capital Preparatory Bronx Charter School in the Co-Op City section of the borough. He stopped in unannounced and took the entire student body by surprise while they attended a mandatory meeting in their auditorium. As expected, the kids were excited to see Diddy at their school and greeted him with screams and much applause. “I know that that’s a cure for what’s going on in our community — is education,” Combs said during the impromptu presentation....
Opp Kari Lake Claims MLK Would Be An “American First Republican” If He Were Still Alive
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mario Tama / Getty White conservatives keep trying to claim Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as their Blackest bosom buddy who would certainly be in alignment with their beliefs if he were alive today. But all they really ever prove is that they know absolutely nothing about who King was before he was assassinated by a white supremacist, who, if we’re being honest, would be far more likely to be a dedicated right-winger. Think about it like this: If I were to walk up to some Republican MAGA minion right now and say, “Hey man, I just wanted to say that ‘in their relations with Negroes, white people discovered that they had rejected the very center of their own ethical professions,’” that person might think I’m just some Marxist, communist, anti-white, BLM-...
Fivio Foreign Bombs Brooklyn Nets Halftime Show, Blames Audio Crew
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Fivio Foreign’s rocky halftime performance during the Brooklyn Nets home opener had many questioning what went wrong, and the artist suggesting that the stadium’s audio crew might be at fault. On Wednesday night, the highly popular rapper and Brooklyn native took to center court during halftime of the Nets’ first home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. There was a lot of anticipation for his set, as it had been reported that he would be sporting a new diamond chain crafted to honor the team’s first decade in Brooklyn while rapping to the packed Barclays Center crowd. Other fixtures with ties to the franchise will also wear the chain throughout the 2022-2023 season. Fivio started to perform a medley of three of his hits – “Say M...
Travis Scott Privately Settles First Astroworld Lawsuit With Victim’s Family
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joce jfizzy/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Victims of the Astroworld tragedy are starting to see some light at the end of tunnel. Travis Scott has privately settled his first lawsuit. As spotted on Vulture the rapper has started to offer compensation to those who suffered trauma and loss at his 2021 festival that left an alleged 5,000 individuals hurt or dead. On Thursday, October 20 attorney Tony Buzbee posted to social making the announcement that they settled on behalf of the family of Axel Acosta. “The Buzbee Law Firm announced today that the claims brought by the family of Axel Acosta against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and others involved in the Astroworld tragedy have settled” the caption read. “The terms are confidential. Victim Axel Acosta was a belov...
Samklef – Waist Breaker
Top music producer, Samklef drops a brand new single titled – Waist Breaker, out now. Samklef comes through with a brand new single he calls Waist Breaker. The new record is his first release song of the year. And it is dedicated to his fans. It is an impressive tune following his previously released tracks like Only Fans, Dorime, Adura, Catching Feelings, and Oluwole among others. However, this should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Samklef – Waist Breaker below.
Krizbeatz ft 1da Banton & Mbosso – Abena
Catch up with the new tune dropped by Krizbeatz titled – Abena. The great music producer Krizbeatz has released another club-friendly single called “Abena,” which features 1da Banton and Mbosso. This is song is taken from his forthcoming EP – King Of New Wave. The new song, though, is a follow-up to his earlier single, “Wild Party,” which features Bella Shmurda and Rayvanny. His most recent song is a fantastic piece and should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Krizbeatz – Abena ft. 1da Banton & Mbosso below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Krizbeatz_-_Abena_ft_1da_Banton_Mbosso__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Guchi – I Swear ft Yemi Alade
Artist Guchi from Ghana unveils a brand new tune titled “I Swear”. This year Guchi has been doing well entertaining her beloved listeners with good music, today she returns with an impressive bop titled “I Swear” which features Yemi Alade. The new record serves as a follow-up to her previously released singles she calls Speedometer and shattered Finally, it is a stunning piece of music for your listening pleasure and should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Guchi ft Yemi Alade – I Swear below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Guchi_-_I_swear_ft_Yemi_Alade__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
