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Rihanna Tells Angry Media Voices to “Shush” in New Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Trailer
Exactly one month ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Halftime Show headliner Rihanna released the first official trailer for her hotly-anticipated set, which is notably the first to be sponsored by Apple Music. In the visual, shared on the Barbadian singer-songwriter’s social media accounts, Rihanna appears wearing a dramatic fur coat in the shadows of a spotlight, as cut-together soundbites from angry broadcasters and news reporters detail RiRi’s absence from the spotlight and long-awaited return. Amidst all the noise, Rihanna appears under the bright lights and tells the world to “shush” with one finger over her mouth, before a snippet of her hit Anti track “Needed Me” closes the clip. Stitched together, the many media voices say, “It’s been 2,190 days… It’s been over six years… Rihanna is w...
Offset and Hit-Boy Join Forces on Party Track “2 LIVE”
Offset has teamed up with Hit-Boy for a new single called “2 LIVE.” Debuting as part of Hit-Boy’s Mixed & Mastered collaboration with Patrón, the track hears the rapper and producer drop bars about balling out on a night in Atlanta. “She get crazy, I blew eighty / We got faded, I woke up, bought her Mercedes,” Offset raps. “Racks on top of the table, she got Birkins, alligators / She was a waiter, but she left you for my paper.” “2 LIVE” is the first song Offset has released following the tragic death of his cousin and Migos collaborator Takeoff. His last album, Father of 4, dropped in 2019. Hit-Boy, meanwhile, recently joined forces with Nas for November’s King’s Disease III. He also produced a standout track on Beyoncé’s Renaissance, “THIQUE.” Stream Offset and Hit-Boy’s new song “2 ...
8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Margo Price, Belle and Sebastian, 03 Greedo, and More
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums, mixtapes, and EPs from Margo Price, Belle and Sebastian, 03 Greedo & Mike Free, BabyTron, Rozi Plain, One Step Closer, Oliver Coates, and Daniel Pioro. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.) Margo Price: Strays [Loma Vista] In her usual righteous fashion, Margo Price tackles a bevy of issues on her fourth al...
Green Day Cover Elvis Costello’s “Alison” on Nimrod-Era Demo: Stream
Later this month, Green Day will release Nimrod 25 – 25th Anniversary Edition, a retrospective box set celebrating their 1997 album that includes previously unreleased demos and a live set from the era. Today, the band has shared one of those demos, a cover of Elvis Costello’s 1977 ballad “Alison.” In “Alison (Demo),” Green Day go all in on Elvis Costello’s gentle crooning. The percussion in the original lends the track a soft rock vibe, but in the punk band’s cover, Billie Joe Armstrong’s unmistakable voice sits alone atop only a muted guitar, emphasizing the sweetness of Costello’s tale of unrequited love. Check it out below. The Green Day frontman notably performed “Alison” alongside Elvis Costello during a 2006 taping of the VH1 Classic series Decades Rock Live. Advertisement Rela...
Belle and Sebastian Premiere New Album Late Developer: Stream
Surprise! Less than a year after their latest album A Bit of Previous, Belle and Sebastian return today with another new full-length called Late Developers. Listen to it in full below via Bandcamp. Clocking in at 11 songs, Late Developers was recorded during the same sessions as A Bit of Previous. But as punk rocker and B&S superfan Jeff Rosenstock writes in the album’s liner notes, Late Developers “doesn’t feel like a collection of lesser-than songs that weren’t good enough to go on the ‘real’ record,” instead evoking the freedom and proficiency of skilled painters on “a jumbo-sized canvas.” Lead single “I Don’t Know What You See In Me” puts that metaphor into effect, swapping out Belle and Sebastian’s typical indie-pop jangle for a heavy dose of ’80s synth-po...
Rome and Duddy Announce Cactus Cool EP, Share New Single “Coast of Mexico”: Stream
Rome and Duddy, the new collaborative project of Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads’ Dustin Bushnell, are kicking off the new year with the announcement of their debut collaborative EP, Cactus Cool, arriving on March 3rd. The news comes with their latest single, “Coast of Mexico,” in tow. Cactus Cool was produced by Vance Powell (Jack White, Phish) and Leroy Powell (Sturgill Simpson) and composed in a mountain cabin in Idyllwild, California. The frontmen duo, who also host The Rome and Duddy Show on the Consequence Podcast Network, previously teased the upcoming project in an Origins interview for the debut single, “Cannabis Tree.” “We aimed to merge our loves of Reggae, Americana, country, and folk into new original music,” they said. “Something familiar yet new and exciting...
Måneskin Recruit Tom Morello for New Single “Gossip”: Stream
Måneskin have enlisted the chops of Tom Morello for their new single “Gossip.” It’s the latest taste of the Italian rockers’ upcoming album, Rush! “Gossip” continues Måneskin’s brand of catchy danceable rock, but adds some signature distorted guitar sections from the Rage Against the Machine axeman. After a tease of his playing at the 1:09 mark, Morello returns at 2:17 with a more emphatic solo. Lyrically, vocalist Damiano David invites us to Los Angeles, the “city of lies” where “you can be a movie star” and “put plastic on your face.” On the chorus, he sings, “Sip the gossip, drink ’til you choke/ Sip the gossip, burn down your throat/ You’re not iconic, you are just like them all/ Don’t act like you don’t know.” Check out “Gossip” below. Advertisement Måneskin are up...
The 2023 BRIT Award Nominees Have Been Announced to Widespread Criticism
The BRIT Awards is receiving backlash after unsuccessfully recognizing a single woman in the Artist of the Year category. All the BRIT nominees have now been announced ahead of the forthcoming ceremony on January 12 – with the organization having abandoned gendered categories for the second consecutive year. For the top prize for this year — that celebrates the best in UK music — the only nominees are men: with Central Cee, Fred again.., George Ezra, Harry Styles, and Stormzy all up for the award. The shortlist represents a big step backwards, after Adele won the award in the gender-neutral category in 2022. Commenting on the news, Tim Burgess, frontman of the legendary Brit Pop band, The Charlatans, said: “So the BRITS introduced an Artist of the Year category as a ...
Peep The Trailer For The Final Season Of Hulu’s ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Huli / hulu The Wu-Tang is back! However, it’s not with a brand new group album, but for hardcore Wu fans it may be the next best thing. The third and final season of Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga is upon us, and fans who’ve been following the hit series are in for quite the swan song. In the trailer for the final season, we find our favorite Clansmen reaping the benefits of their hard work. But they soon find out that with success comes expectations, jealousy and turmoil. In other words, mo’ money, mo’ problems. The official synopsis for the season explains: Off the release of their debut album and their continued rise to fame, we follow the Wu-Tang Clan over the course of their five-year plan as they face and overcome different challenges. While each...
DJ Tunez & D3an – International Arrivals Vol. 3 EP
Superstar DJ, DJ Tunez unleashes a fresh new EP, “International Arrivals” Vol. 3. DJ Tunez and D3an begin the year with the release of a 3-track EP titled “International Arrivals” Vol. 3 a sequel to their previous second installment “International Arrivals Vol. 2“. This is a feel-good project with engaging instrumentals that are lovely. Tracklist Santorini Paris New York City However, you can as well check out their previous joint Ep – “Love Language Vol. 2“. Listen and share DJ Tunez ft D3an – “International Arrivals Vol. 3” below.
DJ Lawy – First Mixtape 2023 (Mixtape)
Lawy Sounds delivers a fresh new mix from DJ Lawy titled – “First Mixtape 2023.” Nigerian DJ, DJ Lawy returns with a brand new mixtape titled “First Mixtape 2023.” It is his first discharge for the year and a follow-up to his previous mix with Hyperman Tiz – “Live Section Mix.” His latest mixtape is a fantastic compiled playlist containing hot-banging tracks of 2022 and a few releases of the new year. The mix notable features singers BNXN, DJ Spinall, Seyi Vibez, Zinoleesky, Ntosh Gazi, DJ Tarico, Mr Eazi, Bella Shmurda, Omah Lay, Asake, Major Lazer, Small Doctor, among others. Listen to DJ Lawy – “First Mixtape 2023” below.Download
Kodopearl ft Mr Funny – Fanda
The song “Fanda” is the latest newly released single by Kodopearl. Nigerian fast-rising singer Kodopearl drops a brand new single titled “Fanda“. The new record features IG comedy actor Mr Funny (Sabinus). It is an impressive piece of music with good humor from Mr Funny. This fills in as a follow-up to his previous release singles “Chizoba”, “Mbada”, and “Mikwansa”. Hope you like it and add it to your playlist. Listen to and share Kodopearl ft Mr Funny – “Fanda” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kodopearl_-_Fanda_ft_Mr_Funny__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
