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Open Mike Eagle Shares Madlib-Produced New Song “Circuit City”: Listen
Open Mike Eagle has released a new single called “Circuit City.” The Madlib-produced track is set to appear on his upcoming project, Component Systems With the Auto Reverse, and includes guest verses from Video Dave and Still Rift. Check out “Circuit City” below. Component Systems With the Auto Reverse is due out this Friday, October 7, via Open Mike Eagle’s label Auto Reverse. The 14-track project includes “I’ll Fight You,” “Burner Account” (with Armand Hammer), and “Multi-Game Arcade Cabinet,” which features R.A.P. Fererria, Still Rift, and Video Dave. The new release follows 2020’s Anime, Trauma and Divorce. Read “Open Mike Eagle on the Economics of Being an Indie Rapper” over on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Winners: See the Full List Here
The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards took place tonight. As usual, some of the biggest names in the world of rap music were honored, though the only awards of the night were handed to Glorilla (Breakout Artist), Drink Champs (Hip Hop Platform), and DJ Drama (DJ of the Year). Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar cleaned up with six awards, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, and Best Hip Hop Video. Drake won three awards. Find the full list of winners below. The show’s performances included a star-studded Loud Records tribute featuring Wu-Tang Clan, Dead Prez, Lil Kim, and Fat Joe. Pusha T’s performance included a surprise Clipse reunion. Best Hip Hop Video A$AP Rocky: “D.M.B.”WINNER: Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar: “Family Ties”City Girls ft. Usher: “Goo...
Listen to Thundercat’s Ryuichi Sakamoto Cover From New Tribute Album To the Moon and Back
A new Ryuichi Sakamoto tribute album called To the Moon and Back is set to drop December 2 via Milan Records, featuring a reworked version of his song “Thousand Knives” by Thundercat. The album also includes new versions of Sakamoto’s songs from Devonté Hynes, the Cinematic Orchestra, Alva Noto, David Sylvian, and more. Check out the full tracklist and Thundercat’s “Thousand Knives” below. Sakamoto released his debut solo studio album, Thousand Knives, in October 1978. A version of the song also appeared on Yellow Magic Orchestra’s 1981 album BGM. Last month, Sakamoto shared new music that he made for the new Netflix anime series Exception. His album, Exception (Soundtrack From the Netflix Anime Series), arrives on Friday, October 14, via Milan Records. Read about Sakamoto’s score for the ...
Watch Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, More Pay Tribute to Loud Records at BET Awards 2022
Wu-Tang Clan, Lil’ Kim, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, and more performed a tribute to Steve Rifkind’s influential label Loud Records at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. David Banner and Lil’ Flip, Mobb Deep’s Havoc, Dead Prez, M.O.P., and Three 6 Mafia also performed during the segment honoring the 30th anniversary of the label that signed Wu-Tang to their groundbreaking contract and released multiple foundational records. Check it out below. Dead Prez opened the set with a performance of “Hip-Hop,” featuring the distinctive bassline that would become the de facto theme music for Chappelle’s Show. Joey Bada$$ joined Havoc and Lil’ Kim for their performance of Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” [Remix], followed by M.O.P.’s ode to armed robbery “Ante Up,” joined by Remy Ma, who rapped her her verse from...
Worlasi ft Kwabena Kwabena – Caveman (J3j3)
Don’t miss this brand new single from Worlasi titled – Cavemen. Worlasi teams up with Kwabena Kwabena on his newly released single titled “Caveman” (j3j3). It is his first single release for the year, following his previous track “Never Running Out”. The new record “Caveman” represents the confidence to breach boundaries and erasing the line between local and global standards, described by Worlasi. However, it is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. Listen and share Worlasi ft Kwabena Kwabena – Caveman (J3j3) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Worlasi_-_Caveman_j3j3_ft_Kwabena_Kwabena__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Zuchu – Kwikwi
Don’t miss this brand single from Zuchu titled Kwikwi. Tanzanian songstress, Zuchu, drops a brand new single for her fans’ listening pleasure titled Kwikwi. She delivers good vocals and notable lyrics, which you love upon hearing it. The new record is an impressive track that serves as a follow-up to her recently released single with the “5 Star” crooner Adekunle Gold titled “Love“. However, this deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share Zuchu’s new song – Kwikwi below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Zuchu_-_Kwikwi_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Ajesings – Feed Your Soul EP
Check out this brand new EP from Ajesings titled – Feed Your Soul. Nigerian singer, Ajesings delivers a brand new solo extended play titled “Feed Your Soul”, it is a groovy and impressive 4-tracks play with a runtime of 10 minutes. This comes shortly after his previous “Street Anthem” EP that was released in May this year. Tracklist Cry Airoplane Key No Stress However, this should be added to your playlist. Listen to and share Ajesings – Feed Your Soul EP below.
Ajesings – Airoplane
Don’t miss this brand new single from Ajesings called – Airoplane, out now. The new song “Airoplane” is the second track on the latest released “Feed Your Soul” EP from Nigerian singer, Ajesings. It is an impressive amapiano for listening pleasure. This fills in as a follow-up to his new track titled “Cry” on his EP. However, he dedicates it to his fans & supporters and we recommend you add this to your playlist. Listen to and share Ajesings’ new single – Airoplane below.
Pearl Jam, David Byrne + Devo, Maya Hawke, and More Contribute to Abortion Access Benefit Album
Pearl Jam, David Byrne + Devo, Maya Hawke, and a host of other artists have contributed to an abortion access benefit album available for 24 hours only starting Friday, October 7th at 12:00 a.m. PT via Bandcamp. 100% of the net proceeds from the charity compilation will benefit non-profit organizations working to provide abortion care access to all. Fitting titled Good Music to Ensure Safe Abortion Access to All, the album features previously unreleased recordings including never-before-heard new songs, covers, remixes, live versions, and unreleased demos. In addition to the aforementioned artists, it includes exclusive tracks from Sleater-Kinney, Tegan and Sara, Soccer Mommy, Wet Leg, and Cat Power. Other contributors include R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie, Animal Collective, My Mo...
Japanese Breakfast Shares Delicate Cover of Brandi Carlile’s “The Story”: Stream
Japanese Breakfast has today shared a cover of Brandi Carlile’s 2007 single “The Story” as part of The North Face’s 2022 “It’s More Than a Jacket” campaign. While Carlile’s voice is quite different from Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner’s, the latter’s version of the song is still faithful to the original’s emphatic emotion. Instead of the pummeling electric guitars that mark the climax in Carlile’s version, Zauner enlists a string section to back her acoustic guitar, giving the song a milder feel. “It was a joy to take on the iconic ballad, ‘The Story,’” Michelle Zauner said in a statement. “I think the song captures the depths of human tenacity and the spirit of the journey so well. We wanted to keep our rendition sparse and acoustic. A beautiful string arrangement written by Craig He...
Turnstile Rip Through the Pouring Rain to Kick Off Fall 2022 Tour in Brooklyn: Recap, Photos + Video
Turnstile are keeping the momentum going for their superb 2021 album, GLOW ON, with a fall headlining North American tour. The outing kicked off Monday night (October 3rd) in the pouring rain at the outdoor New York venue Brooklyn Mirage, but the wet and chilly weather didn’t stop the Baltimore band from delivering one if its signature high-energy shows. Indie rocker Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan) got the evening going with 10-song set, before giving way to hip-hop artist JPEGMafia, who got the crowd moving with a 16-song performance. At certain points in the show, JPEGMafia jumped down to the barricade to get up close and personal with fans, who welcomed him with a warm response. The rain let up for a brief moment right before Turnstile took the stage, only to return for the duration of ...
Blake Shelton Sells Master Recordings Ownership to Influence Media Partners
Country hitmaker Blake Shelton has sold the ownership of his commercially-released master recordings from 2001-2019 to Influence Media Partners, the company announced Tuesday (Oct. 4). Over his career, Shelton has enjoyed 72 Hot Country Songs entries, including 14 No. 1s and 33 top 10s; 58 Country Airplay entries, including 28 No. 1s (3rd-most all-time) and 36 top 10s; two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200; and seven No. 1 albums on Top Country Albums. The catalog sale includes tracks like “Boys ‘Round Here,” “Honeybee,” “Nobody But You” (with Gwen Stefani), “God’s Country” and “Austin,” among others. Additionally, Shelton will team up with Influence Media for a joint venture that will serve to promote his music while still allowing him to earn a share of the profit generated fro...
