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Crush & J-Hope Offer a Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Rush Hour’ Music Video: Watch
Get up! The content surrounding Crush’s new track, “Rush Hour” keeps on coming. Last week, fans were treated to a dance practice video featuring the South Korean rapper alongside BTS‘ J-Hope expertly hitting the funky track’s choreography. On Monday (Sept. 27), the goodies continued with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Rush Hour.” Crush kicked off the video by giving fans an explanation of the visual’s concept. “On a very desolate road, my imagination takes wing, which resolved the complicated and frustrating situation,” the translation reads. Of the track itself, Crush added that “Rush Hour” is a “funky song and it also had elements of hip-hop mixed into it,” before giving a hearty recommendation to the video’s viewers to give the song a spin. J-Hope also gave his perspective o...
Kelly Clarkson Proves She’s a ‘Survivor’ in New Destiny’s Child Cover: Watch
Kelly Clarkson‘s a survivor, she’s not gonna give up, she’s not gonna stop, she’s gonna work harder. For the latest installment of The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s live music series, Kellyoke, the Grammy winning vocalist performed a fierce cover of “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child on Tuesday (Sept. 27). Flanked by a backup singer on either side, Clarkson brought the intensity from the very beginning of the song to the very end. “Now that you’re outta my life, I’m so much better,” she sang, green lights flashing chaotically around her onstage. “You thought that I’d be weak without ya, but I’m stronger.” All the while, the “Stronger” singer’s band Y’all added a rock n’ roll flair to the track with razor-sharp electric guitar and pounding drums. “I’m a survivor, I’m gonna make it,” Clarkson belted. “I ...
NFT Artist Diana Sinclair Signs With UTA Ahead of Christie’s Auction
Diana Sinclair, a leading visual artist in the Web3 space, has signed with UTA and is set to auction off nine of her NFTs at Christie’s beginning this week. Sinclair, 18, was recognized by Fortune as one of the top 50 most influential people in the NFT space alongside artists like Beeple. Her work focuses on themes like self-identity and social justice, and she is the curator behind Digital Diaspora, a Juneteenth exhibition that highlights the work of Black artists and creatives in the NFT community. Last year, Sinclair also collaborated with estate of Whitney Houston to create a digital video that comprised rare archival photos of the late singer that sold for roughly $1 million. And beginning on Wednesday, the artist will debut an NFT col...
Kid Cudi Shares ‘Entergalactic’ Tracklist Featuring Don Toliver, Steve Aoki and More
Less than a week out from the release of Entergalactic, Kid Cudi has released a tracklist for the album. The project is slated to drop this Friday, September 30, doubling as Cudi’s tenth studio album and the soundtrack for his eponymous Entergalactic series on Netflix. The adult animated series, which also premieres on the streamer on Friday, sees Cudi voice Jabari, an artist on the brink of success when he runs into his new neighbor Meadow, a photographer and potential love interest. The Entergalactic LP spans 15 tracks, opening with an “Entergalactic Theme.” Ty Dolla $ign features on “Willing to Trust,” which Cudi debuted last week, followed by 2 Chainz on “Can’t Wait.” Ty Dolla $ign makes a second appearance on “Can’t Shake Her,” while Don Toliver assists in rounding out the album with ...
Brett Favre Has SiriusXM Show Put On Hold Amid Mississippi Welfare Scandal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Owens / Getty Brett Favre is at the center of a welfare scandal in Mississippi that reportedly diverted millions intended for state welfare recipients into his own pockets. As part of the reaction to this revelation, the former NFL star had his SiriusXM radio show put on hold as the investigation forges ahead. Brett Favre, 52, was mentioned as part of a scathing report from Mississippi Today earlier in the month which revealed that former Gov. Phil Bryant attempted to divert funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program towards the construction of a volleyball stadium for Favre. State prosecutors allege that Bryant’s actions are part of a massive welfare fraud scheme that added up to millions. The scandal stretched far beyo...
RICHFAME ft Zinoleesky – Up & Down
Don’t miss this brand new single from RICHFAME titled – Up & Down. Nigerian fast-rising singer, RICHFAME, comes through with a brand new single titled “Up & Down“. The song is his second release of the year. It is an impressive piece of music, he features Marlian Music artist Zinoleesky. This fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track “Back 2 Da Matter“. However, the new record Up & Down was produced by Niphkeys. Listen and share RICHFAME ft Zinoleesky – Up & Down below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RICHFAME_-_UP_DOWN_ft_Zinoleesky__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Rexxie ft Nektunez – Gotta Move On (Afropiano Remix)
Don’t miss this brand new Afropiano Remix from Rexxie titled – Gotta Move On. Nigerian star producer, Rexxie, drops a brand new track titled Gotta Move On, a remix of the original song by Diddy & Bryson Tiller. The Afropiano remix track features a talented music producer Nektunez. It fills in as a follow-up to his new underway titled Abracadabra alongside Skiibii & Naira Marley. However, this should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Rexxie ft Nektunez – Gotta Move On below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rexxie_-_Gotta_Move_On_-_Afropiano_Remix_ft_Nektunez__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Ye Previews New Songs Recorded With James Blake
Ye continues to make splash with his attendance at the Burberry Spring/Summer 2023 in London just last night when he took over the DJ booth at the afterparty. Footage of Ye spinning tunes at the afterparty shows the artist previewing a new track he produced with James Blake. Those in attendance were able to hear a short snippet of the song, which was later confirmed by Blake himself that it was not a “sample” but rather a whole new song. Blake took to Twitter to retweet a video of Ye behind the DJ decks playing their new song, “Always.” He wrote, It’s my birthday and [West] is playing tracks we made I’m good for presents thanks.” In another series of tweets, Blake revealed that he produced the track along with two other songs. This would mark the first time both artists have released music...
Heart’s Nancy Wilson Shares Taylor Hawkins Tribute “Amigo Amiga”: Exclusive
Heart founding member Nancy Wilson has today released “Amigo Amiga,” a tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins ahead of the Los Angeles Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert. Wilson began penning the powerful, heartfelt homage the night of Hawkins’ passing, with the song’s title stemming from nicknames the two gave each other. “I heard myself in tears saying ‘too soon too soon’ which became a refrain in the song,” Wilson tells Consequence. “I spent quite a few sleepless nights trying to express it all. He was a wonderful friend and we always had funny pet names for each other like ‘Amigo’ and ‘Amiga’ as well as ‘Luv’ and ‘Dahling.’” As melancholic as the piano and acoustic guitar are, “Amigo Amiga” is uplifting in nature, with its verses remembering the traits that defined Hawkin...
The War on Drugs Share I Don’t Live Here Anymore (Deluxe): Stream
Though it hasn’t been long since The War on Drugs shared their most recent album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, the rock band have prepared a deluxe box set for the record. I Don’t Live Here Anymore (Deluxe) — which includes previously unreleased songs “Oceans of Darkness” and “Slow Ghost” — is available to stream today, before physical copies arrive September 30th. The deluxe version I Don’t Live Here Anymore incudes the album’s original tracklist on a double-LP format with heavy weight 180-gram vinyl, as well as a 7-inch single with “Oceans of Darkness” b/w “Slow Ghost.” You’ll also get a cassette with the full album plus “Slow Ghost.” Aside from the music, the box set comes with a 16-page booklet with never-before-seen in-studio photos, a 24-inch-by-36-inch poster, six perforated postc...
LAUV on Existential Crises, Inner Child Therapy, and His Meditation Club Hotline
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS LAUV joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album, All 4 Nothing, as well as his recent tour and new meditation hotline. Advertisement Related Video The alt-pop musician tells us about the existential crisis that led to the record, using inner child therapy and meditation, and being able to talk to his younger self through the songs. He also discusses how he approached writing about his drug use, as well as LAUV’s Meditation Club, a hotline that fans can call to get guided meditations from him regularly. Listen to LAUV on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via the YouTube...
Does Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance Mean a Tour Is Coming?
The last time Rihanna fans could buy tickets to see her in concert was 2016 when she hadn’t even launched her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty that catapulted her to billionaire status and Travis Scott was still a support act. Now, more than six years later, RiRi’s set to return to the stage on Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium outside Phoenix for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show — and possibly kicking off more performances to follow. With more than 100 million viewers tuning into the halftime show and its reputation for world-class artistry and production, Rihanna’s next gig is easily the biggest platform available for superstar artists looking to announce mega world tours and sell millions of tickets. In 2012, Madonna was the first modern act to use `a Super Bowl performanc...
