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NAQT VANE (Hiroyuki SAWANO & Harukaze) Talk Searching for Freedom on New Single ‘Break Free’
Hiroyuki SAWANO, a composer of music for various video productions, continues to be the center of attention due to his “SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]” project, which is focused on vocal music. Harukaze is an up-and-coming singer who Hiroyuki has nothing but praise for, calling her “constantly captivating.” Today, we take a look at NAQT VANE, the new music project that brings together these two unparalleled talents. What led to you two meeting each other? Hiroyuki SAWANO: I was talking to a producer from Avex who I met when I was producing music for Do As Infinity. I said that I wanted to create a new music project, and they helped me out, which is how I discovered Harukaze. Harukaze had been uploading cover versions of Western songs on Instagram. Her voice was spellbinding, and when I talked to her ...
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Is Providing 2 Million Meals for Needy Pets
Miranda Lambert‘s MuttNation Foundation is working to provide 2 million pet meals to help families going through economic challenges to stay with their beloved pets. This donation is in partnership with Greater Good Charities via the global nonprofit’s GOODS Program. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “During times of crisis, it’s important to keep families and their pets together,” Lambert said via a statement. “We are proud to partner with Greater Good Charities and hope our GOODS Program donation will help families and their pets stay united in their homes during these challenging times.” The donation will be sent to more than 30 GOODS Ambassadors, with pet food pantries in over 30 cities, in order to assist those in need. The GOODS Pro...
Benny The Butcher Wants to Become the Best Rapper & Executive
Benny The Butcher has hit a transitional period in his career. At the tail end of 2021, the Buffalo, New York product landed a major label deal with Def Jam Records, leading to a plethora of guest features and the fourth installment in his beloved Tana Talk series the following year. Today, Benny is assuming a new role as a music executive with his Black Soprano Family label and its new album Long Live DJ Shay, released earlier this month. Getting to this point was something the rapper knew would eventually happen, especially after his productive year. And Benny’s fully confident things are supposed to happen this exact way. “I wanted all this, so I focused a little harder,” Benny The Butcher tells Billboard about his evolution. “I realized the arena I’m in,...
Mac DeMarco x Snail Mail Quietly Release Playful Single “A Cuckhold’s Refrain”
A little-known collaboration between Mac DeMarco and Snail Mail, the solo project of indie singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, has premiered online. The single, entitled “A Cuckhold’s Refrain – Peppermint Patty,” was reportedly recorded two years ago in DeMarco’s garage, per Pitchfork, and was posted on Monday to a rarely-used YouTube channel. Alongside the two lead singers, the song features musical duo DOMi & JD Beck and Kansas-born pop artist Deaton Chris Anthony. True to its name, “A Cuckhold’s Refrain” tells the story of a man forced to sleep in the shed after his wife takes on another lover. It’s unclear exactly what “Peppermint Patty” means, though that could be the alias of the group of musicians. Lo-fi guitar and drums offer DeMarco and Jordan a laidback groovy backtrack over wh...
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LeVar Burton On Ye Claiming Not To Read, “I’m Sure [Donda West] Read A Book Or Two”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty As Ye aka Kanye West recently declared that reading was like eating bitter vegetables, many expressed concern and disbelief. Now, LeVar Burton has weighed in on the chatter. The uproar began after the multi-hyphenate entertainer sat down for an interview with Danny Harris and Alyson Wilson of the Alo Mind Full yoga podcast. Ye shared that he’s never taken the time to read any literature. “When you said ‘I hadn’t read this book,’ I actually haven’t read any book,” West declared. “Reading is like eating Brussels sprouts for me. And talking is like getting the Giorgio Baldi corn ravioli.” The quote was then reported in an article by HuffPost. The idea of the rapper comparing reading to eating a vegetable often disliked by children shoc...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘NBA 2K23’ Leans On Michael Jordan & The NBA’s Rich History For A Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K23 Visual Concepts reached deep into the nostalgia bag and did what the Chicago Bulls have done for years, rode Michael Jordan’s coattails for NBA 2K23, and it turns out that was a pretty good idea. Annual sports video game releases are not easy to develop. Look no further than Madden NFL 23, which had a rough launch that even saw actual NFL players ripping the game on Twitter. Despite new updates and features, EA’s FIFA franchise has also hit a wall with its life-long fans. Thank goodness EA will no longer be making FIFA games, so maybe a new studio can bring a better soccer game. Related Stories Luckily 2K Sports and Visual Concepts have slowly got their groove back, mainly by listening to their passionate community and delivering...
Joe Budden Takes Aim At DJ Akademiks Over Airing PnB Rock Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Joe Budden recently got into a tense discussion with Adam22 over the media personality’s decision to air an older PnB Rock episode shortly after the Philadelphia native’s tragic shooting death. Budden once again took aim at a fellow podcaster in DJ Akademiks, criticizing his friend for doing a similar act. In episode 562 of The Joe Budden Podcast, Budden and co-hosts, Ice, Ish, and Parks got into a discussion surrounding PnB Rock’s death and the immediate reaction to the incident. Around the 40-minute mark of the episode, Ish made mention of the Akademiks and PnB Rock interview in which the late artist explained that he’s been the target of robberies in Los Angeles in the past. Budden fired back, stating that he witnessed the clip ...
Real Hot Girl Sh*t: Megan Thee Stallion Returning To SNL To Perform & Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kate Green / Getty Megan Thee Stallion can now cross hosting SNL (Saturday Night Live) off her list of accomplishments. Tuesday (Sep.20), SNL revealed its lineup of hosts and performers for the upcoming 48th season. Megan Thee Stallion will not only be performing but will also be tasked with hosting duties on October 15. “Hosting andddd performingggg.REAL HOT GIRL SHIT.@nbcsnl tune in ALL HOTTIES,” the Houston rapper wrote in an Instagram post. To kick the season off, Kendrick Lamar will take a break from his Big Steppers Tour to hit the SNL stage while Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller handles hosting duties. Willow joins Brendan Gleeson, the actor who played disgraced former president Donald Trump in the Showtime original movie The Comey Rule. T...
Black Sherif – Soja
Don’t miss this brand new single from Black Sherif titled – Soja. Black Sherif is back with an official second solo single “Soja“ sequel to his immensely popular track “Kwaku the Traveller“. With much applause from fans and influential people in the industry like DJ Khaled and Timberland, etc, Sherif moves on to repeat or double his successive stride on the new single as it is catchy and the vibe is contagious. However, he has been featured on a few tracks this year that includes, Gidi Gidi, Always, Kuacha, Come & Go (Remix), etc. Listen and share Black Sherif – Soja below. Download coming soon.
VIDEO: Flavour – My Sweetie
Check out this brand new video from Flavour titled – My Sweetie. A beautiful thing is love! And more so when Flavour, a Nigerian singer, confesses it. The song was produced by Masterkraft. “My Sweetie” Flavour explores the world in pursuit of his true love in his first release in 2022. Will he eventually locate that special someone? Watch to find out. Patrick Ellis filmed and directed the video in Miami and Lagos, Nigeria. Watch and share Flavour – My Sweetie below. [embedded content]
VIDEO: Victony – Apollo
Don’t miss this music visual titled “Apollo” by Victony, out now. Nigerian singer, Victony, premieres the official music video for his released single titled “Apollo” on his latest EP “Outlaw”. The video is a lovely one to watch as he entertains the viewers with a brilliant performance. However, the background setup and costumes are fantastic. TOP PICKS FOR YOU: Watch and share Victony – Apollo below. [embedded content]
Adekunle Gold ft Rick Ross – 5 Star (Remix)
Don’t miss this brand new song remix from Adekunle Gold titled – 5 Star. Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold comes through with the song remix he calls 5 Star, which was released a couple of weeks ago. The remix features American rapper, Rick Ross who lends his voice to spice it up and deliver notable verses. It is however an impressive piece of music add to your playlist, happy listening. Listen to and share Adekunle Gold ft Rick Ross – 5 Star (Remix) below. Download coming soon.
