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‘Rap Sh!t’ Renewed For Second Season at HBO Max
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alicia Vera/HBO Max / Alicia Vera/HBO Max The Issa Rae-created series, Rap Sh!t has been renewed for a second season at HBO Max. The show follows two estranged friends on their journey to become rap stars. The show stars Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler and gained the support of online fans. The show’s creator wrote a statement with showrunner Syreeta Singleton, saying, “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae wrote, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!” Per Hypebeast, Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max, stated, “We are so excited to continue this j...
Price Still Up: Starz Network Orders Pilot For Fat Joe Talk Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @fatjoe / Instagram Fat Joe’s stock continues to rise in the media game. Starz has green lighted a talk show series featuring the veteran MC. As per Variety magazine the “Lean Back’ rapper will soon get a solo shot at truly becoming Joeprah. Billed as a “genre-busting series that blends interviews with celebrities and high-profile guests with an elevated documentary style format,” the untitled show will have an all star case behind it including Sean “Diddy” Combs and LeBron James. Each mogul will executive produce the project via RevoltTV and SpringHill Entertainment. “We’re about to create the biggest and most culturally-relevant series on television,” Fat Joe said in a formal statement. “With Puff, LeBron, the incredible team at Starz and myself te...
Talented R&B Vocalist Jesse Powell Has Died
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 52 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Is a Silly, Absurd and Downright Fun Sequel: TIFF Review
This review is part of our coverage of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The Pitch: Famous Southern detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), whom we first met in the 2019 flick Knives Out, is in a pandemic-induced funk when he receives an invitation from eccentric billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) to his next big case in Greece. There, on a remote island, Bron’s closest friends and “disrupters” congregate for a murder mystery party at his Glass Onion house — a spot so lavish even the Mona Lisa is there, on loan from the Louvre. There’s former model-turned-fashion-designer Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson), controversial social media star Duke Cody (Dave Bautista), brilliant scientist Lionel Toussaint (Leslie Odom Jr.), right-wing politician Claire Debella (Kathryn Hahn), and Bron’s s...
Ranking Every Megadeth Album From Worst to Best
Welcome to Dissected, where we disassemble a band’s catalog, based on the exact science of personal opinion, late night debates, and the love of music. In this installment, we rank Megadeth’s discography thus far. The origin of Megadeth is a tale of redemption for its central figure, Dave Mustaine. After being fired from Metallica for his erratic behavior and substance abuse, Mustaine was left to his own devices. He formed Megadeth as his new songwriting outlet, filling out the lineup with choice musicians who could execute his songs and ideas. Throughout the band’s career, Mustaine has been the central force behind a revolving-door cast of guitarists, drummers, and bassists. He surrounds himself with those who can achieve his vision for the band. As Mustaine goes, Megadeth goes. Advertise...
The London Suede and Manic Street Preachers Announce North American 2022 Co-Headlining Tour
The London Suede and Manic Street Preachers are hitting the road together. The UK ’90s stalwarts have announced a co-headlining tour, making a rare trek across North America in November 2022. The 12-date outing begins on November 3rd in Vancouver. Suede and the Manics will then hit major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Boston, New York City, and Toronto throughout the month, concluding in Toronto on the 24th. The bands will take turns closing out each night of the tour. Ticket pre-sale begins this Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. local time (use code VENUE), with general on-sale following Friday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. local. Head over to Ticketmaster for your seats, and check out the full schedule below. Advertisement Related Video “I can’t think...
Algiers Share Video for New Song With billy woods and Backxwash
Algiers have shared a video for “Bite Back,” a new collaborative track with billy woods and Backxwash. It’s their first new music since their 2020 LP There Is No Year. Check out the Murat Gökmen–directed video for “Bite Back” below. Of the collaboration, Algiers multi-instrumentalist and producer Ryan Mahan said in a statement: “Shit’s been so real the past few years, we really needed to grow our community of collaborators and make solid the bonds we’ve always felt, particularly with rap heads. And to have the two best rappers around, billy woods AND Backxwash, on the same Algiers-produced track? Pinch me, for real.” Backxwash added, “This feels like the soundtrack to revolutionary struggle. I am honored to participate side by side with an incredible array of artistry.” Backxwash won the 2...
Kelela Returns With Video for New Song “Washed Away”
Kelela is back with her first new song in four years. Watch the video for “Washed Away,” shot in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression by director Yasser Abubeker, below. “I love a banger, but for the first point of contact out of my hiatus, it felt more honest to lead with an ambient heart-check,” Kelela said of the track in press materials. Yo van Lenz produced the track. Of the track, Kelela added, “I specifically want to speak to marginalized Black folk and highlight the work we do to find renewal in a world that’s built to make us feel inadequate. This song is the soundtrack to the relief we find after going inward.” The musician’s debut album, Take Me Apart, arrived in 2017; it followed the influential 2013 mixtape Cut 4 Me. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates f...
Show Me the Body Announce New Album Trouble the Water, Share New Song
New York City hardcore band Show Me the Body is coming back with a new album. Trouble the Water is out October 28 via Loma Vista. It’s the trio’s third full-length and their first since 2019’s Dog Whistle. Check out the lead single “We Came to Play,” and find their current tour itinerary, below. The album was recorded at Corpus studios in Long Island City and produced with Arthur Rizk. The band’s lineup includes founding members Julian Cashwan Pratt and Harlan Steed, as well as current drummer Jackie McDermott. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Trouble the Water: 01 Loose Talk02 Food From Plate03 Radiator04 We Came to Play05 War Not Beef06 Out of Place07 Boils Up08 Buck 5009 Demeanor10 Using It11 WW412 Trouble the Water All products featured on Pitchfo...
Fred Again.. Announces New Album Actual Life 3, Shares New Song
Fred Again.. has announced a new album. Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) is out October 28 via Atlantic. It’s the producer’s third album and the third installment of his Actual Life series; the first two were released in 2021. Today he’s also shared a new single from the album called “Danielle (Smile on My Face).” Listen to it below. The new album follows “Turn Out the Lights Again..,” his recent collaboration with Swedish House Mafia and Future. His other recent singles include collaborations with I. Jordan (“Admit It (U Don’t Want 2)” and the xx’s Romy (“Lights Out”). Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Utopia Music Buys Leading UK Physical Distributor Cinram Novum
LONDON — Swiss-based tech company Utopia Music is making further inroads into the record business with the acquisition of U.K. physical distributor Cinram Novum, which provides warehouse, fulfillment and distribution services to a number of labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and PIAS. Terms were not disclosed for the deal, which was done through Utopia’s U.K. subsidiary Utopia Distribution Services Limited. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of the company’s fast-growing music distribution business. In January, Utopia acquired Proper Music Group, the U.K.’s leading independent physical music distributor, which provides distribution services for 1,000-plus indie labels and service companies and counts Rough Trade, HMV and supermarkets Tesco, Mo...
Chapel Hart Battle Vocal Issues But Still Sing With ‘American Pride’ on ‘AGT’ Finale
Chapel Hart has been one of the standouts of America’s Got Talent 2022, winning hearts and fans every step of the way. On Tuesday night (Sept. 13), the family trio gave it their best shot in the AGT finale, with a performance of “American Pride,” an original song. The patriotic number wasn’t without its problems. And it all ended in tears as the threesome battled vocal issues from start to finish, a problem both Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel raised in their wrap up. “Some of the vocals were a bit off because of nerves. Forget that,” Cowell remarked. “I really, really like you and I’m really happy that you did what you did tonight. Good for you.” America has really, really liked the trio, too. What happens next, is anyone’s guess. “Some of the vocals were off,” noted Mandel, “and maybe beca...
