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Nicki Minaj Shouts Out Whitney Houston And Michael Jackson, Calls For Mental Health Awareness
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Rap star Nicki Minaj accepted the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Vanguard Award last night (Aug. 28) where she praised creative and visionary artists who have since passed away. “I wrote this down, I don’t know why y’all but this is what this was in my spirit to say, I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here,” said Minaj from the stage at the Prudential Center. “I wish that people understood what they meant and what they were going through. I wish people took mental health seriously even for the people who you think have the perfect lives. I wish Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD and Nipsey Hussle were here.” [embedded content] Related Stories The Queens rapper continued by thanking “key people” who inspired her illustrious career ...
It’s The Joint: Eminem & Snoop Dogg Rock Out In The Metaverse During 2022 VMAs
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 11 hours 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...
Que?: Fat Joe Catches Slander After Saying Hip-Hop Was Created By Blacks & Latinos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Fat Joe is back in the news again for expressing his opinion. Joey Crack is now catching heat for saying that Hip-Hop was created by both Blacks and Latinos. Editor’s Note: Hip-Hop was started in The Bronx by Black people, including Latinos and those of Caribbean descent. It’s been written about countless times, and Google is free.—aqua Related Stories As per Hot New Hip-Hop the “Lean Back” rapper posted a video that celebrates the contributions of Latinos during the beginning stages of the culture coming together in the early 1980’s. His caption read “Thank you Thank you Thank you for your contribution to HIP HOP”. For some reason the post struck a nerve with some folks and they expressed their displeasure towards his claim. It is sa...
Arctic Monkeys Debut ‘The Car’ Lead Single “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball”
Arctic Monkeys have officially dropped “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball,” the lead single of their upcoming album The Car. Clocking in at approximately four-and-a-half minutes, the new cut is a piano-laden effort that picks up from where 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino left off. Frontman Alex Turner’s silky vocals slide over the smooth yet grandiose instrumental effort as he sings his iconic heartbreaking lyrics, ushering in a new era for the Sheffield band. The Car will mark the group’s first studio record in four years and was produced by longtime collaborator James Ford. The album promises to include “a new and sumptuous musical landscape and contains some of the richest and most rewarding vocal performances of Alex Turner’s career.” Watch Arctic Monkeys’ music video for ...
Travis Scott and Pharrell Spotted Working Together on ‘Utopia’
Since Travis Scott announced his return to live performance with two sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London and his Las Vegas residency slated to begin in September, fans have been anticipating the drop of his upcoming album Utopia. Over the weekend, La Flame was spotted in the studio with Pharrell. HipHopDX was the first to report on the meet-up when the photo of the pair smiling ear-to-ear in th studio began circling online. It appears that spirits were high as they continue “cooking up in the studio.” Pharrell has appeared on many of Travis Scott’s albums including the expanded edition of Rodeo in 2015 for “Flying High.” Pharrell has also appeared as a guest feature on “Skeletons” with The Weeknd and Tame Impala. While the official Utopia album date has not yet been revealed, Scott ha...
Inside the 2022 VMA’s: The Winners, Performers and Biggest Moments of the Night
Devised as a music award alternative back in 1984, the MTV Video Music Awards annually honor the best talent and creativity presented in music video format. This year’s 2022 ceremony not only highlighted a plethora of artists and envelope-pushing projects but also provided several shock-and-awe moments. Hypebeast was front-and-center at this year’s iconic event – taking note of the winners, the performers and the biggest moments of the night – held for a second time in Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. At the top of the show, Jack Harlow performed his hit-song “First Class,” aboard a makeshift airplane and then brought Fergie onstage – as a surprise – to sing alongside him for a “First Class/Glamorous” mashup; a fitting homage, as his song includes a sample of her 2006 hit. Lizzo als...
“I Think It’s Limitless”: MORTEN On the Volcanic Potential of the Future Rave Movement
From the underground to the Ultra mainstage, the future rave genre is sinking its teeth into the electronic music zeitgeist. We recently sat down with MORTEN in Miami, where the Danish dance music star and future rave flag-bearer opened up in an intimate interview before appearing onstage at Ultra Music Festival with his parter-in-crime, David Guetta. In many ways, future rave is emblematic of the euphoric ethos of the return of electronic music in Miami after a brutal pandemic. Bridging the gap between dark techno and soaring progressive house music, the genre has inspired a post-electro wave of hungry music producers. “I think it’s limitless,” MORTEN said when we asked how big the future rave movement could become. MORTEN chats with EDM.com live at Ultra Music Fest...
Traveling to Europe for a Music Festival? These Hostels Are the Best Places to Stay
When you’re backpacking in Europe, it’s almost foolish not to experience one of the region’s many electronic dance music festivals. The genre’s overseas roots are deep and rich, celebrated at Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Balaton Sound and more—the list is endless. And while it can be tough to choose which events to attend, what’s even more difficult is finding affordable, comfortable, quality lodging along the way. That’s where St Christopher’s comes in. Jarett Lopez/EDM.com A staple of European backpacking culture, St Christopher’s Inn operates 20 excellent youth hostels in the most popular cities across the U.K. and Europe. You can count on the company for clean and reliable accommodations in London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Barcelon...
Win Tickets to ILLfest and a Meet-and-Greet With Habstrakt
Returning to Austin on September 3rd and 4th, ILLfest Music & Street Art Festival is proud to unveil the full lineup for its highly anticipated fifth edition—and it doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. AC Slater, Chromeo, Louis the Child, Kayzo, So Tuff So Cute, Habstrakt, Wax Motif and more have now been added to the docket, joining an already stacked lineup featuring the likes of GRiZ, Jai Wolf, Madeon and SLANDER, among others. In addition to their arguably most impressive talent lineup to date, this year’s ILLfest will feature an array of onsite attractions. Each year, ILLfest partners with leading street muralists and digital artists to elevate their star-studded lineup. Not to mention four notable stage takeovers by the likes of Night Bass, Memory...
Freekill, French DJ and Electronic Music Producer, Has Died
Freekill, a popular DJ and electronic music producer, has died. Known for his quirky, heavy-hitting sound, Freekill, whose real name was Kyllian Modeste, will be remembered as a virtuosic and versatile bass music producer. The French beatsmith began releasing music in 2016, when he dropped his fan-favorite remix of Kiiara’s global pop hit, “Gold.” He enjoyed a career year in 2019, when he released “DTL (Drop That Low)” via the iconic dance label Spinnin’ Records. That year also saw the release of “Bomb,” a trap track signed by Yellow Claw’s venerated Barong Family imprint which went on to receive support from Skrillex, Major Lazer and RL Grime, among other dance music superstars. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Modeste̵...
9ice ft Tiwa Savage – Ko Kanye
Here is the brand new song from 9ice titled Ko Kanye. The next new track from 9ice’s new Ep “Tip Of The Iceberg II” is called Ko Kanye. The new record has Jaiye Foreign crooner Tiwa Savage on it. It is a brilliant compelling tune for your listening pleasure. This also fills in as a follow-up to his new songs like God No Go Shame Us & Jaiye Anthem among others. Listen and share 9ice ft Tiwa Savage – Ko Kanye below.
9ice ft Bella Shmurda – Low Key
Don’t miss this beautiful record from 9ice titled – Low Key. Coming in is Low Key, a new entry from 9ice featuring Bella Shmurda on his new body of work he calls, Tip Of The Iceberg II. The new tune is a fantastic piece of music to groove to. It follow-up his new tracks Ninalowo & Ko Kanye featuring Tiwa Savage. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist and for your listening pleasure. Listen and share 9ice ft Bella Shmurda – Low Key below.
