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There’s a 360° Daft Punk-Inspired Show Coming to Los Angeles’ Largest VR Dome
In virtual reality, anything is possible—even a live performance from electronic music’s most legendary robot duo. Sadly, fans around the world were robbed of the opportunity to ever experience Random Access Memories in a live setting given Daft Punk‘s shocking breakup in 2021. However, in Los Angeles’ Wisdome, a sprawling, 12,000-square foot VR venue, there’s an opportunity to experience what alternatively could have been if history played out differently. “CONTACT” is a special Daft Punk tribute unlike any other. The show marks an opportunity to experience a unique performance played within a 3D LED cube stage, similar to the iconic pyramid the duo famously played in during their Alive 2007 tour. The 360° show is complete with immersive visua...
There’s No Calming This Creepy, Light-Sensitive Baby Synthesizer
If you’re a music producer looking to give your sound some edge, perhaps the frenetic “wails” of this baby-shaped synth will do just the trick. The crimson Baby Bot Light Theremin: Powland Edition is the brainchild of Moon Armada and Powland. And consistent with its unique appearance, this synthesizer is certain to produce some sounds that will turn heads. As one might expect, there’s certainly no hope of calming this vocal child. “The best way to play it is to just start turning knobs until you find combinations you like,” Moon Armada says of operating the synth. “Generally, having the knobs turned higher will result in more abrasive, noisy sounds, while having them turned down will yield more beep-boop type sounds.” In addition to the Frank...
FAMU Twitter Collectively Appalled At Woman’s Ass-Out Graduation Picture
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty Florida A&M University, affectionately known as FAMU, owns the noble distinction of being one of the top HBCUs in the nation. However, FAMU Rattlers are shaking their heads after a graduating student posted a nude photo at a sacred site on the sprawling campus. FAMU student Terica Williams (@tericastar) recently obtained her master’s degree in education and, like any other proud student, wanted to hold a photo shoot at the university to celebrate her big win. Ms. Williams took things up a notch and posed nude in front of FAMU’s famed Rattlers statute with a message for those who might question her bold choice. From Terica Star’s Instagram: Anybody who knows me knows that I’ve been dressing provocative my whole life. There’...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 7.29.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Espejo / Getty What up, Hip-Hop Wired Nation? We’re back with the last edition of CRT FRSH AKA Certified Fresh for July! Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision we’re going for and don’t seek to waste the time of the listener. Further, we don’t stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light whether it’s young lions in the trenches to those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzled veterans puffing ou...
Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Immortalized with New Collectible Statue
Late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton is being immortalized with a new KnuckleBonz Iconz collectible statue. The finely detailed statues are limited to 3,000 pieces and retail for $164. They’re currently in production with an anticipated ship date of early 2023. A portion of the proceeds will support the Cliff Burton Music Scholarship Fund. The KnuckleBonz statues are hand-crafted by artists using “a fine-arts process where each figure is hand-cast, painted, and numbered.” The 1/9 scale figures stand 8.5 to 9 inches tall and come with a certificate of authenticity on the base. Advertisement Related Video “Working on this design allowed us to go back to the foundations of thrash and this is our way to pay tribute to the ferocity and brilliance of Cliff Burton,” said KnuckleBonz CEO/creative d...
Ask Dr. Mike: Embracing Our Authentic Mental Health
Spinning out of the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast presented by Consequence and Sound Mind Live, the monthly “Ask Dr. Mike” column is here to answer listeners’ questions. As we wrap up BIPOC Mental Health Month, Dr. Mike discusses how we can improve our mental health by embracing our authentic selves. Sometimes it can feel like we are trapped in a mental health paradox. On the one hand, there is so much happening in the world that can cause us to suffer emotionally: pandemic, climate change, political strife, economic suffering and inflation. Some who had never experienced depression or anxiety have begun feeling an overwhelming sense of loneliness and dread, while those already grappling with mental half have found their struggles exacerbated. On the other hand, whe...
Eminem To Drop Unreleased 50 Cent Collab From 2009 on ‘Curtain Call 2’
Ahead of the release of Eminem‘s Curtain Call 2, reports have revealed that the forthcoming compilation album will include a previously unreleased collaboration with 50 Cent from 2009. The news surfaced on Target’s website, where the 2LP vinyl version of the album is currently available for pre-order. The retailer included images of the product, which feature a sticker that confirms the album will arrive with a 50 Cent collab titled “Is This Love (‘09).” The track is reportedly produced by Dr. Dre. Aside from the unreleased track, the record will largely feature songs from 2009’s Relapse, 2010’s Recovery, 2013’s The Marshall Mathers LP 2, 2017’s Revival, 2018’s Kamikaze and both 2020’s Music to Be Murdered By and Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (Del...
Blaq Diamond – Ilanga
Don’t miss this brand new single from Blaq Diamond titled – Ilanga. South African music duo, Blaq Diamond shares their new track with beloved fans tagged “Ilanga“. The duo is doing great churning out amazing tracks. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure as it is a follow-up to their released tracks “Ama Criminal Records“, “Messiah” and “Italy“ which was later refix by BNXN. However, this should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Blaq Diamond – “Ilanga” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Blaq_Diamond_-_Ilanga_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jaywillz – Till Dawn
Nigerian singer Jaywillz returns with a brand new tune titled – “Till Dawn”, out now. Coming through this week is Jaywillz with his brand new single titled “Till Dawn“, for his fans’ listening pleasure. The new piece of music is taken from his released 2 tracks play “Till Dawn & No Promo“. It is an exciting and banging track that you will love upon hearing it. However, it should be added to your playlist and serves as a follow-up to his previous EP “Sunflower“. Listen and share Jaywillz – “Till Dawn” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Jaywillz_-_Till_Dawn_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jaywillz – No Promo
Here is a brand-new song “No Promo” by Nigerian singer Jaywillz is currently available. Jaywillz makes a brand new music appearance this week with his brand new song, “No Promo,” for his teeming fans’ listening pleasure. The new song is a sample from “Till Dawn & No Promo” two of his recently released tunes. You’ll enjoy the track as soon as you hear it because it’s thrilling and catchy. It should be in your playlist though and it is a follow-up to a featured track Elegushi by Deejay J Masta. Listen and share Jaywillz – “No Promo” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Jaywillz_-_No_Promo_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
The Ledger: Spotify’s Paul Vogel Is Cautiously Optimistic on Growth
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. Music executives are balancing optimism about streaming growth with caution about the state of the economy and future growth. As we reported Wednesday, Spotify had a solid second quarter, finishing with 188 million subscribers — 1 million ahead of its guidance., It also reached 433 million total monthly listeners — 5 million above its guidance. Beating guidance helped Spotify shares climb 12.2% to $116.61 on Wednesday, its highest mark since June 24. In the second quarter, Spotify’s subscription growth was led by Europe and Latin America, while emerging markets such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines were standouts...
Anuel AA Postpones U.S. Tour to ‘Recharge My Batteries’
Anuel AA has postponed his upcoming Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren U.S. tour, which was scheduled to begin in late August in Texas. In a statement issued by the Puerto Rican artist on Friday (July 29), he explained that the decision was made with the intention of focusing on his personal life. “As all of my fans are aware, I have recently been on tour in Europe. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Real Hasta La Muerte fans who attended each and every concert. I love you!” He continued, “I’ve been thinking that I need to take some time to recharge my batteries and focus on reorganizing my personal, family, and professional lives, with the intention of finishing my next album, which I was unable to do due to my European tour. My team and I have decided to postpone the U.S. t...
