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Elohim’s Music to Be Transformed Into Audiovisual Art Via Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
After producing her latest EP alone in her bedroom, nothing could prepare Elohim for hearing her most introspective and personal songs to date in 3D with Dolby Atmos. The industry-leading technology will soon be the preferred medium for listening to Elohim’s Journey to the Center of Myself Vol. 4 EP. Transforming her work into an immersive, 18-minute audiovisual installation, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos together are bringing fans closer to the acclaimed artist than ever before. “I remember walking into the studio and our wonderful engineer Adam [Comstock] was so excited to show me the Dolby Atmos mixes,” Elohim said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “I loved that he wanted me to have the full experience and my first thought was ‘wow, it feels l...
ILLENIUM Is Bringing His Three-Set “Trilogy” Show to Denver In Summer 2023
ILLENIUM is bringing the biggest show in his career to Denver in 2023. Last year, the Grammy-nominated producer took the stage at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the massive outing, “Trilogy.” Now, with two years to plan his return, he’s taking things to the next level with its sophomore edition in Colorado. Performing for four hours straight, ILLENIUM threw down three sets representing each of his first three albums, Ashes, Awake and Ascend. He then followed with a bonus preview set consisting of songs from his then-unreleased album, Fallen Embers. Considering the fact that he now has four albums under his belt, it’s not yet clear how he will handle the incorporation of Fallen Embers now that it’s been released. Like last year’s event at th...
Even Fame & Stardom Can’t Take Away Tems’ Peace of Mind
Hearing Tems speak is as soothing as hearing her sing. During our 20-minute conversation, you realize how cerebral and calculated the Afrobeats singer is. She doesn’t rush to answer questions: She pauses and then gingerly paces her way through until she reaches the goal line. Even when she encounters a less-weighty topic, such as remixing a song of choice, she lingers — before cueing up a response that makes you want to join in on the action and jam alongside her down Oxford Street. “I would choose Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’ or ‘No Woman Don’t Cry,’ because those are one of my favorites,” she says reassuringly. “I’m in London right now, so ‘Is This Love’ is the best song to listen to when walking down any street in London. You should try it whenever you’re here, just to try it...
Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Premios Juventud: How to Watch, All the Performers & More
The 2022 Premios Juventud are taking place Thursday (July 21) live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the first time ever. The awards show will be televised live on Univision and will be hosted by Danna Paola, Grupo Firme‘s Eduin Caz, Prince Royce and television personality Clarissa Molina. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Colombian superstars J Balvin and Karol G lead the pack with 11 nods each. They are followed by the nine-time nominee Rauw Alejandro and Farruko with eight. Balvin, Karol, Farruko and Rauw are up for the coveted album of the year prize, alongside Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Camilo, Rosalia and Natti Natasha. Other top nominees include Angela Aguilar, Camilo and Grupo Firme...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ All-Star Yvie Oddly Breaks Down Her ‘Edgelord-y’ Approach to Runway Couture
When Yvie Oddly took home the crown on season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Denver-based drag star crowned herself with the title “Queen of the Queerdos” — thee portmanteaux she offered to her fans, who delight in existing as the odd ones out. It’s easy to see why Yvie made such a formidable connection with a younger, more rebellious audience — her performances during her original season oozed with an original, obstreperous spirit that quickly came to define her drag persona. On one runway, she could serve up pure glamor, dripping in crystals, confidence and a third eye — while on the next, she could be a giant pink jellyfish. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news So, when Oddly got a chance to return and take home yet another crown for ...
Rolling Loud Says That Travis Scott Wasn’t Banned From Playing Miami Venue After All
Travis Scott won’t be replacing Ye as a headliner at Rolling Loud Miami this year, but according to the festival, the decision was merely a matter of incompatible scheduling rather than blowback from the tragedy at Astroworld. Initially, festival co-founder Tariq Cherif claimed in since-deleted Instagram comments that the “venue won’t allow Travis because of Astroworld deaths” as organizers were seeking an eleventh-hour replacement for Ye, but now the official word is that was never the case. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We reached out to Travis to headline Rolling Loud, but it couldn’t work in such a short time,” a Rolling Loud spokesperson said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “This had nothing to do with any restrictions from the...
Jay Ellis & Nina Seničar Wed In Italy, Twitter Being Extremely Weird About It
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Claudio Lavenia/amfAR / Getty Jay Ellis, one of the many stars from the smash hit HBO show Insecure, is now officially off the market. Via Instagram, the dashing actor announced his marriage to Nina Seničar but, as you’ll soon see, Twitter is being extremely weird about it. Ellis, 40, and Seničar, 36, tied the knot officially in Italy on July 9 of this year according to Ellis’ post. In the post dated July 18, the message’s caption highlights the couple’s wedding day and the phrase “per sempre” which translates into “forever” or “always” according to our poor attempts at translation. The photo features Ellis in a sharp burgundy suit that was simple and to the point, but the bride upstaged her groom as she should in a stunning off-the-shoulder and thi...
Xzibit Asks Court To Toss Ex’s Spousal Support Bid, Says She’s Living In His $3M Home With Boyfriend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty Veteran West Coast rapper Xzibit says he is “struggling financially” and that’s why he has requested that a judge toss his estranged wife’s bid for spousal support—especially since she’s current;y living in his $3 million house with her boyfriend. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the “Paparazzi” emcee’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Krista Joiner, filed legal documents seeking spousal support in their divorce proceedings, but X-to-the-Z says it’s simply not something he can afford nor should he have to pay it. From TMZ: According to the new docs, obtained by TMZ, Xzibit says he’s no longer the breadwinner he was before the divorce … claiming he hasn’t worked in Hollywood since 2019, isn’t getting any money from his cannab...
The Brand Is Gone?: Desus & Mero Ends Showtime Run, Twitter Salutes The Bodega Boys
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bravo / Getty It’s the end of an era. Media personalities Daniel “Desus” Baker and Joel “The Kid Mero” announced that their Desus & Mero late-night talk show will not be returning to Showtime for a 5th season. Over the weekend, rumors started circulating that the Bodega Boys podcast the duo maintained amidst their rise in popularity was no more. With their potential split causing a lot of Internet chatter, the natural cause for concern was the fate of Desus & Mero, which just concluded its 4th season. Unfortunately, the talk show too is no more, with Showtime issuing a statement on Monday evening (July 18) that the two creatives would be pursuing “separate creative endeavors.” While Mero has been relatively quiet, Desus hit Twitter to say pe...
Booty Snacks: Rick Ross Talks About Munching Butty On ‘Beyond The Chair’ Podcast
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: James Gilbert / Getty Rick Ross is one charismatic figure as evidenced by his constant posting on social media displaying his outsized personality and natural gift of gab. Rozay was a recent guest on a podcast where the budding farm baron shared his thoughts on sex, including how he’s not into munching between the ass cheeks. Rick Ross joined the Beyond The Chair podcast, a show on the rise featuring the personable co-hosts, Destine and Trishonna. During a segment of the podcast, the Biggest Bawse let it be known that he’s not going to eat booty, whether on purpose or accidentally. “Nah, I don’t really have no taste for ass, nah,” Ross said with the seriousness of a charging bull. “I know what I like and I usually avoid the ass. I’m just letting you...
See K-Pop’s SEVENTEEN Explore the “WORLD” in New Music Video
In the new music video for their single “_WORLD,” K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN is dropped off in what looks to be a dusty and abandoned town. “Welcome to World” a billboard in the distance reads. The visual then cuts to an exploration of a vibrant city. After S.Coups and Mingyu step out of a taxi parked in front of the airport, the 13-member group reunites to delve into exploring their new surroundings. “Like a déjà vu of heaven,” the members sing in the chorus of “_WORLD.” “Meet up, let’s start your interview / I can give you everything you want.” The track serves as the lead song off of SEVENTEEN’s Sector 17, a repackaged edition of its latest album, Face the Sun. Released on Monday, “_WORLD” arrived alongside the new singles “CHEERS,” “Circles” and a Korean version of “Fallin’ Flowers.” Wat...
Medellín’s Emerging Voices Are Championing Inclusivity Through Reggaeton
When bars shut their doors, musicians packed away their equipment and live music came to a startling halt in 2020, the whole world went quiet. “Who will save nightlife?” asked HYPEBEAST as lockdown measures came into effect, questioning the future existence of the very thing that keeps people going outside of the nine-to-five grind. It was a question that plagued every major event organizer. When life began to return to normal it was time to reset the dancefloor – something Ballantine’s has championed, with further help from Boiler Room and their collaborative True Music Studios initiative. True Music Studios is a series of global residences aiming to spotlight local, emerging artists and put them on the world map. After visiting Moscow, Madrid, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Yaoundé in recent ...
