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Cardi B Delivers Music Video for “Hot Sh*t” Feat. Kanye and Lil Durk
After dropping “Hot Shit” Feat. Kanye West and Lil Durk, Cardi B has now returned to deliver a music video for the Tay Keith-produced track. Serving as Cardi B’s first release since 2021’s “Up” and first single of 2022, “Hot Sh*t” is expected to be the lead single of her highly-anticipated sophomore studio album. Directed by Lado Kvataniya, the new music video places the three artists in striking CGI scenes that lean on a fanciful aesthetic. Cardi kicks off the visual by standing high above, on the top of the building before wall walking on the side of the structure. During her verse, the artist is also seen being set ablaze by two robotic arms and decked in iced-out jewelry in interjecting scenes. Later in the music video, Lil Durk and Kanye West appear in equally over-the-top settings th...
Sound Sultan – Siren ft 2Baba
Don’t miss this brand new single from Sound Sultan titled – Siren. Naija Ninja presents brand new music titled “Siren” by Late Sound Sultan featuring 2Baba. It is off his posthumous extended play titled “Reality CHQ“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song on the EP titled “Friends“. Listen and share Sound Sultan ft 2Baba – “Siren” below. Download coming soon.
Sound Sultan ft Zlatan – Levels
Don’t miss this brand new single from Sound Sultan titled – Levels. Naija Ninja presents brand new music titled “Levels” by Late Sound Sultan featuring Zlatan. It is off his posthumous extended play titled “Reality CHQ“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song on the EP titled “Siren“. Listen and share Sound Sultan ft Zlatan – “Levels” below. Download coming soon.
Marcus Mumford’s Debut Solo Album Features Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Blake Mills, and More
Marcus Mumford has announced that his solo debut album will be released later this year. In a handwritten note posted to the vocalist’s social media accounts, Mumford wrote that the album, (Self-Titled), was produced by Blake Mills and includes guests appearances from Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Monica Martin. “In January 2021, facing demons I danced with or a long time in solution, I wrote a song called ‘Cannibal,’” Mumford explained. “I took it to my friend Blake Mills, and we began the process of making this album, dear to my heart, called (Self-Titled).” (Self-titled) is due out on September 16. Outside of Mumford & Sons, Marcus Mumford has collaborated with Taylor Swift, Ray Davies of the Kinks, Laura Marling, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, and others. Mu...
Descendents React to Former Oath Keeper Testifying at Jan. 6 Committee in Band T-Shirt
Jason Van Tatenhove is a former spokesman for the far-right paramilitary group the Oath Keepers. He testified today (July 12) before the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Van Tatenhove wore a Descendents T-shirt while delivering his testimony, leading the band to tweet: “We completely disavow groups like the Oath Keepers and in no way condone their hateful ideology.” Many people have reacted to Van Tatenhove’s attire. “Am I hallucinating that this Oath Keeper testifying before congress is wearing a Descendents t-shirt? I just had hernia surgery so this may be the painkillers,” comedian Chris Gethard wrote on Twitter. Musician and writer Damon Krukowski tweeted, “[Representative] Jamie Raskin [of Maryland] promoted a Mission of Burma show on Harvard cam...
Cardi B Shares Video for “Hot Shit” With Kanye West and Lil Durk
Cardi B’s dropped her latest single “Hot Shit”—which features Kanye West and Lil Durk—earlier this month, and now the Bronx rapper is back with a new video for the track. The visual shows Cardi walking up along the side of a building and appearing atop a skyline. Durk and Kanye also appear in the visual. Watch the video for the Tay Keith-produced track, directed by Lado Kvataniya, below. “Hot Shit” is Cardi’s first single as a solo artist since 2021, when she released the track “Bet It.” Following the single’s release, Cardi teamed up with Summer Walker and SZA for “No Love (Extended Version).” She’s has also continued to release collaborative tracks with artists like Lizzo (“Rumors”), Migos (“Type Shit”), and Normani (“Wild Side”), among others. Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, was r...
Watch Phoebe Bridgers Discuss Abortion Rights on Ari Melber
Phoebe Bridgers appeared on The Beat with Ari Melber today, discussing her vocal stance on women’s rights and abortion. Bridgers noted that one dollar from each of her ticket sales is being donated to the Mariposa Fund, an abortion fund in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “I hate that the responsibility has been thrown on these grassroots organizations, instead of the government,” she told Melber. The Punisher singer also discussed the dynamic of creating during the pandemic. Check it all out below. In May, Bridgers shared her own abortion story on Twitter, encouraging followers to donate to abortion funds. Last October, she shared a Bo Burnham cover in support of abortion funds in Texas. Bridgers recently appeared on the soundtrack to Minions: The Rise of Gru; last September she had a track on...
Tomorrowland Announces 21 Days of Streaming On One World TV and One World Radio
Tomorrowland season is upon us. With the Belgian EDM festival readying for kickoff, this year’s edition is guaranteed to be bigger than ever. The iconic fest expanded to three weeks of action and so too has its programming, starting with 21 days of broadcast on One World TV & One World Radio One World TV will feature three unique channels to comprehensively capture all of the action happening on and off its stage. The first will be primed on the marquee event: The Reflection of Love main stage. The second channel will flip between the Atmosphere and the Freedom stages while the third will feature backstage conversations as artists drop in and out of the hot seat for exclusive interviews and more. The televised countdown to Tomorrowland’s epic return begins this week with a ...
A Beyoncé Dance Album? Here’s 6 House Music Producers Who Would Thrive On “Renaissance”
It’s album release month for Beyoncé, and the world is waiting on bated breath. After all, Renaissance‘s lead single, “Break My Soul,” has already made history. Queen Bey is now the first ever woman to release 20 Top 10 hits as a solo artist as well as 10 as a member of a group. Not to mention the house-minded rhythm and groove in “Break My Soul,” which samples a timeless dance anthem. With her previous albums, Beyoncé has counted artists like Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West as collaborators. And based on the creative direction Renaissance seems to be headed in, it’s fair to wonder whether or not house music producers are next up in her storied career. Here are six artists we think would slay on Beyoncé&#...
SLANDER Announce Release Date of Debut Studio Album, “Thrive”
It’s all led to this for SLANDER. It’s been quite a journey for the barnstorming bass music duo, who launched their musical project way back in June 2010. Longtime fans will recall SLANDER’s humble beginnings, graduating from the L.A. music production school Icon Collective and cutting their teeth in the electronic scene by way of their nostalgic “heaven trap” sound. “Here’s to the future!” SLANDER wrote in a 2014 Facebook post after completing Icon’s final exams. Little did they know just how far they would fly. Cultivating a fiercely loyal fanbase, SLANDER eventually became a lynchpin of the EDM festival scene, appearing on the lineups of the world’s largest events. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles SLANDER perform at...
Delve Into the History of Synthwave With Digital Release of “The Rise of the Synths” Documentary
You can now stream the most comprehensive look into the world of synthwave music from the comfort of your own home. Directed by Iván Castel and released in 2019 to critical acclaim, The Rise of the Synths is a documentary offering an incredible look into the beloved genre. Now, he’s made it easier than ever for fans to enjoy the nostalgic delight as the documentary has been given a digital release. Narrated by John Carpenter, the horror legend known for Halloween, The Thing, The Fog and more, the doc finds Castel traveling to nine countries to explore the history of synthwave and its unique subculture. Along the way, he spoke with some of the most influential artists in the synthwave orbit, such as The Midnight, Gunship, Carpenter Brut, Perturbator, Waveshaper, Power Glove and Miami ...
How to Get Tickets to KARD’s 2022 Tour
K-pop quartet KARD are headed to the US for their “2022 WILD KARD TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA” and tickets are about to be in high demand with just 11 shows scheduled across the country. J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo are giving fans the whole summer to study up on their latest mini album Re: though with the trek kicking off in August. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is KARD’s Next Tour? The North American “WILD KARD TOUR” begins on August 10th at Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre. Next, the group takes Brooklyn on August 12th and Atlanta on August 14th before heading west via Chicago and Minneapolis. They play Seattle on August 22nd, San Jose, California on August 24th, and The Wiltern in Los Angeles on August 26th. Advertisement Related Video Following...
