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SLANDER and Ashley Drake Connect On Heartfelt Single, “Halfway Down”
Returning with yet another emotive single, SLANDER and Ashley Drake tug on listeners’ heartstrings with their new collab, “Halfway Down,” out via the former’s Heaven Sent imprint. SLANDER have long been known for their diverse production skillset, ranging from teeth-chattering dubstep tracks to profound melodic records. “Halfway Down” falls into the latter category, as Drake’s somber vocals help cultivate the perfect atmosphere for the duo’s softer side. Soaring synths and hard-hitting percussion accompany the aching lyricism, allowing a unique soundscape to unfold. Take a listen to “Halfway Down” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles SLANDER’s years-long stream of success has only continued to grow in 202...
Dillon Francis, ILLENIUM and EVAN GIIA Team Up for Stunning Single, “Don’t Let Me Let Go”: Listen
A trifecta of dance music dynamos have joined forces for a new single, which has been over two years in the making. Dillon Francis has tapped ILLENIUM and EVAN GIIA for “Don’t Let Me Let Go,” the first taste of his hotly anticipated This Mixtape Is Fire TOO record. The track features a stentorian vocal performance from GIIA, whose pensive lyricism candidly explores the struggles associated with keeping the flame of a deteriorating relationship alight. Soaring future bass production courtesy of Francis and ILLENIUM soundtrack her soliloquies about coping mechanisms—like lonely wine nights—in a captivating cry for help. “Don’t Let Me Let Go” arrives by way of Astralwerks, who was named Best Record Label in EDM.com‘s “Best of 2021: Industry...
Only Murders in the Building Renewed for Season 3
There’s plenty of evidence yet to be uncovered in Season 2 of Only Murders in the Building, but as far as the suits at Hulu are concerned, the jury is in: The beloved mystery sitcom that follows Charles Haden-Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) has been renewed for Season 3. The series, which shows a trio of true crime aficionados attempting to solve real life murders, has quickly become a favorite at Hulu. “Only Murders in the Building is the true crown jewel of our slate,” Craig Erwich, President, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. “Its appeal across generations, the intersection of humor and heart, and its truly original approach are a hallmark of and testament to Dan, John, Steve, Marty and Selena’s w...
Circle Jerks Celebrate Group Sex and Wild in the Streets in New York City: Recap, Photos + Video
The legendary Circle Jerks finally made their way to New York City on Thursday night (July 7th) for a two-night stand at Irving Plaza following a number of pandemic-related postponements. The pioneering hardcore-punk band more than made up for the delay, delivering a 33-song set while headlining a bill that featured fellow veteran acts 7Seconds and Negative Approach. Originally, Circle Jerks had planned to hit the road in 2020 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Group Sex. After playing a smattering of shows in 2021, the band kicked off a proper North American run in February, only to have it curtailed when frontman Keith Morris contracted COVID, forcing the postponement of the remainder of the tour, including the NYC dates. In addition to founding Circle Jerks, ...
Willie Nelson Adds More Dates to Outlaw Music Festival Tour 2022
Wille Nelson is taking his Outlaw Music Festival Tour to even wider pastures. Today, the Red-Headed Stranger has announced that he’s expanding the 2022 iteration of his concert tour through October, featuring headlining performances from himself as well as appearances from The Avett Brothers, Black Pumas, and more. The newly-added Outlaw dates will go down October 14th, 15th, and 16th in Mountain View, Wheatland, and Irvine, California, respectively. In addition to the previously mentioned artists, each of the three evenings will include performances from Larkin Poe and Particle Kid. This brings Nelson’s annual US trek to 22 dates total, with the initial batch of shows announced back in March. Those dates will begin in June, with performances from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Nathaniel R...
Amy Winehouse Biopic in the Works from Fifty Shades of Grey Director Sam Taylor-Johnson
Many have tried and many have failed to tell Amy Winehouse’s life story, but it looks like Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson may be the first filmmaker to get a proper Winehouse biopic off the ground. According to Deadline, Taylor-Johnson is spearheading Back to Black, a new film about the late singer, for Studiocanal. The script to Back to Black was written by Matt Greenhalgh, while Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, and Tracey Seaward serve as producers. No star has been cast yet, but Deadline reports that Winehouse’s estate has given the project its blessing. Winehouse has inspired numerous projects since her tragic death in 2011. At one point, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace was set to portray the artist in a biopic, but it never came to fruition. Then, la...
Mario Faces Twitter Wrath After Featuring Canadian Negro Napoleon Tory Lanez On New Track
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Mario stunned the world recently after mopping up Omarion and his watermelon-eating brother at VERZUZ, giving his career an unprecedented boost. However, folks on Twitter are a bit let down after learning that Mario added Negro Napoleon Tory Lanez to his new track “Main One” and the reactions are relentless. Mario, 35, was riding the VERZUZ win wave pretty high but put a halt to his momentum via his #MARIOMONDAYS post by announcing the aforementioned “Main One” and he was apparently pretty excited about featuring the Canadian Varmint. “#MARIOMONDAY special announcement! This Friday dropping new music! This one called “MAIN ONE”! S/O to my bro @torylanez! We went crazy tap in!” read the Baltimore native’s tweet. Perhaps Mario ...
HHW Gaming Exclusive: ‘NBA 2K’s Ronnie 2K & Alfie Brody Talk Choosing Cover Athletes, Players Only Tournament & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2K Sports / NBA 2K23 Hip-Hop Wired chops it up NBA 2K’s Ronnie Singh, aka Ronnie 2K and Vice President of Global Marketing for NBA 2K Alfie Brody, about the next installment in the annual video game franchise. The Official Start of The NBA 2022-23 Season Is Here Unless you’ve been under a rock, NBA 2K23 has been the talk of the video game and sports world. The annual sports video franchise took a more unconventional route with its covers this year by staggering the announcements. Of course, it was only right that the first reveal went to the GOAT, Michael Jordan, who will grace the cover of the Michael Jordan Edition and the first-ever Championship Edition of the video game. Source: 2K / NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition Related Stories The second reveal be...
Phony Stark aka Elon Musk Officially Attempts to Bail On Twitter Bid
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty Elon Musk has officially declared that he is backing out of his agreement to purchase Twitter, citing that the social company made “false and misleading” statements during negotiations. On Friday(July 8th), the billionaire and his team filed a motion with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating that they were terminating the agreement with the social media platform. They claim that Twitter was in “material breach” of the previous agreement where Musk would buy the company for $44 billion. “For nearly two months, Mr. Musk has sought the data and information necessary to ‘make an independent assessment of the prevalence of fake or spam accounts on Twitter’s platform,’” his legal team wrote in the filing. “Twitter has ...
RZA (Bobby Digital) “Under The Sun,” Ciara ft. Coast Contra “Jump” & More | Daily Visuals 7.11.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tommaso Boddi / Getty We may not see another Wu-Tang Clan album for a hot minute but at least some members continue to churn out work for the culture and today The Abbot of the iconic group returns with his alter ego in tow. Coming through with some new visuals to “Under The Sun,” the RZA a.k.a Bobby Digital goes the animated route and uses samurai-ish comic book art to get his words to manifest throughout the video. Would love to see this Ninja Bobby go up against Afro-Samurai. Just sayin.’ Related Stories Back in the word of reality, Ciara shows and proves that married life hasn’t kept her from losing a step and in her Coast Contra assisted clip to “Jump” Mrs. “Goodies” Wilson throws on a cheerleading outfit and gets to rump shakin’ much to the delight ...
Cat Power to Recreate Bob Dylan’s Iconic 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
Dylan famously “went electric” on his world tour with the Hawks
Cat Power to Recreate Bob Dylan’s Iconic 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
Dylan famously “went electric” on his world tour with the Hawks
