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Fela Kuti To Receive GRAMMYs Lifetime Honouree
SummaryFela Anikulapo Kuti has been named a 2026 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honouree, nearly three decades after his deathThe posthumous Grammy recognition positions Fela as the first African artist to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing Afrobeat’s place inside the global canonThe honour arrives as Afrobeats dominates worldwide charts, spotlighting how Fela’s radical blend of politics, performance and pan-African groove still drives contemporary cultureFela Kuti’s upcoming Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 GRAMMYs marks a long-delayed alignment between institutional recognition and what the streets have known for generations. The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honouree is formally enshrining the Afrobeat architect alongside Carlos Santana,...
Thundercat Announces New Album ‘Distracted,’ Debuts Lead Single “I Did This To Myself”
SummaryThundercat has announced his fifth studio album, Distracted, scheduled for release on April 3, via Brainfeeder — his first full-length project in six yearsProduced primarily by pop powerhouse Greg Kurstin alongside Flying Lotus and Kenny Beats, the album explores 21st-century socialization and features a massive guest list including Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, WILLOW, and a posthumous appearance by Mac MillerThe lead single, "I Did This To Myself" (featuring Lil Yachty), is out now; the track’s visual identity and album artwork were captured by renowned photographer Neil KrugSix years after his GRAMMY-winning LP, Thundercat has announced his fifth studio album, Distracted, set for release on April 3 via Brainfeeder. The project marks a new creative chapter for the bassist, who partnere...
Win the Miles Davis – The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 Box Set on Vinyl or CD
Over seven hours of legendary jazz "anti-music" is available for the first time in 30 years on 10xLP or 8xCD. Win the Miles Davis – The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 Box Set on Vinyl or CD Ben Kaye
Tyler, the Creator and Rosé Added to 2026 GRAMMY Performance Lineup
SummaryThe Recording Academy has officially added Tyler, the Creator and Rosé to the 68th GRAMMY Awards performance lineupTyler heads into the night with six nominations—contending for Album of the Year for CHROMAKOPIA — while Rosé marks her debut as a nominee with three nods for her global smash "APT." featuring Bruno Mars.The ceremony airs live February 1The Recording Academy has bolstered the lineup for the 68th GRAMMY Awards, officially confirming that Tyler, the Creator and Rosé will take the stage on February 1. They join a star-studded roster of previously announced performers including Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse with Pharrell Williams, and an Ozzy Osbourne tribute featuring Post Malone and Slash.The stakes are high for both newly announced performers. Tyler...
Omah Lay Teases New Single “Don’t Love Me,” Ahead of New Album » NaijaTunez – No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos
Omah Lay Teases New Single “Don’t Love Me,” Ahead of New Album Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay is clearly turning up the The post Omah Lay Teases New Single “Don’t Love Me,” Ahead of New Album appeared first on NaijaTunez - No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos.
Samini Unveils 8th Studio Album “ORIGIN8A,” Set for Release » NaijaTunez – No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos
Samini Unveils 8th Studio Album “ORIGIN8A,” Set for Release Ghanaian music legend and multiple award-winning artiste, Samini, has officially announced The post Samini Unveils 8th Studio Album “ORIGIN8A,” Set for Release appeared first on NaijaTunez - No. 1 Platform For Latest Naija Music & Videos.
alt-J Frontman Joe Newman (aka JJerome87) Releases Debut Solo Single “Brush Me Like A Horse”
The single will be accompanied by Newman's first solo concert in mid-February. alt-J Frontman Joe Newman (aka JJerome87) Releases Debut Solo Single “Brush Me Like A Horse”: Stream Chris Coplan
Birthday Bash ATL Celebrates 30 Years With T.I, Gucci Mane & More
Atlanta's iconic hip-hop concert Birthday Bash ATL celebrates 30 years with T.I. headlining a legendary homecoming performance.
Nicki MAGA Minaj Shows Off Her Gold Trump Visa After Praising Him At A News Conference
When Nicki Minaj began caping for Donald Trump and the MAGA cult out of left field, many of her fans turned on her and others in the land of social media began petitioning for her to get deported as the multi-platinum rapper is indeed herself an illegal immigrant… or at least she was. Yesterday (Jan. […]
Trump Allies, FBI Searches Fulton County Election Office
On Wednesday (January 28), FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The move comes after FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated investigations that fall in line with the long-held grievances of President Donald Trump, including his repeated claims that […]
Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s About the Person Behind You”
The singer explains that the "phone-free" concerts are about the fan experience, and not about the band. Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s Not About Us, It’s About the Person Behind You” Spencer Kaufman
Kennedy Center’s New Programming Director Resigns Less Than Two Weeks Into the Job
Kevin Couch has stepped down as the Kennedy Center's senior vice president of artistic programming. Kennedy Center’s New Programming Director Resigns Less Than Two Weeks Into the Job Alex Young
