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Megan Thee Stallion Explains Meaning Behind ‘Traumazine’ Album Title
Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about the nuanced meaning behind the title of her latest album, Traumazine. Released earlier this month, the 18-track project marks the rapper’s second studio LP, following her debut Good News. Speaking to New York Magazine’s The Cut, Megan described how she came to call the album Traumazine and what was going through her mind at the time. Traumazine is defined as “the chemical released in the brain when it is forced to deal with painful emotions caused by traumatic events and experiences,” the rapper said. “I might have been pissed off one month and so the name of the album was something angry, and I might have been super-sad another month so the name of the album was something sad.” She continued, telling the publication that “everybody has gone through ...
DJ Khaled Delivers “Keep Going” Video With 21 Savage, Lil Durk and Roddy Ricch
DJ Khaled has dropped off the official music video for his GOD DID track, “Keep Going,” featuring 21 Savage, Lil Durk and Roddy Ricch. The visual, directed by Christian Sutton, sees the star-powered group surrounded by an entourage of vibrant Lamborghinis in an empty lot. Khaled opens the video in his usual fashion, before handing off the mic to each respective artist on the cut. Among several memorable verses, Roddy commands attention while singing the chorus from the front seat of a fiery red sports car: “This a wide body, these ain’t stocks, though / He ain’t ’bout it, ’bout it, where your chop’ go? / In a opp party, you did not go / He spinnin’, spinnin’, spinnin’, spinnin’ on repeat / He spinnin’, spinnin’, spinnin’, spinnin’, can’t even breathe, aye.” “Keep Going” is the la...
Arctic Monkeys Live Their ’70s Dreams in New Song “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball”: Stream
Arctic Monkeys have revealed “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball,” a retro new single from their upcoming album The Car. Drummer Matt Helders previously revealed that Arctic Monkeys’ next album “kinda picks up where” 2018’s loungey Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino left off, and “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball” certainly proves his point. Lush with swelling strings and piano, the song begins on an almost ominous note before fully acquiescing to Alex Turner’s most cinematic, Phil Spector-inspired desires. Even the track’s grainy, sepia-toned music video fits the vibe, as the band track the song in collared shirts and dress pants. Take a trip back to the ’70s below. The Car arrives in full October 21st via Domino, and pre-orders are ongoing. Shortly after announcing the album, ...
Rayland Baxter Announces New Album If I Were A Butterfly, Shares Origins of Title Track: Exclusive
Origins is a recurring new music series giving artists the opportunity to share exclusive insights into their latest release. Today, Rayland Baxter breaks down “If I Were A Butterfly,” the lead single and title track of his fourth album. Nashville singer and songwriter Rayland Baxter has announced his fourth studio album and shared the title track, “If I Were A Butterfly,” on Tuesday (August 30th). The groovy, harmony-laden track is a fascinating foray into the sounds of If I Were A Butterfly, and its lush instrumentation compliments Baxter’s warm vocals and introspective lyrics perfectly. According to Baxter, the new album centers its themes on the loss of his legendary father, Bucky Baxter, who was a member of Bob Dylan’s band and Steve Earl’s Dukes, and who appears on several of&nb...
Plains (Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson) Don’t Talk About “Abilene” in New Song: Stream
Jess Williamson and Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield have shared “Abilene,” another new song from their project as Plains. Listen to the track — and watch Yoga with Adriene’s own Adriene Mishler star in its music video — below. The classic country waltz melodies of “Abilene” soundtracks Plains’ journey to distance themselves from the Texas city, and the lives it once housed. “Young lovers like to dream/ We’ll settle down and we’ll make a good team/ Well Main Street was cute and the rents there were cheap/ But I was too much for you and for your Abilene,” Williamson sings. Crutchfield shared the inspiration behind the latest Plains song in a statement. “The song ‘Abilene’ really solidified the vision of the album for me,” she said. “I’ll never forget how giddy I felt when Jess sent me t...
The Wiggles Make History With Two Australian Arena Tours In 2023
The Wiggles continue their golden run with the announcement of another arena tour of Australia, a run that places the childen’s entertainers in the history books. With The Wiggles Holiday Party Big Show, announced Tuesday (Aug. 30), the Wiggles become the first band in Australian history to perform two national arena tours in a single year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Hot Potato” singers will hit the road for 15 end-of-year dates, wrapping Dec. 17 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena — the country’s biggest arena, with a 21,000 capacity. Bruce Springsteen did the double with his Wrecking Ball tour in 2013 and with the High Hopes jaunt in 2014. The Boss’ visits were separated by twelve months, but weren’t in the same calendar year. The ...
Romeo Santos Shares Tantalizing Sneak Peek of Justin Timberlake Collab ‘Sin Fin’
“King” of bachata Romeo Santos has finally given us a sneak peek at his upcoming collaboration with another royal pop icon, Justin Timberlake. The dynamic duo dropped a 15-second preview of their anticipated collaboration on the sensual ballad “Sin Fin” (Endless) on Monday night (August 29). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The preview of the track from Santos’ anticipated Formula, Vol. 3 (Sept. 1) album spotlights JT’s vocals, as he sings, “You already know this love is all your, baby/ So take it/ We’ve been here before, it’s strong enough to save us, oh baby,” over what appears to be black and white footage from the song’s video. The various set-ups range from JT and Santos laughing and goofing around on set to Santos dancing with a woman and ...
Mickey Guyton, Robert Glasper Headline Otis Redding Center for the Arts Fundraiser
In tandem with celebrating soul pioneer Otis Redding’s 81st birthday and legacy, the Otis Redding Foundation will host a groundbreaking ceremony and fundraiser events for the future Otis Redding Center for the Arts on Sept. 9-10 in Macon, Georgia. Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper and Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton are among the artists set to perform during the weekend celebration. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Slated to open in 2023, the Otis Redding Center for the Arts will be housed in an 11,000 square-foot space. To further foster music education for students from ages 3-18, the center will offer learning labs, collaborative spaces, practice rooms and a stage for performances. “Expanding our educa...
Here’s Why Chris Rock Declined the Offer to Be the Oscars’ 2023 Host
Chris Rock told the crowd at a Phoenix stand-up show this week that he was offered to host the 2023 Oscars, following the incident in which Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped him across the face. According to AZ Central, the comedian declined the gig, as it would be like returning to the scene of a crime, referencing the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, whose ex-wife’s killing started out by leaving her mother’s glasses at an Italian restaurant. Rock said returning to the Oscars would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The tense moment in March occurred after Rock made an onstage joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the Academy Awards ceremony. “Jada...
Beyonce Narrates New Gatorade Ad to Celebrate Serena Williams’ Final U.S. Open
In tennis, “love” means nothing. But in a new Gatorade ad narrated by Beyoncé to celebrate the final U.S. Open appearance from tennis legend Serena Williams, “Love Means Everything.” That’s the title of the new commercial, which shows women of all ages who are dancers, fencers, roller skaters, equestrians and everything in between who have been inspired by the magnificent career and life story of Williams. The ad debuted during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards ahead of Monday’s (Aug. 29) first day of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament, which Williams announced in a Vogue essay earlier this month would be her final tournament as a professional player. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When the world writes her down in history, we’ll begin ...
9ice ft Wyclef Jean – Guru (Remix)
Don’t miss this new remix single from 9ice titled – Guru. Nigerian singer, 9ice comes through with a new remix tune for his 2020 released single titled Guru. The original track is off his “Tip Of The Iceberg” episode 1. On Guru (Remix), he features Haitian ace rapper Wyclef Jean who brings a special feel to the song and this is added to his new EP “Tip Of The Iceberg” II. However, hope you like it and add it to your playlist. Listen and share 9ice – Guru (Remix) ft Wyclef Jean below.
9ice ft Reekado Banks – Roboto
Here is another new tune single from 9ice titled – Roboto. 9ice teams up with Ozumba Mbadie crooner, Reekado Banks, for a brand new piece of music he calls “Roboto”. The new record “Roboto” is picked from his newly released project titled “Tip Of The Iceberg” II, which has 8 tracks on it. This is a follow-up to his previously released song “Aye La Bowo” and it is a fantastic track for your listening pleasure. Listen and share 9ice ft Reekado Banka – Roboto below.
