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Here Are the Lyrics to Beyoncé’s ‘Alien Superstar’
Beyoncé charted all 16 songs from her new album Renaissance on the latest Billboard Hot 100 (dated Aug. 13), with “Alien Superstar” coming in at No. 19. Renaissance, meanwhile, opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and debuted with the second-best first week of 2022, behind Harry Styles’ Harry’s House. If you need a guide to follow along with Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar,” find the lyrics below: Please do not be alarmed, remain calmDo not attempt to leave the dancefloorThe DJ booth is conducting a troubleshoot test of the entire system I’m one of oneI’m number oneI’m the only oneDon’t even waste your time trying to compete with me (don’t do it)No one else in this world can think like me (true)I’m twisted (twisted)I’ll contradict it, keep him addictedLies on...
‘Elvis’ Soundtrack Surges to Top 10 on Album Sales Chart
The Elvis soundtrack vaults back onto Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Aug. 13), as the set’s CD release on July 29 prompts its re-entry at No. 9 – its first week in the top 10. The multi-artist soundtrack, led by Elvis Presley, spent one previous week on the list, dated July 9 (at No. 35), following its initial release via digital retailers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the tracking week ending Aug. 4, the Elvis soundtrack sold 8,000 copies (up 1,466%), with 7,500 of that sum on CD. (The remaining 500 were digital album purchases.) On Top Album Sales, the Elvis soundtrack – billed as by Elvis Presley & Various Artists – gives Presley his sixth top 10 on the chart since it launched in 1991. Elvis also returns to No. 1 on ...
Kodak Black Speaks on Collaborating With Kendrick Lamar on ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’
Kodak Black opened up about collaborating with Kendrick Lamar for the latter’s newest album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, touching on their professional relationship and creativity. Speaking on Spotify’s RapCaviar, the artist — who appeared on the tracks “Worldwide Steppers,” “Rich (Interlude),” “Silent Hill” and “Mirror” — explained that the two of them have very unique similarities, allowing them to work together on a different level. “Me and Kendrick got a lot of little things in common that people won’t probably understand. Both of us, we Geminis. Both of us, you know, we Hebrew Israelite,” Black shared. “Me and him, we could talk and he understand me beyond than what the internet theories. It’s like he got a different perception of me and he ain’t cap. Like, he say we going ...
Young Nudy Drops New Mixtape EA Monster: Stream
Young Nudy has unleashed his latest mixtape EA Monster via PDE Records/RCA Records. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. The 11-track project features production from the East Atlanta rapper’s Sli’merre partner Pi’erre Bourne, Mojo Krazy, Coupe, Rio Leyva, Nash, and Whatitdoflip. Meanwhile, the sole guest verse comes from fellow Atlanta artist BabyDrill on the previously-released single “Duntsane” from April. EA Monster follows Nudy’s breakneck 2021, which saw him drop two full-length albums in the span of several months — DR. EV4L and Rich Shooter — before kicking off his expansive “Dr. EV4L vs. Rich Shooter” tour. As of now, Young Nudy will make his first and only post-mixtape live appearance of 2022 at Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful on September 18th. Grab your passes here to...
Arctic Monkeys Play First Show Since 2019 in Istanbul: Video + Setlist
Arctic Monkeys performed their first concert since before the pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, August 9th. During the first of two nights at Zorlu Center PSM, the band played a career-spanning, 21-song set. It included classics like “Do I Wanna Know?,” “Brainstorm,” and “R U Mine?,” along with other hits like “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?,” “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor,” and “Teddy Picker.” While Alex Turner and co. didn’t debut any new music, they did break out “Potion Approaching” for the first time in over a decade. For the next few weeks, Arctic Monkeys will play headlining shows in Europe ahead of headlining spots at festivals like Primavera Sound Los Angeles and Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas. In November, they’ll appear at Primavera S...
King Von’s Estate Releases “Get It Done” Music Video
Today, King Von’s estate has released the “Get It Done” music video from the rapper’s posthumous album, What It Means To Be King. In addition to providing fans with a visual of the highlight track featuring OMB Peezy, the music video release celebrates King Von’s 28th birthday. The visual shows the two rappers linking up while being watched by their enemies before taking off in a silver Maserati with stacks of money. Directed by 20kvisuals, the music video also showcases King Von and OMB Peezy rapping in a secluded location. When King Von’s What It Means To Be King was first released in March of this year, the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Chart with 59,000 equivalent album units at the time. Aside from OMB Peezy, the album features G Herbo, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, ...
Martha Reeves, The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir Mourn Death of Lamont Dozier
Next to the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and the Four Tops were the primary recipients of Holland-Dozier-Holland’s hitmaking prowess at Motown. So it’s no surprise that the principals of those groups had only warm memories about Lamont Dozier as news spread on Tuesday (Aug. 9) of his death at the age of 81. “Such a great guy,” Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the sole surviving founding member of the Four Tops, told Billboard about Dozier, who was also a close personal friend and running buddy. “He was so talented. He could sing really well. He was a good writer, a good producer, really an integral part of Holland-Dozier-Holland.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Martha Reeves, meanwhile, remembered that Dozier “had the greatest sense of humor. He made...
J-Hope Reveals Inspiration for ‘Jack in the Box’ Cover Art in New Video: Watch
J-Hope took fans behind the scenes of the cover shoot for his debut solo album Jack in the Box on Tuesday (Aug. 9). “I’m thinking of an album art that also has me in it, and I’m honored to say that art designer KAWS agreed to create a great art cover,” the BTS member says directly to the camera in the video uploaded to the boy band’s official YouTube channel. “It’s a great honor. I’m so happy that I can’t hold it in.” (English translation courtesy of YouTube.) Partway through the shoot, J-Hope gets a surprise visit from none other than his BTS bandmate Jung Kook, who stops by after having his own picture taken for a graduation ID. After Jung Kook wishes him “good luck,” J-Hope then moves on to his second outfit: the black-and-white checkered suit inspired by an optical illusion that ultima...
Normani Shuts Down Claims She No Longer Has ‘Motivation’ to Make Music: ‘Just Shut the F— Up’
Normani is not tolerating any comments about her work ethic. On Tuesday (Aug. 9), the singer gave a pointed response to Twitter users who believe she is no longer passionate about her music endeavors. “No idea where Normani’s motivation (no pun intended) has gone but I just dont see the same passion from her as I used to,” one user wrote in a tweet, which has since been listed as private. “Before yall start, its not depression so dont even go THERE!” A second user replied to the first user’s tweet and wrote, “What happens when you’ve gotten comfortable and you’re not HUNGRY anymore.” Normani, incensed by the comments, jumped into the conversation and simply replied, “Just shut the f— up.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The comment...
Beyoncé Joins The Isley Brothers for a New Song
On the heels of her newly released seventh studio album, Renaissance, Beyoncé is set to deliver more music as she has now joined The Isley Brothers for a new song. With the collaboration, the two musical entities are reworking The Isley Brothers’ 1975 song, “Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2.” Earlier today, Ronald Isley shared a short and sweet preview of the forthcoming track on Instagram. In the preview, listeners can hear the Houston-born songstress opening the song’s first verse with the words: “oh, I believe you are a rainbow.” Recently, Beyoncé has released several remixes of “Break My Soul” from her seventh No. 1 solo album with Madonna, Honey Dijon, will.i.am, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance. The latest remix titled, “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix),” fuses the track’s...
Laycon – Orijinality
Don’t miss this brand new soundtrack from Laycon tagged Orijinality. Nigeria alcoholic beverage (Orijin) brand ambassador Laycon drops a brand new theme song called Orijinality. The new record centers around being yourself, and having a mind of your own. It is also about being orijinal while representing your true self. More so, Origin is a Nigeria alcoholic drink produced by Diaego/Guinness Nigeria PLC and is suited for people over 18 years of age and should be taken responsibly. The track was produced by Teekay Witty. Listen and share Laycon – Orijinality below. Download
Rage Against the Machine Kick Off Five-Night Stand at Madison Square Garden: Recap + Photos
Rage Against the Machine have embarked on their “Public Service Announcement Tour,” which the quartet launched last month at the Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin. Marking the band’s first live shows in 11 years, the ongoing trek was originally scheduled to ignite in 2020, but was postponed twice due to the global pandemic. The first leg is winding down with a five-night stand at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden, which began with a show on Monday night (August 8th). A UK/European run begins later this month, plus a second leg of US and Canadian shows is set for early 2023, with tickets available here. Monday night’s show at MSG saw Rage Against the Machine playing to a completely sold-out crowd. Still healing from a leg injury sustained during the band’s Chicag...
