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Beyoncé Removes Kelis Interpolation from Renaissance Track “Energy”
After Kelis called her out for using her song “Milkshake” without permission, Beyoncé has removed the interpolation from Renaissance. The Renaissance song “Energy” contains the interpolation of “Milkshake;” notably, Bey sings a spin on the song’s classic “la la, la la la” hook toward the end of the track. While Beyoncé credited Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the official writers and producers of “Milkshake,” Kelis expressed frustration for not being contacted about the interpolation as a common courtesy. Now, Rolling Stone reports that the interpolation has been removed from “Energy” as it appears on streaming services, including Apple Music and Tidal. It’s worth noting that the official credits on Beyoncé’s website still mention the interpolation, referring to “Milkshake” as “...
Demi Lovato Adopts She/Her Pronouns Again: “I’ve Been Feeling More Feminine”
Demi Lovato has updated their pronouns to include she/her as well as they/them. The singer, who came out as nonbinary last year, told Spout Podcast, “Recently, I’ve been feeling more feminine, and so I’ve adopted ‘she/her’ again, but I think what’s important is, nobody’s perfect. Everyone messes up pronouns at some point, and especially when people are learning, it’s just all about respect.” Explaining why they first came to identify with they/them pronouns, Lovato said, “I felt like, especially last year, my energy was balanced in my masculine and feminine energy. So that when I was faced with the choice of walking into a bathroom and it said ‘Women’ and ‘Men,’ I didn’t feel like there was a bathroom for me. Because I didn’t feel necessarily like a woman, I didn’t feel like man, I ju...
Woman Falls to Her Death at Kenny Chesney Concert
A woman fell from an escalator to her death at the end of a July 30th Kenny Chesney concert in Denver, The Denver Post reports. Chesney was performing at Empower Field at Mile High when a woman who was sitting on the railing of an escalator fell to the concourse below and died of her injuries, Denver police said. The incident happened at about 10:52 p.m local time. Police spokesman Nate Magee said the woman’s death was being investigated as an accident. Magee said he did not know whether alcohol was a factor in the fall, but based on witness reports, he did not believe the woman was pushed or jostled. Advertisement Related Video “To my understanding there was none of that, it was just an accidental fall, I don’t think anyone pushed her or anything like that,” Magee said. Chesney offer...
Beyoncé Removes Kelis Interpolation From ‘Energy’ After Getting Called Out for ‘Theft’
Beyoncé has removed the interpolation of Kelis‘ 2003 hit “Milkshake” from her Renaissance track “Energy” on Tidal and Apple, after the latter called out Bey and The Neptunes for allegedly failing to seek permission for usage. While Kelis sang “Milkshake,” written by The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, only the production duo are credited as songwriters. The artist, upon hearing the song, aired her grievances via Instagram on Thursday (July 28) via comments from her Bounty & Full business account. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After a Kelis Instagram fan page announced that “@Beyonce‘s RENAISSANCE album will include a @kelis sample on the song ‘Energy,’” alongside a mind-blown emoj...
Gurrumul to Be Inducted Into NIMAs Hall of Fame
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, the late Indigenous Australian singer whose rare gifts were described by Quincy Jones as “unbelievable,” will be inducted into the NIMA Hall of Fame, with a celebration during the 2022 National Indigenous Music Awards this Saturday (Aug. 6). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the night, Gurrumul will be remembered with a tribute performed by fellow Saltwater Band member Manuel Dhurrkay. Blind from birth and raised in the remote Galiwin’ku community on Elcho Island, off the coast of Arnhem land in the Northern Territory, Yunupingu was recognized as one of Australia’s great talents when he died in 2017, aged 46. Gurrumul left an indelible mark on Australia’s music landscape. His solo breakthrough came with his debut 2...
Beyoncé Removes “Milkshake” Interpolation From ‘RENAISSANCE’
Beyoncé has removed the interpolation of Kelis‘ “Milkshake” from the RENAISSANCE track “Energy” after the latter accused her of “theft.” According to Rolling Stone, the version of “Energy” that can be streamed on TIDAL and Apple no longer includes the sample. During a short TIDAL glitch, the only part of the track that was playing was the interpolation’s isolated vocals and the rest of the song was quiet. The removal of “Milkshake” is done just a few days after Kelis publicly called out Beyoncé and the Neptunes’ Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, stating that the use of “Milkshake” was “theft” as she was not even made aware of the interpolation. “I just heard the record everyone is saying has my sample. But it’s beyond this song at this point,” she wrote on Instagram. “This was a TRIGG...
Muripounds – Muripounds Love OBO
Nigerian fast-rising music star Muripounds delivers a new timely piece of music Muripounds Love OBO. Muripounds praises Davido in his newly released track Muripounds Love OBO, in which he recounted how through his assistance he got into the limelight. He also speaks of Davido as a selfless people helper with a distinct line in the lyrics “we rise by lifting others“. It is an impressive track for his fans and that of David. Listen and share Muripounds – Muripounds Love OBO below.Download
Sista Afia – Makwe
Check out this brand new single from Sista Afia titled Makwe. Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia is back on track with her latest single for the year she calls Makwe. It’s been a while since the fans heard from her and the new music comes in handy for their listening pleasure. It is an amazing song that she delivers as always with unique vocals to blend. The song is a follow-up to her last dropped track Asuoden. Listen and share Sista Afia – Makwe below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sista_Afia_-_Makwe_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Sauti Sol ft Nviiri The Storyteller & Bensoul – Tano Tena
Check out this fresh new tune “Tano Tena by Sauti Sol, which is out now. Afro-pop group Sauti Sol from Kenya has released a brand new thrilling piece called “Tano Tena,” which was produced by Hendrix. Nviiri The Storyteller and Bensoul are among the track’s notable featured performers. The new record is off the forthcoming studio album Tujiangalie and it is a follow to the song Girls On Top. However, you should include it on your playlist. Listen to Sauti Sol – Tano Tena (ft. Nviiri The Storyteller & Bensoul) below.
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After Backlash, slowthai Forced to Confirm “Destroy [Swastika]” Shirt Was Anti-Fascism
Festivals require artists to think about close and far, longtime fans and newcomers, and now, apparently, whether an explicitly anti-fascist shirt can be misinterpreted as pro-Nazi. Facing a backlash, both Osheaga and slowthai have apologized after the UK rapper wore a t-shirt that said “Destroy” above a Swastika during his festival set. As Pitchfork points out, the shirt was inspired by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s famous 1977 “Destroy” design. Historical context aside, slowthai’s performance took place on a stage with large video displays, suggesting that even distant viewers could have spotted the word “Destroy” if they looked for it in good faith. “i’m sorry to anyone who is offended by me wearing an anti-fascist / anti-regime t-shirt and the use of the symbol...
The Bronx Announce Fall 2022 North American Tour, Including Co-Headlining Run with The Chats
The Bronx are heading out on a Fall 2022 North American tour, co-headlining the first leg with Aussie punks The Chats. The general on-sale begins Friday (August 5th) at 1 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster, with pre-sales launching Wednesday (August 3rd) and Thursday (August 4th), depending on the market. The co-headlining run kicks off October 4th in San Diego, California, and extends through October 23rd in Boston. Drug Church and Scowl will support these dates. Advertisement Related Video The Bronx will then embark on their own headlining run with support from Drug Church, Robot Monster, and Meat Wave on select dates. This second leg begins October 25th in Philadelphia and runs through a November 5th appearance at the Punk in the Park festival in Orange County, California (sans the tour support a...
Steve Lacy Announces “Give You the World” North American 2022 Tour Dates
Steve Lacy is bringing Gemini Rights to a city near you. The musician has today announced his “Give You the World Tour,” with dates scheduled to go down in North America through Fall 2022. Lacy will kick things off on October 2nd in Denver. The 27-date trek will then take the Internet guitarist through the US and Canada — making stops in Chicago, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle, and more — before wrapping up with a grand hometown finale at Los Angeles’ storied Greek Theatre. General on-sale for Lacy’s “Give You the World Tour” begins this Friday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. local; head to Ticketmaster for yours, and check out the itinerary below. Advertisement Related Video Gemini Rights, which includes the singles “Bad Habit” and “Mercury,” is the follow-up to Lacy’s 2019 so...
