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Kate Bush’s 10 Best Songs
This article originally ran in 2014 and has been updated in celebration of Kate Bush’s birthday on July 30th. Top Songs is a feature in which we definitively handpick the very best songs in an artist or band’s catalog. Sounds simple, right? Oh, if only. Considering the formidable back catalog of someone as musically gifted as Kate Bush, the inevitable dilemma is what to leave out of any top 10. With 10 studio albums and 33 singles to ponder, it’s a particularly tough ask. Advertisement Despite Bush’s status as a national treasure in the UK and considerable success around the world, her career has never really taken off in the US — until this year’s “Running Up That Hill” explosion, that is. Indeed, Bush’s genius is finally getting the recognition it deserves in the States (though this list...
Nas and Hit-Boy Releasing Special Pink Vinyl of ‘Magic’ for Charity
Nas and Hit-Boy‘s 2021 album Magic is receiving a limited edition pink vinyl to raise money for charity. The LP release is part of the annual Ten Bands One Cause program, which features 10 artists to reissue their albums for a good cause. The drop of Magic will benefit New York City’s Red Door Community, a nonprofit cancer support organization that is described as a “welcoming place that provides a full complement of FREE cancer support, emotional and educational programs, and healthy lifestyle workshops online and in-person.” Also joining this year’s Ten Bands One Cause program are The Black Keys, Colter Wall, The Allman Brothers, Judah & The Lion, Senses Fail, The Bangles, Turnpike Troubadours, Jungle Fire and BADBADNOTGOOD. Magic followed King’s Disease and King’s Disease II an...
Omah Lay – Take It On (Sprite Limelight)
Don’t miss this brand new single from Omah Lay titled – Take It On. KeyQaad artist Omah Lay drops a brand new single titled “Take It On” with a partnership with Sprite. Sprite Limelight provides support for brilliant music talent to help them create music differently. It also gives fans refreshing moments to stay cool. [embedded content] However, it is a fantastic track that should be added to your playlist and this serves as a follow-up to his recently dropped studio album “Boy Alone” released a couple of weeks ago. Listen and share Omah Lay – Take It On (Sprite Limelight) below.
DJ YK Beats – Akuchuku Dance Beat
Check out this brand new soundtrack from DJ YK Mule titled “Akuchuku Dance Beat”. Nigerian disc jockey, DJ YK Beats is back with a new sound tagged “Akuchuku Dance Beat” just to rock your day. DJ YK keeps thrilling his fans with more good tunes and this is an exciting and fantastic track. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released single “Number Cruise“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share DJ YK Mule – “Akuchuku Dance Beat” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DJ_YK_Mule_-_Akuchuku_Dance_Beat_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
DJ Sliqe ft Flow Jones Jr, Emtee & 25k – Sta Soft
Don’t miss this brand new single from DJ Sliqe titled – Sta Soft. Talented disc jockey, DJ Sliqe drops a brand new single tagged “Sta Soft” he teams up with Flow Jones Jr, Emtee, and 25k. He has over the years diffused himself across the South African music space with impressive singles. Sliqe new song is a brilliant piece that adds up to his music catalog. It is a follow-up to his previous track “Intentions” featuring Blxckie. Listen and share DJ Sliqe ft Flow Jones Jnr, Emtee & 25k – “Sta Soft” below.
Song of the Week: Beyoncé Is in a Galaxy of Her Own on “ALIEN SUPERSTAR”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Queen Bey takes us on a journey into outer space with “ALIEN SUPERSTAR.” Beyoncé‘s new album Renaissance is an entire listening experience. The songs flow into one another with such precise care that leaving one and entering another is sometimes unnoticeable, making it the kind of record best absorbed as a whole. This also makes it difficult to single out any one track as a standout among gems, but with “ALIEN SUPERSTAR,” Queen Bey reminds us exactly who she is. “I’m one of one, I’m number one, I’m the onl...
Metallica Jam with Stranger Things Actor Joseph Quinn Backstage at Lollapalooza
Metallica were joined backstage by a special guest ahead of their headlining performance at Lollapalooza on Thursday. Joseph Quinn, who played Eddie Munson on season four of Stranger Things, paid a pre-show visit to the band and even got a chance to join them for a performance of “Master of Puppets.” During a backstage powwow, Metallica’s James Hetfield revealed that he has watched Stranger Things since season one. “[For] my kids and I, it’s been a bonding experience for us,” the band’s frontman explained. Hetfield also thanked Quinn for doing the song “justice.” Metallica then invited Quinn to their rehearsal trailer for a quick jam session, where the actor got to show off his guitar chops on “Master of Puppets.” Afterward, the band gifted Quinn a signed guitar similar to the one he playe...
Kelis Calls “Milkshake” Sample on Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ “Theft”
Kelis called out the sample of her track “Milkshake” on Beyoncé‘s RENAISSANCE, labelling the use of the track as “theft.” The artist took to Instagram several times to speak on the matter, first using her chef account to clarify that she allegedly was not made aware of the sample. “My mind is blown too because the level of disrespect and utter ignorance of all 3 parties involved is astounding. I heard about this the same way everyone else did. Nothing is ever as it seems, some of the people in this business have no soul or integrity and they have everyone fooled,” she commented. Kelis also responded to a fan who commented that a collab between them is what “the world really needs,” stating, “It’s not a collab it’s theft.” Moving over to her main Instagram, Kelis shared two videos expl...
Christina Aguilera Is ‘Loving Me for Me’ in Steamy Bikini Photos
Christina Aguilera was soaking up the summer sun on Friday (July 29), sharing a series of poolside bikini photos. “Loving me for me,” she captioned the first snaps, alongside a geo-tag indicating that the “Genie in a Bottle” singer is currently vacationing in Spain. In a follow-up video, the pop star shared her “religious experience” swimming by the pool and enjoying the Spanish scenery. It’s been a big year for Aguilera, who released her EP La Fuerza in January, which comes more than 20 years since her first Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo. “I’ve always had it in me. I never stopped singing in Spanish,” she previously told Billboard. Whenever the opportunities came about where I was really passionate about a project, I’d go for it. I always say when you grow up with something...
Gary Allan Leaving Longtime Label Home UMG Nashville
Gary Allan is exiting his longtime label home, UMG Nashville. The “Watching Airplanes” hitmaker revealed the news on social media Friday (July 29), saying, “For the last 25 years plus, UMG Nashville has been my record label home. I’m very thankful to the staff members at [UMGN imprints] Decca, MCA and EMI for the belief and support they have had in me, but it is now time for a new adventure. I am excited for what the future holds and look forward to sharing more news soon.” Over the past 25 years, Allan has earned 11 top 10 Billboard Country Airplay hits, including four chart leaders. Allan earned his first No. 1 Country Airplay hit with “Man to Man” in March 2003, followed that same year by the two-week chart leader “Tough Little Boys.” He also notched No. 1s including “Nothing on But The...
These 2022 VMA Contenders Were Also Nominated at the First VMAs in 1984
Two of the artists nominated for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards go way back with the VMAs, to the very first show in 1984. Madonna, who is nominated for best long-form music video for “MADAME X,” was nominated for best new artist in a video at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards for “Borderline.” She didn’t win — the award went to Eurythmics for “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This”) — but she left with something even better than an award: She stole the show with her fully committed performance of “Like a Virgin,” in which she writhed around the floor of Radio City Music Hall in a wedding dress. The other 2022 VMA contender who was nominated at the first VMAs is Elton John. The pop legend is nominated this year for both song of the year and best collaboration for “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” hi...
Jackson Wang Sizzles in Fiery, Cinematic ‘Cruel’ Video: Watch
Jackson Wang embodies the title of his upcoming album Magic Man with a superpowered music video. After the song made its live debut during Wang’s Coachella set with 88rising earlier this year, “Cruel” has finally been unveiled alongside a cinematic music video. The track’s rough, rock-pop production couples with a visual showcasing a fire-breathing Jackson fighting off a gang of soul-sucking female antagonists. In the middle of a burning city, the Chinese singer shows off his superpowers and super physique through rubble, ash and stones with all hope looking lost for the star until an unexpected twist at the end. Along with his new single, the GOT7 member also revealed upcoming details about his forthcoming Magic Man album. With the pre-order information ...
