It looks like Bobby Shmurda is finally dropping his long-awaited first post-prison project later this summer. Earlier this year, the rapper took to Instagram to call out major record labels for “blackballing” him. Now, it appears that he is ready to drop his upcoming nine-track EP. Bobby Shmurda took to his Instagram to make the announcement that his latest project Bodboy will be dropping in early August. The EP will feature his newest single “Hoochie Daddy” as well as guest features from Rowdy Rebel and Fat Tony. On top of the new EP announcement, the press release has indicated that Shmurda’s new label GS9 Records will be operating in partnership with ONErpm. The announcement of Bodboy as his first post-prison EP comes just weeks after the rapper did his HotNewHipHop interview where he a...
Riding on the success of their new duet “I Like You (A Happier Song),” Post Malone and Doja Cat have dropped off an official video for the bouncy track, directed by child. The visual sees Malone in the role of an artist creating grand, colorful paintings in a sunlit studio decked out with Vincent Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom wallpaper. Outside the workroom, the chart-topper finds himself working on a sketch in an open field, where Doja Cat models for him with flowers covering her body and later runs topless through a flowery meadow. In the video’s conclusion, a French voiceover says, “Let’s move forward with passion, with desire, and love.” “I Like You (A Happier Song),” which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, marks the third single from Posty’s album, Twelve Carat Toothache. The rec...
As clubs have been reopening and shows have been resuming across the country after a year-and-a-half long COVID-19 pandemic pause on the live music industry, Billboard is asking club and touring DJs about their experience fading between spinning at home to performing back outside. There’s a saying that goes something like, “You can’t always be in the mix, or else you’ll lose your flavor.” But for seasoned DJ Jadaboo, she’s spinning at almost every popping party, premiere and afterparty and spreading her signature flavor of feel-good, old school and new school hip-hop, R&B, funk and dance music from coast to coast. After growing up seeing her loved ones involved in the music industry – her father was a producer and her high school sweetheart (now fiancé) is rapper Kyle – Jada wanted to ...
Montell Fish became a musician the same way he began his latest album: with a broken heart. “I was passionate and I went through a breakup,” he says. “Every time I go through a breakup, I write a good album.” At the time, Fish was 16 years old, and newly kicked out of his mother’s house due to a budding romance with drugs. (“Weed edibles, and then psychedelics like shrooms,” he elaborates). Quickly, he spiraled into a state of depression, unsuccessfully juggling the breakup with a girlfriend and familial tumult, turning to music creation, and eventually, God, for reprieve. “I was just so low and depressed that I started calling out to God like, ‘If you’re real, show me,’” he explains. “And then I began to see the God that my mom knew.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See...
The Latin Recording Academy announced Monday (July 25) that the 23rd annual Latin Grammys will take place Nov. 17 and will return to Las Vegas. Additionally, nominees will be announced on Sept. 20. The 2022 Latin Grammys ceremony is set to broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The three-hour telecast, which will be produced by Univision, will air live on the network beginning at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the Latin Recording Academy, the first round of voting will take place between July 28 and Aug. 8. The final round of voting is set for Sept. 30 to Oct. 13. Earlier this month, the Latin Grammys kicked off their Acousti...
Turnover have announced a new album and shared the video for the title track “Myself in the Way” featuring Turnstile singer Brendan Yates. The Virginia band’s fifth studio album drops November 4th via Run for Cover Records. The smooth track sees Turnover going in a chilled-out disco direction with auto-tuned vocals and jazzy chords. With Yates on board, it’s hard to not compare the song with the more R&B-tinged moments on Turnstile’s latest album, Glow On. The similar band names also add a parallel element. “Over the last couple of years, I really tried to stop finding reasons why not to do something,” Turnover singer Austin Getz said via a press release. “This song specifically is about getting engaged despite fears I’ve always had of being able to provide for a family, to give a...
Imagine Dragons have been named ambassadors of UNITED24, a platform initiated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to help fundraise humanitarian efforts in the country. As one of their first projects to help promote the Medical Aid direction of UNITED24, Imagine Dragons have collaborated with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on a fundraiser for ambulance vehicles. With each vehicle costing about $102,000, these ambulances are completely stocked with vital equipment that can save thousands of lives amid the country’s ongoing crisis. The mega-popular rock band have also virtually met with Zelensky to discuss their future collaborations. “We love the people of Ukraine and want to help in any way possible,” Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds said in a statement. “Inj...
Don’t miss this fresh new tune from Carla Prata titled – Miss You. Angolan-Portuguese R&B singer Carla Prata comes through with a brand new tune titled “Miss You“. The song has guest appearances from Tay Iwar & YCee. “Miss You” track follows her previous single “Time For Me” and it shows her versatility influenced by her heritage. More so, the talented singer has graced big music shows/stages like COLOURS, Wireless and others. Listen and share Carla Prata ft Tay Iwar & YCee – “Miss You” below.
Dangbana Republik honcho Bella Shmurda unveils a brand new track “New Born Fela”. Bella Shmurda aka yxng alhaji returns with a brand new single titled “New Born Fela“. The new track is a follow-up to his previously released track “Fvck Off“. On the track “New Born Fela“, Bella Shmurda sees himself as the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti of his era as copies his style of music and attire. Also, Bella recently got featured on Dopestiks’ new single titled “Chop Life“. Listen and share Bella Shmurda – “New Born Fela” below. [embedded content]
Check out this brand new music snippet coming from Phyno ft Tekno – “Full Current”. PentHauze Music boss Phyno returns to the music scene with a brand new song for his fans “Full Current”. He featured Tekno on the track as he shared a snippet with his fans. Phyno told his audience that the tune would be officially released on Friday. Fans are already in full anticipation of the tune ‘Full Current” from their comments. Listen, enjoy Phyno ft Tekno – “Full Current” snippet below.
Spotify has expanded its recently-launched Blend feature, now enabling users to buy merch from their favorite artists in-app. Launched earlier this year, Blend is a shared playlist that allows users to collaborate with not only their friends and family but also artists such as BTS, Charli XCX, The Chainsmokers, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion and more. After a user Blends with their artist of choice, Spotify will create a playlist personalized to their shared tastes. They can also take a look at their Taste Match scorecard, displaying the percentage of music taste that the user and artist have in common. From there, users will be able to access the artists’ online merch stores, where all items have been curated by the artists themselves. Offerings from Post Malone and Lizzo, for instance,...
NBA YoungBoy has returned with a fresh single and music video, “Change.” Directed by Isaac Garcia, the official visual features a simple montage of the rapper performing around a mostly-bare white-walled room. YoungBoy’s rapid pace of putting out new music has given way to a few song titles that sound a bit similar. While this new single is simply called “Change,” he already has the tracks “Changed” and or “Change (4 Freedom).” “I done sat up in the prison all night, wishin’ that I’m holdin’ you,” he raps. “Tryna make my money, bring me close to you, I’m feelin’ sorry.” The new track arrives as YoungBoy gears up for the release of his sprawling 30-track album, The Last Slimeto. Slated to drop next month on August 5 via Atlantic Records and Never Broke Again, the project will land as YoungB...