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Going There with Taylor Bennett: The Chicago Rapper’s Uplifting Individuality
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Musician, rapper, entrepreneur, and all around positive guy Taylor Bennett brings his “be yourself” mentality to the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast. Advertisement The Chicago native discusses how “uplifting individuality” is his guiding philosophy in his mental health and well-being journey. Bennett explains that in order to discover our best self, we must be able to focus on how we as individuals can constantly grow and develop. That allows us to figure out what we want in the world and how to attain optimal mental, physical, and social health. In an ideal world, we would have the freedom to always be growing a...
Even Fame & Stardom Can’t Take Away Tems’ Peace of Mind
Hearing Tems speak is as soothing as hearing her sing. During our 20-minute conversation, you realize how cerebral and calculated the Afrobeats singer is. She doesn’t rush to answer questions: She pauses and then gingerly paces her way through until she reaches the goal line. Even when she encounters a less-weighty topic, such as remixing a song of choice, she lingers — before cueing up a response that makes you want to join in on the action and jam alongside her down Oxford Street. “I would choose Bob Marley’s ‘Is This Love’ or ‘No Woman Don’t Cry,’ because those are one of my favorites,” she says reassuringly. “I’m in London right now, so ‘Is This Love’ is the best song to listen to when walking down any street in London. You should try it whenever you’re here, just to try it...
Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Premios Juventud: How to Watch, All the Performers & More
The 2022 Premios Juventud are taking place Thursday (July 21) live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the first time ever. The awards show will be televised live on Univision and will be hosted by Danna Paola, Grupo Firme‘s Eduin Caz, Prince Royce and television personality Clarissa Molina. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Colombian superstars J Balvin and Karol G lead the pack with 11 nods each. They are followed by the nine-time nominee Rauw Alejandro and Farruko with eight. Balvin, Karol, Farruko and Rauw are up for the coveted album of the year prize, alongside Sebastian Yatra, Justin Quiles, Daddy Yankee, Camilo, Rosalia and Natti Natasha. Other top nominees include Angela Aguilar, Camilo and Grupo Firme...
Rolling Loud Says That Travis Scott Wasn’t Banned From Playing Miami Venue After All
Travis Scott won’t be replacing Ye as a headliner at Rolling Loud Miami this year, but according to the festival, the decision was merely a matter of incompatible scheduling rather than blowback from the tragedy at Astroworld. Initially, festival co-founder Tariq Cherif claimed in since-deleted Instagram comments that the “venue won’t allow Travis because of Astroworld deaths” as organizers were seeking an eleventh-hour replacement for Ye, but now the official word is that was never the case. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We reached out to Travis to headline Rolling Loud, but it couldn’t work in such a short time,” a Rolling Loud spokesperson said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “This had nothing to do with any restrictions from the...
See K-Pop’s SEVENTEEN Explore the “WORLD” in New Music Video
In the new music video for their single “_WORLD,” K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN is dropped off in what looks to be a dusty and abandoned town. “Welcome to World” a billboard in the distance reads. The visual then cuts to an exploration of a vibrant city. After S.Coups and Mingyu step out of a taxi parked in front of the airport, the 13-member group reunites to delve into exploring their new surroundings. “Like a déjà vu of heaven,” the members sing in the chorus of “_WORLD.” “Meet up, let’s start your interview / I can give you everything you want.” The track serves as the lead song off of SEVENTEEN’s Sector 17, a repackaged edition of its latest album, Face the Sun. Released on Monday, “_WORLD” arrived alongside the new singles “CHEERS,” “Circles” and a Korean version of “Fallin’ Flowers.” Wat...
Medellín’s Emerging Voices Are Championing Inclusivity Through Reggaeton
When bars shut their doors, musicians packed away their equipment and live music came to a startling halt in 2020, the whole world went quiet. “Who will save nightlife?” asked HYPEBEAST as lockdown measures came into effect, questioning the future existence of the very thing that keeps people going outside of the nine-to-five grind. It was a question that plagued every major event organizer. When life began to return to normal it was time to reset the dancefloor – something Ballantine’s has championed, with further help from Boiler Room and their collaborative True Music Studios initiative. True Music Studios is a series of global residences aiming to spotlight local, emerging artists and put them on the world map. After visiting Moscow, Madrid, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Yaoundé in recent ...
Rage Against the Machine Call Out Violence Against Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Having already thrown up many a middle finger at America’s long history of systemic oppression, Rage Against the Machine are proving that true rage doesn’t need a passport, exploring Canada’s past and present violence towards indigenous peoples at a June 15th concert at Bluesfest in Ottawa. As RATM had previously done beginning with the the kick off to their reunion tour, the band displayed facts and calls to action on a display screen behind the stage. “An Indigenous person in Canada is over 10 times more likely to be shot and killed by a police officer than a white person is,” one screen read, in reference to a CTV News investigation. “In Canada, Indigenous women and girls are 16 times more likely to be murdered or to disappear than white women are,” another text displayed...
The Story Behind Why Garbage’s Shirley Manson Is “Only Happy When It Rains”
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS Garbage are an iconic, eclectic band that is anything but what their name implies. With the music scene awash in a sea of grunge at the time, Garbage went a different way — and to great effect. This all-star band — with world class producer Bruce “Butch” Vig (Nirvana) at the production helm — has released hit after dynamic hit with an infectious pop sound that belied frequently dark lyrics. They’ve scored a number of Top 10 hits and were even chosen to record a James Bond theme. Advertisement Seven studio albums into their journey (with their latest release being 2021’s No Gods No Masters) and the band continues to pro...
Fred Durst’s “Personal Health Concerns” Force Limp Bizkit to Postpone UK/European Tour
Limp Bizkit have postponed their upcoming UK/European tour due to frontman Fred Durst’s “personal health concerns.” The unfortunate news came via a statement released by Limp Bizkit, as well as an additional video message from Durst. The singer explained that his doctor advised him to cease touring activities following results from a medical examination. Said Durst in his video message [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]: “In preparation for the 2022 summer tour in U.K. and Europe, I have decided to do some tests to make sure I’m in good physical condition and everything’s okay. And to my surprise, my doctor has decided to send me a letter telling me he would not like me to tour at this time and to stay close by to do some more tests. And that being said, this was very unexpected news and I’m...
From Luis Fonsi to Taylor Swift, Which Music Video with 3B+ Views Is Your Favorite? Vote!
Taylor Swift‘s “Blank Space” joined an elite club on Monday (July 18) by surpassing more than three billion views on YouTube. The superstar joins the ranks of less than a dozen other music videos to reach the same massive milestone, including Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee‘s record holder “Despacito,” which boasts more than 7.9 billion views as the most-watched video of all time. Interestingly, Swift’s clever tale of exacting revenge on a rotating door of “Starbucks lovers” is only the third visual by a female artist to blow past the three billion mark, along with Katy Perry‘s 2012 hit “Roar” and its jungle-themed antics and her own visual for fellow 1989-era smash “Shake It Off.” (For all their other YouTube records, like being the most subscribed act on the platform with more than 75 m...
Mabel’s ‘About Last Night’ Leads Midweek U.K. Chart
Mabel is on track for the U.K. chart crown with About Last Night (Polydor), the English pop singer and songwriter’s sophomore album. About Last Night leads the midweek chart, and is set to give Mabel her first leader, besting the No. 3 peak for her 2019 debut LP High Expectations. The race is far from done, the OCC reports. Coming in at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update is beabadoobee’s own sophomore set Beatopia (Dirty Hit), the best-seller in the first half of the chart week on physical formats. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Filipino-British singer-songwriter (real name Beatrice Laus) should set a new career best, which until now was a No. 8 with her 2020 debut Fake It Flowers. In a midweek Top 10 stacked with new releases, veteran U.S...
The Chainsmokers Ready For a Performance That’s Out of This World
One of The Chainsmokers’ latest hits is “High” and they’re hoping to live up to their lyrics. The hit-making duo of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall have signed up to get into a pressurized capsule tethered to a stratospheric balloon in a few years and perform some 20 miles above the Earth. The feat would make Taggart and Pall the first musical artists to perform at the edge of space, said Ryan Hartman, chief executive officer at fledgling space tourism company World View, to The Associated Press. World View says The Chainsmokers will be on one of the company’s inaugural flights slated for 2024 and will record a performance from inside the capsule, giving viewers the ability to experience the music and the trip firsthand. “We have always dreamed of going to space and are stoked to collaborate wi...
