music
Bop Shop: Songs From Allison Ponthier, Kidd Kenn, Fletcher, And More
Pride is a time for partying, but also for finding strength in your identity. “Love Me More,” Sam Smith’s latest offering, finds the sweet spot between sappy self-empowerment and melancholic bop as they sing about their journey to self-acceptance. “Every day I’m tryin’ not to hate myself / But lately, it’s not hurtin’ like it did before,” they sing, resolving that “Maybe I am learning how to love me more.” What starts as a solemn reflection consisting of their unmistakable vocals and low piano chords builds into a triumphant and swaggering pop track, complete with a holy chorus. Its self-referential visual is a gem for anyone who’s followed the British soul singer’s career closely, with nods to the video for their debut single “Stay With Me,” their retooled third album “To Die For,” ...
Jack White Blasts Trump for “All the Abortions You Secretly Paid For” After Roe v. Wade Overturned
Like many of us, Jack White is incensed at the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and strip people of their constitutional right to safe abortions. In a lengthy Instagram post, the rocker expressed his frustration at the court itself, the two-party system, and especially former President Donald Trump, a “clown” who selected “THREE conservative supreme court justices, THREE.” White complained that the two-party system “allows the chance for one of the parties to promote a professional wrestler of a ‘politician’ with absolutely no experience in govt., who cares only about his own ego, who uses Christianity (of which he isn’t one) to propel his career at the expense of those Christians (and the rest of us all), who uses patriotism as a dog whistle for racism and fear etc., and a...
Song of the Week: The Beyoncé Renaissance Has Begun With “BREAK MY SOUL”
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, Beyoncé signals the arrival of her new era with “BREAK MY SOUL.” Beyoncé is not usually here to be relatable. She’s a world-class performer, the kind of artist who can redefine what it means to headline a festival or perform at the Super Bowl; she perfected the art of the surprise release, and is constantly open to exploring new stories, whether it be through a sprawling opus like Lemonade or a cinematic accompaniment like The Lion King: The Gift. She’s also quite a private person, one of the most famous ...
Phoebe Bridgers Leads Glastonbury Crowd in Chant of, “Fuck the Supreme Court!”: Watch
Following the US Supreme Court’s June 24th ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to a safe abortion, Phoebe Bridgers took the stage at Glastonbury Festival 2022 and led the crowd in a chant of, “Fuck the Supreme Court!” Earlier in the day, Bridgers posted her initial thoughts on the decision, which were brief and to the point: “fucking evil.” In that same thread, she also shared a link to the Mariposa Fund, which provides undocumented immigrants with reproductive services including abortion. Less than an hour later she appeared in front of the crowd at the UK’s largest music fest. Cell phone footage captured her addressing her fans: “In all honesty it’s, like, super surreal and fun, but I am having the shittiest day. Are there any Americans here?” ...
Hear Doja Cat, Eminem, Denzel Curry and More on the Official ‘Elvis’ Film Soundtrack
House of Iona and RCA Records have released the hotly-anticipated ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, in tandem with the premiere of Baz Luhrmann‘s blockbuster biopic ELVIS starring Austin Butler, in theaters now. The tracklist is packed with contributions from music’s top players, including Eminem and CeeLo Green (“The King and I’), Tame Impala (“Edge of Reality (Remix)” with Elvis Presley), Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak (“Cotton Candy Man”), Doja Cat (“Vegas”) Swae Lee and Diplo (“Tupelo Shuffle”), Kacey Musgraves (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”), Denzel Curry (“Let It All Hang Out”) and several others. Additionally, Butler recorded his own renditions of several Elvis Presley songs, including “Trouble,” “Baby, Let’s Play House” and more, rounding out...
French Montana and Harry Fraud Deliver Joint Album ‘Montega’
After releasing several joint tracks earlier this month, French Montana and Harry Fraud have dropped off a full-length collaborative album, dubbed Montega. The 12-track record includes guest appearances from Quavo, Babyface Ray, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Benny the Butcher, EST Gee and late rapper Chinx. Among the many collaborations, Montana previously spoke about working with Jadakiss and Benny the Butcher on “Bricks and Bags,” which was released earlier this week. “For ‘Bricks and Bags’ me and Fraud wanted to bring together two artists that, to me represent that impeccable Cokeboy sound,” Montana said in a statement. “Jadakiss gave me one of my first major co-signs when we did ‘New York Minute’ in 2009. Benny continues to show why he is one of the best artists to emerge out of the East Coast ...
Brent Faiyaz Gears Up for New Album ‘Wasteland’
Maryland-born singer Brent Faiyaz is gearing up for the release of his new album Wasteland. Today, the artist released a new single/documentary teaser for the upcoming work titled “Price of Fame.” Revealing a glimpse of what’s to come, the teaser video is loaded with clips from the R&B singer’s life. “The Fame, I Swear It Isn’t Everything/(Glitz And Glam) It Isn’t Everything/(People Screaming Your Name)/I Swear It Isn’t Everything/(The Demands) It Isn’t Everything,” sings Faiyaz in the new single’s chorus. With executive producer Jonathan “Freeze” Wells, the new project features Tyler, the Creator, Alicia Keys, Drake and The Neptunes, Tre’ Armani, Joony and Raphael Saadiq. Wasteland is set to release on Friday, July 8. Check out the video above for a look at the teaser and “Price ...
Adelén ft Fireboy DML – Mala
Spanish-Norwegian singer, Adelén Rusillo Steen, known as Adelén drops a brand new single titled “Mala”. The new music “Mala” is an impressive piece where she features Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. This follows her previous single “Obsessed” released mid-last year. On the new single, Fireboy DML rendered a special feel of the Afrobeat vibes which go along with the rhythm. However, it should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Adelén ft. Fireboy DML – “Mala” below. [embedded content]
Ms Banks – Bounce
Check out this brand new single titled “Bounce” by Ms Banks, out now. Talented singer/rapper Ms Banks comes through with a brand new single titled “Bounce” from her upcoming 9-tracks EP tagged “Bank Statement“. The new piece of music is impressive and for the listening pleasure of all. It fills in as a follow-up to her previous track “Typa Way” featuring Tion Wayne & Eight9fly. Listen and share Ms Banks – “Bounce” below.
Balloranking ft Bella Shmurda – Elevate (Remix)
Check out this remix single titled “Elevate” by Balloranking, out now. Nigerian singer Balloranking features Bella Shmurda on a remix of his released tune tagged “Elevate“. The record is an amazing piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previous track titled “Feeling You” and we recommend adding it to your playlist. Moreover, he dedicates it to his listeners. Listen and share Balloranking ft Bella Shmurda – “Elevate” remix below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Balloranking_-_Elevate_-_Remix_ft_Bella_Shmurda__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Eminem Announces ‘Curtain Call 2’ LP, Drops New Single “From the D 2 the LBC” With Snoop Dogg
Eminem is following up on his 2020 LP Music to Be Murdered By with a new record. The acclaimed rapper has announced the project, entitled Curtain Call 2, on Friday while simultaneously endorsing his new song with Snoop Dogg. Marking the duo’s first-ever collaboration, “From The D 2 The LBC” is a fast-paced hip-hop track on which Eminem drops bars in his signature staticky style. “Yeah, it’s been a minute,” he raps. “This probably shoulda happened a while ago.” Snoop Dogg interjects on the second verse to remind listeners that he “make[s] money moves like The Matrix.” A visual for the single depicts Eminem and Snoop Dogg as Bored Apes, flashing between their real-life selves and versions of them as the colorful NFT caricatures. In an Instagram post sharing the song and cover art created by ...
Trixie Mattel’s Love Letters To Small Towns And Big Stars
By Heather Beattie Trixie Mattel is at the airport — again. After wrapping up a five-week tour across Europe, the multi-talented drag icon is briefly headed home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before plunging back into a relentless schedule that includes launching her TV series Trixie Motel, embarking on the second leg of the Trixie & Katya Live tour, and releasing her fourth studio album. “It’s been Strugglina Aguilera,” Mattel tells MTV News over the phone. Anyone would be worn out by what Mattel has on her plate, but mere minutes into listening to her discuss her double LP The Blonde & Pink Albums, it’s evident that Mattel’s love for creating music is limitless. The Blonde & Pink Albums, out June 24, is Mattel’s biggest musical venture to date. “It’s twice the music as usual...
