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GIVĒON Drops Heart-Wrenching “Lie Again” Music Video
GIVĒON has dropped his first 2022 track, dubbed “Lie Again,” alongside an accompanying music video, directed by Adrian Martinez. The visual sees the 27-year-old artist deliver his it’s-complicated lyrics while strolling through the streets of Los Angeles. “Don’t tell me baby, I’ve heard enough,” he sings. “I told you I don’t want the truth.” By the end of the track, which was produced by Don Mills, the vocalist appears to tease a future single while listening to the radio in a taxi. “‘Lie Again’ is a story about the internal war with oneself, battling the acceptance of the ugly-truth, and the refusal to embrace the ghosts of your lover’s past,” GIVĒON said of the track in a statement. “Detailing the complexities of overlooking red flags to remain blissfully ignorant in the name of love.” T...
Girlpool, A Band Defined By The Unity Of Two, Invite Collaboration
By Gabriel Aikins In the eight years the Los Angeles band Girlpool have been around, the project has taken friends Avery Tucker and Harmony Trividid from their teenage years into adulthood, and through the far corners of genre and sound. The spare, folk-inspired tracks on the duo’s 2015 debut album Before the World Was Big merged with dreamy pop melodies and indie-rock riffs as they continued to mature and experiment. Four years later, the introspective writing on the melancholy collection What Chaos Is Imaginary showcased the duo’s sensitive, insightful views of growing up and the world around them. With the release of their expansive fourth LP, Forgiveness, Girlpool have become more in tune with themselves and each other, a synchronicity that allows them to push their music in any direct...
Harry Styles Unveils Track List for ‘Harry’s House’
Harry Styles finally revealed the full track listing for his eagerly anticipated third album, Harry’s House, and it did not disappoint. The singer posted the 13-track rundown on Thursday night (April 29) in the form of a classic album jacket, with the songs split into two sides. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Side A kicks off with “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” followed by “Late Night Talking,” “Grapejuice,” first single “As It Was,” “Daylight,” “Little Freak” and “Matilda.” Side B keeps the party going with “Cinema,” before moving on to “Daydreaming,” “Keep Driving,” “Satellite,” “Boyfriends” and “Love Of My Life.” The collection, due out on May 20, is the follow-up to 2019’s Fine Line. Styles is coming off a triumphant two-weekend h...
Rihanna Shares Photos From 2021 National Heroes Day Ceremony in Barbados: ‘I Will Forever Cherish These Memories’
Rihanna was in a reflective mood on Friday morning (April 29), when she posted a series of throwback pictures from the Nov. 2021 ceremony in her native Barbados in which she bestowed with one of the nation’s highest honors. “My very first #NationalHeroesDay as a National Hero of my country Barbados! What an absolute honor to be amongst such great men and women who have come before me and held this title in commitment to our nation!” she wrote alongside a series of four pictures of the singer standing next to Prime Minister Mia Mottley at last year’s ceremony. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a second series of pics the singer — who is in the third trimester of her first pregnancy — wrote, “I will forever cherish these memo...
Shawn Mendes Announces Sustainability Initiatives for Wonder Tour: Exclusive
Along with presenting his 2020 album Wonder to the masses, Shawn Mendes’ upcoming Wonder world tour will feature a slew of sustainability initiatives, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Mendes is following in the footsteps of artists like Coldplay and Billie Eilish, as the music industry aims for greener and more climate-positive tours. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Wonder tour, which kicks off in Portland on June 27, will reduce its per-show carbon footprint by implementing simple but effective practices that can be done by both fans and tour crew. In order to achieve its reduced emissions goal, the tour will offer merchandise with sustainable fabrics and fewer dyes, along with energy-efficient lighting and power for the show itse...
Ntando Note & Lady Du – Saturday
SA artiste, Ntando Note, and South African amapiano artiste DJ Lady DuIs are back with a new banger titled Saturday. The Amapiano female Lady Du worked with Davido, Tripcy, and DJ Pee Raven wayback 2021 on the song remix of Freeway. Lady Du also continues to drop hot new songs to her fans after she existing her record label. This song Saturday is just a gift to her fans for the weekend. Listen & share Ntando Note & Lady Du – “Saturday” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ntando_Note_Lady_Du_-_Saturday_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Duru – Wayte ft Davido & Peruzzi
Check out this brand new piece of music from Duru titled – “Wayte”. Nigerian singer who goes by the name Duru Francis Nnaemeka better known as Duru comes through with a brand new single titled “Wayte“. The record “Wayte” is an impressive timely song that has guest features from the DMW 30BG family Davido and Peruzzi. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track “Meal Ticket“. Listen and share Duru ft Davido & Peruzzi – “Wayte” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Duru_-_Wayte_ft_Peruzzi_Davido__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Tegan and Sara Sign to Mom+Pop Music, Release “Fucking Up What Matters”: Stream
Tegan and Sara have unveiled the new single “Fucking Up What Matters,” which marks their first release since signing with their new label partner Mom+Pop Music. The twin sisters make a clear statement on the propulsive pop number, co-produced by John Congleton. It mixes their buoyant, catchy hooks with a brazen lyrical punch. In the verses, their self-aware songwriting meets unapologetic self-destructiveness as they stress over impulsive urges, but the pair can’t help but hope that the irresistible feeling is mutual, ending with the refrain: “You’re like a tattoo/ Something I can’t undo/ I hope I got under your skin, too.” In a statement, Tegan Quin shares: “‘Fucking Up What Matters’ felt like an ode to the moment in your life when you realize that you have most, if not all, of the things ...
Neneh Cherry Announces Collaborative Album, The Versions, Featuring Robyn, Sia & More
Neneh Cherry has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming collaborative album, The Versions, out June 10th via Republic Records. The 10-track LP was heralded by Robyn’s take on the singer-songwriter’s 1988 worldwide hit “Buffalo Stance” featuring a guest assist from Mapei, but will also include interpretations from her substantial discography by the likes of ANOHNI (“Woman”), Seinabo Sey (“Kisses on the Wind”), Jamila Woods (Man’s Europe-exclusive single “Kootchi”), and more, plus a remix of 1993’s “Buddy X” by Honey Dijon. The list of all-female collaborators on the studio set were hand selected by Cherry due to their personal connections to her life, career and music. In a statement, Robyn referred to the singer as her “very first queen,” saying, “Neneh was my favorite artist when she hit...
Best New Tracks: Kehlani, Future, Justin Bieber x Don Toliver and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by releases from Future, Kehlani and Justin Bieber x Don Toliver, who released the albums I NEVER LIKED YOU and blue water road, and the collab “Honest.” Also joining this week’s selection are offerings from pgLang‘s Tanna Leone, GIVĒON, Sampa The Great x Denzel Curry, Toro y Moi, Ovrkast., Amaal x Syd and Yellow Days. Future – I NEVER LIKED YOU [embedded content] After two long years, Future returns with his ninth studio album I NEVER LIKED YOU. Enlisting the help of the likes of Ye, Drake, Young Thug, Gunna and more, he explained to GQ that he created this record in order to “showcase my skil...
Coachella Co-founder Reveals How Kanye Dropping Out Impacted the Festival
Coachella co-founder Paul Tollett recently spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the difficulties of replacing Kanye West after the rapper decided to drop out of the festival. Tollett spoke about Ye’s last minute decision to remove himself from the 2022 lineup and explained that while it caused a lot of moving parts to be set back at the time, he is still “good with Kanye.” He said, “I Zoomed with him a couple days prior and I think it was a good decision for him.” Tollett eventually replaced Ye with co-headliners The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia. When he was initially asked who Tollett thought would be a good substitute he answered, “I said, ‘I actually don’t know yet. Right now I’m a little stunned with Kanye leaving. I’ve got to think what to do here.” While Ye’s decision was close to ...
The Weeknd Signs Long-term Partnership Deal With Universal Music Group
The Weeknd has signed a long-term partnership deal with Universal Music Group that is expected to cover recording music, merchandise, video production and publishing. According to Variety, the deal further builds on The Weeknd’s relationship with the label, his home and music partner since 2012. In the statement, the UMG stated that the artist “will remain his label partner for future recorded music releases.” Universal Music Publishing will also be administering all of the Toronto crooner’s future works and songwriting catalogs in the future. With UMG management, The Weeknd and his XO brand will be expanding and developing global merchandise products under an international branding, e-commerce and retail licensing strategy that continues to build The Weeknd’s presence around the world. Th...
