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Megan Thee Stallion Unveils New Single “Plan B”: Stream
Megan Thee Stallion has officially dropped her new single “Plan B,” first previewed during the Houston rapper’s Coachella debut last weekend. Meg’s latest offering has been teased out since early April when she posted on Twitter about a “song that I recorded and every time I play it for a woman they start jumping and clapping.” Following the surprise reveal during her festival set, Stallion shared a video of her lip-syncing a full verse to a studio quality recording of the song and subsequently debunked rumors that the single was called “Letter to My Ex.” With the full track now released, it’s clear that the aforementioned letter is actually ‘B,’ as in “Poppin’ Plan B’s ’cause I ain’t planned to be stuck with you.” The song, which dabbles in past regret but mostly looks back as a meas...
Feast Your Eyes On Pro-Ject’s $2,500 Premium Turntable The X8 Evolution
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Pro-Ject / Pro-Ject X8 Evolution Pro-Ject, a premium audio company, has introduced its newest high-end turntable, and yes, it costs a lot of damn money. The Pro-Ject’s X8 Evolution, described as a “Mass-Loaded High-End Turntable” designed for “true audiophiles,” is here and improves technical features from Xtension 9 and 10. The X8 Evolution features a sleek and very expensive-looking design that “is machined out of a single piece of aluminum and damped with a TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) insert,” Pro-Ject announced. The turntable’s platter rotates on an inverted bearing combined with a ceramic ball and PTFE thrust pad. To ensure the bearing’s longevity, Pro-Ject explains its”opposing neodymium magnet repels the platter from the plinth and bearing...
Ari Lennox, Noname Named Headliners For AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The city of Minneapolis, Minn. is set to play host to the latest edition of the Planet AFROPUNK Festival, with Ari Lennox and Noname prominently featured among the performers. The festival released the information for the two-day concert event on Tuesday (April 19), with the Dreamville songstress as a headliner alongside Noname, Mereba, and Sango. The rest of the lineup is jam-packed with some of the top-tier performers representing the Twin Cities. AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis will be held at Sheridan Memorial Park in Minneapolis on June 19, coinciding with other Juneteenth events held in the area. In a statement, organizers lauded the importance of having the event there. “The people of Minneapolis rise up in the face of oppression, ...
Maria Becerra, Tiago PZK and Lit Killah Show Argentina Power at Latin AMAs
It was all about Argentine power at the Latin American Music Awards, with young guns Tiago PZK, Lit Killah and Maria Becerra onstage together for their hit “Entre Nosotros.” Representing a brash new generation of Argentine acts who have become global streaming phenoms with their blend of trap, pop and R&B, each of the three displayed a distinctive sound. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Initially singing from chairs that simulated hospital beds that showed vital signs, and dressed all in white (a theme of the evening), the trio got up halfway, with screams from the audience sometimes overpowering the singing. No longer far away thanks to streaming, Argentine power is here to stay. Watch: ⚪️🇦🇷🎶 #MariaBece...
Kiana Ledé Signs With 10 Summers Management: ‘So Grateful’
Kiana Ledé is paving her way. On Wednesday, 10 Summers Records announced that the R&B hitmaker has officially signed with the talent management company — which aims to help create new opportunities for its artists and ensure the creative integrity of their music and brand is protected. The management vertical of 10 Summers Records is also home to fellow artists Mustard, Ella Mai, GYLTTRYP and Cam Griffin. The company announced the news on social media, posting a photo of Ledé on Instagram with accompanying text that reads, “A warm welcome to the newest member of the 10 SUMMERS family.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The songstress replied, “So grateful.” In an additional post on their Instagram story, the company wrote, “We are pro...
Karol G Is Big Winner at Latin AMAs With 6 Awards, Followed by Bad Bunny: Full Winners List
Karol G was the big winner at the 2022 Latin American Music Awards on Thursday (April 21), winning six awards, including artist of the year, female artist of the year and album of the year for her chart-topping KG0516. In a twist in a reggaetón world dominated by men, Karol G also won favorite urban artist, favorite urban album and favorite collaboration for “Makinón,” her track with newcomer Mariah Angelique. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Karol G’s dominance was such that she even bested king Bad Bunny, who this time came in second with five awards: favorite male artist, song of the year and favorite urban song for “Dákiti,” his smash with Jhay Cortez; favorite tropical song (“Volví”); and viral song of the year for “AM.” Following in sheer ...
Grammy Museum to Host ‘The Power of Women in Country Music’ Exhibit
On May 27, the Grammy Museum will launch a new exhibit that highlights women in country music, featuring artifacts or content related to the careers of 70 female country artists. Titled “The Power of Women in Country Music,” the exhibit highlights artists including Rosanne Cash, Mickey Guyton, Rissi Palmer, Dolly Parton, Carly Pearce, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift, Shania Twain and more. The exhibit also delves into the past and present of female artists in country music, highlighting the stories of Maybelle and Sara Carter, Patsy Montana, Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson, Emmylou Harris, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Yola, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The exhibit will include Parton’s dress from her 1971 Grand Ole ...
BOJ – Tinu Ewe
Check out this brand new single from BOJ titled “Tinu Ewe”. Nigerian singer BOJ comes through with a brand new single titled “Tinu Ewe” for his fans and supporters. The new record “Tinu Ewe” is from his latest body of work he tagged “Gbagada Express” which has a compilation of good songs and great features. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Confam“. Listen and share BOJ – “Tinu Ewe” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BOJ_-_Tinu_Ewe_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
BOJ – Yarning Many (Skit)
Check out this brand new single from BOJ titled “Yarning Many (Skit)”. Nigerian singer BOJ comes through with a brand new single titled “Yarning Many (Skit)” for his fans and supporters. The new record “Yarning Many (Skit)” is from his latest body of work he tagged “Gbagada Express” which has a compilation of good songs and great features. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Tinu Ewe“. Listen and share BOJ – “Yarning Many (Skit)” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BOJ_-_Yarning_Many_Skit__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
BOJ – Gbagada Express
Check out this brand new single from BOJ titled “Gbagada Express”. Nigerian singer BOJ comes through with a brand new single titled “Gbagada Express” for his fans and supporters. The new record “Gbagada Express” is from his latest body of work he tagged “Gbagada Express” which has a compilation of good songs and great features. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Yarning Many“. Listen and share BOJ – “Gbagada Express” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BOJ_-_Gbagada_Express_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
John Carpenter Announces Firestarter Soundtrack, Shares “End Titles”: Stream
John Carpenter has revealed his soundtrack for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation Firestarter will release digitally on May 13th, the same day the movie arrives in theaters and streaming via Peacock. Along with the album announcement comes its first preview in the closer “Firestarter (End Titles).” Carpenter composed the score with his close collaborators, son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies. Though it stands as their first film accompaniment outside of Carpenter’s Halloween series — which has included the 2018 Halloween revival and 2021’s Halloween Kills — the trio has a long history of working together on projects like the ongoing Lost Themes albums. The musical motifs hinted at in the film’s first trailer suggested a more supernatural tone for the team that fits with the pyroc...
Janelle Monáe Discusses Coming Out as Non-Binary to Their Family: “I Couldn’t Be Little Janelle”
Janelle Monáe stopped by Red Table Talk for the show’s Season 5 premiere and opened up about their journey of coming out as non-binary to their family. “I’m non-binary, so I just don’t see myself as a woman solely,” the singer told hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris. “I feel all of my energy. I feel like God is so much bigger than the ‘he’ or the ‘she.’ And if I am from God, I am everything… I will always stand with Black women. But I just see everything that I am, beyond the binary.” The eight-time Grammy nominee first drew attention to their identity back in 2020 when they used the hashtag #IAmNonbinary alongside a meme promoting gender fluidity on Twitter, but explained during the sitdown that they hadn’t yet started the process of getting vulnerable wi...
