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Jack Harlow Lives in the Lap of Luxury in New Single, ‘First Class’: Listen
After a long week of teasing, Jack Harlow‘s newest single, “First Class,” is finally here. The rapper released the track at midnight on Friday (April 8), which sees him boasting about his many career achievements and his ability to treat his lady to the finer things in life. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Uh, I got plaques in the mail, peak season/ Shout out to my UPS workers, makin’ sure I receive ’em/ You could do it too, believe it,” the Kentucky native raps in the TK verse of the track. Harlow initially teased the release of “First Class” via Instagram on March 31 by sharing a post of him in the studio bopping to the track alongside friends and collaborators. The clip revealed scaled down vocals by former Black Eyed Peas member-tu...
Ashanti Lives Her ‘Dream’ as She Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
R&B star Ashanti was officially commemorated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday morning (April 7) — a feat her mom, famous momager Tina Douglas, predicted decades ago. “It’s surreal,” Ashanti told Billboard, moments after unveiling her star and taking photos with longtime friends and collaborators Tichina Arnold and Ja Rule. “I’m shocked, stunned and over the top grateful. This is a staple in my career and the fact that it will be here forever is a big deal.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The historic honor comes 20 years after the release of Ashanti’s self-titled debut studio album, which premiered at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and charted for 55 weeks. The Grammy-winner and actress has since released 18 Hot 100 tracks...
Harry Styles, Red Hot Chili Peppers Rule Australia’s Charts
Harry Styles and Red Hot Chili Peppers are the new kings of Australia’s charts. Styles blasts to No. 1 on the latest ARIA Singles Chart with “As It Was” (Columbia/Sony), the English pop singer’s second solo leader. The former One Direction star previously led the survey with “Sign Of The Times,” from April 2017, and last appeared on the chart with “Falling” (No. 35) and “Golden” (No. 39), which impacted in the same week in December 2019 “As It Was” is the lead track from Styles’ forthcoming third solo LP, Harry’s House, due out May 20. Styles isn’t the only international pop star making a splash on the ARIA Chart. Canadian artist Shawn Mendes starts at No. 22 with “When You’re Gone” (Island/Universal), his first appearance on the tally since “Monster,” his collaboration with Justin Bieber,...
Vince Staples Delivers New Album ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’
Vince Staples has dropped off his fifth studio album, Ramona Park Broke My Heart. Clocking in at 40 minutes, the 16-track record features guest appearances from Mustard, Lil Baby and Ty Dolla $ign. Ramona Park Broke My Heart arrives less than a year after its predecessor, the self-titled Vince Staples record, which was produced in its entirety by Kenny Beats and was named one of HYPEBEAST’s Best Albums of 2021. “There’s a direct correlation,” Staples says of his 2021 album and the forthcoming project. “They were kind of created at the same time. I was in a similar state of mind. I’m still working through things and the questions that life poses. This album will make even more sense if you heard the previous one.” There is a key change, though. “This one has more answers.” Stream Vince Stap...
Jack Harlow Samples Fergie and Ludacris’ “Glamorous” in New Single “First Class”
Jack Harlow is preparing to release his upcoming album Come Home the Kids Miss You with the brand new single “First Class.” Clocking in at just under three minutes, the track is produced by BabeTruth, Charlie Handsome, Jasper Harris, Nickie Jon Pabón and Rogét Chahayed, and hears Harlow hop on a sample of Fergie and Ludacris’ 2006 hit, “Glamorous.” The Louisville rapper first teased the cut on social media on April 1, then announced an April 8 release date shortly after. Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You — which will include the single “Nail Tech” — follows 2020’s THAT’S WHAT THEY ALL SAY, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified platinum. Stream Jack Harlow’s “First Class” on Spotify and Apple Music. Elsewhere in music, Syd spoke to HYPEBEAST about her f...
The Last Thing Syd Wants To Be Is Bitter
For anyone asking why it took Syd five years to release her sophomore album Broken Hearts Club, it’s all in the title. The Internet frontwoman, who’s two weeks shy of her 30th birthday, experienced her “first real broken heart” — one she admits she never saw coming. She reveals that fact with a laugh in the present day, as she sits on the floor of her Los Angeles home with two foster dogs, but the painful ordeal caused her to take a long break and put the creation of her Fin. followup on pause. While Broken Hearts Club was released five years after its predecessor, it took the artist approximately two years to complete. Within that two-year time frame, Syd took a three-month break, restarted the record, removed and added songs to the tracklist, wrote new songs and took her sweet time with ...
Yung Lean Returns to Form With New ‘Stardust’ Mixtape
Two years after the release of Starz, Yung Lean has returned with the latest in his mixtape series, Stardust. Comprised of 12 tracks, Stardust serves as a return to form for the Swedish artist who has developed his unique irreverent artistry since his debut. Features on the project come from FKA Twigs, Skrillex, Ant Wan and Drain Gang trio Thaiboy Digital, Bladee, Ecco2k. Providing the evocative sonics on Stardust is a hard-hitting cast led by Jack Donaghue of Salem and producers Whitearmor, Woesum and Ssaliva. Aside from the lead single “Trip,” the project features notable tracks like “Bliss” with FKA Twigs and SummerTime Blood assisted by Skrillex, Thaiboy Digital, Bladee, Ecco2k. Listen to Yung Lean’s Stardust on Spotify and Apple Music below. For more music news, Kanye West r...
Sting and KURT Talk Their Spanish Language Collaboration “Por Su Amor,” Share Music Video: Exclusive
When he was younger, Latin Grammy Award nominee KURT used to sing Sting’s songs at bars where he’d perform in his native Mexico. Now, he’s singing one of them with Sting. The two have joined forces for “Por Su Amor,” a new Spanish version of “For Her Love” from Sting’s 2021 studio album, The Bridge. The recording will be released this Friday, April 8th, via all streaming services, along with a video (premiering exclusively below) that was filmed in early March in Los Angeles. It follows Sting’s solo version of the Spanish language track, released back in February. The Spanish rendition of “For Her Love” came about when Sting and his manager-producer Martin Kierszenbaum, were in Cabo San Lucas during a break between shows. “Neither of us are beach people, really,” Sting tells Consequence du...
Action Bronson Announces New Album Cocodrillo Turbo, Shares “SubZero”: Stream
Action Bronson’s latest LP is only a few weeks away. The Queens rapper has announced that a new album, dubbed Cocodrillo Turbo, will drop April 29th. As a preview, he’s shared first single, “SubZero.” Listen to the track below. Bronson’s been an MC for over a decade, but he’s coming in swinging with Cocodrillo Turbo. “I don’t feel like I’m given the fucking respect that I deserve,” he said in a statement. Here, he pulls in the big guns, co-producing the 10-track album with our 2021 Producer of The Year, The Alchemist, as well as Daringer and Roc Marciano. The project also features Conway The Machine, Roc Marciano, Hologram, and Meyhem Lauren in guest spots. The record’s name combines this baller mentality with Bronson’s love of the water. “I first came up with this album while in the water...
The Weeknd Is Auctioning Off 25 “Out of Time” Vinyl Records Pressed on Real Saw Blades
The Weeknd has teamed up with art collective MSCHF to release his latest single, “Out of Time,” as a limited-edition vinyl record pressed into a real, functioning saw blade. The unique Vinyl Blade, of which there will only be 25 copies, is currently up for blind auction on MSCHF’s website until April 8, with a starting bid at $1,000 USD. The record is “not rated or intended” for actual use on a table saw, according to the company. “Attempting to use Vinyl Blade on a saw could result in serious injury or death,” the Dawn FM vocalist states in a disclaimer, adding the caution, ”Do not operate while heartbroken.” MSCHF x @TheWeeknd: Vinyl Bladehttps://t.co/UkMW4sEYwm — MSCHF (@mschf) April 7, 2022 “Vinyl Blade includes a turntable adaptor. Please note that the Vinyl Blade has sharp edges...
Watch Every Performance From the 2022 Grammy Awards
As host Trevor Noah joked about the 2022 Grammys on Sunday night: “Don’t even think of it as an awards show. This is a concert where they’re giving out awards.” And what a concert it was, with captivating performances like Silk Sonic‘s Las Vegas-appropriate “777” show opener, best new artist winner Olivia Rodrigo’s suburban “Drivers License” showcase and best country album winner Chris Stapleton’s chilling rendition of “Cold.” BTS returned to the Grammy stage with a James Bond-inspired “Butter” sequence, and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a video appearance before John Legend’s “Free.” Lady Gaga, in the absence of her music partner Tony Bennett, performed two songs from their collaborative album Love for Sale, which won best traditional pop vocal album. Oh, and we can’t forget ...
Mariah Carey, John Legend & More Celebrate Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation: ‘History Was Made Today!’
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 7), making history by securing her place as the first Black female justice. Fifty-one-year-old Jackson was confirmed 53-47, with three Republican votes from Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Mitt Romney (Utah). The new Supreme Court justice was formerly an appeals court judge with nine years experience on the federal bench. She is the third Black justice, after Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, and the sixth woman. She joins three other women currently on the high court, including Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett. Jackson will also be the second youngest member of the court after Barrett, who is 50 years old. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos...
