A music festival claiming to feature big headliners like Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Nicki Minaj, Tyler, the Creator and Megan Thee Stallion has been called a “lie” by the Queen rapper, while representatives of artists labelled the event fake. Minaj confirmed on Twitter that she is not involved in the event that goes by the name “Smellow Festival,” replying to a fan “One LIE after the NEXT” after the Barb shared a Deuxmoi entry regarding the festival. Reps for Tyler, the Creator also confirmed to HYPEBEAST that the event is not legitimate. “Smellow Festival” is supposedly sponsored by JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation and also names performers such as SZA, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, Jaden Smith and more. The event’s website claims that the festival “will provide a thoughtfully-curated, stage music event from ...
Justin Bieber spoke out about life’s curveballs during his Justice World Tour stop in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday (Mar. 16). The speech came after an electrical fire caused the power to go out in the middle of JB’s show and days after his wife, Hailey Bieber, revealed that she was hospitalized after experiencing stroke-like symptoms caused by a “very small blood clot” to her brain. “You know, it’s kind of crazy how life randomly throws you curveballs,” the “Peaches” singer told the crowd once the show resumed, per a video shared by social media user @angiebeebs. “You know, we can’t really control much. You know, tonight the power cutting out. Obviously, you guys know, most of you probably know or seen the news about my wife.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news He assured that she...
Tones And I had a dream ride with “Dance Monkey,” a track that set charts on fire, smashed records in Australia and the U.K. and has raced past seven billion streams across all platforms. Following its release in May 2019, and with zero paid publicity, “Dance Monkey” ruled the ARIA Singles Chart for an unprecedented 24 weeks, and led the Official U.K. Chart for 11 weeks, a record for a solo female artist. “Dance Monkey” also went Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and is six-times platinum certified by the RIAA. Explore See latest videos, charts and news It’s King Kong of the streaming world. Though Tones is moving on. The one-time busker returns with “Eyes Don’t Lie,” which is accompanied by an official music video directed by Tones, Nick Kozakis, and Liam Kelly, the team behind the “Dance M...
It’s been nine months since Normani unveiled her “Wild Side” collaboration with Cardi B in July 2021 and, as expected, fans had been itching for new music ever since. The singer answered prayers on Friday (March 18), when she unveiled the highly anticipated new single, “Fair.” Explore Explore Normani See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song, produced by HARV, finds Normani crooning softly with soaring harmonies over a pulsating bass track that sounds like a heartbeat. “Is it fair that you moved on, ‘cause I swear that I haven’t,” she sings in the chorus of “Fair,” which she co-wrote with Abby Keen, HARV and Felisha King Harvey. “This song really captures me in one of my most vulnerable moments,” Normani said in a press statement about the song. “S...
It’s official: Australia is wiggling right now. The Wiggles bag their first No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with ReWiggled (ABC/Orchard), a two-disc collaborative album that has something for everyone, young and older. Disc one is a collection of tributes, with Aussie acts The Chats, DZ Deathrays, Spacey Jane, Dami Im, Polish Club, Custard, Emily Wurramara and others sharing covers of Wiggles songs. Disc two is a studio album of The Wiggles covering their own favorite songs, including Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Tame Impala’s “Elephant,” which came in at No. 1 on triple j’s Hottest 100 poll for 2021. The Wiggles were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2011. But until ReWiggled, the children’s entertainers had a chart best of No. 3, which they achieved twice, with Nursery Rhymes 2 (f...
Aaliyah‘s self-titled record is set to receive a vinyl release for the first time in history via Vinyl Me, Please. Dropping as Vinyl Me, Please’s Essentials Record of the Month for April 2022, Aaliyah will be released across two LPs on red and gold galaxy colored vinyl and will include a listening notes booklet and art print. This exclusive reissue was half-speed mastered by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering at AIR and will be available to Vinyl Me, Please Essential subscribers. “It’s long been a dream for VMP to bring this remarkable record to our members,” said Amileah Sutliff, Vinyl Me, Please’s Head of Editorial. “Aaliyah is a true masterpiece from an artist who was unimaginably influential in her too-short time on earth, so it means the world to us to be able to hon...
Lil Nas X recently hinted that his much-anticipated next album is expected to drop very soon. He also teased that collaborations with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Saucy Santana are on the way in an announcement that also made his return to social media. The MONTERO artist took to social media to ask fans which song they would want to hear first. Fans instantly wanted to know if there was other new music coming and as a man of the people, Lil Nas shared a snippet of what’s to come. However, at first, he shared a satirical song and accompanied the track with the question, “Who y’all think i should get on this?” The music sample appeared to feature multiple beats that play over each other while Lil Nas raps, “See I never gave a f*ck, never will, popping pills, ain’t no Benadryl, I’m the pri...
Check out this brand new single from OGB Recent titled “You Won Collect”. Nigerian popular skit maker OGB Recent makes his way into music with a debut titled “You Won Collect“. OGB Recent is an Instagram skit comedian who recently took social media by surprise with his style of acting. “You Won Collect” is OGB Recent’s catchphrase he turned into making an impressive song. He uses his platform and song to discourage all forms of violence and cultism, with usual closing remarks which say “Say No To Cultism“. However, the new piece of music is for your listening pleasure. Listen and share OGB Recent – You Won Collect below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/OGB_Recent_-_You_Want_Collect_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Don’t miss this brand new single from Oxlade titled “Want You”, out now. Nigerian singer Oxlade comes through with a brand new single titled “Want You“. Oxlade made his last music appearance with the refix to the song titled “Baddest Boy“, moving forward after his s*x scandal he is back to thrill his fans with a nice tune. “Want You” is an impressive single to help ease off your mind, as it certainly deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Oxlade – “Want You” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oxlade_-_Want_You_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Check out this brand new single from Praiz titled “Intentions” alongside Jesse Jagz. Here is another amazing song titled “Intentions” from Praiz for his fans, as it has been quite a while we heard from him. The new record “Intentions” his taken off from his just-released album titled “Reckless“, features Nigerian talented rap artist Jesse Jagz The singer puts in a creative effort to serve something different and the result is quite impressive. Listen, enjoy Praiz – “Intentions” ft Jesse Jags below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Praiz_-_Intentions_ft_Jesse_Jagz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Check out this brand new single from Praiz titled “Black Crown” alongside Seun Kuti. Here is another amazing song titled “Black Crown” from Praiz for his fans, as it has been quite a while we heard from him. The new record “Black Crown” his taken off from his just-released album titled “Reckless“, features Seun Kuti. The singer puts in a creative effort to serve something different and the result is quite impressive. Listen, enjoy Praiz – “Black Crown” ft Seun Kuti below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Praiz_-_Black_Crown_ft_Seun_Kuti__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Three years since Cheap Queen, a new King Princess era is officially upon us. The singer-songwriter has shared “For My Friends,” the first look at her forthcoming sophomore album Hold On Baby, and announced a supporting North American tour. Few other details exist about Hold On Baby besides the fact that it will be out this year, but “For My Friends” previews the album with straight-ahead pop sheen. A love song to the artist’s oldest friends, the track melds a stop-start melody of distorted synthesizers with impassioned vocals from King Princess. “Loving me takes patience,” the singer admits, but she takes comfort in knowing her bonds are unbreakable. “I thought it would be extra fab to begin releasing this new record with a song about my two best friends from high school,” ...