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Korean Speedskater Has a BTS Moment, Earns Shoutout From RM
Korean speedskater Kwak Yoon-gy has enjoyed a particularly memorable Winter Olympics. He won a medal, then won over ARMY by busting out some BTS dance moves. Kwak Yoon-gy helped South Korea to the silver medal in the 5,000-meter men’s relay on Wednesday (Feb. 16), just behind the Canadian team. When it came time for the presentations, the pink-haired athlete let loose with some dance moves from the K-pop superstars’ hit “Dynamite.” Explore Explore BTS See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news His performance blew up on social media and even got a shoutout from BTS’ RM, who shared the moment on his Instagram stories. “Whatever you do, don’t bring any attention to yourself”Us: pic.twitter.com/NSuPMed1cH — Peacock (@peacockTV) February 16, 2022 “D...
Buddy Announces New Album Superghetto, Shares “Wait Too Long”: Stream
Rising Compton rapper Buddy has announced his sophomore album Superghetto, due out March 25th via Cool Lil Company/RCA Records. As a preview, he shared the new single “Wait Too Long” featuring fellow LA native Blxst. Superghetto will arrive four years after Buddy’s major label debut Harlan & Alondra, but he’s considerably raised his profile since then by contributing extensively to the Dreamville compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III, opening for Vince Staples, and performing at NPR’s Tiny Desk. He also released “Black 2” — a track calling out those who like to appropriate and profit from Black culture — during the period of civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Buddy explained how his upbringing influenced Superghetto. ...
Jenn Wasner’s Flock of Dimes Shares New Songs “Pure Love” and “Time”: Stream
Wye Oak singer Jenn Wasner has shared “Pure Love” and “Time,” two new songs from her solo project Flock of Dimes. “Pure Love” and “Time” arrive as part of the singles series from Sylvan Esso’s Psychic Hotline label. Co-produced by Wasner and Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn and recorded at Betty’s in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the singles offer a welcome respite from pandemic-induced darkness. “After spending so much time over the past two years sitting with my grief — both personally and creatively — I’m thrilled to offer up two songs that center joy, hopefulness, and pleasure,” Wasner said in a statement. “What can I say about ‘Pure Love’? It’s a fun pop song about how wanting more is the cause of so much suffering! To me, overall, it’s a song about reaching for a more pure way of being...
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s “Still D.R.E.” Hits One Billion Views Following Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The music video for Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg‘s famed 2001 collab “Still D.R.E.” has officially hit one billion views on YouTube. According to reports, this is both artists’ first ever visual to join YouTube’s one billion club and was achieved just a few days after their Super Bowl Halftime Show. The pair joined forces with Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, and closed out the celebrated performance with the distinct piano riff of “Still D.R.E.” and Dre rapping his verse. “Still D.R.E.” appeared in Dr. Dre’s 1991 sophomore studio album 2001, its music video helmed by Hype Williams and featured big names including Eminem as Slim Shady, Xzibit, Funkmaster Flex and Warren G. In 2020, Snoop confirmed that JAY-Z wrote the entirety of the track and further elaborated that Hov “wrote the whol...
Lorda – One Life
Check out this song titled “One Life” by Lorda, out now. Nigerian singer, Lorda Lawdzz comes through with a compelling tune he calls “One Life“. Lorda is a fast-rising artist with so much to offer, he previously released his first body of work titled “Rich & Rascal” album. “One Life” serves as his first track for the year, it is a fantastic single, hope you vibe to it. Listen and share Lorda – “One Life” below. Download
Here Are the Lyrics to CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’
CKay released his soothing “Love Nwantiti” back in 2019, but the song took over TikTok in 2021, as users took part in a silky smooth dance challenge. Thanks to the success of “Love Nwantiti,” CKay rose to the top of Billboard‘s Emerging Artists chart (dated Nov. 13) to become the top emerging act in the U.S. for the first time. The Nigerian-based star also scored his first Billboard radio chart No. 1 as the song ascended to the summit of the Rhythmic Airplay list dated Jan. 22, 2022. If you need a guide to follow along with CKay’s “Love Nwantiti,” find the lyrics below: Explore Explore CKay See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Tu tu tuUh tu uh tu tu tuTu tu tuUh tu uh tu tu tuYeah My baby, my Valentine (yeah)Girl, na you dey make my temperature dey ris...
Here Are the Lyrics to Drake’s ‘Knife Talk’ Featuring 21 Savage & Project Pat
For Certified Lover Boy, Drake called on his fellow hip-hop stars 21 Savage and Project Pat for the dynamic “Knife Talk.” Upon its 2021 release, Drizzy’s album blasted to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 613,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Sept. 9, according to MRC Data, the biggest weekly sum for an album in over a year. Nine of the album’s tracks hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, marking the first album ever to generate as many as nine top 10 Hot 100 hits. “Knife Talk” cut in at No. 5. If you need a guide to follow along with Drake’s “Knife Talk” featuring 21 Savage and Project Pat, find the lyrics below: I gotta feed the streets, my pistol gon’ bleed the streetsSki mask on my face, sometimes you gotta cheatTo stay a...
Here Are the Lyrics to Latto’s ‘Big Energy’
Latto put a feminine, empowering spin on the viral Twitter phrase with her 2021 breakout hit, “Big Energy.” “I basically took this masculine, trendy ‘big d–k energy’ quote from Twitter and made it a thing where all genders can have ‘big energy’ and take it deeper than just [something] sexual,” Latto recently told Billboard of the song, which marks her second Billboard Hot 100 hit. “I wanted it to be empowering. It’s an aura that you carry and a confidence. It’s just an overall vibe and when you walk in the room, you have ‘big energy’ and no one can tell you otherwise. It’s an uplifting thing and turning a funny quote into something positive.” If you need a guide to follow along with Latto’s “Big Energy,” find the lyrics below: (Got that big di– energy)(Got that big di– energy)Hey, dad...
Record Store Day 2022: The 20 Must-Have Releases
Record Store Day 2022 is approaching, and this year, organizers have decided to return to the traditional single-day holiday model. In light of the pandemic, Record Store Day was spread out across multiple dates over the last couple years, but for 2022 the vast majority of special releases will drop on April 23rd. An additional day, June 18th, has also been named as a safety net date for any problems that arise. This year’s notable releases includes Alice In Chains’ first studio EP, a 40th Anniversary Edition of U2’s “A Celebration,” two different EP reissues from David Bowie, a Foo Fighters 7-inch of alternate versions from their 2021 LP Medicine At Midnight, and Pearl Jam’s double vinyl live album, Live On Two Legs. Taylor Swift, who was recently named as Record Store Day’s 2022 Glo...
Congress Invited Britney Spears to Testify About Conservatorship
Congress has invited Britney Spears to testify about the harsh conditions of her conservatorship and “to describe in your own words how you achieved justice.” After a drawn out legal battle, Spears finally won her freedom last year. Today, February 16th, she shared a letter from Representatives Charlie Crist (Florida) and Eric Swalwell (California) asking her to share her story. “I received this letter months ago,” she wrote. “I was immediately flattered and at the time I wasn’t nearly at the healing stage I’m in now.” She added that “Because of the letter, I felt heard and like I mattered for the first time in my life,” and said, “In a world where your own family goes against you, it’s actually hard to find people that get it and show empathy.” Advertisement Related Video The letter...
Kid Cudi Launches Virtual Concert App Encore
Kid Cudi has launched his interactive live performance app Encore. Working alongside CEO Jonathan Gray and President Ian Edelman, Kid Cudi serves as the Chief Creative Officer for the app, which bills itself as a “music-first creator platform.” Encore allows artists to release new music, interact with fans and host live shows right from phones. In turn, fans can attend virtual performances and interact with their favorite artists and fellow fans. Before a show, fans can meet up in the app’s online lobby and meet one another while getting hyped for the performance. “My number one priority has always been inspiring others and providing them the space to tell their own stories in an authentic and meaningful way,” Kid Cudi said in a press statement. “We created Encore as a space for artists to...
Buddy Announces Sophomore LP ‘Super Ghetto,’ Releases New Song “Wait Too Long” Ft. Blxst
Buddy has shared that he’ll be releasing his sophomore album Super Ghetto next month Ahead of its premiere, the Los Angeles rapper has debuted a new single with another one of the city’s own, Blxst. “Wait Too Long” is a soulful R&B-influenced track. It arrives alongside an official music video directed by Obsidian that shows Buddy and Blxst in the morning after an extravagant party, dealing with the aftermath and reminiscing the fun of the previous night. “Cause I’m too impatient I just can’t take my time,” Buddy raps on the chorus “Don’t make me wait in line.” Out via Cool Lil Company and RCA Records, Super Ghetto follows Buddy’s last full-length solo release in 2020, the deluxe edition of his debut album Harlan & Alondra in 2020. While working on that project, he also joined Vinc...
