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A$AP Rocky and $NOT Pay Tribute to Virgil Abloh in New “Doja” Music Video
A$AP Rocky and $NOT have released a music video for their new song “Doja.” Directed by Hidji and produced by Rocky’s creative agency AWGE, the visual follows the rappers and their friends around New York City, from a tattoo parlor to an underground subway tunnel. As the video closes, the camera pans out to show a mural of the late designer Virgil Abloh painted on the side of a brick apartment building. The track is included on $NOT’s forthcoming LP, Ethereal, which is due for release on February 11 via 300 Entertainment. The project follows $NOT’s 2020 sophomore album, Beautiful Havoc, and also packs in features from Kevin Abstract, Joey Bada$$, Juicy J, Trippie Redd and Teddi Jones. The album cover art also stands out as it sees the rapper in an angelic texture, rocking CGI’s heavenl...
Netflix’s Kanye West Documentary ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Gets Another Trailer
Netflix has given viewers a closer look at the Kanye West documentary Jeen-Yuhs in a new trailer. Directed by filmmaker duo Coodie and Chike, the first act of the three-part series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on February 16. The preview consists of a montage of footage from Ye’s early years as a rapper in Chicago. Asked how he would describe the album that he’s currently working on, a young Ye calls it “a breath of fresh air.” “It felt like the bigger Kanye got, the farther we grew apart,” Coodie narrates. “But there was more to Kanye’s story I needed to tell.” Netflix bills Jeen-Yuhs as an inside look into Ye’s path to becoming the influential rapper and tastemaker he’s known as today: Twenty-one years ago, Clarence ‘Coodie’ Simmons met Kanye West and saw something so special that...
Guns N’ Roses’ 10 Best Songs
Despite being overtly influenced — both musically and visually — by heavyweights like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Hanoi Rocks, and Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses have always had a sound all their own. As with many seminal genre acts, the key to their success is the distinctive dynamic between their vocalist (Axl Rose) and guitarist (Slash); that said, many other members — namely, drummers Steven Adler and Matt Sorum; bassist Duff McKagan, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, and keyboardist Dizzy Reed — played important parts, too. Together, they became arguably the biggest hard rock band of their generation. Guns N’ Roses debut album, Appetite for Destruction, launched their career in a colossal way in 1987. Thirty-five years later, it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. The band would foll...
Rap Song of the Week: Actually, Megan Thee Stallion’s Branded Cheetos Song “Flamin’ Hottie” Is Kind of Good
Our recurring feature Rap Song of the Week breaks down the hip-hop songs you need to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Megan Thee Stallion secures the bag with “Flamin’ Hottie.” Considering Megan Thee Stallion’s complicated record label situation, the H-Town Hottie is hardly bringing in the money that she should be for an artist of her stature. So no one begrudged her for teaming up with Popeyes last year, and now she’s partnered with Frito-Lay to promote Flamin’ Hot Cheetos (leaving Lil Xan in shambles) and Doritos. Later this month, Meg will be starring in a Super Bowl commercial alongside Charlie Puth, but today she’s given fans an idea of what to expect with “Flamin’ Hottie.” Meg at least put in more than a minimal effort into making the branded track...
Black Country, New Road Release Sophomore Album Ants From Up There: Stream
Black Country, New Road have released their second album Ants From Up There less than a week after frontman Isaac Wood announced his amicable departure from the band. Stream it below. The founding member and lead singer cited mental health struggles in the opening of the band’s full official statement, shared via their social accounts on January 31st. “I have been feeling sad and afraid too…it is the kind of sad and afraid feeling that makes it hard to play guitar and sing at the same time,” Wood wrote. “To be clear: this is completely in spite of six of the greatest people I know, who were and are wonderful in a sparkling way.” Advertisement Related Video The UK rock collective march forward on their last set as a seven-piece by deepening their sonic arsenal and extending their ...
Song of the Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers Welcome Us To a “Black Summer”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, the Red Hot Chili Peppers signal the arrival of their new era with the triumphant “Black Summer.” From the first warm tones of the guitar, two things are clear: Red Hot Chili Peppers are back, and John Frusciante has rejoined the legendary rockers. “Black Summer” marks the Chili Peppers’ first single since 2016’s lackluster The Gateway, and with Frusciante back, they sound renewed and refreshed. His signature guitar sound is heavily highlighted on “Black Summer,” linking perfectly with Flea’s energetic bass work and stepping out f...
Bop Shop: Songs From Rosalía, Benee, Wallows, And More
Love can be confusing, and no one seems to know that better than Keshi. With the release of “Touch,” the alt-pop singer creates an anthem for those stuck in situationship purgatory. Lyrically, Keshi explores the depth of unrequited love and emotional unavailability, begging the question of “a touch, is it better than us to you?” — a feeling that twentysomethings around the world unfortunately know well. Unsurprisingly, the track reflects Keshi’s strong point of view as a producer, mixing both classical and modern elements to create a sound unique only to him. As the second single off his upcoming album, “Touch” gives listeners another glimpse into the world of Gabriel, gearing us up for what we can expect next. However, when it comes to Keshi, it’s probably safer to expect the unexpected. ...
Jeris Johnson Wants Both Blood And Love
By Ashley Oken On a recent Friday afternoon, musician Jeris Johnson, 25, ran his fingers through his blond hair while settling into a nondescript hotel room in Nashville after a frenzied few days of traveling on his first tour. Wearing a hat emblazoned with the message “Make Rock Great Again,” Johnson shared his thoughts on the state of the genre of which his Instagram bio claims he is “the future.” “Rock has been stuck in the mud for a long time,” he told MTV News over Zoom. “It’s sounded the same for a long time. It’s the same old ‘man with drums and [a] guitar’ and whatever else.” “Now I feel like we’re at a crisis point in rock music,” he continues, “where it actually will die if it keeps going down the path that it’s going down, because it’s not keeping up. It’s not capturing any...
Jux ft Gyakie – I Love You
Don’t miss this brand new then from Jux titled “I Love You” out now. Tanzanian singer, Jux drops a new song he calls “I Love You” alongside Gyakie with endearing vocals to spice it up. The new record “I Love You” is an impressive tune from Jux and his first single of the year as a special treat for his fans. You can check his previously released single “Sina Neno“. The music is produced by Foxx. Listen and share Jux ft Gyakie – “I Love You” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Jux_-_I_Love_You_ft_Gyakie__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Papichulo ft Teni – Papi
Papichulo Entertainment unveils a new track titled “Papi” out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer, Papichulo dishes out a fresh song for his beloved fans titled “Papi” featuring Dr. Dolor Entertainment singer, Teni. The new record is a brilliant featured track that has a special feel from Teni with a unified rhythm. Listen and share Papichulo ft Teni – “Papi” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Papichulo_-_Papi_ft_Teni__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Machine Gun Kelly Drops New Song With Willow Smith “Emo Girl”
Machine Gun Kelly has released the second single off of his newly-retitled album Mainstream Sellout, which was previously called Born With Horns. For the new song, “Emo Girl,” MGK tapped his Willow Smith, who is also a frequent collaborator with Blink-182’s Travis Barker. “I fell in love with an emo girl,” MGK sings on the track. “Emo Girl” was first teased on TikTok last week in a video of MGK and Smith that garnered over 17 million views. Mainstream Sellout is due to arrive on March 25 from Bad Boy/Interscope Records. The LP’s first single, “Papercuts,” was produced by Barker and released in August. Stream MGK and Smith’s “Emo Girl” now. In other music news, Dr. Dre shared 6 new songs from the GTA soundtrack. Read Full Article
Listen to 6 New Dr. Dre Songs From the ‘GTA’ Soundtrack
Dr. Dre recorded six new exclusive tracks for Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto expansion pack, GTA Online: The Contract, last year. Now, these songs have hit streaming services, releasing them to the wider public. Featured across the singles is a lineup of big-name hip hop collaborations including Anderson .Paak, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Ty Dolla $ign and more. Dre linked with Eminem for “Gospel,” meanwhile “Diamond Mind” features bars from Ty Dolla $ign and the late Nipsey Hussle. Anderson .Paak has two guest appearances, one alongside Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes on the track “ETA.” The second is on “The Scenic Route” which also features Rick Ross. Dre has one solo cut titled “Black Privilege.” All six songs are available on all streaming platforms now. On Februar...
