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Bop Shop: Songs From Stromae, Raveena, Orville Peck, And More
Paul Van Haver, the Belgian singer-songwriter-composer known the world over as Stromae, unveiled his new single “L’Enfer” this week during a moving performance on a French news program followed by the release of an equally powerful music video. “L’Enfer,” or “Hell,” paints a portrait of the artist’s mental health struggles, in which he reveals he’s considered suicide and recognizes he’s “not alone in feeling all alone.” This deep emotional honesty from one of the most revered artists in the Francophone world and beyond is much needed at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly exacerbated feelings of anxiety and depression. During his interview with TF1, Stromae discusses the dichotomy of his joyful beats and dark lyrics, likening them to his outlook on life. “There are difficult mome...
‘Cold Heart’ Returns Another Elton John Classic to the Hot 100’s Top 10
It’s an achievement to send a song to the Billboard Hot 100‘s top 10 once. Elton John has become particularly adept at having his compositions reach the region twice. John’s “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” with Dua Lipa, jumps to No. 7 on the latest Hot 100 (dated Jan. 15). While it’s the legend’s first top 10 on the chart in nearly 24 years, it’s also a return to the tier for “Rocket Man,” whose chorus Lipa updates in the mash-up. In honor of John’s latest such double-up, here’s a look at John’s classics, co-penned with Bernie Taupin, that have hit the Hot 100’s top 10 twice, in various forms. [embedded content] “Your Song” John’s first Hot 100 top 10, of now 28 in his career, rose to No. 8 in January 1971. In 2014, Aloe Blacc’s “The Man,” which revives the original’s “you can tell everybody” ...
Katy Perry Strips Down in Behind-the-Scenes Pics From ‘When I’m Gone’ Video Shoot
Katy Perry wants to leave you something to remember “When I’m Gone.” So, the singer posted some behind-the-scenes pics from the video shoot for her new dance-tastic single with DJ/producer Alesso. In the series of snaps Perry shows off some of the costumes from the high-fashion visual, opening with a provocative topless snap in which she’s only wearing wide-leg jeans and a knowing over-the-shoulder look as she stands facing a wall with her hands up next to a sign that warns: “do not hose down.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Let it burn baby,” Perry, 37, captioned the series, along with the #WIG tag. In a second pic, Perry stares down into the camera while grabbing a handful of hair with an overflowing costume rack behind her, then sips a red drink in a plastic cup and r...
Thomas Rhett’s Upcoming Album ‘Where We Started’ Features a Katy Perry Collaboration
Thomas Rhett will release his sixth studio album, Where We Started, on April 1, he announced Friday (Jan. 14). What’s more, the title track is a rootsy-pop collaboration with pop superstar Katy Perry, co-written with Jon Bellion, Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “There’s something for everyone on this album and I can’t wait for y’all to hear it,” he captioned a teaser video on Instagram for the upcoming release. “Who’s ready?!” Rhett, who is nominated for a best country song Grammy for “Country Again,” co-wrote all but one of the tracks on the new 15-song album, which features production from Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure and Matt Dragstrem. He also welcomes several country collaborators on the album, including Riley ...
FKA twigs Shares ‘Caprisongs’ Mixtape Featuring The Weeknd, Daniel Caesar and More
FKA twigs has dropped off her new mixtape, Caprisongs. The 17-track project enlists features from Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Shygirl, Rema, Pa Salieu, Koreless, Tobias Jesso Jr., Fred again.., Mike Dean, Warren Ellis, and others. Additionally, the mixtape includes the artist’s previously-released track with The Weeknd, dubbed “Tears in the Club.” hey i made you a mixtape, because when i feel you, i feel me and when i feel me, it feels good… CAPRISONGS is my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends. pic.twitter.com/WCaFrNs1ZH — FKA twigs (@FKAtwigs) January 6, 2022 The vocalist describes the new project as a “bronzer in the sink, alco pop on the side, a cherry lolly, apple juice when you’re thirsty, friends in the park, your favourite person, that one senten...
Stanning BTS FanFic Files: New Year’s Eve
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Stanning BTS is kicking off 2022 with an Iconic Favorite: The FanFic Files! This week Kayla and Bethany share New Years-themed fanfiction featuring members of BTS. Kayla reads “a little bit like magic” by totorojoonie, in which Seokjin finds a bucket list in the middle of a New Year’s party, and he just wants to help out its adorable, dimpled owner at midnight. Meanwhile, Bethany shares “the people we love” by almostsophie1, which sees Jeongguk finding an abandoned puppy on New Year’s Eve, and somehow, everything seems to fall in place around them. Advertisement Related Video Listen to the latest Stanning BTS episode above. Then you can ...
Saba Shares Krayzie Bone Collab “Come My Way”: Stream
Saba has teamed up with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony‘s Krayzie Bone for a new song called “Come My Way.” It’s the latest preview of Saba’s upcoming album, Few Good Things, which is due out on February 4th. Take a listen below. Produced by frequent Saba collaborators Daoud and daedaePIVOT, “Come My Way” pairs a glitchy beat with a soft guitar lick. In typical Saba fashion, the song’s soft melody masks its dark content. “Daydreaming thinking how to get some money/ And then we good,” the artist repeats in its hook, detailing a life of poverty. Saba explained the lyric in a statement: “This is a false statement, but one that I believed at a point, and many others believe right now,” Saba said. “This song also takes place in that nostalgic kind of setting. I’m describing many things that are normal on ...
FKA twigs Unveils New Mixtape CAPRISONGS: Stream
FKA twigs has released her new mixtape CAPRISONGS via Young/Atlantic Records. Stream it below on Apple Music and Spotify. The 19-track project was preceded by lead single “Tears in the Club” with The Weeknd, as well as with the Rema-assisted “Jealousy.” The tracklist also includes collaborations with Pa Salieu (“Honda”), Daniel Caesar (“Careless”), Jorja Smith and Unknown T (“Darjeeling”), and more. twigs herself executive produced CAPRISONGS with El Guincho, working with producers like Mike Dean, Cirkut, and Warren Ellis. Announcing CAPRISONGS on Twitter last week, the British singer-songwriter called the mixtape, “my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends,” while also pointing to her own astrological chart as part of the project’s inspiration. ...
Joey Bada$$ Unveils New Single “The Rev3nge”: Stream
Joey Bada$$ has returned with a new song called “The Rev3nge.” Watch the official music video below. “The Rev3nge” marks Joey Bada$$’s first proper single since last year’s “Let it Breathe,” and in the song, he takes the time to celebrate the success he’s had in recent years. “Bitch, I’m really really out for blood this time, look,” raps the Brooklyn MC. “I work hard, bust my ass, show people all over the world that we can do this.” “The Rev3nge” will appear on Joey Bada$$’s forthcoming, as-yet-untitled third album, the follow up to 2017’s All-Amerikkkan Bada$$. He last appeared on Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats’ joint EP UNLOCKED 1.5. More recently, he starred in 50 Cent’s Starz crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Advertisement [embedded content] Share this: [flexi-common...
FKA Twigs ft Rema – Jealousy
Check out the new single from FKA twigs off her Caprisongs Mixtape titled “Jealousy”. Tahliah Debrett Barnett, known professionally as FKA twigs, has put out a new record she calls, “Jealousy“. The new single by FKA twigs is off her Caprisongs Mixtape Album released recently. The Caprisongs mixtape is a body of work with features contributions from, Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Pa Salieu, Shygirl, etc. “Jealousy” track by FKA twigs featured Rema. The collaboration was a lite one with an excellent job from Rema. Listen, enjoy and share FKA twigs – “Jealousy” feat. Rema below. [embedded content]
Fiokee – Dance ft D-Black, Sefa & Vector
Nigerian recording guitarist Fiokee dishes out a new single titled “Dance”. Fiokee as he is popularly known is a guitarist who infuses his trebly guitar solos into his sounds to give it a cool rhythm. His new single “Dance” is off the Man album that comprises 14 banging tracks. “Dance” record has featuring like D-Black, Sefa, and Vector. Listen, enjoy and share – Fiokee – Dance ft D-Black, Sefa & Vector below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fiokee_-_Dance_ft_D-Black_Sefa_Vector__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Best New Tracks: Cordae, Earl Sweatshirt, Saba x Krazyie Bone and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by highly-anticipated full-length releases from Cordae and Earl Sweatshirt, who both dropped off From A Birds Eye View and SICK! respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Saba and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Bonobo, J.I.D with 21 Savage and Baby Tate, EARTHGANG, Murda Beatz with Blxst and Wale, Mitski, Cautious Clay and Robert Glasper with Killer Mike, BJ the Chicago Kid and Big K.R.I.T. Cordae – From A Birds Eye View [embedded content] Cordae is finally following up his GRAMMY-nominated debut album The Lost Boy with From A Bird’s Eye View. His first full-...
