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Bebe Rexha Nails Cover of Rihanna’s ‘Only Girl’ (With Completely Random Lyrics)
Bebe Rexha appeared on an upcoming episode of That’s My Jam, where she blew the competition away with a hilarious yet equally impressive cover of Rihanna‘s “Only Girl (In the World).” Sitting beside her fellow game show contestants Anthony Anderson, T-Pain and Ryan Tedder, Bebe Rexha was called up to the microphone by host Jimmy Fallon, who instructed her to pull a lever to see which challenge she had to take on. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The wheel landed on “Nonsense Karaoke,” in which the contestant sings a well known song, but the lyrics are replaced with ridiculous, new lyrics. Rexha was up for the challenge of performing the “nonsense” version of RiRi’s 2010 hit — and Fallon even set up a wind machine to get her in the zone. “So coul...
‘Encanto,’ ‘Grease’ & More Films Where the Biggest Hit Wasn’t the Song that Vied for an Oscar Nod
The zesty “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the breakout hit from Encanto, but it’s not the song from the film that members of the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will be considering when they vote to determine this year’s nominees for best original song. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Instead, they’ll evaluate “Dos Oruguitas,” a Spanish-language acoustic ballad that had special meaning for Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote both music and lyrics for all of the songs in the film. It’s the first song he wrote entirely in Spanish. “I really had to go out of my comfort zone,” Miranda told The Los Angeles Times. “My task was to write a Colombian folk song that feels like it’s always existed. … It was important to me that I write it in Spanish, rather than ...
Dallas Frazier, Country Songwriter Behind ‘Elvira,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ & More, Dies
Songwriter Dallas Frazier, known for penning hits including The Oak Ridge Boys‘ 1981 classic “Elvira,” and Gene Watson‘s “Fourteen Carat Mind,” died Friday (Jan. 14). Frazier was 82. Frazier was born in Spiro, Okla., on Oct. 27, 1939. At age 12, he was already writing songs and won a talent competition hosted by Ferlin Husky. By age 14, Frazier was recording for Capitol Records. In 1960, Frazier had his first success as a songwriter, when “Alley Oop” became a pop hit for the Hollywood Argyles. Three years later, he moved to Nashville. In 1967, the Frazier-penned “There Goes My Everything,” recorded by Jack Greene, was named song of the year by the Country Music Association. Frazier also found success co-writing songs with A.L. “Doodle” Owens, including Charley Pride‘s first No. 1 Billboard...
PETA Is Not Too Happy With Ye’s Use of a Skinned Monkey for Upcoming Track
PETA is not too happy about the cover art used in Ye and The Game‘s upcoming track “EASY.” Teased on Kanye West‘s Instagram account with the caption, “MY LIFE WAS NEVER EASY” a skinned monkey against a red background can be seen — the art is from Nick Knight’s a Study in physiology, form, philosophy and death. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk commented to Billboard: The photo is reminiscent of the monkeys PETA has found, sometimes heads, sometimes hands, sometimes the whole body, in meat markets around the world and it makes it clear that when you remove the fur you can’t miss that there’s a person in there, that they are fellow primates, and do not belong to us to abuse for any purpose — not in laboratories, roadside zoos, movies, or meat markets. Reference for Ye’s insta post. From Nick Kni...
Listen to Kanye West and The Game’s New Single “Eazy”
Kanye West and The Game released a new song on Friday called “Eazy,” alongside graphic artwork of a skinned monkey. The track features a signature monotone beat that Ye has become known for, alongside a sample of a woman singing the word “easy.” “Mr. Narcissist, tell me about my arrogance / No more counseling, I don’t negotiate with therapists,” West, who changed his name to Ye last year, raps on the track. Ye also disses soon-to-be-ex-wife Kim Kardashian‘s rumored boyfriend Pete Davidson with the line: “God saved me from the crash / just so I could beat Pete Davidson’s a–.” The line references his near-fatal car crash in 2002 when he fell asleep at the wheel and had his jaw wired shut. “And my new b—- bad / Illuminati mad,” he follows up with. Earlier this week, Ye told DJ Premier th...
Dremo – My Mind
Don’t miss this brand new single from Dremo titled “My Mind”. The DMW rapper drops a new and exciting single for his fans and he calls this one “My Mind“. The rapper’s new record follows months after he released the track titled “Talk N Do“. On the “My Mind” track the rapper does more of the singing and he delivers alright. Listen, enjoy and share Dremo – “My Mind” below. [embedded content]
Portable ft Mr Gbafun – Ayomi
Don’t miss this brand new tune from Portable titled “Ayomi”. The fast-rising indigenous singer Portable drops a new tune titled “Ayomi“. Lately, Portable has been putting out new songs for his fans; one of his recently released tracks like “Ogo Forever” was his fresh single for the year. The Zazoo crooner’s new track is a fantastic piece of music featuring Mr. Gbafun. The track was produced by Professional and Bkaqdan. Listen, enjoy and share Portable – “Ayomi” ft. Mr. Gbafun below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Portable_-_Ayomi_ft_Mr_Gbafun__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Rap Song of the Week: J.I.D Goes Toe-to-Toe with 21 Savage on “Surround Sound”
Every Friday, our new music feature Rap Song of the Week breaks down the essential hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, J.I.D recruits 21 Savage and Baby Tate for “Surround Sound.” For the past several years, it’s felt like Dreamville’s J.I.D has been on the precipice of stardom. His last album, 2018’s DiCaprio 2, spawned a pair of Gold singles, and his performances on “Down Bad” and “Costa Rica” (from the compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III) exhibited his knack for crafting a catchy hook while still being an explosive, technically gifted rapper. Among a stacked roster of MCs, J.I.D stands tall. 2022 is shaping up to be the kind of year that will bring the Atlanta spitter to the next level. J.I.D’s on the easily visible third line of the po...
Going meta: Disney, Second Life and K-pop
Following the announcement that Facebook’s parent company would be rebranding in a shift towards the Metaverse, many projects have started similar initiatives entering the virtual space, from buying property to testing the limits of what this universe has to offer. Visit Disneyland… in the Metaverse? The entertainment company behind some of the most popular theme parks in the world recently had a patent approved for a “virtual-world simulator in a real-world venue.” Though the Los Angeles Times reported that Disney had “no current plans” to use the simulator in the near future, the application does suggest Disneyland and Disney World guests may eventually see Metaverse attractions at one or more of the parks in the United States, Hong Kong, China, France and Japan. Disney World in Or...
Fred Parris, ‘In the Still of the Night’ Songwriter and Five Satins Frontman, Dies at 85
Fred Parris, frontman for The Five Satins, a doo-wop group whose smash 1956 ballad “In the Still of the Night” became an enduring standard and was prominently used in movies including Dirty Dancing and The Irishman, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 85. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I never expected it to have so much of an impact,” Parris told the New Haven Register in 2014. “I didn’t know if they were going to listen to it 15 minutes later, let alone 50 years.” On Feb. 19, 1956, Parris and one of his bandmates, Al Denby, were at home on military leave in New Haven, Conn., when they recorded “In the Still of the Night” in the St. Bernadette Catholic Church basement. It was the heart of the doo-wop era, when groups such as Frankie ...
Lisa Roy, Influential Audio Production Executive, Dies
Lisa Roy, a beloved audio production and communications executive, peacefully died Dec. 31 at her home in Marina Del Rey, Calif. Her brother broke the news on Facebook. Her age was unknown. Roy got her start in the music industry as co-founder of Ground Control Studios, a multi-room facility on Los Angeles’ west side. From there, she launched Rock & Roy Entertainment in 1999. The consulting firm matched creators and technology with clients ranging from AT&T and Dell to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Danny Elfman and Ben Folds. She also worked on a number of special events, including the MTV Video Music Awards, the annual Audio Engineering Society convention, the Latin Grammy Awards, the Pensado Awards and more. Additionally, she handled artist relations for a number of instrument man...
Panaache ft TI Blaze – Pay Me
Check out this brand new tune from Panaache titled “Pay Me”. Super disc jockey and vocalist Panaache releases a piece of new music titled “Pay Me“. The track is a follow-up to his previous song “Available”. The record producer Panaache brings along Nigerian skilled singer TI Blaze, as they both create a great masterpiece. Listen, enjoy and share Panaache ft TI Blaze – “Pay Me” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Panaache_-_Pay_Me_ft_TI_Blaze__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
