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From ‘WAP’ to ‘Montero’: Music’s New Sexual Revolution Is Here
By Myles Johnson For their debut performance of “WAP” on the Grammys stage earlier this year, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion swapped nasty verses and suggestive hip movements. Before a backdrop of a supersized bedroom, with pillows as large as cars and a comforter that could cover a small crowd, they exposed their tongues and zipped through explicit lyrics. There’s not much metaphor or innuendo in the song or performances: This is about sexuality and the power you hold once you are aware of and align with it. Though the song’s release and this subsequent performance were met with their share of controversy and pearl-clutching, “WAP” quickly permeated the greater cultural discourse. It ravished TikTok with dance homages and even earned a place in Saturday Night Live history during May...
Judas Priest’s First Show in Two Years Features Glenn Tipton Appearance and Rarities: Watch
Judas Priest were joined by guitarist Glenn Tipton for the final three songs of their set at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in the UK on Sunday (August 15th). It marked the band’s first live performance in over two years. While still an official member of Priest, Tipton retired from regular touring after revealing he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018. However, the guitarist has appeared at occasional concerts over the past few years. Producer Andy Sneap (also a member of thrash acts Hell and Sabbat [UK]) has stepped in as the band’s regular touring guitarist. Tipton took the stage at Bloodstock for the final three songs — a trifecta from the legendary British Steel LP (“Metal Gods,” Breaking the Law,” and “Living After Midnight”). Advertisement Related Video The band’s...
Ray Charles to Be Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
Ray Charles is set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside the rest of the class of 2022. Widely known for his genre-redefining contributions to R&B, soul, and gospel music, Charles was also responsible for breaking down color barriers in country music at the height of the Civil Rights era. His two-volume Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music from 1962, reissued back in 2019, was a personal passion project that ended up becoming a landmark release for both country at large and Charles individually. The album went on to become one of the best selling country LPs of the time, demonstrating the genre’s commercial potential. The single “I Can’t Stop Loving You” not only spent five weeks atop the Billboard 100, but is often considered the definitive version of the ...
Bon Iver Announce Bon Iver, Bon Iver 10th Anniversary Reissue, Fall Concert Dates
Bon Iver have announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their Grammy-winning self-titled sophomore album, due out January 14th, 2022 via 4AD/Jagjaguwar. Available on CD and LP, Bon Iver, Bon Iver (10th Anniversary Edition) will include all 10 original tracks, as well as a recording from Justin Vernon and co.’s 2011 live session at AIR Studios. During that performance, they played “Hinnom, TX,” “Wash.,” and “Beth/Rest” off Bon Iver, Blood Bank’s “Babys,” and a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” A new embossed version of the cover art by Eric Timothy Carlson and an in-depth essay written by longtime Bon Iver fan Phoebe Bridgers will also be included in the reissue. The 2xLP is pressed on white vinyl and will be enclosed in a matte gatefold with silver ink. Advertisement Relate...
Stefflon Don – Dip ft Ms Banks
British rapper Stefflon Don teamed up with Ms Banks for her latest single “Dip”. The sensational Stefflon Don is back on the block with some beautiful piece of music titled “Dip” and she features fellow rapper Ms Banks. “Dip” is an upbeat tune with some amazing drum kicks that would get you dancing to the tune involuntarily. A music video has also been released for the track. Steff and Ms Banks are amazing in their costumes as the dance crew make some made dance routines. Listen, enjoy Stefflon Don – “Dip” ft Ms Banks below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stefflon_Don_-_Dip_ft_Ms_Banks_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you ...
Madonna Brings Entire Catalog to Warner Music, Announces Reissue Series
Madonna has struck a deal with Warner Music that will bring her entire, record-setting catalog of music under the label’s purview. Today’s announcement coincides with Madonna’s 63rd birthday. Nearly 40 years ago, she launched her celebrated music career by releasing her debut single through Warner Bros. The label is also responsible for releasing some of her most celebrated albums, including her 1983 self-titled debut, Like a Virgin, True Blue, Like a Prayer, and Ray of Light As part of the deal, Madonna’s most recent albums, including MDNA, Rebel Heart, and Madame X, will join the Warner catalog starting in 2025. Advertisement Related Video Perhaps most exciting for fans, Warner Music is planning to launch an “extensive, multi-year series of catalog reissues that will revisit the groundbr...
Nuno Zigi, Beepee, Senior Maintain, Ifex G – Gae
Boys Oye Movement unveils this viral new track “Gae” from Nuno Zigi, Beepee, Senior Maintain and Ifex G. A bunch of indigenous rapper collectively known as Boys Oye Movement dish out a viral tune “Gae”. The boys were in MasterKraft studio when the jam was made. Each artiste took turns to drop a verse on the very infectious beats. The feeling was right hence we now have this very interesting tune out here. The beats was produced by MasterKraft. Listen, enjoy Nuno Zigi, Beepee, Senior Maintain, Ifex G – “Gae” below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photo...
Travis Barker Flies on Airplane for First Time Since 2008 Crash
Travis Barker flew on a plane for the first time since the deadly 2008 plane crash which killed four people and left the Blink-182 drummer with third and fourth degree burns on more than half of his body. TMZ reports that on Saturday, Barker flew to Cabo with his girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian. The crash on September 19th, 2008 occurred just after takeoff as the plane overran the runaway and crashed into a fence. The plane’s two pilots and two of its four passengers were killed instantly; the two lone survivors, Barker and DJ AM, suffered critical injuries. Advertisement Related Video Barker spent more than 11 weeks in a hospital, undergoing 26 surgeries and multiple skin grafts. He eventually recovered from his physical injuries and returned to playing music, but the mental trauma persis...
Billy Joel Performs “Iris” with Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik at Buffalo Concert: Stream
Billy Joel had a surprise for the crowd present at his show in Buffalo on Saturday night: an appearance by none other than the Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik. “Welcome to my hometown,” the frontman told Joel after being brought onstage at Orchard Park, NY’s Highmark Stadium to cheers from the assembled concertgoers. From there, he launched into his band’s biggest hit — 1998’s “Iris” — with some help from the legendary piano man on keys. “And all I can taste is this moment/ And all I can breathe is your life/ And sooner or later, it’s over/ I just don’t wanna miss you tonight/ And I don’t want the world to see me/ ‘Cause I don’t think that they’d understand/ When everything’s made to be broken/ I just want you to know who I am,” he wailed on the second verse and subsequent chorus as the crowd ...
The Cure’s Simon Gallup Announces Departure from Band
Simon Gallup, The Cure’s bassist and second longest-serving member, has announced his departure from the band. In a brief statement posted to his personal Facebook page on Saturday, Gallup wrote, “With a slightly heavy heart I am no longer a member of the Cure! Good luck to them all …” Responding to a comment on the post, Gallup added, “Im ok Vicky ..just got fed up of betrayal.” Advertisement Related Video Gallup first joined The Cure in 1979 after working with frontman Robert Smith on his side-project Cult Hero. Gallup temporarily left The Cure in 1982, only to rejoin two years later, and he’s remained a consistent part of the band’s lineup ever since. Smith previously described Gallup as his “best friend,” and said that if Gallup ever left the band “it wouldn’t be called The Cure.” “For...
Live Nation Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement at Concerts
Live Nation is amending its COVID-19 safety protocols amidst the surging Delta variant. Going forward, the country’s largest concert promoter will require proof of a vaccine or a negative test result for all artists, crew, and attendees at US venues and festivals. “Vaccines are going to be your ticket back to shows, and as of October 4th we will be following the model we developed for Lollapalooza and requiring this for artists, fans, and employees at Live Nation venues and festivals everywhere possible in the US,” said Live Nation president and CEO Michael Rapino in a statement. Live Nation had previously said it would allow artists to choose whether they would enforce the proof of vaccine or negative test requirement. Now, the live music behemoth is taking the decision out of artist...
R.I.P. Steve “Zumbi” Gaines, of Zion I, Dead at 47
Steve “Zumbi” Gaines, a co-founding member of the Bay Area hip-hop group Zion I, has died at the age of 47 due to complications from COVID-19. According to a statement from Gaines’ family, the rapper passed away Friday morning (August 13th) at Alta Bates Hospital in San Fransisco, California. In the mid-1990s, Gaines teamed with producer Amp Live and released their debut album, Mind over Matter. Their breakout release came with 2005’s True & Livin’, which boasted collaborations with Gift of Gab, Talib Kweli, and Aesop Rock. The following year Zion I released the first of two collaborative LPs with Oakland rapper The Grouch. Advertisement Related Video Amp Live left Zion I in 2015, but the duo recently reunited and had planned to tour together prior to Gaines’ passing. “He was working o...
