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Jorja Smith Is Feeling “All of This” on New Single: Stream
It’s never been up for debate whether or not Jorja Smith has an incredible voice. She made that much obvious on Lost and Found. But on her brand new single “All of This,” which sees her teaming up with producer GuiltyBeatz, the R&B singer branches into minimal electronica and sounds like she could be the next opener for Radiohead. Stream it below. Over staccato drum taps and a restless shaker, Jorja Smith sings about falling in love, being stung by lies, and navigating a path forward after having her heart broken on the single. In the background, a slink synth beat plays on loop and some deep bass notes ring out in the softest way possible. If we didn’t know better, it would be tempting to wonder if Thom Yorke produced “All of This” considering how minimal yet groovy it is, like someth...
Into It. Over It. Shares Origins of Fugazi Cover “Instrument”: Exclusive
Our ongoing new music series Origins asks artists about the inspirations behind their latest tracks. Now, Into It. Over It. has revealed how his bruising cover of Fugazi’s “Instrument” came together. It’s not often that a classic punk song hits harder after acoustic guitars replace electric, but that’s just what Into It. Over It. has accomplished with the new cover of Fugazi’s “Instrument.” The project from Evan Thomas Weiss contributed the track to Silence Is a Dangerous Sound: A Tribute to Fugazi, which comes via Ripcord Records. All proceeds benefit the Tribe Animal Sanctuary in Scotland. The double-CD release will be available October 1st, and includes 43 Fugazi tracks by admiring artists, including La Dispute, Authority Zero, and even Pet Symmetry, W...
Guns N’ Roses Release Studio Version of New Song “Absurd”: Stream
Guns N’ Roses have unveiled a studio version of their “new” song “Absurd,” which is a reworking of the rare Chinese Democracy-era tune “Silkworms” that was never officially released. Axl Rose and company first performed the song as “Absurd” a few nights ago at Fenway Park in Boston, and then again on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Now, the band has issued the song as an official single, available on all major digital outlets, and streaming in the YouTube player below. It marks the band’s first new single since 2008, save for a 2018 release of an alternate take of the song “Shadow of Your Love” (which had originally appeared as a B-side to “It’s So Easy” in 1987). It is unclear if the studio recording features the full current lineup of GN’R, including cla...
Stanning BTS Spotisode: Louis Vuitton Fashion Show and BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS This week on the Stanning BTS biweekly podcast, hosts Kayla and Bethany present a special spotisode, a series of episodes where they clean up “spots” of missed BTS content not covered in previous episodes. Advertisement Related Video To begin with, flashback a month to fawn over the Bangtan Boys’ participation in the Louis Vuitton’s mens’ fall-winter fashion show in Seoul — and no, we’re not leaving V out! Then it’s time to revisit the group’s recent denim-clad, full-band performance as part of BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Also on this spotisode, BTS’ upcoming appearance at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, the “Permission to Dance” R&B remix, their Weverse Magazine ...
The Weeknd Shares New Single “Take My Breath”: Stream
After days of teasing, The Weeknd unveiled his new single “Take My Breath” today via XO/Roc Nation Records. Stream it below. The R&B artist first hinted at the track on Monday night, when it was used during a promo for the Olympics featuring U.S. track and field stars Dalilah Muhammad, Athing Mu, Sydney McLaughlin, and Gabby Thomas. “8.6.21 new single…#tokyoolympics,” he captioned the post on his Instagram along with a gold medal emoji. In the snippet The Weeknd can be heard crooning the track’s demanding chorus over a propulsive cascade of synths. Since then, the singer has flooded his feed with cryptic images of himself wearing a blinged-out oxygen mask to hype up the song’s release. Advertisement Related Video The song is set to be included on The Weeknd’s upcoming fifth album The D...
Nas Unleashes New Album King’s Disease II: Stream
Today, Nas has released his 14th studio album, King’s Disease II. Stream it in full via Apple Music or Spotify below. Serving as the sequel to last year’s King’s Disease, the 15-song project includes collaborations with Eminem, Ms. Lauryn Hill, EPMD, and more. Like its predecessor, Nas shared executive producer duties on the album with Hit-Boy. “EPMD 2” marks the first time Nas and Em have rapped alongside each other. Back in 2002, Em produced Nas’ “The Cross,” off of God’s Son. Although he’s a hip-hop legend himself, Em is a huge fan of Nas, having revealed in late April that he spent $600 to buy a sealed cassette tape of Nas‘ 1994 debut album, Illmatic. Advertisement Related Video Meanwhile, “Nobody” serves as a reunion for Nas and Hill. They scored a hit together in 1996 with “If I...
Naira Marley – Drug Test
Marlian Music boss Naira Marley premieres a brand new song titled “Drug Test” for his teeming fans across the globe. After much anticipation, Naira Marley finally serves this brand new tune, “Drug Test” which by the way has a funny title. It is the rapper/singer’s first music release after the smash hit “Coming” with Busiswa. The new song comes as a surprise as the rapper did not hint about any new release via his social media pages. The track is believed to go viral in a very short while because of its title and lyrical content. Naira Marley may have just made another smash hit. As would be expected Naira Marley teamed up with Rexxie as music producer. Listen, enjoy Naira Marley – “Drug Test” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Naira_Marley_-_Drug_Test_Na...
Niniola – Too Sweet (O Dun)
Naija Review/Drumroll Records presents this new song titled “Too Sweet (O Dun)” from its lead artiste Niniola. Nigerian AfroHouse queen Niniola hits back with this with “Too Sweet (O Dun)” her latest music effort. It comes a few months after the release of her EP “6th Heaven“. She quickly gets back to her South African inspired sounds after the R&B extended play. On “Too Sweet” she lashes unto the Amapiano wave to make her own unique banger. Nini dedicates her latest single to her fans who have stayed loyal and believed in her. Listen, enjoy Niniola – “Too Sweet (O Dun)” below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Niniola_-_Too_Sweet_O_Dun__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we re...
Dice Ailes – Reserve
Former Chocolate City music star Dice Ailes is back with a new tune titled “Reserve” for his teeming fans. After a few months of break, Dice Ailes drops this single “Reserve“. It has been a long time coming for the rapper turned singer and his latest record shows he still got it. This is a sequel to his track “Money Dance” released in January. Dicey is still working on his debut album and we should hopefully get it later this year. While we await the project let’s enjoy “Reserve”. Listen, enjoy Dice Ailes – “Reserve” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Diles_Ailes_-_Reserve_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 back power. Get ...
Ayra Starr – In Between
From the stable of Mavin Records comes this brand new song from teenage singer Ayra Starr titled “In Between” out now. Sensational Mavin Records music act Ayra Starr premieres a brand new single called “In Between” taken off her debut album project “19 & Dangerous“. It has only been a few months since Ayra Starr went pro with her music career and she already has an album to show for it. Before the project dropped the promising singer released her lead single “Bloody Samaritan“. In her new song “In Between“, the young singer exudes some positive energy as she holds her listener with her vocal prowess. She is in sync with the beats as the strength in her voice is undeniable. This track was produced by Loudaaa. Listen, enjoy Ayra Starr – “In Between” below. [embedded content] You De...
Alanis Morissette Transforms into Starlene the Shy Hermit Crab on Season 4 of Madagascar: A Little Wild: Stream
This little crustacean’s got a big voice. Alanis Morissette is joining the upcoming season of Madagascar: A Little Wild as a hermit crab named Starlene. In a preview clip of the children’s show released by Dreamworks, the Zoosters stumble upon Morissette’s adorable decapod singing her heart out on the Coney Island boardwalk — that is, until she realizes people are listening. “Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you! I just had to meet the crab behind that incredible performance!” Shaylin Becton’s Gloria the hippo gushes to a shellshocked Starlene after the gang applauds her song. Advertisement Related Video “Oh, I was just dancing like no one was watching…because I thought no one was watching,” a sheepish Starlene replies, leading Gloria to exclaim, “Starlene? You’re kidding! You were born to be a...
Aphex Twin’s Sister is Now Minister for Climate Change in Wales
You’ve heard of Aphex Twin, but what about the Aphex sister? Julie James, elder sibling of the electronic music legend born Richard James, has been making a name for herself in politics. After a three-year run as Minister for Housing and Local Government in Wales, she’s now that UK country’s first-ever Minister for Climate Change. James spoke about her life, her goals in office, and her famous brother in an interview with the BBC’s Walescast podcast. On the professional front, she said Wales needed to do twice as much to address climate change in the next decade “as we’ve done in the previous 30 years.” She added that the goal is for government to “put the conditions in place so that people aren’t sacrificing things in order to assist the climate.” James, who was born 15 years before her b...
