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2PM’s Comeback Was Never A Maybe — It Was A Must
By Lai Frances In June 2017, during a six-night concert following the release of their sixth album Gentleman’s Game, the pioneering South Korean boy band 2PM made a promise. As the group’s six members — Jun. K, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung — faced the reality of mandatory military enlistment, they vowed to reunite someday, somewhere, and to reignite the seething intensity that had set apart their catalog. During an emotional finale, Taecyeon’s thank-you message hinted at the group’s return. “We’ll be able to sing as six again soon, so don’t worry,” he said to a jam-packed stadium while wiping a tear from his eye. “I don’t know when I’ll be able to see you again, but you’ll wait, right?” Until that point, 2PM had made a name for themselves with roaring sounds and martia...
Primavera Sound Coming to Los Angeles in 2022
Los Angeles is a city for showing up fashionably late, and Primavera Sound is nothing if not fashionable. The beloved Barcelona, Spain festival had hoped to debut an LA counterpart in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to cancel last May. After a brief flirtation with 2021, festival organizers have now settled on September 16th through the 18th of 2022. The good news is that the additional year’s wait comes with an extra date, as the two-day festival expands to a three-day weekend. Primavera Sound LA will take place at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, which has a capacity of about 25,000 people. That’s a big step down from Primavera’s digs in Barcelona, which has hosted over 200,000 people in a year. In other words, the festival will look more like its Portuguese sibling...
Young Thug to Star in Tiffany Haddish-Produced Rap Musical Throw It Back
Young Thug is headed for the big screen. The rapper has been cast in an upcoming hip-hop musical called Throw It Back, which will be co-produced by Tiffany Haddish. According to a press release, the film will be a “dance-filled musical dramedy set to a soundtrack of southern hip-hop and HBCU collegiate band rhythms.” Additionally, Young Thug is set to executive produce the film’s soundtrack and release it on his own label, Young Stoner Life Records. Throw It Back will also star Shahadi Wright Joseph, known for her role in Jordan Peele’s Us. Paul Feig is co-producing the film alongside Haddish. Shadae Lamar Smith is set to direct, having written the script with Rochée Jeffrey. Related Video The statement explains that “Throw It Back follows Wytrell, a high school senior who has never ...
Shygirl and slowthai Don’t Hold Back on New Song “BDE”: Stream
Shygirl has recruited slowthai for her raunchy new song, “BDE”, which finds the fellow Brits trading explicit, yet witty rhymes. Produced by Karma Kid and Sega Bodega, “BDE” marks Shygirl and slowthai’s first collaboration. They don’t miss the opportunity to make it a memorable one. True to the song’s title, Shygirl complains about boys who don’t measure up. “I need that BDE/ Yeah, steady guarantee to satisfaction,” she raps on the first verse. “Ugh, get me moaning, get me ready for the action.” Not to be outdone, slowthai joins in with prideful boasts about his sexual abilities. “I need a freak, I ain’t down for no kissing and cuddling,” he spits. “Go down, come up when you swallowed it on your feet/ Fold you, got your chest on your knees/ You’ll be walking with a limp for the rest of the...
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Bella Shmurda – Party Next Door (PND) [Snippet]
Check out this brand new song from Bella Shmurda – “Party Next Door” (PND)[Snippet] out now. Straight from Dangbana Republik is this brand new song snippet titled “Party Next Door” from Bella Shmurda. Last week the singer delivered a dancehall track, “So Cold” with Jamaican dancehall sensation Popcaan. From the sound of it, we can tell that Fine Boy Bella has a massive hit on his hands. The full track would be out on the 2nd July 2021. Listen & enjoy Bella Shmurda – “Party Next Door” (PND)[Snippet] below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bella_Shmurda_-_Party_Next_Door_Snippet__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 to...
Konshens – Boom Bang ft Davido
Check out this brand new piece of music from “Konshens” – Boom Bang ft Davido out now. Garfield Spence, also known as Konshens, has this new song with Davido titled “Boom Bang“. It is the first time the two artists would be working together and they sure made a jam. Davido effortlessly rides on the beat as he holds his own end of the tune. This is one song you should definitely check out. A music video has already been released as seen below. Listen, enjoy and share Konshens – “Boom Bang” ft Davido below. Download at: https://ffm.to/boombang [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 c...
Taylor Swift Will Reunite With Some Key Folklore Collaborators
Taylor Swift isn’t leaving her indie-folk phase anytime soon. Indie band Big Red Machine, made up of Swift’s Folklore and Evermore collaborators Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon, announced today (June 29) that their upcoming second studio album, How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?, will be released on August 27, and Swift will guest on two of the album’s tracks, “Birch” and “Renegade” Swift previously partnered with Dessner for her pair of lockdown albums, which he produced and co-wrote. Several tracks originally began as unreleased Big Red Machine songs. The duo have also posted two short teaser trailers for the album that show Swift in a glitchy, blurry video with overlapping colorful texture. In one trailer, her back is turned away from the camera and then she turns her head around to...
Tenacious D, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Lzzy Hale Join Ronnie James Dio Virtual Birthday Fundraiser
Tenacious D, Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, and Lzzy Hale are among the new guests added to the Ronnie James Dio virtual birthday fundraiser. The stream goes live at 2 p.m. PT on July 10th. Metal luminaries, friends of the Dio family, and fans will partake in the global livestream celebration to raise funds and awareness for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. This will include one-of-a-kind performances, birthday messages, and artist interviews celebrating the late singer’s life of heavy metal and philanthropy. Previously announced guests included Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, members of Guns N’ Roses, and many more. In addition to the previously named guests, a plethora of others have also been added to the roster: Sebastian Bach, John Bush (Armored Saint); Mikkey Dee (Scorpio...
Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s Big Red Machine Announce New Album Featuring Taylor Swift, Fleet Foxes, Sharon Van Etten
On first glance, How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last? may look like the hottest indie rock festival of 2010, but it’s actually the stacked new album from Big Red Machine. The supergroup from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Aaron Dessner (The National) will drop their newest studio set on August 27th. It features Taylor Swift, Fleet Foxes, Sharon Van Etten, and more, and as a preview the band is offering the new song “Latter Days” with Anaïs Mitchell. This will be Big Red Machine’s second album following their eponymous debut in 2018. That project leaned heavily on the voice of Vernon, but this time around they’re mixing things up. Dessner handles lead vocals on three tracks, and as new single “Latter Days” demonstrates, they’re also making space for guest vocalists. Mitchell is th...
Beyond the Boys’ Club: Kris Esfandiari of King Woman
Beyond the Boys’ Club is a monthly column from journalist and radio host Anne Erickson, focusing on women in the heavy music genres, as they offer their perspectives on the music industry and discuss their personal experiences. Erickson is also a music artist herself, recently releasing the song “Eternal Way” under the moniker Upon Wings. This month’s piece features an interview with Kris Esfandiari of King Woman. King Woman’s new album, Celestial Blues, delves into heavy themes of suffering, spirituality and, ultimately, triumph. The ethereal doom band, led by Kris Esfandiari, releases its sophomore set July 30th via Relapse Records, following up the 2017 debut, Created in the Image of Suffering. Esfandiari grew up in a cult-like religious environment filled with stories of demons and exo...
VIDEO: Blessing Osaghae – In The Name
Check out this brand-new music and video from Blessing Osaghae – In The Name. UK-based Nigerian gospel singer and Pastor, Blessing Osaghae returns with another inspirational tune titled “In The Name”. This song was birthed right in her kitchen while she and her mum were just discussing about the power and potency available in the name of Jesus. As they naturally took the dialogue deeper into the powerful nature of the name, the words began to transform into lyrics and this tune was produced. She wraps the dialogue into a sound and finalized it with a video. Blessing is passionate about sharing with anyone who cares to listen that God is the ultimate and his name ever so powerful. This tune is coming off her new music project which is an album dubbed “Ignite” Watch and enjoy Blessing Osagha...
11-Year-Old Nandi Bushell Rocks Arctic Monkeys Cover with Matt Helders: Watch
Nandi Bushell is 11 now, and like any self-respecting wunderkind with a massive online following, she’s hosting jam sessions with some of the brightest stars of today. Bushell has shared a new instrumental cover of “I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor” by Arctic Monkeys, and her performance is accompanied by actual Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders. “Matt Helders came to my house for a cup of Tea and a Jam with me,” Bushell wrote on Instagram. “We had the best time! We jammed loads of songs together and had a lot of fun improvising drum beats.” They also played Arctic Monkeys songs, which begs a question: if you play a band’s songs with members of the band, is it still a cover, or is it more of an audition? Asking for Alex Turner. The new performance of “I Bet You Look Good on the Dan...
