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Puscifer Share Trippy “Bullet Train to Iowa” Mini Film as Prologue for Upcoming Livestream: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T18:15:25+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 2:15pm ET Puscifer are setting the scene for their upcoming livestream performance of 2015’s Money $hot. The band has now shared a psychedelic mini film for the Existential Reckoning track “Bullet Train to Iowa”, which serves a segue between their previous Arizona desert virtual show and the upcoming stream on April 17th. The trippy, partially animated clip is the next chapter in the saga of the bizarre desert-dwelling Billy D — the protagonist of Puscifer’s loosely connected livestream narrative. Longtime Puscifer fans will recognize the work of Meats Meier, who previously created videos for Puscifer’s “Queen B”, “Dozo”, and “Apocalyptica...
Helen Meju – Thank You (Music + Video)
Check out this brand-new song coming from Helen Meju – Thank You (Music + Video). Gospel songstress, Helen Meju unveils this brand-new tune and visual of a thanksgiving song she simply tags “Thank You”. The US-based Nigerian gospel artist drops off this medium-tempo beat thanksgiving song to appreciate God for all He is done in our lives and all that He is doing. More importantly, she blesses God for his faithfulness through the seasons and phases of our lives. Even when we derailed from the pathway he instructed us to follow, He never slayed us but continued to forgive and hold on to His side of the covenant entered with us. Helen Meju loves the groovy kind of gospel music but this is actually a watered-down version of her usual style that you’ll love. It’s a song produced by Jaynunny and...
Barenaked Ladies Share Origins of First Single in Four Years “Flip”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T12:00:23+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 8:00am ET With our new music feature Origins, artists are given the chance to provide intimate insights into what inspired their latest single. Today, Barenaked Ladies do a “Flip” for their first new music in four years. Canadian favorites Barenaked Ladies have announced their impending return with their first new album in four years, Detour de Force. Arriving this summer, the 14-track effort is the result of both pre- and post-lockdown recording sessions, with the gestation period in between having a major impact on the music’s direction. BNL began the journey to Detour de Force at vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson’s lake cabin outside of T...
Falz – Squander (Remix) ft Niniola, Kamo Mphela, Mpura, Sayfar
Don’t miss this brand-new song coming from Falz – Squander (Remix) ft Niniola, Kamo Mphela, Mpura, Sayfar. Falz the Bahd Guy returns with “Squander” remix featuring Niniola again and tagging along South African acts like Kamo Mphela, Mpura and Sayfar. Falz went massive on this tune which was quite the hit when it came out but a remix seals the deal for a very impressive work alongside a league of Amapiano stars. This remake is produced by Yung-wills and is already approaching the one million views benchmark on YouTube with its original version “Squander”ft Niniola It’s the A-game for Falz on this one as he unveils another unique angle to his artistry this season when the music vibes are hot on all the landscapes in Nigeria. Listen and enjoy Falz – Squander (Remix) ft Niniola, Kamo Mphela, ...
MC Galaxy dumps music for food business
Former singer, Innocent Udeme Udofot, more popularly known as MC Galaxy is living his dreams. After years of churning out hit singles the ‘Sekem’ dance originator seems to have dumped music for good, having not released any song for a while now. Instead he has concentrated on fulfilling his dream of owning an indigenous eatery with specialty in local cuisines. In 2019, the Uyo born artist gave his fans a sneak peek of what he has been up to since he disappeared from the music scene. Located in the highbrow area of Lekki Phase One, the restaurant has since welcomed some of his celebrity friends who support his new hustle. Not resting on his oars with his restaurant business, newsmen reliably gathered that he also has his eyes in the real estate business too which he is planning to launch af...
Kid Cudi Wears Dress on SNL in Tribute to Kurt Cobain: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-11T14:23:47+00:00“>April 11, 2021 | 10:23am ET Kid Cudi appeared as the musical on Saturday Night Live last night, where he performed a pair of songs from his 2020 album Man on the Moon III: The Chosen. Cudi’s late-night spins on “Tequila Shots” and “Sad People” will be remembered as much for the rapper’s wardrobe than the performances themselves — through both were impressive in their own right. For “Tequila Shots”, Cudi wore a T-shirt donning the image of former SNL cast member Chris Farley, while “Sad People” saw him wear a floral dress akin to the cardigan Kurt Cobain famously wore. Replay both performances below. Cudi has long expressed his admiration of Cobai...
Busta Rhymes to Release 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of The Coming
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-11T14:56:35+00:00“>April 11, 2021 | 10:56am ET Oh, it’s a party. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Busta Rhymes is releasing a special deluxe edition of his 1996 album The Coming, featuring remastered audio, instrumental tracks, and loads of hard-to-find remixes. The digital-only release is out April 16th via Rhino, and it’s pretty much the most elaborate version of the rapper’s debut that one could possibly imagine. The 36-song tracklist includes newly remastered versions of the original 12 tracks, previously-unreleased instrumental versions of each song, and nearly a dozen remixes of its singles “Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check” and “It’s a Party”. In fact, there are actua...
Robert Fripp and Toyah Deliver Arresting Performance of Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law”: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-11T15:06:11+00:00“>April 11, 2021 | 11:06am ET Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox are “Breaking the Law” in their latest “Sunday Lunch” quarantine performance, taking on the Judas Priest classic. Once again, they are joined by a mysterious guitarist, and this time Fripp even gets in on the vocals. Looking like a seductive police officer, Toyah sports a badge, handcuffs, sunglasses, a billy club, and a police cap as she sings the iconic metal tune. King Crimson founder Fripp, who usually just sticks to the guitar for these “Sunday Lunch” covers, chimes in with the “Breaking the law, Breaking the law” chorus, as Toyah handles the verses. As has been the case in recent “Sunday Lunc...
Too Soon Gone: How the Life and Music of DMX Tell a Tragically Familiar Story for Black Men
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-11T15:15:47+00:00“>April 11, 2021 | 11:15am ET “I want Black men to grow old.” While scaling out to the larger population, away from the complexities of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons’ untimely death, television writer Camilla Blackett simultaneously managed to home in on a core understanding. For Blackett and many others, the premature loss of Simmons labors as a frightening reminder that we, Black men, do not grow old, at least not nearly enough of us. Chadwick Boseman, Charlie Murphy, Bernie Mac, Nipsey Hussle, Prince, Heavy D, George Floyd, Gerald LeVert, Tupac Shakur, Notorious BIG, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), J Dilla, Bernard Tyson, Fred the Godson. MF DOOM. These are an exceedingly...
Song of the Week: Tkay Maidza’s “Syrup” Longs for Hot and Sticky Summer Nights to Come
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-10T20:55:49+00:00“>April 10, 2021 | 4:55pm ET Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, rapper Tkay Maidza reminds us of the fun times just around the corner. The rise of streaming has meant many things for the world of music over the past decade: the slow pull away from the power of radio and CD sales, increased accessibility to new artists, and constant questions around payment structures in this model, for starters. It also means that music is an abundance of...
Concert Review: Philip Anselmo Celebrates Pantera Classics and Deep Cuts with Livestream Show
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-10T16:53:18+00:00“>April 10, 2021 | 12:53pm ET Setting the Stage: Before worldwide touring was shut down due to the pandemic, Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals provided hard-hitting support on Slayer’s farewell tour in late 2019 by offering up a set full of Pantera classics. But for obvious reasons, the band was unable to build upon the buzz in 2020. So, how about a streamed concert performance dubbed “A Vulgar Display of Pantera Live”? Sadly, the idea of a Pantera reunion is no longer feasible following the tragic deaths of legendary brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul. The band’s iconic singer, Philip Anselmo, has opted to keep the band’s spirit and music alive with these...
J Balvin and Khalid Join Forces for New Song “Otra Noche Sin Ti”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T14:36:46+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 10:36am ET J Balvin and Khalid have teamed up for a new song called “Otra Noche Sin Ti”. The reggaetón superstar is in the midst of rolling out an as-yet-untitled new album, and this collaboration with the American singer-songwriter is the third preview from it. Compared to February’s “Ma’ G” and last month’s “Tu Veneno”, “Otra Noche Sin Ti” — which translates to “another night without you” in English — is a pained ballad that blends elements of R&B and soul into Balvin’s style of reggaetón. Balvin delivers his verse in Spanish while Khalid uses his silky croon to sing in English about loneliness and desperation. Check out the well-done duet...
