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SummaryFor their first collab track, current tourmates Samara Cyn and Smino have dropped off the bouncy "brand new teeth."Cyn's new project, Backroads, drops on June 20.In the middle of their Kountry Kousins tour, Samara Cyn and Smino have shared their first-ever collaborative offering dubbed "brand new teeth."Catalyzed from "organic interaction" and "mutual adoration,"  the emil and D’Mile-produced song sees the duo debut effortless creative chemistry. Alongside the new single comes news of Cyn's next longform release as well; her highly anticipated new Backroads EP is officially confirmed to drop on June 20."You could say 'brand new teeth' is about pressure. Delusional pressure. Of the world, society, the way things are vs the way we may like them to be," Cyn elaborated in a press statem...

Requiem marks a profound new chapter for Casey Luong, better known as Keshi. After the worldwide success of his 2022 debut album Gabriel, the artist opted to deliver a more introspective and experimental journey, delving into the nuances of vocal tones, lyricism and the raw artistry of performance.In a recent conversation with HBX as part of his merch launch, Keshi shared that he's adopting a new mindset towards his craft. "I'm starting to treat my body as a medium to create art, and seeing it that way, I think, is a lot healthier," he explained. This new approach allows the art to sometimes precede his own evolving tastes, acknowledging that appreciation for a creation might come with time. For him, Requiem is more than just an emotional reflection — it's a documentary of his creative evo...

SummaryThe Juice WRLD remix of XXXTentacion's "whoa (mind in awe)" is here.Marking the duo's first-ever collaborative endeavor, the track also comes with a Jamaica-shot music video.After revealing the news of the remix just last week, the respective estates of XXXTentacion and Juice WRLD have revealed the musicians' dual-minded edition of X's "whoa (mind in awe)."The duo's only official collaborative track, "whoa (mind in awe)," the Juice WRLD remix has been an offering eyed by fans ever since its initial clips surfaced online. Now, almost seven years after the original track's release in 2018, the only-ever X x Juice link-up has landed on all major streaming services.The track also arrives alongside its official music video, filmed on-site in Jamaica, spotlighting both artists’ familial r...

SummaryTaylor Swift has officially reacquired the master recordings for her first six studio albumsShe bought the masters from Shamrock Capital, the firm that purchased them from Scooter Braun in 2020, with the financial terms undisclosedTaylor Swift has regained control over her entire music catalogIn a monumental victory for artist autonomy, Taylor Swift has officially announced that she has bought back the rights to her first six studio albums' master recordings. This highly anticipated news marks the culmination of a years-long, very public battle to regain ownership of her early catalog. With this new landmark deal, Swift now owns her entire body of work.Swift acquired the masters from Shamrock Capital, the private equity firm that purchased them from Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings i...