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The Avalanches Share MF DOOM Remix of “Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-03T22:32:09+00:00“>June 3, 2021 | 6:32pm ET After releasing their seminal debut album, Since I Left You, two decades ago, The Avalanches became a go-to reference among music nerds and sample aficionados. The Australian electronic duo made a meticulous record that influenced thousands, including music giants like MF DOOM. Now, the late rapper is getting a belated chance to collaborate with them in the form of a “Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life” remix. For his spin on the staple single, MF DOOM turned up the vinyl static and let his iconic freestyle flow do its thing, rapping atop the classic with the mellow flair and witty wordplay he was known for. It’s pretty special to ...
Rise Against to Take Over Consequence’s Instagram
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-03T23:00:46+00:00“>June 3, 2021 | 7:00pm ET Rise Against have one helluva day lined up on Friday, June 4th, and they’re taking over Consequence’s Instagram to chronicle the celebratory events. The day marks the release of the melodic hardcore outfit’s ninth album, Nowhere Generation, which is big enough news in its own right. What’s even cooler is that the band is getting the ultimate honor of having June 4th proclaimed “Rise Against Day” in the city of Chicago by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. To celebrate both occasions, Rise Against are making an in-store appearance at Reckless Records, where frontman Tim McIlrath will perform an acoustic set for 50 lucky fans, and the entire band will...
Trailer for Lil Dicky’s Dave Season 2 Teases Cameos from Doja Cat, Rae Sremmurd, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-04T01:36:03+00:00“>June 3, 2021 | 9:36pm ET Lil Dicky’s character may not have finished an album in the trailer for Season 2 of Dave, but he does meet a wide variety of interesting people, including characters played by Doja Cat, Rae Sremmurd, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and more. The fictionalized version of David “Lil Dicky” Burd ended Season 1 with a record deal, but by Season 2 the record itself is no closer to completion. Despite creating a document called “Song Ideas”, Dave is struggling creatively. As he explains, he’s “got a whole lot of other things going on: socially, professionally, borderline sexually.” Still, being a rapper w...
House Judiciary Committee Probes Spotify’s Discovery Mode for Lowering Artist Royalties
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-04T01:48:59+00:00“>June 3, 2021 | 9:48pm ET Two high-ranking members of the House Judiciary Committee have sent a public letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek probing Spotify’s new Discovery Mode. Launched in November, this pilot program offers artists and labels reduced royalties in exchange for algorithmic preference in Radio and Autoplay formats (via The Hollywood Reporter). House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Chairman Rep. Hank Johnson Jr. (D-GA) addressed Elk on June 2nd. “[Discovery Mode] may set in motion a ‘race to the bottom’ in which artists and labels feel compelled to accept low...
Swizz Beatz Tries To Clean Up Justin Timberlake Verzuz Slander
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: L. Busacca / Getty Swizz Beatz is now walking back some comments he made during his Memorial Day Weekend Verzuz battle with Timbaland this past Sunday (May 30) about Justin Timberlake. During a recap of the show with his battle partner two days later on his Instagram page, Swizz Beatz explained his reasoning. “I don’t got no problem with JT. I don’t got a problem with nobody. We’re just having fun. It’s called ‘Verzuz,’” explained Swizz. During the show on Sunday that featured some classic hits from the two and some rare gems, the super-producer called out the multi-award winning Timberlake with this statement: “He gotta admit that he love the Black culture and he gotta be on this stage. You took from the Black culture, you give to the Black culture. Come...
Legendary Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski To Retire After 2021 Season
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Grant Halverson / Getty One of the greatest minds in college sports is taking a bow. Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced his retirement. As reported by ESPN the longstanding coach for the Duke Blue Devils will hang up his hat after the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season. On Wednesday, June 3 the school confirmed the rumors regarding his pending departure. “My family and I view today as a celebration,” Krzyzewski said in a statement. “Our time at both West Point and Duke has been beyond amazing and we are thankful and honored to have led two college programs at world-class institutions for more than four decades. That, coupled with 11 unforgettable years as the United States National Team coach, has resulted in a remarkable journey.” M...
J. Cole Rolls In A Yellow Cab For The Visuals To “punchin’ . the . clock”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 J. Cole may be from North Carolina, but the man loves shooting his videos in New York City. After releasing Big Apple based visuals for “a m a r i,” and “applying . pressure,” the man who apparently also has a thing for lowercase letters once again uses the city that never sleeps as a backdrop for his latest clip to “punchin’ . the . clock.” Hanging out of the window of a yellow cab for while he spits his verse, J. Cole continues to keep his fashion style as gritty as his rap steez as he remains one of the few multi-millionaire artists in the game that refrains from splurging on diamonds and jewelry. Props. He’s reluctance to rock ice is probably explained in the cut when Cole spits, “The sh*t pop off, I learned to duck u...
One Dance: Drake and Cannabis Company Sever Business Ties
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty It seems that not every project Drake touches turns to gold. It has been announced he and the Canopy Growth Corporation have parted ways. As reported by HipHopDX the Toronto, Ontario, Canada native is no longer in business with CGC. For those who need their memories jogged back in November 2019 Drizzy announced a new partnership in the name of the More Life Growth Company. The venture was billed as it being “centered around wellness, discovery, and overall personal growth with the hope of facilitating connections and shared experiences across the globe.” According to a recent feature in Bloomberg Canopy has confirmed they are no longer in business with the “God’s Plan” MC. “We have indeed divested from More Life and the f...
Chicago Councilman Proposes 24-Hour House Music Clubs
Chicago is known around the world as the birthplace of house music. Despite that fact, however, the city apparently does not have any late-night clubs. City Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa recognizes that problem, and is seeking to change it. “House music was born in Chicago,” he tweeted on May 31st. “I’ve met many tourists who are shocked to learn Chicago has no late-night House music clubs. We should consider allowing two 24-hour nightclubs (one downtown/northside, one southside) to tap into the international market for Chicago House music.” While the idea of two nonstop house music clubs will undoubtedly be appealing to any clubber, Ramirez-Rosa also highlights the impact such venues would have on Chicago’s tourism sector and the revenue that could be ge...
Getter Announces 2021 North American Tour
Fresh off the release of his scintillating Some Creatures EP, Getter will soon hit the road on an eponymous tour. The hip-hop and bass music production virtuoso today announced his “Some Creatures” tour, which will kick off this fall on September 10th at to-be-announced location. Surefire highlights include a performance at Las Vegas’ trippy, immersive nightlife destination Area 15 on Saturday, September 11th and a set at famed Downtown Los Angeles club Exchange two months later on November 11th. Getter will then hit a slew of major cities such as New Orleans, Salt Lake City, and Philadelphia before tying a bow on the tour at Orlando’s Gilt Nightclub on December 18th. Tickets will be available this Friday, June 4th via Getter’s website...
Kaskade to Headline First Dance Music Event in SoFi Stadium’s History
Editor’s Note: This article, which was originally published prior to the SoFi show’s announcement, has been updated to reflect its details following the issue of a press release by Insomniac Events. After teasing a “massive, massive announcement” on social media, Kaskade has shared the news of an upcoming show at SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The Grammy-nominated electronic music vet will kick off SoFi’s summer concert season on Saturday, July 17th for the first dance music event in the stadium’s history. A press release issued to announce the event promises an “immersive audiovisual experience” in what is the largest LA solo headlining show of Kaskade’s career. Considering th...
Yeehaw! Ford Opens Registration for Bronco Off-Roadeo Driving School
The Bronco Off-Roadeo, an off-road school and wholescale Ford Bronco brand experience, has been calling out to current owners and order-holders of the Bronco and Bronco Sport for some time now. After awaiting specifics on the special experience, we’re finally getting some concrete details: Registration is now open for the Horseshoe Bay, Texas location (near Austin), and an opening date has been set for June 28, 2021. See all 17 photos The purpose of the Bronco Off-Roadeo is to help familiarize owners with the off-road technology, capabilities, and functions of their Bronco or Bronco Sport. More than a mere educational seminar, the program provides ample behind-the-wheel practice and plenty of skill-building time navigating the steep hills, challenging ledges, and trails of central Te...
