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Dillon Francis Announces New Drum & Bass Mix Series, “id{nb}gafos”
Dillon Francis, who was without a doubt one of the MVPs of the COVID-19 quarantine age with his consistent livestreams, is breathing new life into one of his most popular performances of the lockdown period. In July 2020, fellow moombahton and bass music titan Party Favor hosted a virtual music festival called “The Isolation Stream,” where he tapped Francis for a performance alongside A-Trak and SOFI TUKKER, among others. Francis went on to drop a riveting drum & bass set, chock full of anthems by Camo & Krooked, Mat Zo, and many more. He eventually uploaded the performance to YouTube, but found his fans clamoring for additional ways to listen. Francis has now answered those calls by announcing a new drum & bass mix series called “id{nb}gaf...
From Rihanna Cover to Matching Tattoos? Get a Sneak Peek of ‘American Idol’ Duet
American Idol contestants DeShawn Goncalves and Madison Watkins believe they’re the “perfect” pair during Hollywood Week. On Monday night’s (March 22) episode, the two singers discuss their budding friendship and blended personalities on camera ahead of their performance of Rihanna‘s 2012 hit “Stay,” featuring Mikky Ekko. And you can watch it all below before the new episode airs. “We’ve been having so much fun together, like this is my new best friend,” Watkins says over their goofy dance and rehearsal clips, where she shows off her “crazy” personality by throwing some Southern twang into “Stay” and throwing Goncalves off with her request to get matching tattoos. “Her persona...
Dolly Parton’s 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala to Air on Netflix
“I am so happy that Netflix is going to be showing the MusiCares tribute to me,” Parton said in a statement. “MusiCares has done so much for the people in this industry and continues to be a beacon of light for those in need. I am so proud and impressed with all of the great artists. It was such a joy and a humbling experience to be able to sit and watch all of the great artists singing songs that I had written or had been a part of. I am so thankful to the Grammys and the people that worked so hard to put this together, and I hope that you enjoy watching it as much as I did.” Parton was the first country star to be named Person of the Year. She was the seventh female solo artist from any genre to receive the accolade, following Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, ...
Karol G Reveals Nathy Peluso, Camilo, Ludacris & More Collabs on ‘KG0516′ Track List
Less than a week after revealing her new album’s name and cover art, Karol G unveiled the official track list for KG056 on Monday (March 22). For her upcoming album, dropping Friday, the Colombian artist reeled in a wave of newcomer artists as well as renowned veterans, including Ozuna (“Odisea”), Camilo (“Contigo voy a muerte”), Nathy Peluso (“Gato Malo”), Mariah Angeliq (“El Makinon”), Ludacris (“Beautiful Boy”) and “Leyendas” with Wisin y Yandel, Ivy Queen and Nicky Jam, to name a few. The set is also home to her four already-released singles “Tusa,” featuring Nicki Minaj, “Ay Dios Mio,” “Bichota,” and her Anuel AA and J Balvin-assisted “Location,” which debuted at No. 6 on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated Feb. 27. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates O...
Slowdive and Flaming Lips Members Form Beachy Head, Announce Debut Album
Rachel Goswell (photo by Autumn Andel) and Christian Savill (photo by Debi Del Grande) Members of Slowdive, The Flaming Lips, The Soft Cavalry, and Casket Girls have formed a new supergroup named Beachy Head. The quintet will release their self-titled debut album on April 30th via member Ryan Graveface’s Graveface Records. As shared on Bandcamp, Slowdive’s Christian Savill started writing and recording demo songs back in 2019 before sending out the musical sketches to Graveface (Dreamend / The Casket Girls) and The Soft Cavalry’s Steve Clarke. Graveface and Savill then recorded the barebones structure of the tracks in Savannah, just two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. After Flaming Lips drummer Matt Duckworth added his contributions, Clarke was able to add harmonies and other ...
Legendary Amoeba Music Hollywood to Reopen on April 1
Last year, the Hollywood outpost of Amoeba Music announced that it was in the process of moving, which came with a Tyler, the Creator-hosted video showcasing the legendary record store’s new venue. Then COVID hit and Amoeba was forced to shutter its existing location on the Sunset Strip and fully begin the move. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> Now, it’s finally back. On April 1, Amoeba Hollywood will return to 6200 Hollywood Blvd. and not a moment too soon. “We...
John Prine’s Newport Folk Festival Set With Margo Price, Roger Waters, Jim James, Justin Vernon and More Coming to Vinyl
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since legendary singer-songwriter John Prine died from COVID complications. But the singer-songwriter continues to get the accolades he deserves, not only by winning two Grammys last week, but also having one of his most memorable shows set to be released. Prine’s set at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival was easily one of the highlights of the weekend. Justin Vernon, Jim James, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Lucius, and ex-Pink Floyd member Roger Waters all joined the singer-songwriter on stage that weekend. Now, you can get it on vinyl. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″...
Rumors of Quavo Repossessing Saweetie’s Bentley Are False
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty Days after Saweetie revealed that she and Quavo had officially split due to his alleged infidelity, rumors had begun spreading that Quavo went there and repossessed that spiffy Bentley he had gifted his ex during better days. Turns out that Quavo’s rumored pettiness is actually false as once again an internet rumor has run wild without any shred of evidence. Sources tell TMZ that rumors of Quavo having the repo man creep in the wee hours of the morning to spitefully take back the luxury automobile are completely false and the 6 figure whip is still safe and sound in Saweetie’s garage. Supposedly, he leased it and never put it in Saweetie’s name — and a deal he struck with the dealership allowed him to end the contract early … which he’s alleg...
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The Ghost Brothers Link Up With Jack Osborne on ‘Fright Club’ [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: discovery+ / Discovery+ Last week we reported that Discover+ was debuting a new ghost hunting reality TV series featuring a hilarious all-Black team dubbed The Ghost Brothers, and already the ghost bustin’ trio have teamed up with Jack Osborne to appear on his own spooky show, Fright Club. Source: discovery+ / Discovery+ In this exclusive clip we find the GB team of Dalen Spratt, Marcus Harvey and Juwan Mass kicking it with Ozzy Osborne’s son and watching a video of what seems to be a supernatural apparition outside the house of one of their man’s and ’em. Though it’s not visible what exactly was caught on camera in the mans backyard, the team speculates it could be a giraffe or a horse, or a giraffe riding a horse because anything is ...
REAL Sneakerheads Share Their Thoughts On The Rigged SNKRS Game & Bot Use, Offers Some Solutions
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We all know the sneaker game is absolutely rigged, but a new story from the Los Angeles Times put a big spotlight on just how much of a jig it is. Every weekend on Twitter, you can expect to see people complaining about a sneaker drop, whether it be a pair of Jordans or Dunks on the SNKRS app or YEEZY’s via YEEZY Supply or adidas CONFIRMED app. Many sneaker aficionados have been screaming for years that there is something fishy is going on when purchasing a pair of sneakers on these apps. Recent fallout following a former Nike executive and her reseller son, Joe Herbert, has seemingly confirmed what sneakerheads have been saying all along after being exposed following a Bloomberg piece that spoke about the booming sneaker...
Earth, Wind & Fire & The Isley Brothers Next Up In VERZUZ
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Getty / Getty VERZUZ came about during the heights of the pandemic and gave fans around the world an escape from the doldrums via their friendly competition battle slash celebration. With the world easing back to normal, the platform is still quite strong and has announced legendary bands Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Isley Brothers are next to square off. This past Saturday (March 20), fans of the Wu-Tang Clan got a treat for the ages after seeing close allies Raekwon and Ghostface Killah go head to head. With both men already over the age of 50, their energy and a long list of classic tracks between them transported them back to the days of their youth but in the best ways possible. At the conclusion of the Chef vs. Toney Starks, the VERZUZ social med...
Cosmic Gate Release New Single, Announce New Album, “Mosaiik”
Revered as leaders in the trance music scene for over two decades, German trance duoCosmic Gate have seamlessly adapted to the evolving landscape of the genre. From the defining pulsating beats of 90s hard trance to the more subdued progressive tones of the mid-2000s, Nic Chagall and Bossi emerged out of each era with hit after hit. Now a Grammy-nominated act, the pair have premiered their latest single, “Blame,” the lead cut off their upcoming album Mosaiik. With vocals and lyrics by Diana Miro, “Blame” shifts the trance heavy production the boys are known for, opting for a deep, progressive tone. The reflective track carries out signature Cosmic Gate sound design, like powerful synths and pounding sub bass, building on the duo’s previous releases. Miro’...
