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First Stream Latin: New Music From Marca MP, Paloma Mami, Alex Cuba & More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Marca MP, Despegando el Vuelo, Vol. 2 (Marca MP) After surviving a traffic accident that left him with a “shattered femur and no recollection whatsoever of the crash,” singer Pedro Vargas focused on evolving as a composer. “The recovery was lengthy, but I took advantage of the downtime to write a bunch of new tunes and in the process grow as a songwriter,” he said in an official statement. The result is Marca MP’s five-song EP dubbed Despegando el Vuelo, Vol. 2. Penned by Vargas, DEV flaunts the Regional Mexican group’s musical proposal: spirited corridos (“Acá en Guanajuato”) and romantic ballads (“Ya Acabo”) with a fr...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Dawn Richard, Kaytranada, Purple Disco Machine & More
The ever-evolving Dawn Richard announced a new album, Second Line, is headed our way this spring, and with lead single “Bussifame,” she didn’t just give us a first taste — she served up a whole damn buffet. “She better do it luxe, you getting the heat,” begins Richard as she goes on a hip-house tear, riding the rhythm with ease while remaining sharp in her delivery. She’s cocky and she’s earned it: In case you haven’t noticed, “I been giving you hits,” she declares. “I second line on you h-es, making new ways/ That’s what we do babe, we do it our way.” “Bussifame” is about letting your body follow the groove, but it’s a catchy confidence booster as well if you need it. In a press release, Richard herself calls Second Line a “movement to bring pioneering Black women in electronic...
Shawn Gee Partners With Twitch to Launch BlackStream Live
The goal of BlackStream is to “unite some of the most influential, impactful, and inspiring voices of today to craft provocative and entertaining content as projected through the lens of the modern Black experience, yet meaningful to multiple generations,” a statement announcing BlackStream reads. Through strategic alliances with tastemakers and programmers, Twitch has made significant investments in the music space. In August, the Amazon-owned company announced a partnership with the Rolling Loud festival for live hip-hop events on the platform and a month later Twitch announced a partnership with Relix magazine and its owner Peter Shapiro from (who also owns Brooklyn Bowl, Capitol Theatre and Lock’N fest) to launch a channel focused on jam bands. Twitch also has streami...
Justine Skye Joined by Bella Hadid, Lil Yachty & Timbaland in ‘Intruded’ Video
All eyes and cameras are on Justine Skye in a music video for “Intruded,” her new Timbaland-produced single released Friday (Feb. 19). The mega-producer stars in the visual alongside Bella Hadid and Lil Yachty, who all try catching Skye’s attention from the confines of her security-camera footage and video calls, but to no avail. The 25-year-old R&B singer is too busy hitting all her angles while spinning around on a 360 platform in the six-minute Nina Holmgren-directed visual. “Intruded” spotlights a love that knows no escape because of how hard Skye is willing to keep it around. “Falling in love can make you feel kind of crazy,” she said in a statement. “When I wrote ‘Intruded,’ I wrote from a place of being comple...
LeBron James & Kevin Durant Named NBA All-Star Game Captains, Damian Lillard & Donovan Mitchell Snubbed As Starters
Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty The 2021 NBA-All-Star Game starters have been announced, LeBron James and Kevin Durant will be the captains. Thursday night (Feb.18), the NBA revealed which superstars will start next month’s All-Star Game going down in Atlanta. Kicking things off, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant, who led in fan votes in their respective conferences, will have the job of choosing their team from the other remaining stars as captains. LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the 2021 #NBAAllStar Game captains 🙌@KingJames 🤝 @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/0Vs0YCa3P1 — ESPN (@espn) February 19, 2021 Joining Bron from the Western Conference in the frontcourt are Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Los Angeles Clippers Kawhi Leonard, Dallas Mavericks...
Dee Brown’s Famed Reebok Pump Omni Zone II To Return
Source: Reebok / Reebok As the sale of Reebok remains up in the air, the OG sneaker brand will continue with business as usual and churn out sneakers that older heads can appreciate. Source: Reebok / Reebok After dropping a Ghostbusters themed collection and Cardi B collaboration, Reebok is taking it back to 1991 and pays homage to Slam Dunk champion, Dee Brown. On March 5th, Reebok will be re-releasing their classic Pump Omni Zone II’s that Brown pumped up on the sideline before rocking his no-look jam that made him the ’91 Slam Dunk champion. The black-and-white leather and mesh silhouette will be coming back for the 2020 and will of course feature the iconic half-basketball pump button on the tongue. A treasure to have for teens in the 90’s, the Reebok pump was the top tier sneaker to h...
#BRUHNews: HoneyKomb Brazy’s Grandparents Killed In House Fire, Might Be Homicide
Source: @HoneyKomb_Brazy / Instagram Just when you think Rap can’t get more out of control we are unfortunately proven wrong. One rapper has lost family members due to his reported street ties. HoneyKomb Brazy has suffered a major loss in his life and the story is just out of this world. According to reports his grandparents allegedly were victims of barbaric street warfare. On Wednesday, February 17 Tony Lewis and Leila Lewis perished in a house fire at their home on Dr. Thomas Avenue in Mobile, Alabama. According to Fox 10 firefighters arrived at a scene but were unsuccessful in trying to rescue them and found their remains after they were able to put out the blaze. An unidentified witness close to the scene claims they heard gunshots prior to the fire. They shared their story with ...
Feed Me Teases New Album
Renowned electronic music artist Feed Me has teased a brand new album. Taking to social media, the famed British beatsmith and “One Click Headshot” producer said he’s currently putting the pieces together for a multifaceted album release. “I’ve been working on a ton of artwork, some physical items, originals and digital originals, while I wait for my album to come out,” he tweeted yesterday, February 18th. When a fan asked about the timing of the album’s release, Feed Me responded and said the record is finished except for one track, which needs a vocal that he’s still waiting for. “I want to do a couple of physical formats so once they have the masters I can give a date,” he wrote. Something to note here is Feed Me’s al...
Rare Footage of Deftones Performing on Public-Access TV in 1992 Surfaces Online: Watch
Rare footage of Deftones performing the song “Answers” on TV in 1992 has surfaced on YouTube via a fan channel dedicated to live clips of the band. Sourced from a professionally filmed broadcast on the Sacto Active Rock community-access TV show, the clip captures Deftones during their formative years. The band even had a different lineup, with drummer John Taylor behind the drum kit in place of Abe Cunningham, who left the group in 1990 prior to rejoining in 1993. For Deftones fans, it’s an invaluable glimpse into the pre-Adrenaline era. Chino Moreno had yet to grow his goatee; the late Chi Cheng didn’t have his signature dreadlocks; and guitarist Stephen Carpenter went wild on the soloing — not a style he’s known for. The song performed on the broadcast, “Answers”, has a more dub/reggae s...
Lizzo Protégé Dizzy Fae Shares New Song “360 Baby”: Stream
Today, 22-year-old Lizzo protégé Dizzy Fae dropped her latest single, “360 Baby”. With a bouncy, electronic beat, the Stelio-produced song is ready for post-covid dance parties. The Minneapolis singer says the “sex-pop” track draws inspiration from Missy Elliott and Peaches. In the song’s lyrics, Dizzy unabashedly brags about her sexual presence. With a confident delivery, she sings, “I can make your butt cum and tell me I’m relevant / I can make your future always look at my presence / You don’t have to call me daddy to know I’m the eldest / And I’m a grown bitch so I might let you lick up on my anus.” “‘360 Baby’ is about visualizing what you want and then going out and getting it,” Dizzy said, via a press release. “Manifestation plus persistence, simple as that!” Several years ago,...
What’s Streaming on Hulu in March 2021
Busy times for Hulu in March. On the features front, Frank Grillo will try to escape a time loop in Boss Level, Eva Green will train for space in Proxima, Soleil Moon Frye captures her Hollywood youth in kid 90, and Devon Sawa learns the consequences of living off the grid in Hunter Hunter. Meanwhile, National Geographic will explore the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha: Complete Season 3, the second season of FX’s Breeders begins, and Justin Roiland’s Solar Opposites returns for seconds. The back catalogue additions aren’t too shabby, either. Martin Scorsese’s Shine a Light is refreshing for these pandemic times, Wes Anderson’s Rushmore is always worth a 45th rewatch, and who doesn’t love a good horror like The Social Network. Check out the full list below, which also ...
Off-Road Subaru Outback, Forester “Wilderness” Models Closer to Reality
Well, Subaru fans—it looks like it just might be official. After years of Subaru owners modifying their crossovers for moderate off-roading and overlanding duties with accessory racks and aggressive tires, a set of trademarks filed by the automaker in Canada all but confirms a set of off-road and lifestyle-themed Wilderness trims are coming. These special Subies should bring increased off-road capability (and the appearance thereof) to Subaru’s range of popular crossovers straight from the showroom floor, including the Outback, Forester, and maybe even the Crosstrek. Exciting stuff, but this isn’t hitting us out of left field; spy photographers have spotted jacked-up, high-riding camouflaged Outback and Forester test vehicles over the past few months, and the “Wilder...
