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Hip-Hop Wired’s Election Victory Playlist Is The Soundtrack We Need
Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / Getty Well, folks, it took us long enough but former Vice President Joe Biden is now the President-elect, with Sen. Kamala Harris becoming the first Black and woman Vice President-elect. In our collective wait, we comprised a playlist to go on shuffle at your victory party kickback or gatherings, with the proper social distancing of course. Instead of droning on about the significance of the songs below, we’ll let you, the savvy reader and listener, determine our angles. Some song choices will be obvious due to the nature of events and the fact Ol’ Boy ain’t gonna leave that post without a fight. That said, we’re in a good mood and so are millions of others, so hit the playlist below, press play, and let out that tension with some dance moves. America, I’m honored t...
Shakira, Becky G & More Latin Artists React to Joe Biden Winning the Presidency
Joe Biden was officially announced the president-elect of the United States Saturday (Nov. 7) after winning Pennsylvania, putting him just over the 270 electoral votes he needed to win the presidency. Biden defeats incumbent Donald Trump in this historical election and, with this victory, Sen. Kamala Harris becomes the first women to be elected as vice president. Latin artists including Shakira, Becky G and Prince Royce took to social media to reflect and celebrate. Shakira, who had urged her fans to get out the vote, posted, “Celebrating with my children this new phase of unity and healing that begins now with Biden as new president elect.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with g...
‘Nothing But Love’: Halsey, Troye Sivan & More Celebrate Joe Biden Winning Presidency
After a long week of waiting, many in the LGBTQ+ community are celebrating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ big win on Saturday (Nov. 7). “There’s more work than ever to be done, but a moment of pause and relief is warranted here for so many Americans who deserve it after so much fear,” Halsey wrote on Twitter. “It’s nice to see a celebration after all these years.” Lady Gaga also tweeted, “@JoeBiden @KamalaHarris and the American people, you just gave the world one of the greatest acts of kindness and bravery humanity has ever seen. Red heart Raising handsRaising hands nothing but love for our new Commander in Chief and the 1ST female VP elected to the White House. Also, way to go PA.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating s...
Demi Lovato Shares Unifying Message After Biden-Harris Victory: ‘Today We Will Celebrate Each Other’
In recent weeks, Lovato strongly encouraged her fanbase to vote in the presidential election by sharing a selfie of herself at a voting poll in Los Angeles. “I vote because I love my country,” wrote the singer, who unleashed the politically-driven song “Commander in Chief” in October. “From my friends and family members who live here, to my neighbors and millions of people I don’t know, I love the citizens here. This year I’ve been so stressed and anxious from politics alone.” Following news of Biden’s victory, Lovato again took to social media to “celebrate the millions of Americans who overcame barriers to the ballot box, mobilized their communities & voted in record breaking numbers.” She added, “Today isn’t about cele...
Beyonce Shares Throwback Photos of Biden and Harris to Celebrate Historic Election Results
Beyonce shared a third picture of modern-day Biden and Harris excitedly clenching hands in front of a large American flag at what appears to be a campaign rally. “Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden & Vice President-elect Kamala Harris,” reads a message below the pic. Earlier in the week, the 39-year-old superstar singer proudly displayed her “I Voted” sticker and “Biden Harris” face mask to show which 2020 ticket was getting her stamp of approval. “Come thru, Texas! #VOTE,” Beyonce captioned the black-and-white Instagram boomerang. See more artist reactions to the historic White House win here. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with...
Tom Morello and Rage Against the Machine Mock Trump Supporters Dancing to ‘Killing in the Name’
The election was officially called this morning, and Joe Biden is the President-Elect of the United States, thanks to Pennsylvania turning blue. But before the announcement, Trump supporters in Philadelphia protested for the state to stop counting ballots, claiming fraudulent mail-in votes. There, of course, has been no evidence of voter fraud, but Trumpers don’t care about reality. Just like these two, who were caught on video dancing to Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” — a song that scorns white supremacy in the police system. The band pointed out the irony in a tweet. “They just don’t GET IT do they?” they wrote, retweeting the video. Tom Morello also shared the video, writing “Not exactly what we had in mind” These must be the same people who earlier this year slammed M...
Damon Albarn Suggests Gorillaz are Working on New Music With Paul McCartney of The Beatles
Gorillaz just released their collaboration-heavy long form project Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez late last month, but in a recent podcast interview, co-founder Damon Albarn suggested there’s even more new content from the group waiting in the wings. During an appearance on KINK, Albarn suggested the animated band behind hits “Feel Good Inc.” and “Clint Eastwood” has a recording with The Beatles‘ Paul McCartney that could see its way onto a future Gorillaz record. “I have a recording of Paul and myself that I could use for a Gorillaz track,” Albarn said. “It could easily fit on a Gorillaz album.” Albarn hinted it’s perhaps too early to say the group has a track with the legendary Beatle, imp...
Musicians React to Biden/Harris Win: ‘Now the Real Work Begins’
On Nov. 7, 2020 — four days after Election Day — Joe Biden was announced President-Elect of the United States, while Kamala Harris made history as not only the first woman, but also the first person of color, to be Vice President. The election was tighter than many thought it would be. Add that to a long, arduous campaign trail, and even longer, more painful four years, and Americans weren’t just excited to celebrate the 46th president — they were downright emotional. Lizzo shared a tearful message on Instagram. “Let’s get to work, America,” she captioned the post. “It’s time to hold the people in charge accountable. It’s time for them to listen. And it’s time for actual change in our policies and practices.” “Not a crier but I lowkey shed a tear, we won’t let hate win!” Alicia Keys tweete...
2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Costs More Than Honda, Toyota Competition
At $24,595, the entry-level 2021 Hyundai Sonata undercuts the price of the base 2021 Honda Accord and 2021 Toyota Camry by $1,130 and $1,370, respectively. Logically, the racy Sonata N Line ought to maintain a similar price advantage to the similarly sporty Accord Sport 2.0T and Camry TRD. Except logic seemingly falls short here, as the Hyundai’s $34,195 price makes it $1,330 and $1,015 more expensive than its Honda and Toyota counterparts. That’s right, the Sonata N Line is a Hyundai that fails to undercut key rivals’ base prices. See all 23 photos Still, this doesn’t make the Sonata N Line a bad value. With its 290-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the Sonata N Line manages to better the output of the Accord Sport 2.0T’s turbocharged 2.0-liter ...
Ford Mustang GT500 Predator Crate Motor: Turn Everything Into Prey
The Mustang GT500 rewrites rulebook regarding expectations for Ford’s pony car. Not only is it the most powerful production Mustang ever, it also has a snappy dual-clutch gearbox, can be had with carbon-fiber wheels, offers some of the most friendly and capable handling on the market today, and runs the 1/4 mile in 11.3 seconds at 131.6 mph—all while being less expensive than a base Porsche 911. But what if your inner rebel wants to unleash its 700-plus-horsepower fury in some other car—what ever shall you do? Ford has just answered that question: The GT500’s supercharged 5.2-liter 90-degree V-8 “Predator” engine will soon be available for purchase as a crate motor courtesy of Ford Performance. There’s no word yet on how much horsepower or torque the crat...
GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ LP Remains High Bar Of Lyrical Excellence 25 Years Later
Source: Rick Kern / Getty The Wu-Tang Clan shifted the entire recording industry on the back of RZA‘s undeniable will to win, and the fact the sprawling collective each had their own personal strengths. Among the Clan, the GZA has stood out for his lyrical excellence as evidenced on his second studio album Liquid Swords, which still captures the imagination 25 years later. The lore of the album has been recorded in interviews many times over, with the artist born Gary Grice using realizing that the Wu-Tang Clan’s star was rising swiftly on the heels of their classic group debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Just as Raekwon and RZA were putting the finishing touches on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, GZA then locked in with The Abbot and they completed the record during the high period. ...
Joe Biden Elected President, Our VP Kamala Harris Is Black
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty It was only a matter of counting all the legal ballot. After finally attaining over 270 Electoral College votes, Joe Biden—shout out to his running mate Senator Kamala Harris—was declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential election. Even though Election Day was Tuesday, Nov. 2, the world not so patiently waited for more states to be declared either in Trump or Biden’s favor. The race came down to which of a few states—either Pennsylvania, Arizona or Georgia—would declare for Biden first. Finally, on Saturday, Nov. 7, Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States after Pennsylvania was called by the AP in his favor, catapulting him past the 270 electoral votes needed to lock in the Presidency. The news came after Trump delivered an off the rails...
