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Donald Trump Calls Lil Wayne a ‘Really Nice Guy’ After Their Meeting
Donald Trump had a lot of positive things to say about Lil Wayne, a day after it was revealed that the unexpected duo met up to discuss the White House’s “Platinum Plan” for Black America. In a press conference on Friday (Oct. 30), a reporter asked the President why he met up with the rapper. “Well, he wanted a meeting,” Trump responded. “He’s a really nice guy. He’s really an activist, in a very positive way. And he asked for a meeting, and we had the meeting. And as you saw, the meeting went very well.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn reward...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Becky G, Bad Bunny, Tini & More
Becky G and Ozuna’s long-overdue collaboration is a reggaetón banger that finds the pair longing for a relationship, minus the drama. The playful and infectious beat pairs perfectly with Becky G and Ozuna’s slick bilingual verses. “Why so many fights if you always end up in my bed?” Becky G sings. The ever-so-confident Ozuna responds with “I’m not stressing because I know you’re mine.” The “No Drama” music video is set in an oasis-like environment where the two go back and forth about their relationship. “I love this collab with Ozuna,” said Becky G, who co-wrote the song alongside Ozuna and other songwriters. “I have always liked his music and I knew that together we could record something amazing. Now, perhaps more than ever before in our lives, less drama is something we all need, and t...
27 Artists and Executives on the Importance of Voting in the 2020 Election
Billboard asked artists and executives about the importance voting this year. From Halsey to DJ Khaled, Nelly, Phillipa Soo, Mary Chapin Carpenter and more, here’s what everyone had to say: Fabio Acosta, founder, Vibras Lab: “This marks the first time that Latinos will be the largest racial or ethnic minority in the electorate. With almost 32 million eligible voters, Latinos have been given the opportunity to choose leaders that fight for our interests. Simply put, the election in November is important because every vote counts, especially the Latino vote.” Phoebe Bridgers: “Obviously, please, God, for the love of God and f—ing democracy, vote. But a more nuanced thing that is really important is just, find a way — especially as white people in Amer...
Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan Announce Upcoming Collaboration, “Anything”
An EDM dream collaboration is on the horizon. Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan—two of dance music’s most versatile artists—have announced a forthcoming joint track called “Anything.” Valentino Khan took to Twitter to share the “big news for the people” with a video in which both artists exult in the announcement. If that clip is any indication, they are both clearly pumped about this song, and fans are too. Alison Wonderland encapsulated the upcoming track best when she simply said, “I am so fucking hyped on this track.” They haven’t announced a release date for “Anything,” but we’ll keep you posted when they do. Meanwhile, Alison Wonderland has been teasing her third studio album, which is yet to be named. The...
Bob Moses Announces New Live Album
On October 23rd, Bob Moses kicked off their livestreaming partnership with Twitch through a captivating live performance from an abandoned radio tower in Topanga, California. The electronic music band performed on multiple levels of the tower in a slew of configurations for a sonic and visual spectacle. Proving time and time again that they have no plans on slowing down their momentum, the band is now inviting fans to relive the experience with a new live album—set to be released on November 20th—called Falling Into Focus – Live 2020. In addition to the live album, the band is releasing a full-length performance film from the evening by the same name. Directed by previous collaborator Owen Brown, it will showcase the spectacular and stunning views from the co...
Krist Novoselic’s Giants in the Trees Perform ‘Sasquatch’ to Promote The Dark Divide Film
After months of lockdown and separation, Giants in the Trees (featuring Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic on bass, Jillian Raye on vocals/banjo and Jennifer Johnson on vocals) met up to perform their song ‘”Sasquatch.” The video clip is to promote the new film The Dark Divide. It finds the band collaborating with Dr. Robert Michael Pyle as part of a virtual panel presentation about Southern Washington state’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Check out the video and song below. [embedded content] The film The Dark Divide, starring David Cross and Debra Messing, is out Nov. 10. It’s based on the true story of butterfly expert Dr. Pyle’s (David Cross) perilous 1995 journey across the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. On his epic journey, he makes a discovery that challenges everyth...
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Killer Mike and WooDaRealest Release “Greatness” Off Pharrell’s ‘i am OTHER, Vol. 2’ [Listen]
Source: i am OTHER / Soundcloud Today (Oct. 30), WooDaRealest and Killer Mike dropped a collaborative track called “Greatness.” The songs serves as anthem for battling injustice and oppresion, and is right on time considering there’s an election going down this forthcoming Tuesday. The song is the lead single from Pharrell Willams’ latest compilation album, i am OTHER, Volume 2, being served up jointly by his i am Other collective and streaming service SoundCloud. The song came together after a chance encounter between up-and-comer WooDaRealest (who reps Atlanta but hails from Meridian, Mississippi) and Killer Mike led to a photo op. “Killer Mike is inspiring when it comes to music and the things he does in the community,” said WoodDaRelest in a statement. “I felt like with the concept and...
Checking Coonchi: Royce Da 5’9 Reacts To Lil Wayne Endorsing Trump
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Lil Wayne joined a growing list of Black entertainers who have lined up to be down with MAGA and flat out endorsing President Donald Trump. However, in this case, it appears that Lil Tunechi is actually Team Trump and Royce Da 5’9 could hardly believe it. Taking to Instagram, the Detroit wordsmith and podcast host shared his thoughts on Weezy F. Baby’s endorsement of the former business mogul and reality television star. “This ain’t the Iconic Genius that said. {And I Quote} “Bitch, real G’z move in silence like lasagna”…. Nope I rebuke you, Satan…Stay away from our [GOATS] .. And Wayne would’ve NEVER worn a shirt to the White House…,” read Nickel Nine’s Instagram caption of the photo of Wayne and Trump grinning side by side. In case anyone was wondering, Li...
McDonald’s Bringing Back The McRib
Source: David Paul Morris / Getty McDonald’s have heard the cries and calls from their pork eating constituents and have decided that they will once again be giving them what they want: the McRib. According to Business Insider the McRib will make a return as a nationwide menu item at select Mickey D locations on December 2nd after its 8-year hiatus. The pork parts product in-between two buns have had a cult following since its debut back in the 80’s when no one questioned what meat was made of. Since then McDonald’s relished in the news of McRib retro releases with many of them going on cross-country missions just to bite into the saucey sandwich. “The McRib has been a beloved menu item at McDonald’s since its inception nearly 40 years ago,” Linda VanGosen, McDonald’s vice president of men...
Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon Members Honor Chris Cornell With ‘Rusty Cage’ Cover
A collection of revered rockers — singer William DuVall of fellow Seattle rockers Alice in Chains, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, guitarist Bill Kelliher of Mastodon and bassist Mark Menghi — collaborated for a version of the classic Soundgarden cut “Rusty Cage.” At the start of the video, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil even offers his endorsement of the cover version. Menghi, of the band Metal Allegiance, explains how the collab came together: “Bill and I were talking and one of us brought up how fun it would be to cover a Soundgarden tune, so we decided to do one. At the same time, Charlie and I were wrapping up a few songs and I told him Bill and I were speaking of doing something so he naturally joined in on the fun.” And fun it is. But of course, choosing a vocalis...
Stabbing Westward Serve Up Aural Treat With Hallowed Hymns for Halloween
Industrial icons Stabbing Westward treated fans to Hallowed Hymns today (Oct. 30), a surprise covers EP that includes takes on The Cure’s “Burn,” Ministry’s “(Every Day Is) Halloween” and Echo & The Bunnymen’s “The Killing Moon.” “2020 has been a shit year. We were supposed to release our new album and tour the U.S. to support it. But clearly, that’s not happening,” singer Christopher Hall said in a statement. “We know Halloween is different this year with no parties and no Trick or Treating so we wanted to give fans something special …. something that will help tide you over until we can release some new music.” A special “Devil’s Night Mix” version of Stabbing Westward’s “Burn” cover round out the surprise release. Listen to that below. [embedded content] The band is curren...
Neil Young Shares Original Version of ‘Wonderin,’ Announces After the Gold Rush 50th-Anniversary Set
Neil Young has been on fire this year. Between his multiple releases, livestreams, battling Trump and the tech companies, the man really hasn’t stopped. It should come as no surprise as the 50th anniversary of After the Gold Rush approaches that Young has a new archival release for that record as well. As is his wont, Young has shared an unreleased track from the collection, an early version of “Wonderin’” from After the Goldrush. The song wasn’t released until 1983’s Everybody’s Rockin’, but regardless, this original version is an interesting comparison to that — it’s a lot folkier than the later edition. Listen below. [embedded content] After the Gold Rush 50 arrives on Dec. 11 on Reprise Records with a vinyl edition arriving in March 2021. P...
