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Cam Drops ‘The Otherside,’ Featuring Songs With Harry Styles, Tim Bergling and More: Listen
An outspoken songwriter, Cam opens the door for the first time for songwriting from other artists she admires. Harry Styles co-wrote album track “Changes,” Sam Smith co-wrote “Happier for You” and the late EDM producer and Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) co-wrote the title track, “The Otherside.” The LP also includes the previously released single “Classic,” co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff; “Redwood Tree,” “Diane,” and “Till There’s Nothing Left,” which she performed live on America’s Got Talent. On working with Bergling, Cam told Billboard: “He didn’t feel the need to make everyone else in the room comfortable, which happens a lot in sessions. It was a tall order to make sure this song lived well on t...
Suplex City: Funkmaster Flex Goes Flex Hogan On T.I. For East Coast Slick Talk & Crime Stoppers Video
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Funkmaster Flex is back on his WWE vibes. The Hot 97 hot’s newest target is T.I. and he is questioning his King of the South claims. As spotted on Complex the iconic DJ went all the way in on the “Swagger Like Us” rapper. On Wednesday, October 28 the on air personality reposted the infamous Crime Stoppers video of Clifford encouraging Atlanta natives to contact the police if they can assist in solving any crimes. While the clip has been floating around the internet for years it was his caption that was made it clear the Kang’s reputation was on a plate. “I have the utmost respect for @troubleman31 !!!! His record making ability is stellar! He’s a positive brother who does everything for his community! He also helps others any chance he gets!” Those sent...
Kevin Gates “Weeks,” Saigon “Promise Ring” & More | Daily Visuals 10.29.20
Source: Saigon / Saigon It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything from Kevin Gates including some of his more controversial moments such kicking fans in the chest and smashing family members, but the man is a rapper before all things and returns with some new work for his hardcore fans. Coming through with some new visuals for “Weeks,” the Baton Rouge rapper finds himself rolling through his hood before getting marked with all kinds of infrared beams as he stands shirtless in front of a window waiting for the smoke. Damn bro, not even a vest? From the South to the East, Saigon too makes a long awaited return to the rap game and in his clip for “Promise Ring” blesses his baby daughter, Milan with a ring to symbolize their lifelong bond. Props, man. Check out the rest of today’s drops in...
RZA Reveals Plans For New Album In Interview With MSNBC’s Ari Melber
Source: MSNBC / MSNBC One of Hip-Hop’s most talented producers is ready to get back to his solo career. The RZA has confirmed he has a new project on the way. In a new exclusive interview, The Abott sat down with with MSNBC to discuss several hot topics including police brutality in America and the ongoing fight for equal rights. The new interview is airing for the first time as part of Mavericks with Ari Melber a series of exclusive conversations with MSNBC’s “The Beat” host Ari Melber and mavericks across music, film and business. As expected he weaved in martial arts into the conversation when discussing civil rights. “When you look at America like sometime as a Black man it’s dismal. It goes back to slavery, oppression, just fighting for the right speak, right to vote or sit down…have ...
Foot Locker Dropping Candy Inspired Attire By UGG, Champion & New Balance For The Holidays
Source: Foot Locker / Foot Locker Is it us or does Foot Locker stay collaborating with different companies and brands to release some exclusive heat like every other month? Source: Foot Locker / Foot Locker After working with China Town Market and Anderson Bluu in recent months, Foot Locker is now looking to satisfy their customers sweet tooth by dropping some candy flavored treat just in time for Halloween and some other dope collabos in the coming weeks. October 31 will see the first of the three upcoming releases as on Hallows Eve Foot Locker will be unveiling a new UGG x Hersheys collaboration which will be taking their inspiration from Twizzlers to Kiss’s and be available in a full family size run so everyone can be dipped while trick-or-treating. Then on November 5 we’ll see the laun...
2021 Audi A6 Gets More Standard Power and a Sportier Look
Audi isn’t waiting for a new model year to give A6 customers more horsepower. Having undergone a mid-model year refresh, the 2021 Audi A6 features a more powerful four-cylinder engine as standard equipment. The base model’s 2.0-liter mill pumps out 13 extra ponies for a total of 261 hp. Torque remains constant at 273 lb-ft. Fittingly, the model adopts the Sport 45 moniker. Once again, the A6 features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that routes power to all four wheels. See all 17 photos A bolder appearance matches the extra power. The Black Optic package is now standard equipment on the entry-level A6. This appearance package brings along a black grille, black air intakes, black mirror housings, and black window trim. The Sport package can now be had for less coin, addin...
The Wolf of G Street: 1991 Mercedes G-Wagen Cabrio Restomod Is Stunning
The Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen only recently saw a meaningful evolution. For decades, its roots as a military vehicle were barely disguised, but in America, we only saw a small sliver of the G-Wagen’s potential. Abroad, do-work short-wheelbase models roamed the European countryside, much as contractor-grade pickups do here. And yes, there were even convertible versions, which offered the charming possible combination of austere interior fittings, open-air motoring, and a clattery diesel—and uncompromised off-road prowess, of course. Enter Expedition Motor Company, which sources G-Wagens such as the one above, and subjects these Benzes to the sort of intense restoration and modification regimen we’ve seen Land Rovers and Land Cruisers put through. This particular G-Wagen, a...
Lil Wayne Meets With President Trump, Endorses ‘Platinum Plan’
Just when you thought the year couldn’t get any odder, Lil Wayne met with President Donald Trump less than a week before the election. Yep, that’s where we’re at. In a tweet on Thursday evening, Weezy endorsed Trump’s “Platinum Plan” for the Black community and said that he had “a great meeting” with the president. He added that Trump “listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done.” Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership. He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done. 🤙🏾 pic.twitter.com/Q9c5k1yMWf — Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) October 29, 2020 This comes a week after Ice C...
The Strokes Don’t Want You to Forget That This Weekend Is Daylight Savings in SNL Promo
This Saturday, the Strokes will perform on a special Halloween edition of Saturday Night Live. Ahead of the episode, the band appeared with this week’s host John Mulaney and SNL castmember Ego Nwodim to remind folks that something important is taking place this weekend: Daylight Savings Time. “Don’t forget to turn back your clock,” Julian Casablancas says with some authority. Check it out below. [embedded content] This the Strokes’ fourth performance on SNL. After a year that started off with a bang, the Strokes ended up having their best-laid plans fizzle out due to the pandemic. They did, if you remember, release an album, the now-eerily titled The New Abnormal, in April. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we r...
Latin Artist on the Rise: How Quarantine Helped Alvaro Diaz Land His Dream Collaboration With Yandel
Diaz, who studied public relations at university, picked up music as a hobby. But everything changed when he met popular reggaeton producer Víctor “Tunes” Cabrera of Luny Tunes, who later introduced him to Tainy. “My first single ever was produced by Tainy,” he says of “Chicas de la Isla,” released in 2012. “It went viral in Puerto Rico because it mentions a lot of slang from the island and our people.” Today, Diaz forms part of the NEON16 management roster helmed by Latin Grammy-winning producer and music executive Lex Borrero. “I fell into several wrong situations throughout my career,” he admits. “Tainy and I have many similarities and I feel very privileged with this opportunity.” His Yandel-assisted track “Lo Que Te Duele,” released Thursday (Oct. 29), comes on the heels of his c...
DJ E-Clyps Pens an Op-Ed on Racism In the Dance Scene: I Was Told to ‘Keep My Mouth Shut and Make Music’
Both music and photography are natural extensions of E-Clyps’ longstanding position as an advocate for racial equality within and beyond the dance music community. Having produced music for the greater part of 10 years — and with releases on venerated labels including Ultra, Nervous, Defected and more — E-Clyps has still struggled to achieve many of the professional milestones that seemingly come easily to white producers. He believes systemic racism within the overwhelmingly white dance music industry, and his own outspokenness about this issue, has prevented him from rising through the ranks, or even from even gaining representation. The issues he’s experienced throughout his career, he notes, are no different from those long experienced by Black producers, despit...
Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Video Has This Unlikely, Kid-Friendly Inspiration
By now, we all know what “WAP” stands for, so it’s pretty hard to believe that the R-rated video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s Hot 100-topping collaboration drew inspiration from a G-rated source. A new “Vevo Footnotes” clip on Thursday (Oct. 29) gives a look into the making of “WAP,” and the music video’s director Colin Tilley shared that he’s “a big Tim Burton fan, I would say I’m always inspired by childhood books, Dr. Suess, etc.” The characteristically distorted styles of the childhood favorites can be seen in the gaudy, funhouse-esque nature of the mansion Cardi and Meg explore in the video. The footnotes also reveal how Cardi B decided on that final, infectious hook–and turns out, she didn’t really...
