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Eric Prydz Hints at Release of Long-Awaited “Nopus” ID
For over four years, Eric Prydz has been teasing an unreleased single that fans have dubbed “Nopus.” The track is frequently heard near the end of his sets, similarly to its sister single “Opus.” The wait for its release may be coming to an end, however, as Prydz hinted via Twitter that the tune is on its way. On August 18th, Prydz tweeted out a link for “Soul Power” featuring Thea Austin by Full Intention. In the replies, a fan inquired about the long-awaited “Nopus” ID, to which he replied, “it’s coming.” While his response merely just implies that the release of the track has become more official, Prydz’s stirring of the pot makes it safe to assume that it will be arriving sooner rather than later. The last sin...
Black Father Of Three Anthony McClain Killed By Police During Traffic Stop
Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty A community in Pasadena, California is demanding justice after local police fatally shot a Black man during a routine traffic stop that went horribly wrong. Blavity reports the incident took place Saturday evening when cops pulled over 32-year-old Anthony McClain and a driver who they suspected was in violation of a vehicle code. That’s cop code for “suspended license.” Police said the driver cooperated with authorities and was arrested on the scene, but McClain refused the search and fled into the street while in possession of a gun. This is where it gets tricky. According to police officials, McClain began to turn when the weapon became visible to the officer in pursuit. “Fearing for both his and the pu...
Wisconsin Takes Kanye West’s Name Off November Ballots
Source: Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production / Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production To The US Looks like Kanye West‘s presidential spoiler bid has suffered another setback thanks to campaign rules that kept his name from becoming a candidate on the ballot in Wisconsin come November. After Illinois denied Kanye entry onto their November ballots TMZ is reporting that Yeezus was denied the opportunity to have his name checked out on ballots in the cheese state after the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 to “exclude him from the state’s ballot because he did not file signatures and paperwork before the state’s August 5 deadline for independent candidates.” Even with the help of Jared Kushner, GOP operatives, and...
Pharrell Williams ft. Jay-Z “Entrepreneur,” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. Melody “It’s Crazy,” & More | Daily Visuals 8.21.20
Source: Brian Ach / Getty Looks like A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has finally gotten back on his grizzly as he’s been keeping a somewhat low profile ever since dropping his latest project, Artist 2.0. Returning with some new visuals to the Melody featured “It’s Crazy,” the Boogie Down BX representative brings back that old school “tube” look and performs in front of a wall of television sets that will have kids today wondering “what are those?” Get the pliers so he can change the channel on those when he’s done with the video shoot. From the new school to the old, Pharrell once again links up with Jay-Z but for their visuals to “Entrepreneur” the two are nowhere to be found as the clip focuses on the lives and struggles of everyday black business owners trying to get by during the pandemic. Prop...
All Black Everything: Trinidad James Displays Renewed Focus With ‘Black Filter’ LP
Source: Trinidad James / Trinidad James Trinidad James is still seeking to bypass the looming elephant in the room that was his breakout single “All Gold Everything,” and by all appearances, he has managed to do so. With a renewed hunger and several endeavors in motion, the Trinidadian-American rapper, host, and creative powerhouse marks his return to music with the stellar Black Filter album. Eight years is several lifetimes in the fast-moving world of Hip-Hop music, and most especially for those who flourished during the so-called blog era. Trinidad James exploded onto the scene in 2012 with the platinum Billboard Hot 100 hit “All Gold Everything” from his debut mixtape, Don’t Be S.A.F.E., culminating into a deal with the revered Def Jam Records. As has been documented time and again, th...
Dua Lipa Reveals Stacked List of Collaborators in Official Tracklist for “Future Nostalgia” Remix Album
Following the reveal of the official tracklist for Club Future Nostalgia, the anticipation surrounding Dua Lipa‘s forthcoming remix album is bubbling over. In addition to previously announced featured artists Madonna, Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, and Mark Ronson, the tracklist flaunts a stupefying list of collaborators. It reveals a carefully curated stable of polished remixers, including Yaeji, Jayda G, and Mr. Fingers, among many others, as well as a number of high-profile samples, like Steve Nicks‘ “Stand Back” and Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl.” The Grammy Award-winning pop songstress has long been a champion of EDM, teaming up with its most recognized producers, such as Diplo (“Electricity”) and Calvin Harris (̶...
The Acura TLX Just Got a Lot More Expensive for 2021
Honda is moving its Acura luxury brand upmarket by highlighting its performance chops. It is a strategy that began with the return of the NSX sports car at the 2015 North American International Auto Show and has shown more recent success with the arrival of new Acura RDX in 2018. The compact crossover’s additional athleticism came at a cost, though, and the latest RDX saw its price jump $3,000 relative to that of its predecessor. Acura is following the same plan with its 2021 TLX that goes on sale at the end of September. And yes, the sports sedan’s price takes a big jump, with the entry-level TLX 2.0T and its turbocharged four-cylinder engine starting at $38,525. That is $1,300 more than the outgoing TLX with its optional V-6. The base 2020 TLX with its 2.4-liter fou...
2021 Lexus ES’s New AWD Variant Costs Same as V-6, Is More Efficient
Lexus’ comfortable midsize ES sedan returns for the new model year with major updates, the most significant being a new four-cylinder, all-wheel-drive variant. The promise of added traction should keep the 2021 Lexus ES competitive with key rivals like the Volvo S90, Genesis G80, and Cadillac CT5, all of which have or offer all-wheel drive. In the 2021 Lexus ES250 AWD, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder sends 203 horsepower to all four wheels. To help navigate slippery roads, the system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear axle; when not needed, the AWD system disengages the rear drive setup to save fuel. The new powertrain will have no effect on the ES’s generous legroom or trunk room, Lexus says. Lexus is estimating 28 mpg in combined city and highway driving for t...
TWICE Drop First English Single ‘More & More’
TWICE have officially dropped the English version of their latest mini-album’s title track “More & More.” The new rendition keeps the fun, dance-y elements of the original. “Don’t look away, look in my eyes / Show me your heart do not disguise / You can run but you cannot hide,” the girl group sings in the pre-chorus, before chanting the infectious hook. “We prepared the English version of “MORE & MORE” as a gift to our ONCE around the world,” said TWICE in a group statement. “We wish them happiness, and hope that they enjoy the song.” The song’s release marks the first time the group has recorded a full track in English. TWICE is currently recording material for a new album, with more details to be revealed in the comi...
Conan Gray Transforms Into the Girl His Crush Loves in Thought-Provoking ‘Heather’ Video
On the topic of love, it really, really sucks when your crush doesn’t love you back. Even worse, it sucks more when they love someone else. Conan Gray explores those feelings of envy and yearning in his wistful new “Heather” video. “Why would you ever kiss me? I’m not even half, as pretty / You gave her your sweater / It’s just polyester, but you like her better / I wish I were Heather,” he sings in the chorus, as the clip shows the 21-year-old singer-songwriter at home, slowly dressing himself and styling his hair to how Heather might. “When I was in high school, I had a crush on the same one person all four years. But that one person did not love me back, instead my crush liked a girl named heather,” Gray said in a press statemen...
Halle Berry Shows Support for Megan Thee Stallion After Shooting: ‘F–k This Sh–‘
More than a month after she was shot in the feet after a party in the Hollywood Hills, Megan Thee Stallion revealed for the first time Thursday night (Aug. 20) that Tory Lanez was the person who pulled the trigger. “Yes … Tory shot me. You shot me and you got your publicist and your people going to these blogs lying,” she said during an Instagram Live. “Stop lying. Why lie? I don’t understand.” To explain why reports originally said she cut her foot on glass, Meg explained that she was worried for her safety. “I didn’t tell the police nothing because I didn’t want us to get in no more trouble,” she added. Actress Halle Berry took to Twitter to support the “Hot Girl” rapper on Friday afternoon (Aug. 21) after reading the news. “Peace. Protection. Respect. For ALL Bla...
First Country: New Music From Josh Turner, Brothers Osborne, Dolly Parton & More
Josh Turner, Country State of Mind Turner’s steady baritone is the perfect match for this collection of classic country tunes. It’s his first country album in three years and the set marks a welcome return, especially since it finds him paired with some of his musical heroes and contemporaries. John Anderson joins Turner for a remake of Anderson’s 1993 common-man theme on “I’ve Got It Made,” as does Kris Kristofferson on his standard “Why Me,” which is bolstered by an especially moving performance by Turner. Randy Travis, who lost his singing voice following his stroke years ago, shows up for Turner’s loving take on “Forever and Ever, Amen.” Maddie & Tae, Runaway June, Allison Moorer and Chris Janson also join Turner. Expertly curated selections and Turner’s rock solid vocals make for ...
