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Snoh Aalegra Shuts Down Sade Comparisons: “Respect the Legend, Please”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2020 Soul Train Awards / Getty Snoh Aalegra is weighing in on the great online debate comparing her to soul legend Sade Adu. The debate, which began after a fan tweeted, “Snoh Aalegra is our Sade,” drew mixed responses from fans, with some co-signing the sentiment, pointing to Aalegra and Sade’s similar aesthetics and sounds, while the vast majority of users pushed back on the comparison– prompting the Swedish born songstress to ask fans to squelch the idea. The 33-year-old singer echoed many of the sentiments expressed by Sade fans, insisting no one will ever compare to the “By Your Side” artist. “There’s only one Queen Sade Adu. There will never be another one,” Aalegra wrote. This comparison I just saw is so unnecessary. It’s not even a debate. Respect...
Tyler, the Creator Finds Himself on Call Me If You Get Lost
Tyler, the Creator’s latest album, Call Me If You Get Lost, blends his unconventional early-days charisma with the warm melodies of later projects Flower Boy and IGOR. The record, a love letter to the DJ Drama mixtapes of the 2000s, finds Tyler reminiscing on personal histories and basking in the possibilities up ahead. Like much of his discography, the album devotes a healthy portion of its runtime to self-reflection. Since introducing fans to imaginary therapist “Dr. TC” on his debut mixtape, 2009’s Bastard, Tyler’s music has cathartically yet creatively addressed the frustrations, passions and inspirations of his personal life. He took that theme even further on 2019’s IGOR, centered around the titular figure—represented by Tyler in a blonde wig—who embodies and reckons with heartbreak....
Tyler, The Creator Seemingly Trolls DJ Khaled After Going No. 1
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Tyler, The Creator is easily one of the most entertaining music personalities of today, and his quick-witted and energetic demeanor makes him a captivating subject. Keeping that same energy, the Odd Future co-founder’s latest album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 charts and he seemingly trolled DJ Khaled via social media as a result. Harkening back to 2019 when DJ Khaled threw shots at Tyler, The Creator ahead of the California star’s Grammy Award-winning IGOR album with the Florida producer labeling Tyler’s music as “mysterious” in a bid to downplay its impact on the culture. “I make albums so people can play it and you actually hear it,” Khaled said in a now-deleted post. “You know, driving your car...
Tyler, the Creator Announces Call Me If You Get Lost Album Release Date
After a few days of teasing it, Tyler, the Creator has finally revealed that his new studio album, Call Me If You Get Lost, will be released next week on June 25. Initially, billboards popped up across select cities around the world, including Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Sydney, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver before Tyler shared a teaser trailer for Call Me If You Get Lost earlier this week that saw him making out with a girl before zipping away in a pink car. On Wednesday, Tyler released the album’s first single, “LUMBERJACK.” The album will also be accompanied by new merch included in two different CD/poster/t-shirt box sets and two cassette/poster/t-shirt box sets, in addition to a limited amount of à la carte CDs and cassettes available as well...
Tyler, the Creator Releases New Song ‘LUMBERJACK’
On Monday, Tyler, the Creator dropped a 40-second teaser trailer on his social media platforms, which most assumed meant new music (or something new) was on the way. Now, it has arrived in the form of a new song. Titled “LUMBERJACK,” the song is Tyler’s first proper release since 2019’s Igor. Check out the song and its teaser trailer below. [embedded content] [embedded content] As you can see in the teaser, the phrase “Call Me If You Get Lost” appears as it did in the original “Side Street” clip. As of now, what that means remains to be seen. But it seems like new music is on the way. Tyler will be performing at Lollapalooza next month and Outside Lands in October. Last year, Tyler appeared in a Gucci ad with Iggy Pop and A$AP Rocky, got his own ice cream...
Tyler, the Creator Gets Busy in ‘Side Street’ Teaser
Tyler, the Creator has kept a somewhat low profile since taking home a Grammy for Igor back in early 2020 (AKA the before times). But it seems like, if what he just shared is a sign of things to come, Tyler has something releasing soon. The Odd Future boss just shared a short, 43-second teaser on his social platforms. On the aptly titled “Side Street,” Tyler is making out with a girl in front of a pink car while holding a dog’s leash… on a side street. Once Tyler hops in said car and goes his own way, fellow Odd Future member Taco pops up and talks with the girl who Tyler was making out with and the words “Call Me If You Get Lost” appear on the screen. Watch it below. [embedded content] Based on his top-level appearances at Lollapalooza next month and Outside Lands in October, you’d assume...
Lollapalooza 2021 Returning To Chicago With Tyler, The Creator, Post Malone As Headliners
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Barry Brecheisen / Getty Chicago is taking a giant step toward pre-pandemic normalcy by announcing the return of the famed music festival Lollapalooza. With a loaded star-studded lineup hitting the stage, the event is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans this summer. According to Vulture, the event will take place at Grant Park from July 29th to August 1st and will operate at full capacity while complying with local health rules. Attendees are to arrive fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arriving each day of the event. The strict guidelines haven’t deterred fans from buying passage to the event. Immediately after tickets went on sale Wednesday at noon, all four-day passes had sold out by even...
Tyler, the Creator Provides The Sound For Coca-Cola’s New Commercial
Source: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment / Getty Ever wondered what a Coca-Cola commercial soundtracked by Tyler, the Creator would sound like? The beverage company has quenched your curiosity. Coca-Cola released a new ad that features the IGOR crafter’s music touch on it. The rapper joyfully shared the 2-minute and some change ad on his Twitter account, saying, “I provided Coca-Cola with all the sounds for this =),” on Sunday (Feb.21). I PROVIDED COCA-COLA WITH ALL THE SOUNDS FOR THIS =) : https://t.co/0AWijLVsay — Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) February 21, 2021 In the video, people get their dancing legs after taking the first refreshing sip of Coca-Cola. Dancing breaks out at the dinner table, the corner store, watching a soccer game on a roof, gaming lab, and even in the bedro...
Tyler, the Creator Composes Music for Coca-Cola Commercial
Tyler, the Creator has provided the soundtrack for the “taste” of Coca-Cola, which obviously is “more than just a taste, it’s a feeling beyond words: Oooh! Aaah! Yeeah!” says the soft drink company. In a tweet, Tyler thanked the soda behemoth for the opportunity to provide music for a Coke commercial, saying, “mannnn thanks coca cola for reallll big love for the opportunity i was like ehh idk but then i fucking ran with it. commercials need sounds like this, thanksssss.” In another Tweet, he added, “that’s me playing the flute at the beginning.” He also tweeted about the song: “drums are fucking hard the low end is shaking.” The clip is two-and-a-half minutes long and features people in various situations — from a grandmother at a family dinner table to three dudes in a...
Tyler, the Creator Composes Music for Coca-Cola Commercial
Tyler, the Creator has provided the soundtrack for the “taste” of Coca-Cola, which obviously is “more than just a taste, it’s a feeling beyond words: Oooh! Aaah! Yeeah!” says the soft drink company. In a tweet, Tyler thanked the soda behemoth for the opportunity to provide music for a Coke commercial, saying, “mannnn thanks coca cola for reallll big love for the opportunity i was like ehh idk but then i fucking ran with it. commercials need sounds like this, thanksssss.” In another Tweet, he added, “that’s me playing the flute at the beginning.” He also tweeted about the song: “drums are fucking hard the low end is shaking.” The clip is two-and-a-half minutes long and features people in various situations — from a grandmother at a family dinner table to three dudes in a...
Brent Faiyaz’s Hell of a Year
“Everything I do is organic,” Brent Faiyaz says when asked about his songwriting process. “I don’t even really calculate this shit like that,” he continues. “I’m actually surprised that I do put out music in a timely fashion.” The 25-year-old R&B vocalist has, in fact, put out plenty of music since his 2013 EP Black Child. The Maryland-based artist has since released five EPs, one of which was with his side project Sonder, and a studio album, 2017’s Sonder Son. In the meantime, he has a single, “Gravity,” with Tyler, the Creator, and an upcoming song titled “Show You Off,” slated for International Women’s Day in March. Even aside from his music, he’s spent time modeling for Calvin Klein as part of a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s new company, pgLang. “It’s cool...
Tyler, The Creator and Tinashe to Appear on Channel Tres’ New EP “I Can’t Go Outside”
Channel Tres is just a few days away from dropping his third EP I Can’t Go Outside and as a pre-drop treat, he’s unveiled the record’s tracklist. Tyler, The Creator and Tinashe will be joining the blossoming Los Angeles artist for the EP, which spans seven songs, to deliver what is sure to be an amazing display of hip-house music. Tyler is set to appear on a song called “Fuego” and Tinashe will feature on the project’s penultimate track, “Take Your Time.” They’ll arrive alongside the previously released “Skate Depot,” which exudes the effortlessly cool flow that Channel Tres has championed in recent years en route to becoming one of contemporary music’s fastest rising stars. It’s safe to...
