Hope you proud of me. Live from L.A. comes Roddy Ricch and his new single, “Heartless”. On the tender track, Roddy Ricch reflects on his past struggles and pays homage to his come up and the lost of a friend. Roddy Rich debuted the single during his Grammy performance on Sunday (Mar. 14) in which […]
Wolfgang Van Halen Declined Invitation to Perform 'Eruption' at Grammys
One of the biggest surprises of the Grammys’ new “In Memoriam” segment was that Eddie Van Halen seemed to be ignored as compared to other legends who died in 2020. Though not completely slighted — a guitar sat alone while 20 seconds of “Eruption” played with archival footage of Van Halen was shown in the […]
Video: J.I. “Calling Out 2 You (Intro)” | Rap Radar
J.I.’s last supper. J.I. revisits his Hood Life Krisis Vol. 3 with the video to the EP’s opening track. Directed by Kid Art, the 19-year-old Brooklyn rapper partakes in a Catholic-themed ritual inside a cathedral where he reminisces on his come up, his ongoing rise in the game, and breaks bread with the crew.
2021 Grammy Performances & Winners | Rap Radar
And the winner is… The 63rd annual Grammy Awards finally went down at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday (Mar. 14). Hosted by Trevor Noah, the non-public event was held virtually for an epic night of musical celebration, star-studded attendances, and performances. Backed Anthony Hamilton and a choir, DaBaby orchestrated a classical […]
Brandi Carlile Shares Cover of John Prine's 'I Remember Everything'
One of the more memorable moments of the Grammys was the reconfigured “In Memorium” segment. In it, select artists paid tribute to those who died in 2020 with performances of their songs. One of the best was when Brandi Carlile performed a tender version of John Prine’s final song, “I Remember Everything,” which won two […]
Grammys Ratings Could Fall to Record Low
Last night’s Grammy Awards were pretty good! They had a nice mix of performances, quips and mostly got the actual awards part right — with a few exceptions, of course. However, that didn’t mean that people tuned in. According to early ratings reports from Nielsen, the actual telecast on CBS was the lowest-rated Grammys in history. The […]
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, H.E.R. and More Receive Music-Related Oscar Nominations
While the excitement of last night’s Grammy Awards is still fresh, the 2021 Oscar nominations landed this morning, with the prolific Nine Inch Nails duo of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross nabbing nominations for their work on David Fincher’s Mank and Pixar’s Soul. A pair of music films — Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and The United States vs. Billie Holiday — received Best […]
BTS Light Up Grammy Stage During Remote 'Dynamite' Performance
After a historical year, K-pop superheroes BTS took over their own version of the Grammys stage Sunday night from afar. Already holding the distinction of being the first K-pop acted nominated for a Grammy award — in this year’s Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category — the mega-group hit the Grammy stage for an electrifying performance of their […]
Brittany Howard, Chris Martin Team for 'You'll Never Walk Alone'
If Brittany Howard’s five Grammy nods weren’t enough proof of how massive her last year has been, her latest performance with Coldplay’s Chris Martin should do it. The Alabama Shakes leader and 2021 nominee shared a heartfelt performance of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” originally written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and popularized by Gerry and the […]
Brandi Carlile Salutes John Prine With Heartwarming Performance of 'I Remember Everything'
Last year, Brandi Carlile took the Grammys stage with a joint performance with Tanya Tucker, as they ran through their collaboration “Bring My Flowers Now.” This year, she did things solo. But she tipped her hat to one of the best to ever do it: John Prine. The current 2021 Grammy winner (Best Country Song, […]