Van Morrison isn’t a fan of the COVID-19 lockdown. He’s written songs about it. He’s put out strongly-worded statements about it. It seems like he’s trying really hard to be the leader of the former celebrities going viral (pun intended) for doing something stupid during the pandemic. Now, he wants to add “suing the Department […]
New Music: Wale (Za)”Good Vibes”
Za! In the wake of the Presidential inauguration, Wale spreads “Good Vibes” on his brand new single. Over a joyous bounce by King Midas, Folarin uplifts the spirits on moving forward and weighs in on racial violence, corrupted government, and misleading trends in pop culture.
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Babyface “He Don’t Know Nothin’ Bout It” On The Tonight Show | Rap Radar
Jam, Lewis, and Face. Jam & Lewis and Babyface catered to late night television as the musical guests The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Jan. 18). On an intimate setting at a remote studio, the legendary musicians whipped out the guitars and a keytar, and performed a live rendition of their latest single, “He Don’t […]
Mike Watt Unearths 1998 Bikini Kill Cover | SPIN
Mike Watt, erstwhile bassist for the Minutemen, fIREHOSE, The Stooges, shared a live version with the Black Gang of the Bikini Kill song “Rebel Girl” to celebrate the label Kill Rock Stars’ 30th anniversary. The tune was recorded live on Oct. 16, 1998 at The Knitting Factory in New York with Mike Watt + The […]
Foo Fighters Share Poignant Video for 'Waiting on a War'
While Foo Fighters released the song “Waiting on a War” on Jan. 14, the tune’s new video treatment drives home the poignant worry of the lyrics. Quoting the core of the song’s lyrics below the video — “Every day waiting for the sky to fall. Is there more to this than that? Is there more […]
Machine Gun Kelly ‘Downfalls High’ Film | Rap Radar
Welcome To Downfalls High. Machine Gun Kelly takes it back to the high school days in his musical film, Downfalls High. Written and directed by himself and MOD SUN, the 49-minute film centers a high school love tale starring TikTok star Chase Hudson and Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney. Downfalls High also features commentary from MGK […]
New Video: Sada Baby “Foe Minutes Of Hell” | Rap Radar
Welcome to Hell. Sada Baby’s bringing the ruckus in “Foe Minutes Of Hell” with his new music video. Clocking in over four minutes, the Detroit rapper cruises through the streets performing at various venues and flaunts his money stacks in the studio amongst his crew.
New Video: Erick The Architect “Skinny Ramen Freestyle” | Rap Radar
Dig in. Erick The Architect dishes his “Skinny Ramen Freestyle”, the latest serving off his Future Proof EP dropping this Friday (Jan. 22). Directed by Rory Anderson, the Flatbush Zombie member takes walk through the neighborhood while reflecting on his come up. Accompanied with lyrics and a little animation to help bring things to life, […]
New Music: Smino “MLK Dr”
Happy MLK Day. Smino celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with his fresh new recording. In honor of the late civil rights activist, the St. Louis rapper rejoices with a few motivational and inspiring hymns over a funky beat by Phoelix and Kal Ban. Smino had a dream.
New Music: Ariana Grande Ft. Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat “34 + 35 (Remix)”
Do the math. After teasing the collaboration by keeping the features a mystery, Ariana Grande fulfills her surprise with the much-anticipated “34 + 35 (Remix)” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat. On this revamped version of her positions hit, Ariana Grande gets back into formation with her sexually explicit lyrics. Doja Cat keeps it […]