For the past few weeks, the Guided By Voices/Yoko Ono manager David Newgarden has been presenting a whole series of Galaxie 500 covers from the band’s peers and admirers, all leading up to the Record Store Day vinyl reissue of Galaxie 500’s live album Copenhagen. Thus far, we’ve posted Galaxie 500 covers from people like […]
Doves – “Cathedrals Of The Mind”
Reunited post-Britpop trio Doves are about to return with The Universal Want, their first album in 11 years. We’ve already heard two singles from it, “Carousels” and “Prisoners.” And today, they’re adding a third to that list: “Cathedrals Of The Mind,” which the band says was inspired in part by Talk Talk and David Bowie. […]
New Video: Chief Keef, Mike WiLL Made-It “Bang Bang” | Rap Radar
Bang Bang! Chief Keef brings back his signature adlib on his new release featuring Mike WiLL Made-It. Over the super-producer’s bouncy instrumental, the matching action-packed visual features kidnapping, robbery, and shootouts against a mob member masked as a rat. Say cheese. This is the first single off the pair’s upcoming collaborative album.
New Video: Machine Gun Kelly & blackbear “my ex’s best friend” | Rap Radar
Machine Gun Kelly is on to the next one on his new single featuring blackbear. In the video for the unapologetic Rock tune, MGK sings his heartbreak ode with his guitar on top of a crashing car before hauling it away as a tow truck driver. Earlier in the week, Machine Gun Kelly released “concert […]
New Video: Nick Grant, Tae Beast “FEDS” | Rap Radar
No cap. Nick Grant and Tae Beast link in the latest video off their God Bless The Child EP. Here, Nick raps on a cliff overlooking the ocean as random archive footage plays throughout. Elsewhere, Nick and Tae Beast pop bottles in the streets and visit the TDE offices. We see you too, Punch.
New Video: Lecrae “Over The Top” | Rap Radar
Hit record. Lecrae takes it over the top in his powerful music video off his Restoration album. Inside a cathedral that’s reminiscent to a office of a record label full of money, snakes, and execs, Lecrae lashes out on the subject of greed while turning up and taking bats to his plaques. Now that’s a […]
New Music: Conway The Machine Ft. Dej Loaf “Fear Of God”
No fear. Praises to the most high for Conway The Machine’s new track featuring Dej Loaf. Anchored by Hit-Boy and G. Ry’s triumphant beat, Conway keeps it grimy but humble rapping from rags to riches followed by a fearless hook by Dej Loaf. Amen to that.
New Video: Nas, Hit-Boy “Ultra Black” | Rap Radar
All Black everything. Nas celebrates Black Excellence in the powerful music video off his LP, King’s Disease. Directed by Spike Jordan, Esco raps Black resilience in a household alongside Hit-Boy on the drum machine at the kitchen table. Showcasing Black beauty in various ensembles, Nasir walks throughout a Black community as his fellow peoples bop […]
New Music: Disclosure Ft. Kehlani, Syd “Birthday”
HBD ? In anticipation of their Energy album this Friday (August 28), House production duo Disclosure checks in with their collaboration with Kehlani and Syd. Over Howard and Guy Lawrence’s tantalizing sound bed, Kehlani follows up with a former fling, while Syd does the same with her sultry hook. Oh, happy belated.
New Music: Grafh Ft. Jim Jones “Customer”
The greatest story ever sold. You’re only a customer when you’re walking in the presence of Grafh’s new single featuring Jim Jones. Over an eerie and soulful sample by Harry Fraud, Grafh brings his murderous flow filled with street infused bars, while Jim caps off the track with big deals and huge numbers. The track […]