The Weeknd’s 2013 major-label debut Kiss Land unexpectedly topped the US iTunes R&B/soul album charts this week, seven years after its initial release. And last night on Beats 1, Abel Tesfaye hosted a special Kiss Land-themed episode of his Apple Music show Memento Mori and shared “a few songs and ideas that didn’t make the […]
Watch Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold Debut 'Featherweight' During Voter Registration Stream
Last night, a number of big-name indie rock artists shared original, self-recorded performances as part of Vote Ready Live — a livestream event encouraging voter registration. Waxahatchee, Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen and Christopher Bear, and TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone and Jaleel Bunton all participated in the online concert, and so did Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, who debuted a new song called “Featherweight.” He also covered […]
Stream Young Jesus’ New Album Welcome To Conceptual Beach
“Conceptual Beach” is exactly what it sounds like, an imagined place where John Rossiter finds inner peace. And on Band To Watch Young Jesus’ new album Welcome To Conceptual Beach, he invites you to join him there. We’ve already heard early tracks “Root And Crown,” “(un)knowing,” and “Magicians,” and the rest of the record is […]
New Video: Internet Money Ft. Gunna, Nav, Don Toliver “Lemonade” | Rap Radar
Swim good. Lemonade is a popular title, and it still is. Such is the case on Internet Money’s new single featuring Gunna, Nav and Don Toliver. Over a hypnotic sound bed by the production duo Taz Taylor and Nick Mira, the Cole Bennett-directed clip finds Gunna, Nav and Don Toliver under water quenching their thirst […]
New Video: Mo3, Kevin Gates “Broken Love” | Rap Radar
One love. It’s summertime, and no hearts will be broken on Mo3 and Kevin Gates’ new single. In the accompanying clip, Mo3 and Kevin Gates pull up in their Rolls Royces at an outdoor gathering where they flex their bands amongst their friends and a plethora of ladies sunbathing.
New Music: Nas, Hit-Boy “Ultra Black”
All Black Everything. Hot off the announcement of their collaborative album, Nas and Hit-Boy go “Ultra Black” for the first official single. Anchored by Hit-Boy’s powerful production, Esco illuminates in all Black everything referencing Black excellence, culture, power, public figures and everything else in between. Produced by Hit-Boy, Nas’ album King’s Disease drops August 21.
New Music: Money Man Ft. Lil Baby “24”
R.I.P. Kobe Bryant, R.I.P. 24. Atlanta’s Money Man gets in his Black Mamba mentality on his new track featuring Lil Baby. Over a tantalizing beat, the two flex their game accompanied by references in sports, Joe Flacco, and late Pop Smoke and Kobe Bryant.
New Video: YBN Nahmir “I Remember” | Rap Radar
Never forget. Following the dismantle of the YBN collective (Cordae, Almighty Jay), YBN Nahmir shifts his focus with his new single. On the introspective cut, the Birmingham, Alabama rapper takes a moment to reflect on early struggles and new fame while kicking it at his L.A. pad and cruising through the city at night. Do […]
New Video: Snoop Dogg “Nipsey Blue” | Rap Radar
The Marathon Continues. In honor of Nipsey Hussle’s 35th birthday (August 15), Snoop Dogg releases a heartfelt tribute to his late friend. On the soulful ode, Uncle Snoop covers Dorothy Moore’s 1976 hit “Misty Blue”, alternating excerpts of the song to “Nipsey Blue”. The matching visual, which features archive clips of the two, finds Snoop […]
New Video: Dave East Ft. Jozzy “Mission” | Rap Radar
On to the next one. Hot off the heels of his Karma 3 release, Dave East continues his next “Mission” with the LP’s new video featuring Jozzy. Set at a plush pad in the Hollywood Hills, Dave East throws on his high-end designer wear and counts his money. Popping bottles outdoors by the pool, Dave […]