When Irish singer-songwriter Rosie Carney went to see Radiohead as a teenager, she had an anxiety attack and blacked out at the arena. And when the pandemic hit earlier this year, she relapsed into depression, moved back to her parents’ house, and decided to record a full-length cover of Radiohead’s iconic 1995 album The Bends […]
New Music: Yella Beezy Ft. Gunna “On Fleek”
Fleek of the week. Yella Beezy and Gunna are dripping with swag on their new collaboration. On the track, Beezy’s styling on his haters, while Gunna adds his certified drip for his flawless cameo. Yella Beezy’s Blank Checc coming soon.
New Music: Buju Banton “Come Inna The Dance”
Buju Banton celebrates the 25th anniversary of his ‘Til Shiloh with his new single. Ahead of its re-release on December 18, the legendary Dancehall artist rejoices and sways to the music of one of the LP’s unreleased songs. Buju Banton released the fourth album ‘Til Siloh in 1995, which featured the standouts “Untold Stories” and […]
Benee – “Happen To Me”
The young New Zealand pop singer Benee blew up earlier this year on the strength of “Supalonely,” a Gus Dapperton duet that became a hit on TikTok. Since then, she’s joined beabadoobee in the ranks of the young indie-ish bedroom-pop types whose success has entirely been a result of TikTok popularity. Next week, Benee will […]
Clearbody – “Quarterback”
Clearbody are a young trio out of Charlotte specializing in shoegazey emo that exists in continuum with stated influences like Sunny Day Real Estate and Cloakroom. Earlier this fall they released “Blossom,” the lead single from their debut album One More Day, and today they’re back with another one called “Quarterback.” This one barrels ahead […]
New Music: Kevin Gates “Wonderland”
Kevin Gates brings the wonders with the release of his much-anticipated track. Accompanied with interpolations of John Mayer’s 2002 hit “Your Body Is a Wonderland”, Gates flexes his introspective raps, bawdy lyrics and hardcore lifestyle in a series of pitches.
Billy Ray Cyrus Covers LL Cool J's 'Mama Said Knock You Out'
Miley Cyrus isn’t the only one who dropped new music this week. Her dad Billy Ray Cyrus also surprised us with a new EP. The Singin’ Hills Sessions – Mojave features five new songs and covers that were mostly recorded in California’s Mojave Desert. One of the standout tracks is a cover of LL Cool J’s […]
2 Chainz Announces New Album 'So Help Me God' Out Next Week, Shares New Mulatto Collab "Quarantine Thick"
It’s starting to look like today might be a good day for some kind of celebration. A few days ago, 2 Chainz was campaigning for Joe Biden in his Atlanta hometown. People made jokes about it, but there’s at least some chance that 2 Chainz and his Atlanta rap peers helped deliver George to Biden […]
Mike Will Made-It – “What That Speed Bout?!” (Feat. Nicki Minaj & YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
Nicki Minaj has a new career strategy: She’s making big event-songs with controversial young rappers. Thus far, it seems to be working out for her. Before 2020, Nicki Minaj had come close to hitting #1 multiple times, but she’d never scored a #1 hit. This year, she’s done it twice — once with Doja Cat, […]
Noted Rap Star Billy Ray Cyrus Covered LL Cool J
“Old Town Road”! Remember that? Lil Nas X’s record-breaking country-rap sensation was the biggest hit of 2019, which was only a year ago, although it feels like we’ve all lived several lifetimes since then. “Achy Breaky Heart” crooner Billy Ray Cyrus famously jumped on the remix to deliver a fairly convincing sing-rap verse about diamond […]