Animal Collective are changing the name of their 2003 EP, Here Comes the Indian to Ark, and are changing the artwork to their 2006 People EP due to racial stereotypes. The band out a lengthy statement explaining the reasons (besides the obvious) for the changes and apologized for using them in the first place. “With utmost respect to Indigenous […]
New Video: Lil Durk Ft. Gunna “Gucci Gucci” | Rap Radar
Gucci going fast. Lil Durk is all Gucci’ed out in his Just Cause Y’all Waited 2‘s new music video featuring Gunna. Before rioters break in, the furious clip finds Durkio and Gunna flossing in the Gucci store with employees working the floor and security cameras watching their move. Elsewhere, they race their animated whips and […]
New Video: Fred The Godson Ft. 38 Spesh “RAE” | Rap Radar
Cuban links. Fred The Godson tips his hat to Raekwon in his Payback album’s new music video featuring 38 Spesh. Shot before his untimely demise, Fred hits the booth and the streets with 38 accompanied with throwback flicks of The Chef. In April, Fred The Godson passed away from complications from his battle with COVID-19. […]
New Music: Yo Gotti “Recession Proof”
Gotti’s Independence Day. Despite the economy and the pandemic, Yo Gotti’s not only shedding pounds, but he’s gaining millions on his first independent release. Anchored by Tay Keith’s production, Yo Gotti brings his hustle and flow to the track and enjoys the fruits of labor from his grind. Well deserved. Yo Gotti released his final […]
Maisie Peters’ “Sad Girl Summer” Is A Serious Mood
Maisie Peters Drops ‘The List’ Maisie Peters already ranks as one of 2020’s breakout stars thanks to “Smile,” which featured on Birds Of Prey: The Album, and “The List.” She now ups the ante even further with an irresistible toe-tapper called “Sad Girl Summer.” Just don’t be deceived by the title. The Brit’s latest is […]
New Find: Abby Sage Soars On “18 Years”
Abby Sage first appeared on my radar earlier this year with “Holy Water,” a sophisticated indie-pop anthem that ranks as one of the year’s best debut singles. The Toronto-born, Bay Area-raised newcomer now follows it up with the equally great “18 Years.” Which is a very different kind of love song. “I will always love […]
New Video: Mozzy Ft. Shordie Shordie “So Lonely” | Rap Radar
Gangland for life. Mozzy rides for both of the homies who are here and the ones lost in his Beyond Bulletproof‘s new video featuring Shordie Shordie. In the David Camerana-directed clip, the two kick it at a plush ocean view house with the crew and reflect on their lost one’s memories. Long live all the […]
Koe Wetzel Makes Major-Label Debut With “Sundy Or Mundy”
After building a rabid following as an independent artist (he threw his own music festival in 2019), Koe Wetzel inked a deal with Columbia Records. “Sundy Or Mundy” is the 27-year-old’s first release as a major-label artist and it’s a perfect introduction to his anything-goes approach to genre, which falls somewhere between rock, hip-hop and […]
Ingrid Andress Drops Drinking Song “Waste Of Lime”
Ingrid Andress Interview Breakout country star Ingrid Andress released her debut LP, Lady Like, in March, but she’s already back with a new single for the summer. “Waste Of Lime,” a rowdy drinking song that interpolates The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” is essentially about your bar crush leaving you high and dry. “We had some fun, […]
Ness Nite Announces New Album 'Killing Chiron': Hear "Unusual"
Ness Nite’s 2018 full-length Dream Girl was one of those quietly confident collections that spoke volumes. Highlights like “Flex On Me” and “Tightrope” blurred together influences from rap, R&B, and beyond without making a big show of their eclecticism. It was music that drew you in through sheer force of personality rather than getting up […]