Lorne Malvo is the name of Billy Bob Thornton’s character in the first season of the Fargo TV show, a sociopathic killer who serves as the story’s big bad. Lorne Malvo is also the name of a French screamo band who apparently have great taste in television. Their musical preferences are pretty awesome as well, […]
Lil Wayne – "NFL" (Feat. Gudda Gudda & Hoodybaby)
Lil Wayne is the sort of voracious sports fan for whom a song called “NFL” might come about organically. He goes hard for the Green Bay Packers and has been dropping references to athletes into his raps for years. One of my favorite lines on Da Drought 3 is a reference to former Philadelphia Eagles […]
TRAAMS – “Intercontinental Radio Waves”
Back in August, the UK indie rock trio TRAAMS returned from a five-year hiatus with a stark, propulsive, confident 10-minute banger of a single called “The Greyhound.” A song like that is a great way to announce to the world that you’re back in business. Today, TRAAMS have followed up on that announcement with another […]
New Music: Sevyn Streeter Ft. Davido “Kissez”
Kisses for you. Sevyn Streeter shares kisses on her brand new single featuring Davido. For her latest release, Sevyn puckers up to the dance-infused production, while Afrobeat superstar Davido seals it with a kiss.
Halsey and Bernie Sanders Sit Down to Discuss Wealth Tax and Billionaires
Way back on Sept. 30 — which may as well be eons ago but in reality was the day after the first presidential debate — Halsey sat down with former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for the first in what she bills as an “intimate conversation to discuss the future of America, some of the […]
Mick Fleetwood Recreates Viral 'Dreams' TikTok
Nathan Apodaca single-handedly tripled the sales of Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit “Dreams” when his TikTok went viral a couple weeks ago. For those unaware, the clip shows Apodaca skateboarding down the street and lip-syncing the song between swigs of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice straight from the container. The band gave his performance a thumbs up by […]
Megan Thee Stallion “Savage” + “Don’t Stop” On SNL | Rap Radar
Protect Black Women Megan The Stallion delivered a powerful performance on the season premiere of SNL last night (October 3), hosted by Chris Rock. Using her debut appearance to advocate the fight for Black women against violence, Megan performed her “Savage (Remix)” on a black-and-white stage with “Protect Black Women” inscribed behind her. Mid way […]
New Video: Lil Duval Ft. T.I. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” | Rap Radar
No worries. Lil Duval turns the frowns upside down with his uplifting release featuring T.I. Over a sample of Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 hit, Lil Duval and TIP pull up in a Rolls Royce and spreads good vibes throughout the islands. They kick in front of a backdrop scribbled in “rich” and “broke” and mingle with […]
New Music: Jhene Aiko “Vote”
Rock the vote. Jhene Aiko focuses on her vote with her new single recorded for ABC sitcom Black-ish. Produced by Mitymaose, Jhene sings the importance of voting and living out her right to do so by any means. The powerful record will air during Sunday’s (October 4) one hour election special of Black-ish and The […]
Album Review: Mariah Carey’s ‘The Rarities’
Mimi’s ‘Vision Of Love’ Turns 30 A great artist has hits. A truly extraordinary one has those as well as hidden treasures that extend to the deepest, darkest recesses of their discography. And then there’s Mariah Carey, who has 19 chart-toppers, beloved deep cuts and an album worth of flawless material sitting in the vault. […]