This year may be a disaster for the music biz, but that doesn’t (obviously) mean that 2019 wasn’t. Last year, a number of artists made a shit-ton of money on the strength of touring. Billboard shared its ranking of last year’s highest-paid musicians, and the Rolling Stones top the list. The band made $65 million last year, including […]
New Video: Nino Man Ft. Dave East “Look At Me” | Rap Radar
Look and listen. All the focus is on Nino Man in his Hungry For Success 3‘s new video co-starring Dave East. Accompanied with animated subtitles, the two Harlem MCs are centered in a gathering full of drinks, women, and nothing but good vibes.
New Video: Philthy Rich “Pouring Rose” | Rap Radar
R.I.P. Dre Feddi. Philthy Rich pours out a little liquor in the latest music video off his Real Hate LP. In tribute to Dre Freddi, the Oakland rapper reflects in front of a projected mural of his late friend, a floral of roses, and pops Belaire Rose at an outdoor gathering with friends, food, and […]
Carlie Hanson Gets Real On “Good Enough”
Carlie’s ‘Stealing All My Friends’ Carlie Hanson has really kicked it up a notch in 2020. The 20-year-old started the year on a high with “Daze Inn” and then followed it up with the equally-great, addiction-themed “Stealing All My Friends.” The breakout star now makes it three perfect pop songs in a row with “Good […]
1200 Slim Delivers Big On Latest Joint “Tik Tok”
Slim 1200, is a fast emerging rapper from Houm, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia who crafts the trendiest tracks for the masses. His latest contribution to the genre is a teaser track off his new album Revelations. Titled “Tik Tok,” it naturally showcases 1200 Slim’s natural charisma paired with his in-touch-with-the-real narrative, giving him all the […]
Another ‘Smile’ Gem: Katy Perry’s Moving “What Makes A Woman”
Katy Reveals ‘Smile’ Tracklist Katy Perry’s Smile arrives next week (on August 28, to be exact), but she still has a couple of surprises up her frilly sleeve. The pop icon rolls out “What Makes A Woman” today and it’s a moving ballad about the divine feminine. “Is it the way I talk sweet? The […]
Triathalon – “Garden 2” & “Alone”
Brooklyn-via-Savannah indie-rock trio Triathalon have announced a new EP called Sleep Cycle. It’s the inaugural release of Dead Oceans’ new Friends Of series, which will also feature releases from Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson, Julie Byrne and Trayer Tryon, Annie Truscott and Jay Som, and more. And along with the announcement, Triathalon have shared two […]
New Music: RZA Ft. Ghostface Killa “Fighting For Equality”
The Wu’s coming through. The RZA and Ghostface battle for equality on their new collaboration inspired by the upcoming film, Cut Throat City. Over the Abbott’s cinematic production, RZA tackles racial injustice and oppression with his opening verse. Ghostface narrates a tale of a criminal who adapts to a life of crime during the current […]
Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin – “Dollar Dr. Dream”
You love to see smart, thoughtful indie rappers finding each other and linking up. For the past few years, Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin have been carving out parallel paths, releasing a whole lot of music and finding their audiences. Today, they’ve come together on a new single called “Dollar Dr. Dream.” The Alabama-born Pink […]
Manchester Arena Bomber's Brother Sentenced to 55 Years in Jail
The brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber was sentenced to a minimum of 55 years of jail time for the murder of 22 people on Thursday (Aug. 20), according to the Guardian. Hashem Abedi, 23, helped his older brother Salman Abedi plan the terror attack during an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017. […]