Biz Markie has reportedly been hospitalized due to complications from Type 2 diabetes. According to TMZ, the 56-year-old rapper has been receiving care at a Maryland hospital for several weeks and his condition “appears serious;” however, Markie’s rep is optimistic. “He is receiving the best care from an amazing team of medical professionals and we […]
Doja Cat Got COVID-19 After Calling Those Scared Of It 'Pussy'
Karma’s a bitch, just ask Doja Cat. During an interview with Capital Xtra, the rapper revealed that she contracted COVID-19. “I got COVID,” she confessed. “Honestly, I don’t know how this happens, but I guess I ordered something off of Postmates, and … I don’t know how I got it, but I got it … […]
Backxwash – "STIGMATA" (Feat. DeathIrl & Ada Rook)
Earlier this month, the Canadian rapper Backxwash’s new album God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It made the Polaris Prize shortlist. I’d heard the name but hadn’t gotten around to listening to it, but God Has Nothing To Do With This has been in heavy rotation for me over the […]
Katie Melua Enchants With Anti-Love Song “Airtime”
Katie Melua Announces 8th LP The return of Katie Melua is one of the few good things to happen in 2020. In June, she announced the imminent arrival of her first album of original material in seven years — the pragmatically-titled Album No. 8 (due October 16). After introducing the opus with a sweeping, passionate […]
New Video: Don Q “Blood Sweat & Tears” | Rap Radar
Pray about it. Don Q shows resilience in the accompanying video to his new single. Directed by Evol Films, the HighBridge rapper reflects on his come up while locked in a psychiatric facility and in the driver seat of his red Lamborghini. Look at him now. Highbridge the Label, Vol. 2 coming soon.
Peter Frampton, Cat Stevens, Johnny Marr and More Pay Tribute to Peter Green
Peter Green died “peacefully in his sleep” over the weekend at the age of 73, and when news broke on Saturday musicians took to social media and paid tribute to the Fleetwood Mac founding guitarist, while Mick Fleetwood remembered his “dearest friend” and bandmate in a statement. “For me, and every past and present member of Fleetwood Mac, […]
Alanis Morissette Doesn't Think She'd Be Alive Today Without Therapy
Alanis Morissette is opening up about addiction and therapy. During a recent interview with The Guardian, the singer-songwriter called herself “such an addict,” citing “work addiction, love addiction and food addiction” as her vices and revealing she has suffered from an eating disorder since childhood. Thankfully, the ’90s icon has had a positive experience with therapy throughout the […]
Peter Green, Original Fleetwood Mac Guitarist, Dies at 73
Peter Green, the original guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 73. A rep on behalf of Green’s family confirmed the news in a statement to the BBC. “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announces his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further statement will […]
New Music: Trinidad James Ft. Big K.R.I.T., CyHi The Prynce “Say It Loud (T.I.B.E.)”
All Black everything. Trinidad James screams Black excellence on his new track featuring Big. K.R.I.T. and CyHi The Prynce. Produced by Young Frye, James, CyHi, ans King Remembered In Time rap racial injustice, cultural influence and Black heritage.
New Music: Queen Naija “Pack Lite”
Bad vibes. Queen Naija highly recommends to pack light on this fair warning. With her patience running low, the Detroit vents on a rocky relationship and kindly shows her man the door. Safe travels.