The day after Paul McCartney shared a poignant statement about the protests stemming from George Floyd’s murder, Ringo Starr added his own thoughts to his Beatles bandmate’s message. “As my brother Paul said The Beatles always stood for equal rights&justice and I’ve never stopped working for peace&love ever since,” he tweeted, sharing McCartney’s statement. “#blacklivesmatter,#peaceispossible-I send my […]
New Music: Dizzy Wright “Police Can’t See Me Alive”
No justice, no peace. Dizzy Wright’s a dead man walking on his response to the killing of George Floyd. On his self-produced record, Dizzy laments on the difficulties of being black during racial tensions and the ongoing police brutality across the country. Black lives matter.
New Video: Maino “I Can’t Breathe” | Rap Radar
This is AmeriKKKa. Just days after the killing of George Floyd, Maino wasted no time tweighing in on the tragic situation. Accompanied by archive footage, and some of this week’s protests across the country, Maino tackles the injustices in the black community for the powerful track’s new video. Breathe easy.
New Music: Chevy Woods “Hands On The Dashboard”
Mr. Officer. As the world continues to question the motives of police, Chevy Woods sounds off on his new record. Laying the voices for both himself and the officer, the Taylor Gang member narrates the never ending story of a racially motivated traffic stop.
Bill Maher Tells Killer Mike to Run for Office on 'Real Time'
It’s been a busy week for Killer Mike. Last Friday, he delivered a moving speech directed at protestors in Atlanta and popped up to chime in on social issues, including New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ anti-kneeling stance. Oh yeah, he and El-P finally released RTJ4 this week. Killer Mike appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher where they […]
New Music: Styles P, Pharoahe Monch, Marco Polo “Same Shit Different Toilet”
Same ‘ol shit. Styles P, Pharoahe Monch and Marco Polo come together during these times of need. Driven by New York-based producer Marco Polo’s booming drums and eerie pianos, Monch sets it off with his politically-charged raps, while Styles P follows suit responding to the ongoing injustice across America.
Pearl Jam Share Previously Unreleased Censored Version of 'Jeremy' Video
To mark National Wear Orange Day, also known as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, takes place today (June 5), and Pearl Jam marked the occasion by going deep into their archives. In 1992, the band released its upsetting, multiple-VMA-winning video for “Jeremy,” which was apparently only an edited version. In honor of National Wear Orange Day, Pearl Jam […]
New Video: Philthy Rich “Stand Out” | Rap Radar
Bottoms up! Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Philthy Rich is simply enjoying life in his new music video. Down in the 305, the Oakland rapper kicks it with his main squeeze at the crib, cruises South Beach in his drop-top convertible and hits the shores popping bottles of Belaire with a couple of shorties. Cheers!
New Video: Don Trip “I Wish” | Rap Radar
Look out! Don’t even try it with Don Trip on his brand new single produced by Bandplay. In the accompanying video, the Memphis rapper turns his house upside down for a game with Nerf Blasters with his kids. Got ’em!
Eves Karydas Returns With Relatable Bop “Complicated”
Eves Karydas has been on my radar since at least 2015 when she went by Eves The Behavior. Since then, the Aussie alt-pop singer has released a steady stream of very good singles and dropped a well-received album called Summerskin in 2018. She now returns with a high-relatable, sing-along bop called “Complicated,” This is essentially […]