BLM As tensions continue to build over George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery’s deaths, Papoose sends his condolences to all with his “Tribute”. Over a Tavares “Out of the Picture” sample, famously used on 50 Cent’s “Many Men”, Pap runs through the alphabet and pays his respects to the countless victims one-by-one. United we stand…divided we […]
New Music: Terrace Martin Ft. Denzel Curry, Daylyt, Kamasi Washington, G Perico “Pig Feet”
To protect at all cost comes Terrace Martin and his new single featuring Denzel Curry, Daylyt, Kamasi Washington, and G Perico. Produced by Terrace Martin, Trevor Lawrence Jr., and Marlon Williams, with Kamasi Washington on the sax, Denzel Curry, Daylyt, and G Perico lament on police brutality and the racism that’s dividing the nation. The […]
SPIN to Observe Music Industry Blackout on Tuesday | SPIN
The past week has witnessed a world-historical boiling point for unrest in America. Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer, people have been confronted with issues that have been around since this country was born. In conjunction with the rest of the music industry, SPIN will be honoring the blackout and […]
Ricky Martin Releases Mellow ‘Pausa’ EP
Ricky Martin’s long-awaited 11th LP was originally going to be called Movimiento. He had a change of heart when the COVID-19 crisis hit and decided to split it into two halves — Pausa and Play. The first installment arrived on Saturday (May 30) and it is largely mellow and contemplative, while the second (due in […]
TWICE Drops ‘MORE & MORE’ Mini-Album
A Beginner’s Guide To TWICE K-Pop continues to break new ground around the world in 2020. Agust D just landed the highest-charting album by a solo K-Pop artist with D-2, BLACKPINK landed a collaboration with Lady Gaga and BTS… well, everything they do is historic. Joining this elite group is TWICE. The K-Pop girl group […]
Metallica To Stream 1997 Salt Lake City Show Tonight With 2 Encores
For this week’s #MetallicaMondays, Metallica are going back to the Load era and streaming their Jan. 2, 1997 show in Salt Lake City, Utah. The show, part of “Pour Touring Me” and featuring Korn, was a day-late New Year’s celebration that went on for 20 total songs, including an impressive two encores. The group kicked the […]
New Music: Conway The Machine “Front Lines”
Conway The Machine hits the “Front Lines” on his new release produced by Beat Butcha. Using the anger and pain from the senseless killings of unarmed blacks and the racial tensions across the country, the Griselda MC rallies behind his people, echoes “Fuck The Police”, and chimes in on clout chasers and rats. Premiered by […]
LL Cool J Responds to Racism With New Rap
From the desk of Mr. Smith. As the hip-hop community continue to voice their support for George Floyd, Uncle L plays his part with an a cappella rhyme. Donning a dark skully and a Black Lives Matter hoodie, Jack The Ripper addresses the police killing of George Floyd, and the ongoing police brutality, racism and […]
Julie Bergan Goes “Commando” On New Banger
After establishing herself as one of the biggest pop stars in Norway, Julie Bergan is ready to take the next step with “Commando.” A fiery club banger about asserting your independence, the 26-year-old’s latest is jam-packed with hooks and attitude. “You think you’re acting like a man, you’re playing dirty,” she begins the song. “You […]
Josef Bansuelo, Former 7Seconds Bassist, Dies
Josef Bansuelo, who played bass in famed hardcore band 7Seconds for a brief period, has died. The band confirmed the news on their Facebook page. Bansuelo performed with the band on their New Wind and Praise album and EP respectively in 1986 and 1987, replacing Steve You. Per singer Kevin Seconds, the cause of death was cancer. “I just […]