When Rick Rubin first met the Beastie Boys, he was still a student and DJ at New York University. But after meeting Ad-Rock, Mike D, and the late Adam Yauch aka MCA, who were then all in high school, little did they know that the Beastie Boys’ debut, Licensed to Ill, would be the historic […]
New Video: Tee Grizzley “The Smartest Intro” | Rap Radar
Bow down. Tee Grizzley brings “The Smartest Intro” right before our eyes with the video to his The Smartest LP’s opening track. Directed by Ben Marc, the video finds the Detroit rapper repping for the family while seated at a throne on a floor full of money and a stripper and at the table of […]
Katy Perry’s “Daisies” Gets An Oliver Heldens Remix
Katy Perry’s Lead Singles Ranked Slow but steady wins the race. That’s the approach that Katy Perry and Capitol Records have taken with “Daisies,” the lead single from her much-anticipated 5th album, and it seems to be working. After a hefty second week stumble (which is completely normal for a fan-fueled, new release), the uplifting […]
Queen Becomes Third Rock Band to Appear on UK Stamps
For the third time in history, the UK’s Royal Mail is honoring a legendary band by issuing a set of stamps. After the Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in 2016, Queen will now be seeing their faces in mailboxes in July. The 13-stamp set — featuring eight legendary album covers, a classic photo of […]
Metallica to Stream 2008 Concert From Madrid
As has been the custom in recent months, Metallica will air another #MetallicaMondays show from their vault. This week, they’re taking a trip back to May 2008 where they performed at Auditorio John Lennon in Madrid. “Of course, we played the hits, but you’ll also catch a couple deep cuts including “Bleeding Me” and “Devil’s Dance,” […]
New Video: G-Eazy “Nostalgia Cycle” | Rap Radar
Whoa, oh, oh. G-Eazy scribbles his past up in the hypnotic tune off his Everything’s Strange Here, set for this Friday (June 26). In the whimsical clip, Gerald dons a green wool sweater in front of a matching backdrop and sings regrets of drug addiction and one night stands. Can’t forget, but you wouldn’t understand.
New Video: Slim Thug “Vet” | Rap Radar
Protect Slim at all costs. Slim Thug’s a true “Vet” in his Thug Life‘s new music video. From inside his home studio to the driver side of his luxury car, Slim checks off his accomplishments while showcasing his ice, real estate property, and archive footage and photos. Legend.
New Video: Fredo Bang “Receipts” | Rap Radar
Check the receipts. Fredo Bang’s shows and proves on his new single, “Receipts”. In the accompanying video, Fredo runs down his stripes earned from the streets and questions others’ credibility while flexing his bands and cars inside his garage. Copy that.
Sam Fischer & Kane Brown Team Up For “This City” Remix
Sam Fischer Interview Sam Fischer’s “This City” is the unexpected viral hit that won’t quit. Initially released in 2018, the stripped-back ballad caught fire on TikTok last year and suddenly started to take off on other streaming services. Since then, the song has been embraced by multiple radio formats and remixed several times. The latest […]
New Video: NBA YoungBoy “Death Enclaimed” | Rap Radar
YoungBoy Never Broke Again takes a moment to recollect in the video to his latest single. Inside his crib, NBA YoungBoy touches on his most recent headlines including his home robbery, the arrival of his newborn, fatherhood, and more.