British R&B singer Jorja Smith has shared a new song called “By Any Means.” It serves as the lead single off of Roc Nation’s upcoming Reprise project, a compilation of protest songs to bring awareness to social justice issues, with a portion of the proceeds going to fund organizations that support victims of police brutality […]
Charlie Puth Rolls Out Haywyre Remix Of “Girlfriend”
Charlie Puth Drops ‘Girlfriend’ Charlie Puth’s “Girlfriend” is a summery delight. The self-produced bop, which evokes ’80s Prince with its sexy lyrics and elastic synths, has already racked up more than 27 million streams — a number that will rise exponentially with the arrival of the pitched-down remix. Electronic producer Haywyre works his magic on […]
Another Bop! Ava Max Drops “Who’s Laughing Now”
Ava Max Unveils ‘Heaven & Hell’ Ava Max was originally going to release “Who’s Laughing Now” in early June, but the banger got postponed due to the non-stop chaos of 2020. Happily, it was well worth the wait. Produced by Lotus IV and Cirkut, “Who’s Laughing Now” is essentially a revenge anthem. “So lonely in your bed, does […]
New Video: YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby “One Shot” | Rap Radar
Winning’s winning! YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Lil Baby shoot their shot in just one take. Sans Lil Baby, the accompanying clip finds NBA YoungBoy centered around a car race in the streets and inside a car shop for a tune up. Buckle up! The track is lifted from the upcoming Road To Fast 9 […]
New Video: Dave East “I Got 5 On It (East Mix)” | Rap Radar
New bag alert. Messing with that indo weed, Dave East rehashes his East Mixes with a new video. Laced with The Luniz’ 1995 classic, the Harlem rapper reflects on his come while kicking it with the homies and a hefty bag of green. Y’all putting in to? Dave East’s Karma 3 album is coming soon.
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande Lead 2020 MTV VMA Nominations
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande lead the nominee field for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, earning nine nods each. The ceremony is set for August 30 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center with “limited to no audience,” as detailed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The “Artist of the Year” nominees are Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, […]
Fountains of Wayne's Jody Porter Shares New Single, Announces Album
While Fountains of Wayne’s future may be put on hold, the band’s former lead guitarist is going solo…kind of. Jody Porter is teaming up with his new backing band, the Berlin Waltz, for their latest single “Sunsick Moon” and new album, Waterways, out this fall. The LP, which Porter recorded in London, features his former Fountains of Wayne bandmate […]
03 Greedo & Ron-Ron The Producer – "Home Vlone"
In the two years since 03 Greedo went to prison in Amarillo, Texas, the LA rapper has never really stopped releasing new music. Greedo has always been a prolific force, and he banked a lot of songs before beginning a 20-year sentence on drugs and weapons charges. Beyond a number of one-off singles, the resulting […]
New Music: A$AP Ferg Ft. Nicki Minaj, MadeinTYO “Move Ya Hips”
Feeling like Bishop in Juice. From Harlem to Queens, to even down in A-Town, A$AP Ferg gets the hips moving on his new banger featuring Nicki Minaj and MadeInTYO. Anchored by MadeInTYO’s infectious hook, Ferg and Nicki find themselves in the bag trading raps filled with diamonds, coastal trips, whips, Vogue covers and more. “Move […]
The War on Drugs, Robin Pecknold to Play Livestream
The War on Drugs, Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, Waxahatchee, Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen and Christopher Bear, and TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone and Jaleel Bunton will all participate in an online concert. The only price of admission? Verifying your voter registration status and, if necessary, registering. The Vote Ready Live event — set for […]