Last Friday, Killer Mike delivered a powerful, poignant speech directed at protestors in Atlanta. And on Monday night, he went on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert to expound on those points. In the segment, he discussed the speech from Friday, where he and T.I. spoke at Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ press conference after spending a day promoting […]
YG – “FTP”
Today is what the music industry called “Blackout Tuesday,” a voluntary day of silence from labels and creators in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. That’s why Stereogum has remained silent today. We don’t know whether that’s the right thing or not; there have been many conflicting opinions on it and people are interpreting […]
New Music: Papoose “Tribute”
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 […]