Sara Bareilles Rolls Out ‘Fire’ Sara Bareilles makes a surprise appearance in this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a song she wrote 16 years ago. “Little Voice” is the theme song of Apple’s similarly-titled TV series (due July 10) and it’s essentially about self-belief. “It’s everything I am and what I’m not, and all […]
Bettye LaVette – “Strange Fruit” (Billie Holiday Cover)
On her forthcoming album Blackbirds, 74-year-old soul singer Bettye LaVette covers songs recorded by the legendary Black female artists that came before her: Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Della Reese, Ruth Brown. And now she’s shared her rendition of “Strange Fruit,” the powerful anti-lynching anthem popularized by Billie Holiday. “It really is horrifying that […]
Lindsey Lomis Makes Major Label Debut With “Feel”
After generating millions of streams as an independent artist, Lindsey Lomis makes her major label debut with “Feel.” And the 17-year-old comes out swinging. “Feel” is a hook-filled, instantly catchy pop song with enough edge and attitude to set her apart from the crowd. “Did you just call to say you hate me? I swear […]
GWAR's JiZMak Da Gusha Praises Graffiti on Robert E Lee Statue: 'This Is Great'
After days after a Change.org petition encouraged the city of Richmond to take down the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and replace it with late GWAR singer Oderus Urungus, a member of the band went down to scope things. JiZMak Da Gusha headed down to the site of the statue to check things out. […]
New Music: DaBaby Ft. Roddy Ricch “Rockstar (Black Lives Matter Remix)
BLM 4 Life. DaBaby revisits his hit in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Driven by his personal experiences with the law, the controversial hitmaker sounds off on the current events and the boys in blue with a new verse. Earlier this week, the track topped the Billboard 100 charts giving DaBaby his first […]
New Music: Buju Banton “Blessed”
We blessed. Hot off the announcement of his Upside Down album on June 26, Buju counts his blessings on its latest single. Spreading love throughout, the Dancehall legend gives hope and sheds light during these dark times. Tell them wi blessed.
New Music: Lil Keed Ft. Gunna “Fox 5”
Free homicide. Lil Keed and Gunna adapt to their environment on their new release. Reporting live from Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta, the two ATLiens floss and bring the smoke to anyone who wants it. No fake news here.
Gucci Mane Says He's Leaving Atlantic Records
Gucci Mane has announced that he no longer wants to be a part of his longtime label, Atlantic Records. “Leaving #AtlanticRecords July 3rd these crackers polite racist #SoIcySummer,” he posted on Twitter on Thursday (June 11), which has now been deleted from the rapper’s feed. (You can find a screenshot of it here.) Despite removing […]
YG Releases Video for 'FTP' From Black Lives Matter Protest in Hollywood
Last week, YG released “FTP,” which if you can’t figure out the tone, just look a little bit further. Anyway, the Los Angeles-based rapper spoke at a Black Lives Matter rally/march in Hollywood this past Sunday, delivering a powerful speech in just under three or so minutes. That moment, and other footage from the march, […]
Young Ejecta – “Call My Name”
Young Ejecta, the duo of singer Leanne Macomber and producer Joel Ford, are returning later this month with the new album Ride Lonesome, inspired in part by Ford’s move to Los Angeles and Macomber’s Texan background. They shared pulsing lead single “Crayon Cactus” last month, and now they’re following it up with the twinkling synthpop […]