Last month, Little Dragon, the Swedish band who don’t fit into any easy genre categories, released a single called “Slugs Of Love.” At the time, they presented it as a one-off single, but it’s not. Instead, it’s the title track of the new Little Dragon LP. Slugs Of Love, Little Dragon’s follow-up to last year’s […]
BJ The Chicago Kid Ft. Cory Henry “Forgot Your Name”
Never forget. BJ The Chicago Kid is lost in love on his brand new single, “Forgot Your Name” featuring Cory Henry. Produced by Yeti Beats, the Chi-Town crooner details his experience of falling head over heels with a new love interest. “This song is inspired by that feeling of meeting someone at a bar and […]
Missy Elliott Inducted In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Let me work it. Missy Elliott is on her way to The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. On Wednesday (May 3), the prestigious Cleveland-based music museum revealed the inductee from their Class of 2023 including the rap icon, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine, The Spinners, and more. […]
EP: Iman Nunez ‘What’s Next’
On to the next one. Iman Nunez’s focused on his latest project, What’s Next. For his latest two-pack, produced by Haysuse, the Yonkers lyricist addresses the haters with “Growing Pains” featuring Dizzy Banko before boasting his grind and success on “Coast”. What’s Next is Iman Nunez’s first project since last year’s 6-track EP, Rosedale.
Jam City – “Wild N Sweet” (Feat. Empress Of)
Later this month, the UK dance producer Jam City will release the new collab-heavy album Jam City Presents EFM. We’ve already posted “Redd St. Turbulence,” with Show Me The Body’s Julian Cashwan Pratt, and “Times Square,” with Aidan. Today, Jam City has teamed up with Empress Of for the new song “Wild N Sweet.” Jam […]
The Number Ones: T.I.’s “Live Your Life” (Feat. Rihanna)
In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. In 2005, computer screens around the world lit up with the image of a goofy-looking kid doing an even goofier chair-dance to […]
Video: Cordae “The Water (Freestyle)”
Konnichiwa, bitches! Something is in “The Water” in the Far East and it’s Cordae and his latest freestyle. In the accompanying clip, the D.M.V. rapper takes in everything the city of Tokyo has to offer while performing his introspective raps. “I ain’t tryna be fifty and full of regrets, swim in a pool of success […]
Video: Talib Kweli, Madlib Ft. Seun Kuti, Cassper Nyovest “Nat Turner”
Black Star power. Talib Kweli and producer Madlib fight for freedom and justice in their powerful music video, “Nat Turner” featuring Sean Kuti and Cassper Nyovest. Spotted at the Black Star Gate in Accra, Ghana, the Jabu Nkosi-directed visual, Talib and Cassper deliver their powerful messages related to decades of oppression and resilience. “Going back […]
Video: Brent Faiyaz “Rolling Stone”
Follow me. Brent Faiyaz is making moves in his new music video, “Rolling Stone”. Directed by Lonewolf and Mark Peaced, the film noir visual trails Brent venturing through a dark and mysterious city. “I’m rich as fuck and I ain’t nothing at the same time / People hate me and they love me at the […]
Strange Ranger – “She’s On Fire”
Philly’s Strange Ranger have announced a new album, Pure Music, which follows their 2021 No Light In Heaven mixtape and 2019’s Remembering The Rockets. Out July 21, Pure Music features the previously released “Rain So Hard” and the official lead single, the percussive “She’s On Fire,” which is out today with a video directed by […]