Turnt up off a lick. Ray Vaughn and Ab-Soul connect on their new collaboration, “Sandcastles”. Over a hard knocking beat, the two TDE artists showcase their lyrical prowess with their energetic deliveries in the Jacob Rink-directed video. “The golden child, either way, I’m still the man of the house,” raps Ray from a beach surrounded […]
The Number Ones: Fergie’s “London Bridge”
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. What hath “Hollaback Girl” wrought? In the first half of the ’00s, when rap and R&B utterly dominated the pop charts, it […]
Rihanna Super Bowl LVII Performance
Oh baby! Photo: Doug Mills After nearly five years since her last performance, Rihanna returned to the stage for Apple Music’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 12) at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Dressed in an oversized red jumpsuit, the pop icon opened her 13-minute performance perched on a floating stage […]
Del La Soul’s Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54
R.I.P. Trugoy The Dove. One third of iconic rap trio De La Soul, Trugoy The Dove has unexpectedly passed away. On Sunday (Feb. 12), the rap group’s publicist confirmed the tragic news of the rapper, born David Jude Jolicoeur. He was 54 years old. The cause of death has not been revealed but Trugoy has […]
Cardi B & Offset McDonald’s Commerical
We’re loving it. Cardi B and Offset celebrate Valentine’s Day in McDonald’s new ad, Knowing Their Meals, which was aired during commercial break of Super Bowl LVII In the 30 second spot, various couples recite their favorite orders from the fast food chain. “He likes a Quarter Pounder and a Hi-C,” says Cardi B. “He […]
Zulu – “We’re More Than This”
Tonight, the Show Me The Body/Jesus Piece/Scowl/Zulu tour touches down in Richmond. Reports from last night’s Philly opener have been tremendous, and I will tell you what, I am ready for this shit. I need it. A bunch of the bands on that tour have new music coming out, and LA hardcore avengers Zulu have […]
Video: K Camp Ft. B-Lovee “Pretty Ones”
Look. K Camp is in the presence of great company on his new single featuring B-Lovee. In the grainy music video, the two hit the outdoor basketball courts in New York and parading in the abundance of eye-candy. “You like it nasty, huh?, raps K Camp. “Look, one time for the pretty ones / Them […]
Jon Wurster Leaves Superchunk
Drummer Jon Wurster has been a member of North Carolina institution Superchunk for a very, very long time. Wurster is one of the best drummers and busiest men in indie rock. He also plays with the Mountain Goats and Bob Mould’s band, and he’s a big part of the long-running series The Best Show, but […]
Sam Hunt – “Walmart”
It’s been three years since reluctant country superstar Sam Hunt released his sophomore album Southside, and that album came out six years after his debut Montevallo. Hunt seemed like the most exciting, up-to-date thing in Nashville when he first arrived, and he never quite decided if he wanted to be a country-industry insider or a […]
The Number Ones: Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous” (Feat. Timbaland)
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. Selling out is an art. It’s not an easy thing to do. When you come from somewhere even slightly left of center, […]