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. Remember Jesse McCartney? It’s fine if you don’t. Nobody’s judging. McCartney — no relation to any other famous McCartney — was one […]
Video: Ab-Soul “Herbert”
Understanding Herbert Anthony. Four months after releasing his Herbert album, Ab-Soul releases the visual for the project’s title-track. Courtesy of Omar Jones, Soulo reflects on life from inside a house which projects various images and vintage photos that bring his lyrics to life. “They will never understand Herbert Anthony,” he begins on the opening verse. […]
Rick Ross, Fat Joe, The LOX “The Game”
It’s game time. Rick Ross, Fat Joe, and The Lox get their head into “The Game” with their new single for the fantasy sports contest brand, DraftKings. Produced by Buda & Grandz, Mike Kuz, and Setfree, Jada, Rozay, Joey Crack, and Pinero connect their industry and street smarts to the victories of the sport of […]
Ariana Grande Asks Fans To Stop Commenting About Her Appearance
Ariana Grande has posted a TikTok where she speaks directly to fans about the comments she’s been receiving about her appearance. “I just wanted to address your concerns about my body and talk a little bit about what it means to be a person with a body and to be seen and to be paid […]
Inside The Presley Family And What Priscilla And Elvis’ Marriage Was Really Like
Elvis Presley went by many names. “The King” was one of them. This man became one of the most famous musicians of his time and went on to cement himself in history. He and his wife Priscilla and their daughter Lisa Marie became America’s first family in a way. But with all of that fame […]
Video: Reuben Vincent Ft. REASON, Stacy Barthe “Bottle Service”
Don off the Julio. Jamla and Roc Nation’s Reuben Vincent drinks the pain away for his “Bottle Service” music video featuring REASON and Stacy Barthe. Directed by 12, the Charlotte MC depicts his early years and the effects of alcoholism that plagued his home. “I resemble my daddy, he loved this bottle, raps Reuben. “More […]
Video: Amine, KAYTRANADA Ft. Pharrell “4EVA”
That means forever. After announcing their upcoming album, KAYTRAMINE, rapper Amine and producer KAYTRANADA kick this off with their “4EVA” single featuring Pharrell Williams. In the accompanying video, Amine and KAYTRANADA groove in front of a backdrop full of animated images. “Forever like André say / Champagne and lemon with the Bombay, bae,” raps Amine. […]
Juan Wauters – “Modus Operandi” (Feat. Frankie Cosmos)
Uruguayan indie singer-songwriter Juan Wauters has a new album called Wandering Rebel on the way. Today he’s sharing its latest single, a duet with Frankie Cosmos’ Greta Kline called “Modus Operandi.” The song is a string-laden ’70s pop throwback, and it has a video by Fatos Marishta featuring Wauters and Kline wandering Montevideo and NYC […]
Video: Davido “Unavailable”
The King has returned. Davido makes his triumphant return home in his “Unavailable” music video. In the festive clip directed by Dammy Twitch, the King of Afrobeat takes us through Nigeria where he parties with his people to the sounds of his uplifting and celebratory lyrics. “I’m Changing my life I got my momma proud […]
Midwife & Vyva Melinkolya – “Miss America”
Next month, Midwife and Angel Diaz, leader of the Louisville screamo band Vyva Melinkolya, will release their new collaborative LP Orbweaving. The two of them met when Diaz came to New Mexico for a recording residency at Madeline Johnston’s studio. We’ve already posted the lush eight-minute lead single “NMP,” and now Midwife and Vyva Melinkolya […]