Ever since BTS announced they were taking a break back in June, the different members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — have been steadily branching out. J-Hope released a solo album Jack In The Box in July, and V joined the docuseries In The Soop: Friendcation. Now, BTS leader RM has […]
Kendrick Lamar “We Cry Together” Film
Fuck you, fuck me. After much anticipation, Kendrick Lamar officially releases the short-film and music video, “We Cry Together” co-starring actress and the song’s featured artist, Taylour Paige. Co-directed by Jake Schreier, Dave Free, Kendrick Lamar, the clip centers Kendrick and Taylour in the midst of a domestic dispute. They trade abusive comments, harsh obscenities, […]
Cakes Da Killa – “Svengali”
For well over a decade, the New Jersey rapper Cakes Da Killa has been making a sharp, expressive, outwardly queer form of club-rap. In the past few years, he’s been on a serious run, tapping into a deep and resonant hip-house sound on his two Muvaland EPs. This fall, Cakes will follow those EPs with […]
Stream Ari Lennox’s New Surprise EP Away Message
Three years ago, the Washington, DC-born R&B singer released her debut album Shea Butter Baby on J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Since then, Lennox has been on a steep ascent, and she’s joined a whole generation of sleek-but-heartfelt R&B artists. Next week, Lennox will follow Shea Butter Baby with her long-awaited sophomore LP Age/sex/location, and she […]
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. 21 Savage “Way Past Luck”
Another one. Everything is picture perfect in DJ Khaled’s new video “Way Past Luck” featuring 21 Savage. Directed by Christian Sutton, Khaled and 21 Savage invite viewers on the set as they partake in photoshoots in front of a green screen, inside a Maybach, and chopping it up with the crew before taking off in […]
Video: Babyface Ft. Ella Mai “Keep On Fallin”
Your highness. Ella Mai finds her Prince Charming in Babyface’s new music video, “Keep On Fallin”, their recent collaboration. Shot at the historic Malibu estate Villa De Leon, the Ava Rikki-directed clip takes place during the Regency-era where Babyface ushers princess Ella Mai at a lavish dinner where she is courted. The clip also stars […]
Video: Latto “It’s Givin”
Copy that. Hot off her “It’s Givin” performance at the VMAs, Latto bosses up in he official music video for the female anthem. Directed by Chandler Less, the eye-catching clip centers Latto showcasing her dance moves at the office, holding business meetings in the board room, and spread out on a copy machine. The clip […]
2022 MTV VMAS Performances
All hail the Queen! MTV celebrated music’s biggest videos with this year’s Video Music Awards. The 2022 MTV VMAs took place live at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with co-hosts LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow. This year, Nicki Minaj was presented the prestiges Vanguard Award. Nicki opened award presentation with […]
Editors – “Vibe”
Next month, UK rockers Editors are set to release EBM, their first full-length project with Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass. The band has already shared a smattering of singles, including “Heart Attack,” “Karma Climb,” and “Kiss.” Now, Editors are back with an ominous-sounding party anthem, appropriately titled “Vibe.” Layering clattering percussion over strobing synths […]
Ari Lennox Ft. Summer Walker “Queen Space”
All hail the Queens. Ari Lennox and Summer Walker reunite at the throne with their latest collaboration, “Queen Space”. Co-produced by Elite, Dre Pickney, and Ron Gilmore, R&B’s royalty praise their self-worth and their high standards on all levels. Fellas listen up. “Queen Space” follows Ari Lennox’s “Hoodie” and “Pressure” and are all off her […]