Dennis Thomas has died at the age of 70. A representative for Kool & the Gang confirmed the news, stating that Thomas (known as Dee Tee) “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Saturday morning. No cause of death has been revealed. “An original member of Kool & the Gang, Dennis was known as the […]
Brian May Calls Anti-Vaxxers, Including Eric Clapton, 'Fruitcakes'
Brian May considers Eric Clapton one of his “heroes,” but that doesn’t mean he’s okay with anti-vaxxers. During an interview with The Independent, the Queen guitarist labelled anti-vax rock stars “fruitcakes,” including Clapton, Verve’s Richard Ashcroft and Stone Roses’ Ian Brown, who all have said they won’t play shows that require “COVID passports” to gain admission. […]
Video: Boldy James, The Alchemist “Turpentine/Steel Wool” | Rap Radar
Boldy and Al are on the way. Boldy James and The Alchemist share a two-for-one off theirBo Jackson LP, dropping August 13. Cruising through a desert out West, Boldy lights up in the passenger seat while The Alchemist grabs the wheel. Drive slow homies.
Video: Troy Ave “Love With The Paper” | Rap Radar
Love checks. Troy Ave questions true love in the video to his new single, “Love With The Paper”. Accompanied with a compilation of photos with ransom women, Troy Ave reflects on past relationships, its authenticity while out and about. “Love With The Paper” follows Troy Ave’s previous single, “Money Dance (1-2-3)“
Vince Staples “Got ‘Em”
Got ’em! Coming off the release of his self-titled album, Vince Staples, the Long Beach MC catches wreck with his contribution to the Pokemon 25: The Red EP. Over LeKen Taylor’s knocking beat, Vince whisks through his witty flow and name drops characters from the famous animated video game. “Got ‘Em” is one of the […]
Live Nation Gives Artists Option to Require Vaccination Proof at Concerts | SPIN
Live Nation, the world’s largest entertainment company, announced in a new “best practices” document that artist teams will be allowed to require concert attendees to provide proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results for entry into its venues. The new rule goes into effect on October 4, and it was already implemented at Lollapalooza […]
Chvrches and John Carpenter Remix Each Other's Songs | SPIN
Synth-pop group, Chvrches, and multi-faceted creator, John Carpenter, teamed to remix each other’s songs. They are available digitally now and will be released on 7” vinyl on December 10. Carpenter took Chvrches’ recent single “Good Girls,” from their forthcoming album, Screen Violence, and gave it a bit more edge. It still has the dream-pop vibe […]
Video: Slim Thug “With Me Tonight” | Rap Radar
It’s going down. You can be anywhere in the world, but you’re here with Slim Thug in his new video. For his SDS Vibes’ closing track, H-Town’s boss spends an evening with his main chick. He rides through the city in his Maybach SUV, gets a little head action in his convertible, and caps off […]
NLE Choppa Off Top Freestyle | Rap Radar
The real. NLE Choppa is the latest rapper at the plate for the latest episode of Revolt’s Off Top. Basking under a spotlight, the Memphis Titan comes out swinging over Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” and delivers street tales and endless bars full of bravado.
Video: Bino Rideaux Ft. Mustard, BlueBucksClan “Creepin” | Rap Radar
Immedjately! Fresh off the release of his SixTape 2 with BLXST, Bino Rideaux takes it to the players club in his new video featuring BlueBucksClan and Mustard. Over Mustard’s delicate keys and thumping claps, Bino and the L.A. rap duo hit the strip club where they make it rain and act out scenes from the […]