Damon Albarn first made a name for himself in the ’90s as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the band Blur. Proving he wasn’t a one-trick pony, he then created the animated band Gorillaz, which has become one of the most popular bands in the world since releasing “Clint Eastwood” in 2001. Last week […]
Damon Albarn Shares 'Polaris' From Upcoming Solo Album | SPIN
Damon Albarn has released the second song off his upcoming solo album, The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows. Titled “Polaris,” the song comes with a live performance clip that is shot in black-and-white and sees the Blur/Gorillaz musician perform with a string quartet. The video is the first in a series of short […]
Video: Grip Ft. Wara “Gutter” | Rap Radar
Get a Grip. Fresh off his deal with Shady Records, East Atlanta rapper Grip brings the “Gutter” raps with his new single featuring Wara. Anchored by a sonic beat and in a distilled voice, the two ATLiens go ham with their bars during a tripped-out psych evaluation. Congrats!
Lana Del Rey Pushes Back 'Blue Banisters,' Teases New Song
Lana Del Rey fans are going to have to find another soundtrack for their 4th of July festivities this year. After revealing that her upcoming album, Blue Banisters, was slated for a July 4 release, the singer-songwriter took to Instagram on Saturday night to break the news that it’s now “TBD.” But it wasn’t all […]
Pop Smoke “Outro”
Pop Smoke speaks. The late Pop Smoke is set to release his self-titled and next posthumous album, Pop Smoke on July 16, and shares the final number with the “Outro”. Ending the 17-track LP, is a 30 second speech from Pop where he encourages the youth to stay focused on accomplishing their goals. Reach for […]
Casanova Ft. Popcaan “Deserve You”
Well deserve. Casanova, who’s awaiting trial for his RICO case, takes it to the Caribbean on his new single featuring Popcaan. On the island-bop, Popcaan caters to the ladies and provides to those who earn it, while Casanova gets a bit of thug passion with his standout verse.
Watch Courtney Love Emotionally Cover Britney Spears' 'Lucky'
Yesterday, the New Yorker published an extensive investigative piece about Britney Spears’ conservatorship. Courtney Love spoke to journalist Ronan Farrow about her encounters with the infamous Hollywood figure Sam Lutfi (she calls him a “street hustler” in the article) and business manager Lou Taylor. “An honor to speak to an honorable man. Speak again soon,” she tweeted […]
Video: Trae Tha Truth “Freestyle” | Rap Radar
Still got it. Trae Tha Truth gives his 48 Hours After‘s “Freestyle” its rightful video. Pulling up in a plethora of vibrant Caddies, Trae lets the speakers bump from the trunk for a quick set of bars. This should be played at high volume.
Video: Dizzy Wright “My Mind Keep Telling Me” | Rap Radar
Turn me up. Dizzy Wright gets his mind right in his brand new music video, “My Mind Keep Telling Me”. Shot by Vehgus, the Funk Volume MC out of Sin City drops countless noteworthy bars over mellow flutes. Dizzy rocks out during a jam session with a band and dances all the way from the […]
Juelz Santana “Biggie Voice”
Ay! Juelz Santana’s back and brings the spirit of the late B.I.G. with his “Biggie Voice”. On the track, the Harlem rapper brings the machine gun funk and references the late rapper and holding the block down. If you don’t know, now you know. Last year, the Dipset member released his #FreeSantana tape, finished a […]