Mary J. Blige is living her best life. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul closes out the year with the video for “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled. The celebratory clip finds the 50-year-old superstar looking better than ever as she parties with some of her closest friends including Diddy, Trina, Angie Martinez, Misa Hylton, and Justin Combs….
Gucci Mane has shared the music video for “Long Live Dolph,” a tribute to the late Memphis rapper Young Dolph. The visual includes photos of Gucci Mane with Dolph, as well as footage from Dolph’s recent memorial. Watch the visual, directed by Omar the Director, below. “Long Live Dolph” is the closing track on Gucci…
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are calling for peace in the wake of Drakeo the Ruler’s death. The West Coast rapper was fatally stabbed during an altercation at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival on Saturday night (Dec. 18). A grieving Snoop, who was set to close out the concert later in the…
Alabama Shakes drummer Steven William Johnson is no longer face a charge of child abuse in Limestone County, Alabama, The Associated Press reports. When reached by Pitchfork, Johnson’s attorneys Nick Lough and Marcus Helstowski shared the following statement: Steve Johnson maintained his innocence throughout the course of this entire ordeal. Just like anyone charged with…
LCD Soundsystem have canceled the final three shows of their 2021 Brooklyn Steel residency. The band announced the news in a statement on Instagram earlier today (December 19). “You all have spoken. The last three shows are cancelled,” they wrote. “You good people who want to return your tickets and try again another time have…
News Lil Durk is putting a ring on it. The Chicago rapper is engaged after proposing to his longtime girlfriend India Royale in front of a packed crowd in his hometown on Saturday night (Dec. 18). During his performance at WGCI’s Big Jam concert at the United Center, Durk brought the mother of his child…
Big Sean is exposing his issues with Kanye West. After calling him out for his “bitch ass” comments, the “Loyal to a Fault” rapper opened up about his relationship with Ye during his three-hour-long interview with “Drink Champs.” Sean, who ended his relationship with G.O.O.D. Music this year, claims Ye still owes him around $6…
RTT favorite R3HAB is back once again, this time joining forces with popular African artist Mr Eazi and Gold-certified singer/songwriter Wafia for a brand new collaboration in ‘I Wanna Run Away.’ Seamlessly blending dance, pop, and African influences, the CYBERPVNK-released single exemplifies the magic that can happen when diverse artists meet together in the studio….
Rising duo Futuristic Polar Bears have returned with a stunning new single in ‘Witchcraft,’ which arrives on our favorite NFT-fueled label Purple Fly. The sultry, progressive house heater is a collaboration with MasterCraft UK and also features vocals from Jaimes, who helps add soulful lyrics to an already uplifting track. If that wasn’t enough, the…
Krewella impressed us this year after dropping their refreshing ‘Never Been Hurt‘ release with BEAUZ. Now, the sisters are back and switching things up drastically for their second single of the year in ‘No Control,’ a collaboration with LA-based startup MADGRLL. As you’ll hear below, the record is an in-your-face banger that goes hard AF…
LCD Soundsystem have released a statement saying that they intend not to cancel the remaining dates in their Brooklyn residency, despite surging COVID-19 case numbers in New York. The band posted it Friday night (December 17), explaining that they had considered the risks against the demand for the remaining performances on December 19, 20 and…
Panasonic has announced that its Lumix GH6 camera, which was due for release in late 2021, will not be released before early 2022. No reasons have been provided to explain the delay but, like many other manufacturers, it is possible the shortage of computer chips has played a role in the delay. A notice on…
Today Boys Noize and Kelsey Lu have released an ethereal short film accompanying their intoxicating collaboration ‘Love & Validation’ off the producer’s decorated fifth studio album, +/- (pronounced Polarity). Directed by legendary filmmaker Diana Kunst (alongside Mau Morgó) the captivating black & white visuals add another layer of interest and creativity to an already amazing…
After taking 2020 and 2021 off, BUKU Music & Art Project is back with a vengeance. Historically, BUKU has excelled in building lineups that blend EDM, Hip-Hop, and a few other heavy hitters that could be headliners on any stage in the world. And this year is no different. It boasts artists like Tyler The…
Renowned bass act Subtronics has returned with must-listen new single on the heels of his long-awaited GRiZ collaboration, ‘GRIZTRONICS II.’ This time around we’re treated to ‘Spacetime,’ a massive dubstep record released via Cyclops Recording. Featuring intoxicating vocals from Nevve, the track opens in an anthemic, melodic fashion before dropping into an earthshaking dubstep drop….
Bobby Shmurda has recruited Quavo and Rowdy Rebel for a new track titled “Shmoney.” Check out a video for the new single below. Bobby Shmurda released the comeback single “No Time for Sleep (Freestyle)” in September, following his February release from prison that he said he’d been effectively forced into. He’s released two other singles…
Two years since releasing his chart-topping debut, Roddy Ricch returns with his sophomore album LIVE LIFE FAST. In addition to “Late at Night,” the 18 tracks–which carry a “no skip policy”–include appearances from Future, Jamie Foxx, Takeoff, Lil Baby, Gunna, and Fivio Foreign. Kodak Black and 21 Savage link up on “hibachi,” while Ty Dolla…
2021 was a rough year for most people, but for me a shining light was the unveiling of LICK‘s sophomore album BEYOND THE VOID. The 10 track album zigs and zags it’s way through multiple genres, delivering hit after hit. You have absolute bangers like PURGE and then nostalgic ballads like MEMORIES. I guess what…
The Avalanches’ previously announced 2022 tour of North America was initially scheduled to take place in February and March. The group announced today that they’re postponing the tour to September and October “due to ongoing personal health issues.” “We want to thank each and every one of you who bought tickets and who have supported…
Drake’s performance with Kanye West was truly one night only. The historic “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert took place last Thursday (Dec. 9) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but fans were surprised to find Drizzy’s set missing from the Amazon Prime Video version. According to Variety, the “Way 2 Sexy” rapper is almost entirely…
North Coast Music Festival re-emerged in 2021 like a much needed Phoenix from the ashes. After a successful 3-day event at a new venue in what some could call still very tumultuous times – they are coming back to the 2022 festival circuit with a banger of a lineup. No one ever wants the Summer…
