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Killer Mike and Method Man Join Lord of the Rings Cast for 20th Anniversary Rap on Colbert: Watch
Next week marks the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (a movie that was recently added to the National Film Registry). To celebrate the film’s milestone early, Stephen Colbert put together a nerdy rap tribute that inexplicably features Jon Batiste, Method Man, and Killer Mike, alongside movie stars Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Hugo Weaving. Colbert, of course, raps, too. It’s called “#1 Trilly” and you can check it out below. Revisit Pitchfork’s interview “Run the Jewels’ Universal Theory of Not Giving a Fuck.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Turnstile Make Their TV Debut on Seth Meyers: Watch
Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile made their TV debut last night (December 15) as the musical guests on Late Night With Seth Meyers. They delivered a performance of “Mystery” and “T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection)” from their album Glow On and made good on their tongue-in-cheek lyric “You really gotta see it live to get it” in the process. Check it out below. Turnstile recently announced a lengthy North American tour in support of their new record. After performing in Europe at the start of 2022, the band will play two shows in California and then perform across the states on through the summer. Revisit Pitchfork’s interview “How Riley Gale, Go-Go Music, and Jet Li Inspired Turnstile’s Glow On.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Bobby Shmurda Shares Video for New Song “Shmoney,” Featuring Quavo and Rowdy Rebel: Watch
Bobby Shmurda has recruited Quavo and Rowdy Rebel for a new track titled “Shmoney” (not to be confused with Rowdy Rebel and Shmurda’s 2014 track “Shmoney Dance”). 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, a sentence into which he’s said he’d been forced. He’s released two other singles since: “Splash” and “Cartier Lens.” Rowdy Rebel joined Pressa on “Dead Body” last month, following February’s “Jesse Owens” with Nav. Quavo and his Migos cohort most recently collaborated with Jim Jones for “We Set the Trends.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens to Join Charli XCX on SNL
Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens will join Charli XCX on Saturday Night Live this week, a detail they revealed on social media a day ahead of the performance. They released “New Shapes” together last month. Paul Rudd hosts the episode tomorrow night (December 18), the last SNL of 2021. Charli’s SNL cohort will also include Luis Aponte, the drummer for Philadelphia-based hardcore act Jesus Piece, as Stereogum notes. He caught the attention of Charli’s management team through video of Jesus Piece performing at a Pennsylvania VFW hall over the summer. Prior to “New Shapes,” Charli released the single “Good Ones” in September. She’s also revealed that her next record is titled Crash, and it’s out March 18.
Travis Scott Works With Music, Tech & Political Leaders To Improve Concert Safety Amid Astroworld Tragedy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Kern / Getty Travis Scott is continuing his hope-for-redemption tour following his deadly Astroworld concert that ended in 10 people losing their lives and countless others being injured. Losing his spot at Coachella and possibly losing his deal with Nike, among other losses, is making things look bleak for the future of Scott’s career, so it makes sense that he would be on a damage control mission, which arguably began with his controversial sit-down with Charlamagne Tha God. But Scott’s latest venture might just make things safer for concertgoers in the future as he’s reportedly spent the last few weeks working with leaders in the music and tech industries as well as politicians and tour experts to improve concert safety across the nation. Rel...
Roddy Ricch Drops Sophomore LP ‘LIVE LIFE FAST & Twitter Has Mixed Views
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Roddy Ricch proved in 2019 that he was a star in the making and his smash hit “The Box” still remains as one of the biggest singles among rappers in his age group. The Compton, Calif. native made his return to the masses on Friday (Dec. 17) with his sophomore studio album LIVE LIFE FAST, and several fans on Twitter seemingly enjoying the release while others expressed disappointment. The 23-year-old talent first teased the follow-up to his 2019 debut album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial back in 2020, and finally unveiled more details earlier this year. The album boasts big features in Future, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Jamie Foxx, Lil Baby, and more. Southside, Boi-1da, Kenny Beats, Mustard, and others contributed p...
King Kunta: LeVar Burton Poses In Hoodie As A Nod To His Iconic Character Kunta Kinte
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty LeVar Burton has never been one to shy away from representing the culture, but his latest post reconfirms that fact to those who may have forgotten this fact. Taking to Twitter, the TV legend shared a picture of himself rocking a hoodie with the name of his iconic character “Kunta Kinte” as a nod to the role while simultaneously shouting out the Black woman who designed it. In the picture shared over the weekend, Burton is seen wearing sunglasses, black jeans, and a hoodie with the name “Toby” crossed out above the name “Kunta Kinte.” In the caption for the post, the actor wrote, “Don’t get it twisted!” Related Stories A follow-up tweet expounded on why he felt the need to show the designer l...
Rihanna Had Them Thangs Thangin’ In “Cozy Grinch” Savage X Fenty Fit, Twitter On Tongue Wag Mode
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: RANDY BROOKS / Getty Rihanna can make a moment happen just by the mere mention she has a new drop coming on her popular Savage X Fenty line. Using a well-heeled tactic of showing off her new wares, the Barbadian superstar appeared in a “Cozy Grinch” set that has Twitter wagging their tongues. Just in time for the holidays, Savage X Fenty has introduced the Fluff It Up line, a green set that comes with a bralette, booty shorts, and some thigh-high stockings. In the images Rihanna posted to social media, the Fluff It up does what it’s intended to do for one’s curves, and will surely be another hot seller for the cant-miss fashion maven. On Twitter, we scoured the best reactions to Rihanna’s “Cozy Grinch” look. Check them out below. — Photo: Getty
Sven Väth Announces First Album In Nearly 20 Years, “Catharsis”
Legendary electronic music producer Sven Väth has announced Catharsis, his first album in almost 20 years. Revered as a pathfinder in techno and ambient music, Väth’s decades-long influence on the electronic music scene is matched by few. And despite 19-year gap between Catharsis and his last album, 2002’s Fire, it’s obvious that Väth is still very much a techno aesthete: “All my touring, intense experiences, incredible people. Life moving fast,” Väth wrote in an announcement shared via social media. “Catharsis came gushing out as I slowed down. It was almost an out of body experience. Mystic pauses. Time to reflect. Every track on this record came from accumulated moments and emotions finding their voice.” After its scheduled release...
Cancún Music Week’s 2022 Summit Will Be Geared Toward Underground Electronic Industry
Ah, networking. The necessity we love to hate. Luckily, next year’s Cancún Music Week will offer an opportunity for electronic music industry professionals to trade in their Zoom coffee chats for cocktails on the beach. The program for the five-day event includes a bevy of keynote sessions, technology exhibitions and masterclasses, as well as 50 different parties between the hours of 1PM to 5AM. Organizers also announced this week that the rescheduled summit, slated for April 13-17 at Cancún’s Breathless Resort & Spa, will be built around the theme “Recover & Rebuild” with a specific emphasis on underground electronica. Fitting into this banner are workshop topics like eco-friendly event-planning and cryptocurrency, as well as morning wellnes...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Zedd, Tiësto, Steve Aoki and More [12/17/21]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Die For You (Zedd Remix) – Valorant & Grabbitz The Motto – Tiësto’s New Years Eve VIP Mix – Tiësto & Ava Max Stars Don’t Shine (feat. Global Dan) – Steve Aoki Festival Hits 2021 edamame (feat. Rich Brian) (Diplo Remix) – bbno$ Recommended Articles Thunder – Julian Jordan On My Mind (James Hype Remix) – Mashd N Kutcher Electronic Avenue Close Your Eyes (VIP Mix) – KSHMR & Tungevaag Hall...
Imad’s New Single Tells a Tale of Resilience Following Beirut Explosion of 2020: Listen
For 21-year-old Imad, his latest single, “Makan” (with Samia), goes far beyond your basic melodic techno track. Instead, the hauntingly atmospheric song was rewritten by the Lebanese and Nigerian artist after the devastating explosion in Beirut last August. It translates to “place” in Arabic. “That was a turning point for a lot of people in the country, as the general economic, social and quality of life in Lebanon had been rapidly declining,” said Imad, who splits his time between Beirut and London, in a press release. “[Samia and I] dedicated it to the relationship a lot of us have with Lebanon.” Recommended Articles The resulting version of “Makan,” which was originally composed as Imad’s submission for entry into P...
