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FKA Twigs & The Weeknd Team Up on ‘Tears In the Club’: Stream It Here
FKA Twigs and The Weeknd are officially collaborators now. The pair teamed up on their new track, “Tears In the Club,” and shared the official video for the song on Thursday (Dec. 16). FKA Twigs most recently released “Measure of a Man” in collaboration with Central Cee from the upcoming film The King’s Man. The Weeknd has also dabbled in two collaborations in the latter half of the year, releasing “One Right Now” with Post Malone on Nov. 5 and “Moth to a Flame” with Swedish House Mafia on Oct. 5. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It remains unclear on whether “Tears In the Club” will be featured on an upcoming album from FKA Twigs or The Weeknd. Both artists have hinted at upcoming music, with Twigs sharing on the Grounded podcast on Jan. 2...
Astroworld Victims Died From Compression Asphyxia, Officials Conclude
HOUSTON (AP) — The 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston died from compression asphyxia, officials announced Thursday. Medical examiners with the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences in Houston had to wait several weeks following the Nov. 5 concert by rap superstar Travis Scott for additional test results before making final determinations on cause and manner of the deaths. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The 10 people who died were among 50,000 who attended the festival and were in the audience when Scott’s concert turned deadly. The youngest victim was 9-year-old Ezra Blount. The others who died ranged in age from 14 to 27. Medical examiners said contributing factors in one man’s death were cocaine, methamph...
SAINt JHN Drops Heart-Eyed New Track “The Best Part of Life”
SAINt JHN has exclusively dropped his latest single, “The Best Part of Life,” on YouTube, ahead of its scheduled release on all streaming services at midnight. On the track, SAINt sings about his eternal appreciation for his fans and the ongoing adventure that he shares with his supporters through his music. “Who scared? / Who really afraid of where this goes?” SAINt sings. “Even though I know how it ends up, ain’t nobody scared / I put my hand up in the air / You put your heart up in the air.” “The Best Part of Life” was first shared as a part of a promotional video for the artist’s world tour, In Case We Both Die Young. At first glance, the lyrics seem to be about a significant other; however, SAINt explains that his words are directed towards his fans in the description of the aforement...
Uncut’s Ian Worang Dies at 47
Ian Worang, who co-founded and played guitar in the Toronto post-punk band Uncut, has died, Exclaim! reports. Sam Goldberg, Jr.—Worang’s former Uncut bandmate—confirmed the news to Pitchfork through a representative for Arts & Crafts Productions. A cause of death was not provided. Ian Worang was 47 years old. Ian Worang co-founded Uncut with Jake Fairley back in 2001. After releasing a 12″ together, Fairley left to pursue a different career and Worang chose to turn Uncut into a full band, adding guitarists Chris McCann and Sam Goldberg, drummer Jon Drew, and bassist Derek Tokar to the lineup. Uncut released their first two albums, their 2004 debut Those Who Were Hung Hang Here and the 2006 follow-up Modern Currencies, through Paper Bag Records. In 2013, the band released a third ...
Listen to Tierra Whack’s New R&B? EP
We’re just always experimenting and creating in the studio, and it was just one of those things where we had so much music but just all different genres. And we’re just like, “You know what?” And then we would be in the studio sometimes debating on, “OK, this feels like rap, but then really, it’s pop. And then this feels like R&B, but really, it’s gospel; or really, it’s gospel, but it feels like…. So we’re letting the fans decide. We’re letting the fans, the supporters, put rap question mark, pop question mark. Is it really? And I started by saying, when I was younger, I would have people tell me, “Yo, you got to stick to one thing, one style.” But it’s like, if this is all in me, I’m an artist. I should be able to express, you know? So, yeah, we’re just doing us. I’m giving you...
Indie Agency Salty Artist Management Quietly Closed This Year
Salty Artist Management—the management firm that was once home to Mitski, Jay Som, Car Seat Headrest, and other notable indie acts—closed on October 29, Billboard reveals in a new report. The firm’s website and social media accounts have also disappeared. According to Billboard, Salty’s co-founders Chris Crowley and Chad Heimann closed the business after Crowley was accused of sexual harassment. According to Billboard’s report, Crowley sent a text message to a music business professional suggesting that he wanted to “hook up” with a woman on the Salty management team who was in her twenties. The woman—whom Billboard calls Stephanie—began working at Salty on July 19. The text message was reportedly sent some time between her start date and August 21. On August 22, Stephanie reportedly went ...
Doja Cat Discusses Dr. Luke: “I Don’t Think I Need to Work With Him Again”
Doja Cat is the subject of a new Rolling Stone cover story. In the article, written by EJ Dickson, the singer addresses her professional relationship with Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, who has worked on some of her biggest songs, including “Say So,” “Best Friend,” and “Kiss Me More.” Doja Cat has also been signed to Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records since 2013. “I haven’t worked with him in a very long time,” Doja Cat told Rolling Stone. “A lot of those songs were…. There’s shit that he’s credited for, where I’m like, ‘Hmm, I don’t know, I don’t know if you did anything on that.’” Doja Cat added, “The point is he’s gotten some credit for shit. And, you know, it’s whatever. I don’t think I need to work with him again. I don’t think I need to work with him in the future. I know that…. I think it was...
Murderer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Fed Charges Of Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Minnesota Department of Corrections / Minnesota Department of Corrections Convicted murderer Derek Chauvin saved himself another trial and possibly more years to his prison sentence by pleading guilty to two federal charges related to violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Eight months ago, the former Minneapolis cop and poster child of everything wrong with America’s police culture was convicted by the state of Minnesota of second-degree murder and sentenced to 22 and half years in prison. Related Stories The Associated Press reports that in a deal with federal prosecutors, Chauvin pled guilty to two federal charges. Those charges included that he deprived George Floyd’s constitutional right to be free from the “use of unreasonable force by a police offi...
Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Blogs For Focusing On “Cat Fight” Instead of Her Getting Shot
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Megan Thee Stallion is not here for new reports surfacing from Tory Lanez’s hearing and how blogs are reporting them. A Los Angeles Police Department detective, Ryan Stogner, testified that the pint-sized varmint Lanez allegedly yelled “Dance, b*tch!” before shooting at the Houston rapper’s feet, injuring her. Stogner also said that before the shooting, Thee Stallion was in a heated argument with her former assistant Kelsey Harris who was also in the car on that fateful night. Now, Megan Thee Stallion is calling out tabloids who decided to focus on the argument instead of the fact she was shot. Related Stories In two tweets she posted on Wednesday (Dec.16), the “Body” rapper called out blogs writing, “Don’t blogs/ journalists ...
Chance The Rapper To Get His Own Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ben & Jerry’s / Ben & Jerry’s Seems like just yesterday Chance The Rapper was the darling of the Hip-Hop world and though he’s been quiet for quite some time, the Grammy award-winning artist is still out here making major moves. His latest venture comes courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s as Chance will be getting his own ice cream flavor dubbed “Mint Chocolate Chance.” Coming in both traditional ice cream form and another non-dairy option, the “Mint Chocolate Chance” Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors are set to hit the freezer isles of the supermarkets in 2022 and a portion of sales will be going to Chance’s non-profit organization, SocialWorks. Related Stories Founded by Chance five years ago, SocialWorks’ goal is to empower youth through arts, educ...
2 Kings: Rick Ross Entertains The Idea Of A Verzuz Match With Jay-Z?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Epic / Epic Records Even though Rick Ross already battled 2 Chainz he is still in demand to return to Verzuz. Renzel says that a face off with Jay-Z might be a possibility. As spotted on Complex the Miami MC is making his press rounds to promote his latest effort Richer Than I’ve Ever Been. On a recent interview with The Real he discussed a variety of topics. During the conversation the cast asked him if he would entertain a second Verzuz battle and if so who would he want to go song for song with. Related Stories “Jay-Z… Yeah! Why not?” Ross said. “To me, that’s what makes Verzuz special because it brings out the best in both parties.” He went on to give Hov his credit for playing a major part in his career. “...
Kill The Noise Announces Sophomore Album, Drops Massive Single “Don’t Look Back”
After a few relatively quiet years, Kill The Noise is angling for a triumphant return in 2022. Now he’s back in action alongside MOELLE with their new collaboration, “Don’t Look Back,” released under Seven Lions’ venerated Ophelia Records banner. Kill The Noise has long been revered for his innovative approach to sound design, and he’s put his music production chops on full display in “Don’t Look Back.” The bass music virtuoso has effortlessly fused MOELLE’s captivating vocals with an onslaught of haunting synths and frenetic stabs, dropping an eerie dubstep anthem. “Don’t Look Back” is the first single from Kill The Noise’s forthcoming sophomore album EMBRAC3, the first to be released i...
