music blog
DAVID LEE ROTH ‘Van Halen Frontman’ Special On REELZ: Preview Clip
This coming weekend, Reelz will air a new original special “Frontman” exploring the real life and success story of David Lee Roth with insight from some of the people who knew him best. A preview clip, featuring veteran rock photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, journalist Susan Masino and VAN HALEN biographer Greg Renoff, is available below. One of the most famous, flamboyant and charismatic frontmen in the world, David Lee Roth is unlike most lead singers. The frontman of VAN HALEN is the same person both on and off stage and craves attention and adulation at all times. Growing up in rural Indiana, Roth showed early brilliance turning himself into a ferociously bright teenager. His determination to become a frontman led him to convince the Van Halen brothers to let ...
AARON LEWIS Accuses Democratic Party Of Being Responsible For ‘Systemic Racism’ In U.S., Admits He Will Get ‘Fact-Checked’
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has once again accused the U.S. Democratic Party of being responsible for the “systemic racism” that exists in the country. The outspoken conservative rocker, who reinvented himself as a solo country artist in the last decade, voiced his views before performing his new single called “Am I The Only One” during his December 9 concert at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane, Washington. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m gonna be 50 in April. So I’ve been around the block a couple of times and I know what’s truth and I know what’s bullshit. And really what the Democrats are asking me to do right now is to forget the last 45 years of my life and only remember the last five. And I’m s...
Eyedress Gives an Inside Look at His Musical Journey and Life After ‘Mulholland Drive’
Driven by a lifelong passion for music, Eyedress has worked a jam-packed schedule while preparing for his fourth studio album. Like the fast-paced guitar rhythms on Mulholland Drive, which dropped in August, Eyedress doesn’t want to slow down. From creating visuals for songs to tapping in with other LA-based musicians, he’s motivated to keep his creative momentum flowing. Meeting up with HYPEBEAST Diaries, Eyedress warms up on his skateboard, which is where the roots of his music career can be found. “All my favorite skaters were these fools who wore tight pants and liked punk rock. That’s why I’m so into bands,” says Eyedress. Through years of skating and watching skate videos in the Philippines and America, Eyedress eventually developed the sound he wants to share with the rest of the wo...
Juice WRLD’s ‘Burn’ Track Receives a Music Video
Juice WRLD‘s highly-anticipated posthumous album Fighting Demons has officially arrived, and along with it, the title track Burn has received a music video directed by Steve Cannon. The music video snaps between clips of Juice Wrld in the studio rapping to the lyrics and Los Angeles burning under a barrage of meteor showers before the world is seen exploding. The song hears Juice WRLD rapping about his battle with addiction and anxiety in the chorus “Hands up in the fire, burn, burn, burn, burn. I pray to God for some water to wash down these Percs. I been cursed since birth, guess I never learn.” The Metro Boomin produced track continues with him explaining how his success and money couldn’t solve his problems with lyrics that read, “numb the pain with my wealth, a bag from Chanel match t...
David Lasley, Musician-Songwriter and Prized Backup Singer for Music Legends, Dies at 74
David Lasley — an American artist, songwriter and longtime backup singer for a slew of legendary artists — passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 74, Billboard has confirmed. In addition to a solo career that netted him the 1982 top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hit “If I Had My Wish Tonight,” Lasley sang backup for Burt Bacharach, Neil Diamond, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Tributes to the late singer poured in after the news of his passing, with Desmond Child, James Taylor and more expressing their condolences online and sharing his music. Lasley co-wrote Bonnie Raitt’s “I Ain’t Gonna Let You Break My Heart Again” and “Got You On My Mind.” Raitt took to social media with fond words about Lasley, stating, “I am so sorry to hear of th...
Michael Nesmith & The Monkees Set a Billboard Chart Record in 1967 That Still Stands Today
Michael Nesmith, who died Friday (Dec. 10) at age 78, and his fellow Monkees – Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz – set a record in 1967 that no other act has equaled: They became the first and only act to have four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in a calendar year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news They were on top as the year began with their debut album, The Monkees, which had spent the last eight weeks of 1966 at No. 1. The Monkees spent the first five weeks of 1967 in the top spot, until it was replaced on Feb. 11 by the group’s sophomore set, More of the Monkees. That album logged 18 consecutive weeks on top. After a one-week interruption by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass – you’ll be reading more about them soon – The Monkees’ ...
Mary J. Blige, H.E.R, The Isley Brothers & Rick Ross to Perform at Jazz in the Gardens Festival
The star-studded lineup for the 15th annual Jazz in the Gardens has been revealed. On Friday (Dec. 10), it was announced that Mary J. Blige, H.E.R, Rick Ross, The Isley Brothers, SWV, The Roots and soon-to-be-announced local artists are set to perform at the event, slated to kick off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 12 and 13. T-Pain, Stokely, Johnathan McReynolds, Mike Phillips and Mark Allen Felton are also set to make special appearances amid the two-day festivities. Radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley will return as host for the 2022 event. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Attendees will be required to present a COVID-19 vaccination card or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter. Social-distancing...
Olivia Rodrigo Celebrates Sold-Out Sour Tour, Promises Fans ‘There Will Be More Tours’
If you’re an Olivia Rodrigo fan who saw how quickly her Sour Tour sold out on Friday morning (Dec. 10), she was just as shocked as you were. The “Drivers License” superstar took to Instagram to thank “all my incredible fans” for already getting the 40-date North American and European journey off to a wild start. The sold-out tour kicks off April 2, 2022, in San Francisco before the U.S. leg wraps in May with two Los Angeles stops and the European leg starts in June with a show in Hamburg, Germany. “SOUR TOUR is sold out!!! been waiting so long to perform these songs live. this is my very first tour and i’m so nervous but so excited to sing and dance the night away with you all!!!” the 18-year-old singer-songwriter captioned the vintage photo of her holding blue and pink balloons. “If you w...
Crazy Frog Returns After 15 Years With Intergalactic Mashup of Run-DMC’s “It’s Tricky”
Yes, you read that right. Crazy Frog is back in action after a 15-year hiatus with a mashup of the Run-DMC classic, “It’s Tricky.” The new version features Crazy Frog’s signature earworm vocals alongside the iconic lyrics of “It’s Tricky.” While it’s an entirely new release, the song functions as an electronic remix of the original. A music video has also been released alongside the mashup, featuring the blue amphibian himself. Directed by Sigfrid Söderberg and Andreas Wicklund, the video follows Crazy Frog as he escapes a legion of robots in a post-apocalyptic setting, where he eventually finds and hijacks a rocket. A press release issued to announce the track describes it as a commentary on the “Bezos-Musk ego trip” in a jab at ...
![EDM.com Playlist Picks: Galantis, Martin Garrix, Sam Feldt and More [12/10/21]](https://www.wazupnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/edm-com-playlist-picks-galantis-martin-garrix-sam-feldt-and-more-12-10-21-1050x600.jpg)
![EDM.com Playlist Picks: Galantis, Martin Garrix, Sam Feldt and More [12/10/21]](https://www.wazupnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/edm-com-playlist-picks-galantis-martin-garrix-sam-feldt-and-more-12-10-21-80x80.jpg)
EDM.com Playlist Picks: Galantis, Martin Garrix, Sam Feldt and More [12/10/21]
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 Alien – Galantis, Lucas & Steve and ILIRA Won’t Let You Go – Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko and John Martin Follow Me – Sam Feldt and Rita Ora Festival Hits 2021 Satisfying – Curbi Recommended Articles Miracle – RetroVision In Da Ghetto (Lorenzo Remix) – J Balvin & Skrillex Electronic Avenue Broken In All The Right Places – Lost Kings Atom Mirror – sober rob Make Up Your Mind (feat. Jaden Mi...
Skrillex and J Balvin Drop Chris Lorenzo’s Hotly Anticipated House Remix of “In Da Getto: Listen
2021 was a monumental year for house music, and J Balvin and Skrillex are tying a bow on it by dropping one of the genre’s most coveted tracks. The Prince of Reggaeton recently unveiled the deluxe version of JOSE, his sixth studio album, and tucked at the bottom of the tracklist are three monster remixes, including one from Chris Lorenzo. Lorenzo is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. Long revered as one of the most gifted sound designers in house music, he has dropped yet another masterstroke. While the original “In Da Getto” dominated contemporary radio, Lorenzo’s riveting remix did the same on the festival circuit. Prior to its release on streaming platforms, the track was rinsed by the electronic music scene’s biggest artists, such...
Black Coffee Joins Forces With Moroccan Filmmaker Hicham Hajji for EDM Film, “God Is A DJ”
Iconic South African DJ and dance music producer Black Coffee is teaming up with Moroccan filmmaker Hicham Hajji for an upcoming film set in the world of EDM. Black Coffee is an executive producer on the movie, God Is A DJ, which will focus on a Jewish man and Moroccan imam who team up as a masked DJ duo. Although they have their suspicions of each other, they must overcome them to take on their local nightclub circuit. “With a minority driven cast, the film aims to bring this niche music to the world through the minorities that understand it,” Hajji told Deadline. Hicham Hajji. H Films Recommended Articles According to Black Coffee’s IMDb page, God Is A DJ will be the Grammy-nominated artist’s second film in which he serves as executiv...
