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We’re In The Endgame Now: Crystal Dynamics Will End Development On ‘Marvel’s Avengers’
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Crystal Dynamics / Marvel’s Avengers The struggle train that is Crystal Dynamic’s attempt at a video game MCU with Marvel’s Avengers is coming to an end. After two long years of trying to follow its “roadmap” of content, Crystal Dynamics announced it will end active development on Marvel’s Avengers, saying it was a decision it “undertook in conjunction with our partners.” The sad news came in a blog post called “Final Update on The Future of Marvel’s Avengers” that hilariously dropped with a broken link, clearly indicating how doomed this video game was. In the post, Crystal Dynamic said it would discontinue support for the game on September 30, which will see all digital purchases end, meaning all those costumes and other DLC will be free. S...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 21)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A Star-Studded Paris Fashion Week Spanish-language artists were present at the 2023 Paris Fashion Week, starting with Rosalía, who served as the musical curator at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2023 Fashion Show and was also the first woman to ever perform live on the coveted runway. Rocking an outfit from the new collection, the Spanish singer performed some of her biggest hits at the top of a vintage car including “Despecha,” “Saoko,” and “Candy” from her Latin Grammy-winning a...
Billie Eilish, BTS and Khalid Songs Are the Best Music to Fall Asleep to, Study Says
Some A-list artists, including Billie Eilish, BTS and Khalid, are responsible for helping people fall asleep, according to a new study published Wednesday (Jan. 18). Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark analyzed 225,626 tracks from 985 Spotify playlists that relate to sleep. The group then used the audio streaming platform’s software to compare sleep songs and general music. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sleep music tends to be quieter and slower and features acoustic instruments. But according to their findings shared in journal PLOS One, a substantial amount of diversity was present among some sleep music in six categories. Authors of the study said they “investigated the characteristics of music used for sleep and found that even th...
WORLD CLUB DOME’s 2022 Winter Edition Was a Stunning Testament to BigCityBeats’ Innovation
Landing in Düsseldorf to close out a banner year for BigCityBeats, WORLD CLUB DOME reinforced itself in 2022 as the “biggest club in the world.” We were on the ground in Germany for WORLD CLUB DOME: Winter Edition, which returned to the gigantic Merkur Spiel-Arena from December 16-17 with a colossal lineup of 150 artists, who took the decks at the festival’s 15 stages. BigCityBeats, one of Europe’s most successful events brands for almost two decades now, remains laser-focused on innovation. A label, radio show, merchandise distributor and events producer, the company has curated unique dance music experiences throughout and beyond Europe, from Asia to the Caribbean and even into outer space back in 2019. 2022’s Winter Edition saw BigCityBeats’ found...
ROSSY Drops Soaring Future Bass Heater, “DON’T SAY”
Surging DJ and bass music producer ROSSY has returned to HARD Recs with a stunning new single, “DON’T SAY.” It’s the third track from her upcoming debut EP, Heaven’s Door, and it beautifully encapsulates her euphoric style with soaring saws and trappy percussion. Blending elements of future bass and Wave music, she starts off with dreamy pads and warm, distorted vocal swells before the arrangement picks up steam with a tense drum build. It eventually culminates in a thrilling drop dripping with nostalgia, a sound that is quickly becoming ROSSY’s signature. ROSSY. Robert Flagg “DON’T SAY” had been in the works since the end of 2020, according to a recent tweet from ROSSY, who has called her debut EP “a piece of [her] heart and soul...
How to Get Tickets to Pantera’s 2023 Tour
Long dormant metal icons Pantera are back in action with a full North American tour in 2023. The run marks the legendary act’s first trek across the continent in over two decades, so you better plan ahead before tickets go on sale. The band’s new lineup features two of its classic members — vocalist Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown — alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) and drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax), who are filling the shoes of late brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively. Head over to Ticketmaster or StubHub for your tickets, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Pantera’s Next Tour? Advertisement Related Video Pantera’s tour is comprised of a North American headlining run beginning July 28th in Burge...
NEMS, Ghostface Killah & Scram Jones “Don’t Ever Disrespect Me,” Freddie Gibbs “Rabbit Vision” & More | Daily Visuals 1.19.23
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Jelonek / Getty For a minute now NEMS has been carving out quite the niche for himself in the rap game and today he welcomes a Hip-Hop legend to his Coney Island neighborhood to lay it down for the streets and remind everyone they ain’t the ones to test. Linking up for the new visuals to “Don’t Ever Disrespect Me,” NEMS and Ghostface Killah kick it in Coney but instead of taking to the boardwalk they two men take over a bodega to cause a ruckus before hanging in front of NEMS’ FYL store. All these decades later and Ghost still got that potent work. Props. From the East to the South, Freddie Gibbs is looking to kick off 2023 the right way and in his vintage looking clip to “Rabbit Vision” uses a collage of videos from his time on tour and in the studi...
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Rihanna For “She Ain’t Beyoncé” Remark
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Eric Espada / Getty Now, we all know that famed sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has a big mouth—big enough for him to occasionally stick his entire foot in it while using his other foot to walk things back a bit. Also, Smith is pretty old. So old, possibly, that he’s a little too detached from the popular music scene to understand that Rihanna arguably has as big of a “hive” as the Queen Bee herself, Beyoncé. (Can the “Rih-hive” be a thing, or is that a little too on the nose?) From TMZ Sports: Stephen A. Smith had a BOLD take this week, but it wasn’t about whether Dak Prescott is elite … it was his reaction to Rihanna performing the Super Bowl halftime show — simply saying, “she ain’t Beyoncé.” Related Stories The ESPN personality made the comment du...
Otega – As It Should Be (Album)
Download As It Should Be Album by Otega. Nigerian singer has a fresh new album for his fans & supporters. Otega, a Nigerian indigenous artist comes through with a brand new album titled “As It Should Be” following his previous EP, “Magic” and the 2021 project – “Proclivity“. The new album has 11 tracks and features Dremo and Qdot. It is a fantastic body of work for your listening pleasure. Tracklist Chosen one Going Finey Surulere Unleash Baby Fast Lane Carry Me Go 10 Million No Kizzy Ojo Ibukun Listen and share Otega – “As It Should Be” (Album) below.Site Credit: https://www.naijamusic.com.ng
Diamond Platnumz – Yatapita
Download Yatapita mp3 by Diamond Platnumz. WCB boss serves his fans with a fresh new single, “Yatapita.” Tanzanian heavyweight artist Diamond Platnumz returns with a brand new single titled “Yatapita“. The new record is a Lizer Classic production and it is an impressive tune for your listening pleasure. This fills in as a follow-up to a recent song feature titled “InLove” by Zuchu and his previous single – “Chitaki“. However, you can add this to your playlist. Listen to and share Diamond Platnumz – “Yatapita” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Diamond_Platnumz_-_Yatapita_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Site Credit: https://www.naijamusic.com.ng
AKA ft Khuli Chana – Prada
Download Prada Mp3 by AKA ft Khuli Chana. South African rapper has a new release single for 2023 you’ll like. Award-winning artist AKA unleashes a brand new single he calls “Prada” which features Khuli Chana. The new record is an impressive tune with production credit from Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, Christer Mofenyi Koebedi, Tshupo Benjamin Khutsome, and Fundile Dlamini. This is a follow-up to his previous track titled “Paradisec featuring Musa Key, Gyakie and Zadok. Listen and share AKA ft Khuli Chana – “Para” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AKA_ft_Khuli_Chana_-_Prada_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Site Credit: https://www.naijamusic.com.ng
Skepta Reflects on His Unreleased “Little Demon” Collaboration With Frank Ocean
British grime legend, Skepta, has openly reflected on a collaborative song that he made with Frank Ocean back in 2018 entitled “Little Demon.” Taking to his Instagram story on January 18 — a place where Skep often goes to vent — the Boy Better Know rapper spoke about the track he made with Ocean and the verse he provided. He explained how “fuc*in’ hard” it was, while also admitting that he couldn’t remember all of the lyrics. “Every once in a while I think about my verse on “Little Demon” with Frank,” he wrote. “The first 8 bars on that leak is so fuc*in’ hard but I don’t remember the rest of the lyric kmt.” Skepta reflects on “fuckin’ hard” unreleased Frank Ocean collab https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/G43kGHlWKD — HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) January 19, 2023 Frank Ocean first teased “Lit...
