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Drake Triples Down, Promises Poetry Book and Another ‘Scary Hours’ Pack in 2022
Drake‘s new Honestly, Nevermind album isn’t the only surprise the OVO boss has in store this year. During the debut episode of his new SiriusXM show Table For One on Thursday night (June 16), Drizzy also teased a few more projects he’s got planned, including a book of poetry and the next installment of his Scary Hours EP collection. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the first episode of the new show on his Sound42 Sirius channel — which premiered just before the 14-track Nevermind album dropped — Drake said, “Thank you to everybody who helped me with this. Shout-out to Kenza. Kenza, I love you. I want to send you some love. Me and Kenza have a book coming out this year — we have a book coming out this year, a poetry book.” The latter i...
Every Song Ranked on Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Album: Critic’s Picks
The 6 God goes for seven. Nine months after Certified Lover Boy‘s momentous arrival, Drake delivered another album with Honestly, Nevermind on Friday (June 17). His seventh LP, Drizzy went against his usually well-calculated ways to announce the surprise album just mere hours before it landed on streaming services. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The last time he pulled the surprise release was the critically acclaimed If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late in 2015. For once, Drake elected to keep his album shorter than his typically overstuffed albums with a modest 14 songs. Those expecting a rap album were sadly mistaken, as Drizzy leans on the house music scene and bars are a rarity outside of a few tracks. An expert collaborator,...
Drake Drops Surprise ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Album: Stream It Now
Drake will be taking control over the summer after releasing his surprise seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind on Friday (June 17). The new full-length project comes only day after the Toronto rapper surprised the world with a simple announcement on his Instagram: “7th studio album ‘HONESTLY, NEVERMIND’ out at midnight.” It serves as the follow-up to the 6 God’s sixth LP Certified Lover Boy, which he dropped less than a year ago on Sept. 3, 2021. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as well as Billboard‘s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, and it contained the Billboard Hot 100-topping single “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Young Thug and Future. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Since then, ...
Lil Wayne Denied U.K. Entry Ahead of Strawberries and Creem Festival
Lil Wayne will no longer perform at the Strawberries and Creem festival this weekend after being denied entry to the United Kingdom, festival organizers announced Wednesday (June 15). Ludacris will replace him at the top of the lineup for this Saturday, June 18, according to an announcement posted on the festival’s website. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to extreme circumstances beyond our control or influence, we are very sorry to inform you that Lil Wayne is now unable to perform at the festival on Saturday 18th June. Lil Wayne has been refused entry to the UK directly by the Home Office in a last minute decision. We are deeply disappointed by this sudden and negative ruling,” the announcement read. “We have received very minimal notice...
Eminem and Cee Lo Green Prepping Their ‘Elvis’ Soundtrack Single, ‘The King & I’
Eminem and Cee Lo Green are dropping their regal contribution to Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis soundtrack on Thursday (June 16). Slim Shady announced that that original song, “The King & I,” will hit all services tomorrow at noon ET. A widely circulated early listen of the track from the red carpet premiere of the anticipated biopic at the Cannes film festival promises a patented mix of hard-hitting Em verses and a soulful hook from Green. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I rolled up like the bottom of a tooth paste tube/ Blue suede shoes, one missin’ a shoe lace tooTwo chains, you can call me 2 Chainz/ Ropes hang like Hussein’s noose/ Yeah, they let the fruitcake loose/ It goes one for the trailer park, two for my baby-ma’s/ Three for the tater tot...
‘Very Real and Raw’: Jazz Visionary Roy Hargrove Focus of New ‘HARGROVE’ Documentary
During a late-night moment in a hotel room while touring Mediterranean Europe in 2018, gifted jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove is caught on camera poignantly performing the Jimmy Dorsey and Paul Mertz standard “I’m Glad There Is You.” During another moment at the end of the tour, the musician is surveying his sun-drenched surroundings from a hotel balcony in Italy while ruminating about his legendary career. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “That’s what they pay you for really… getting there,” says a visibly tired Hargrove. “The music part’s easy.” Those are just two of the many compelling scenes comprising HARGROVE, the documentary chronicling what turned out to be the artist’s final tour — and the last year of his life. Helmed by first-time directo...
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Cochise, Josh Levi, Fana Hues & More
Another Monday, another round-up of the freshest picks of the week. From smooth, late-night R&B to upbeat, 808-filled rap anthems, this list is bound to have a track suitable for every moment of the next seven days. This week, listen to the sounds of easy life, Fana Hues, Josh Levi, Preyé and more. And of course, don’t forget to share the wealth with our Spotify playlist, linked below. easy life feat. Kevin Abstract, “Dear Miss Holloway” [embedded content] easy life linked with Kevin Abstract for their new single “Dear Miss Holloway.” The wistful, laid back track is the second glimpse into their forthcoming album Maybe In Another Life slated to release August 12. “Kevin raps about expectations versus reality, choice, and regret,” said the UK band’s frontman Murray Matravers. “Thematica...
War Rap: Ukraine War Fuels Angry Voice for Furious Generation of Rappers
From the battlefronts of Ukraine comes rap music — filled with the anger and indignation of a young generation that, once the fighting is done, will certainly never forget and may never forgive. Ukrainian rapper-turned-volunteer soldier Otoy is putting the war into words and thumping baselines, tapping out lyrics under Russian shelling on his phone, with the light turned low to avoid becoming a target. It helps numb the nerve-shredding stress of combat. “Russian soldiers drink vodka, we are making music,” says the rapper, whose real name is Viacheslav Drofa, a sad-eyed 23-year-old who hadn’t known he could kill until he had a Russian soldier in his sights and pulled the trigger in the war’s opening weeks. One of the ironies of the Feb. 24 invasion launched by Russian President Vl...
Snoh Aalegra Delivers Spell-Binding Show at L.A.’s YouTube Theater
Fresh off two dates in San Francisco (June 1-2), Snoh Aalegra brought her “Ugh, These Temporary Highs” tour to Los Angeles Saturday night (June 4). And one fan’s hand-drawn sign sums it all up: “Love U Snoh” with a heart added for emphasis. From the time Aalegra sashayed onstage until she walked off 70 minutes later, non-stop cheering, screaming, shout-outs (“It’s Snoh-ing!”; “She’s a bad—!”) and dancing ensued inside the packed venue. And in between, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter gave back just as good as she got. No costume changes, no background singers, no dancers. Just Aalegra backed by a tight band. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dressed in a glittering bra top and matching thigh-length shorts accented by a short, white ...
PETA Urges Jack Harlow to Donate ‘Churchill Downs’ Proceeds After ‘Glamorized Portrayal of Horse Racing’
Jack Harlow and Drake placed their bets at the 2022 Kentucky Derby for their freshly released “Churchill Downs” music video, but PETA is calling out the Louisville native for portraying horse races in the clip. The animal rights organization urged Harlow to donate the song’s proceeds toward caring for thoroughbred horses discarded by the industry, which, according to PETA, exports 7,500 horses for slaughter every year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Jack Harlow’s glamorized portrayal of horse racing is missing the whips, drugs, and deaths that run rampant in the industry,” PETA’s Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo said in a press statement. “Profiting from the abuse of others is never acceptable, and PETA is calling on Jack Harlow ...
Post Malone’s New Album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Has Arrived: Stream It Now
It’s been almost three years, but Post Malone‘s fourth studio album is finally here. The rapper dropped Twelve Carat Toothache, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, on Friday (June 3). The album contains a total of 14 tracks and a host of features. The set is led by singles “One Right Now” with The Weeknd, and “Cooped Up” featuring Roddy Ricch. Doja Cat appears in “I Like You (A Happier Song), while Gunna steps up to the plate on “I Cannot Be (A Sadder Song).” The Kid LAROI and Fleet Foxes also have a guest spots on the album, lending their talents to “Wasting Angels” and “Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol,” respectively. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Malone previously shed light on the deeper themes that will be...
Doja Cat Unveils ‘Vegas’ Music Video Ahead of ‘Elvis’ Film Release: Watch
We’re just three weeks away from the release of the highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic, and Doja Cat raised the hype on Friday (June 3) with the release of her flashy “Vegas” music video. The previously released song, which interpolates Big Mama Thornton’s 1952 foundational rock and roll song “Hound Dog,” was the first taste of Elvis Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which is also set to feature songs from Kacey Musgraves, Maneskin, Eminem & CeeLo Green, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Tame Impala, Jazmine Sullivan, Gary Clark Jr. and many, many more. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Doja debuted the single during her Coachella performances in April, and brought out gospel singer Shonka D...
