R&B/Hip-Hop
The Kid Laroi Explores Messy Breakups on ‘A Thousand Miles’: Stream It Now
The Kid Laroi is a thousand miles from where he started. Actually, the distance is considerably further. The Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper dominated 2021 like few other newcomers, a reality that earned him a Grammy nomination for new artist, (a category ultimately won by Olivia Rodrigo). Along the way, the Kid led the Billboard Hot 100 for seven nonconsecutive weeks with “Stay,” his collaboration with Justin Bieber; ruled the Billboard 200 with his evolving F*ck Love mixtape, and busted records. He’s still a teen, but, today (April 22), the Kid grows up just a little more with “A Thousand Miles,” his first new release of 2022. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On it, the Aussie artist (real name Charlton Howard) ...
Kiana Ledé Signs With 10 Summers Management: ‘So Grateful’
Kiana Ledé is paving her way. On Wednesday, 10 Summers Records announced that the R&B hitmaker has officially signed with the talent management company — which aims to help create new opportunities for its artists and ensure the creative integrity of their music and brand is protected. The management vertical of 10 Summers Records is also home to fellow artists Mustard, Ella Mai, GYLTTRYP and Cam Griffin. The company announced the news on social media, posting a photo of Ledé on Instagram with accompanying text that reads, “A warm welcome to the newest member of the 10 SUMMERS family.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The songstress replied, “So grateful.” In an additional post on their Instagram story, the company wrote, “We are pro...
Why Artists Like Pusha T and Nigo Trust Manager Steven Victor’s Vision
The line stretched around the block, to Houston Street on Manhattan’s West Side, south down Wooster, wrapping around Prince and then back up Greene Street, the tail end bumping up against the entrance. The kids all looked the part: KENZO, BAPE, Human Made and Supreme, logos as prominent and fresh as their Air Force 1s, dutifully waiting for the chance to pick from a selection of exclusive $130 T-shirts, $450 sweatshirts and $2,000 varsity jackets inside. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For a streetwear fan on a Saturday in New York, there was no better place to be than here, outside a SoHo pop-up shop celebrating the latest collaboration from Nigo. The Japanese cultural legend — who founded BAPE in 1993 and ushered in an aesthetic that made him...
Future Promises Vulnerability, Honestly on Next Album: ‘I’m Putting Myself Out There’
Rap Radar boss and revered hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson made no bones about his feelings when it comes to Future in a new GQ cover story. “Future is the best rapper alive,” he proclaimed about the rapper, who he said has no peers when it comes to being as “consistently excellent, or as influential, for as long as he has… He invented his own sound, which has since become the dominant style in rap. He has delivered hit after hit after hit. And he’s done it all on his own terms.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As proof he cites the rapper’s upcoming, as-yet-untitled 9th solo album, which Future promised is his most vulnerable and open effort to date. “I’m putting myself out there,” said Future of the collection that features collabs ...
Pheelz Signs to Warner Records After the Viral Success of ‘Finesse’: ‘Right Now I’m Just Making Art’
Last year, Afrobeats zapped the stateside mainstream after the success of Wizkid’s breakthrough single “Essence” and Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti.” In 2022, more burgeoning Afrobeats artists find themselves in similar territory: Fireboy DML’s booming track “Peru” with Ed Sheeran is thriving on the Hot 100, while Olamide’s Justin Bieber-assisted “Attention” is bubbling as a potential hit. Now, producer-turned-artist Pheelz looks to throw his hat into the ring after signing a deal with Warner Records. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With over 14 million streams on Spotify, his BNXN-featuring single “Finesse” is a carefree anthem, oozing with saucy one-liners (“If I broke, na my business”) and breezy melodies. What initially began as a “training session”...
Megan Thee Stallion’s Coachella ‘WAP’ Performance Causes Headache for Chinese Censors
Megan Thee Stallion’s risqué Coachella 2022 performance wowed festival fans Saturday (April 16) but also proved to be a huge headache for censors in China. Monitoring site What’s On Weibo noticed that users on Chinese social media and messaging app WeChat have been live-streaming Coachella illegally, with censors trying to catch moments or performances that transgressed China’s increasingly moralistic censorship rules. Alas, Megan Thee Stallion’s performance of her hit song “WAP” proved the undoing of one poor WeChat censor charged with applying the black bar on videos. Struggling to keep up with the dancers, the censor was in the unenviable position of trying to choose what to censor and failing to censor anything, with the black bar whizzing left and right, all over the video. Compoundin...
Megan Thee Stallion Debuts Fiery New Song Dedicated ‘To Whom the F— It May Concern’ at Coachella
Megan Thee Stallion made her Coachella debut late Saturday, and she didn’t disappoint, packing her set with spicy hits and one especially fiery brand-new song. Introducing the yet-unheard song, the Houston rapper said it was personal to her and dedicated it “to whom the f— it may concern.” It’s unclear what the song is called, but it wrapped with a couple of notable phrases. The final line — “you’s a bi—” — was broadcast across the festival’s big screens, while she also repeated the Twitter-favorite lyric “di– don’t run me, I run di–.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s unclear if there’s one specific inspiration behind the new song, though social media is suggesting some of the lyrics could be targeted at Tory Lanez, who is currently...
Brockhampton Announce Their Final Album During Bittersweet Penultimate Performance
While some acts celebrated their Coachella debut, one in particular came to say their goodbyes. Brockhampton took over the Sahara Stage to perform their penultimate show on Saturday (April 16) night before going on an “indefinite hiatus,” which they announced back in January. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Arriving on stage promptly at 8:25 p.m., the guys wore matching Adidas Originals varsity jackets stamped with “Brockhampton” patches, the brand’s trefoil and a quote on the back that read, “all good things must come to an end.” Their stage design included a giant, blue inflatable gorilla that looked to be emerging out of a mountain as it flailed to the group’s songs. Kevin Abstract, with his blue and pink hair, stood at the top of th...
Brockhampton Announce Their Final Album During Bittersweet Penultimate Performance
While some acts celebrated their Coachella debut, one in particular came to say their goodbyes. Brockhampton took over the Sahara Stage to perform their penultimate show on Saturday (April 16) night before going on an “indefinite hiatus,” which they announced back in January. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Arriving on stage promptly at 8:25 p.m., the guys wore matching Adidas Originals varsity jackets stamped with “Brockhampton” patches, the brand’s trefoil and a quote on the back that read, “all good things must come to an end.” Their stage design included a giant, blue inflatable gorilla that looked to be emerging out of a mountain as it flailed to the group’s songs. Kevin Abstract, with his blue and pink hair, stood at the top of th...
Gucci Mane & Alison Wonderland to Headline Atlanta’s Milk + Cookies Dessert-Themed Music Fest
Gucci Mane and Alison Wonderland will officially headline Milk + Cookies Atlanta, a dessert-themed music festival that’s expecting more than 5,000 guests this summer. The dynamic duo will be joined by DJ collectives WERC Crew and Perreo404, as well as fellow artists across various genres set to perform at the spring Block Fest. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Milk + Cookies Atlanta will take place outdoors on Saturday, June 4, at Centennial Yards from 2 to 10 p.m. local time. In addition to its musical offerings, Milk + Cookies Atlanta will also offer bites from King of Pops, Phew’s Pies and more eateries. Pre-sale tickets for the event are available for purchase via Dice. Gucci Mane’s headlining performance comes after the Friday (Apri...
G-Eazy Honors Late Mom With Emotional New Song ‘Angel’: ‘She Was Everyone’s Inspiration’
G-Eazy is honoring his late mom, Suzanne Olmsted, on her birthday, just months after her death. The hitmaker released a tribute song, titled “Angel,” on Friday (April 15) along with an accompanying music video, personalized with photos and footage of his mom and loved ones. He also aims to launch a college scholarship in her memory. G-Eazy opened up about the emotional tune in a press release announcing the song, saying, “Grief can be a difficult thing to navigate. It’s definitely not a linear process and it comes at you in waves. There will never be enough words to describe the feeling of losing your best friend, or the desire to see them again. In a literal sense, I tried to capture that feeling of longing in the lyrics of the song.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and new...
Lizzo’s New Music Is Here & It’s ‘About Damn Time’
Lizzo is back! The star unveiled her highly-anticipated and fittingly titled new single, “About Damn Time,” on Thursday (April 14), via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. The track is the introduction to her upcoming album, Special, set to release on July 15. “Turn up the music, let’s celebrate/ I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be OK/ OK, all right, it’s about damn time,” the Grammy winner sings in the feel-good chorus, and in the accompanying video, she exits a “Stressed & Sexy” support group and trades her sweatsuit for the ultimate glam look. She gave her fans a little behind-the-scenes peek at the video through a live clip, that you can watch here. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The new single isn’t the only exciting ne...
