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On Wednesday (August 25), Lil Nas X dropped a trailer for his rather anticipated debut album Montero, which will be out September 17. The trailer, which immediately follows the events of his visual for “Industry Baby,” starts with a Montero News Network (MNN) broadcast of a news anchor, played by Lil Nas X himself. "Breaking news! Power bottom 'rapper' Lil Nas X and his Caucasian..
Read MoreIt’s been four years since the release of Damn, Kendrick Lamar’s stunning fourth album, and since then, he’s mostly been silent apart from a couple of visitor appearances and his rather curated Black Panther: The Album. However at last, K.Dot reported Friday (August 20) that he is working on a new album — the final one with his longtime label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). In ..
Read Moreall of the gossip is true: Lizzo is your new muse. The Grammy-winning singer is back, ringing in a new era with her single “Rumors” featuring Cardi B, out Friday (July 13). And she is bringing some major Hercules vibes in the epic accompanying music video. The visual starts with Lizzo adorned in gold bling along with a matching laurel headdress on an animated amphora vase. As it ..
Read MoreThe “Rumors” are true: a new Lizzo era is coming! It’s been two years since the Grammy-winning singer released new music, and she'll finally be dropping a solitary on August 13. On Sunday (August 1), Lizzo posted cryptically on Instagram, “Don’t even like this blog post cus you REALLY gon like my post tomorrow.” The next day (August 2), she released a gorgeous promo image..
Read MoreDua Lipa is the new female alpha in the palace in the new music video of “Demeanor,” a teamwork with the late hip-hop rapper Pop Smoke which premiered Thursday (July 29). The video starts with Lady Dua at the dressing table, applying makeup as her lady-in-waiting whispers to her. The footage then shows an enormous castle overlooking a red sunset and pans toward the window of the ..
Read MoreBy Neima Abdulahi Kanye West’s choice to host the Donda album listening party in Atlanta, which he did in front of thousands at the city’s massive Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, July 22, was spiritually symbolic in several ways. Because the artist unveiled his first album since 2019’s pair of gospel LPs, the incalculable story became clear: of Kanye and why the Black Mecca..
Read MoreLil Nas X doesn’t fail to bring his genius creativity in his iconic new single and music video “Industry Baby,” featuring Jack Harlow and brief cameos from Jason Momoa and Colton Haynes, which is out today (July 23). The music video is set after the events of the prelude trailer that perplexing a fictitious court trial over his infamous Satan shoes. The “Old Town Road” rapp..
Read MoreBy the end of 2021, it can be time to mention goodbye to Brockhampton. On Monday (July 19), musical group leader Kevin Abstract reported his experimental music collective will have a new seventh and potentially final album “before the end of the year.” https://twitter.Com/kevinabstract/status/1417329707129872386?S=20Back in March, Abstract tweeted there could be two new Brockham..
Read MoreBiz Markie, the rapper beyond the iconic 1989 single "Just a Friend" who later noticed success as a DJ and producer, has died at age 57. His manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed Markie's death to numerous outlets. "Biz compiled a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 ye..
Read MoreFans are wild with anticipation for Normani and Cardi B’s new single “Wild Side,” which will drop this Friday (July 16). Both iconic artists posted on social media the gorgeous cover for the single, depicting them each reclining nude on a giant pearly shell with their long flowing hair draping over their bodies. Some mermaid vibes right there. https://www.Instagram.Com/p/CRVF6..
Read MoreTyler, the Creator dropped a new video for his song “Lemonhead” on Thursday (July 8) and he doesn’t fail to disappoint with his zany visuals in which he appears as his tweak ego Wolf Haley. The video is under two minutes long, plus it starts with Tyler briefly talking about his elderly tubist. “Mr. Bobo was a very talented individual, however I don’t think I was doing my be..
Read MoreGet your freak on, because it’s time for the “Twerkulator.” Missy Elliott has collaborated with hip-hop duo City Girls by directing the music video for their latest single “Twerkulator,” which was released today (July 7). https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=62-iVogg5jAThe video starts with an emergency warning from the rap icon herself sounding out through a cityscape. “Th..
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