Mixtape Mixup
On this episode of Vibe Check, we talk to Cactus Jack artist Don Toliver, who released his first studio album Heaven or Hell back in March. When the pandemic hit, tours, festivals, and the ensuing promotional appearances were instantly canceled, leaving Toliver in a bit of a holding pattern. In some ways, it paused the […]
While the world awaits world on when we can go to concerts again, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound unveiled an ambitious lineup for its 2021 reboot, which is slated to take place from June 2-6. The 20th anniversary edition of the event will feature headline sets from The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tame Impala, Massive Attack, Pavement, […]
Highsnobiety aims to provide our readers with the latest updates in the sneaker world. However, we cannot verify the reliability of any unauthorized leaks or rumors unless this information is provided directly by the brands themselves. Drake and Nike are rumored to be working on releasing an OVO-branded Air Force 1 together at some point […]
Juicy J channeled a lot of “Hella F—in Trauma” for his latest protest-fueled anthem he posted on SoundCloud yesterday (June 7). In reviving his trademark muddled Memphis, Tenn. sound, the 45-year-old rapper declares “enough is enough” throughout the song regarding the racist violence plaguing America that has sparked peaceful protests throughout its major and minor cities. […]
Plus, SAINt JHN hits the top 10 with “Roses.” DaBaby‘s “Rockstar,” featuring Roddy Ricch, ascends to No. 1, from No. 3, on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. DaBaby scores his first Hot 100 leader and Roddy Ricch adds his second. Plus, SAINt JHN‘s “Roses” rises 14-10 on the Hot 100, marking his first top […]
The class of 2020’s graduation after party officially got its start with Megan Thee Stallion Sunday night (June 7). The rapper performed an at-home, virtual medley oozing of summer house party vibes right after this year’s all-star YouTube ceremony came to an end. Her nearly 10-minute set included “Big Ole Freak,” “Hot Girl Summer,” “Captain Hook,” […]
Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, Shonda Rhimes, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae and more recited Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” poem during YouTube’s virtual “Dear Class of 2020″ commencement celebration on Sunday (June 7). Each woman took turns reading lines from the poem such as, “Does my sexiness upset you?/ Does it come as a surprise/ […]
Kane Brown‘s uplifting new song “Worldwide Beautiful” has topped this week’s new music poll. In the poll, published Friday (June 5) on Billboard, music fans voted for the Dann Huff-produced track, which Brown has dedicated to the movement against racism and discrimination. The uplifting number brought in nearly 50% of the vote. “I’m releasing this […]
Snoop Dogg is going to make his voice heard at the polls. The rapper called in to Big Boy’s Neighborhood discuss the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests on June 4, and shared that it’ll be his first time casting a ballot. “For many years, they had me brainwashed thinking that […]
Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, will stop the usage of the word “urban” to describe music effective immediately. In an official announcement, Republic Records acknowledged that the term “urban,” which has been used to generalise Black people and music, will be removed from its verbiage and advised other labels to do the same. “We encourage […]