When pop artists are first introduced as “the next big thing,” it can sometimes feel a bit manufactured. But as they grow older and have real-life experiences, that journey is reflected in the music. In the case of Diana Gordon, she has fervently peeled off a decade’s worth of layers to reveal her true form. […]
It was only a matter of time before Thundercat moved out from the shadow of key collaborators like Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar and asserted himself not only as a world-renowned warlock on the six-string bass, but a visionary solo artist channeling Bootsy Collins and Jaco Pastorius in the service of his celestial blend of […]
In 2015, Future and iconic Atlanta trap producer Zaytoven released the aptly-titled Beast Mode. While the project was celebrated by hip-hop heads the riotous nine-track mixtape was never officially made available to stream. That is, until today. Future finally released the record on all major streaming platforms. The Zaytoven-produced project originally dropped as part of a mixtape trilogy, following […]
Thundercat‘s fourth studio album, It Is What It Is has arrived. The 15-track project serves as an existential mediation on mortality, as well as a tribute to his friend, the late Mac Miller. Executive produced by Thundercat and Flying Lotus, It Is What It Is features previously released singles “Black Qualls” with Steve Lacy, Childish Gambino, and Steve Arrington, “Dragonball Durag,” and the Mac Miller […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine has been granted early release from federal prison. The judge found that his history of asthma put made him at increased risk of severe medical problems if he were to contract Covid-19 in jail. The 23-year Brooklyn-born rapper, real name Daniel Hernandez, was initially set to get out of jail around early August. Now he’ll serve the remainder of his […]
Frank Ocean has unexpectedly shared the previously vinyl-exclusive singles “Dear April” and “Cayendo” on all digital platforms, and according to fan reactions, the songs will get you deep in your feelings. Both “Cayendo” and “Dear April” were previously premiered during his PrEP+ club party in New York City in October last year. Then last week, the singles were […]
As promised, Drake dropped the visuals for “Toosie Slide” last night. The track was already a TikTok hit thanks to a snippet that mysteriously leak online last week and swiftly spurred a new viral a dance challenge — which, as this video proves, was clearly Drake’s intention all along. Donning gloves, a mask, and a Raf bomber, Drake roams his deserted “Embassy” mansion in Toronto, as he […]
Drake‘s “Toosie Slide” has already been taking over TikTok, with users trying out choreography to a snippet the rapper shared on the platform three days before its release. Now, on Friday (April 3), the song dropped in full, marking his lead record of 2020 on streaming services. As you’ve probably already seen on TikTok, Drizzy […]
YNW Melly has tested positive for coronavirus while awaiting trial in Florida’s Broward County Jail, the rapper’s Instagram account confirmed on Thursday (April 2). “He’ll be filing a motion for restricted release in hopes of better care due to any jails not being prepared to treat this new virus,” the post alongside a photo with […]
"Also gonna play myself… kinda," he teases of May 4 episode of TBS animated series. The Weeknd‘s next move after making history by topping five major Billboard charts in the same week? The R&B crooner will lend his talents to the TBS animated series American Dad on May 4. The Canadian superstar (real name Abel Tesfaye) posed alongside American […]