By Alex Gonzalez When Missy Elliott got into the studio to record her third album Miss E… So Addictive, the bar was already set high. Her first album, 1997’s Supa Dupa Fly, was accompanied by iconic music videos for “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” and “Sock it 2 Me” that found her dancing in outlandish costumes to elaborate choreography on cinematic sets in collaboration with visionary director Hype Williams. For Missy’s sophomore effort, Da Real World, Williams likewise created the visual for “She’s a Bitch” all while Missy’s continued creative partnership with Timbaland earned her a Guinness World Record...
Boy George has opened up about his hopes for his forthcoming biopic, Karma Chameleon. The musician spoke to NME at the BRIT Awards earlier this week, saying he wants the film to be “very heartfelt and honest.” READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Boy George Discussing the distance he felt from the film and the character who will be in the biopic, the artist said: “I don’t really have a fixed idea about who that person is anyway, because I’m not that person anymore. I probably wasn’t that person at the time. Advertisement “I’m not saying I...
BTS have revealed more about what fans can expect from their next English-language single, ‘Butter’. READ MORE: Big Hit’s new ventures might just reshape the music industry worldwide – and for the better In a new interview with Rolling Stone, RM from the group described it as being “very energetic..and very summery. It has a very dynamic performance.” The song is also said to have a “superstar glow” and sound “smooth like butter.” Advertisement A description in Rolling Stone added: “It’s a pure, swaggering dance-pop celebration in the retro vein of Bruno Mars, with layers of Jam and Lewis-style synths.” The...
The artist’s early exposure to the world of poetry and music has driven him to rely on his talents for more than one occasion. After performing covers to famous songs, Pnpmar decided to begin with his own creation at the ripe age of 17. Pnpmar’s unmatched talent to mix different vibes, styles, and moods is perfectly apparent in his new album “For The Culture.” The Philadelphia native artist boasts just the right dose of swag and lyrical genius to boost his fame through the roof. With a healthy blend of R&B and rap, the talented artist effortlessly introduces a...
Paul McCartney has claimed that regularly practising eye yoga has helped preserve his eyesight over the years. The Beatle spoke about the practice during a guest appearance on the latest episode of the Jessie Ware-hosted podcast Table Manners. READ MORE: Paul McCartney – ‘McCartney III: Imagined’ review: Macca shines with a little help from his friends McCartney’s daughter Mary McCartney, who also featured on the podcast, brought up her father’s eye yoga routine which, he claims, has helped maintain his eyesight without the need for glasses. Advertisement “I learned off some yogi in India,” McCartney then explained about the...
Laura Mvula has shared her latest single ‘Got Me’ – you can hear the new track below. The Birmingham artist is currently preparing the release of her upcoming third solo studio album ‘Pink Noise’, which is set for release on July 2 via Atlantic Records. The follow-up to 2016’s ‘The Dreaming Room’ has been further previewed this week with ‘Got Me’, which is described in a press release as being “a funk-fuelled release of inhibitions; another taste of the euphoric feel-good sonics Laura explores without fear on her new album”. Advertisement You can hear Laura Mvula’s ‘Got Me’ in...
Dave Grohl has given his reaction to the announcement that Foo Fighters will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year. The band will be inducted alongside Jay-Z, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, The Go-Go’s and Carole King during a ceremony at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena in Cleveland, Ohio on October 30. READ MORE: Foo Fighters: “Our connection is beyond music” Speaking to Rolling Stone, Grohl said that his initial reaction to hearing the news of Foos’ induction was one of “surprise and, of course, very appreciative”. Advertisement “I just recently realised it’s been...
Manic Street Preachers have shared a trailer for their upcoming new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ – you can watch it below. Frontman James Dean Bradfield can be heard in the opening moments of the album teaser singing the lines “We live in Orwellian times” from the new song ‘Orwellian Times’, which Nicky Wire spoke to NME about earlier this year. READ MORE: The Anchoress shares ‘The Art Of Losing’ video and tells us about her Manics-featuring new album “We’ve written one really brilliant Manics song called ‘Orwellian’,” Wire told NME. “We’ve demoed that and it feels like a bit of...
Soulja Boy is being sued for domestic violence, assault, and sexual battery, among other charges, by a former romantic partner. According to reports by Rolling Stone, USA Today and NBC News, the rapper – real name DeAndre Cortez Way – has been accused of punching and hitting the plaintiff, who is only identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit alleges that Way assaulted Jane Doe when she was pregnant, and she later miscarried. Way also allegedly coerced her into sex through threats of violence. Representatives for Soulja Boy have not responded to NME’s requests for comment. Several instances of alleged...
Charli XCX has revealed that she and Rina Sawayama have discussed making new music together. The pair have toured together in the past, and Charli hinted that their first official collaboration could be in the works. READ MORE: Rina Sawayama: “I need to get some rock’n’roll lessons from Matty Healy” “Woke up at 5.30am thinking about rina’s purple dress,” Charli tweeted today (May 12) following last night’s BRIT Awards, referencing Sawayama’s outfit at the awards. Advertisement Later quoting that tweet, she added: “and then we texted about making a song.” and then we texted about making a song ?...