So often in music, unique life experiences have led to powerful artistic expression. Artists like 1200 Slim are here to offer musical depictions of their lavish lifestyle and fun personality, an attitude that stems from the many ups and downs they went through in their existence. Choosing to take life by its ‘carpe diem’ side is what 1200 Slim has been trying to express on “Tik Tok” and we must say, his flow is flawless. He was born and raised in Louisiana, but is also extremely familiar with Atlanta where he spent a lot of time and calls the...
When Doja Cat made her VMA debut last night (August 30), she went full pink. Her first-ever performance on the awards-show stage found the artist bathed in hot fuchsia as she delivered her hits “Say So” and “Like That,” songs that span nu-disco and pop-rap and are just a sample of the styles she keeps in her toolbox. Her 2019 album Hot Pink, for example, layered a rusty Blink-182 guitar arpeggio over a trap-inspired beat, and by the closer, she was diving into the technicolor realm of sparkly R&B. Doja had another big moment during the show: when she...
It’s been quite the summer for Megan Thee Stallion. While she’s suffered her share of horrible personal traumas, her star has also continued to rise, most recently through “WAP,” her 2020-defining collaboration with Cardi B. And last night, at the 2020 VMAs, Meg took home the award for Best Hip Hop for her indelible track “Savage.” She popped a bottle of champagne in a short-but-sweet victory speech to celebrate. “We gon’ keep turning up,” she said as part of her acceptance. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEiS-1Ulp5q/ It’s clear that Meg was feeling herself this weekend, and not just because of her VMA win...
Uk based poet and producer Seekay has recently released a new track, “Hold” featuring his new protege, the singer Chloe. “Hold” is an electro-pop single that presents old and new combinations, from chill-out to deep progressive house, layering Chloe’s voice in a subtle and deeply moving way. This slow-paced banger has a groovy feel throughout, delivering tender and soothing vibes that build-up the momentum of this love serenade. A tribute to love and its inescapable destiny, Seekay has written a captivating poem and story, where two lovers who had abandoned each other step on their egos to come...
Travis have shared a new single with The Bangles‘ Susanna Hoffs – watch the video for ‘The Only Thing Below’ below. Read more: Travis return with ‘A Ghost’ from new album ’10 Songs’: “I’m back in the fucking ring and I’ll take you all on” The song is the fourth the band have shared from their forthcoming album ’10 Songs’. They previously shared the tracks ‘Valentine’, ‘A Ghost’ and ‘Kissing In The Wind’. Frontman Fran Healy said of the new video: “This is definitely my Covideo. One of the main prerequisites was to somehow get us all on the...
Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia has recalled the time he crossed paths with Prince in a new interview. Speaking to New York’s Q104.3, the drummer remembered playing with an old covers band of his in San Francisco. “I was in a band a long, long time ago. We were doing disco covers many years ago up in San Francisco,” Zadinia remembered. “And Prince played at the ‘Shark Tank,’ which is the San Jose hockey arena. Advertisement “After his shows, he would find a club in a nearby city and he would go in. And his deal was, ‘Hey, I’m...
Taylor Swift has shared another playlist of songs from her latest album, ‘Folklore’, which she’s told fans has been arranged “thematically”. Last week Swift posted Folkore: The Escapism Chapter playlist, which consists of ‘The Lakes’, ‘Seven’, ‘Epiphany’, ‘Cardigan’, ‘Mirrorball’ and ‘Exile’ respectively. Read more: Taylor Swift – ‘Folklore’ review: pop superstar undergoes an extraordinary indie-folk makeover Now, the pop star has treated fans to another installment, titled The Sleepless Nights Chapter. It opens with her Bon Iver collaboration ‘Exile’ before moving through to ‘Hoax’, ‘My Tears Ricochet’, ‘Illicit Affairs’, ‘This Is Me Trying’ and ‘Mad Woman’. Advertisement “In my...
A TikTok user has shared his country take on Slipknot‘s 2004 single, ‘Duality’. In the clip, musician ‘@melton.alexander’ suggests what the Iowa legends might sound like if they were from South Carolina and favoured country music over heavy metal. More: The Big Read – Slipknot: “I’m just going to tell you the facts: this album is a masterpiece” What follows is an acoustic slow jam intro to the lead single from Slipknot’s third album, ‘Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)’, in which the musician gently sings: “I push my fingers into my eyes.” Advertisement Unfortunately, as per the duration limitations on the...
Cardi B has unveiled a range of ‘WAP’ merchandise. The water-themed merch, which is based on her collaboration single with Megan Thee Stallion, includes umbrellas, raincoats and spandex bras along with a biker shorts set, a sweater, cropped t-shirts and more. The raincoat, which comes in black, purple or white, is selling for $125 (£95) and sports the ‘WAP’ slogan across the front along with an XXX and 18+ warning on either arm. The umbrella costs $25 (£19) and is available in black or purple. Advertisement You can view the range below and purchase items via Cardi’s website WapStore....
50 Cent has lost an appeal in his five-year legal battle against Rick Ross, over the unauthorised sampling of his seminal hit ‘In Da Club’. Ross used the song for his 2015 ‘Renzel Remixes’ project, prompting the rapper – real name Curtis Jackson – to sue him for alleged copyright infringement in a $2 million lawsuit. However, court papers later obtained by Billboard revealed that Jackson recorded the song following an agreement with his then-label, Shady Records/Aftermath Records, which stated that he “owns no copyright interest in ‘In Da Club.’” Advertisement Jackson also reportedly gave Shady/Aftermath the “perpetual and...