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Bop Shop: Songs From Rico Nasty, Oneus, Magnolia Park, Alex G, And More
The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include anything — it’s a snapshot of what’s on our minds and what sounds good. We’ll keep it fresh with the latest music, but expect a few oldies (but goodies) every once in a while, too. Get ready: The Bop Shop is now open...
Krept of Krept & Konan announces new baby skincare range
Krept of UK rap duo Krept & Konan has launched a new baby skincare range. READ MORE: Krept & Konan live: a super-charged celebration with an all-star guest list Along with co-parent and health and beauty influencer Sasha Ellese Gilbert, Krept (real name Casyo Johnson) announced the launch of ‘Nala’s Baby’, a baby skincare range that’s described as having “99% naturally derived ingredients.” He’s he first rapper to launch such a product. A statement described the products as “accessibly priced, naturally derived and inclusive” and will launch in over 400 Boots stores on June 20. The statement continued: “It is one of the...
Aerosmith cancel Las Vegas residency dates after Steven Tyler checks into rehab
Aerosmith have cancelled their summer Las Vegas residency dates due to frontman Steven Tyler checking himself into a drug rehabilitation facility. The band’s ‘Deuces Are Wild’ residency was scheduled to kick off at Park MGM’s Dolby Live on June 17 and run until December 11. However, the band have today (May 24) announced in an Instagram post that the June and July dates will not be going ahead due to Tyler suffering a relapse following recent foot surgery. Advertisement “As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years,” Aerosmith wrote. “After foot...
Watch Freddie Gibbs’ film debut in first trailer for ‘Down With The King’
This summer sees rapper Freddie Gibbs make his film debut, with a starring role in the forthcoming Down With The King. The movie sees Gibbs star as Mercury “Money Merc” Maxwell, a superstar rapper who is sent by his manager to a farm in the countryside in order to escape the pressures of fame in the city. The first full-length trailer arrived yesterday (May 23), and sees a glimpse of Maxwell’s high-profile celebrity life before cutting away to a plaintive look at his time in the countryside. Advertisement Initially there on a creative retreat, the trailer shows Maxwell bonding...
Jack Harlow on friendship with “daring, thoughtful” Pete Davidson
Jack Harlow has spoken about his friendship with Pete Davidson in a new mini-essay for Time magazine. READ MORE: Jack Harlow – ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ review: storytelling charm and filler tracks The rapper’s friendship with the comedian started on a FaceTime call, and over the past couple of years they’ve collaborated on a number of things including a Saturday Night Live sketch about NFTs. Davidson – who recently left SNL after seven seasons – has been named one of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People, and along with the accolade came praise from Harlow, who also walked readers...
Listen to Rico Nasty’s fierce new single, ‘Intrusive’
Rico Nasty has shared a brand new single, ‘Intrusive’ – listen to it below. READ MORE: Rico Nasty: “I definitely resonate with being a pop-punk princess” Rico started teasing the song on social media earlier this month before finally unveiling the distortion-heavy track earlier today (May 24). In a statement, the rapper said of the song: “This song tells the story of intrusive thoughts with some industrial elements. Advertisement “The song is a true free style for me and takes you for a ride through my mind.” The track is expected to feature on what is described in a...
Kanye West and XXXTentacion’s ‘True Love’ to get proper release this week
Kanye West – now legally known as Ye – and XXXTentacion‘s ‘True Love’ collaboration is getting a proper release later this week. READ MORE: ‘Donda 2’: Kanye West’s ego is scuppering these half-baked, dashed-off sounding songs Up until now, the lead track from West’s recent ‘Donda 2’ album was only available on the rapper and producer’s Stem Player, which he launched to host his 11th studio album back in February. However, the track is now getting a full release on Friday (May 27) via Columbia Records to coincide with the release of new documentary Look at Me: XXXTentacion, which will be...
YouTube guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd joins Machine Gun Kelly’s live band
YouTube guitarist Sophie Lloyd has joined Machine Gun Kelly‘s live band. READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly – ‘Mainstream Sellout’ review: the one-man pop-punk revival rolls on The London-based guitarist and content creator, who boasts 722,000 YouTube subscribers and 604,000 Instagram followers, has previously been endorsed by Muse‘s Matt Bellamy, who sent her a guitar as a gift in March 2021. In an Instagram Story that was shared by Kelly earlier today (May 24), Lloyd was seen rehearsing with the singer/rapper and his live band. Advertisement “Adding a new friend to the band,” Kelly wrote as a caption to the...
Editors’ Justin Lockey to sit out of band’s summer tour due to “struggles with anxiety”
Editors guitarist Justin Lockey will not be joining the band on their summer tour as he continues to work on his mental health. READ MORE: The term ‘landfill indie’ is pure snobbery from people who don’t know how to have fun The band, who released their latest single ‘Heart Attack’ last month, will play a host of headline and festival shows in the UK and Europe this summer, including a slot at Portsmouth’s Victorious Festival in August. Editors confirmed in a social media post this afternoon (May 24) that Lockey, who previously played guitar in Mastersystem and Yourcodenameis:milo, won’t...Recent Posts
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