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Busta Rhymes Will Perform At The 2021 VMAs
Did you hear? The 2021 MTV VMAs are happening tonight, and if you thought the lineup of nominees, presenters, and performers was so stacked that there couldn’t possibly be room for one more, you’d be mistaken. When it comes to Busta Rhymes, there’s always room. The legendary New York rapper will make his return to the VMAs stage at tonight’s show, his latest stop in a career full of Moonperson nominations. The first of Rhymes’s 16 noms dates back all the way to 1996, when his Hype Williams-helmed visual for “Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check” earned a nod...
BERWYN: “I’m sitting on hundreds of songs and some high-profile features”
Rising rapper BERWYN has revealed that he’s currently “sitting on hundreds of new songs” and also has some “high-profile features” in the bag. Watch our video interview the rapper above. READ MORE: BERWYN – Romford underdog’s soul-baring rap is helping those in need The Trinidad-born, Romford-raised rapper, producer, and songwriter was speaking to NME on the red carpet ahead of last week’s Mercury Prize – which he described as “one of the best days of my life”. “I don’t really know it feels,” he told NME. “I don’t expect to win. I’m just looking forward to sitting and playing...
Watch Mudvayne perform together for the first time in 12 years
Mudvayne headlined this weekend’s Inkcarceration Festival in Ohio, marking the first time the band have performed together in 12 years. READ MORE: From Trippie Redd to Lil Uzi Vert, rap-rock is back. And this time, it doesn’t suck The nu-metal band, who formed in 1996 and is made up of Chad Gray (vocals), Greg Tribbett (guitar, backing vocals), Matthew McDonough (drums, synthesizer) and Ryan Martinie (bass), went on hiatus in 2010, a year after the release of their self-titled fifth studio album. Since then, vocalist Chad Gray has been fronting the band Hellyeah, of which Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett...
Watch Stormzy join Dave on stage for surprise Parklife performance
Dave‘s headline performance at this weekend’s Parklife festival saw the rapper joined by friend and collaborator Stormzy. READ MORE: Dave – ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’ review: stunning sequel lives up to his debut The Manchester festival kicked off in Heaton Park yesterday (September 11) and ends later today (September 12). Artists on the line-up include Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Migos, Disclosure, Jamie xx, Little Simz, slowthai, Koffee, Young Thug and more. Dave’s set, which marked the first time he’s ever headlined a major festival, saw him deliver tracks from across his two acclaimed studio albums, ‘Psychodrama’ and ‘We’re All...
UK government scraps plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclubs
The UK government’s plans to introduce coronavirus vaccine passports in order to gain entry into nightclubs and large events in England has now been scrapped. READ MORE: The Tories’ funding cuts threaten to make the arts (even more of a) playground for the rich The scheme, which was met with backlash from industry leaders when it was first announced back July, was confirmed to be going ahead earlier this month. However, health secretary Sajid Javid has now confirmed the government has decided not to move forward with it. “I’m pleased to say we will not be going ahead,” Javid told BBC...
‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’ singer María Mendiola has died
María Mendiola, best known as one half of Spanish duo Baccara who sang disco anthem ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’, has died aged 69. The singer died on Saturday morning (September 11) in Madrid surrounded by her family. Her death was confirmed by bandmate Cristina Sevilla on Baccara’s official Instagram page. “How difficult it is for me to publish this,” Sevilla’s post began. “My dear Maria, wonderful artist, but for me above all … My friend, has left us today. Words cannot come out … I can only thank so much love how I have received from her part and tell...
Lana Del Rey announces she’s deactivating all of her social media accounts
Lana Del Rey has announced that she plans on deactivating all of her social media accounts after this weekend. READ MORE: Every Lana Del Rey song ranked in order of greatness The singer-songwriter shared a video this morning (September 12) in which she revealed she was planning on stepping away from social media as some of the things she’s currently working on “require privacy and transparency”. “Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow we are going to be deactivating our social media accounts, my social media accounts,” Del Rey began her video message. “That is...
J Balvin announces 2022 tour on ‘The Tonight Show’, performs ‘In Da Getto’
J Balvin announced on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he’ll be heading on tour next year in support of his new album ‘Jose’. Appearing on the program on Thursday (September 9), Balvin was quizzed by host Fallon about rumours of a tour announcement. READ MORE: ‘The Boy From Medellín’ review: Colombian pop star J Balvin’s political awakening “There were rumours of you announcing a tour or going on tour,” Fallon said, “and you haven’t done anything or said anything that you’re going to. But is there anything you would like to tell me?” Advertisement “Besides that I...
Swizz Beatz says Kanye West was down to battle Drake in a ‘VERZUZ’ episode
VERZUZ co-creator Swizz Beatz revealed that Kanye West was interested in appearing on the series to battle Drake, but an episode never materialised due to the rappers’ ongoing feud. READ MORE: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on ‘VERZUZ’ battle series: “We want to celebrate the architects of good music” Beatz was a guest on The Angie Martinez Show yesterday (September 11). Checking in via video call, the Bronx-native multi-hyphenate appeared alongside Timbaland, with whom he launched the VERZUZ series back in March of 2020. “Kanye was willing to do the VERZUZ,” Beatz said, hinting that such a collaboration might have...Recent Posts
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