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Watch Skepta perform a freestyle on ‘Plugged In’ video series
Skepta has performed a freestyle on the video series ‘Plugged In’ by producer Fumez The Engineer. READ MORE: Skepta: “They’ll make an example out of us black artists” Earlier this week (November 1), Pressplay Media premiered the clip, where the grime legend appeared in a leather racing jacket, black gloves, and a balaclava. Skepta freestyled on a beat produced by Carns Hill, reviving classic verses from past work, including his Jme collaboration ‘Nang’, 2009 track ‘Dark’, and other various freestyle performances. Advertisement Watch Skepta freestyle on ‘Plugged In’ below. In July, Skepta released the ‘All In’ EP, which features...
Jay-Z responds to Kanye West’s comments about Just Blaze being a “copycat”
Jay-Z has responded to recent comments by Kanye West that producer Just Blaze is a “copycat”. READ MORE: Kanye West – ‘DONDA’ review: some gems among lots – and lots – of filler In a wide-ranging interview on the Drink Champs podcast on Thursday (November 4), West talked at length about his personal life, regretting signing Big Sean to his label and defending his work with DaBaby and Marilyn Manson, among other topics. There was also a segment called ‘Quicktime with Slime’, where the guest is required to pick one artist over the other. West was asked to choose...
Yungblud hits back at accusations of miming guitar performance
Yungblud has hit back at accusations that he mimed playing the guitar at a concert. READ MORE: Yungblud live in London: stadium-baiting ambition (and plenty of pyro) A Twitter user reposted a TikTok video on Wednesday (November 3) which shows Yungblud playing the guitar during a recent performance. The user tweeted “guitars not even plugged in for fucks sake”. Earlier today, Yungblud retorted with a series of tweets, calling the user “a bully who wants a little ounce of attention.” Advertisement The Doncaster artist explained that he had been using a wireless guitar, and that his guitar riff “doubles...
Paul McCartney responds to Rishi Sunak’s plan for another Beatles museum in Liverpool
Paul McCartney has responded to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s plan invest to £2million in looking at the potential of giving Liverpool yet another museum dedicated to hometown heroes The Beatles – arguing that he’s “happy that they’re recognising that it’s a tourist attraction” but he “thinks they could also spend the money on something else.” READ MORE: Opinion – Rishi Sunak’s Beatles museum will merely be a monument to Tory cluelessness Last week, Sunak announced the proposals on Liverpool’s Waterfront in his Budget as part of an £850million investment to protect museums, galleries, libraries and local culture across the UK...
Listen to Snoop Dogg’s vicious new single ‘Murder Music’
Snoop Dogg has shared the latest preview of his upcoming new album ‘The Algorithm’ – you can listen to ‘Murder Music’ below. READ MORE: Busta Rhymes on ‘Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God’: “It’s my duty to start conversations” The legendary west coast rapper takes more of a backseat on the Nottz-produced track, appearing only on the hook, while guest rappers Benny The Butcher, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes do most of the heavy lifting. The tough-talking single hears Busta issue a warning to his adversaries: “I’m not an advocate for violence, but push me, I’ma push it further/ The...
The Anchoress announces UK spring tour for 2022
The Anchoress has announced a UK tour set to take place in spring 2022 – see the full list of tour dates below. READ MORE: The Anchoress shares ‘The Art Of Losing’ video and tells us about her Manics-featuring new album Back in August, the singer (real name Catherine Anne Davies) cancelled the remaining dates of her 2021 tour following medical advice from her doctor. She has now rescheduled those dates and has announced a number others, with her spring tour kicking off on March 11 at Guildford’s Boileroom and ending at Manchester’s Deaf Institute on May 25. Davies...
Silk Sonic share tracklist for new album ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’
Silk Sonic, the duo comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, have shared the tracklist for their upcoming debut album ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’. READ MORE: Posthumous albums: why labels should show more respect for musicians’ art The pair announced last month that their forthcoming LP will be released on November 12, after having previously suggested it wouldn’t arrive until early next year. The album will mark Mars’ first since 2016’s ’24K Magic’, and Anderson’s first since 2019’s ‘Ventura’. Tonight (November 5), Silk Sonic unveiled the tracklist for the highly anticipated album. “YOU HAVE A WEEK TO GET...
The Warehouse Project offers on-site urine tests for drink spiking
The Warehouse Project is offering on-site urine tests to anyone that believes they may have had their drink spiked. In an interview with The Independent, Sacha Lord, founder of The Warehouse Project, said that the Manchester club night had become the first place to offer these tests to clubbers, rolling them out over Halloween weekend. “Our medics actually bought kits last week … it’s a little like a pregnancy kit, if I’m being honest,” he said. “You can take a urine sample and tell exactly what is in that.” Advertisement The move comes after the Night Time Industries Association...
Incubus’ Brandon Boyd announces new solo single ‘Pocket Knife’
Incubus‘ Brandon Boyd has announced the release of a new solo single entitled ‘Pocket Knife’. READ MORE: Incubus’ Brandon Boyd on 20 years of ‘Morning View’: “We wanted to change our environment dramatically” The forthcoming track, which is set to arrive on November 19, is the lead single from Boyd’s new album ‘Echoes And Cocoons’. The follow-up to 2013’s ‘Sons Of The Sea’ is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer John Congleton. Discussing the album in a recent interview with NME, Boyd said: “It’s really cool. It’s a very different record for me.” Advertisement He revealed that a video had...Recent Posts
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