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‘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...

Listen to Lupe Fiasco freestyle over Drake’s ‘Champagne Poetry’

Lupe Fiasco has turned Drake‘s ‘Champagne Poetry’ into ‘Diet Soda Poetry’ with a new freestyle over the track. READ MORE: Drake – ‘Certified Lover Boy’ review: a boring, bloated disappointment The original song serves as the opener to Drake’s long-awaited sixth studio album, ‘Certified Lover Boy’, which arrived last week after a series of delays. Fiasco took to Twitter upon the album’s release, declaring his love for the cut by writing: “Champagne Poetry is my #1 running it back to back…Goodnight…(if y’all find that beat floating give me a sign)”. Champagne Poetry is my #1 running it back to back…Goodnight…(if...

Explosions In The Sky release hypnotic new single ‘Flying’

Explosions In The Sky have shared a new track titled ‘Flying’, the latest cut from a forthcoming soundtrack the band have made for a nature documentary based on their native Texas. READ MORE: NME Recommends: the best instrumental albums A slow-burning number, ‘Flying’ stands out with droning shoegaze guitars and a tastefully pared-back keyboard melody, washing over a cantering drum loop. The track was shared alongside a film clip, comprising slow-mo shots of a bird (specifically a Vermilion flycatcher) soaring around an idyllic mountain landscape. Advertisement Take a look at the clip for ‘Flying’ below: ‘Flying’ is the second...

Watch Royce Da 5’ 9″ celebrate sobriety with Tiny Desk Concert

Detroit rapper Royce Da 5′ 9″ is the latest artist to take on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series, using the occasion to mark his eighth year of sobriety. Royce’s instalment of series aired on Friday (September 10), consciously coinciding with National Recovery Month in the US. READ MORE: Royce Da 5’9”: “Eminem doesn’t just rhyme words – he’s a master” The Grammy-nominated rapper was joined by vocalist Ashley Sorrell, backing singers and a band. They worked their way through ‘God Speed’ and ‘Anything/Everything’ from 2018’s ‘Book Of Ryan’, as well as 2016’s ‘Dead President Heads’ and 2001’s ‘Boom’....

Queen’s Brian May says his next solo release could be an instrumental album

Brian May has said that if he ever puts out another solo record then it could be an instrumental album. READ MORE: Queen: 20 things you probably never knew about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Speaking in the latest print edition of Goldmine magazine, the Queen guitarist – whose last solo release was 1998’s ‘Another World’ – said he’s contemplating getting back in the studio to record a selection of instrumental tracks. “I do think about it,” May said of the possibility of making a new album. “And strangely enough, I think it probably would be instrumental this time. Because I have enough ideas. And I have...

Ed Sheeran says he once took Taylor Swift to his local pub and nobody noticed

Ed Sheeran has revealed he once took Taylor Swift to his local pub for a drink but nobody noticed the ‘Folklore’ singer-songwriter. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran’s new song ‘Bad Habits’ is an on-trend bop from one of the savviest men in pop Speaking in a new interview, the ‘Bad Habits’ singer talked about how he’s taken a few famous friends to his local, The Station in Framlingham, Suffolk, including Swift and Stormzy. “I took Stormzy to my local pub and it was one of those ones where the locals were trying to be funny with him but it just...

Burna Boy brings out Manchester United’s Paul Pogba during Parklife performance

Burna Boy‘s performance at this weekend’s Parklife festival saw the Nigerian star joined by Manchester United footballer Paul Pogba. READ MORE: Burna Boy: “A revolution is needed. I want to inspire it” The Manchester festival kicked off in Heaton Park today (September 11) and runs until tomorrow (September 12). Artists on the line-up include Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Migos, Disclosure, Jamie xx, Little Simz, slowthai, Koffee, Young Thug and more. Burna Boy’s set on the main stage today saw him joined by friend and 2018 World Cup winner Pogba, who arrived fresh off Manchester United’s 4-1 victory over Newcastle....