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J. Cole and Wale throw a campfire party in video for new track ‘Poke It Out’
Wale and J. Cole have released a video for their new collaborative single ‘Poke It Out’, their first release together in three years – watch it below. READ MORE: J. Cole – ‘The Off-Season’ review: technical brilliance that’s not built for the mainstream The catchy track is built around an electric bass sample from Q-Tip‘s 1999 single ‘Vivrant Thing’, with upbeat percussion thrown into the mix as the pair wax lyrical about the attention they’ve received from women before and after becoming famous. “I was gettin’ broads way before I got the money, honey/ Since I been a star, they don’t love...
Kylie Minogue announced as Album Day Ambassador, confirms ‘Fever’ reissue
Kylie Minogue has been named an Album Day Ambassador for 2021, and she’s also confirmed that she’s reissuing her ‘Fever’ album to mark its 20th anniversary. READ MORE: Kylie Minogue – ‘Disco’ review: a terrific fit for this seasoned showgirl The pop icon – who released her most recent album ‘Disco’ last year – is one of five women who have been chosen to be National Album Day ambassadors alongside Laura Mvula, Ray BLK, Joy Crookes and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas. Taking place Oct 16 and presented in conjunction with BBC Sounds and Bowers & Wilkins, National Album Day’s theme this year...
Kanye West wants to launch a range of ‘DONDA’ tech products
It appears Kanye West wants to launch a range of ‘DONDA’ tech products after submitting paperwork to trademark the name last month. READ MORE: Divorce, Drake disses and problematic features: 10 talking points from Kanye West’s ‘DONDA’ According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the rapper and producer wants to use the ‘DONDA’ branding on a range of tablet computers, surround sound systems and smartwatches. There are also apparently plans to launch ‘DONDA’ smart glasses, wearable activity trackers and protective flip covers for tablets as well as earphones. Advertisement It follows on from West’s company, Mascotte Holdings, Inc. filing...
Charli XCX’s new album will “make people dance and cry at the same time”
Charli XCX has shared a few more details about her upcoming new album, the follow-up to last year’s ‘How I’m Feeling Now’. READ MORE: Charli XCX and Christine & The Queens talk ‘untangling the patriarchy’ and the genius of Robyn Speaking in a new interview, the ‘Good Ones‘ hitmaker has teased what fans can expect from her upcoming ’80s-inspired fifth studio album, which is untitled at present. “It’s kind of all about sex and sexuality,” Charli told InStyle. “It can make people dance and cry at the same time. It’s a vibe.” Advertisement The new details come after she shared...
Robbie Williams to play one of his biggest ever shows next year in Munich
Robbie Williams has announced details of a headline show in Munich, Germany which will be one of the biggest ever gigs the pop star has played. READ MORE: ‘Better Man’: eight classic stories the Robbie Williams biopic should include Taking place August 27, 2022, Williams will perform to 150,000 fans at the outdoor area of Messe München as part of the venue’s Back To Live Summer 2022 concert series. Speaking about the show, Williams said: “I can’t wait to come to Munich next year – it’s always an incredible place to play and I have very fond memories of...
Bad Bunny and ‘Safaera’ collaborators sued for copyright infringement
Bad Bunny is being sued for direct and contributory copyright infringement in relation to his 2020 track ‘Safaera’. The lawsuit, reported by Pitchfork, has been filed in a California federal court by AOM Music, Inc., the rightsholder of the songs ‘Besa Tu Cuerpo’, ‘Chocha con Bicho’ and ‘Sigan Bailando’ by reggaeton pioneer DJ Playero. The songs are taken from Playero’s records ‘Playero 37 Underground’ and ‘Playero Street Mix Vol. 2’. The plaintiff claims the three songs have been included as uncleared samples on ‘Safaera’, and is seeking damages, legal costs and injunctions prohibiting the continued alleged infringement. ‘Safaera’ collaborators...
London Independent Label Market returns for winter 2021
Independent Label Market is returning to London this winter to round off its 10th anniversary celebrations. READ MORE: Here’s why the Independent Label Market’s all-female Soho takeover is so vital Started at Soho’s Berwick Street market in 2011, ILM has hosted 70 events all over the world and has partnered with more than 600 independent record labels throughout the UK as well as in Paris, Berlin, Rome, LA, Toronto, New York, LA and elsewhere. The 2021 ILM winter event will take place on November 27 at London’s Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, hosting a celebration of music and vinyl culture...
Young Thug debuts new ‘Punk’ songs at Givenchy show soundtrack
Young Thug premiered new songs from his forthcoming album ‘Punk’ during a recent show by luxury fashion brand Givenchy. READ MORE: How Young Thug become one of the most influential moguls in modern rap The rapper provided the soundtrack for the brand’s Spring 2022 ready-to-wear collection show at the La Défense Arena in Paris, which included as-yet-unreleased music from his next album. According to Vogue, the show’s creative director Matthew M Williams said that it was Young Thug’s idea for the show to take place on a large scale. The music was written especially for the 40,000 capacity venue. View this...
Tributes to famed hairdresser Lyndell Mansfield who styled The Gossip and more
Lyndell Mansfield, the Australian hairdresser who styled acts including The Gossip, has died. The stylist died last week after suffering a heart attack and a brain aneurysm. She was diagnosed with Covid last month . A crowdfunder had been set up to raise money for Mansfield’s family to fly over to the UK after she had been placed on life support. Mansfield was a celebrated stylist in music industry and, as Clash writes, was the hairdresser for a number of its magazine stars including a cover shoot with The Gossip’s Beth Ditto. Ditto, meanwhile, had written a heartfelt...Recent Posts
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