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Mac Miller’s Beloved Breakout Mixtape Is Coming To Streaming Services This Year [DETAILS HERE]

Mac Miller‘s beloved mixtape, K.I.D.S. is expected to hit streaming platforms in 2019, nine years after its initial release. This, according to Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records.


In the Instagram post below, he reveals:

On this 9th anniversary of the first tape that Mac and Rostrum put out together, I’m excited to announce that “K.I.D.S.” will be available on all streaming services later this year! After Macadelic came out, Mac asked if we could clear this one next. It has been challenging but we are getting through it. We miss Mac every day and we see our job as making sure his music lives on. We love you, Mac.

In the wake of the Mac’s passing, his supporters found comfort in listening to his entire catalog of music, including his most recent, Swimming. The album shot to No. 1 for a short time on Apple Music following his death. At one point following the tragedy, he also had seven total albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

Soon, K.I.D.S. — aka Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit — will be available as well.

His fourth mixtape originally released on August 13, 2010.

Mac Miller ‘K.I.D.S.’ Coming Soon

 

H/T: Complex | Photo: CARL TIMPONE/BFA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

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Your EDM Premiere: Masteria Celebrates 1 Year of Darkness with "Under Control"

Masteria has cemented his destiny in the electronic music realm. Coming up on a year from his emergence, it’s amazing to see how far he has come. Today, he unleashes “Under Control,” which stands for the risks he has taken — the plunge into his artistry known as Masteria.


With a year of releases under his belt, the project is still young, but the sound is remarkably seasoned. “Under Control” rocks Masteria’s signature menacing appeal, with driving force, gritty textures, and an unmistakable energy that instantly controls a room. There’s a deeper message behind the production, too.

Masteria shares in his own words:

This was a song I wrote during a crucial point in my life when I decided to pursue music as a full-time job and leave my 9-5. It’s for anyone who feels like they are held down or controlled by the expectations society places on us. This song is a reminder to chase your dreams, and that you can do whatever you put your mind to.

Masteria burst onto the scene with little warning and has quickly become, according to DJ Mag, one of the most “promising names in the world of house.” It’s hard to disagree. Chances are you’ve heard his music supported by some of the top acts in the game — Alesso, Tchami, Bijou, KSHMR, AC Slater, Drezo, Golf Clap and more.

Listen to the latest from Masteria below, link up, and enjoy “Under Control” as a free download.

Masteria – Under Control

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DeMarcus Cousins’ ACL Injury Sparks Sad Reaction From NBA Players

Cousins has had a rough last few years.

Earlier today, it was revealed that DeMarcus Cousins had been diagnosed with a torn ACL after injuring his knee during a training session in Las Vegas on Monday. It's an unfortunate series of events for the Los Angeles Lakers star as just weeks earlier, he had talked about how he wanted to play 82 games this season. The Lakers took a waiver on Cousins hoping he could get back to his production from before his Achilles injury a couple of years ago. Now, it looks like they will have to be without him for the majority of the season, which will certainly set them back a bit. 

Cousins' situation is a cautionary tale in how sometimes, your NBA career isn't guaranteed. When Cousins was going through his Achilles issues in New Orleans, he was offered a contract but because it wasn't the max, he ended up walking away and signed a short term deal with the Golden State Warriors instead. During the playoffs, Cousins hurt his quad but was able to come back in time for the Finals. This season in Los Angeles was supposed to be his way of proving to the league that he deserves max money but with his injury woes, it doesn't look like that will happen.

Following the news, Cousins' peers took to Twitter to show support for the big man and even offered some prayers in the process.

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The Rock Hits Back At Tyrese After ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Tops Worldwide Box Office

Tyrese called out The Rock in a now-deleted Instagram post after Hobbs and Shaw's first-week box office was the lowest in the Fast & Furious franchise since Tokyo Drift.

"I have to show my respects for one thing … He tried,” Gibson wrote. “Folks called me a hater … And attacked me for speaking out … Breaking up the family clearly doesn’t have the value that one would assume it does … You know what maybe just maybe … The Rock and the crew will come dance with us again for #Fast10. We can all hug it out and get back to giving the true fans who have supported this franchise for 20 years WHAT they want … No hating I’m just pointing out the facts.”

Those early numbers didn't include China, and a week later things are looking better for The Rock. 

So he took a victory lap.


 

Even though Rock hit the ever-ungrateful Tyrese with that sub, the two action heroes are still on somewhat decent terms.

Earlier today, Tyrese -- who was bitter about being left out of Hobbs And Shaw -- posted his preparation for Fast & Furious 9.


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A$AP Rocky Appears At His First Show Since Swedish Prison

A$AP Rocky played his first show since his prison release, during which he revealed to the audience that he’s going through a “scary, humbling experience.”


The rapper took the stage at Real Street Festival in Anaheim, California on Sunday. He stopped the show for a moment to talk about the recent events and express his gratitude for the ongoing support.

“Everybody, listen. I know y’all was praying for me,” he said. “I’m gonna need y’all to keep praying for me. You know what I’m saying? Hopefully with God’s will I’m not guilty and shit. I get the verdict on Wednesday, so…”

“I’m so happy to be here right now, y’all don’t even understand,” he added.

“That was a scary, humbling experience but I’m here right now. God is good, man. I can’t thank God enough, man, that was crazy.”

Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, entered a not guilty plea in court on July 30. A verdict is expected on August 14 back in Sweden.

Watch below.

A$AP Rocky @ Real Street Festival

 

H/T: The Standard | Photo: Phil Knott

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Trina’s A&R Accuses Nicki Minaj Of "Deception & Manipulation"


Reginald Saunders thinks Nicki Minaj fell short of supporting Trina upon the release of “BAPS.”

It would appear that Nicki Minaj and Trina‘s camps are at odds, despite giving off the opposite impression: a cordial relationship, dating back to the mid-to-late 2000s, proving that 1. appearances can be deceiving, and 2. relationships are fragile and must be kept in working order, even the friendships born out of convenience.

In this instance, Trina’s A&R for her Rockstarr imprint has come out accusing Nicki Minaj of deception and manipulation over her handling of the pairs collaborative song and video, “BAPS.” According to Reginald Saunders of Rockstarr Music Group, Nicki Minaj didn’t hold up her end of the promotional bargain upon the release of “BAPS.”

“I want to address the issue so bad about this #BAPS record and VIDEO and it’s taking everything inside of me to remain quiet,” wrote Reginald Saunders in an Instagram post addressing the matter.

“This isn’t the first time @nickiminaj has pulled this stunt and trust me it’s cool. I can’t get over how fake people can be for a Lil fame , likes and followers. when everyone tried to warn me I still gave her the benefit of the doubt,” he continued. “I can’t wait to see how all of this is about to play out because you can’t stop karmas reign, shame on you.”

It stands to reason that Saunders’ angry post may have been spurred by the attention Nicki had given Megan Thee Stallion in recent weeks. The level of exertion Nicki put towards their collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign this past week, certainly outweighs anything she did for Trina and their “BAPS” single upon its release in June. Bear in mind, the opinions expressed are those of Trina’s A&R, and not the artist herself.

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One of California’s Biggest Music Festivals Just Got The Green Light To Sell Weed

2019 has been a great year for cannabis initiatives at festivals, with Northern Nights and Ever After music festivals both allowing for more lax policies surrounding the plant. Now, the Bay Area’s Outside Lands will join that group after a decision from the state Bureau of Cannabis Control approved on-site sale and consumption of weed in a fenced-off area of the festival grounds limited to people 21 years and older


“Permitting Grass Lands as the inaugural event is the first step in creating a safe cannabis event space for those aged 21 years and older,” said Marisa Rodriguez, director of the San Francisco Office of Cannabis. “Attendees will be able to purchase and consume lab-tested products away from the rest of the venue’s attendees.”

Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener was one of the major supporters of the initiative.

“Cannabis is part of our culture — particularly at music festivals — and it makes sense to allow people to obtain it legally,” Wiener said. “We need to move past prohibition, which doesn’t work.”

If all goes well at Outside Lands, seven other events could be approved for on-site cannabis sales, including the next Folsom Street Fair.

Outside Lands drew around 200,000 people over its three days last year. It begins tomorrow and will be headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Childish Gambino, Paul Simon, and more.

 

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SYN Drops Powerful Debut EP On Kayzo's Welcome Records, "New Rave Pt. 1"

No two artists’ release schedules are the same. Whether it’s a fresh project or an established stadium act, there can be influence from the label, management, or other third parties; or the artist might work quickly or with a more deliberate touch. For SYN, it’s taken 18 months since the birth of the project for his debut EP to materialize, but it’s been well worth the wait.


New Rave Pt. 1 is actually a bit of a misnomer. Listening through the EP, there’s clearly influence from a lot of older styles, more established rhythms and such. But, as you move through the EP, and especially in the last two tracks, you start to see the future.

The EP begins with a spoken word intro on the title track, explaining the ethos behind the project, descending heavily into a cacophonous dubstep drop. SYN himself explains,

“My entire inspiration behind the EP came from a storyboard I came up with about planet earth becoming uninhabitable due to the excess of human activity in the year 2077. A handful of humans survive and flee to find Another Planet in order to escape the Danger and save the human race. They have to adapt and come up with ways to survive in hostile environments. They use technology to enhance their capabilities – they become augmented humans, Gangsters. They are the New Rave.”

For me, the EP really takes a turn for the best when you get to the second half of “Gangsters” and all of “2077.” “Gangsters” starts with a pretty standard dubstep drop that would fit wonderfully on a label Never Say Die or Disciple. But then the bridge… and second drop. With a high-pitched melody supporting the high-energy rhythm and synths, it brings the track to a completely new level.

It all ends with “2077,” a 5-minute melodic bass journey that feels like an actual time machine. The distorted, textured bass following along with the punchy percussion and whining melody give it a futuristic feel without leaving any of the heaviness behind. It’s a brilliant track through and through, and a wonderful ending to a varied and layered project.

If this is just SYN’s debut EP, I’m incredibly excited to see what he can come up with on a longer project. Listen to New Rave Pt. 1 below, out now on Kayzo’s Welcome Records.

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[Premiere] Opiuo Drops First Single From Upcoming Syzygy 02 EP, "Kaleidoscope"

After releasing Syzygy 01 in March 2018, Opiuo is back with the first installment from Syzygy 02, coming out later this year. “Kaleidoscope” continues the same brand of forward thinking, intellectual bass that Opiuo has come to be known for, and it’s well worth the wait.


Frequently mentioned alongside names like Gramatik, KOAN Sound, Freddy Todd, and the like, Opiuo uses funk and bass to deliver his vision. (Also, speaking of Gramatik, catch Opiuo on tour supporting him this Oct/Nov. Details here.) On “Kaleidoscope,” Opiuo takes the track title literally and develops the song little by little, layer upon layer, until the full picture finally comes into focus.

“One of my absolute favourite items in life is a kaleidoscope. It’s full of colour, never the same, always morphing layers upon layers of spinning swirling shapes and vibrant light. So when I sat down to make an intro to Syzygy 02 I knew I wanted something that begins with the smallest moment of a sound, working up slowly with everything around it into an infinite world of bendy, blending, sonic infused bassadelic adventure!”

“Kaleidoscope” is the first single off of Syzygy 02, which will be out later this year. Listen below!

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RL Grime Unleashes Masterful New ID At Lollapalooza 2019 [WATCH

Lollapalooza is the perfect place for testing out new music, as witnessed here. In the video below, the king RL Grime throws down a brand new ID on an unsuspecting crowd — and we’re absolutely obsessing over it.


The video is sideways, but the ID is perfectly in line with the quality we expect from RL Grime. The track has everything we’d hope for in a RL production, too. Expert drums and melodies, powerful bass and an overall emotional release. It’s beyond masterful and simply stunning. The kind of song that makes you dance and cry simultaneously.

In the footage below, RL unleashes what his supporters are expecting to be a collaboration. However, commenters on are divided about whether the contributor is San Holo or Juelz. Either way, we’re totally stoked for this song to drop.

Listen below and see if you can detect the talent behind the track!

RL Grime ID – Lollapalooza 2019

RL ID?? Lolla from trap

 

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