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Second annual Caribbean Music Awards announced for August 29 in Brooklyn
Over 150 nominees and over 40 categories celebrating in the best in Caribbean Music unveiled
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[/media-credit]Prepare for the most diverse music event of the year as Caribbean Elite Group proudly presents the nominees for the highly-anticipated Caribbean Music Awards! With over 150 nominees and over 40 categories spanning a diverse range of islands and genres, this year’s awards promise to celebrate Caribbean music’s finest talents.
Carefully chosen through a rigorous selection process, the nominees represent the pinnacle of Caribbean music excellence. From the infectious rhythms of Reggae and Soca to the pulsating beats of Dancehall and beyond, these artists embody the rich tapestry of the Caribbean musical landscape. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce exciting new categories such as International DJ, French Caribbean Artist, Latin Caribbean Artist, and Bouyon Artist of the Year, alongside Chutney, Calypso, and Konpa Honors.
Voting is underway and will conclude on Thursday, June 30, 2024, so be sure to cast your vote and make your voice heard! The celebration of the nominees will reach its peak at a star-studded event on Thursday, August 29, at King Theatre, where music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike will come together to honor the extraordinary talents and tracks that have graced this prestigious list.
Leading the nominations this year are the sensational Dexta Daps with eight nominations, the energetic Skinny Fabulous with six nominations, and the dynamic Masicka, Yung Bredda, Bounty Killer, and Machel Montano with five nominations each. Also receiving noteworthy nominations are Asa Bantan, Tee Jay, Cham, Byron Messia, Patrice Roberts, Rajah Wild, Nailah Blackman, and Problem Child, each with four nominations.
Don’t miss your chance to have a say in the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards! Nominees, including self-nominations and peer acknowledgments, can vote through the official Caribbean Music Awards website at caribmusicawards.com. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote, ensuring that the awards truly reflect the vibrant and diverse voice of the Caribbean music community.
Join us in the excitement as we celebrate the vibrant music culture of the Caribbean region and recognise the remarkable talents that define it. Caribbean Elite Group is dedicated to showcasing the best of the Caribbean music scene, and we can’t wait to see you at the Caribbean Music Awards.
The complete list of nominees for ‘Caribbean Music Awards’ 2024 are:
Album of the Year (Reggae)
Buju Banton – Born For Greatness
Collie Buddz – Take It Easy
Marcia Griffiths – Golden
Morgan Heritage – The Homeland
Stephen Marley – Old Soul
Sizzla – The I-Grade
Julian Marley & Antaeus -Colors of Royal
Album of the Year (Dancehall)
Masicka – Generation of Kings
Popcaan – Great Is He
Valiant – 4:14
Beenie Man – Simma
Byron Messia – No Love
Bounty Killer & Baby Cham – Time Bomb
Aidonia – Occupied Mind
Song of the Year (Dancehall)
Tee Jay – Drift
Byron Messia – Talibans
Valiant – Mad Out
450 – Wild n Rich
Rajah Wild – Wild Out
Baby Cham, Bounty Killer & Dexta Daps – Slow Motion
Masicka – Tyrant
Song of the Year (Soca)
Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous – Come Home
Problem Child, Jus Jay King, Nelieux – Holiday
Olatunji – Engine Room
Machel Montano & Patrice Roberts – Like Yuh Self
Bunji Garlin – Hard Fete
Nadia Batson – Market
Lyrikal – Look Back
Artist of the Year – Male (Dancehall)
Masicka
Dexta Daps
Valiant
Tee Jay
Popcaan
450
Byron Messia
Artist of the Year – Male (Reggae)
Beres Hammond
Romain Virgo
Tarrus Riley
Christopher Martin
Shaggy
Protoje
Artist of the Year – Male (Soca)
Skinny Fabulous
Problem Child
Asa Banton
Machel Montano
Voice The Artiste
Bunji Garlin
Lyrikal
Artist of the Year (Latin Caribbean)
Lyz Martin
La Pana
Romeo Santos
Gaza Fish
AKIM
El Alfa
Artist of the Year – Female (Dancehall)
Jada Kingdom
Shenseea
Spice
Shaneil Muir
Stefflon Don
Tina (Hood Celebrity)
Artist of the Year – Female (Reggae)
Koffee
Etana
Alaine
Lila Iké
Naomi Cowan
Artist of the Year – Female (Soca)
Patrice Roberts
Nailah Blackman
Nadia Batson
Destra Garcia
Fay-Ann Lyons
Alison Hinds
Nessa Preppy
Artist of the Year (Bouyon)
Asa Bantan
Triple K
Mr Ridge
Nice
Kenny G
Carlyn Xp
Reo
Artist of the Year (French Caribbean)
Kalash
Kassav’
Michael Robinson
Phyllisia Ross
Blaiz Fayah
DJ Chinwax
Bamby
Best New Artist (Dancehall)
Byron Messia
Nigy Boy
Rajah Wild
Stalk Ashley
Kraff
Malie Donn
Best New Artist (Soca)
Yung Bredda
Rae
Rane
Empress J
Star Martin
Faith Callender
Best New Artist (Reggae)
Aiesha
Mortimer
Royal Blu
Blvk H3ro
Ras I
Joby Jay
Kxng Izem
Konpa Band of the Year
T VICE
Klass
KAI
Vayb
Nu Look
Zafem
K-Dilak and Bedjine
Performer of the Year (Dancehall)
Dexta Daps
Tee Jay
Shenseea
Spice
Ding Dong
Masicka
Skeng
Performer of the Year (Soca)
Patrice Roberts
Skinny Fabulous
Asa Bantan
Kes
Problem Child
Machel Montano
Voice The Artiste
Mr Killa
Collaboration of the Year (Soca)
Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous – Come Home
Skinny Fabulous & Mr Killa & Asa Bantan – Do What Yuh Want
Machel Montano & Patrice Roberts – Like Yuh Self
College Boy & Yung Bredda – Juk On The Junction
Ricardo Dru & Viking Ding Dong – Tornado
Lead Pipe & Just Jay – Brain Freeze
Collaboration of the Year (Reggae)
Shaggy, Kes – Mood
Sean Paul, Beres Hammond – Rebel Time
Alaine, Dexta Daps – Seh It Yah
Morgan Heritage, Baby Cham, Bounty Killer, Stonebwoy – Who Deh Like You
Marlon Asher, Tarrus Riley, Capleton – Diamonds and Gold
Julian Marley & Antaeus – Inna Mood
Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall)
Burna Boy, Byron Messia – Talibans II
The 9ine, Jada Kingdom – Turn Me On
450, Shaneil Muir – Crawsis
Popcaan, Drake – We Caan Done
Baby Cham, Bounty Killer, Dexta Daps – Slow Motion
Masicka, Lila Iké, Chronic Law – Triumph
Mavado, Jay A, Dexta Daps – Pain
Video of the Year (Reggae/Dancehall)
Tee Jay – Drift
Valiant – Mad Out
Baby Cham, Bounty Killer & Dexta Daps – Slow Motion
Alkaline – Boss
Mavado, Jay-A, Dexta Daps – Pain
DJ Cassidy & Shaggy featuring Rayvon – If You Like Pina Coladas
Video of the Year (Soca)
Nailah Blackman & Skinny Fabulous – Come Home
Problem Child, Jus Jay & Nelieux – Holiday
Nadia Batson – Market
Machel Montano & Patrice – Like Yuh Self
Bunji Garlin – Hard Fete
Lyrikal & Lil Natty & Thunder – The Ambush
Mical Teja – DNA
2023 Impact Award – (Dancehall)
Byron Messia
Rajah Wild
Chronic Law
Jah Vinci
Stalk Ashley
Prince Swanny
Kraff
2023 Impact Award – (Soca)
Yung Bredda
Mical Teja
Pumpa
Terra D Governor
V’ghn
Rae
DJ Cheem
2023 Impact Award – (Reggae)
Naomi Cowan
Mortimer
Jah 9
Samora
Sevana
Jaz Elise
Irie Souljah
People’s Choice Award
Kes
Skinny Fabulous
Patrice Roberts
Asa Banton
Dexta Daps
Shenseea
Yung Bredda
International DJ of the Year
Private Ryan
DJ Puffy
Travis World
DJ Young Chow
DJ Riggo Suave
DJ Kevin Crown
DJ Osocity
DJ Stakz
Entertainer of the Year
Maya Fairy
Julie Mango
Jr Lee So Crazy
Majah Hype
White Yardie
Yung Bredda
Dale Elliott
Music Event of the Year
Brunch and Soca
Dominica World Creole Music Festival
I Love Soca
Soca Brainwash
Stink and Dutty
Reggae Sumfest
St Kitts Music Festival
BRT WKND
Cruise Event of the Year
Uber Soca
Welcome To Jam Rock
Love And Harmony
FeteTopia
Epic
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Nigeria’s global Afrobeats princess Ayra Starr’s forthcoming album ‘The Year I Turned 21’ to release this Friday
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[/media-credit]Kicking off what promises to be the beginning of a groundbreaking and remarkable era, GRAMMY Award-nominated global Afrobeats phenomenon Ayra Starr shares the news of the release of her forthcoming second full-length album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ on May 31, which Mavin Records/Republic Records will release. Recently, she released her new track ‘Bad Vibes’, which finds her firing on all cylinders and has already garnered over ten million streams. A steady Afrobeats groove sets the pace as her smooth vocals coast over the beat. A hypnotic hook takes hold, and Nigerian phenomenon Seyi Vibez pulls up for a head-turning cameo. Together, they tap into undeniable chemistry, delivering a worldwide Afrobeats anthem. Additionally, she collaborated with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro for their smash global hit ‘Santa’ that has already amassed over twp-hundred million streams worldwide.
She quietly laid the foundation for this chapter with ‘Commas’ earlier this year, which has already exploded with over 100 million streams worldwide. Meanwhile, the song attracted acclaim worldwide. Billboard touted it among “Afrobeats Fresh Picks”, going on to proclaim, “Over a swelling string arrangement and bubbling percussion, she delivers a personal message of resilience for those who need it most – including herself.” OKAYAFRICA applauded how “her sultry vocals and magnetic presence carry the weight of a seasoned professional”, and CLASH attested, “Serving as a reset, her new single ‘Commas’ opens a fresh chapter in her work.” HotNewHipHop put it best, “While her career is still young, she is arguably a ‘Starr’ already.”
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[/media-credit]Ayra Starr is signed to Nigerian label Mavin Records and her music is distributed by Republic worldwide.
Earlier this year, she received her very first GRAMMY nomination in the category of Best African Music Performance for her global smash ‘Rush’, which topped the UK Afrobeats Chart and became her highest charting single on the UK’s Official Singles Charts, peaking at No. 24, certifying Silver.
It was one of many career milestones she marked in 2023 which include making the BBC’s Sound of 2024 list and being nominated for MOBO Awards’ Best African Music Act for the second time. This year so far, Ayra Starr has been nominated for three BET Awards including Best New Artist, Best International Act and BET Her for ‘Commas’.
Last year also saw Ayra Starr embark on her sold-out, first headline tour—’21: The World Tour’—which spanned North America, Africa, Australia and Europe. The London show earned praise from The Guardian, which stated: “[The] West African star underlines her superstar potential… despite her age, she has a substantial and varied catalogue, allowing multiple energies and vibes to seamlessly coexist here.”
The Year I Turned 21 Track List
Birds Sing of Money
Goodbye (Warm Up) featuring Asake
Commas
Woman Commando featuring Anitta & Coco Jones
Control
Lagos Love Story
Rhythm & Blues
21
Last Heartbreak Song featuring Giveon
Bad Vibes featuring Seyi Vibez
Orun
Jazzy’s Song
1942 featuring Milar
The Kids Are Alright
Santa (Bonus) – Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro, Ayra Starr
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MTN Rwanda named official digital partner of the 2024 Basketball Africa League Playoffs and Finals
MTN Rwanda will enhance the digital experience for BAL fans throughout league’s Playoffs and Finals
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[/media-credit]The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and MTN Rwandacell Plc (MTN Rwanda), a market leader in mobile telecommunications in Rwanda, today announced a collaboration that makes MTN Rwanda the Official Digital Partner of the 2024 BAL Playoffs and Finals.
The collaboration will see MTN Rwanda enhance the digital experience for BAL fans throughout the Playoffs and Finals taking place this week at BK Arena in Kigali through promotions, sweepstakes, and access to Ayoba, an all-in-one free app developed by MTN that offers free instant messaging; voice and video calling; sports, fashion, food, and entertainment news; games; and other content. MTN Rwanda customers will also have access to BAL content on Ayoba, including highlight packages and episodes of ‘BAL Daily’, a magazine programme produced by the league featuring highlights of the games and surrounding events, interviews with players and coaches, and analysis from BAL commentators and other personalities.
“Our collaboration with MTN will bring Rwanda’s passionate Basketball Africa League fanbase even closer to the excitement of the BAL Playoffs and Finals”, said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall. “As a pan-African mobile telecommunications brand deeply rooted on the continent, MTN has been instrumental in providing enriched experiences for its customers in Africa. We have a shared ambition to empowering communities, driving innovation, and building a sustainable ecosystem for long-term growth. We look forward to working together to extend this impact to BAL fans in Rwanda.”
“We are thrilled to work with the BAL as their official digital partner”, said MTN Rwanda CEO Officer Mapula Bodibe. “Our customers can look forward to an unforgettable showcase of talent. As a token of appreciation, we will be giving out free tickets to our valued customers, so keep an eye out on our social media platforms for the giveaway. Additionally, BAL attendees will also receive a 35% discount when they pay for their tickets via MoMo. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that unite communities and empower Rwandan youth, fostering national unity.”
MTN Rwanda joins the BAL’s roster of partners that also includes Foundational Partners Rwanda Development Board, NIKE, Jordan Brand, and Wilson, as well as marketing partners Afreximbank, Bank of Kigali, Castle Lite, Hennessy, and RwandAir.
The 2024 BAL Playoffs and Finals will continue on Wednesday, May 29 with two semifinals games. In the first game, Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) will take on Al Ahly Ly (Libya) at 5 PM CAT. In the second game, Petro de Luanda (Angola) will face Cape Town Tigers (South Africa) at 8:00 PM CAT. The complete game schedule is available at BAL.NBA.com and will culminate with the 2024 BAL Finals on June 1 at 4:00 PM CAT. Tickets for the Playoffs and Finals are on sale now at bal.nba.com and ticqet.rw.
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Red Lake Nation College opens first-ever tribal college in the United States
[/media-credit] The new Red Lake Nation College site at 900 S 3rd Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota According to Minnesota Compass, 44.2% of Minnesota’s American Indian population resides in the Twin Cities. Yet until now, there was no tribal college in the Twin Cities that provided culturally based higher education to Native students. Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) is celebrating its grand opening of its Minneapolis site Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM, with music and social activities from 3 PM to 6 PM at 900 S 3rd Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event is free and open to the public.
With a new campus located in downtown Minneapolis, RLNC aims to fill a crucial void in higher education by offering an affordable, accredited higher education grounded in Ojibwe language and culture to Native American students in the heart of Minneapolis.
RLNC, an accredited two-year tribal college located on the shores of Red Lake in Northern Minnesota, has delivered courses through distance education to downtown Minneapolis students since 2021. The new site, completed in the spring of 2024, will provide state-of-the-art facilities and education services to support student success.
As a TCU in the Twin Cities, RLNC serves a unique market niche in higher education, focusing on Native communities while welcoming students of all tribal backgrounds through its open-enrollment policy. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and ensures rigorous academic standards and quality education delivery.
“Our grand opening represents a significant step towards providing accessible education to Native American communities living in urban areas”, said Dan King, President of Red Lake Nation College. “By establishing our Minneapolis location, we are pioneering a new era of tribal college presence in major metropolitan centers, offering globally relevant courses steeped in Ojibwe culture to prepare students for success in the modern job market.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the courses of study offered, career opportunities for graduates, and hear from President Dan King, a prominent business leader and a Hereditary Chief of the Red Lake Nation, about his vision for the college and the services it offers.
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The Home Depot and Instacart announce nationwide partnership, offering same-day delivery
The world’s largest home improvement retailer now offers delivery in as fast as an hour.
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[/media-credit]Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, and The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced a nationwide partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly 2000 store locations. Customers can now order a wide range of home improvement items on Instacart’s platform – from garden essentials and building supplies to light fixtures – and have them rapidly delivered directly to their doorstep.
The Home Depot is focused on improving the interconnected shopping experience for its customers and following a successful pilot with Instacart earlier this year, is expanding the partnership nationwide. The service also includes Instacart’s Big & Bulky fulfillment solution, which ensures same-day and scheduled deliveries for heavy items up to sixty pounds, such as grills, ladders, large boxes, and more.
“Our brick-and-mortar stores are foundational to The Home Depot, and expanding our e-commerce capabilities is a key part of our ongoing efforts to deliver a seamless interconnected experience,” said The Home Depot’s Jordan Broggi, President – Online. “By supplementing our existing same-day and next-day delivery options on homedepot.com with Instacart’s fast and convenient shopper experience, we’re increasing flexibility for our customers to meet them no matter how they choose to shop.”
“We’re excited to broaden our partnership with The Home Depot, further extending our selection beyond grocery while boosting their e-commerce capabilities,” said Blake Wallace, Senior Director of Retail Partnerships at Instacart. “As a marketplace and delivery partner to The Home Depot, our partnership simplifies access to essential home improvement products, ranging from household appliances like microwaves and vacuums to everyday products like cleaning supplies or gardening tools, allowing The Home Depot to serve their customers more effectively with delivery in as fast as an hour.”
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Over 20 people killed in attack on central Mali village, report says
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[/media-credit]According to a report on Reuters, an attack on a village in central Mali left over twenty people dead. The unfortunate incident occurred in the Circle of Bankass in the Mopti region, known to be one of several areas in Northern and Central Mali where jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State have been for twelve years. According to Moulaye Guindo, the Bankass Mayor, said the villagers were on their way to work in their fields when unidentified armed assailants attacked them.
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Global pop star Benson Boone to open for Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour in London
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[/media-credit]Benson Boone, the artist with the most streamed song, ‘Beautiful Things’, on Spotify this year, has been announced as an opener during Taylor Swift’s sold-out Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in London at Wembley Stadium on June 23. Currently, he is on the European leg of his ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades’, world tour, which is sold out. Last weekend, the global star joined Lana Del Rey on stage to duet ‘Beautiful Things’ during her headline set at Hangout Fest. Subsequently, he will travel to Australia and New Zealand in September. See all remaining tour dates below.
Benson Boone ‘Fireworks and Rollerblades’ World Tour:
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UK/EU:
May 28 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
May 30 — Zurich, Switzerland — Mascotte
June 1 — Prague, Czech Republic — Rock Cafe
June 2 — Warsaw, Poland — Progresja
June 4 — Berlin, Germany — Metropol
June 5 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Vega
June 6 — Stockholm, Sweden — Fryshuset Arenan
June 8 — Trondheim, Norway — NEON Festival
June 9 — Oslo, Norway — Sentrum Scene
June 11 — Helsinki, Finland — House of Culture
June 23 – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour – London, Wembley StadiumAUS/NZ:
Sept 13 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation
Sept 14 – Auckland, NZ – Powerstation
Sept 16 – Brisbane, QLD – The Tivoli
Sept 18 – Melbourne, VIC – Forum Theatre
Sept 19 – Sydney, NSW – Enmore Theatre
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2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs’ quarterfinals set
The 2024 BAL Playoffs quarterfinal matchups have been set as Tunisia’s US Monastir defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 70-67, thanks to Firas Lahyani’s spectacular buzzer-beater from behind-the-arc, and Senegal’s AS Douanes beat Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers 63-57.
[/media-credit] Firas Lahyani #23 of the US Monastir hits the game winning shot during the game against the Petroleos De Luanda during the 2024 Basketball Africa League Playoffs on May 25, 2024 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda Lahyani added nine rebounds, George Williams finished with 17 points and Chris Crawford dished out 11 assists for Monastir. It was Monastir’s fourth straight win this season, after they started their Sahara Conference campaign with three consecutive losses earlier this month. They outrebounded Petro 44-39, but ended the game with 15 turnovers and will look to get more organized offensively ahead of their quarterfinal against Rivers Hoopers tomorrow.
Nicholas Faust scored 12 for Petro, Childe Dundao added 11 points and Yannick Moreira finished with nine points and five rebounds, as they look to face AS Douanes tomorrow.
In yesterday’s second game, Abdoulaye Harouna led Douanes with 16 points, with Madut Akec recording 13 points and eight rebounds. Douanes were outrebounded 48-56 by the Hoopers, but were more disciplined with the ball, limiting their turnovers to 10, compared to the Hoopers’ 22.
David Ike led the Hoopers with 11 points, but it was a dreadful night for both teams as they struggled to find the net throughout the night.
The quarterfinals get underway this afternoon, with Al Ahly Ly taking on the defending champion Egypt’s Al Ahly at 2:30 PM CAT, while FUS Rabat will take on Cape Town Tigers at 5:30 PM CAT at BK Arena.
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Hear Southside and Lucki’s new record ‘Elegant’
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[/media-credit]GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum producer and acclaimed Atlanta artist Southside has unveiled the fourth single, ‘Elegant’ with Lucki with visualiesr from his upcoming, yet to be announced album. Southside brings a subdued, pensive beat to ‘Elegant’, making way for the rising Chicago artist to reflect with his quiet yet emotive vocals. The track follows his most recent drop ‘President’ feautring Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.
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His profound impact on Hip-Hop, spanning over fifteen years, is immeasurable. With a storied career that includes collaborations and productions for the likes of Young Thug, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pusha T, Jeezy, and many others, his seminal Atlanta Trap sound has inspired countless artists. Some of his most recent work includes Future & Metro Boomin’s ‘We Don’t Trust You’ and ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ and Drake’s ‘For All the Dogs’—all of which have debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Stay tuned for more updates on the forthcoming album.
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Billboard 200: Gunna’s ‘One of Wun’ debuts at #2
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[/media-credit]Gunna, the four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and multi-talented rapper-singer, returns to the top of multiple charts with his acclaimed fifth studio album ‘One of Wun’! It notably bows at #2 on the Billboard 200, becoming his fifth consecutive Top 5 debut on the respective chart. Additionally, it captures #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. Not to mention, it stands out as the #1 debut of the week and #1 biggest week for a Warner Music Group album in 2024 so far. On DSPs, it notches a #1 Spotify Global and United States. debut in addition to vaulting to #1 on Apple Music in forty-four countries. Thus far, it has generated 170 million global streams.
Earning critical acclaim, Rolling Stone highlighted how “Gunna shows off his melodic genius,” and Clash christened it “a potent and personal record” and attested “it contains some of the more fired-up performances of his career.”
Right now, Gunna is canvasing the country with sold out shows on ‘The Bittersweet Tour’. It kicked off on May 4 in Columbus, Ohio at Schottenstein Center, with sixteen stops across the United States in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Miami and more before wrapping up with a hometown performance in Atlanta at State Farm Arena on June 11.
The artwork for One of Wun was created by Calvin Clausell Jr, featuring creative direction by Spike Jordan of The Genius Club, as well as art direction and design by Tal Midyan.
Prior to the release, Gunna shared the singles, ‘Bittersweet’ and ‘Prada Dem’ featuring Offset, notably marking his first releases since his chart-topping studio album ‘a Gift & a Curse’. The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and became his fourth consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Top Hip-Hop/R&B Albums Chart. ‘a Gift & a Curse’ recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify and features the now RIAA certified platinum hit single ‘fukumean’, which became Gunna’s first #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.