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  • Usher joins Coke Studio 2024 lineup

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    Coke Studio 2024 unveiled exciting additions to this year’s lineup, welcoming global music superstars, Usher and Tyla. Marking another milestone for Coke Studio, Coca-Cola’s premier global music platform, Usher and Tyla are joining this season alongside several incredible artists including Karol G, NewJeans and Peggy Gou, delivering exclusive musical experiences to fans around the world. 

    As part of the Coke Studio programming, fans can look forward to an array of immersive experiences from Usher and Tyla, including exclusive original tracks and thrilling live performances to be announced in the coming weeks. In October, Usher will perform live in Atlanta as part of his upcoming tour, whilst Tyla will take the stage in Johannesburg, South Africa where lucky fans will get to be some of the first in the world to experience the new tracks performed live for the very first time. 

    “Being part of this year’s Coke Studio lineup is both an honour and an opportunity to engage with my fans through the power of music. Partnering with Coca-Cola to bring these experiences to life is exciting, and I can’t wait for fans to join us in the magic we’re crafting together”, said Usher.

    “I’m excited to perform in my hometown of Johannesburg as part of the Coke Studio platform. It’s a privilege to bring these vibrant moments to life and share the joy and energy with music lovers across the world”, said Tyla.

    Usher and Tyla are the latest artists to curate new music for Coke Studio 2024 following the successful song drops of Karol G’s ‘Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido’, Peggy Gou’s ‘Find The Way’, and NewJeans’ ‘How Sweet’ videos. Karol G’s Coke Studio session has been celebrated for its remarkable achievements, as it reached the #1 global top music video on YouTube with over 225 million views. The song has been on top of the global charts for more than ten weeks, whilst reaching the # 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome two of our favourite artists, Usher and Tyla, to our incredible 2024 lineup. This year Coke Studio offers unparalleled access to exclusive content and experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. We’ve partnered with both Usher and Tyla to create something special for their fans, and we’re sure that they will love what we have in store for the rest of 2024”, said Josh Burke, global head of music and culture marketing at The Coca-Cola Company.

  • Dame Dash says Drake wanted to buy his shares of Roc-A-Fella

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    It could all be a way to drive traffic to his network… and it’s working.

    According to Dame Dash via his America Nu Network, Drake attempted to buy his shares of Roc-A-Fella. Had the deal gone through, the Toronto-bred legendary artist would have owned a third of the masters to JAY Z’s debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’. Could you imagine? That would have certainly been the talk of the town amid Kendrick Lamar’s recent announcement about performing at the Super Bowl during its Halftime Show in February 2025. Based on the reports, Drake contacted Dame Dash in a direct message. In any event, as previously reported on GRUNGECAKE, JAY Z’s legal is not having it and filed a motion that states the rights of his debut will return to its original owner in 2031.

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  • Taylor Swift officially endorses Kamala Harris

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    Yesterday, Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The American superstar wrote on Instagram, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.” Her 283 million followers or others could not leave a message since the popstar limited comments on her post.

  • Watch The Weeknd’s new music video teaser, shot on iPhone 16 Pro: See behind-the-scenes photos

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    Today, we received an exciting email from Apple detailing its new product, the all-new iPhone 16 Pro. In the email, the world’s leading tech company shared The Weeknd’s music video shot for his latest single ‘Dancing in the Flames’ on the device.

    Not only did the director, Anton Tammi, and his director of photography, Erik Henrikkson, execute incredibly well, but the visuals also looked stunning!

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    According to the press release, the iPhone 16 Pro features a larger display and the thinnest borders ever on any Apple product. The pro camera system brings all-new creative features, including the ability to record in 4K 120fps in Dolby Vision for smooth slow-motion video capture — on perfect display in the forthcoming music video for ‘Dancing in the Flames’. Four new studio-quality mics preserve true-to-life recorded sounds, Audio Mix uses machine learning to identify and separate background elements from speech, giving users three voice options: In-Frame Mix, Studio Mix, Cinematic Mix, and so much more. iPhone 16 Pro also features the powerful A18 Pro chip, a huge leap in battery life, and comes in four stunning titanium finishes: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, and desert titanium. 

    Last week, The Weeknd revealed the title of his forthcoming album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, which marks the culmination of his acclaimed trilogy. Following ‘Dawn FM’ and ‘After Hours’, this album is set to elevate his artistic narrative, encapsulating existential and self-referential themes that have captured the imagination of fans. The anticipation surrounding this final chapter is palpable, as it promises to be a powerful testament to The Weeknd’s evolution as an artist.

    The Weeknd’s official music video for ‘Dancing In the Flames’ will come out on Friday, September 13.

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  • Shaboozey performs ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ live at Vevo Studios: Watch

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    Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of Shaboozey‘s live performance of ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’, off his album ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’.

    Shaboozey blends Country and Hip-Hop genres, creating songs that feel as epic as a movie; gripping, unpredictable, immense in scope but rooted in raw emotion. On his new album, ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’, Shaboozey charts a cinematic road trip through the wilds of the American West, bringing a powerful new depth to his storytelling whilst pushing further into the Country/Folk-inspired sound he’s explored in recent years.

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    Originally from Northern Virginia, Shaboozey pulls inspiration from other DMV artists like Missy Elliot, Pharell and Timbaland. After a decade of perfecting his sound, Shaboozey skyrocketed to the mainstream after being featured in two songs on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album: ‘Sweet Honey Buckiin’ and ‘Spaghetti’. His album, ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going’, was released shortly after, with the standout single ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’, built around J-Kwon’s 2004 hit, ‘Tipsy’. The track most recently became the longest-running #1 single in the Hot 100 of 2024, having now been in the top spot for eight weeks and counting.

    “I’ve been doing music for such a long time, I’ve put a lot of time and years into it”, Shaboozey said in a recent interview, “I put so much into it that I feel like it’s just cool to see it working. Everybody hopes it works. To see it actually working, it’s unreal.”

    On Vevo, Shaboozey has garnered over 147 million global views in 2024 so far, with the official video for ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ currently Vevo’s #1 most-viewed country video this year.

  • Kendrick Lamar to perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in 2025

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    Today, Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 9, 2025, airing on FOX.

    “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for Hip-Hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.” – Shawn “JAY Z” Carter

    “The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage. Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry leading Spatial Audio quality along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists and so much more across Apple Music.” – Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats.

    “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of Hip-Hop.” – Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL. “We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show.”

    Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and Emmy award-winning artist and co-founder of creative imprint pgLang, Kendrick Lamar, has achieved massive critical and cultural success since his debut album ‘Good Kid, MAAD City’ released in 2012. Since its release, Lamar has accumulated seventeen GRAMMY wins, and became the first non-classical, non-Jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album ‘DAMN’. Lamar’s latest album ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’, was released in May 2022. In April of this year, ‘Like That’ by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in June, Lamar’s record-breaking, ‘Not Like Us’ spent two weeks at #1.

    Creative Direction for Lamar’s performance will be provided by pgLang.

    The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show telecast will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers, and Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Roc Nation will also serve as the strategic entertainment advisor of the live performance.

    Apple Music’s multi-year partnership with the NFL and Roc Nation brings together the Super Bowl Halftime Show — the most-watched musical performance of the year — with Apple Music, which celebrates musicians, songwriters, producers, and fans, and offers the world’s best music listening experience with a catalogue of over one-hundred million songs and immersive sound powered by Spatial Audio. Apple revolutionised the music experience with iPod and iTunes and continues the award-winning tradition with Apple Music.

    Earlier this year, The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Starring Usher became the most-watched halftime performance of all time and garnered three 2024 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live). In 2023, The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna scored five Emmy nominations, taking home two, including Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special, a first in Super Bowl Halftime history. In 2022, Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and Kendrick Lamar garnered five Creative Arts Emmy nominations. The critically-acclaimed performance won three Emmys, including Outstanding Variety Special (Live), a first-ever for the show.

  • Clipse to release new album after 15-year hiatus: ‘Let God Sort Em Out’

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    We never thought we would live to see the day that the brother duo — Clipse — consisting of Malice and Pusha T, would reunite and release another album. Well, fellow Clipse fans, the day has come. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the legendary group revealed they are working on their next album, ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ — entirely produced by Pharrell Williams. How did it all come about? According to the report, Malice, who retired from rapping nearly two decades ago, decided to return to music. The forthcoming album will feature appearances from Nas, John Legend, and more.

  • Paris plans to name sports venue after slain Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei

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    “Paris willl neber forget you.”

    According to a report on Reuters, the French capital plans to pay tribute to the Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei. It was announced on Friday by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Unfortunately, the thirty-three-year-old marathon runner was set on fire by her boyfriend. Subsequently, she died on Thursday “four days after she was doused in petrol and ignited by her boyfriend in Kenya.” Kenyan and Ugandan media reported that Rebecca Cheptegei suffered from burns to more than seventy-five per cent of her body in the attack. She was the third woman, prominent in the sports world, to be killed in Kenya since 2021.

  • Ghostface Killah launches Killah Koffee

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    Since revolutionising Hip-Hop with the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has electrified the world with his words, fashion, and untouchable storytelling style. The best in his field, Ghostface demands the same for his Killah Koffee line and today, announced a new partnership with Keurig to launch two of the brand’s most popular varieties — Supreme Dark Roast and Shaolin Cannoli-to the K-Cup pod format for the first time.

    Founded in 2021, and Black-owned, Killah Koffee is crafted using 100% Arabica beans and tailored to suit the tastes of everyday coffee enthusiasts, to those seeking a flavourful treat. Starting now fans can enjoy a mug of the popular Shaolin Cannoli medium roast or a bold Supreme Dark Roast; brewed to perfection right at home.

    “Killah Koffee is more than just a product; it’s an extension of my life experiences”, said Ghostface. “In my travels around the world, I have celebrated the music and shared a passion for a good cup of coffee with fans, and through this new partnership with Keurig, we are creating an opportunity to make more memories with an even greater audience.”

    Killah Koffee features six proprietary blends including, Marvelous Medium Roast, Marble Cake, Vanilla Milkshake, Supreme Dark Roast, Shaolin Cannoli, and Chocolate Chip Mint, in twelve ounce bags and available via this link. Supreme Dark Roast and Shaolin Cannoli K-Cup pods are now available in ten-count boxes on Keurig.com.

    Whether in bagged form or in the ultra-convenient K-Cup pod format, Killah Koffee embodies the smooth, flambouyant style that only Ghostface Killah can deliver.

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  • Watch Sabrina Carpenter’s sexy lyric video for ‘Juno’

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    Sabrina Carpenter, one of the world’s biggest and newest pop stars from Quakertown, Pennsylvania, released the official lyric video to her song ‘Juno’, today. In the clip, the blonde bombshell dons sexy sheer lingerie and clear high heels as she croons about her partner fitting her perfectly and him wanting her to touch him for the remainder of his days. The standalone lyrics video is part of her brand new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ — out now. Watch it below to join her millions of die-hard fans in learning the lyrics to the record.

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    The rest of the album cuts have accompanying visuals. Therefore, you can watch them as you listen to the album or watch the official music video for ‘Taste’ that came out less than an hour ago.

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