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  • D’Angelo, the iconic 4X GRAMMY-winning R&B/Soul legend, has passed away

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    GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter D’Angelo has died at age 51, <a href="http://TMZ reports. The cause of death is being reported as pancreatic cancer, with the announcement coming Tuesday morning in New York City.

    Bursting onto the scene in 1995 with ‘Brown Sugar’, D’Angelo helped redefine the sound of modern Neo-Soul, blending raw vocal emotion with deeply layered musicianship. Over his career, he earned four GRAMMY Awards—including Best R&B Album for ‘Voodoo’ (2001) and ‘Black Messiah’ (2016), and honours for ‘Really Love’ and ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’. His ‘How Does It Feel’ video remains a cultural touchstone for its starkness and vulnerability.

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    Colleagues across genres remember him as a rare creative soul. He worked with JAY Z, Q-Tip, and Snoop Dogg, among others, forging bridges between Hip-Hop, Soul, and Experimental soundscapes. Just last year, Raphael Saadiq revealed that D’Angelo was working on new material—“six pieces”, he said, and with renewed enthusiasm.

    He is survived by two sons and a daughter. Notably, his first child’s mother was singer Angie Stone, who passed away earlier this year in a car accident. The void his absence leaves is both musical and human—for fans, for family, and for a generation who heard in his voice something larger than genre.

    In the coming days, we can expect to hear more reflections, tributes, and archival reissues. For now: Rest in peace, D’Angelo—Your music still speaks.

  • Amber Mark’s ‘Don’t Remind Me’ featuring Anderson .Paak lyrics

    Read the lyrics to singer-songwriter Amber Mark’s new single ‘Don’t Remind Me’ featuring Anderson .Paak in English.

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    [Verse 1: Amber Mark]
    Baby, you made a waste of me
    Though you never meant to
    Fool, foolish to think I’d be
    Really over this, this soon

    [Pre-Chorus: Amber Mark]
    Feeling you back in my arms
    Picturing that isn’t hard
    Leaves an emotional taste
    Maybe time can erase, oh

    [Chorus: Amber Mark]
    I’ve been getting fucked up nightly
    Anything that don’t remind me
    Take it too far, I might be
    Anything that don’t remind me
    Don’t remind me

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    [Verse 2: Anderson .Paak, Amber Mark]
    No, oh (Oh)
    Constantly following me, haunting and calling me
    Cautious, I oughta be, but ain’t no stopping me (Stopping me)
    Oh, the dicotomy, caught in between
    Your charming generosity, honestly (Honestly)
    I can’t think logically when you keep popping up (Ooh, oh)
    Like, “Hi, P,” how are you finding me? (How, how, how)
    Hoging me, tying me, there’s no denying
    But I don’t need no help from you to remind me

    [Pre-Chorus: Amber Mark, Anderson .Paak]
    Feeling you back in my arms (In my arms, my arms)
    Picturing that isn’t hard (Picturing that isn’t hard)
    Leaves an emotional taste
    Maybe time can erase, oh (Maybe time can erase, I hope so)

    [Chorus: Amber Mark & Anderson .Paak, Anderson .Paak]
    I’ve been getting fucked up nightly (I’ve been getting fucked up, yeah)
    Anything that don’t remind me
    Take it too far, I might be (Each and every night for me)
    Anything that don’t remind me

    [Bridge: Amber Mark]
    (Ahh, me, oh)
    (Take it too far)
    (Remind me)

    [Chorus: Amber Mark, Anderson .Paak, Amber Mark & Anderson .Paak]
    I’ve been getting fucked up nightly, oh (Yup)
    Anything that don’t remind me (Each and every night for me)
    Take it too far (Ooh, far), I might be
    (Gimme anything) Anything that don’t remind me (Ooh)
    Oh-oh, I’ve been getting fucked up nightly (Nightly)
    Anything that don’t remind me (Anything that don’t remind me)
    Take it too far, I might be (Ooh, ooh)
    Anything that don’t remind me (Baby, don’t ya, don’t remind me)

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    [Outro: Anderson .Paak, Amber Mark]
    (Yup, yup, yup)
    Oh-oh
    I’ve been getting fucked up
    I’ve been getting fucked up, yeah
    In the night, every night
    I’ve been getting fucked up
    (Oh, oh, oh)
    (Oh)

  • G Herbo’s ‘Whatever U Want’ featuring Jeremih lyrics

    Read the lyrics to Chicago rapper G Herbo’s new single ‘Whatever U Want’ featuring Jeremih in English.

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    [Intro]
    Whatever, whatever
    Whatever you want
    Whatever, whatever
    Whatever you want (You’re a legend, Daoud)

    [Chorus: Jeremih]
    Tell me what you need, babe, what you want?
    I’m with anything, babe, let me know
    ‘Cause I would do it all for you, anything you want me to
    Whatever you want for you (For you, for you)

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    [Verse 1: G Herbo]
    What is on your mind? Talk to me in private
    Gotta have your mind right if you gon’ be mine
    All I want is your attention, I’m practicin’ lines
    Always gon’ complete the mission, give me my assignment
    And nobody saw the vision back when I was grindin’
    All I needed was the richеs, I ain’t care for shinin’
    When you question mе ’bout bitches, thought that was behind us
    Never givin’ all my time, but I could buy you diamonds
    Whatever you want, go and get it, I’m supplyin’ it
    Search it all you want and I promise, you gon’ find it
    Chanel bag, Birkin bag, Prada bag, foreign rides, paper tags
    I just want some shit I never had

    [Chorus: Jeremih]
    Tell me what you need, babe, what you want?
    I’m with anything, babe, let me know
    ‘Cause I would do it all for you, anything you want me to
    Whatever you want for you (For you)

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    [Verse 2: G Herbo]
    I was gettin’ money as a kid, been on drugs since a kid
    Needed love when I was a kid, I been a thug since a kid
    Seen my brother in the casket, they put slugs in his head
    Lot of shit done made me numb, I keep a gun and I ain’t scared
    Thinkin’ back on what I done, ain’t duckin’ nothin’ but the feds
    I was cryin’ inside the ride before I walked up in the crib
    I ain’t tell you how I felt, I needed a hug, but you was wiggin’
    Probably should go seek some help, but who gon’ take care of my business?
    I be takin’ from myself, before I make it, I’ll give it
    I ain’t never hear a “thank you,” I regret I ever did it
    Better not ever say I’m selfish, just for love, I’m spendin’ millions
    Want support, don’t feel shit, but I ain’t trippin’ ’bout shit, you still get it

    [Chorus: Jeremih]
    Tell me what you need, babe, what you want?
    I’m with anything, babe, let me know
    ‘Cause I would do it all for you, anything you want me to
    Whatever you want, for you (For you, for you)

    [Outro]
    Whatever, whatever
    Whatever you want
    Whatever, whatever
    Whatever you want

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  • Listen to Billy Holley’s new song ‘Rising’

    UK songwriter and recording artist Billy Holley is a composer whose music transforms survival into song and struggle into strength. His debut single “Rising” blends modern pop balladry with cinematic production at Grammy-level standards. Drawing comparisons to major artists such as Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy, and Lewis Capaldi, Billy’s music captures universal themes of resilience and hope with a sound built for international charts.

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    Billy Holley has released “Rising,” a sweeping, cinematic debut single engineered at Grammy-award-winning standards and designed to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest names in contemporary pop. Officially launched on 9 September 2025, the track immediately entered the UK Top 40 (Pop #37) and reached #93 All-Genres, marking a stunning arrival for one of the UK’s most exciting new artists. With production inspired by Grammy-winning engineers and major-label workflows, “Rising” captures Billy Holley’s personal story while aiming for stadium-sized impact — transforming real-life survival into a world-class record built for international radio and streaming playlists.

    “My goal was to create a debut that could live next to the biggest records in the world,” says Billy Holley. “I’ve studied major artists, Grammy winners, and the craft behind their hits — and ‘Rising’ is me stepping into that space with my own story.”

    The single channels the emotional intensity of artists like Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Kennedy and Ed Sheeran, yet stands apart with a bold cinematic arc and major-label production designed for global impact.

  • Jack & Jack’s ‘Fire’ ignites the charts

    Jack & Jack’s meteoric rise all comes down to the lifelong bond between Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson. Their success has always felt extra sweet, a testament to their journey as best friends turned gold-selling artists. Last year, after breaking free from major label deals, they made a triumphant comeback following a much-needed 3-year hiatus.

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    Before stepping away, Jack & Jack were taking the music world by storm. Their single “No One Compares To You” now boasts nearly 265 million streams on Spotify and is certified GOLD by the RIAA. They also teamed up with Jonas Blue for “Rise,” a global smash with over 890 million streams on Spotify and 510 million on YouTube.

    The track hit #1 on UK radio and made waves on the Top 40 in the US. Their latest single, “Like That (Jack’s Version)”, has quickly gained traction, racking up over 60 million streams in just a few months.

  • Brook Lynn unleashes fierce debut single ‘Oh My Gosh’, a bold Dance-Pop anthem

    Forged in the heat of nightlife and self-assurance, Brook Lynn’s debut single ‘Oh My Gosh’ arrives as a fierce declaration of intent. The track blends polished Dance-Pop production with a sultry vocal performance that positions her as a rising figure in modern Pop. ‘Oh My Gosh’ radiates unapologetic energy—its rhythm tailored for crowded dance floors and late-night playlists.

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    As a debut, ‘Oh My Gosh’ introduces Brook Lynn’s creative thesis: Bold femininity and emotional dominance through sound. Her tone is confident without dilution, sensual without submission. The result is a modern club record with an unmistakable Pop identity.

    The artist’s focus extends beyond streaming. Brook Lynn aims for radio rotation across FM and digital stations, aligning her sonic identity with the evolving landscape of global Pop. ‘Oh My Gosh’ functions both as an introduction and assertion—a clear statement that Brook Lynn intends to occupy space in the genre’s forward movement.

  • Tori Bell pushes the edge of sound and emotion with new single ‘Bad Good’

    Emerging singer, songwriter, and producer Tori Bell has released her new single, ‘Bad Good’, now available on Spotify and SoundCloud. The Los Angeles and San Francisco-based artist is carving her path through an unrestrained, multi-genre approach. Her work fuses Electronic Dance Music, Rap, Metal, Country, and Screamo into a single, visceral experience.

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    Bell’s process merges technology with emotion. She builds from raw vocal takes, layering melodies and textures that retain the imperfection of human feeling. ‘Bad Good’ functions as both a confession and a confrontation. The production uses distorted synths and heavy rhythmic pulses to mirror internal conflict. Bell’s voice, unfiltered and deliberate, cuts through with precision. She manipulates tone and modulation to expose contrasts between control and chaos.

  • A!MS redefines global street culture with 1st boundary-breaking debut album ‘Peak Season’

    When ‘Peak Season’ dropped on September 12, 2025, it functioned as A!MS’s formal inauguration of Global Street, a hybrid genre merging UK garage, hip hop, grime, and Mediterranean sonics. The album ran nine tracks with a runtime of about 23 minutes, proving compact formats could still carry conceptual heft.

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    British-Cypriot artist A!MS released his debut album Peak Season on August 1 (via 3fifty7), and it arrived with weight and intention. He defined a new sonic identity — “Global Street” — fusing Mediterranean textures with UK street energy. A!MS recorded Peak Season in Cyprus, a self-styled “music industry desert,” to escape London’s noise and forge his own space.

    Critics note Peak Season is his boldest, most expansive outing yet. HotNewHipHop called it genre-defying and affirming of his “Global Street” mission.

    The album exists not just as a body of songs but as a framework for a movement. Global Street is pitched as more than a genre — it’s a cultural calling card for creators operating outside traditional systems.

    Tracklist (nine):

    1. Light & Love (with Julian Marley & Antaeus feat. Hypertone)

    2. My Best

    3. Need Somebody (with ArrDee)

    4. TKO (with Alika)

    5. Bap (with Dvrkskyy & ZieZie)

    6. Don’t Go (with Liilz)

    7. Champione (with Blanco & Ramz)

    8. Wait What (with ZieZie & Ramz feat. Liilz & Brodie)

    9. See Us

    Peak Season positions A!MS as a boundary-breaker. He avoids chasing mainstream geometry; instead, he aligns with listeners who feel between borders, between scenes, between identities. His debut does not demand entry — it builds its own space.

     

  • Watch G Herbo and girlfriend Taina Williams relish New York City in ‘Whatever U Want’ featuring Jeremih

    There’s a lot in G Herbo’s heart and mind.

    Two days ago, Chicagoan star rapper G Herbo released the official music video for his song, ‘Whatever U Want’ featuring fellow Chicagoan and R&B star singer, Jeremih. The ‘PTSD’ artist’s real-life girlfriend, Taina Williams, daughter of Emily Bustamante, who was famously linked to Brooklyn rapper Fabolous since 2004, is his leading lady. Throughout the record, he shares what he requires from Williams to hopefully make their marriage last, to have and keep her attention, to keep the talks about other women at bay, and the reality of pacifying his absence with diamonds, or whatever her heart desires. When it comes to himself, he just wants what he never had (an understanding wife, maybe?).

    In his next verse, he focuses on his unfortunate childhood filled with drugs, hustling to make a living, needing love as a kid, thugging, and the numbing loss of some of his closest friends to gun violence. He reveals the importance of securing mental health, but states that if he doesn’t continue to put others and his business first, it could hinder his livelihood.

    Watch the music video below to see how they’re living.

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  • Watch Ghanaian rapper O’Kenneth’s sumptuous video for ‘Balenciaga’

    O’Kenneth’s ‘Balenciaga’ video is more than fashion flex. It’s a visual manifesto about status, identity, and aspiration in Ghanaian Drill culture.

    O'Kenneth

    Less than two weeks ago, Ghanaian rapper O’Kenneth, best known for being a member of the popular African Drill act Asakaa Boys, released the official music video to his latest single ‘Balenciaga’. From the opening, style is foregrounded. Sharp tailoring, designer labels, and polished visuals set the tone. ‘Balenciaga’ isn’t just a name-drop here, it’s a metaphor. The imagery underscores a life both desired and earned.

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    Watch the Loner Pixels-directed video above. It’s from his forthcoming album ‘Came of Age’, and the music video was filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa.