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  • Hear Darkovibes’ infectious new tracks ‘Bend Your Knees (Igbo)’ and ‘WIFI’

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    As the esteemed Ghanaian artist Darkovibes prepares to release his forthcoming project, ‘InterConentinental’, he gifted his fans with two exciting new singles, ‘Bend Your Knees (Igbo)’ and the Amapiano-tinged ‘WIFI’. Of the two tracks, ‘Bend Your Knees (Igbo)’ is my top choice. Stay tuned for the delivery of his fun-filled offerings about going home with a lady, making money, enjoying life and being slept on, working ungodly hours, hiring several attorneys and being toxic and ready for more wins. ‘InterContinental’ is six tracks and comes out on Friday, September 27.

  • Watch New England artist Kam’Geez’s visually appealing music video for ‘That’s On Me’

    If you can’t sit on business, Kam’Geez doesn’t want you around him.

    About a week ago, Massachusetts-native artist Kam’Geez released the official music video to his latest single, ‘That’s On Me’. The ‘Overnight’ rapper sits at a desk and tallies his earnings in the first frame. And by the looks of it, he works hard for the money. In the song, he covers bonding with his lady (“You used to help me stack it up and count it”) and takes accountability for being finessed by her love on the hook. Watch the illustrative music video below, directed by Cam Lunden and Kam’Geez. The single ‘That’s On Me’ is from his forthcoming project, ‘Risks & Chances’, which promises to delve deeper into his experiences and present more of his personality to his fans.

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  • Watch British-Gambian star Pa Salieu’s official video for new song ‘Belly’

    Afrikan rebel

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    Seven days ago, Pa Salieu, the British-Gambian star with a hard-knock life journey, released the official video for his new single ‘Belly’. In the lyrics of his tune, the crafty songwriter lists the ways a “ghetto man” can do outside of what the world may know him or see him. More particularly, he can have an accountant, leave the bando and stack money in abundance. In the second verse, he raps about the importance of the role of a man (providing for the family) and remembers the cold nights and hard times.

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    Two years ago, the emphatic songwriter/performer appeared in a Noisey documentary, where he talked about being born in England (Slough), his grandmother’s place burning down and having to move to Gambia for proper care from family whilst his mother worked. From the beginning, the eight-minute video details the near-death shooting and focuses on his head wound via an Instagram post he published after leaving the hospital.

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    In the post, Pa Salieu typed, “You can’t defeat a man with pure energies” — believing it’s why he is still alive today. Unfortunately, there were nineteen fragments, or shrapnel, removed from his head. It is a wonder he survived, as many victims do not live to tell the story. Also in the special, the ‘My Family’ star talks about growing up in Coventry, England (Hillfields, one of the most deprived areas in the British Midlands, Noisey reported). Ending it off, he talks about the generational trauma of his people, being his ancestor’s tongue, and why he became a star in his own right.

    In 2021, Pa Salieu performed ‘Frontline’ for America’s television show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon virtually as we were all in lockdown during the global pandemic due to COVID-19.

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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.

  • Brooklyn’s Lola Brooke enlists R&B superstar Jeremih for ‘No One Else’

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    Flipping another nineties classic, Brooklyn-bred star Lola Brooke has released the official music video to her new track ‘No One Else’ with R&B superstar Jeremih. In her latest effort to gain more diverse fans and show her soft girl side, the ‘Don’t Play With It’ rapper assures her significant other that he’s the one who has the keys to her heart. It’s a feel-good Hip-Hop/R&B track that anyone could enjoy in a party setting or from home on a Sunday evening like today. Watch the video to see how she effortlessly dons her outfits and how it all plays out. Hitmaka, Chrishan, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, and Lilju used the nostalgic production to craft a modern tune about potential matrimony (“How would you feel if I locked you down for life?/Not just for one night”).

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    Based on the larger-than-life recognisable sample, I am surprised to see that ‘No One Else’ was released — especially in the same year as the violent and disturbing hotel footage involving the label’s CEO, Sean “Puffy” Combs and Cassie Ventura, but Arista co-owns the track. So, there’s that.

  • The Weeknd shares official cover art for forthcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

    It is the final sector of his ‘After Hours’ trilogy.

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    Less than a day ago, The Weeknd shared the official cover art to his forthcoming album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. The chosen photograph is a close, tight shot of the singer’s face as he appears to look into someone’s eyes — maybe ours. The Weeknd wears a black tank top and showcases fresh, watery eyes, the aftermath of receiving heartbreaking news. We don’t know what The Weeknd may say to us on this album, but we are ready for the drama to ensue.

  • 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.