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1999 Write The Future Releases New Single 'Pump It Up Ε=┌(^_^)┘'
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024 Catch the latest single 'PUMP IT UP ε=┌(^_^)┘' by 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, featuring artists Rich Brian and TiaCorine. A fresh sound from the dynamic trio, set to shake the music scene.... 
YOASOBI Confirm LA & San Francisco Headline Shows
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 In addition to their upcoming Coachella debut, global J-pop sensations YOASOBI will perform two headline shows during their time on the West Coast: in Los Angeles at Shrine Expo Hall on April 18, and San Francisco at The Warfield on April 21. Find out how to get tickets, and how to stream the Crunch... 
YOASOBI Unveil 'Adventure' English Version; J-pop Phenoms to Make Coachella Debut
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 J-Pop sensations YOASOBI are revealing the English version of their hit single “Adventure,” marking the one-year anniversary of its original Japanese release. Listen/share the track HERE. Recorded in collaboration with Universal Studios Japan for their student support campaign “Unibaru,” the song is... 
Eyedress Releases New Single 'Mrs Valentine'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 Alt singer-songwriter Eyedress releases his latest single, “Mrs. Valentine,” out now via RCA Records. The first release from Eyedress' upcoming mixtape, set for release this year, “Mrs. Valentine” is an ‘80s-influenced love song apt for the holiday, set to synth and percussion-driven new wave produ... 
ZHU Unveils New Single 'Thrill Again' Feat. Upsahl
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 ZHU celebrated the Lunar New Year and the release of “Thrill Again” with a special show at Gin Ling Way in Los Angeles' Chinatown. UPSAHL made a surprise appearance to perform the new single with ZHU. He recorded most of GRACE in his hometown of San Francisco at historic Grace Cathedral. ... 
1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Featuring genre-spanning collaborations from artists including Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Smino, Cuco, Amaarae, Offset, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, Dumbfoundead and more, the album boasts A-list features across 24 songs, pulling back the curtain on 1999 WRITE THE FUTUR... 
1999 Write the Future Announces Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE released their latest single “LONG in the tOOth” (feat. Pos of De La Soul & The Budos Band) by legendary hip hop group De La Soul & Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The brassy, bass-heavy track weaves the inimitable swagger of De La Soul together.... 
88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, set the second-annual Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival.... 
1999 Write the Future Release 'Steakface' Ft. Phum Viphurit & Masiwei
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, the groove-laden single fuses retro-influenced production with each artist's signature styles, juxtaposing Phum Viphurit's melodic vocals with Masiwei's slick lyricism. Blending English and Mandarin, “STeAKFACe” marks the latest in a streak of genre-blurring rel... 
Atarashii Gakko! Share Latest Offering 'Toryanse'
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Playing on the classic nursery rhyme, ATARASHII GAKKO! is at a crossroads - literally, figuratively - and sing about powering through life's trials and tribulations one step at a time. The accompanying, colorful, high-octane music video pays homage to elements of Japanese youth culture and ends with... 
1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cuco
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 “silence STArEs me down” sees Indonesian powerhouse Rich Brian team up with Latin indie pop multi-instrumentalist & producer Cuco, an unexpected but brilliant pairing. The result is a uniquely mesmerizing track, with its airy rhythm and mellow instrumental seamlessly complementing both Cuco's laid-b... 
Offset & Warren Hue Join Forces on New Single 'Slopes' From '1999 Write the Future'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, “SLOPES” is another hip-hop-heavy gem from 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE's anticipated debut project, set for release this year. Pairing 88rising artist Warren Hue with Migos member and trap veteran Offset, “SLOPES'' is a confident and braggadocious track, with Hue and ... 
1999 Write the Future Releases 'Light Rails' Ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian From Forthcoming Project
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024 “LiGhT rAiLs” is a reunion for Rich Brian and Rick Ross, who previously collaborated on “Run It” alongside DJ Snake for the soundtrack of Marvel Studios' film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. On the new track, they continue to build rapport exchanging fun, hard-hitting bars set to an infec... 
1999 Drops New Single 'rUN tHE FaDE' With Eyedress
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024 “rUN tHE FaDE” features Eyedress' lo-fi production and shoegaze influences. The accompanying music video, directed by Bee Eyes, features cameos from Eyedress, his wife Elvia and Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson). The single follows “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, We... 
Party Pupils Teams Up With MAX, Bbno$ And MILLI For 'Girlfriend'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 “Girlfriend” is the first single to be released as part of Party Pupils new deal with Easier Said. Founded in 2022 by longtime A&R executive and NYC dance music fixture Dominique Keegan, Easier Said is a modern rhythmic and dance label curating a culture beyond traditional dance records and into Afr... 
Rich Brian, Warren Hue & Zion T. Release 'World Stop Turning'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 88rising releases the official audio and music video for “World Stop Turning,” a new single from its new media & artist collective, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE. For its launch, the collective tapped artists Rich Brian, Warren Hue and Zion.T.... 
Atarashii Gakko! Announce First Ever Full North American Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 The outlandish quartet — comprised of kawaii-but- fierce MIZYU, wildcard SUZUKA, graceful KANON and funky RIN — break genre walls to create music mixing elements of pop, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more, delivered with punk energy and featuring frantic dance moves, choreographed by the four members them... 
YOASOBI Perform in U.S. For the First Time at Head in the Clouds L.A. As 'Idol' Continues to Break Records
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023 They performed a number of their biggest songs, including “祝福(Blessing)”, “夜に駆ける(Into The Night)”, “群青(Blue)”, amongst others. During the finale, for “怪物(Monster),” ikura was joined on stage by Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The duo also performed “アイドル(Idol)” alongside Japanese group ATARASHII GAKKO... 
88RISING Announces Lineup for 5th Annual Head in the Clouds Los Angeles Music & Arts Festival
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 The festival boasts its biggest lineup yet including headliners DPR Live, DPR Ian, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian, Rina Sawayama, XG, YOASOBI and special guest ZEDD. This year’s festival also includes live performances from TOKiMONSTA, Keith Ape, Yerin Baek, ATARASHII GAKKO!, MILLI, Warren Hue, and ... 
Jackson Wang Release New Single 'Cheetah'
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 The track's lively, jazz-infused rhythm is produced by Jacob Ray (NIKI, Rich Brian, and Alison Wonderland) and MAX (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd). Listen to “Cheetah” now and watch the accompanying music video, directed by Jackson Wang and Sean Lew.... 
Jackson Wang Releases New Single 'Slow' With Ciara
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023 Singer and performer Jackson Wang releases his new single “Slow” with GRAMMY-Award winning artist Ciara. The track, co-written by Jackson himself, is produced by Grammy-Award winning DVLP (Eminem, J Balvin, Skrillex), Luyo and Tristian Hoogland (Joji, James Blake, Flume). Plus, check out tour dates!... 
Korean Alt-Rock Artist LØREN Signs to 88rising Ahead of Debut EP
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 LØREN’s musical prowess and editorial look have garnered him over 1.2M Instagram followers and allowed him to grace the covers of Vogue Hong Kong, DAZED Korea, i-D, and most recently Female Magazine as their first male cover star. LØREN can also be seen modeling in Saint Laurent campaigns as the Kor... 
88rising, Goldenvoice & The Bowery Presents Announce Inaugural Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 88rising, the internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based company behind concert events like Coachella and Stagecoach, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, debut the first-ever 2023 Head In The ... 
Rich Brian Unveils New Single 'Sundance Freestyle'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023 The music video directed by frequent collaborator Daniel Cloud Campo, sees Brian in full movie star persona on an imagined talk show set preparing to chat about his starring role in Jamojaya. An elaborate one-take shot reveals a wide array of characters–including skateboarding keytarists and disco d... 
Barney Bones Unveils New Single 'Praise'
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Barney Bones continues to expand his oeuvre on “Praise,” out now via Helix Records. It’s the kind of work that explains why Barney Bones is a GRAMMY-nominated artist with credits for the likes of Channel Tres, Giveon, Gus Dapperton, and many more. It also arrives around Barney Bones’ appearance on t... |
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