Can we learn to control our impulses before they control us? Conversely, and perhaps even more importantly: can we learn to let them flow when it really matters? Parts of your brain give you impulses and desires, whilst other parts of the same mysterious organ slam on the brakes, based on your long-term goals and society's expectations. Living a productive life in modern society necessitates the regulation of a lot of impulses. But then creativity and spontaneity sometimes require us to let them off the leash. So, which is better?
Rising artist Nate Mercereau debuts the Haoyan of America-directed video for 'This Simulation Is A Good One' on Jazziz today. The track is taken from Joy Techniques, the first full-length from the composer, producer and virtuosic multi-instrumentalist, out July 12 on his own label How So Records.
On Thursday, DNA Picasso dropped the video for his new single, “Trouble”! The Denver-based rapper released the track last Thursday This new track turns the heat back up just in time for summer. “I Freestyle this whole song,” DNA said. “I used to find trouble no matter where I was and now I'm off that...I get to the monies.”
The City Parks Foundation SummerStage Concert Series presents over 100 shows in all 5 NYC Boroughs throughout the Summer. The best part? Almost every show is free and curated specifically for the neighborhood it's presented in. Throughout June and July, can't miss Latin shows featuring Buika, Alceu Valença, Ximena Sariñana, León Geico, Ana Tijoux, ChocQuibTown, and more will take place through New York.
Wepa! The film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights is on its way, and we can barely contain our excitement seeing Usnavi and the whole gang on the big screen! To tide you over until then, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to sneak peeks from the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda! Check it all out!
Today, Megan Thee Stallion is inducted into the coveted XXL Freshman Class. Following the success of her Billboard Hot 100 single, 'Big Ole Freak,' and latest project Fever (1501 Certified300 Entertainment), Megan landed the cover of XXL's Freshman issue, on stands July 16th. Thee Stallion's freestyle and Freshman profile goes live Tues., July 9. She will also be playing the XXL Freshman show at New York City's PlayStation Theater on Mon., July 22 and the Los Angeles show on Thurs., July 25at The Novo.
Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to face off against The Roots' Tarik Trotter in 'The Wheel of Freestyle.' In the competition, each is given three random words they've never seen before, like 'Daenerys Targaryen' and 'Pikachu,' and they must work them all into a freestyle rap. Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda makes a major announcement about his return to Broadway.
ESPN announced the nominees for The 2019 ESPYS presented by Capital One today and fan voting has begun. Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, Simone Biles, Alexander Ovechkin, Chloe Kim, Drew Brees, Mookie Betts, and more among nominees at The 2019 ESPYS hosted by Tracy Morgan.
Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Jimmy Fallon tonight that freestyle love supreme, the hip-hop, improv, live music experience from Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale, is headed to Broadway this fall for a limited engagement!
Apple Music today announced rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion as its latest Up Next artist. The Houston native earned widespread critical acclaim following the release of her debut album,
Mara Isaacs, Director of Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals, today announced the recipients of the third annual residency awards: A Nation Grooves: A People's History of Hip-Hop, led by Kambi Gathesha (creator, director, choreographer), and Sinan Zafar (sound design, sonic dramaturgy); and The Quiet World, led by Charles Sutton (director, choreographer), Will Van Dyke (composer), and Matthew Greene (book). Both projects will be in residence June 10-28, 2019 in New York City.
HISTORY announces the return of Car Week with the unprecedented 3-hour live television event 'Evel Live 2' where jaws will once again drop as two motorcycle daredevils attempt to cheat death and make history on HISTORY on Sunday, July 7 beginning at 8pm ET. Inspired by the legendary stunts of daredevil Evel Knievel, the live broadcast produced in partnership with Nitro Circus will follow two athletes, renowned freestyle motocross athlete Axell Hodges and four-time X Games Medalist Vicki Golden, as they aim to set new world records with three epic motorcycle stunts. Professional motorsports icon, Travis Pastrana will co-host and Matt Iseman ('America Ninja Warrior') will return to host the special. 'Evel Live 2' will broadcast live from the San Bernardino International Airport in California.
Rising artist Nate Mercereau unveils the lead track from his forthcoming debut album today, “This Simulation Is A Good One.” Listen here.Joy Techniques, the first full-length from the composer, producer and virtuosic multi-instrumentalist, is out July 12 on his own labelHow So Records.
Tunde Olaniran released new single 'Jean Grey' ahead of the opening of the latest X-Men movie, Dark Phoenix. The song from the critically-praised singer, songwriter, producer, rapper, choreographer, author & activist was mainly written as a freestyle, 'trying to talk about mental strength required to push yourself into new modes of thinking, new modes of behaving, new modes of existing,' notes Olaniran.
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Nate Mercereau unveils the video for “Joy Techniques” today via Flaunt; watch the Miko Revereza-directed clip here. The song, which features Terrace Martin on saxophone, is the title track from Mercereau's debut album, due out July 12 on his own label How So Records.
