Gucci Mane has announced the release date and track list for his upcoming studio album, Evil Genius. Evil Genius will be available on all DSPs on December 7th. The highly anticipated album will feature the hit single “Wake Up In The Sky” with Bruno Mars and Kodak Black, the video for which already boasts over 13 million views. The album also includes “Solitaire” featuring Migos and Lil Yachty, which marked the first single off Evil Genius with its release back in March. Evil Genius includes some all-star features from Quavo, 21 Savage, Lil Skies, Kevin Gates, and more. Gucci Mane shared the full album track list yesterday via his Instagram. Full track list is below.
“The Dougherty Gang,” is based on a true story and the GQ article 'The Whole True Story of the Dougherty Gang' by Kathy Dobie. Written & directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sean McEwen (Whaling”), The Dougherty Gang is his second directorial feature film, having also shepherded as a producer a number of hit films including: “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” “Graceland” and “Punching Henry.” Starring Emory Cohen (“Brooklyn,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” “War Machine”), India Eisley (Patty Jenkins “I Am The Night,” “Underworld: Awakening,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), and Sam Strike (“Timeless,” “Leatherface,” “EastEnders”), as three siblings whom embark on a cross-country crime spree, hoping to start a new life across the border. Tess Harper (“No Country For Old Men,” “Tender Mercies,” “Crimes of the Heart”), meets them on their journey, while Cory Hardrict (“American Sniper,” “Warm Bodies,” “Battle Los Angeles”), and Treat Williams (“Chicago Fire,” Deep Rising,” “Blue Bloods”) work to bring them to justice.
Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, and Kodak Black have released the new music video to their hit collab single “Wake Up In The Sky” from Gucci Mane's forthcoming album Evil Genius due out later this year. The video, directed by Bruno Mars, and the track, produced by Bruno Mars, DY, Tre and Tarentino, mark the first collaboration between the three labelmates. “Wake Up In The Sky” comes on the heels of Gucci Mane's previous release, “Kept Back” featuring Lil Pump, which the two rappers performed during this year's BET Hip Hop Awards.
GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson today announced details for the brand's inaugural GQ LIVE. The two-day summit will take place December 7 and 8 at NeueHouse Hollywood. The weekend will bring to life the very best from the pages of GQ, and feature the Best Stuff Shop, a boutique retail experience filled with GQ-recommended products that will be open to the public.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the highly anticipated return of the raucous and irreverent holiday tradition Q Brothers Christmas Carolto The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, November 20-December 30, 2018.
Rayland Baxter is sharing a brand new video for his song 'Casanova', the lead single from his latest LP Wide Awake today. 'Casanova' has been shooting up the Triple Acharts, currently sitting at #11 and is poised to break into the top 10 next week; GQ named it one of their Songs of the Summer 2018.
The Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance and the City of Hackensack are excited to announce the latest group of musical artists to participate in second annual 'PAC the House' series at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Tickets for the performances range from $40 to $60.
DBA (Downes Braide Association) perform their first ever live show at Trading Boundaries on Friday 28th September, with a special showcase for their latest album Skyscraper Souls. The evening is sponsored by Prog Magazine.
Alan D. Marks and Barbara Marks have announced the development of the Broadway bound original musical inspired by the life and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jon Batiste ("The Late Show with Stephen Colbert") has written the music & lyrics and Tony Award Winner John Doyle will direct. The development team is working closely with the Basquiat Estate and have secured the rights to Jean-Michel's art work and personal archives.
Bayside has shared another track from their forthcoming album Acoustic Volume 2. Fans can stream the reimagined 'Howard' at BaysideBayside.com. Acoustic Volume 2 will be released this Friday, September 28th, 2018 via Hopeless Records, and features one brand new track, 'It Don't Exist,' in addition to ten re-imagined versions of songs from across the band's discography. Pre-orders are now available at baysidebayside.com.
Paul McCartney's Egypt Station (Capitol Records) has entered the Billboard 200 at #1, making it the third Non-Beatles/Wings McCartney effort to top the U.S. chart and Paul's first Stateside #1 since 1982's Tug Of War. Earning 153,000 equivalent album units, Egypt Station is Paul's first solo album to enter the chart at #1. Since beginning a new and profound direction on his creative journey with the 1970 release of his debut solo album, McCartney, Paul has sold over 100 million albums and singles worldwide.
Gucci Mane is back with his newest single release, “Wake Up In The Sky,” alongside Bruno Mars and Kodak Black. This marks the first collaboration between the three labelmates. “Wake Up In The Sky,” produced by Bruno Mars, DY, Tre and Tarentino, comes off the heels of last month's “Kept Back” featuring Lil Pump. Both tracks, as well as spring's release of “Solitaire” featuring Migos, will be featured on Gucci Mane's forthcoming studio album “Evil Genius.” Listen to the song below!
John Prine won “Artist of the Year” at last night's Americana Music Honors & Awards. This is Prine's third time receiving the prestigious award following previous wins in 2017 and 2005.
NPR is sharing a powerful new video for Natalie Prass' track 'The Fire' today from her sophomore album The Future And The Past. Directed by Alex Germanotta, the video is 'a statement on power dynamics between people in relationships and in society,' according to Prass. Shot in the remains of Presidents Park outside Richmond, Virginia - a now defunct open-air museum where visitors could walk among 43 presidential busts, each standing over 18 feet tall - the crumbling monument visually encapsulates the themes of Prass' new album; her heartbreak over the 2016 presidential election and her newly born awareness that she could use her music to talk about social justice.
Rapacon (https://www.facebook.com/rapacondjcon) is a first of its kind hip-hop experience. Founded by Curtis Sherrod, the annual event has grown to become a staple in honoring the hip-hop culture, while offering artful performances, mindful panel discussions, and priceless networking opportunities. With particular emphasis on celebrating the role of DJs in the culture, the essence of hip-hop is explored via 'unending' cyphers, through the companion event titled DJ-Con.
Known for putting fans at the crossroads of fashion and pop culture, E!'s new Fashion Week exclusive docu-series 'Model Squad,' produced by Trooper Entertainment in association with Lionsgate and IMG, follows nine high-profile, in-demand supermodels in the make-or-break fashion industry. Launching in conjunction with the start of New York Fashion Week, where E! is the official multi-platform media partner of New York Fashion Week: The Shows, viewers will get an exclusive look behind the runway with a two-week premiere event beginning Today, September 4th through Friday, September 14th at 8 PM ET/PT.
