Today, VEW Live! announces Cardi B as the first headliner for the inaugural VEWTOPIA Music Festival taking place on January 31st and February 1st 2020, prior to the big game. VEWTOPIA Music Festival 2020 will bring together some of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop and Latin music with 14 hours of live performances and interactive experiences that combine music and arts over the course of two days. Additional headliners and artists will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Irving Burgie, the songwriter best known for his calypso hit Day-O, has died at age 95, according to the BBC. The cause of death was a result of complications from heart failure.
Compton's own Liife releases his latest visual “Friends & Enemies.” The video, directed by APlus Filmz, was premiered by No Jumper on Thursday, November 21. “Friends & Enemies,” follows the Rostrum Records signee's most-recent singles, “Lifestyle,” with over 1.3M views, and “Meet The Parents.” In addition to the records, he's created a vlog series breaking down the meaning and stories behind each single. The “Meet The Parents (The True Story)” vlog details the tragic loss of a close friend and the impacts of that on his community.
T.R.U. (The Real University) recording artist Skooly dropped a new visual to accompany his latest single, “Pop Off” directed by PG. Earlier this week, Skooly teased his fans with a clip of the music video on his Instagram account. The anticipated new visual is now available.
Rising rap superstar Roddy Ricch has announced plans for his first ever epic North American headline tour – The Antisocial Tour. The dates begin Saturday, December 28that Los Angeles, CA's world famous Hollywood Palladium and then continue into February 2020. Artist pre-sales run Tuesday, November 12th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); Songkick pre-sales run Wednesday, November 13th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); Local pre-sales are scheduled for Thursday, November 14th from 10 am to 10 pm (local); General Admission sales follow on Friday, November 15th at 10 am (local).
Today, Compton rapper The Game shares the soulful new jam “Stainless” featuring Grammy winning artist Anderson .Paak. Produced by Big Duke, The Game rides over a sweet-sounding smooth West Coast track with an effortless flow reminiscing over Nipsey Hussle, 2Pac, Fatal Hussein, Yaki Kadafi, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson and 2Pac. A music video for the song was filmed in LA earlier this month. The track will appear on The Game's ninth studio album Born 2 Rap available via Entertainment One/Prolific/5th Amendment Entertainment on November 29th, 2019.
Acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Goody Grace has teamed up with pop-punk icons Blink 182 for the eagerly-awaited new single, “Scumbag” – available today at all DSPs and streaming services. The addicting new single pairs clean guitar and a signature Travis Barker drum beat as Goody trades vocals with Mark Hoppus over production from multi-platinum production duo The Futuristics (Lil Wayne, Halsey, G-Eazy). “Scumbag” is joined by an official companion video starring Goody, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker - now streaming at Goody Grace's official YouTube.
Today, HappyBirthdayCalvin commemorated his birthday by not only unveiling a life-size birthday card in his hometown of Chicago, but also announcing the release date for his next single “Out Of Time” on November 1.
Following his recent chart-topping collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper on “Cross Me” (found on Ed Sheeran's 'No.6 Collaborations Project'), as well as features with City Girls and Lil Baby, melodic heavyweight PnB Rock has enlisted Nicki Minaj and Murda Beatz on his new single “FENDI,” out today. As the featured track licensed for Nicki Minaj's highly anticipated forthcoming FENDI collection, the trap pop instant classic is available for streaming and download.
Comprised of violists Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, both classically trained, Black Violin adds DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes for its 2019 Impossible Tour. With a unique blend of classical and hip-hop music, often described as a?oeclassical boom,' the group strives to overcome stereotypes and encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.
Chart-topping phenomenon Bazzi has announced today's release of his eagerly awaited new mixtape and accompanying music video. 'Soul Searching' (iamcosmic/Atlantic Records) beautifully melds pop, R&B and hip hop to create a piece of work that is uniquely Bazzi. The mixtape is available at all DSPs and streaming services HERE. The video for track 'Soul Searching', also out today, sees Bazzi reflecting on who he really is at a gold gilt dining table, in neon-lit rooms, and in the dove scene featured on the mixtape cover art.
Critically acclaimed songwriter and solo recording artist AUGUST 08 drops the “Happy Endings*” EP today via Red Bull Records/88rising. Following the release of his third single “Simple Pleasures” featuring Goldlink, AUGUST 08 reveals “Happy Endings* with the lead track “Good Girls” featuring Duckwrth.
Miami-based pop singer/songwriter Judah Holiday releases the music video for his newest song “All That I've Got Tonight” today - watch the video below. Directed by Scott Hansen, the vibrant, fun, and infectious music video exemplifies Judah's pure definition of joy with hypnotic beats and melodies. The video features viral dance sensation Mike Alancourt, commonly known as the “Bearded Guy” from Post Malone's “Wow” music video. The 43-year-old dancer has caught attention by millions around the world, landing him an appearance on The Ellen Show, which received a whopping 3 million views.
From Duke Ellington's rocking rhythms, Thelonious Monk's melodious thunks to Mary Lou Williams' spiritual swing and Michel Camilo's island improvisations, the Newport Jazz Festival has been the premier showcase for pianists for decades. This year's edition features a wide variety of keyboardists, shaping the state of jazz to come.
Coming off “Focus” featuring 21 Savage released last month, Bazzi returns today with the accompanying visual for his latest sun kissed track “I.F.L.Y.” Watch Bazzi bring the lyrics to life in a vintage pastel paradise as he croons “I f**king love you.” “I.F.L.Y.” furthers Bazzi's string of lauded releases this year including his summer smash “Paradise,” which he performed at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 17th, politically aimed “Caught In The Fire”, “Focus” ft. 21 Savage, in addition to feature appearances on Netsky's “I Don't Even Know You Anymore” with Lil Wayne and Tyga's latest album 'Legendary' on the R&B cut “Made Me.”
LA-based upstart KNDRGRTN today shares his new single 'Blue and Grey'. The track is the second to be released from sophomore EP 'Sleeping With My Clothes On' slated for a late-Summer 2019 release.
Check out the latest offering from one of the most charismatic young rappers, innovators and influencers of this generation. 'Pose To Do' comes on the heels of Lil Pump's critically-acclaimed sophomore album Harverd Dropout [Tha Lights Global / Warner Records] and sold-out spring tour.
