Lil Peep and XXXTentacion’s “Falling Down” — which came out on Wednesday — is a controversial, convoluted and potentially cathartic release, depending on your vantage point. The song is the first collaboration between two rappers both passed away young, and never worked together while they were alive. The John Cunningham-produced …
Read More »See Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff Reunite in 'Skaters Paradise' Video
DJ Jazzy Jeff goes globetrotting with Rhymefest and Dayne Jordan in the video for “Skaters Paradise,” which features a cameo from Will Smith. Christopher Schafer directed the clip, which follows Rhymefest and Jordan as they trade bars while relaxing beachside in Bali, taking shots of saki in Tokyo and touring …
Read More »Meek Mill Drops Out of Trump Panel on Prison Reform
Meek Mill has opted not to participate in a prison reform panel with President Donald Trump that will take place Friday at the White House. “I was originally scheduled to be part of a panel on prison reform at the White House to help shed light on the issues within …
Read More »Coachella 2018: Eminem Self-Deprecating, Star-Assisted in Headlining Set
“Coachella, can I take you back to a time when I was actually dope?” Eminem knows how to have a good laugh about himself, so when the rapper yelled those words from the Coachella mainstage Sunday night, it was with good combo of bravado and self-awareness. It followed a few …
Read More »Review: Eminem Is Raw, Honest and Compelling as Ever on 'Revival'
Another politically motivated Rust Belt blond, Paul Newman, once said “a man with no enemies is a man with no character.” And few musicians could boast more of either than Eminem, the poison-tongued, potty-mouthed scourge of Lynn Cheney, boy bands, clown posses and eventually – on a string of self-auditing …
Read More »Kelela Previews New Album With Potent Hook-Up Anthem 'LMK'
Kelela takes the one-night-stand into her own hands on her irresistible new song, “LMK.” The track marks the first single from Kelela‘s upcoming debut album, Take Me Apart, out October 6th via Warp. The rising R&B singer delivers a delicate and dextrous vocal performance over snappy percussion and rich synth …
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