It’s all about Cardi B on an all new episode of Fuse’s Weekly News Rap!
After finally unleashing her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, the “Bodak Yellow” performer revealed some exciting, life-changing personal news while also dominating music charts and television ratings. “She dropped a single, and I cannot stop my head from bopping / Her album went gold within a few hours of it dropping,” Bandz raps. “Even Oprah had to take a listen / She probably bumping ‘Bodak Yellow’ cooking in the kitchen / You got an icon bumping to your music, then you killing / Went from Instagram to Love & Hip Hop, now on the billboards winning.”
Along with co-hosting Saturday Night Live, during which Cardi officially revealed her growing baby bump, the Bronx native clarified why she’d kept her pregnancy a secret. Bandz, a mother herself, tipped her hat to Cardi. “You know the haters always got somethin’ negative to say / But knowing Belcalis that stuff could never stop her day / Like why she kept denying rumors saying she was pregnant / She said ’cause people scrutinize, try and destroy a blessing / Plus, when expecting, you should be at peace and live in essence / I would’ve done the same thing, so thank you for the lesson.”
BHAD BHABIE RETURNS WITH “WHO RUN IT” FREESTYLE
After recently earning her first RIAA gold certification for hit single, “Hi Bich,” Bhad Bhabie has unveiled a new song “Who Run It”. The freestyle arrives on the heels of her latest song, “Gucci Flip Flops” feat. Lil Yachty. Click here to listen to “Who Run It Freestyle.”
Oakland’s Meernaa announce their debut EP
Meernaa is Carly Bond’s beautiful, freaky dream. When you listen to her songs, you have the feeling of walking alone in the woods, sometimes spooked and sometimes elated. The group is comprised of Carly Bond (guitar and vocals), Rob Shelton (keys), Andrew Maguire (drums) and Doug Stuart (bass). The Oakland-based Meernaa have a gift for balancing intimate songs with immersive psychedelic arrangements. Meernaa’s debut EP Strange Life (out 6/8/18 on Native Cat) is no exception, building on the framework they have previously established on a series of singles with even more depth and complexity.
BRANDY ZDAN RELEASES SINGLE “GET TO YOU” (FEAT. MEMBERS OF MY MORNING JACKET)
Nashville’s Brandy Zdan has released “Get to You” the second single from her forthcoming album Secretear out May 11 on Tallest Man Records. The first single ”I Want Your Trouble” released in March has garnered Zdan comparisons to female rockers who write big hooks like Chrissie Hynde and the GoGo’s.
Gretchen Peters Releases New Song “Arguing With Ghosts,” New Album Out May 18th
Nashville singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters has shared a new track “Arguing With Ghosts.” The song is currently streaming on Taste of Country who observes that the lyrics explore “the feeling of becoming disoriented in a place that once felt familiar, much like looking in the mirror as you get older and not recognizing your own reflection.” Peters will release her new album Dancing With The Beast on May 18th.
LA Singer / Songwriter Emily James Unveils Empowering New Video for “Nobody’s Baby”
Today, pop-singer/songwriter Emily James premieres the official music video for her single, “Nobody’s Baby,” exclusively on VEVO. “Nobody’s Baby” is the third single off of James’ debut album, “Til the Morning,” which was released in February of this year.
Popdust premieres The Underhill Family Orchestra’s new single
Popdust has your first listen to “Chickasaw Fields,” the rollicking new single from The Underhill Family Orchestra, that details the strength of working together, compassion, compromise, and relational promise.
Sergio Gaetani Berkley Front Single Release
Today, Detroit native, Sergio Gaetani shared “Berkley Front,” and announced his forthcoming debut album, North Coast Electric, due May 25th, 2018. “Berkley Front” is the first single to be released from the album, and the first to come from Sergio as a solo artist.
Gavin James: “Always”
Today, Capitol Records released “Always,” the new single from Gavin James’ forthcoming album, Only Ticket Home, which will be released this summer. James’ soaring vocals are showcased in this new video that features him performing “Always” live with his band in Studio 2 of Abbey Road, where classic albums by such artists as The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Oasis were recorded.
G Herbo Releases “Who Run It” Remix ft. Lil Uzi Vert
G Herbo released a Lil Uzi Vert-assisted version of his “Who Run It” remix today via Machine Entertainment Group/The Orchard. After breathing new life into the Three 6 Mafia classic via a freestyle with Bay Bay at Dallas’ K104, and having Drake request the track be released officially via a direct message on Instagram, the #WhoRunItChallenge quickly and organically took on a life of its own. The challenge ignited remix offerings from today’s rap upper echelon, including Juicy J, 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Trippie Redd and CupCakke, as well as countless talented fans.
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June Divided Releases Second Single, “Time Will Stop”
Today, indie rock outfit June Divided are thrilled to release their brand new single, “Time Will Stop”. The track is the second single the band has released this year following their debut label single, “Body Wars.” The single, along with a stream video can be viewed now!
Cryptic Street Shares Music Video for New Single “Let’s Go Suki”
Today, four piece femme riot Cryptic Street released their single and music video for “Let’s Go Suki,” premiering exclusively on Tom Tom Magazine. “Let’s Go Suki” is energetic, loud, and commands your ears and attention from start to finish. The track conceptualizes the story of a girl (Suki) who constantly finds herself running away from the oppressions and expectations set on her by society, confronting her own inner conflict, overcoming stigmas, and channeling her sense of rebellion.
Electro-dance artist Matthew Schultz releases reggae remix feat. GYPTIAN
New Jersey based electro-pop artist, Matthew Schultz, is excited to announce the release of his new single and video “Promise for Keeps (Official Remix)” featuring Billboard renowned artist Gyptian. Hollywood Life recently premiered the video for the song, calling the song “epic”.
Studio Created From The Generous Support of Kenny Loggins and Good Tidings Foundation
Critically-heralded American Singer-Songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins helped re-open the original Notes for Notes (N4N) Studios at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara and United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County on Wednesday, April 11 with an intimate studio session at 4:00pm at the West Studio and presentation and studio tours at the East Studio at 5:30pm.
Notes for Notes was founded in Santa Barbara in 2006 and opened its first studio in the 1235 Teen Center before moving to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara in 2008, thanks to generous support from the Santa Barbara Bowl. “Notes for Notes opens the door to a world of musical expression where kids can record music, learn how to play an instrument, and form a band with their friends, all for Free,” said Laurie Leis Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara. The second N4N Studio opened across town in 2011 in the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s Westside Club. “Notes for Notes, exposes our kids to free music lessons and exposes them to a life-long gift of music. Best collaborative partnership I have ever had in my 30 year club career,” said Michael Baker, CEO of the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County. That same year N4N launched its first studio outside California, in Nashville, making the organization a national entity. N4N has since grown to 21 Studios in 11 states, 16 cities serving over 8,000 youth per year.
THE DAMNED ‘EVIL SPIRITS’ LP TODAY FRIDAY THE 13TH – FIRST NEW ALBUM IN TEN YEARS
‘Evil Spirits’ is the first new album in ten years from British punk rock icons The Damned, released today via Search And Destroy / Spinefarm Records. The album is the result of a frantic, high-energy burst of creativity in October of 2017 at Atomic Sound studios in Brooklyn, recorded by legendary producer Tony Visconti and with ‘Black Album’ and ‘Strawberries’-era bassist Paul Gray back in the fold.
“We deliberately recorded the album retro style,” explains guitarist Captain Sensible. “The same way our debut album was made, basically. There’s something wonderful about the seventies sounds; glam, rock and punk records, they all sound so great and Tony specializes in beautifully crafted old school production. He had us all playing live, bashing it out in the same room with a focus on getting the initial band version of each song as close as possible to the finished thing.“
Bandsintown Launches The First Personalized Festival Recommendation Guide
Bandsintown, the largest independent concert discovery platform, today launches the first personalized festival guide for Coachella inside their mobile app. With over 240 artists performing across 9 stages at Coachella, fans can use this personalized guide to plan their itinerary based on their music taste over the festival’s double-weekends extravaganza.
Bandsintown’s Coachella Festival Guide follows the success of their first ever data-driven personalized SXSW guide which launched in March 2018, where 45% of users RSVP’d to SXSW events through Bandsintown’s Personal Guide.
The Beat Escape Share Video For “Moon In Aquarius”
Following the recent announcement of their debut album Life Is Short The Answer’s Long, that will be released on April, 27th, 2018 through Bella Union, today Montreal duo The Beat Escape are pleased to share the video for the second track from the album “Moon In Aquarius”. Watch it HERE.
Realio Sparkzwell – Life Is A Sitcom (video)
Realio Sparkzwell is the new moniker of the artist formerly known as IRealz/Realz. Known for many prominent guest spots within the underground Hip-Hop genre, as well as being one of the featured lyricists in Cannibal Ox legend Vast Aire’s group Crimson Godz. After a critically acclaimed first release with Thrice Great entitled Blue Lion Chamber (x Falling Down), Realio Sparkzwell follows up quick with a new album, “Mahdi Musik” showing his more conceptual work this time, featuring two guest spots by rap legend C Rayz Walz.
