Music

Barack Obama’s tradition of sharing playlists continued today with the release of his 2020 Summer Playlist. The playlist includes performers at this year’s Democratic National Convention, including Billie Eilish, Maggie Rogers, Common, John Legend, Leon Bridges, the Chicks, and Billy Porter. It also includes songs from Megan Thee Stallion, Frank Ocean, Bob Dylan (off his
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Miley Cyrus is set to appear at the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards. Cyrus will perform her latest single “Midnight Sky,” which arrived last week with a self-directed music video. Cyrus previously hosted in the VMAs in 2015. Last year, she performed her song “Slide Away” on the program. The 2020 VMAs—hosted by Keke Palmer—will
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Boldy James: The Versace Tape [Griselda] The Versace Tape is Detroit rapper Boldy James’ Griselda debut. Jay Versace produced and Westside Gunn executive produced the project; Westside Gunn also guests on the closing “Roxycontin.” The Versace Tape is Boldy James’ third release of 2020, following Manger on McNichols (with Sterling Toles) and The Price of
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Forget we’re in the middle of a make-or-break election … Cardi B is already setting her sights on 2024, because she’s got her eye on AOC. Cardi just tweeted that she wants Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to throw her name in the ring for President when she turns 35 … the required age under the Constitution.
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A judge in the United States District Court Central District of California has dismissed a countersuit against Lizzo seeking royalties from her song “Truth Hurts,” according to documents viewed by Pitchfork. Lizzo originally sued Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Yves Rothman in October 2019, seeking “a judicial declaration” that they “did not co-author ‘Truth Hurts,’
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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s recent single “WAP” became a point of contention among right-wing conservative figures following its release, due to the “vulgar” lyrics celebrating sex-positivity. (The pundit Ben Shapiro, once referred to as “the cool kid’s philosopher” by The New York Times, was relentlessly mocked following his recent comments on the song.
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Atlanta duo EarthGang have a new song on the soundtrack for Madden NFL 21, the latest installment in EA SPORTS’ long-running video game franchise. Their contribution is called “Powered Up.” Listen below and scroll down for the full soundtrack. In June, the duo joined with J.I.D, 6LACK, and Mereba for the Spillage Village song “End
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New York natives and identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino were only 20 years old when they shot to stardom in 2004 as Nina Sky after their hit single Move Ya Body became the banger of the summer and landed at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts … paving the way for their
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The Lemonheads have announced a deluxe 30th anniversary reissue of their 1990 album Lovey. In addition to a book and previously unpublished photos, the remastered release of their fourth album includes a second disc of a 1991 live session recorded for Australia’s Triple J radio station. It’s out October 24 via Fire as a part
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