In his new Fader cover story, Long Beach MC, Vince Staples, revealed some very exciting news to fans. Following his critically acclaimed LP, Summertime ’06, next up Staples will be dropping a brand new EP, titled Prima Donna. And if new music from the Hell Can Wait rapper wasn’t enough, the six-track project will also feature production from James Blake and DJ Dahi. While the project doesn’t have an exact release date, as of yet, fans can likely expect Prima Donna to release sometime later this summer.
Check out Staples’ full cover story with Faderhere.
This month we wrapped up our second straight year at Bonnaroo, teaming up with our friends at Pigeons And Planes to cover The Farm’s 15th Anniversary. And while we already shared some of our favorite moments live from the premiere Tennessee festival, we wanted to share more photos of some of our favorite performances this year. With memorable sets from Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem, Dead & Company, Ellie Goulding, J. Cole, Haim, Anderson East, Post Malone and St. Lucia, just to name a few, this was certainly a Bonnaroo to remember.
Check out our first Bonnaroo Photo Series of 2016, of Dead & Company’s headlining performance.
Following his mysterious online countdown, we finally have new information on what’s next for Childish Gambino (Donald Glover). Debuting live in September, at a 3-concert event in Joshua Tree, California, fans will be able to hear Childish Gambino’s brand new album.
The new album, which is rumored to be called Pharos, will be Gambino’s first new project since his 2014 mixtape/EP, STN MTN/Kauai. A new album isn’t the only thing Glover has in store, as his new television series Atlanta will soon debut on FX. Not only that, but Glover’s #Donald4Spiderman campaign has again paid off, as he is set to be a part of next summer’s Spider-Man Homecoming film.
Tickets for the concerts will go on pre-sale beginning at 9:00 PST on June 24th, with ticket packages running at $99. Find a way to get them while you can, because for a special event like this, tickets will surely go fast. And with new music from Childish Gambino on the way, it’s your move Frank Ocean.
Amtrak and WGCIdelivered last night, as they brought some of the biggest names in rap music to the 2016 Summer Jam. Despite a last minute cancellation from ‘My Wap’ rapper Fetty Wap, the Summer Jam brought a number memorable performances, from Desiigner, Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Plies, Famous Dex, Lil Durk and more, that the Windy City will not soon forget. With Plies for the ladies, Desiigner for the GOOD Music fans, T.I. for the old school rap heads, Migos and 2 Chainz for the crowd’s ATL fix, Jeezy for the marquee and Lil Durk, Katy Got Bandz and Famous Dex for their hometown, the Summer Jam had something and more for everyone in attendance.
While no single act stole the show, one of the night’s best moments came when 2 Chainz reached the end of his set time. Instead of playing by the rules and saying his goodbyes to Chicago, Tity Boi kicked down the LCD screen ticker that read 0:00, and performed until he felt that his set was actually over and dropped the mic before he stepped off stage. 2 Chainz raised the energy levels in the United Center, which set the tone for Jeezy’s headlining performance where he gave one hell of an introduction to Lil Durk, who joined the ‘Put On’ rapper on stage and helped cap off the night. This was definitely a Summer Jam for the ages!
Check out our photos from the 2016 WGCI Summer Jam below.
No one puts on a tour like Kanye West, and after his critically acclaimed Yeezus Tour, fans were more than excited to see how Kanye West could top things next time around. Well the wait will soon be over, as Kanye West has announced “The Saint Pablo Tour”, in support of his most recent LP, The Life Of Pablo. Kicking off Thursday, August 25th in Indianapolis, Ye will make stops in Toronto, Chicago, New York, Detroit, LA and many more until the tour concludes October 29th in Las Vegas’ new T-Mobile arena.
While we don’t know exactly what to expect from Kanye’s forthcoming tour, you can definitely bet that it will be like nothing else we have seen before. His Glow In The Dark and Yeezus tours alike have turned heads and sold out arenas, and The Saint Pablo tour should be no different.
The newest track off his highly anticipated debut LP, 32 Levels, producer Clams Casino recruits Long Beach MC Vince Staples for ‘All Nite’. Clams kills it on the beat and Staples complements the track more than well, which premiered earlier on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio, via Apple Music.
32 Levels is just around the corner, and officially releases on July 15th. And not only is the album worth the wait, but the list of guest features is top notch with appearances from Staples, A$AP Rocky, Lil B, Sam Herring (Future Islands) and more!
Listen to ‘All Nite’ and check out the tracklist for 32 Levels below.
Self-described as “the softest thing (he has) ever done”, ‘Save Dat Money’ rapper Lil Dicky slows things down a bit and watch his ex-girlfriend get married in his new music video for ‘Molly’. Off his debut studio album, Professional Rapper, ‘Molly’ features singer Brendon Urie and is the latest single of Dicky’s recent LP.
In the record and video, Lil Dicky reflects on how his career has got in the middle of his past relationships, and while LD doesn’t regret choosing music and pursuing his dreams over his ex and personal relationships, Dicky has opened and told fans it was a more than difficult decision. Proving that he isn’t just a joke or gimmick rapper, Lil Dicky shares a whole new side in ‘Molly’.
Moments ago, Grammy-nominated rockers Cage The Elephant gave a performance that Milwaukee, Wisconsin will not soon forget. Performing at The Rave’s Eagles Ballroom, the Bowling Green, Kentucky natives were joined by the equally entertaining, Portgual. The Man. Led by singer and guitarist Matthew Shultz, Cage The Elephant is currently on tour in support of their critically acclaimed 2015 album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, an LP that was produced by The Black Key’s Dan Auerbach, and earned the guys a Best Alternative Album nom at the 2015 Grammys.
Fans tonight saw much more than some awesome performances from Tell Me I’m Pretty though. Those in attendance not only saw a great opening set from Atlantic Records’ Portugal. The Man, but Cage The Elephant’s headlining performance also consisted of songs and fan favorites from their previous albums, Melophobia,Thank You, Happy Birthday and their 2008 self-titled debut, as well as an energetic encore that alone was worth the price of admission. Cage The Elephant have easily put together one of the best can’t miss rock tours of the entire summer.
Check out our photos from tonight’s performance below and check out the remaining dates on their North American tour here.
While an artist sharing a photo of one of his fellow musicians isn’t normally headline worthy, when it’s shared by Lil B The Based God, or has anything remotely to due with the missing in action singer/songwriter Frank Ocean, it’s more than newsworthy. And today we have just that, as Lil B shared a very rare and very based photo of the ‘Thinkin Bout You’ singer on Instagram.
What is Frank doing in the photo? Just what we can expect, as fans have been patiently and desperately awaiting his sophomore album Boys Don’t Cry, sleeping. Jokes aside, if this foreshadows any sort of collaboration between the two, or the interview Ocean conducted with The Based God, we are more than happy.
Check out The Based God’s rare photo of Frank Ocean below.
Indie-pop singer Phoebe Ryan is less than a month away from her big 15-date headlining Boyz n Poizn Tour with pop duo Cardiknox, and today we have Ryan’s new music video for her single of the same name. Filmed in Nashville, Ryan plays a game of hardball against a team of mascots in the baseball themed video.
Watch Phoebe Ryan’s official music video for ‘Boyz n Poizn’ and check out her forthcoming tour dates below.
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