Graduating at the top of the hip-hop class and headed for the top of the charts in 2019, internet-breaking rapper and social media phenomenon DDG unveils his full-length debut album, Valedictorian [Epic Records]. Get it HERE. Following his recent UK visit that saw him drop an exclusive freestyle for Capital Xtra’s Tim Westwood and drop in with DJ Ace on BBC Radio 1Xtra the star took it straight back to Stateside to take over Times Square in New York City for a pop-up meet-n-greet underneath a massive electronic billboard for the launch of his album Valedictorian. Alongside the album DDG also dropped the red-hot video for latest single “PUSH”. His…
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By definition, Karelu is; ‘The mark something leaves on the skin when worn too tight’. The debut single from Lecister native Cj Pandit is launching hand in hand with a zine and photography exhibition. Karelu is something for all the senses. LISTEN TO “KARELU” Speaking more on the track CJ States; “Karelu is centred around appreciating past relationships, friendships and family dynamics with all their flaws, and moving forward and seeing beauty in the toughest of times. Celebrating relationships and the marks we make on one another, the items we keep and leave behind, and the stories they encapsulate.” Pandits…
Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and global superstar Alicia Keys will return as host of the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® and took to YouTube and socials this morning to announce the news in a video. The announcement comes just days before GRAMMY nominees are set to be revealed on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Last year’s ceremony, which was Keys’ first hosting duty for any awards program, was met with praise from fans and critics alike. She wowed audiences with standout moments such as simultaneously playing two pianos in tribute to pianist Hazel Scott, which was a top social moment according to Facebook. She also brought the house to…
Vancouver artist Frazey Ford is revered for her soulful voice, captivating live show, and immersive lyrical storytelling. Returning with her first new original music in five years, “The Kids Are Having None of It” arrives with a stunning video today. The new song is an urgent activism anthem – protest music at its core, with Frazey’s calm, confident warning compelled by a visceral, soulful bass guitar backbone: “Get out of the way / You’ve had your day / And it’s no longer how we gon’ play,” she sings. Co-produced by Frazey and John Raham (Dan Mangan, Stars, Jon Bryant, Joshua Hyslop), the video for “Kids” was directed by Brian Lye and Jen Weih, co-creators of Ford’s breakthrough video for Indian…
Today, alt-rock trio The Man Who released the official video for “Natural Villain,” a track from their new EP, Bet On You. Shooting in black and white – and adding splashes of red – director ThatGoodGraphicTM (Lo Lo, Bülow) pays homage to film noir classics of yesteryear. As The Man Who ventures into the night, the band members find themselves in a high-stakes game of cards and fall victim to a shady character abetted by a femme fatale waitress. View “Natural Villain” HERE. The Toronto-based band has been supporting BANNERS on his North American tour. The second leg kicks off on November 28 at The Mansion in Kingston, ON. Tickets are on sale now at https://themanwhoband.com.…