Usher has some pretty big times ahead: He’s performing the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 11, and on the Friday before that, he’s dropping a new album, Coming Home. While it remains to be seen if anybody will join him on stage at the big game (Taylor Swift almost certainly won’t), we do know who’s going to be on the album.
Today (January 31), Usher revealed the tracklist for Coming Home, as well as the artists he collaborated with for the project.
Who Is Featured On Usher’s Coming Home Album Tracklist?
The 20-song tracklist features collaborations with Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Latto, The Dream, HER, Pheelz, and BTS’ Jung Kook. Perhaps one or more of them will turn up for the Super Bowl?
1. “Coming Home” with Burna Boy
2. “Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage
3. “A-Town Girl” with Latto
4. “Cold Blooded” with The Dream
5. “Kissing Strangers”
6. “Keep On Dancin’”
7. “Risk It All” with H.E.R.
8. “Bop”
9. “Stone Kold Freak”
10. “Ruin” with Pheelz
11. “BIG”
12. “On The Side”
13. “I Am The Party”
14. “I Love U”
15. “Please U”
16. “Luckiest Man”
17. “Margiela”
18. “Room In A Room”
19. “One Of Them Ones”
20. “Standing Next To You (Remix)” with Jung Kook
Coming Home is out 2/9 via Mega/Gamma. Find more information here.
In an odd twist for The View, co-host Joy Behar took a moment to express her sympathy for the predominantly right-wing horde of men who have been frothing at the mouth over Taylor Swift attending NFL games and, presumably, the upcoming Super Bowl.
Swift has been dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, and with his team now headed to the big game, conservatives have latched onto a wild conspiracy theory that the CIA orchestrated the Chiefs’ AFC victory so Swift can endorse Biden during the massive sporting event. It’s all pretty nuts, and Behar feels “sorry” for the men who are launching these hare-brained attacks.
“I do! No, I’m not making a joke,” Behar said. “I feel for them because things have not gone their way. There are fewer jobs for them, a lot of these guys … college enrollment for men [is] down. They were up 60%, now it’s 41%. Women are moving ahead like crazy.”
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To be clear, Behar qualified her remarks by saying these men should try working harder and seek out therapy. Via Decider:
“Look, as a woman comedian, I felt like it was harder for me,” but she added, “I didn’t say, ‘Oh, I resent that the men can do it better or that they get a better audience.’ I tried to work harder.”
Behar then suggested “these guys” try out therapy.
“Go get a shrink!” she exclaimed. “I mean, they don’t consider it masculine to be in therapy. It is not about masculine, feminine. It’s about your brain. They need some help, and that’s why I feel sorry for them.”
Despite being sympathetic to their plight, Behar made a point to highlight the severity of the situation.
“These kind of guys can be dangerous,” she said. “They have guns, a lot of them. I feel sorry — at the same time, I’m worried.”
Usher unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album, Coming Home — and fans are extremely excited. Spanning 20 songs, Usher will also be collaborating with a ton of artists. Burna Boy will help open the record as a feature on the title track, and then, Summer Walker and 21 Savage will follow it up on “Good Good.”
It also is a great day for BTS fans, as Jung Kook will appear on Usher’s remix of “Standing Next To You” — the final track of the album.
Fans will get to hear Usher’s album just two days before he takes the stage of Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to deliver his Super Bowl Halftime Show — making it genius timing to prepare the release. And hey, maybe even some of these artists could join him there, who knows.
Usher’s Coming Home Album Tracklist
1. “Coming Home” with Burna Boy
2. “Good Good” with Summer Walker and 21 Savage
3. “A-Town Girl” with Latto
4. “Cold Blooded” with The Dream
5. “Kissing Strangers”
6. “Keep On Dancin’”
7. “Risk It All” with H.E.R.
8. “Bop”
9. “Stone Kold Freak”
10. “Ruin” with Pheelz
11. “BIG”
12. “On The Side”
13. “I Am The Party”
14. “I Love U”
15. “Please U”
16. “Luckiest Man”
17. “Margiela”
18. “Room In A Room”
19. “One Of Them Ones”
20. “Standing Next To You (Remix)” with Jung Kook
Coming Home is out 2/9 via Mega/Gamma. Find more information here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
If you’ve been on TikTok anytime in the past couple of days, the odds are high you’ve seen some of your favorite creators fretting about an upcoming change that could result in devastating potentially millions of videos on the platform. If TikTok can’t reach a deal to renew its music licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, the label says it plans to pull its entire catalog from the app, resulting in any video utilizing UMG artists’ songs to be muted, beginning when the agreement expires today. Otherwise, TikTok could open itself to legal liability for copyright infringement. So…
Why Is UMG Removing Its Artists From TikTok?
In an open letter published on the company’s website on Tuesday (January 30), UMG expresses a number of concerns about an ongoing partnership with the app. Chief among them is ensuring fair monetary value for its artists’ work as TikTok seeks to launch its own music-based business (naturally). Meanwhile, UMG also says it has concerns about hate and harassment on the app and TikTok not taking a firm stance when it comes to “AI”-generated works, a controversial topic these days.
UMG alleges that “TikTok proposed paying our artists and songwriters at a rate that is a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay” and that it “demanded a contractual right which would allow [AI] content to massively dilute the royalty pool for human artists.” This is while TikTok itself is developing AI tools that’d make it easier to do so.
Labels under UMG include Interscope and its subsidiaries, the Capitol Music Group umbrella, Republic Records, Island Records, Def Jam, and more. UMG artists include some of the biggest in the world: Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Drake, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, SZA, Taylor Swift, and more.
However, pulling these acts from TikTok could be risky for the label as well; the app has increasingly become one of the biggest drivers for new singles and artists to gain popularity. For example, JID, who is signed to Dreamville under Interscope, has experienced a massive surge of interest in his song “Surround Sound” due to a TikTok trend in which creators tape their phones to their ceilings and dance under them (it’s sillly, but hey, it works). Meanwhile, older songs often find second lives on the app, such as The Weeknd’s “Die For You” and Miguel’s “Sure Thing.”
TikTok itself pointed this out in its response, telling Billboard, “It is sad and disappointing that Universal Music Group has put their own greed above the interests of their artists and songwriters. Despite Universal’s false narrative and rhetoric, the fact is they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent. TikTok has been able to reach ‘artist-first’ agreements with every other label and publisher. Clearly, Universal’s self-serving actions are not in the best interests of artists, songwriters and fans.”
TikTok recently agreed to a licensing deal with Warner Music Group (of which Uproxx is an independent subsidiary) last July, allowing TikTok to use its catalog on the TikTok Music platform, saying that the deal would benefit artists. It remains to be seen how UMG pulling out will affect its business and artists, but TikTok wouldn’t be getting away unscathed, as a huge part of the appeal for its users is supporting their videos with popular music.
Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, though. That’s part of it, sure, thanks to rereleases that present classic albums in new ways. A vital part of the renewed vinyl wave, though, is new projects being released as records, of which there are plenty.
Whatever you might be into, each month brings a new slew of vinyl releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite vinyl releases of January below.
Kali Uchis — Orquídeas
Geffen
Kali Uchis had a huge January: Not only did she reveal that she’s pregnant, but she also dropped a terrific new album, Orquídeas. She’s released it in a few vinyl variants, too, including standard black, milky clear vinyl (pictured above), and a picture disc.
Scottish ethereal rockers Cocteau Twins wrapped up their esteemed run with two final albums, Four-Calendar Café in 1993 and Milk & Kisses in 1996. Now, these two albums have gotten a new vinyl release that’s significant for American fans of the group, as this is the first time these two albums have been released on vinyl in the US.
Coleman is literally the father of free jazz: the term itself comes from his 1961 album Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation. A year before that project, though, he dropped Change Of The Century, which is the subject of a new Rhino Hi-Fi reissue. This edition was given a detailed manufacturing treatment, so the album sounds as good as it ever has, and most relevantly, it’s limited to just 5,000 individually number copies.
Uproxx’s Steven Hyden wrote of the new album from the Radiohead offshoot, “Thom and Jonny’s forthcoming sophomore effort isn’t as groovy as the first. On A Light For Attracting Attention, they strutted like a British art-rock redux of Booker T. And The MG’s, with Thom and Jonny clearly vibing on Tom Skinner’s relentless syncopations. Wall Of Eyes is rockier and, well, more Radiohead-esque.”
Tune-Yards — I’m A Virgo — Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack
Lakeshore Records
If you watched the Prime Video series I’m A Virgo from the great Boots Riley and found yourself liking the music, that’s not surprising since it came courtesy of Tune-Yards. A vinyl release of the soundtrack was announced today and will be available on April 5 via Lakeshore Records. It comes pressed on lovely limited-edition yellow vinyl and accompanied by a color insert.
It’s been five years since Maggie Rogers broke out with her well-received debut album, Heart It In A Past Life. To mark the occasion, this new anniversary reissue comes with the album pressed on cobalt vinyl, a “Love You For A Long Time” 7-inch, and a 12-inch by 20-inch poster.
M. Ward — Duet for Guitars #2 (Reissue) and Transfiguration Of Vincent (Reissue)
Merge
Duet For Guitars No. 2 was M. Ward’s first album, while Transfiguration Of Vincent was his first with Merge Records. Now, the label has pressed both of those albums onto vinyl for the first time, making these editions must-haves for Ward completionists.
Get Duet for Guitars #2here. Get Transfiguration Of Vincenthere.
Spiritualized — Amazing Grace (20 Year Anniversary Edition)
Fat Possum
As the title suggests, Spiritualized folded a profound gospel influence into the mix of Amazing Grace. Now, it’s the latest album to get remastered as part of The Spaceman Reissue Program: Curated by J Spaceman. This edition comes in a standard black vinyl pressing and a limited dove grey vinyl.
Fleetwood Mac — Fleetwood Mac (Vinyl Me, Please Reissue)
Vinyl Me, Please
Fleetwood Mac has been consistently popular for decades, but they had a big revival in 2020 when “Dreams” went viral online. Well, for new fans who listened to Rumours and dug it, the album that preceded it, 1975’s Fleetwood Mac, is one of the Vinyl Me, Please albums of the month, pressed on 180g Black & White Quad vinyl.
Kid Cudi had one of the year’s first major hip-hop releases with Insano. Just like he went hard on the album, he also went all in on the vinyl, as he has a few different cover art options for different editions. (He even had some signed LPs, but those are currently sold out.)
Anthony Edwards has been fined $40K for his derogatory comments aimed at the officiating crew present for the Timberwolves’ win against the Thunder earlier this week. The NBA levied the fine at the young star for “repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating”. Edwards clearly expected it, saying that he was going to “take the fine” as he went after the refs. Despite the win, Edwards said like Wolves were playing “8-on-5” due to the lack of calls going the team’s way.
However, it’s not the first time that the NBA has gone after Edwards. Last year, he was fined $50K for throwing a chair courtside after the Wolves’ playoff elimination at the hands of the Nuggets. Despite the hefty fine, Edwards did not miss any games due to the incident. A number of staffers unsuccessfully sued Edwards over the incident, claiming to have been injured during the incident. The case was dismissed before going to trial.
Of course, the NBA has been getting increasingly frequent with its fines. Last year, the NBA fined Embiid $35K for “repeatedly making an obscene gesture on the playing court” in November 2023. The gesture in question was the “DX Crotch Chop”, something first seen in the WWE by the D-Generation X stable. Embiid broke out the move after scoring off a foul in the third quarter in the Sixers’ home opener against the Blazers. Earlier this year, in January, Embiid was fined $25K for making the same gesture in a similar situation against the Nets.
Despite being out $35K, Embiid has gotten an invaluable invitation out of the moment. After news of the fine broke, Triple H, one of the best known DX wrestlers, hit Embiid up on Twitter. “Hey @JoelEmbiid – I know a place where you can do that all day, and everyone will love it. WrestleMania 40 is right there in Philly…,” the wrestler wrote. Furthermore, the milestone wrestling will touch down in the City of Brotherly Love this April.
John Harbaugh is the esteemed head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He has established himself as one of the most respected figures in the NFL. As of 2024, Harbaugh’s net worth is reported to be $40 million, a testament to his successful career in football coaching. This financial assessment, provided by Sportskeeda, underscores not only Harbaugh’s accomplishments on the field but also his financial acumen off it. His coaching career has seen significant achievements. This includes a Super Bowl victory. Further, Harbaugh’s journey from special teams coach to one of the league’s premier head coaches is a compelling narrative of dedication, strategy, and success.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 04: Head coach John Harbaugh of the. Baltimore Ravens looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank. Stadium also on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
John Harbaugh’s journey in football began long before he became a household name in the NFL. He was born into a family with strong ties to football. His father, Jack Harbaugh, was a longtime college coach. John’s early life was steeped in the game. He played college football at Miami University in Ohio before making the transition to coaching. Starting his career in the collegiate ranks, Harbaugh also worked in various capacities, including as a special teams coach and defensive backs coach. His perseverance and innovative coaching techniques soon caught the attention of the NFL, paving the way for his entry into the league.
Ascension In The NFL
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hugs head coach. John Harbaugh against the Kansas City Chiefs after an. NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Harbaugh’s NFL coaching career began with the Philadelphia Eagles. He served as the special teams coordinator. His tenure with the Eagles was also marked by innovative strategies and a commitment to excellence, traits that would define his coaching philosophy. In 2008, Harbaugh’s coaching career took a significant turn when he was named the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. Under his leadership, the Ravens have become perennial contenders. This was highlighted by their victory in Super Bowl XLVII. Harbaugh’s approach to coaching, characterized by his motivational leadership style and tactical acumen, has earned him respect and admiration from players and peers alike.
Financial Success & Net Worth
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 03: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with the. VInce Lombardi Championship trophy after the Ravens won 34-31 against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the. Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
John Harbaugh’s financial success is closely tied to his achievements on the football field. His net worth reflects his longevity in the NFL and also the strategic decisions he has made throughout his career. Contracts in the NFL, especially for head coaches with Harbaugh’s track record, are lucrative, and his compensation reflects his value to the Ravens organization. Beyond his coaching salary, Harbaugh’s net worth is also influenced by endorsements and public speaking engagements, which have added to his financial portfolio.
The legacy of John Harbaugh in the NFL extends beyond the wins and losses on the field. He is credited with helping to innovate the role of special teams in the game. His leadership style has been studied by coaches across sports. Harbaugh’s influence is also felt in his commitment to community service and his role in developing coaching talent within his staff. Many assistants who have worked under him have gone on to successful careers themselves. As he continues to lead the Ravens, Harbaugh’s impact on the game of football and his financial success are closely intertwined, making his story one of the most compelling in sports today.
N.O.R.E. shared an update on his weight loss journey on his Instagram Story on Wednesday. Posting several photos of himself after a workout, he remarked: “They saying imma clone.” It’s the latest update in a series of posts the Drink Champs host has made as of late.
Earlier this week, he shared a video of one jog he went on in honor of marathon runners. “In honor of my family in the marathon I wanted to honor them by doing 10miles today,” he captioned the post. “I ended up doing 11 big up my camara @bellaneri3 and @spkillamuzik @spkilla99 on the movie congrats @losantonio @bigmitya drinking wit metals on today!!! Dragon fly yande!!!”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 22: N.O.R.E. speaks onstage during Day 1 of Revolt World on September 22, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
N.O.R.E. isn’t the only voice in hip-hop who has been making headlines for their weight loss. 50 Cent has also caught similar attention on social media, with some users even accusing him of being on Ozempic. “Everybody talking about weight loss,” he responded on Instagram. “I was in the gym, I was working the f*ck out, man. And they say it was Ozempic. I was running, I was doing what I had to do. You see me on tour, I ran around. I was 253 pounds. I came down, I’m 210 right now, right. How you feel about it? You tell me how you feel about it later, right.” 50 also recently recalled fans calling him fat after his performance at the Super Bowl in 2022. “I done turned into Mr let’s make a deal on these h*es,” he wrote on Instagram. “the fvck you gonna tell me now? Yall was calling me fat at the super bowl don’t think I forgot that s*t! @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.”
Usher is set to perform at one of the biggest stages in all of music in less than two weeks. He’s the newest superstar to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show and fans are pretty excited for what he has to deliver. Between his decades of smash hits, numerous potential collaborators, and beloved Las Vegas residency there’s so much potential for his upcoming performance but that isn’t even the only reason fans have to be excited.
Usher is also gearing up to release a brand new album the weekend of his performance. It will be his first new solo album since 2016’s Hard II Love and his first new project overall since 2018’s A. The album is called Coming Home and will drop just a few days in advance of the Super Bowl. It’s already off to a pretty strong start with songs like “Good Good.” The single has been a stable hit for months now and features contributions from 21 Savage and Summer Walker. Earlier today, Usher unveiled the full tracklist for his new album and it’s stacked with high-profile featured. Check out the full announcement below.
The full tracklist features plenty of intrigue and numerous big features. Across the first few tracks Latto, The-Dream, Burna Boy, and H.E.R, will all make appearances in addition to Walker and Savage. The album will conclude with Usher’s remix of K-pop star ad BTS member Jung Kook’s song “Standing Next To You” which first dropped last month.
What do you think of the tracklist for Usher’s new album Coming Home? Which feature are you most excited about hearing? Let us know in the comment section below.
Tracklist: 1. Coming Home feat. Burna Boy 2. Good Good feat. Summer Walker & 21 Savage 3. A-Town Girl feat. Latto 4. Cold Blooded feat. The-Dream 5. Kissing Strangers 6. Keep On Dancin’ 7. Risk It All feat. H.E.R. 8. Bop 9. Stone Kold Freak 10. Ruined feat. Pheelz 11. BIG 12. On The Side 13. I Am The Party 14. I Love U 15. Please U 16. Luckiest Man 17. Margiela 18. Room in a Room 19. One of Them Ones 20. Standing Next To You (Remix) feat. Jung Kook
Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have been teasing Vultures for months at this point. However, the album has yet to be released due to constant delays. Overall, Ye is known for delaying albums. After all, he is a perfectionist. Now, the album seems to be taking shape as three different volumes are on the horizon. Volume 1 comes out on February 9th, Volume 2 on March 8th, and lastly, Volume 3 on April 5th. The fans out there are optimistic, although they are being very cautious with said optimism.
Well, it seems like fans may have just gotten a glimpse into Ye’s album and how it is going to sound. Yesterday, Ye was out with Kim Kardashian and North West in L.A. After a dinner at Nobu, some photos of North West were captured and they made their way online. In these images, you can see an 18-song tracklist on the back of her Vultures shirt. Clearly, this is the official tracklist for the new project, although some details are unclear.
Everybody (feat. Charlie Wilson) Back To Me (feat. Freddie Gibbs & Quavo) Fuk Sum (feat. Playboi Carti & Quavo) Time Moving Slow Beg Forgiveness (feat. Chris Brown) Do It (feat. YG)… pic.twitter.com/Gty9343gjK
Are these 18 tracks being split three ways, meaning six tracks per volume? Or is the first volume going to have 19 tracks? Furthermore, we do get to see a lot of features, which is nice. Among the names here are Playboi Carti, Chris Brown, Quavo, Freddie Gibbs, YG, Future, James Blake, Lil Durk, and more. In fact, Leon Bridges and even Young Thug are supposedly featured here.
Hopefully, the album will come out on time, and we get our answers soon enough. In the meantime, let us know which track you are most excited for, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists.
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Everybody (feat. Charlie Wilson)