Month: September 2024

Grammy Winning Bilal Drops Cubist Torch Single “Tell Me” Ahead Of LP Release

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Today, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal unveils new single “Tell Me,” the latest from his forthcoming album Adjust Brightness, out September 27. Following the success of his June Black Music Month release, Live at Glasshaus featuring Questlove, Common, and Robert Glasper, Bilal is back with his first album of new music in eight years. The new work features 11 brand-new tracks that will take listeners on his most daring musical journey yet, marking a bold step forward in Bilal’s already innovative sound. 

“Tell Me” is a standout piece from Adjust Brightness, offering a glimpse into the forward-thinking sonic journey Bilal has crafted. The mesmerizing layered vocals are both intimate and raw, creating an abstract yet captivating listening experience. The track deconstructs traditional love ballads, weaving in unconventional structures while retaining a haunting emotional pull. Though it carries the bare and natural essence of a demo, “Tell Me” is masterfully produced, with every sonic detail honed to perfection.

“I realized a long time ago that, with the specter of AI and streaming, we risk losing our humanity,” says Bilal. “With Adjust Brightness, it was like: let’s make some shit that is going to confuse the damn computer. We’re bringing a love frequency — emphasizing the warmth, the love. It’s an intimate record.”

Eight years following 2015’s In Another Life, a collaboration with Adrian Younge that drew from the psychedelic verve of vintage funk, Adjust Brightness marks a bold new chapter for Bilal. This album is a giant step forward, as Bilal merges his organic, soulful roots with experimental electronic influences inspired by artists like Aphex Twin, Stereolab, and Jai Paul. The creation of Adjust Brightness was deeply inspired by a period of musical and visual experimentation. Bilal began to approach his music much like a painter approaches a canvas — focusing on moods, textures, and atmospheres rather than traditional song forms. His experiences with experimental jazz and live performances fed into this avant-garde direction, and tracks like “Sunshine” and “Humility” highlight his innovative use of atmospheric grooves, intricate beats, and sonic manipulation. Though he’s venturing into new territory, the album retains the warmth, intimacy, and emotional core that have always defined Bilal’s artistry.

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Here Is Shaboozey’s ‘Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tour’ Setlist

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Shaboozey’s come a long way from appearing on the Spider-Man: Enter the Spider-Verse soundtrack (that’s him on “Start a Riot” with Duckwrth). He’s since collaborated with Beyoncé on her genre-busting new album Cowboy Carter and reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 with his J-Kwon-sampling single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Not bad for a rapper-turned-country-singer who isn’t… you know.

The single’s success has propelled his third album, Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 (and No. 2 on the Country Albums chart), and caps the setlist for his ongoing tour for the album. You can check out the setlist below, courtesy of setlist.fm and his show at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Shaboozey 2024 Tour Setlist

01. “Spaghetti (Intro)”
02. “Last of My Kind”
03. “Tall Boy”
04. “Annabelle”
05. “Why Can’t Love Be the Reason”
06. “I Swear On God”
07. “Horses & Hellcats”
08. “Vegas”
09. “Drink Don’t Need No Mix”
10. “No Hands” (Waka Flocka Flame cover)
11. “Turn the Page” (Bob Seger cover)
12. “East of the Massanutten”
13. “Highway”
14. “Let It Burn”
15. “Beverly Hills”
16. “Steal Her From Me”
17. “Finally Over”

Encore:

“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” x 3

Shaboozey’s 2024 Tour Dates

09/17 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
09/21 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
09/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
09/29 — Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
10/02 — Nashville, TN @ TBA
10/14 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

Diddy Has Officially Been Charged With Sex Trafficking And More Following His Arrest

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Yesterday (September 16), Diddy was taken into federal custody on charges that weren’t publicly specified at the time. Now, we know: Variety reports that according to legal documents, Diddy has been charged with “racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution.”

Diddy is reportedly set to appear before a judge this morning, at which point the charges will be read. TMZ notes that outside the courthouse today, Marc Agnifilo, Diddy’s attorney, said he will “fight like hell” to get Diddy released on bail. CNN also notes Agnifilo told reporters, “He’s not guilty. He’s innocent of these charges.”

Agnifilo also issued a statement following the arrest yesterday. It reads:

“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.

He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation, and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Pharrell ‘Gets Annoyed Sometimes’ When Celebrities Endorse Political Candidates: ‘I Don’t Do Politics’

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At this point in the 2024 presidential election cycle, most celebrities have made it clear where they stand when it comes to their candidate of choice. Pharrell, though, would prefer that most of those celebrities pipe down.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Pharrell was asked if he’d let either Democrats or Republicans use his music as part of their presidential election campaigns, and he responded:

“I don’t do politics. In fact, I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you [who to vote for]. There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them. I’m one of them people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.’ When people get out there and get self-righteous and they roll up their sleeves and sh*t, and they are out there walking around with a placard: ‘Shut up!’ So, no, I would rather stay out of the way, and obviously, I’m going to vote how I’m going to vote. I care about my people and I care about the country, but I feel there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I’m really about the action.”

Find the full interview here.

Diddy Appears In Good Spirits While Hanging With Fans In N.Y.C. Before His Arrest: Watch

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Diddy stepped out in New York City on Monday night, prior to his bombshell arrest as part of a federal indictment, and chopped it up with fans in his hometown. In one video of the Bad Boy mogul published by TMZ, he can be seen shaking people’s hands and appearing to be in good spirits. Authorities are charging him with allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He plans to plead not guilty to the charges, according to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo.

In a statement provided to TMZ, Agnifilo said: “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community.”

Read More: Diddy Hit With Racketeering, Sex Trafficking, & Kidnapping Charges

Media Swarms Diddy’s Attorney Outside Of The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Lawyer for Sean Combs, Marc Agnifilo, speaks outside U.S. District Court on September 17, 2024, in New York City. Music mogul Sean “Diddy.” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 in a sex trafficking probe following a federal indictment. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Agnifilo added: “He is an imperfect person but is not criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

Diddy Steps Out In New York City Prior To His Arrest

Several celebrities and former associates of Diddy have spoken out since the arrest, including Foxy Brown, Aubrey O’Day, and more. Check out the viral clip of Diddy speaking with fans in New York City below. The full indictment was made public on Tuesday. Be on the lookout for further updates on the claims against Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Diddy’s Arrest Draws A Plethora Of Reactions Across The Internet

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DJ Akademiks Responds To Viral Clip About Drake Using Him

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Throughout DJ Akademiks’ career, the media personality and hip-hop journalist has been made fun of for his fondness for Drake. Anytime that he posts about the latter, there’s always people in his comments sections cracking jokes or calling out his bias. However, Akademiks has never been one to deny how much he respects Drizzy’s musical talents. For example, a lot of you may remember his unforgettable reaction to when he found out he was on Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE” track. That one clip alone should let you know that he isn’t going to hide his love for Drake’s music. So, it’s no surprise that he was making his feelings crystal clear in yet another viral clip.

In a recent live stream, Ak had on a guest and during their one-on-one conversation the former’s relationship with the Canadian rapper became the focus. The caller, for lack of a better a term, tried to convince him that Drake really doesn’t mess with him like that. Essentially, he feels that Ak is just a “billboard” for anything related to the MC. Throughout that video footage, the media pundit is pretty quiet throughout it, and doing what the internet does best, trolls painted him as being sad that Drake doesn’t really mess with him like that.

Read More: Nicki Minaj Has Last Laugh After Super Bowl Producer Confirms JAY-Z Picked Kendrick Lamar

DJ Akademiks Explains His Relationship With Drake

But as we said, the top-rated reporter isn’t going to hide behind anything. So, on a more recent stream, Akademiks responded and reacted to the clip. Overall, he feels that outsiders are trying to impose what they feel should be the connection between him and Drake. Throughout his response, he says that he’s not expecting, nor does he need anything from any artist that he as ties to or covers closely. Akademiks even says that he’s getting money from the labels that the rappers are on for giving their talents exposure. It’s one of the reasons why he doesn’t need anything from the hitmaker. He feels that Drake treats him well as a fan and as a person, but they aren’t as tight as others would suggest. But again, that’s fine by him.

What are your thoughts on DJ Akademiks’ response to the Drake clip above? Do you think he was being truthful in his explanation, why or why not? Are people trying too hard to expose the media personality and his love for The Boy? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DJ Akademiks and Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Rich Homie Quan’s First Posthumous Track ‘Song Cry” Released On Day Of Rapper’s Funeral

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The late Rich Homie Quan, who passed away September 5, will have the first posthumous track, “Song Cry”, released on the day of Quan’s memorial services in Atlanta today(September 17).

Song Cry is a real personal and emotional effort from Quan, who recognizes the pitfalls and downsides of fame and celebrity status.

“Aye, this one here personal,” he says in the intro. “I know a lot of my songs, y’all don’t take serious in a way, but I want y’all to turn this one up.”

The song comes on the day of Quan’s funeral in College Park, GA, where the expected crowd is anticipated to shut down several roads in the Southside of Metro Atlanta.

The funeral, which is being termed a “celebration of life,” is taking place at World Changers Church International. Fans will also be able to view the rapper’s body beforehand through purchasing tickets. After the funeral, there will be a repass celebrating Rich Homie Quan’s life at The Bank, a club-like venue in Atlanta.

Even though an autopsy was recently completed, his cause of death has not been made publicly known.

Rich Homie Quan was only 34 years old.

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