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Taylor Swift Supports R&B Legend Anita Baker In Her Fight For Her Masters

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In recent weeks, R&B legend Anita Baker has spent some time on Twitter sharing thoughts about her ongoing battle to take back control over her master recordings, which has apparently not gone in her favor so far. Now, Baker has found herself a supporter in Taylor Swift, who herself has famously had some legal drama about her own masters.

On March 9, Baker tweeted, “Miraculously… i have out-lived *ALL, of my Artists Contracts. They no longer ‘Own’, My Name & Likeness. And, by Law…30 yr old, Mstrs are 2B Returned, 2 Me. Unfortunately, They’re gonna make me Fight 4 it. I’m Prepared, 2 do that. Please Dont advertise/buy them ABXO.”

More recently, she gave props to Swift yesterday for how she handled her situation by re-recording her back catalog, writing, “Her creations bought & sold Again & Again, wouldnt even let her do *A Buy Out*…Taylor Swift *re-recording, her Catalog/Taylor’s Version. The GoodFight Go… Gurrrrl.” That got a response out of Swift, who wrote, “I’m cheering you on in your fight to get back your work, and appreciate your support so much!! Thank you.” Baker answered back, “This Solidarity is a Beautiful Thing! Thank You.”

Meanwhile, after Baker’s initial tweet, Chance The Rapper also chimed in with a message of support and a call to all of his fans, writing, “DO NOT LISTEN TO NO ANITA BAKER TIL THEY GIVE HER HER MASTERS BACK. TELL YO MAMA TO TELL A MAMA.”

49ers Divulge Their Intentions For Jimmy Garoppolo

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Despite leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance just over a year ago, there has been a lot of talk around whether or not Jimmy Garoppolo is good enough to be the starter for the 49ers. Of course, the team mainly made the Super Bowl because of their defense and run-game, although Garoppolo still needed to be competent enough to make sure the team got where they needed to go. 

Over these last few months, trade rumors have been circulating in regards to Garoppolo and after the 49ers traded up to the third overall pick today, there were even more rumblings that Jimmy G could be on the move. Now, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 49ers have said that Garoppolo is their man and they don’t plan on demoting him anytime soon.

These kinds of declarations are typically meaningless especially with the NFL Draft still a month away. Teams love to say one thing and do the complete opposite, so we’re sure Jimmy G is still feeling a bit worried heading into the next few weeks.

After a disappointing season in 2020, the 49ers are looking to improve, and the third overall pick could perhaps bring them what they’ve needed for a while. Whether or not that is a franchise quarterback, remains to be seen.

Jimmy Garoppolo

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Serpentwithfeet Delivers On His Long-Awaited Sophomore Album “DEACON”

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One of the most innovative and genre-defiant artists currently out, serpentwithfeet has finally returned with his long-awaited and highly-anticipated follow-up to his stellar debut soil. Three years later, the Los Angeles-based artist has unleashed his sophomore album DEACON, which features the previously heard “Same Size Shoe” and “Fellowship.” Similar to soil, DEACON features 11 tracks, but apart from that, serpentwithfeet’s latest album finds the artist in a completely different creative place.

Trading in the fantastical and Shakespearian songwriting of soil for a more straightforward style of expression, DEACON expertly displays serpent’s growth as an artist since his 2018 debut. The sonic variation is one of the album’s most impressive aspects upon first listen, as the production transitions from the spacy and dreamy soundscapes that the Los Angeles-based artist is known for to contemporary Hip-Hop beats, traditional church-style production, and hints of flavors from music around the globe.

DEACON arrives on Secretly Canadian, and it features songwriting and production contributions from NAO, Lil Silva, Sampha, Batu, Justus West, Brandon Juhans, and production duo Take A Daytrip. With a runtime of right under 30 minutes, serpentwithfeet’s sophomore outing practically begs for back-to-back listens, so stream the new eleven-track album below.

Tracklist:

1. Hyacinth
2. Same Size Shoe
3. Malik
4. Amir
5. Dawn
6. Sailors’ Superstition
7. Heart Storm (with NAO)
8. Wood Boy
9. Derrick’s Beard
10. Old & Fine
11. Fellowship

Anthony Davis Injury Receives Update From Frank Vogel

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Anthony Davis is one of the best players in the NBA when he is healthy. Last season, Davis was a top-five player in the league and he was a massive reason for why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to win an NBA championship inside of the Orlando bubble. This season, Davis had a bit of a slow start but he eventually found his rhythm. Unfortunately, an injury to his calf has kept him out of the lineup and it still seems to be giving him some trouble.

The team was optimistic that he would be back by early March, although at this point, he still needs to undergo frequent evaluations. In fact, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel recently spoke to reporters about Davis and had a concerning message. Basically, there is no real timeline for AD at this point.

“I really don’t want to get into every little detail on what he’s doing on each day. But he’s still a ways away,” Vogel said. This is not good news for the Lakeshow especially when you think about LeBron’s injury and how the team is currently shorthanded.

If you’re a Lakers fan, this is a nerve-wracking time although once they are full strength again, they will most certainly be among the best teams in the entire NBA. 

Anthony Davis

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KILLY Returns With New Single “Pyro”

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Toronto rapper KILLY is officially back with the release of his new single and music video for “Pyro”. 

This marks the first new release from KILLY this year but, from the sounds of it, he’ll be coming with a lot more heat in the coming months. Following up his Light Path 8 release in 2019, the Canadian rapper is back with an intense new sound that commands your attention. Rhyming over a nocturnal beat, KILLY races through the street in a fast car for the music video, directed by Gerard Joseph.

With a couple of projects in the works, it looks like this could be a big year for KILLY. Check out his new single below and let us know what you think of it.

Quotable Lyrics:

I done seen so many switch like a slideshow
So I stay around the fire like a pyro
If you wanna cross that line, cut your tight rope
Look my chain up in this eyes, that’s the light show

Halle Bailey Stuns Everyone With A Flawless Cover of SWV’s “Rain”

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Whenever a Verzuz is announced, it seems like artists in the music industry are just excited for the showdowns as fans and consumers are. Right around the time when City Girls’ Yung Miami was expressing interest and taking sides in a rumored Verzuz featuring legendary female rappers Lil Kim and Trina, Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle appeared to have the upcoming “SWV V. Xscape” Verzuz on her mind, as she dropped off a flawless cover to one of SWV’s biggest hits.

At the start of the year, Halle Bailey and her sister, Chloe, finally created their own solo Instagram and Twitter accounts, and ever since then, the two singer-songwriters have been turning heads left and right with their captivating social media presence. Chloe Bailey recently left some great impressions on listeners with soulful covers of Yung Bleu’s “You’re Mine’s Still” and Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open,” and now Halle is showing off her incredible vocal talents with a cover of SWV’s classic record “Rain.” 

Having left the caption, “when you can’t sleep you sing,” it’s safe to say that Halle put a productive spin on her insomnia because her cover of “Rain” has left several artists, public figures, and fans impressed with her impeccable vocal performance. Starting off at the song’s second verse before diving into the song’s iconic hook, Halle’s TikTok cover of “Rain” further illustrates the sheer amount of talent shared between her and her sister’s group Chloe x Halle.

Which sister do you think has shared the best cover so far?

Shelley Is ‘Cooking With Grease’ In His Latest ‘Shelley Show’ Video

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The rapper and singer formerly known as DRAM is turning up the heat on his release rollout, sharing the video for “Cooking With Grease.” Continuing the “Shelley Show” conceit from his last single release, “Exposure,” Shelley once again frames the video as a live performance on a fictional late-night talk show. Backed by his band, Shelley shows off his falsetto on a seductive, R&B throwback that portends more midnight storm-style jams to come.

Ever since officially changing his performance name on DSPs and social media, Shelley has leaned more than ever into his R&B side, which he previously teased on his debut album, Big Baby DRAM, his 2018 EP, That’s A Girl’s Name, and on singles like “The Lay Down” featuring H.E.R. and Watt. The “Shelley Show” rollout has cleverly addressed the musical shift as well, letting Shelley “interview” DRAM for more insight into the reasoning behind it.

“Cooking With Grease” also has a clever double meaning thanks to Shelley’s new quarantine hobby. He’s turned that hobby into a self-shot food show on YouTube called “Cooking With Grease,” in which he demonstrates his favorite healthy recipes, which helped him lose weight during the pandemic and emerge as a whole new man, figuratively and — well, also figuratively.

Watch the “Cooking With Grease” video above.

Shelley is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

BlueBucksClan Drops “Clan Virus 2” Mixtape With Quavo, Lil Yachty, & More

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If you’ve been paying attention to the scene out in Los Angeles, then you know that BlueBucksClan is making some big noise on the West Coast. The group of newcomers is buzzing hard in LA, making moves with the recent release of their single “Last Minute” with Lil Yachty. The Clan is confident that they’ll continue going up with their brand new mixtape Clan Virus 2, which features Quavo, Hit-Boy, Bino Rideaux, and more.

“Clan Virus 2 is gonna be the hottest sh*t in the streets. We are the new west coast,” said group member Jeeezy. “We are giving the people something never seen or heard before,” added DJ. 

Tap in with the BlueBucksClan and check out their new mixtape below. Let us know your favorite song in the comments.

Tracklist:

1. She Busy
2. Different Levels
3. Horace Grant
4. Lil League (feat. Quavo & Hit-Boy)
5. Don’t Judge Me
6. One Good Year
7. Mind Of A Maniac
8. Aaron Judge (feat. Cash Kidd)
9. Rap City
10. Nothin New
11. Last Minute (feat. Lil Yachty)
12. Tip My Hat
13. That’s Me
14. She With Me
15. Baby (feat. Bino Rideaux)
16. Remember
17. Closed Curtains

Bhad Bhabie Celebrates Her 18th Birthday With A Poolside Thirst Trap

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It feels like yesterday when Danielle Bregoli first went viral following her appearance on Dr. Phil’s daytime talk show, in which the young woman-turned-rapper infamously told audience members who were critical of her irresponsible actions, “Cash me outside, how bow dah?” In reality, however, the viral incident happened roughly five years ago when Bregoli was 13 years old, and now the former out-of-control teenager has officially turned 18.

To celebrate her 18th birthday, the rapper, now known as Bhad Bhabie, posted a sultry new photo on her Instagram. Initially, Bregoli posted a suggestive picture that featured her laying down and seemingly shirtless, with her hair keeping the post PG by covering the top of her chest. In that post, the rapper wrote, “Happy birthday to me!!!! boutta go to the bank at 12:01.” The sheer number of laughing emojis utilized in her post was enough to illustrate how ecstatic Bhad Bhabie is to officially be an adult.

She quickly followed up her first birthday post with a revealing thirst trap that featured the rapper posing on the edge of a shimmering pool. In true thirst trap fashion, Bregoli left no caption to go along with the visual, but judging by her confidence in the steamy poolside picture, no explanation was needed.

The “Gucci Flip Flops” rapper is the latest Aries to celebrate their birthday, following Big Sean’s 33rd birthday yesterday, so Happy birthday Bhad Bhabie!

Young Thug Gets Back To Country-Rap With New Preview

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Young Thug remains one of the most influential artists of his generation, constantly shifting the culture with his genre-bending displays of creativity. It’s impossible to put Thugger in a box, which is the reason why we love him so much. He could release a country album, a full-on rap project, a mixtape filled with rock songs, and pop-influenced sounds and it would still end up sounding ground-breaking. 

As he continues to tease the upcoming releases of Slime Language 2 and PUNK, his solo album, Young Thug dropped off a teaser video of one of his latest efforts in the studio. What sounds like a collaboration with Young Stoner Life Records signee Gunna, the new song recalls 2017’s Beautiful Thugger Girls, a commercial mixtape that saw the artist dive deeper into his country-based inspirations.

The guitar-driven song is produced by Turbo, one of the YSL collective’s favorite young producers. It doesn’t sound much like anything on Thug’s latest album So Much Fun and it’s currently unclear which project this song was intended for. With the inclusion of Gunna on an additional verse, it’s quite possible that this record will be included on Slime Language 2, which is the label’s compilation project.

Listen to the latest snippet from Young Thug and let us know if you want more music in this realm from the 29-year-old mastermind.


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