The living legend and Vegas mainstay will release his ninth album soon.
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Here Are The Hard Summer Festival Set Times For 2023
HARD is preparing to bring the sold-out HARD Summer Music Festival 2023 to Los Angeles this Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6. The diverse lineup was revealed in March, headlined by Kaskade and Skrillex and bolstered by 21 Savage and Kid Cudi as special guests.
All of the acts have received their slots on the weekend’s schedule across five stages, as shared by HARD this week: Hard Stage, Harder Stage, Green Stage, Purple Stage, and Pink Stage. On Saturday, Fat Joe will handle the Harder Stage from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. local time before Kaskade (B2B John Summit) headlines the Hard Stage from 9:30 to 11 p.m. local time, and 21 Savage performs on the Purple Stage from 10:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. local time.
Come Sunday, the Hard Stage will welcome the likes of Black Coffee (7:30-9 p.m.) and Skrillex (B2B Four Tet) from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ludacris is scheduled on the Harder Stage from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., and Cudi will punctuate the event with a set on the Purple Stage from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The inaugural HARD Summer was held in 2008, and this year’s installment marks a return home to LA after 10 years away. The official website provides more information about what to expect from its LA Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium locations.
See the full lineup, festival map, and schedule of set times below.
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Usher Announces New Single “Good Good” Feat. 21 Savage and Summer Walker
Usher is getting back to the music. Hitting Instagram, Usher has announced a new single, “Good Good,” and enlists the help of 21 Savage and Summer Walker. The single is announced to be released on this Friday.
Previously, Rémy Martin, the esteemed Cognac Fine Champagne producer, has joined forces with Grammy award-winning global superstar Usher to launch their captivating new global campaign titled “Life is a Melody.” This innovative collaboration combines the rich notes of Rémy Martin’s Cognac and the melodic artistry of Usher’s music in a harmonious celebration of life.
Under the theme “Life is a Melody,” the campaign highlights the power of harmonious connections, drawing inspiration from the idea that a beautiful melody is crafted through the fusion of ideas, encounters, influences, and experiences. The visuals and movements featured in the campaign resemble musical notes, encapsulating everyday elements infused with the essence of music.
In a tantalizing teaser, Usher offers a sneak peek of a new song, “Comin’ Home,” from his highly-anticipated album. The creative visuals showcase Usher at a piano that embraces Rémy Martin’s prestigious 1738 Accord Royal and XO bottles.
“As an artist, I’ve always drawn creative inspiration from different facets of life that are expressed through my music,” says Usher. “I’m incredibly excited to continue my partnership with Rémy Martin, representing their exceptional cognac expressions of 1738 Accord Royal and now, for the first time Rémy Martin XO, sharing an exclusive preview of my new music in a campaign that captures the breadth and endless possibilities of beautiful composition and marvelous melody.”
“The ‘Life is a Melody’ campaign embodies the fusion of Rémy Martin’s exquisite cognac, the enchantment of music, and the art of roller skating,” says Tina Reejsinghani, Vice President of Luxury Brands at Rémy Cointreau Americas. “This campaign, and the introduction of the Rémy Après Skate and cocktail experience underscores our timeless dedication to the culture of music and to our consumers who value exceptional experiences and the unparalleled craftsmanship of Rémy Martin.”
Rémy Martin and Usher will embark on a nationwide tour across the United States as part of their campaign, celebrating Usher’s deep connection to skate culture. The “4 on the Floor” pop-up skate experiences will be held in cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Atlanta, combining Usher’s passion for music with the vibrant skate communities. Each skate event will feature a Rémy Après Skate speakeasy, providing guests with an immersive cocktail experience. The specialty cocktails will showcase Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal and XO, including the UR Way and a trio of Rémy XO Old Fashioned variations.
Furthermore, Rémy Martin will unveil captivating out-of-home (OOH) experiences in New York and Chicago. Using projection mural mapping, these innovative displays will immerse viewers in a sensory journey where music and cognac beautifully merge. The OOH concept will showcase music notes, emphasizing the harmony between music and cognac. The murals will be displayed in New York from July 24 to Aug.20, 2023, and in Chicago from Sept. 18 to Oct. 22, 2023.
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Nicki Minaj’s Call of Duty Character Revealed
Rap superstar Nicki Minaj struts her way into Call of Duty. In an electrifying revelation earlier this July, leaks were confirmed, setting the stage for a hip-hop extravaganza in the gaming universe. Players can face off against Nicki Minaj as her character image in Call of Duty is finally unveiled. The “Roman’s Revenge” avatar is […]
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Drake Hits NYC Hot Spot with 20 Women Following MSG Shows
Drake stepped out after his New York City show at Madison Square Garden, and in true Certified Lover Boy fashion, he had at least 20 women with him. According to PageSix, The Boy followed his MSG residency each night with an after-party at Mamo in Soho, where he was said to be surrounded by a “bevy of beauties.”
Why Mamo? Well, they hold Drake down whenever he wants to visit. “They close down for him all the time,” says our insider. “It’s super last-minute. They get hit up, and they accommodate him very well.”
Drake has wrapped up his time in New York City for the It’s All A Blur tour. Taking the stage during his final show at Madison Square Garden, Drake gave an update on when fans will be able to hear his For All The Dogs album.
Before departing the stage, Drake promised to return and gave the update.
“I will be back soon. I have an album dropping in, like, two weeks or some shit,” Drake said. “But until then, just know, you’re always with me and I’m always thinking of you and everything I do is for you. Every time I step in that booth, I hope to make you proud.”
Two weeks “or some shit” would put The Boy around a release date of August 11. You excited?
Drake tells New York he’ll be back and has an album dropping in like two weeks.
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— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) July 27, 2023
Fans have often said that Drake’s “got that dawg in him,” but this week, he took that statement literally as he was spotted leaving his hotel in New York City wearing a full-head dog mask.
Drake rocked the head-turning (or tail-wagging?) look on Thursday as he left his hotel to head to his performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The black and tan mask (which some say is a doberman while others say is a rottweiler), which covered his full face and neck, was complimented by a fresh New York Yankees baseball jersey and gray sweats and what appears to be a glass of white wine.
Luckily it appears that the “Hotline Bling” singer was able to see just fine through the mask’s eyeholes as he successfully made it to his show in Brooklyn (one of several in New York City over the past week). The performances were part of his “It’s All a Blur” U.S. tour with 21 Savage.
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Drake Gives Update on ‘For All The Dogs’ Album Release Date at Final Madison Square Garden Show
Drake has wrapped up his time in New York City for the It’s All A Blur tour. Taking the stage during his final show at Madison Square Garden, Drake gave an update on when fans will be able to hear his For All The Dogs album.
Before departing the stage, Drake promised to return and gave the update.
“I will be back soon. I have an album dropping in, like, two weeks or some shit,” Drake said. “But until then, just know, you’re always with me and I’m always thinking of you and everything I do is for you. Every time I step in that booth, I hope to make you proud.”
Two weeks “or some shit” would put The Boy around a release date of August 11. You excited?
Drake tells New York he’ll be back and has an album dropping in like two weeks.
— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) July 27, 2023
Fans have often said that Drake’s “got that dawg in him,” but this week, he took that statement literally as he was spotted leaving his hotel in New York City wearing a full-head dog mask.
Drake rocked the head-turning (or tail-wagging?) look on Thursday as he left his hotel to head to his performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The black and tan mask (which some say is a doberman while others say is a rottweiler), which covered his full face and neck, was complimented by a fresh New York Yankees baseball jersey and gray sweats and what appears to be a glass of white wine.
Luckily it appears that the “Hotline Bling” singer was able to see just fine through the mask’s eyeholes as he successfully made it to his show in Brooklyn (one of several in New York City over the past week). The performances were part of his “It’s All a Blur” U.S. tour with 21 Savage.
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Drake’s Dad Offers Advice to a Fan Wanting to Become a Parent: ‘Keep F***ing’
Drake’s family has been a part of his run across the country for the It’s All A Blur tour. In New York City, The Boy recently set up a residency, and his dad was present. While entering a hotel, a fan asked about his prospects of having a child, and Drake’s dad, Dennis Graham, offered some easy advice.
“Do you think that I could have a child one day, too?” a fan said. In response, Graham said “Keep fucking.”
And that will do it. You can see the moment below.
Drake’s tour has had various special guests from J. Cole to Yankees sluggers Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. During night two of Drake’s Madison Square Garden stay for the It’s All A Blur tour, The Boy replaced his look-a-like for his mom in the opening and performed “Look What You’ve Done” to her.
Drake’s tour opens with the single, acting like he is reading the lyrics from his teenage rhyme book. The book is previously handed to him by a Degrassi-era lookalike. This time his mom took a seat on the couch. The touching moment led his mom to tears.
After rapping the lyrics to his mom, Drake hugged her before her tears flowed.
Drake raps “Look What You’ve Done” to his mom, Sandi Graham tonight in NYC
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— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) July 26, 2023
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Drake Revealed That His ‘Twin’ 21 Savage Also Has An Album On The Way
Drake and 21 Savage are continuing their It’s All A Blur Tour tonight for their third show at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. During one of their performances, Drake treated fans in the crowd to the news that his touring partner and collaborator has a new album on the way.
“Got one more night in New York City,” Drake says. “Make some noise for my twin one time… By the way, both albums on the way. I don’t know if you want me to say that. Both albums on the way.”
Upon the reveal, the crowd cheers. Back in November, the duo released a full collaborative album together titled Her Loss — which also prompted their joint tour. 21 Savage has also stayed busy since then, as he recently appeared on “One Mic, One Gun” from Nas and Hit-Boy’s Magic 2 album that dropped over the weekend.
Last month, 21 Savage also was heard on a feature when Young Nudy’s “Peaches & Eggplants” dropped. (The two are cousins.)
As for Drake, he also brought his mom on stage last night for a special tribute performance of his 2011 song, “Look What You’ve Done.” His album is reportedly titled For All The Dogs, but not much else is known.
Check out Drake revealing that both him and 21 Savage have new albums coming here.
[WATCH] Drake Tributes His Mom with “Look What You’ve Done” Performance at Madison Square Garden
Drake’s tour has had various special guests from J. Cole to Yankees sluggers Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. During night two of Drake’s Madison Square Garden stay for the It’s All A Blur tour, The Boy replaced his look-a-like for his mom in the opening and performed “Look What You’ve Done” to her.
Drake’s tour opens with the single, acting like he is reading the lyrics from his teenage rhyme book. The book is previously handed to him by a Degrassi-era lookalike. This time his mom took a seat on the couch. The touching moment led his mom to tears.
After rapping the lyrics to his mom, Drake hugged her before her tears flowed.
Drake raps “Look What You’ve Done” to his mom, Sandi Graham tonight in NYC
— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) July 26, 2023
Fans have often said that Drake’s “got that dawg in him,” but this week, he took that statement literally as he was spotted leaving his hotel in New York City wearing a full-head dog mask.
On Thursday, Drake rocked the head-turning (or tail-wagging?) look as he left his hotel to head to his performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The black and tan mask (which some say is a Doberman while others say is a rottweiler), which covered his full face and neck, was complimented by a fresh New York Yankees baseball jersey and gray sweats and what appears to be a glass of white wine.
Luckily it appears that the “Hotline Bling” singer could see just fine through the mask’s eyeholes as he successfully made it to his show in Brooklyn (one of several in New York City over the past week). The performances were part of his “It’s All a Blur” U.S. tour with 21 Savage.
While the look may have raised eyebrows, several music insiders have hypothesized that it’s a promotion for his upcoming solo album, For All The Dogs, which is expected to drop within the next couple of weeks.
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Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Playlist: 7 Standout Tracks
Last week, Barack Obama unveiled his 2023 summer playlist, featuring a wide-ranging selection of songs he has been listening to. “A mix of old and new,” the former president’s playlist is filled with new talent and timeless classics spanning multiple genres. His taste includes so many music styles that people question whether or not he makes the playlists himself. Obama’s summer playlist contains songs from iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Pearl Jam, as well as classic soul records from Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Stevie Wonder. With an assortment of all-time favorites, the playlist also adds recent songs from Luke Combs, Janelle Monáe, Ayra Starr, and Peso Pluma.
Throughout his time in the political spotlight, the former Commander in Chief has embraced hip hop. He has referenced JAY-Z and Jeezy in his speeches, debated the better rapper between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and invited a host of hip hop artists to the White House in 2016. He even named Lamar’s “How Much a Dollar Cost” his favorite song of 2015. Today, we look at seven standout tracks from his latest curation. These selections focus on the hip hop and R&B artists featured on Obama’s summer playlist and are not ranked in any particular order.
J Hus feat. Drake – “Who Told You” (2023)
One of the most recently released tracks on Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlist comes from J Hus. The U.K. rap legend and Afroswing pioneer released his third studio album, Beautiful and Brutal Yard, earlier this month. One of the album’s lead singles, “Who Told You,” marks the first collaboration between J Hus and Drake. The rap superstar had shown his affinity for the U.K. in the past, bringing out J Hus in London in 2019 just after his release from prison. “Who Told You” is a strong contender for Song of the Summer. Over a lively instrumental, J Hus displays his effortless charisma while Drake provides catchy melodies.
SZA – “Snooze” (2022)
SZA’s “Snooze” is one of the smoothest highlights from her massively successful SOS album. The dreamlike instrumental and soothing vocals from SZA make for a perfect soundtrack for a hot summer day. “Snooze” is not the first time SZA has been included on Barack Obama’s summer playlist. “Good Days” previously made his list back in 2021. This year, she once again responded to her inclusion in Obama’s coveted collection.
2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman – “California Love” (1995)
Many of hip hop’s best summer anthems come from the west coast, and the inclusion of “California Love” on Obama’s summer playlist makes sense. The anthem from 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and Roger Troutman is an all-time rap classic consisting of one of Dr. Dre’s best beats. The killer instrumental, tough verses from 2Pac and Dr. Dre, and talk box vocals from Troutman, make a thrilling ode to the Golden State. The song has stood the test of time, remaining one of the most exciting songs to ever come from the west coast hip hop scene.
Jorja Smith – “Try Me” (2023)
Earlier this year, Jorja Smith came back with “Try Me,” the first glimpse of her upcoming second studio album. The epic R&B song comes from Smith’s Falling or Flying, released September 29. Jorja pours her heart out over the instrumental’s thumping rhythm. The song is complimented by a visually stunning music video. “Try Me” is certainly a stand-out choice from Obama’s list, considering that it is significantly more emotionally vulnerable than Smith’s other new single, the fun and fast-paced “Little Things.”
Burna Boy feat. 21 Savage – “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” (2023)
Burna Boy took over last summer with “Last Last,” which made Barack Obama’s 2022 summer playlist. The Nigerian superstar’s latest hit single, “Sittin on Top of the World,” has made this year’s summer playlist. Specifically, the former president selected the remix featuring 21 Savage. The Atlanta-based rapper’s appearance adds a hip hop element to a song already rooted in ’90s rap and R&B. “Sittin on Top of the World” notably samples the 1998 single from Brandy and Mase: “Top of the World.” Burna Boy’s unique twist on the sample makes the song his own.
Nas – “The World Is Yours” (1994)
Barack Obama’s summer playlist features a song from Nas’s iconic debut album, Illmatic. “The World is Yours” is an all-time classic hip hop song and one of the most significant moments on the Illmatic tracklist. The gorgeous Pete Rock-produced instrumental is quintessentially ‘90s east coast hip hop, and its chorus is among the most recognizable of that era. While Nas consistently releases albums, “The World is Yours” stands firm as one of his most enjoyable songs.
Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj – “Princess Diana” (2023)
Ice Spice is one of hip hop’s latest breakout stars. The Bronx, New York native has been taking over the charts and social media with viral hits since last year. She emerged on the scene with “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and has continued to grow in popularity this year. Appearing on Barack Obama’s summer playlist is “Princess Diana,” her first of two collaborations with Nicki Minaj this year. The song sees Ice Spice channeling her signature flow with the help of a major cosign from Minaj. “Princess Diana” is one of the biggest hip hop tracks of 2023 so far, so it is a no-brainer that it would make one of the most prolific annual curations in Obama’s summer playlist.
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