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Travis Scott’s ‘UTOPIA’ Breaks Records at Apple Music, Spotify & More

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Travis Scott Delivers 'UTOPIA' Featuring Beyoncé, Drake, SZA & More

Travis Scott’s latest album, UTOPIA, is making waves in the music industry, breaking records and garnering massive streams. Apple Music confirmed it achieved the biggest first-day streams of any album in 2023, while Spotify named it the most-streamed record on its release day, amassing an impressive 128 million streams, followed by 79 million on the second day – surpassing all other rap albums this year. Since its release on Friday, the album has been streamed over 330 million times worldwide on Spotify alone.

In addition to his musical success, Travis Scott’s film project, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, co-directed with esteemed filmmakers like Gaspar Noe and Nicolas Winding Refn, has been a massive hit. Tickets for the film sold out in seconds, prompting the addition of thousands of screenings in AMC theaters across America.

UTOPIA showcases Travis Scott’s prowess as a performer, songwriter, producer, and collaborator, solidifying him as a sonic innovator. With its unique sound and powerful impact, the album is set to be one of the biggest records of 2023. Fans can access UTOPIA and its five distinctive album covers through vinyl, CD, and merchandise box sets available at shop.travisscott.com.

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Ice Spice Reveals She Keeps a Spare Pair of Panties in Her Bag: ‘The Baddies That Get It, Get It’

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Ice Spice Reveals She Keeps a Spare Pair of Panties in Her Bag: 'The Baddies That Get It, Get It'

You will never catch Ice Spice without a clean pair of panties. Speaking with British Vogue, Ice Spice revealed that she keeps a fresh pair in her Chanel bag.

“I always keep a pantie on me,” Ice Spice said. “The baddies that get it, get it. All my panties are pink. I always keep a pantie because you just be having to change your panties.”

Apple Music recently announced Ice Spice as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music’s monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent. 

The 23-year-old rapper has had a meteoric rise since her drill anthem “Munch (Feelin’ U)” went viral on TikTok in 2022, which she soon followed with the six-track chart-topping debut EP Like..?. Since then, Ice’s inherently New York sound and her swaggering lyricism have opened the door to collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry: PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift. To date, her music has reached Apple Music’s Daily Top 100 in 142 countries worldwide, including 55 where it has reached the Top 10. In the first six months of 2023, her streams grew 868% on Apple Music, and her streams on major Apple Music editorial playlists, like Rap Life and High Maintenance, grew over 1,300%. It’s no wonder she was included among Shazam’s Predictions 2023 playlist, a collaboration with Apple Music that predicts 50 artists that are poised to have a breakthrough year.  

“Thank you to my fans for helping me get this far in my career,” said Ice Spice. “I’m excited to share pieces of my journey with you all on Apple Music!”

In her exclusive Apple Music Up Next short film out today, Ice shows off some of her favorite stomping grounds in the Bronx, talks about being a role model for young women, and is flooded by fans in her neighborhood as they spot their hometown hero. In her sit-down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, also out today, Ice talks candidly about having mentors in Minaj and Drake, being smart about her career following her rapid rise to fame, and her excitement for the upcoming Doja Cat tour.

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Ice Spice Announced As Apple Music Up Next Artist

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Apple Music today announced Bronx rapper Ice Spice as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music’s monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent. 

The 23-year-old rapper has had a meteoric rise since her drill anthem “Munch (Feelin’ U)” went viral on TikTok in 2022, which she soon followed with the six-track chart-topping debut EP Like..?. Since then, Ice’s inherently New York sound and her swaggering lyricism have opened the door to collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry: PinkPantheress, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift. To date, her music has reached Apple Music’s Daily Top 100 in 142 countries worldwide, including 55 where it has reached the Top 10. In the first six months of 2023, her streams grew 868% on Apple Music, and her streams on major Apple Music editorial playlists, like Rap Life and High Maintenance, grew over 1,300%. It’s no wonder she was included among Shazam’s Predictions 2023 playlist, a collaboration with Apple Music that predicts 50 artists that are poised to have a breakthrough year.  

“Thank you to my fans for helping me get this far in my career,” said Ice Spice. “I’m excited to share pieces of my journey with you all on Apple Music!”

In her exclusive Apple Music Up Next short film out today, Ice shows off some of her favorite stomping grounds in the Bronx, talks about being a role model for young women, and is flooded by fans in her neighborhood as they spot their hometown hero. In her sit-down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, also out today, Ice talks candidly about having mentors in Minaj and Drake, being smart about her career following her rapid rise to fame, and her excitement for the upcoming Doja Cat tour.

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Burna Boy’s Epic London Show to be Released on Apple Music Live

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Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is set to captivate audiences worldwide with an extraordinary performance at London Stadium, which will exclusively debut on Apple Music Live. The highly anticipated sold-out show will be available to stream on Wednesday, July 19th, at 12:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm UK on Apple Music, Apple TV+, Burna Boy’s TikTok pages, and on-demand on Apple Music and Apple TV+.

During this historic performance, the African Giant will showcase his biggest hits and beloved fan favorites, including “Last Last,” “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” “Ye,” and “Real Life,” with special guest appearances by Stormzy, J Hus, Dave, and Popcaan. Apple Music Live continues to provide a platform for global superstars like Burna Boy to connect with audiences and deliver unforgettable musical experiences. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating this exclusive performance.

“I had an unforgettable experience performing at London Stadium,” says Burna Boy. “The energy from the crowd was unmatched, and I’m grateful to all my fans for their unwavering support. Being featured in Apple Music Live is an incredible opportunity to share this historic moment with my fans worldwide. I’m excited for everyone to witness the magic we created that night. Special thanks to Apple Music for capturing and showcasing the performance. Stay tuned for an epic celebration of music and culture.”

“Burna Boy is a force of nature whose global rise shows no sign of slowing down any time soon,” says Apple Music’s Global Head of Hip Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, who sat down with Burna Boy in London for an interview set to air on Tuesday, July 18th on Apple Music 1. “We’re thrilled to be able to present such a historic and career spanning performance to Burna’s fans around the world.”

Burna Boy continues to make waves in the music industry, achieving remarkable milestones on Apple Music. Burna Boy’s influence and popularity are undeniable as the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time worldwide and the most-streamed artist in Nigeria. His 2019 album ‘African Giant’ shattered records for first-day and first-week streams, solidifying its position as the biggest African album globally. Similarly, his 2022 album ‘Love, Damini’ soared to the top spot on Apple Music in 70 countries, setting new records for first-day and first-week streams by an African artist.

With a global reach, Burna Boy’s songs have graced the Daily Top 100 in over 130 countries, including 98, where they achieved Top 10 status. On TikTok, his tracks “For My Hand,” “Jagele,” “Last Last,” and “Bank On It” have become trending sensations.

Apple Music Live’s second season, known for its exceptional performances, commenced in May with an exclusive showcase of Ed Sheeran’s latest album. The series has featured captivating performances by renowned artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Lil Durk, Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, and Wizkid. Audiences can explore the impressive lineup of past performances in the Apple Music Live archive.

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Busta Rhymes Says Swizz Beatz & Pharrell “Fixed” Him

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Busta Rhymes is unquestionably one of the most impressive, skilled, and impactful MCs to ever touch a mic. In fact, he just received BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award this year, marking the success and influence of his 35-plus-year career in the game. However, titans like him are not immune to struggle and hardship, and he recently credited fellow legendary peers as a path past those issues for him at one point in his life. Moreover, he sat down with Ebro in a new and engaging Apple Music interview, which was published on Friday (June 30). Although the 51-year-old rapper didn’t go into personal detail, he expressed gratitude to Pharrell and Swizz Beatz for getting him through trying times.

“There’s been some times in the last four-five years where I needed to make some changes that was very serious changes, personally and professionally,” Busta Rhymes remarked. “Because I’m the type of person where I love hard and I’m loyal to the point where it can be a burden as opposed to the loyalty being a blessing. I became so complacent in this space that it was starting to harm me. And I needed to talk to somebody and try to help get a navigation to help me reach to the destination that I needed to reach to get up out of that, and get back to my happiness and my peace of mind.”

Read More: Busta Rhymes: The Energetic Showman Of Hip-Hop

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“Pharrell and Swizz very specifically in this area of my life, in this time of my life, were just the two people that I was able to trust with my most vulnerable space,” he continued. “Not only did I trust [them] with the truth, them n***as helped fix Bus Rhymes.” Overall, it was a very powerful sentiment that echoed his Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech at the 2023 BET Awards. During it, he emotively went over the highs and lows of his life and career and offered some advice to the younger generation.

Meanwhile, the Leaders of the New School founder recently released his single “BEACH BALL” with BIA. Anticipation for his next album is at an all-time high as a result, and it will surely be a special moment. After all, he keeps performing like it’s 1992, and that hunger and drive is exactly what makes him such a force within the genre. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Busta Rhymes.

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Gunna’s New Album, “A Gift & A Curse,” Dominates Apple Music Charts

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Gunna’s newest album, A Gift & A Curse, is dominating the Apple Music charts following its recent release. As noted by Our Generation Music, Gunna currently holds the No. 1 spot on the streaming service for both album & song charts. The project is Gunna’s first since his release from jail last December.

On the album chart, A Gift & A Curse is beating out Metro Boomin’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack as well as Lil Durk’s Almost Healed and Moneybagg Yo’s Hard to Love. Gunna’s song, “back to the moon” ranks as the most popular song on Apple Music with seven of the top 10 spots being held by tracks off of A Gift & A Curse. Other songs of his include “back at it,” fukumean,” and “idk nomore,” among others.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Gunna performs at the Lollapalooza Music Festival at Grant Park on August 03, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

Gunna addresses allegations that he snitched on his YSL associates on his song, “bread & butter.” “Never gave no statement or agreed to take no stand on’ em /Whatever you n—as on, then trust me, I’mma stand on it/ Lawyers and that DA did some sneaky s–t, I fell for it/ On my P’s and Q’s because this time I be prepared for it,” he raps.

Gunna previously shot down having cooperated with authorities in a statement after his release. “While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way,” he said at the time.

Gunna Announces “A Gift & A Curse”

Gunna’s new album comes ahead of the release of new music from his former YSL partner, Young Thug. Thug will be dropping an effort with Metro Boomin, later this week. It appears to be titled, “Business is Business.”

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Baby Tate Covers A Ludacris Classic With Her Feisty New Single, ‘My Biznazz’

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Apple Music has joined the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a series of exclusive tracks by various rap artists. The latest is Baby Tate, the Atlanta rising star who is currently surging on TikTok thanks to her resurfaced track “Hey Mickey!” and its new remix featuring Saweetie. Tate pays homage to a hometown hero with her exclusive track, “My Biznazz,” which finds the second-generation performer covering Ludacris’ classic 2001 hit “Rollout (My Business).”

Baby Tate is a few months removed from the release of her Mani/Pedi mixtape, as well as a 2022 that saw her collab with Babyface, assist fellow ATLien JID on his new album, and lyrically spank Hitmaka for making questionable comments about female rappers.

Meanwhile, Ludacris has been receiving increased acknowledgment for his contributions to the hip-hop canon recently, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame (albeit for his acting rather than rapping), landing a slot on the upcoming Hip-Hop 50 lineup for Rock The Bells Festival, and being flawlessly sampled by the younger hip-hop generation.

Baby Tate’s “Rollout” cover, “My Biznazz,” is proof of his impact, as she seamlessly spits every word from the original — with some minor modernizing updates. You can listen to her hometown homage above.

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Kid Cudi Got Upset And Called Out Apple Music Over A ‘Really Stressful’ Problem With ‘Porsche Topless’

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Kid Cudi just returned with his new single “Porsche Topless.” It arrived after he said that “so much” was coming — an album in the fall, a clothing line, a movie.

Unfortunately, it looks like there was an issue with “Porsche Topless” that he had to address on Twitter — Apple Music put the wrong lyrics to go with the song.

“Hey Guys @AppleMusic,” he tweeted, “I put in the time to write out all my lyrics and send them to u. Its really stressful to see you guys just make up whatever lyrics you want and not include the proper lyrics that were given to you. Please fix PORSCHE TOPLESS so my fans have the correct lyrics. Thanx! Scott.”

Luckily, Apple’s DJ Reflex fixed it soon afterward.

It was revealed in April that Cudi would be starring in and co-producing Hell Naw, Sony Pictures’ “action horror-comedy” produced by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. “This movie has been five years in the making. I am telling the world now, this film will f*ck you up in all the best ways. I have been a horror fan since I was 7 years old, the first horror movies I ever saw were Night Of The Living Dead and Evil Dead. And from that point on, I was hooked on the feeling of being frightened. I’ve been wanting to get into this world creating my own stories for a long time, and now, and after years of working it out in my head, it’s finally happening,” Cudi said about it.

Kid Cudi Criticizes Apple Music For “Making Up” “Porsche Topless” Lyrics

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Yesterday, Kid Cudi took to Twitter to call attention to a recent mishap that happened involving his new song, “Porsche Topless.” He claims in his Tweet that although he provided Apple Music with the correct lyrics to the song, they instead made up their own lyrics to provide to fans. “Hey Guys @AppleMusic, I put in the time to write out all my lyrics and send them to u,” the Tweet reads. “Its really stressful to see you guys just make up whatever lyrics you want and not include the proper lyrics that were given to you. Please fix PORSCHE TOPLESS so my fans have the correct lyrics. Thanx! Scott.” Apple’s DJ Reflex then reportedly fixed the lyrics, leading to Kid Cudi shouting him out on Twitter.

Alongside the single’s release, Kid Cudi also revealed the album title for his latest project last week. Dubbing it INSANO, he told fans that the new album will be his most “powerful” contribution of all. “I’ve never made a project this powerful before in my life. Sitting, listening to these mixes, I just know that this shit is going to move you,” Cudi revealed.

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Kid Cudi Asked Apple Music To Correct Lyrics

“Y’all are going to f*ck with this shit in such a major way and I’m so f*cking excited. I just wanted to get on here and just let y’all know that I’m not gonna let y’all down,” he said in March, “This is gonna be the album of the year right now, I’m not playing. This is not a f*cking joke. Tell everybody you f*cking know, ok?”

In April, it was also confirmed that Kid Cudi will produce and star in a new horror film. He’ll work alongside Sam Levinson to produce Hell Naw, which he claims will “f*ck you up.” “You will laugh, oh yes you will, but the horror aspect of this movie will really be something to see. You will be shook. I promise,” he told fans. “This movie has been 5 years in the making. I am telling the world now, this film will fuck you up in all the best ways. I have been a horror fan since I was 7 years old,” he also claimed. “The first horror movies I ever saw were Night of the Living Dead and Evil Dead. And from that point on, I was hooked on the feeling of being frightened.”

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