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Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake With Highest-Grossing Tour In Hip-Hop History
Kendrick Lamar has become the first rapper to gross over $110 million in tour revenue, surpassing Drake’s previous record with his “Aubrey & the Three Migos” Tour. Kendrick’s “The Big Steppers Tour,” in support of his fifth studio album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, sold over 900K tickets, cementing his status as one of […]
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Drake Unveils “Top Boy” Final Season Teaser Trailer, Confirms Release Date
Drake’s primary focus right now is obviously preparing for his upcoming tour with 21 Savage, but as always, the father of one has plenty of projects on the go. Aside from Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss, which have both arrived within the last year, he’s also gearing up for the end of an era with the final season of his Netflix Original project, Top Boy. Of course, the show started long before Champagne Papi got involved, though he’s helped to popularize it in North America and beyond thanks to his efforts in reviving the British series.
On Friday (April 28), Drake’s Instagram feed lit up with a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated third and final season of the drug and drama-filled show. Unsurprisingly, main characters Dushane and Sully remain at each other’s throats as we’ve seen them in the past, battling to see who’s truly worthy of the title of Top Boy. Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Simbi Ajikawo, Jasmine Jobson, Saffron Hocking and Araloyin Oshunremi are all set to return, but the cast has also welcomed some newcomers. Barry Keoghan and Brian Gleeson have been tapped to play Jonny and Tadgh, respectively, LadBible reports.
Drake Teases Top Boy Season 3
Along with the first look at what’s to come in season three, Drake’s post also gave fans an unspecific release date of September. The second season arrived on streamers last March, with confirmation of more to come arriving shortly after. “These characters have been a part of our lives for over a decade now and without everyone’s support we couldn’t have come this far,” Walters and Robinson, who play Dushane and Sully, said in a statement at the time.”
“Staying true to our original goal, every story must have an ending and so season three will be our finale,” they sadly added. “A chance to come full circle and end the journey in the right way. We’re very excited about what’s next and thank you for riding with us.” Will you be watching Top Boy season three when it drops on Netflix this September? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
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French Montana’s ‘For Khadija’ Documentary Trailer Is Here And It Features Drake, Fat Joe, And More
French Montana’s journey toward achieving mainstream international success has not been easy. The “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” rapper is ready to showcase the trials and tribulations on full display in his forthcoming documentary For Khadija. Executive produced by fellow musician Drake and his record label’s founder Diddy, the film includes never-scene-before clips of the recording artist’s start in the rap game, growing up in the South Bronx, his return to his native country Morocco, and more. Artists like Drake and Fat Joe make appearances in the trailer.
Pulling it’s name from Montana’s mother, Khadija Guled, the film’s trailer is a heartbreaking look at the high and lows of his career thus far.
“Us watching America as kids, they sell you the dream. They don’t show you that behind those buildings, there’s the nightmare part,” declared Montana. From his time as a street dealer, to the imprisonment of his longtime friend and collaborator Max B, dealing with the emotional scarring the abandonment of his father left him with, For Khajida leaves no stone unturned.
With everyone celebrated victory, Montana has quietly battled a few losses proving that everything that a life in the limelight isn’t always glitter and gold.
For Khadija is slated to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. For more information, click here.
Watch the trailer above.
Drake Adds Austin, Charlotte, and Columbus Stops to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour
Drake today revealed the addition of three extra dates to his 2023 “It’s All A Blur” Tour with 21 Savage, sponsored by Cash App, Visa, and Sprite, in response to persistent fan demand. Drake, whose Live Nation-produced gigs now total 57, has added second shows in Columbus, Austin, and Charlotte.
After headlining Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour in 2018, Drake is back on the road with “It’s All A Blur.” The title, which is a celebration of the previous ten years, captures Drake’s perspective on the historic run as he prepares to go on tour. Drake has put out four albums in the last five years, including his most recent studio album, Her Loss, which he worked on with 21 Savage. This album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and all 16 of its tracks made their debut on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
Tickets for the additional events will go on sale to the general public today at drakerelated.com.
DRAKE: ‘IT’S ALL A BLUR’ 2023 TOUR DATES:
Thu Jun 29 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Sat Jul 01 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Sun Jul 02 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Wed Jul 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Thu Jul 06 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Jul 08 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sun Jul 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tue Jul 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Wed Jul 12 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Fri Jul 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre *
Sat Jul 15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre *
Mon Jul 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Tue Jul 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Thu Jul 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri Jul 21 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sun Jul 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Tue Jul 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Wed Jul 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Fri Jul 28 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sat Jul 29 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Mon Jul 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Tue Aug 01 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Thu Aug 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Sat Aug 12 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Sun Aug 13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Tue Aug 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Wed Aug 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Fri Aug 18 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sat Aug 19 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Mon Aug 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Tue Aug 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Fri Aug 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sat Aug 26 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
Tue Aug 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
Fri Sep 01 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sat Sep 02 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue Sep 05 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Wed Sep 06 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Fri Sep 08 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Mon Sep 11 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tue Sep 12 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Thu Sep 14 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center +
Fri Sep 15 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center +
Sun Sep 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center +
Mon Sep 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center +
Wed Sep 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center +
Fri Sep 22 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Sat Sep 23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Mon Sep 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena +
Tue Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena +
Thu Sep 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center +
Fri Sep 29 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center +
Sun Oct 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Mon Oct 02 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +
Thu Oct 05 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
Sun Oct 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
* 21 Savage not on this date.
+ Rescheduled dates.
New dates are bolded.
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Murda Beatz Hits: His Hottest Productions
Regarding the music scene in Canada, one may automatically envision Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd. This trio possibly takes up three of the four spots on Canada’s Mount Rushmore of music. These significant artists have contributed immensely to the scene throughout the years, including today. Do you know who else deserves some recognition? Murda Beatz. In case you didn’t know, the megaproducer hails from Toronto. His songs have been crucial to this generation of Hip Hop.
The 29-year-old is behind some of your favorite songs. Murda Beatz has strayed away from what his peers are doing lately, such as creating joint albums with artists. Additionally, Murda Beatz has worked with the biggest artists, such as Migos, Gucci Mane, French Montana, and Nicki Minaj. He has either solely produced or co-produced on plenty of hit records. Let’s take a look at some of Murda Beatz’s hottest songs.
7. “No Shopping” – French Montana ft. Drake
Of course, everyone remembers “No Shopping” for Drake’s verse. This was during his beef with Joe Budden, so he reportedly had a few lines for him. Besides that, Murda Beatz made a sound that was just as fun as the video. Like in the visual, French Montana and Drake rap without a care, crafting another hit. This was Murda Beatz’s first time colliding with French, but he made a sound that the rapper could work with.
6. “4 AM” – 2 Chainz ft. Travis Scott
Murda Beatz mixed a few sounds together for “4 AM.” Having two Southern artists on the song, with 2 Chainz and Travis Scott, the producer came up with a HoustAtlanta sound. “4 AM” has the ATL vibe with the trap drums, but also has a Houston feel as the song is slower. It’s interesting what Murda Beatz does with the beat. It may remind you of the Houston rapper’s song “Butterfly Effect,” to which Murda produced as well. He adds sounds that loop throughout the track. This is what makes a Murda Beatz song.
5. “Pipe it Up” – Migos
As stated earlier, Murda Beatz has worked with the Migos since early on in their career. He produced one of their lead singles, “Pipe It Up,” from their debut album, Yung Rich Nation. Murda has a knack for adding interesting sounds to his productions. In “Pipe It Up,” it sounds like he uses a combination of a xylophone and a piano. Murda produces a sound fit for the Migos’ signature flow.
4. “It’s A Vibe”- 2 Chainz ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko and Trey Songz
Murda Beatz created a sound you can vibe to on “It’s A Vibe.” 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, and Jhene Aiko all float over this production. This song is surely something to relax to. It appears on 2 Chainz’s album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. This Hip Hop-R&B-Trap blend is fit to be on this album based on its title.
3. “MotorSport” – Migos ft. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj
Although the topic of discussion on “MotorSport” was Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, Murda Beatz made a Top 10 record. The Canadian producer proves he can do some of everything by adding another trap hit to his catalog. This is up the Migos’ alley and became, arguably, one of their best songs. Murda Beatz has been known to work with the trio and Young Money artists such as Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne. This was the first time he had worked with Cardi B. They later collaborated on Invasion of Privacy with “I Do” featuring SZA.
2. “Butterfly Effect” – Travis Scott
Murda Beatz cooked up a sound that only Travis Scott can use in “Butterfly Effect.” The tempo of the song matches the Houston rapper’s flow. Travis Scott isn’t the typical Houston rapper. However, at times he does remain true to his roots. ”Butterfly Effect” has a bit of a hometown feel as the gloomy yet upbeat sound might be perfect for “swangin,” a popular Houston activity.
1. “Nice For What” – Drake
Drake’s “Nice For What” gave Murda Beatz his first and only No. 1 record. It’s arguably Drake’s best song which he can thank the young producer for. “Nice For What” was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Murda shows his abilities on this track as he samples a bit of Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor.” He also gets creative and uses a clip of New Orleans artist Big Freedia. It’s not hard to produce a record for Drake, as he makes anything sound good.
Let us know which Murda Beatz songs are your favorite in the comments.
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Latest AI Drake Song Recycles 2019 Soundcloud Track
Drake is an inescapable force, even more so now that he’s the focus of AI-generated songs. This week, another song emerged online, following the success of “Heart On My Sleeve,” as UMG and other parties attempt to bar artificial intelligence from dominating the music industry. A new song titled “Not A Game” surfaced online and began making the round but according to The Verge, the song has actually been around for years. The publication explained that the song’s composition includes elements from another song, while Drake’s voice serves as a new component.
The vocals initially appeared on the website Looperman, which hosts loops and samples for producers, for noncommercial purposes in late 2019. A number of renditions of the records popped up since then. However, it only began to gain steam with the use of AI Drake. The individuals who use the vocals must credit Sean Pharo. However, on “Not A Game,” Pharo’s vocals are processed through AI to replicate Drake’s while the production, created by Cedes, is modified. Ultimately, neither Cedes’s production nor Pharo’s vocals had significant traction until AI Drake’s inclusion.
AI Drake’s Domination
Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of AI-generated Drake songs that have landed on YouTube, Soundcloud, and even streaming services. “Heart On My Sleeve,” for example,” features automated vocals from Drake and The Weeknd. Given the fact that it’s been years since they actually collaborated, fans were ecstatic to hear the two of them on the same track, even if it wasn’t real. Ultimately, UMG had the song removed but not before fans speculated whether or not this was some sort of publicity stunt.
The rise of AI-generated vocals has led to concerns within the music industry, though hip-hop, as a whole, hasn’t necessarily shunned technological advancement. While UMG and Drake spoke out against the use of AI, artists like Hit-Boy have embraced it. The King’s Disease producer shared a snippet of his single, “2 Certified” featuring AI Kanye. “AI is getting insane. @kanyewest rapping 2 certified sound too crazy,” he wrote with a mind-blowing emoji. While divisive, AI could serve as a fantastic tool for producers trying to land placements.
