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Lil Wayne 'Free Weezy Album' Dropping Today? Mack Maine Says Drake's Mixtape Is Today's Only Young Money Release
It's been a big day for Young Money. Last night Drake dropped his surprise mixtape, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, and now it looks like Lil Wayne might be dropping that Free Weezy Album he announced earlier this month. -
Drake Shares Thank You Note For New Mixtape, Drops Trailer For 'Homecoming' Film [WATCH]
Last night, Drake dropped his new mixtape, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, without warning after sharing a 15-minute film earlier in the day called "Jungle." The 17-track mixtape features appearances from Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Travi$ Scott. Now a handwritten thank you note for the tape has surfaced as well as a teaser trailer for his upcoming film Homecoming. -
Kanye West Debuts New Song "Wolves" Feat. Sia & Vic Mensa Ahead Of Upcoming Album At Adidas Yeezy Presentation [WATCH]
Earlier this afternoon, Kanye West unveiled his new Adidas shoe, the Adidas Yeezy 750 Boost, at a presentation in New York, which was livestreamed to 50 theaters around the world. During the presentation, he debuted a new song called "Wolves," featuring Sia and Vic Mensa. It will be the first song on his upcoming album, which follows up 2013's Yeezus. -
Madonna on Using The Word 'B-tch' In Her 'Rebel Heart' Songs: "The Word Police Can F--k Off"
Madonna truly has a Rebel Heart. She has historically been unconcerned with creating music that might make people feel uncomfortable, and that seems to be the case even today. In an upcoming interview with Billboard, she gives a blunt response for those who think it's wrong of her to use the word b*tch, which appears in two of her upcoming songs. -
Taylor Swift Gives Advice, Crafts Playlist For Fan Dealing With Tough Breakup [LISTEN]
Taylor Swift is known for keeping close tabs on her fans. She regularly communicates with them via social media and even sent some lucky ones personalized gifts for the holidays (or Swiftmas, if you prefer). So it came as no surprise that the queen of break-up songs reached out to a fan who was going through some heartbreak of her own. -
Peter Kelly Talks Upcoming Album, New Single "Inside Out," His Journey As A Singer-Songwriter & More
New York-based singer-songwriter Peter Kelly is hard at work on his first full-length album as a solo artist. Yesterday, he dropped the effort's third single "Inside Out," following up the previously released "Tailwind" and "Fear of Landing," and he hopes to release the album by the end of next month. Ahead of its release, Music Times spoke with Kelly about his education at Berklee College of Music, his decision to go solo, the milestones he's reached, the things he still struggles with, the stories behind his new album, and more. Here's what he had to say: -
Miguel New Album: RCA Records President Reveals Working Title, Release Date & More
Following the release of his three-track EP, nwa.hollywooddreams.coffee, Miguel hasn't spoken much about the new music he is working on. However, President of Urban Music at RCA Records and ByStorm Entertainment CEO, Mark Pitts, has revealed that the follow up to his breakout album Kaleidoscope Dream might be coming as soon as this spring. -
Spice Girls Leak Four New Songs From The 'Forever' Era [LISTEN]
The Spice Girls haven't released new music since their 2007 greatest hits album, which spawned the single "Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)" that only managed to peak at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their last album of all original material was 2000's Forever. Now four previously unreleased demos from those sessions have leaked, "A Day In Your Life," "If It's Lovin' On Your Mind," "Pain Proof," and "Right Back At Ya." -
Missy Elliott Pictured In Studio With Timbaland, Jack Ü Collaboration Teased [LISTEN]
Following her Super Bowl collaboration with Katy Perry, Missy Elliott announced that she was heading back to the studio with her partner-in-crime and longtime producer Timbaland to cook up some new music. "We gonna get in and get some work done," she told Sway Calloway on his morning show. "I don't want to say too much because this day and time, boy, you say something, they will come back two weeks later like, 'Where your album at?!'" Now she has fans even more excited with photo evidence of her and Timbaland back in the studio. -
Bobby Shmurda's Lawyer Gives Update On Bail Application As Rapper Remains Behind Bars
Just when Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda's career seemed to be taking off, he and his GS9 crew were arrested outside of Quad Studios in New York City last December. They were later indicted on a variety of charges, including conspiracy, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon, and more. They now face a number of years in prison. Last month, Shmurda and his crew all plead not guilty in a Manhattan Supreme Court. Following the proceedings, Shmurda posted bail, but it was later withdrawn. For now, the rapper remains in jail, where he has been since his arrest. His only public appearances have been court appearances regarding indictments and bail applications. Complex caught up with Shmurda's lawyer Kenneth J. Montgomery to talk about the current status of the case. -
Big Sean Talks About Patience Ahead Of New Album 'Dark Sky Paradise' [WATCH]
Ahead of his highly anticipated third studio album Dark Sky Paradise, Big Sean has shared a new preview trailer. Titled Patience, the back-and-white- video features footage of the "IDFWU" rapper over the past few months as he talks about how the virtue relates to process of making the new album. -
VH1 Hindsight: Enter To Win A Caboodle Of '90s Throwback Goodies Following Episode 106 Premiere [PHOTO]
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you, and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST, attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of nostalgia. The series begins with Becca (Laura Ramsey) on the eve of her second wedding. After a freaky elevator ride, she wakes up in New York City in 1995, on the morning of her first wedding, and discovers she has the opportunity to live her 20s over again -- the "right way" this time. However, Becca must readjust to life in the '90s -- a time before iPhones, when you could smoke in bars, AOL was cool, and Patrick Dempsey wasn't hot yet. The show is packed with '90s nostalgia and pop-culture references that will having you pining for the glory days. -
VH1's New Series 'Hindsight' Brings Back The '90s With Music From Ace of Base, Alanis Morissette, Biggie, R.E.M. & More
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you, and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST, attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of '90s nostalgia. -
VH1 Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers Dishes On The Music Behind New '90s Throwback Series 'Hindsight'
What would happen if one day you woke up with your whole adult life ahead of you and you could rewrite all of your biggest decisions? Would things turn out better? How would you handle it? Vh1's new scripted series Hindsight attempts to answer that age-old time-traveling question with a major dose of nostalgia. The series begins with Becca (Laura Ramsey) on the eve of her second wedding. After a freaky elevator ride, she wakes up in New York City in 1995 on the morning of her first wedding and discovers she has the opportunity to live her 20s over again -- the “right way” this time. The show is full of ‘90s references and some cameos from ‘90s stars, but the real highlight is the music. We sat down with Vh1’s Music Supervisor Isaac Ayers to talk about the music behind the show and what we can expect to see as Season One progresses. Here’s what he had to say: -
Matthew Fowler Talks Debut Album 'Beginning,' Performs "Rooftops" & "Beginners" Ahead of 2015 Tour Dates [WATCH]
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler recently released his debut album, Beginning, which he began writing as a teenager and recorded live in his family's kitchen. His journey as a musician started at age 14, when he got a Yamaha acoustic guitar (which he still plays) for his birthday and became hooked on writing songs. When time came to look at colleges, Fowler decided to forgo university life to focus on writing Beginning. He taught himself how to use recording equipment, rallied a group of musician friends and got to work. -
Rae Sremmurd Feat. Young Thug & Nicki Minaj "Throw Sum Mo" Video Shoot, Behind The Scenes Clip & Photos [WATCH]
Rae Sremmurd's video for "Throw Some Mo" featuring Nicki Minaj and Young Thug is on its way, and there are behind the scenes videos and photos to prove it. Minaj shared photos of the shoot to her Instagram, and Rae Sremmurd took us behind the scenes in a new clip. -
Grammys 2015: John Legend & Common Close Out Grammys, Selma Tribute With "Glory" Performance [WATCH]
John Legend and Common closed out the 2015 Grammys and the Selma tribute with an emotional performance of their song "Glory." Following Beyoncé's moving rendition of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" by the Rev. Thomas Dorsey, the two men took the stage, backed by a gospel choir and orchestra with images from the film flashing on a screen behind them. Legend sang from behind a grand piano as Common stood on a platform, delivering his verses. "Glory" made for a strong close to the ceremony and a fitting message for Black History month. -
Grammys 2015: Sam Smith Brings Out Mary J. Blige For Stunning Performance of "Stay With Me" [WATCH]
Sam Smith entered the stage confident and ready to slay the song that got him on the map. Backed by a string section and gospel choir, the UK crooner also welcomed his idol nine-time Grammy award winner Mary J. Blige and traded off verses with her for "Stay With Me." The whole crowd looked emotional as the two effortlessly delivered the love song. -
Grammys 2015: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett Act Like Best Friends During "Cheek To Cheek" Performance [WATCH]
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett joined forces for a performance of "Cheek to Cheek" off their album of the same name, which won the Grammy for Traditional Pop Vocal Album earlier in the evening. Although a seemingly odd pairing, the two acted like best friends on stage for their duet, dancing hand in hand with Gaga channeling Jessica Rabbit with her long black dress, diamond jewelry, and wavy white locks and Bennett dressed in a suit and tie. -
Grammys 2015: Ed Sheeran Joined By John Mayer, Questlove, Herbie Hancock & ELO, Performs "Thinking Out Loud" & "Mr. Blue Sky" [WATCH]
Ed Sheeran was the seventh performer tonight at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. He took the stage with Herbie Hancock on keys, John Mayer on lead guitar and Questlove on drums backing him for a rendition of "Thinking Out Loud," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next, ELO came out for a performance of "Evil Woman" before Sheeran rejoined them for their hit "Mr. Blue Sky." -
Grammys 2015: Ariana Grande Goes For The Ballad, Performs "Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart" [WATCH]
Ariana Grande was the second performer tonight at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Taking on her Harry Styles-penned ballad "Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart" off her latest album My Everything, Grande performed inside a circle of neon ice cycles alongside a white grand piano and string section. Dressed in a long black dress and her signature ponytail, she delivered the song without too many vocal hiccups and seemed genuinely excited to be there. -
Grammys 2015 Best R&B Song Nominees, Who Should & Will Win: Beyoncé's "Drunk In Love" Favored To Beat Songs By Usher, Chris Brown, Luke James & Jhené Aiko
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. -
Adrienne Bailon Engaged To Roc Nation Exec Lenny Santiago, Makes Announcement On 'The Real' [WATCH]
Adrienne Bailon is officially engaged. The former Cheetah Girl and current host of daytime talk show The Real said, "Yes," to her new fiancé Lenny Santiago, a Roc Nation music exec. Bailon, 31, revealed the news during a taping of The Real, which will air Feb. 9. She surprised co-hosts Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamar Braxton, and Tamera Mowry, who were flipping through pages looking for the latest Hollywood gossip when Bailon said there was an important story that hadn't been included. -
Bobby Shmurda's Bail Withdrawn, Rapper Will Remain In Jail For Now
Bobby Shmurda's previously reported bail has been withdrawn, and the rapper will remain in jail for the time being. Last Friday, a $2 bail package application was posted for Shmurda (born Ackquille Pollard), by bondsman to the stars Ira Judelson, but now, according to The New York Times, the arrangement has been put on hold. -
Grammys 2015 Best Compilation Soundtrack Nominees, Who Should & Will Win: Frozen Takes On Guardians of the Galaxy, American Hustle & More
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy became the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014. That in itself is impressive, but to think that a superhero film would also have an incredible soundtrack? That's not something you see every day. Superhero films are rarely known for their soundtracks -- scores, perhaps, but not soundtracks -- and lot of the film's success came from the fact that it has killer music. -
Like Swimming "A Room Of Her Own" Photo Contest: Win T-Shirt & Copy Of New Album 'Structures'
Swedish trio Like Swimming just released their debut album Structures. Although the band members have been playing together in different forms for about nine years, Structures marks their first project under this new name. The band's sun-kissed sound mimics the varied motions of water. At times, the notes dive in and make a splash, other times they swirl around and build momentum; and then there are moments of peace, when the notes cut straight through the waves or when the water settles and silence takes over. In our latest feature, the band talks about their beginnings, songwriting process, live show, the difference between Swedish and American audiences, and more. Read all about them here. -
Swedish Trio Like Swimming Makes A Splash With Debut Album 'Structures,' Premieres Video For "A Room of Her Own" [WATCH]
Like Swimming became a band two and a half years ago, but the three members, Carlström, Petter Wesslander (drums), and Ida Hedene (vocals/keys), have been playing together in "different constellations" for almost nine years. They were at a crossroads in their musical lives when they decided to venture outside of Stockholm to a cabin in the woods to brainstorm. From there, they sketched out potential new projects, and out of those discussions came Like Swimming. -
Young Thug GQ Interview: Rapper Explains Why He Won't Buy Jay Z's CDs & More
As part of their Legacy Project, GQ spoke with 19 musicians who they believe left a lasting mark on the industry in 2014. One of those musicians was Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who is known for stirring up controversy in his music and on Instagram, however, he hasn't given many in-depth interviews. In his GQ feature, he talks about his career trajectory in rap, when is the right time to retire from the game, why he would never buy one of Jay Z's CDs, and what he would change his name to if he could. Here's what he had to say (via HipHopNMore). -
A$AP Yams Speaks From Beyond The Grave On TyY's New Single "Chamber Lock" [LISTEN]
The late A$AP Yams speaks to from beyond the grave on A$AP TyY's new single "Chamber Lock." The song kicks off with a voicemail left by Yams. -
Kanye West Says Big Sean Is "On God's Path," Was Responsible For Making "Blessings" Dark Sky Paradise's Second Single [WATCH]
Big Sean was famously discovered by Kanye West in 2005 when the G.O.O.D. Music label head was in Detroit giving a radio interview. Sean ended up convincing West to listen to a few bars and two years later, he was signed to the label. The two have since worked together on songs such as West's "Mercy" and "Clique," Sean's "Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay" and "Whatever You Want," and Rick Ross's "Sanctified." Most recently, the pair teamed up for Sean's latest single "Blessings," which also features Drake. In a new video from Revolt, West talks to Sean about the changes he should expect in his career now that "IDFWU" has blown up and his album Dark Sky Paradise is on its way. West also appears to be the one responsible for having Sean put out "Blessings" as his second single.
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