Sony/TriStar/Legendary Pictures Jay-Z says he sees part of himself in the determined titular character of the new film The Book of Clarence. “Streetwise but struggling,” Clarence, played by LaKeith Stanfield, sets out on a quest to make a better life for himself and his family. It’s a journey the Grammy-winning rapper says he’s all too familiar with. “I relate to…
RARE Sound K Camp stayed true to his promise of dropping new music with the release of his latest album, Float 2 London. The 18-track project, complete with features from Fredo Bang, Seddy Hendrinx, Vory and more, is the first independent album from the rapper, who was previously signed to Interscope Records. “Tonight I drop my first album as an independent artist,” K Camp wrote on…
ABC/Jeff Neira Fantasia comes face-to-face with her younger self in the new music video for “Superpower (I).” The song is one of 37 featured on the official soundtrack for The Color Purple, the recent film adaptation in which Fantasia reprises her role as Celie. “Superpower (I),” written and produced by hitmaker The-Dream, has been short-listed for Best Original Song at the Oscars, in…
XO/Republic The Weeknd‘s hit “Blinding Lights” has set many records, including being the first song to spend an entire year in the top 10, but now, it has hit an especially impressive milestone. The track, from the artist’s 2020 album After Hours, has become the first song in Spotify history to hit 4 billion streams.…
XO/Republic The Weeknd‘s hit “Blinding Lights” has set many records, including being the first song to spend an entire year in the top 10, but now, it has hit an especially impressive milestone. The track, from the artist’s 2020 album After Hours, has become the first song in Spotify history to hit 4 billion streams.…
From brand-new collaborations to full-length projects from hip-hop favs, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. 21 Savage, American Dream — The Atlanta-based rapper made his six-year return with the new album, featuring production from Metro Boomin and London on da Track, and appearances by Lil Durk, Brent Faiyaz and more. Kid Cudi, Insano — His first full-length offering since 2022, the “Kick,…
Todd Owyoung/NBC Wyclef Jean made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night and brought along some musical friends. Lola Brooke, Pusha T and Bronx, New York, native Capella Grey took the stage alongside Jean for a performance of their new single, “Paper Right.” The song also features vocals from rapper/college basketball player Flau’Jae. On the new track, the artists sing and rap…
Geneva Club/Roc Nation Records The Book of Clarence, the latest film by award-winning director Jeymes Samuel, starring LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor and Alfre Woodard, is officially out in theaters Friday, January 12. Along with the theatrical release, Geneva Club/Roc Nation dropped off the accompanying movie soundtrack, which features all original music created by Samuel as well as some special guest appearances. …
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Netflix Sorry, Oscars: It’s a no from Kevin Hart. The stand-up icon and star of Netflix’s action comedy Lift was famously set to host the Academy Awards back in 2019, when old tweets and stand-up routines that were said to be homophobic resurfaced. After apologizing, the gig was reportedly offered to him again, but Hart…
Courtesy Apple Music It looks like we can definitely expect Usher to sing “Yeah!” when he takes the stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl 58 Halftime Show next month: The brand-new trailer for the event is built around that #1 hit from 2004. In the trailer, we see multiple people, including a marching band,…
