There won’t be any thirsty fans on Jon Batiste‘s watch. The musician is on hydration duty and anxiety control on his latest single, “Drink Water,” which will appear on his forthcoming studio album World Music Radio out Aug. 18. He recruited Jon Bellion and Fireboy DML to help deliver the …
Read More »Jon Batiste Announces New Album 'World Music Radio' Featuring Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, NewJeans and More
Jon Batiste has announced the follow-up to his Album of the Year-winning We Are, with an all-star guest list joining the former Late Show bandleader for World Music Radio. The 20-track album, out August 18 via Verve Records/Interscope Records, sticks to its name by recruiting global talent, including Lil Wayne, …
Read More »Future, Burna Boy, Tems, and More Join Rihanna on New 'Wakanda Forever' Soundtrack
The sounds of Nigeria, Lagos, Mexico City, London, and L.A. make their way onto the soundtrack for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The stacked track list for the film was announced on Wednesday, revealing the lineup of artists set to join Rihanna and her lead single “Lift Me Up.” Among the …
Read More »'The Headies' is a Nigerian Award Show for African Music. Here's Why It's Happening in Atlanta
Drawn to Atlanta as one of the world’s Black music and entertainment capitals, executive producer Ayo Animashaun’s Headies Awards will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre this Sunday, September 4, in front of an anticipated full house of 2,750. Since 2006, the Headies have taken place in …
Read More »Fireboy DML Saunters Into Afrobeats Stardom on 'Playboy'
In February, budding Nigerian pop star Fireboy DML lit up stages across the U.S. on his first American tour, following two well-received albums and a massive single, “Peru” (remixes of which feature Ed Sheeran, 21 Savage, and Blxst). Backed by an incredible band, Fireboy DML’s live shows amplify the passion …
Read More »Madonna Brings Back 'Frozen' With Trap Remix Featuring Fireboy DML
Madonna is partying it up like it’s 1998 thanks to the remix of her hit “Frozen.” On Thursday, Madonna looked stunning in the song’s visual, where she appears alongside Fireboy DML, who added a welcome verse to the reimagined trap track. The video shows the Queen of Pop rocking a …
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