Pop stars have to possess at least a few chameleonic tendencies—quickly snapping from thrill-ride energy shots to weepy ballads demands a willingness to switch things up, at least in terms of mood. On her first solo full-length, Blackpink member Lisa takes that ideal to heart and beyond — Alter Ego, …
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After making a name for himself as a behind-the-scenes pop songwriter (Camila Cabello, the Weeknd), Toronto-bredMustafa introduced himself as a major voice with 2021’s When Smoke Rises, an EP-length meditation on mourning after the death of his late friend, the rapper Smoke Dawg. In the meantime, the folk-leaning singer has …
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The follow-up to Motomami is already revving its engine. In a new interview with Highsnobiety, Rosalía revealed that she’s already started working on her next project — and she’s still processing the same questions as on her last album. “It’s been a process,” Rosalía said. “I’ve changed a lot, but …
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La motomami is here! Rosalía opened the Latin Grammys‘ first-ever ceremony in Spain with an orchestra-backed performance of Spanish legend Rocío Jurado’s “Se Nos Rompió el Amor.” Sporting a strapless black dress, the singer opened the awards show with an emotion-filled, flamenco rendition of the 1985 Spanish classic. Rosalía is …
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Björk and Rosalía are standing up for what they believe is right with a new collaborative charity single. The record, set for release in full later this month, will help fight fish farming in Iceland. “People at the fjord Seyðisfjörður have stood up and protested against fish farming starting there,” …
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Venus has only been in retrograde for three days and the love-driven planet is already tearing things apart. On Tuesday, it was announced via People that musicians Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro have ended their relationship, and subsequently their engagement, after more than three years together. Alejandro confirmed the separation on …
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Rauw Alejandro joined Argentine producer Bizarrap for an episode of his “Bzrp Music Sessions” YouTube series, which sees the pair collaborating on a new song. The episode, “Rauw Alejandro: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 56,” was filmed in Biza’s recording studio and features a hook-laden electronic track. It sees Alejandro crooning …
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Rosalíashared her first new track of the year, titled “LLYLM,” short for “Lie like you love me.” The new track blends flamenco handclaps with pop and R&B sounds. Earlier this month, Rosalía teased the single in short clips on social media, and revealed the release date for her new track. …
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WELCOME TO OURweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week Gorillaz deliver a smooth new jam, Lil Yachty gets romantic, and Blondshell rocks out, plus great new songs from Rosalia, Rae Sremmurd, and more. Check out the list, …
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Continuing an annual tradition that dates back to his presidency, Barack Obama shared his personal playlist of the best songs of the year, with tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Lizzo, SZA, Rosalia and more making the former president’s must-hear list of 2022. “I always enjoy sharing my end of year …
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