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• Kanye West releases excerpts from philosophy book on Twitter

  18-04-2018 23:45 via music-news.com
  
  The rapper plans to speak his mind on social media.
  
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• J Balvin on New Album 'Vibras': 'I Want to Bring Something New and Refreshing'

  18-04-2018 23:43
  
  Recently, J Balvinsurprised us with the announcement of his new album, Vibras. In fact, he also revealed the track list, and now fans are counting...
  
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• Chance the Rapper Asked to Link Up With Gwen Stefani & Gwen Came Through

  18-04-2018 23:23
  
  Looks like a mysterious meeting of the minds just transpired on Twitter -- between Chance the Rapper and Gwen Stefani.
  On Wednesday morning (April 18...
  
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• Mazzy Star Release Delicate New Song, Detail 'Still' EP

  18-04-2018 23:22 via rollingstone.com
  Mazzy Star will release a new EP, Still, on June 1st via Rhymes of an Hour Records. The duo – singer Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback – previewed the four-track set with the airy ballad "Quiet, the Winter Harbor.""You're like a villain in some old film/ Walking in the dark in somebody's room," Sandoval gently croons over waltzing piano chords and washes of steel and slide guitar. "Walking in the dark in somebody's room."
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• Kelsea Ballerini Parts With Manager Fletcher Foster

  18-04-2018 23:18
  
  Kelsea Ballerini has  split with manager Fletcher Foster and his company Iconic Entertainment, with whom she launched her career. 
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• Rae Sremmurd & Travis Scott Join Forces on 'Close': Listen

  18-04-2018 23:05
  
  Rae Sremmurd have connected with the creme de la creme of music for their upcoming album, SremmLife 3, from the Pharrell Williams-assisted...
  
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• 9 Colombian Rhythms Declared Cultural Heritage of the Americas

  18-04-2018 22:52
  
  Nine Colombian rhythms have been declared Cultural Heritage of the Americas by the Organization of American States.
  Bambuco and torbellino, from...
  
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• Who Is KiLL Edward, the Lone Feature on J. Cole's 'KOD' Album?

  18-04-2018 22:42
  
  On Wednesday (April 18), J. Cole caused a frenzy on social media when he liberated the cover art for his fifth studio album, KOD. Along with the art...
  
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• Kiefer Sutherland on His Growing Musical Confidence & Next Album

  18-04-2018 22:42
  
  While Kiefer Sutherland is best-known for roles in such TV series as 24 and Designated Survivor, his musical side is starting to get...
  
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• Tyler, the Creator Shares 'Rough Draft' of Unreleased Song 'Rose Tinted Cheeks': Listen

  18-04-2018 22:36
  
  Tyler, the Creator has shared a “rough draft” of a new song called “Rose Tinted Cheeks.” Described on Twitter as “a...
  
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• Meet Domino Saints, Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise

  18-04-2018 22:33
  
  The most fashionable thing in Latin music is mixing pop with urban rhythms. Basically, that’s the secret behind international hits like "...
  
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• Spotify Confirms Hiring of Carl Chery, Apple Music's Former Head of Artist Curation

  18-04-2018 21:56
  
  Spotify has officially confirmed its hiring of former Apple Music head of curation Carl Chery, joining the rival streaming service as head of urban....
  
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• Watch Anitta Talk About Representing Women at MiamiBash 2018

  18-04-2018 21:54
  
  Anitta showed great emotion when she noticed that she was the only woman headlining MiamiBash 2018, one of her first live performances in the United...
  
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• NCT 2018 Drops Beastly 'Black on Black' Performance Featuring All 18 Members

  18-04-2018 21:48
  
  After several previous music videos off of their Empathy album, the 2018 lineup of K-pop crew NCT released their dance-focused video for “Black...
  
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• Alyssa Edwards Talks DragCon & Returning to Season 10 of 'Drag Race' as a Mentor: 'That Was a Winning Moment'

  18-04-2018 21:44
  
  RuPaul’s DragCon is just around the corner, taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center for a fourth year May 11-13. Boasting appearances...
  
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• Marshmello, DJ Snake, Diplo & More Announced for Moonrise Festival 2018

  18-04-2018 21:39
  
  Summer days drifting away, but oh, those summer nights. That's what Baltimore's Moonrise Festival brings to life in bold sonics with its...
  
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• The Weeknd's 'Starboy' Marvel Comic Book Gets an Online Version, Out Friday: See a Preview

  18-04-2018 21:38
  
  Fans of comic books and hip-hop, rejoice: The Weeknd has teamed up with Marvel Comics for a graphic novel called Starboy, and now we have our first...
  
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• Three Days Grace on Tying Van Halen's Chart Record: 'We're Not Worthy'

  18-04-2018 21:35
  
  Who would’ve guessed that a band formed in a tiny Canadian township a little over 20 years ago would end up tying a record that rock legends...
  
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• The Weeknd dating Justin Bieber's ex

  18-04-2018 21:30 via music-news.com
  
  The singer's ex Bella Hadid has denied they were kissing at the Coachella music festival over the weekend.
  
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• Everything We Know About Drake's New Album 'Scorpion'

  18-04-2018 21:25
  
  In the past year, Drake has gifted the world new music in the form of a “playlist” (More Life) and a two-song EP (Scary Hours). But soon...
  
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• Argentine Singer Pablo Lescano of Damas Gratis: 'I'd Like to Do a Luna Park'

  18-04-2018 21:24
  
  "The first thing that ever came out on the streets by Damas Gratis were some mixes I did at home," Argentine singer Pablo Lescano recalls...
  
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• J. Cole Reveals 'KOD' Artwork & Track List

  18-04-2018 21:18
  
  A day after announcing his new album KOD would be coming this Friday, J. Cole has unveiled the provocative artwork and track list.
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• Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City Sets Opening Date, Music Lineup

  18-04-2018 21:08
  
  Hard Rock will open its Atlantic City casino resort on June 28. Jim Allen, the global entertainment and hospitality company's CEO, made the...
  
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• Bhad Bhabie Sizes Up Her Billboard Music Awards Competition: 'Cardi's Way Better Than Nicki'

  18-04-2018 21:03
  
  Bhad Bhabie -- the stage name of Danielle Bregoli, who added the phrase "cash me ousside" to all our vocabularies -- is the youngest...
  
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• Descemer Bueno Joins Billboard Latin Music Conference as Sony ATV Iconic Songwriter

  18-04-2018 21:00
  
  Billboard Latin Music Week is getting closer and more panels are being added. On this occasion, Cuban singer/songwriter Descemer Bueno is...
  
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• Rae Sremmurd Ponder Relationships on New Song With Travis Scott

  18-04-2018 20:51 via rollingstone.com
  Rae Sremmurd teamed with Travis Scott for "CLOSE," a new single from the duo's upcoming triple-LP, SR3MM. The song is, as the title suggests, about a constrictive relationship. "You're so C-L-O-S-E to me/ I mean, seriously, can I breathe?" Swae Lee croons through heavy auto-tune over producer Mike WiLL Made-It's sizzling trap beat. Slim Jxmmi swaggers in the next verse, rapping: "You know I'm a dog and I can't control it/ Wanna settle some debt but not at the moment/ I'ma stack up the cake like
  
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• Soul Sisters Podcast: Georgia Nott Steps Outside of Broods to Front Female-Centric 'The Venus Project'

  18-04-2018 20:49
  
  Georgia Nott joins Soul Sisters this week to explain what led her to step outside her brother/sister duo Broods to record a new album under the...
  
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• English Electronic Duo HONNE Surprised by Success in Asia: Watch Interview

  18-04-2018 20:47
  
  If you are looking for something sexy, sensual and perfect for late night, check out the album Warm on a Cold Night by English electronic duo <a...
  
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• Deafheaven Detail New LP, 'Ordinary Corrupt Human Love'

  18-04-2018 20:46 via rollingstone.com
  San Francisco-based metal act Deafheaven will release their fourth album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, on July 13th via Anti- Records. The LP includes the recently issued, 12-minute lead single, "Honeycomb," which they paired with a vivid video featuring in-studio footage and shots from around the Bay Area.Producer and frequent collaborator Jack Shirley helmed the record, which follows 2015's New Bermuda and the band's acclaimed breakout release, 2013's Sunbather. According to a press relea
  
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• Kanye West Is Writing a Philosophy Book in Real Time Via Twitter: 'Be Still and Enjoy Your Own Imagination'

  18-04-2018 20:31
  
  Kanye West is back -- well, on Twitter at least. Last week, Kanye returned to Twitter and randomly shared a few of his favorite moments from his...
  
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• 5 Fantastic Françoise Hardy Moments In Honor of Her New Album

  18-04-2018 20:30
  
  French singer, songwriter and fashion icon Françoise Hardy just released her 24th studio album, Personne d’autre, at the age of 74....
  
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• Lovelytheband Leaps to No. 1 on Alternative Songs Chart With 'Broken'

  18-04-2018 20:27
  
  lovelytheband leads Billboard's Alternative Songs airplay chart dated April 21 with its debut single "Broken," marking the trio...
  
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• Nicki Minaj to Perform on 'SNL' Season Finale, Hosted by Tina Fey

  18-04-2018 20:22
  
  Nicki Minaj is set to perform on the May 19 season finale of Saturday Night Live, NBC announced on Wednesday (April 18). The episode will be hosted...
  
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• Should Artists Get a Cut When Their Songs Land On Branded Playlists on Spotify?

  18-04-2018 20:16
  
  Spotify’s RapCaviar playlist has more than 9 million followers, and for many young listeners it has taken the place of local hip-hop...
  
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• No Grammy, No Cry: Female Reggae & Dancehall Artists Talk Challenges and Victories

  18-04-2018 20:00
  
  As the opening act on Samoan-American reggae artist J Boog's Love Over Everything tour, Jamaican singer Etana celebrated the release of her fifth...
  
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• Reed to return to Grassroots Concerts series April 20

  18-04-2018 19:50
  Minnesota singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann Reed returns to the Grassroots Concerts series for a fifth time Friday, April 20. Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Minnesota singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann Reed returns to the Grassroots Concerts series for a fifth time Friday, April 20. Submitted Photo Minnesota singer/songwriter/guitarist Ann Reed returns to the Grassroots Concerts series for a fifth time Friday, April 20. Ann Reed will return to perform in the Grassroots Concerts Series at 7:30 p.m. F
  
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• Def Jam Boosts A&R Department, Announces New Deals With YK Osiris, Ronny J

  18-04-2018 19:41
  
  As Def Jam continues its reboot under new chairman/CEO Paul Rosenberg, the label today made a series of announcements surrounding its A&R...
  
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• James Bay Reflects on Power of Personal Connection in New 'Us' Video

  18-04-2018 19:20 via rollingstone.com
  James Bay draws on the power of inclusivity and contemplates pain in his somber new video for "Us."The singer-songwriter plays piano in an empty room throughout the clip. The visuals cycle through intimate shots of ordinary life: one person stares into a bathroom mirror, another reclines in the grass next to sprinklers, eats at a diner, daydreams in church. The video ends with the diverse cast united for the camera, emphasizing the title "Us" with the words "he," "you," "them," "him" and her" cr
  
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• MTV Launching 'Yo! MTV Raps' Reinvention With All-Star Brooklyn Show

  18-04-2018 19:07 via rollingstone.com
  On June 1st, Brooklyn's Barclays Center will play host to a family reunion of sorts with the Yo! MTV Raps: 30th Anniversary Experience, a tribute to the instantly popular, era-defining music video show featuring a formidable line-up of Golden Era pioneers.The event will serve as the first event in a campaign that an MTV press release says will "reinvent" Yo! MTV Raps across both their television channels and social media. MTV will live-stream the arena concert on its website, which will fea
  
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• Razor & Tie Founders Kick Off New Label With Sugar Ray, Jesus Jones Releases

  18-04-2018 18:45
  
  Razor & Tie founders Craig Balsam and Cliff Chenfeld have launched a new catalog-driven label called RT Industries. The indie imprint, which is...
  
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• 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' TV Spot Shows More of Donald Glover's Lando

  18-04-2018 18:39
  
  A new TV spot for Solo: A Star Wars Story is giving a lot more love to Lando Calrissian. In the recent teaser, Donald Glover'...
  
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• BTS Reacts to Billboard Music Awards Nomination: 'We Are Honored'

  18-04-2018 18:25
  
  BTS is once again up for top social artist at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, and the K-pop band took to Twitter to share their reaction on...
  
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• Samira Wiley Appeared on 'Ellen' to Crown the Host 'Lord of the Lesbians'

  18-04-2018 18:20
  
  Gay Twitter has embraced pop sensation Hayley Kiyoko as their one true savior, Lesbian Jesus. But if we’re going to start giving out titles to...
  
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• Gary Vaynerchuk Joins Forces With Guy Oseary for Digital Marketing Collaboration: Exclusive

  18-04-2018 18:19
  
  One of the biggest managers in music is joining forces with one the best-known voices in branding, digital marketing and audience development to...
  
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• Lupe Fiasco Talks Guest-Starring on 'ELEAGUE The Challenger: Street Fighter V,' Nicki Minaj's 'Chun-Li' & His Upcoming Music

  18-04-2018 18:18
  
  Lupe Fiasco, a Grammy Award-winning rapper, martial arts practitioner, and video game enthusiast, is tapped to appear on TBS’ ELEAGUE The...
  
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• Khalid Promises Martin Garrix Collaboration Coming Soon: Watch

  18-04-2018 18:04
  
  "Young Dumb and Broke" singer Khalid may still be fresh-faced, but he is neither stupid nor poor. He's a big-time music celebrity with...
  
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• The Chainsmokers & Drew Love From THEY. Teamed Up For a New Song Dropping Friday

  18-04-2018 18:02
  
  "Do more sleep less." That's how The Chainsmokers and Drew Love of R&B duo THEY. announced their forthcoming collaborative single,...
  
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• Which Singer Should Cover People's 'Most Beautiful' Issue Next? Vote!

  18-04-2018 17:53
  
  People magazine revealed Wednesday morning (April 18) that Pink was crowned "Most Beautiful" as the cover star of the mag's...
  
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• Tee Grizzley Nabs Chris Brown, Jeezy, Lil Yachty & More for New Album 'Activated'

  18-04-2018 17:48
  
  Last year, Tee Grizzley released his debut mixtape My Moment, which he penned while behind bars. The set, featuring the explosive...
  
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• Sara Bareilles & Josh Groban to Host 72nd Annual Tony Awards

  18-04-2018 17:42
  
  Fresh from their Tony-nominated Broadway debuts, Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will host the 72nd Annual Tony Awards on June 10 at Radio...
  
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