Archive | May, 2016

Universal Zulu Nation Changes Leadership After Afrika Bambaataa Allegations

The Universal Zulu Nation announced Friday that they have undergone extensive changes in their leadership a month after its founder and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa was accused of sexually abusing a teenager in the early Eighties. “As part of this restructure ALL accused parties and those accused of covering up the current allegations of… Source: RollingStone Link: Universal Zulu […]

Prince's Family: 'There Has Been No Memorial, Funeral or Tribute Service'

Two weeks after Prince was remembered by a small group of family, friends and musicians at a private memorial ceremony held at his Paisley Park compound, the singer’s family issued a statement noting that no “authorized” service has taken place yet. “We would like everyone to know that, contrary to previous and current… Source: RollingStone Link: Prince's […]

5 Things We Learned at Neil Young's 'Earth' Album Preview

Minutes before the arrival of Neil Young, a woman and a young boy each carried a fistful of burning sage and waved the smoking embers around a microphone outside the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Young was there Friday night to preview his new environmentally conscious album, Earth, for… Source: RollingStone Link: 5 Things […]

Radiohead Vinyl Reissue Coming This Spring

This spring is proving to be an exciting season for Radiohead fans. Following close on the heels of this weekend’s digital release of their new album, the band’s discography will be reissued on vinyl later this month.  As Pitchfork reports, XL Recordings will be releasing new vinyl editions of Pablo Honey,… Source: RollingStone Link: Radiohead […]

Prince DNA Will Be Tested to Ward Off False Heirs

A Minnesota judge has ordered for a sample of Prince’s blood to be analyzed to determine his DNA pattern. Judge Kevin Eide ordered the analysis Friday in the wake of people coming forth, claiming to be heirs of the artist, according to Minneapolis StarTribune. Additionally, the judge said that anyone who… Source: RollingStone Link: Prince DNA […]

Weekend Rock Question: What Is Drake's Best Song?

After two years of teasing his fourth official album, Drake finally unleashed Views — formerly known as Views From the 6 — on his fans. Even though it’s been three years since his last official, full-length album, Drake has been anything but silent. Last year alone, he released two surprise,… Source: RollingStone Link: Weekend Rock […]

Watch Dua Lipa's Steamy 'Hotter Than Hell' Video

Rising British pop star Dua Lipa has debuted the dark, sexy video for her new single “Hotter Than Hell.” The track follows previous singles “Be the One” and “Last Dance.” Emil Nava directed the clip, which was shot in a London warehouse. The video features the 20-year-old posing and singing in… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Hear Yasiin Bey's Pleading New Song 'Dec 99th – N.A.W.'

Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, has released a new song called “Dec 99th – N.A.W.” The new music follows on the heels of his arrest early this year in South Africa for allegedly violating local immigration laws, which included being accused of using a fraudulent “world passport” when he was… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Yasiin […]

Watch Fifth Harmony's Playful 'Write on Me' Video

Fifth Harmony debuted the simple, black-and-white clip for new single “Write on Me.” Their sophomore album, 7/27, will be released on May 27th. In the clip, the women are in separate shots, soloing on the power ballad and dancing in front of gray backgrounds after they transform from sketches of their silhouettes into their actual… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]