Music

The Roots Announce 30th Anniversary Shows for Do You Want More?!!!??!

The Roots are marking the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut 'Do You Want More?!!!??!' — one of hip-hop's foundational records — with special live anniversary concert shows.

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Reports: LiAngelo Ball Signs Def Jam Deal Worth Up to $13 Million

LiAngelo Ball — the middle Ball brother known for his viral 'Tweaker' hit — has reportedly signed a $13M deal with Def Jam Recordings, marking a major leap into music and brand partnerships.

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Balloonerism: A Film Based On The Album By Mac Miller

Mac Miller's posthumous Balloonerism album (releasing Jan. 17, 2025) is accompanied by a short film with $5 screenings in Pittsburgh, NYC, London, Berlin, and Sydney — all proceeds benefit the Mac Miller Fund.

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Mac Miller "5 Dollar Pony Rides"

Mac Miller's "5 Dollar Pony Rides" is now available for streaming.

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Doechii’s “Denial Is A River” Video

Doechii has released the official music video for "Denial Is A River," a standout track from her acclaimed mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal.

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Drake: "UMG and Spotify used bots and payola to make 'Not Like Us' seem popular"

Drake publicly accused Universal Music Group and Spotify of using bots and paid promotion to manufacture the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" during their rap beef.

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Kendrick Lamar's 'Squabble Up' Video

Kendrick Lamar released the music video for "Squabble Up," one of the standout tracks off his surprise album GNX. The video arrived days after GNX dropped without warning on November 22, 2024.

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The Honorable Shyne: A Journey from Hip-Hop to Politics

The Hulu documentary "The Honorable Shyne" chronicles Moses "Shyne" Barrow's remarkable journey from his rise in the Bad Boy hip-hop scene to becoming a leading political figure in Belize.

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Juls "Peace and Love"

Juls, the British-Ghanaian producer renowned for his innovative blend of Afrobeats, highlife, and R&B, just released his highly anticipated album Peace & Love

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The Dotty Show: SoundClash 2024

Dotty, Apple Music's high-energy British radio host, staged her annual Soundclash 2024 — a head-to-head DJ competition where curated sets determined the victor.

Culture

Wednesday Notes for August 28th, 2024

The Uristocrat Headlines for Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

Culture

Tuesday Notes for August 27th, 2024

The Uristocrat Headlines for Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.