Roddy Ricch returned this week with his sophomore studio LP Live Life Fast. Prior to dropping his new album, Ricch picked up a Platinum plaque and a Grammy Award as a feature on Nipsey Hussle’s 2019 single “Racks in the Middle.”
Many people view Nipsey Hussle as one of Roddy Ricch’s music industry mentors. The late Crenshaw, California native played a pivotal role in the rise of Ricch as an award-winning, chart-topping artist.
Roddy Ricch recently joined Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe for New Music Daily Radio to talk about the Live Life Fast project. The 23-year-old rhymer also discussed Nipsey Hussle’s legacy and the late rapper’s impact on the Los Angeles community.
“When you say he was impactful after, right? I feel like to the world, that was the case. But if you’re from LA or you’re from Compton, or you from Long Beach, this n#### was like… I know he probably wasn’t necessarily globally a ‘star’ star yet, but I just felt like being from here, we know,” Roddy Ricch told Zane Lowe.
Ricch added, “I remember Durk was like, ‘I’m Chicago Jay-Z.’ Nip was like LA Jay-Z. It wasn’t just a conversation thing. It was like an actual thing. Like he owned his masters. He’s buying up the block. Like you could catch him at your local gas station, like on the real, hopping out, Maybach, taking pictures with people’s mamas, people’s aunties, little n#####.”
Roddy Ricch continued his comments about Nipsey Hussle. Ricch said, “Like when you get all the hoods to just slide up on your store and you got the different religious groups pulling up. Like that ain’t normal for nobody. That’s like bigger than life and that’s the thing. I just feel like people ain’t really feel it until it was gone.”
Live Life Fast arrived today (December 17). The 18-track album features Future, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, Takeoff, Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla $ign, Alex Isley, Fivio Foreign, Lil Baby, and Gunna. Previously, Roddy Ricch dropped 2019’s Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocialwhich hosts the Diamond-certified “The Box.”
A brand new Aaliyah song is now available on DSPs. Fans can hear the late R&B singer’s vocals on a posthumous collaboration called “Poison.”
In addition to Aaliyah’s performance, “Poison” also features contemporary R&B superstar The Weeknd. DannyBoyStyles and Nick Lamb handled the track’s production.
Stephen “Static Major” Garrett is credited as a songwriter. Before he passed away in 2008, Static Major worked extensively with Aaliyah on her 2001 self-titled album as well as hit singles such as “Are You That Somebody?” and “Try Again.”
Earlier this year, Blackground Records 2.0 began adding projects from Aaliyah’s catalog to streaming services for the first time. In August, One In A Million broke into the Billboard 200 chart’s Top 10 twenty-five years after its initial release.
Aaliyah followed on September 10. The former #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart returned to the Top 20 region in September. Aaliyah’s third studio LP climbed back to #13.
The Romeo Must Die soundtrack, which hosts Aaliyah’s Hot 100 chart-topping “Try Again” song, made its way to streamers in September too. Plus, 2002’s I Care 4 U and 2005’s Ultimate Aaliyah compilations arrived a month later.
Megan was scheduled to appear at the event in Atlanta last night (Dec. 16) but had to withdraw after receiving the news that her crew had been exposed to the virus.
“We recently learned a few members on my team have been exposed to COVID,” Meg wrote. “While I tested negative today, I’m not feeling well, and as a safety precaution, I won’t be able to perform at Jingle Ball in Atlanta tonight. I’m extremely disappointed to let my hotties down. Hoping to feel better tomorrow.”
Coincidently, earlier this month Megan Thee Stallion linked with Jimmy Fallon and Ariana Grande to create a COVID-era Christmas song. Fallon told Grande he needed a rapper, so she reached out to the “Big Ole Freak” hitmaker. “Are you kidding me? Ariana and Jimmy,” came the reply from Megan. “My two besties? Let’s do it.”
Fallon wanted to create something festive and cheerful following the doom and gloom of the pandemic. He explained, “I wanted to write something reflecting on how tough it was for everyone last year during the holidays and that it’s gonna get better.”
“If we can get people to go get the booster or get the vaccine, that’d be amazing,” he added. “If not, hopefully it just makes people smile and have a good time.”
Elsewhere this week it was reported that Megan Thee Stallion has signed a mega-deal with Netflix. “Venturing into production is the next step in my journey as an entrepreneur,” she said of the deal. “I can’t wait to bring all my ideas to life and for my Hotties to watch.”
Listen To Jimmy Fallon ft. Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion – It Was A…(Masked Christmas) Below
However, “Rumors” quickly fell down the Hot 100. It only remained on the rankings for seven weeks. In comparison, Lizzo’s breakout hit “Truth Hurts” peaked at #1 and had a 42-week chart life.
A Twitter fan account reported that “Rumors” surpassed 90 million streams on Spotify since its release in August. Another user questioned why some critics are calling Lizzo’s record the “worst song of 2021.”
In response, Lizzo tweeted, “I don’t think [people] know the difference between ‘bad’ music & non-viral music these days. They equate virality [with] quality & that’s just not true😇.”
The vocalist born Melissa Viviane Jefferson continued, “When I play this song live thousands of [people] scream the words. I’m getting plaques for ‘Rumors’ 🤑. Viral does NOT = successful YALL😘.”
According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s website, Lizzo and Cardi B’s “Rumors” is currently certified Gold. The collaboration was also nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer, losing to “Butter” by BTS.
50 Cent’s “Queen Nazinga” follows the journey of a young princess into a feared warrior queen who wages a 40-year war against the Portuguese slavers subjugating her people. Nzinga sacrifices everything, eventually seizing the crown to become the first-ever female ruler.
Fiddy announced the show via social media, likening the drama to the epic historical action film “300.”
“If you liked the movie 300 your gonna love this,” 50 Cent captioned the post. “I’m turning it up notch.🔥NZINGA🔥 @moabudu GLG🚦GreenLightGang #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi”
He also revealed “American Gods’” Yetide Badaki will star in the main role. While sharing a picture of the stunning actress he wrote, “You know Yetide from American God’s. I’m not playing around out here.”
A further post revealed creator, head writer, and executive producer of the Starz series “Spartacus” Steven S. DeKnight was also on board. “If you liked Spartacus you going to love Nzinga,” wrote 50 Cent. “’m not bullshiting,” he added.
Meanwhile, Yetide Badaki spoke on the importance of the project.
“It has been a long held dream of mine to bring the story of Nzinga to the screen. Her courage, determination and passion resonated from the moment I laid eyes on historical depictions of the legendary queen,” said Badaki. “I am thrilled by Starz’ continued commitment to much needed stories about and by historically excluded voices and the deeply talented team being built to share this epic narrative with the world.”
“I can’t believe twitch can just ban you without any proof or explanation. This doesn’t feel right. I gotta sue these people,” tweeted Soulja Boy on December 15.
He later added, “I need the best lawyer money can buy dm me I got millions I wanna sue twitch I feel like they racist they ban me without no explanation I will not stand for this.”
Additionally, Soulja Boy called on his 5.4 million Twitter followers to refrain from using Twitch as a protest. Another one of his tweets simply read, “#BoycottTwitch #TwitchisRacist.”
Now Soulja Boy is retracting his comments about the company. The 31-year-old southerner returned to Twitter in order to apologize to the Amazon subsidiary.
“Just spoke with Twitch I would like to send an apology to the entire staff and community. It’s their decision, let’s just see what happens. Thanks for your support 🙏🏾💯,” posted Soulja Boy on Thursday.
The “We Fly High” rapper took to Instagram to share a snippet of some new music from his forthcoming album. He teased the track with a customary “inside the studio” video with producer, Hitmaka. According to Jim Jones, the project could be on its way soon.
“But when I drop this @hitmaka album it’s really gone b a problem,” he wrote. “We almost finish @empire.”
Hitmaker Reveals Jim Jones New Album Titled “Prime 112”
However, it was Hitmaka who revealed the provocative name of the album, in a tweet that has since been deleted. According to him, the project shares the name of the restaurant where Jones and Gibbs had their alleged alteration, “Prime 112.”
“Jim Jones & Hitmaka ALBUM “Prime 112.” Feats – Jeremih, Ty$, Steff London, Benny The Butcher, Conway, Trav, Pleasure P, Ball Greazy, Tink & A FEW MORE HAVE CANT TALK ABOUT.”
Fans were quick to spot that the album is titled after the spot where Jim Jones and Freddie Gibbs got into an alleged fight and pointed this out. According to Hitmaka, formerly known as Yung Berg, he has no issue with Gibbs and is just doing his job.
“Lmao now Yung Berg s####### on @FreddieGibbs Damn…” one user wrote.
“No I’m not that’s my n####,” Hitmaka responded. “Don’t none of this s### got anything to do with me AT ALL I’m just making songs and ain’t 1 diss on the project. So let that go.”
No I’m not that’s my n####. Don’t none of this s### got anything to do with me AT ALL I’m just making songs and ain’t 1 diss on the project. So let that go
The controversial media personality had already addressed the rumored altercation on his twitch show. He said while Jim Jones “rolls with some real n#####, Freddie Gibbs “is just like me. A Twitter n####.”
Freddie Gibbs is yet to speak on the situation, though he did post a video the day after whatever happened with Jim Jones showing off his unblemished face.
The BeyHive lost its collective mind Thursday night (Dec 16.) when the superstar singer joined the video-sharing platform. While she is yet to share her first post, Bey’s official account amassed more than 70,000 followers in the first few hours.
@Beyoncé TikTok
While many eagerly anticipated Queen Bey’s first post, others were concerned that she would only be using the account for promotion for Ivy Park, her clothing label.
“Beyoncé waking up to 1 million followers on TikTok knowing damn well she’s only releasing an Ivy Park teaser:”
Meanwhile, the fashion designer dropped another fresh set of images from the “HALLS of IVY” collection earlier this week. Rocking a matching houndstooth set, the multihyphenate accessorized the look with Louis Vuitton shades.
“Beyoncé joining TikTok can only mean that her new era is gonna be TikTok friendly. We’re getting choreo and mainstream ! Y’all not ready… She’s coming.”
Beyoncé joining TikTok can only mean that her new era is gonna be TikTok friendly. We're getting choreo and mainstream ! Y'all not ready… She's coming.
“The way I turned ON all the possible notifications in Tiktok just for Beyoncé. I have no time for that app except for Queen Bey. Honeybee”
The way I turned ON all the possible notifications in Tiktok just for Beyoncé. I have no time for that app except for Queen Bey. 🐝 pic.twitter.com/by6pYO9ZyG
Music and fashion have always offered mutual support. Hip-hop music, mostly enjoyed by younger generations, tends to bring new fashion trends in-game. From multi-finger rights, gold necklaces, and sunglasses, up to tennis shoes, hoodies, flannel over shirts, and large spectacles – these are all good examples of classic hip hop fashion.
And while many of the basics are present, new fashion hip hop trends are already present or announced for the upcoming 2022. Many contemporary hip-hop performers and artists lead the trends. From oversized pants with huge pockets and military elements to neon-bright colors and tons of accessories – we will be seeing all of this in the upcoming year. But to put in a context, there are a few trends that will be big throughout 2022:
Every Color is On
Conventional wisdom in the fashion world is that if you select one print, the next thing you do is to balance it with subtle solids and neutral pieces. Now, many performers and show-goers are bringing the opposite: they are wearing all at once. Their boldest, brightest, and probably most beloved prints, all are worn at once. That being said, crimson, sky, burgundy, olive, and citron; all these colors will be highly present in the 2022 collections, painting streets with tons of bright and noticeable colors.
Accessories on a Different Level
Every fashion trend, just like every music genre, brings its recognizable accessories. The hip-hop world, for the past few years, and moving even stronger in 2022, has been doing some fashionable fun – bringing pearls to the scenes. For hundreds of years, pearls have been exclusively considered the classic women’s accessory. But now, singers, rappers, and actors have been embracing pearl necklaces with many different outfits. From sleek fancy suits to everyday tees and cool athleisure. Be ready to see pearls more and more into the men’s world.
Denim Still Goes Strong
Denim had a strong part of the classic trends in the 90s and 2000s. From trucker hats to oversized jeans, there is almost no picture where you will not see denim. Two decades later, the denim is once again walking strong, though mostly in the form of skinny jeans, ripped jeans, or even acid wash jeans. With 2022 in front of our doors, denim will be additionally present in more hip-hop videos, fashion catwalks, and of course, the streets.
Sleeveless Fashion
Tank tops have always been present in the hip-hop world. But now, sweater vests are also coming back, but not only in that monochrome and simple form. From shades of blue and green mixed with pink and gold, up to tight pieces layered on T-shirts. Sleeveless might not be the most common yet, but it will be far more present than before.
As you see, a lot of fashion trends are coming back. And while fashion history might not fully repeat itself, check your wardrobe if you are still keeping those 90s favorite pieces of clothes.
Roddy Ricch has dropped his sophomore album titled “LiveLifeFast.”
The 25-song project features appearances from Future, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla Sign, Gunna, Fivio Foreign, Bibi Bourelly, Takeoff, and Alex Isley.
Ricch collaborated with Nip on Grammy Award-winning “Racks in the Middle” with Hit-Boy back in February 2019. The single was Nipsey’s last before he was shot and killed on March 31, 2019
During an interview, the Compton rapper opened up about the first time he met Nipsey.
“I met him plenty of times, before anything,” Roddy Ricch told Variety. “He’d be in the streets for real. If he was certain places and you see him, he’d say what’s up. It wasn’t the Marathon store at the time but that shopping center, I believe something was going on in that neighborhood and I met him as a young kid. Always seen him around. As I got older and grown into my own, then the relationship created. I was maybe 18 when I officially hung out with him, then just grew from there.”
He continued, “Just in his actions, he really put his people in positions to win. Everybody around him felt the sense of needing to hustle and succeed, and that was a great attribute to have as a person. Or you can drive people around you to have added attributes to their personality, that’s a good characteristic. Not a lot of people can do that, when you can make other people shine greater than your light.”
“Spiderman: No Way Home” is the latest entry in the Spiderman film franchise and the third installment in the Jon Watts-directed trilogy. This has been one of the year’s most anticipated films and I can confidently say that it more than lives up to the lofty expectations that were set upon it. Because of the sheer amount of surprises in this film, I will keep the synopsis VERY vague and cover nothing more than what has been seen in the trailers.
This film takes place in the broader MCU and picks up right from the end of 2019’s “Spiderman: Far From Home”. If you recall, by the end of that film, Spiderman’s true identity of Peter Parker has been revealed to the public and has caused quite the predicament for our web slinging hero. Because of publicized attention and scrutiny he and anyone associated with him is now receiving, Peter desires for a way to somehow remove his revealed identity from the subconsciousness of the masses and make them forget who he truly is: Enter Dr. Strange.
Peter asks the Sorcerer to cast a spell that will somehow make people forget his true identity that was revealed. After some persuasion, Dr. Strange agrees to cast a spell for this purpose but there is a mishap in its execution. This mishap unknowingly leads to the opening of other universes which leads to the arrival of a certain group of villanous characters from the previous two Spiderman film franchises aka the multiverse. Spiderman now finds himself confronted against a set of mysterious villians he has no knowledge of but who all appear to be very familiar with him. After being transported into the MCU as we know it, this set of villians begin to wreak havoc, chaos and ultimately force Peter to confront and embrace what it truly means to be “Spiderman.”
I found “Spiderman: No Way Home” to be an amazing “event level” film that brings together the Spiderman film franchises in a much greater way than I ever imagined! With so many unique elements, characters, and concepts to juggle, it would have been easy for this film to feel convoluted and jumbled. However, director Jon Watts found a way to make this film feel very streamlined with elements of rich storytelling, strong character development, heartfelt emotion, stunning action, nostalgia and more! The movie has a lengthy 2.5 hour runtime, but the time honestly seems to fly by as the engrossing story keeps you invested as it builds to its amazing third act crescendo.
In terms of the performances, the recoccuring cast of characters from the previous two films step their game up here and are given much more to do. Zendaya’s role as Peter’s love interest, “MJ”, carries much more weight in this film and Marissa Tomei is also given a much more substantial role as “Aunt May”. Jon Favreau returns as ‘Happy” and to the delight of many long time fans, the great J.K. Simmons reprises his role of “J. Jonah Jameson” from the Sam Raimi trilogy. However, the film’s lead, Tom Holland, is the true anchor of the film and continues to excel in the role of “Peter Parker/Spiderman”
“No Way Home” finds Holland’s “Peter Parker” appearing much more grounded and mature in this latest outing. Holland’s performance here shows tremendous range and he completely rises to the occasion of handling the more darker and emotional aspects of the story. In addition, the chemistry he shares with his co-stars Zendaya and Jacob Batalon (“Ned”) has never been better and simply feels much more organic this go around. Lastly, the performances of the actors playing the aforementioned villians seen in the trailers are all excellent with one particular performance by a veteran actor of this Superhero franchise being the ultimate standout (you’ll know what I mean!). I wish I could say more about the film’s performances overall but some things are better left to be seen for yourselves!
If I had any criticisms to point out, it would be that sometimes the film’s intended humor was hit or miss. Other than that, perhaps the pacing of the film’s first act can seem slow at times as there is a lot of necessary exposition to set up the story. However, once the premise is set and we arrive at the film’s second act, the film’s intensity continues to increase which leads us to both a shocking & amazing action-packed third act finale!
Overall, the third entry of this trilogy is a fun, fulfilling and extremely rewarding Spiderman film that is sure to please audiences and die hard fans of this beloved character. The action set pieces are all well executed and the visual presentation of Spiderman heroics throughout are stunning to look at. With this entry, Director Jon Watts has delivered a CLASSIC Superhero film that also acts as the ultimate love letter and tribute to all of the previous Spiderman films that came before it. While there are many nostalgic moments to be found here with callbacks to the films of old, make no mistake about it, this film will also have lasting effects on the MCU and Sony’s “Spiderverse” going forward.
“Spiderman: No Way Home” honestly left me in awe and can certainly be viewed as the “Endgame” of this Spiderman Trilogy in terms of the story, scale, characters and sheer amount of spectacle and well earned fan service moments in its third act finale. Featuring a brilliant score by Michael Giacchino, heartwarming moments that will make you laugh & cry, breathtaking action, and high stakes throughout, this film is one entertaining thrill ride that comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Also, be sure to stick around as the movie contains two post credit scenes which gives fans a glimpse and preview of things to come in the near future – Enjoy!
Editor’s note:
We can confirm this Henny swigging, Tim-wearing New York Spider-Man is not in the movie.
If you thought reality television has run its course… you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Quality Control, the label responsible for bringing to the world Lil Yachty, Migos, and the City Girls, has just struck a deal with producers of “Catfish” and “Celebrity Game Face” to make unscripted television shows and aims to breathe new life into the industry with innovative programming.
According to Deadline, the label has connected with Critical Content productions to unscripted series for its roster.
Musical acts, like those previously mentioned (add in Lil Baby) and athletes like New Orleans Saints’ Alvin Kamara and Detroit Lions’ D’Andre Swift, will have shows crafted around their personalities and fanbase.
On this show, the “Bad and Boujee” rapper visited community basketball courts across the nation to link athletes, artists, and activists to promote positive causes.
The first project after the official partnership will be a show called “Equal Justice.”
This show will have Hip-Hop’s most celebrated stars use their resources and clout to get quality lawyers for defendants who need them —hoping to better secure more fair trials for those who have struggled to find top-notch representation.
What kind of shows would you like to see from Coach K and CEO Pee?
Doja Cat has indicated she will no longer work with music producer Dr. Luke.
The rapper/singer worked alongside the 48-year-old, real name Lukasz Gottwald, on her hit songs “Say So,” “Best Friend,” and “Kiss Me More.”
But in an interview for the January 2022 issue of Rolling Stone, Doja Cat – also known as Amala Dlamini – discussed her music with Dr. Luke and revealed that she no longer has the “need” to work with him.
“It’s whatever. I don’t think I need to work with him again. I don’t think I need to work with him in the future. I know that,” she told the outlet. “I think it was definitely nice of me to work with him.”
Elsewhere in the conversation, Doja Cat noted that she hadn’t collaborated with Dr. Luke “in a very long time” and insinuated he played a minor role in the song production process.
“I haven’t worked with him in a very long time,” the 26-year-old continued. “A lot of those songs were… There’s s**t that he’s credited for, where I’m like, ‘Hmm, I don’t know, I don’t know if you did anything on that.'”
Dr. Luke has not yet responded to Doja Cat’s comments.
Big Boi and Polo G are among the Hip Hop artists booked for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2022.
ABC announced its L.A. Party lineup for the 50th anniversary of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Thursday. Big Boi, Polo G, French Montana and Macklemore are some of the notable acts scheduled to perform at the event in Los Angeles.
Big Boi will be joined by fellow Dungeon Family member Sleepy Brown to perform the hit single “The Way You Move.” The duo will also perform the song “Animalz” from their Big Sleepover album.
Polo G is set to join Mae Muller for a performance of their collaboration “Better Days.” The Columbia Records rapper will perform his singles “Rapstar” and “Smooth Criminal” as well.
French Montana will be performing his tracks “FWMGAB” and “Unforgettable.” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are also on board for a set featuring their songs “Next Year” and “Can’t Hold Us.”
Other artists booked for the L.A. Party include Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Don Omar and OneRepublic. New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will also feature a special hometown performance by Daddy Yankee in Puerto Rico.
Ciara is hosting the L.A. Party portion of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. And Big Boi’s not the only Hip Hop veteran involved as D-Nice will be deejaying the festivities.
The 50th anniversary of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern on December 31. Find more information about the upcoming special here.
Rapping about the harsh realities of the Dirty South, Rxalu Loaded glorifies the hustle, notoriety, and unique individuals he encourages day-to-day maneuvering through Texas, incorporating trap and unapologetic storytelling with personal experiences. Loaded has undoubtedly placed himself on the mainstream landscape as a prominent figure in Texas rap and earned his credentials in the industry as a whole. Originally produced by his popular persona and underground music, Loaded solidified early recognition from the masses, regional heavyweights, and more. Check out his latest music video for “Hooper Dreams”.
Heavy metal music made its way into the music scene in the 1960s, and since then, many American musicians have modified this genre into more lucid forms. Although pop and hip hop continues to rock the mainstream industry, some old-school music fans still prefer metal. Romana Snijder is a modern musician who is reviving this genre with subtle undertones of R&B and EDM. She shot to fame after blowing up the internet with her debut single “Leaving Behind” in 2018. Since then, the young artist has been storming the music scene in Los Angeles.
Romana left home at 16 to pursue her dream of becoming a model in New York. After failing miserably to make a mark in the modeling industry, she was left with no option but to live on the streets for six months. Things started getting better after she got a job at a local pub, where she discovered her passion for music. Romana was quick to make important connections that helped her navigate the industry. She got her first lessons in music from some musicians and DJs who frequented the pub. Gradually, Romana became unstoppable in her craft.
After garnering huge positive attention from her debut single, Romana rolled out 4 back-to-back hit singles and an album in 2019. Her debut album 12 AM has 6 mesmerizing tracks that reflect her electrifying energy and mastery over melodies. The songs “I Want More” and “Dance With Me” from her album became a roaring success on digital media platforms, earning over 2 million views in just a week. Romana showcased her best in metal music with her high-energy, hard-hitting notes. She then deftly transcends to a harmonious tune with a subtle touch of R&B. Her songs became trending tracks on various digital music platforms. They also became popular party numbers at pubs, bars, and clubs.
After a series of accomplishments with several projects, Romana was flooded with offers to perform live. Just when she decided to embark on a new venture with live shows and concerts, her career suffered a huge setback. With the onset of the pandemic, live shows and events were postponed, leaving many musicians jobless almost overnight. Romana was one of them. Her loneliness and the idle situation took a toll on her mental health to the extent that Romana started believing her career had ended. She soon recollected her confidence and thought of connecting with her fans through social media.
Romana started live-streaming her music on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. She also uploaded several music videos on YouTube, gaining back her stardom after a 4-month hiatus. In April 2021, Romana rolled out another single in collaboration with DJ TY, the artist who assisted Romana during her days struggling while working at the pub. The song “Give It Back” topped several music charts in America and even ranked on the Billboard charts.
Currently, Romana is working on numerous upcoming projects. Some are in collaboration with other renowned artists while others are independent tracks. she wants to be a musician with a purpose by conveying a message to her listeners through music. Romana wants to inspire people to follow their goals by sharing excerpts from her life through her songs. This message has always resonated with her audience, so she plans to continue until her last breath.
A cause of death has been determined for the 10 victims who died in the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences revealed all 10 people died from compression asphyxia. Medical examiners released their findings in a report on Thursday.
According to the National Library of Medicine, compression asphyxia is caused when external pressure on the body prevents respiration. The deceased victims were among the hundreds injured during a deadly crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival.
An additional contributory cause of death was listed for one of the victims, Mirza Danish Baig. The 27-year-old man also suffered from the combined effects of cocaine, methamphetamine and ethanol.
Well over 300 lawsuits have been filed against Travis Scott and the festival’s organizer Live Nation. Survivors and the families of the victims are seeking billions of dollars in damages.
In an interview with Charlamagne Tha God, Travis Scott said he didn’t know anyone died or suffered severe injuries until after the concert. He also addressed his level of responsibility for the tragedy.
“I have a responsibility to figure out what happened here,” he said. “I have a responsibility to figure out the solution. And hopefully, this takes a first step for us as artists — having that more insight of what’s going on.”
Music is the soul of the universe, which Plato described as a “moral law.” Every person has their unique definition of music inspired by their experiences with it. According to Anil Dobani, music gives wings to life. Your imagination is the only boulder in your way when it comes to music.
In his exploration of music as an art form and part of everyday life, Anil Dobani has found that music gives flight to the human imagination. You can build and rebuild scenarios fuelled by the melody, lyrics, and instruments in a song. “Music fuels imagination about life and everything around us,” he says.
Anil Dobani has explored the world through music. In his view, music is meant to be enjoyed in every form available. His notion that music gives wings to life means that you can travel through music, love, grow and experience parts of life you’d never come close to otherwise. Life as we know it is pretty challenging, and music provides a warm escape to where everything is perfect, even if for the duration of a song.
Through his love for the art form, Anil Dobani inspires young people to explore their musical tastes. He teaches them to live and spread their wings through music. “Music is also a sure way to experience healing, music therapy being proven to relieve stress and uplift mood,” says Anil.
Moreover, it is possible to paint a clearer picture of a situation with music. So many aspects of life take off with music, and Anil is especially excited about the impacts of music on our brains. “Music improves our memory and learning and helps us express our emotions better,” he says. According to Anil, when feelings remain bottled, they can explode in the wrong way; music can help you express yourself creatively and less destructively.
A lot of research has been conducted over the years on classical music and its benefits. And even as the benefits continue to be highlighted, Anil Dobani recommends that everyone work towards discovering their own musical taste. “Find the genre that gives wings to your life, and life will never be the same,” he concludes.
Music is the one thing you can turn to in any situation and find just the right comfort from it. Whether you’re celebrating your joys or drowning your sorrows, music is a non-judgmental source of deeper understanding. Sasha Goat, creator of popular singles such as “Kangaroo” and “Keep It Hot,” goes as far as describing music as an invisible line that connects hearts and uplifts souls.
Music is a shared part of human existence that you will find in all cultures. Sasha Goat, whose most recent track is the fan-favorite “Just Jessie,” states that listening to music impacts everyone. It can help you make sense of complex feelings and reframe your perspective on various aspects of life. For most people, their choice of music is what they can relate to, based on what they are going through in life.
Do you have songs that you listen to when you are happy? Sad? In love? Heartbroken? In all these instances, music helps uplift your soul and brighten your mood. Music therapy has been used for a long time to help people. This is because it holds the power to interpret your unexplainable thoughts and help you confront emotions that you tend to hide from.
Sasha Goat believes that a lot of what humans go through would be compounded into catastrophic measures without music. At the same time, we would have no ability to relate to others or connect to people from different parts of the world. Researchers have found that music helps reduce pain and anxiety. Imagine if there was no music!
The reason why music can connect hearts and uplift souls is its universality. Music is not bound by time or space. It doesn’t conform to societal pressures and social norms. Music is timeless and can be felt and understood by all, regardless of the differences in language and heritage.
Every day, music is healing souls and connecting hearts. That is why couples have a favorite song and you can become instant friends with someone just from their music taste. Sasha Goat reminds us of what Plato said about music: it gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.
Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, a founding member of The Roots, passed away on Thursday.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia’s 6 ABC, The Roots’ longtime bassist died from multiple myeloma, which is a form of blood cancer. He was 62.
Leonard “Hub” Hubbard had been battling multiple myeloma since 2007. His step-daughter India Owens said he was in remission until last month.
Hubbard’s wife Stephanie brought her husband to the hospital after his health took a turn for the worse on Wednesday night. She was unable to stay with him in the hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I was called to the hospital,” she told Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate. “They told me what had happened that he had passed. I went to the hospital and was able to sit with him.”
Hubbard joined The Roots in 1992 when they were still known as Square Roots. He played on all of their albums spanning from their debut, 1993’s Organix, to their first LP for Def Jam, 2006’s Game Theory.
The veteran bassist left the group after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. He played with The Roots on a handful of occasions following his departure.
In 2016, Hubbard sued Questlove, Black Thought and The Roots’ manager Shawn Gee for allegedly not paying him what he was owed as a co-owner of the band. His wife told Philadelphia’s 6 ABC the suit still hasn’t been settled.
