Posts made in June 2020

John Legend Reveals Track List

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John Legend reveals BIGGER LOVE cover and track list

EGOT winner John Legend has revealed the cover and track list to his new album BIGGER LOVE which will release June 19 via Columbia Records.

“I’m so excited to introduce my new album Bigger Love to the world. Here’s the album cover painted by brilliant artist Charly Palmer. Swipe for the track list, including my amazing featured guests. This project has been a labor of love for me, something I’ve spent over a year conceiving and creating. I poured my heart and soul into these songs and collaborated with some incredibly gifted co-writers, producers and musicians.

The songs are inspired by the loves of my life: my wife, my family and the rich tradition of black music that has made me the artist I am.

All of these songs were created prior to the world being rocked by a pandemic, prior to the latest police killings in the U.S. that sent so many to the streets in protest. During these painful times, some of us may wonder if it’s ok to laugh or dance or be romantic. Lately, the images of black people in the media have been showing us with knees on our necks, in mourning, or expressing our collective outrage. We feel all those emotions.

But It’s important for us to continue to show the world the fullness of what it is to be black and human. Through our art, we are able to do that. This album is a celebration of love, joy, sensuality, hope, and resilience, the things that make our culture so beautiful and influential.

I’m under no illusion that music can save the world or solve the world’s problems, but I’ve always turned to music to help me through tough times and I know many of you have done the same. That’s why I couldn’t wait to release this album to the world. I debuted in 2004 with an album called Get Lifted. And now, as we enter the summer of 2020, I hope this new album can get you lifted again, fill your hearts pandemic, prior to the latest police killings in the U.S. that sent so many to the streets in protest. During these painful times, some of us may wonder if it’s ok to laugh or dance or be romantic. Lately, the images of black people in the media have been showing us with knees on our necks, in mourning, or expressing our collective outrage. We feel all those emotions.

I’m under no illusion that music can save the world or solve the world’s problems, but I’ve always turned to music to help me through tough times and I know many of you have done the same. That’s why I couldn’t wait to release this album to the world. I debuted in 2004 with an album called Get Lifted. And now, as we enter the summer of 2020, I hope this new album can get you lifted again, fill your hearts with love and inspiration, give you something to dance to, something to hold hands to, something to make love to. A week from today, on June 19, I invite you to experience a Bigger Love.” BIGGER LOVE was Executive Produced by Raphael Saadiq.

For more information, please visit Legend’s website here.

About John Legend
Multiplatinum artist John Legend has garnered eleven Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making Legend the first African-American man to earn an EGOT. Legend has released six celebrated albums including, Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), and A Legendary Christmas (2018). Legend starred in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in 2018, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special and nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited Series). Legend joined “The Voice” for Season 16 (2019), winning with his mentee Maelyn Jarmon and is currently a judge on Season 18. John is a partner in Get Lifted Film Co., serving as an Executive Producer for “Southern Rites,” “United Skates,” WGN America’s “Underground,” and films “Southside with You” and “La La Land.” As a philanthropist, Legend initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015 to change the national conversation surrounding our country’s misguided criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration.

WestsideJhitt – Martin & Gina

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Up-and-coming rapper WestsideJhitt has released his debut single “Martin & Gina.”

Much of WestsideJhitt’s resiliency and passion for speaking on his trials and tribulations can be traced back to his upbringing. Raised in the westside of Palm Beach, the son of two Haitian immigrants, he was always taught to go out and get it. Though he was born in 2001, Jhitt grew up listening to the generational icons of street rap: 2Pac, Boosie Badazz, and Jeezy. He first tried his own hand at rapping during middle school lunch breaks, beating on tables in the cafeteria and freestyling for his classmates.

It wasn’t until high school that Jhitt began to take music seriously. At 15, he started writing and recording songs about the violence and betrayal he saw in Palm Beach. One of his early songs, “Water Over Blood,” became a local hit, introducing listeners to Jhitt’s melodic delivery and heartfelt lyrics. “Whatever I was going through I just wrote about it and I still do,” he says. “Let’s say I get into and go through hard times with my family, I’ll write about it.”

In response to his growing local fame, Jhitt kept applying pressure, releasing three mixtapes in a year’s time. Last February, he released two songs — “Martin & Gina” and “Violent” — which have both surpassed three million plays on SoundCloud. They present two different sides of WestsideJhitt: “Martin & Gina” is a self-produced ballad, built around a piano melody that Jhitt would play in church growing up, while “Violent” is a melodic take on the dark side of street life. These releases showcased Jhitt’s unlimited potential, catapulting him to wider recognition and earning him a deal with 10K Projects. As Jhitt continues to build on his momentum, he’s dug deep into his own experiences to create catchy anthems and become one of South Florida’s most promising young voices.

Listen to “Martin & Gina” here.

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Mishaal Releases New Music from Quarantine

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Today, rising singer/songwriter Mishaal releases his new track and video for “I Don’t Wanna Wait For Summer.” Click HERE to watch/listen.

The DIY style video, shot by Mishaal’s cousin Sultan Tamer and his colleague Sam Schrag, shows Mishaal’s life throughout quarantine.

Mishaal released his breakout single, “Friends” ft. Powfu, last month. “Friends” was the first offering of new music from Mishaal in 2020, following his first release, “Arabian Knights,” last year.

Listen to “I Don’t Wanna Wait For Summer” and keep an eye out for more from Mishaal coming soon.

About Mishaal

Born (and raised) in Saudi Arabia to a Saudi father and Ecuadorian mother, Mishaal blends his diverse background to create incredible and unique pop music in English, Arabic, and Spanish. A multi-talented and multi-lingual artist, he also plays instruments, including the guitar. After Mishaal broke his arm in a freak accident at age nine, a doctor gifted Mishaal his own guitar to rehabilitate the arm back to health, as there were few physical therapy resources available. The guitar helped Mishaal maintain positivity and allowed him to fully realize his love for instruments and music. Mishaal had not been exposed to western music, and struggled with being bullied due to his diverse background. His uncle first introduced him to artists like Michael Jackson, Elvis, and Stevie Wonder through compilation CDs, which he purchased on trips to America for work, but it wasn’t until years later that he heard his first LP in full, Frank Ocean’s Blonded.

At age 12, Mishaal learned English through YouTube videos, and pursued better education at an international school in Jordan, where he was able to further explore his passion for computer science and eventually apply for colleges in the US. After being accepted by two prestigious universities: MIT for engineering, and NYU for the Clive Davis Institute, Mishaal decided his passion for music and the arts was the direction his heart was telling him to go in.

The world first heard from Mishaal in 2018 when he began uploading demos recorded at home with an Xbox microphone to his YouTube page. They immediately gained attention, amassed millions of views and streams on Spotify, and eventually led to many artists sampling his work.

In 2019, he followed up and posted his first official release “Arabian Knights” to SoundCloud along with a self-shot music video, which now has nearly 2.5 million views. It created an immediate buzz, and he began building a loyal fanbase. As he releases his first piece of new music in 2020, Mishaal will continue to win fans over with his incredible story; honest, relatable songwriting; and mesmerizing vocals.

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DaniLeigh New Video

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DaniLeigh drops music video for her single “Dominican Mami” featuring Five Foreign, via Def Jam Recordings. Danileigh tops one billion combined global streams for platinum singles “Lil Bebe” Remix featuring Lil Baby and “Easy” Remix featuring Chris Brown.

Watch “Dominican Mami” here and listen to the track here.

“DaniLeigh represents a generation of talent who’s successfully harnessed the power, breadth and access that the Internet can offer.”

“DaniLeigh is one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game”

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IRON MAN New Release

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TRUE METAL. HEAVY GRIT. IRON MAN.

IRON MAN goes back to basics in a new comic series from Christopher Cantwell, CAFU, and Alex Ross this fall!

This September, Tony Stark will be going back to basics and putting the MAN back in Iron Man!

Acclaimed writer and producer Christopher Cantwell (Doctor Doom, TV’s Halt and Catch Fire) and international superstar artist CAFU (Jane Foster: Valkyrie) will be bringing Marvel readers a new age of iron, including an all-new suit of armor designed by legendary Marvel painter Alex Ross. Don’t miss your first look at the series in the Iron Man #1 Trailer!

“I’m over the moon about getting a shot at writing the Golden Avenger. Since Bob Layton’s art in the 1980s captured my imagination as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by Iron Man, and in this new story run I’m aiming to explore the question: who should Iron Man be today? An angel? A god? Or just a humble man?” said Cantwell. “Tony’s going to try and strip the idea of Iron Man all the way down to its metal core, something that will constantly be at odds with his giant ego. We’ll see if he can truly keep his arrogant self-image in check, even as others with god complexes set their sights on the entire universe.”

Tony is putting away his high-tech toys and high-profile image so he can get his hands dirty again. But can he really lay that Stark-sized ego down?

Life isn’t always that simple, something that old friends and frustrating foes are quick to point out. If you strip a billionaire down to his bolts, does he run solid…or just overheat? For answers to these questions, along with a thrilling new era of rock-solid super-heroic action and adventure, do not miss IRON MAN #1 when it soars into comic shops this September!

Iron Man #1
Written by Christopher Cantwell
Art by CAFU
Wraparound cover art by Alex Ross

To find a comic shop near you, visit HERE!

About Marvel Entertainment:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit HERE.

Be Kind (Surf Mesa Remix)

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Surf Mesa first racked up streams and climbed the charts with his breakthrough hit “ily (i love you baby),” and only continues to reach new heights. Today, Astralwerks released “Be Kind” (Surf Mesa Remix), bringing an upbeat, summery warmth to Marshmello and Halsey’s global smash hit, which amassed over 100 million combined global streams in its first month of release.

Powell Aguirre, the 20-year-old electronic producer behind Surf Mesa, has been making bedroom beats since the 3rd grade. Influenced by ODESZA, Petit Biscuit and Kasbo, Surf Mesa brings a fresh, original perspective with beautiful melodies, warm drums and a dreamy-infinite atmosphere.

“I’ve looked up to Marshmello and Halsey for as long as I can remember. When they asked me to remix their song, ‘Be Kind,’ I knew I had to create something special,” he said.

Download/stream “Be Kind” (Surf Mesa Remix) HERE.

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Kaash Page Drops Jaded

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Kaash Paige released new single “JADED,” the second single from her upcoming debut album, Teenage Fever, Coming soon via Def Jam Recordings

“The woozy-sounding R&B songs produced by Grand Prairie’s Kaash Paige are reminiscent of artists like SZA and Kehlani. And that’s probably why Dallas music fans have flocked to her SoundCloud page to stream her singles thousands of times.”

“Buzzing R&B songbird out of Dallas… with a smooth blend of R&B and Pop”

“Kaash’s willingness to sing what’s on her heart makes Parked Car Convos a breezy and unique affair.”

“Paige’s debut project feels like eavesdropping on something incredibly special…listening to her music is like falling into a daydream while you watch the clouds in the sky go by.”

“One to watch”

“A gem… obsessed with this one”

Lil Baby The Bigger Picture

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Intro – News Voiceover “Protests continue amid a growing national outcry over the death of George Floyd (No Justice No Peace in the background), Last Night peaceful protests in Minneapolis escalated as demonstrators clashed with police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets. The main message that they have is that they want to see the officers involved, they want to see those officers arrested. A well-known Atlanta attorney says without the video of what happened, he doesn’t believe any district attorney would have brought any criminal charges against them.”

Trade my 4×4 for a G63 Ain’t no more free Lil Steve I gave them chance and chance and chance again I even done told them please I find it crazy the police will shoot you and know that you dead but still tell you to freeze Fucced up I seen what I seen I guess that mean hold him down if he say he can’t breath It’s too many mothers that grieving They killing us for no reason Been going on for too long to get even Throw us in cages like dogs and hyenas I went to court and they sent me to prison My mama was crushed when they said I can’t leaveFirst I was drunk then I sobered up quick when I heard all that time they gave to Taleeb He got a life sentence plus We just some products of our environment How the fucc they gone blame us You can’t fight fire with fire I know but at least we can turn up the flames some Every colored person ain’t dumb And all Whites not racist I be judging by the mind and heart I ain’t really into faces Fucced up the way that we livin is not getting’ better you gotta know how to survive Crazy I had to tell all of my loved ones to carry a gun when they going outside Stare in the mirror whenever you drive Overprotective, go crazy for mine You gotta pay attention to the signs Seems like the blind following the blind Thinking ‘bout everything that’s going on I boost security up in my home I’m with my kind if they right or they wrong I call him now he’ll pick up the phone And it’s 5 in the morning he waking up on it Tell them wherever I’m at then they comin’ I see blue lights, I get scared and start runnin’ That shit be crazy, they supposed to protect us Throw us in handcuffs and arrest us While they go home at night, that shit messed up Knowing we needed help, they neglect us Wondering who goin make them respect us I can see in your eye that you fed up Fuck around got my shot I won’t let up They know that we a problem together They know that we can storm any weather

Chorus

It’s bigger than Black and White It’s a problem with the whole way of life It can’t change overnight But we gotta start some whereMight as well gone ‘head start here We done had a hell of a year I’m goin make it count while I’m here God is the only man I fear

Verse 2

Fuck it I’m goin on the front line He goin bust yo’ ass if you come pass that gun line You know when the storm go away Then the sunshine U gotta put your head in the game When it’s crunch time I want all my sons to grow up to be monsters I want all my daughters to show out in public Seems like we losing our country But we gotta stand up for something So this what it comes to Every video I see on my conscious I got power now I gotta say somethin’ Corrupted police been the problem where I’m from But I would be lying if I said it was all of ‘em I didn’t do this for the trend I don’t follow them Altercations with the law, had a lot of ‘em People speaking for the people I’m proud of ‘em Stick together we can get it up out of ‘em I can’t lie like I don’t rap about killing and dope But I’m telling my youngins’ to vote I did what I did cuz I didn’t have no choice or no hope I was forced to just jump in and go This bullshit is all that we know But it’s time for a change Got time to be serious No time for no games We ain’t takin’ no more Let us go from them chains God bless their souls every one of the names

(Chorus)

Verse 3

They trainin’ officers to kill us They shootin’ protestors with these rubber bullets They regular people I know that they feel it These scars too deep to heal us What happen to covid Nobody remember it ain’t Makin sense I’m just here to vent It happened to one of yo people it’sdifferent, We get it, the system is wicked just learn how to pick it Knowledge is power, I swear I’m a witness I know that I’m gifted I won’t go too deep, cuz I’m scared they’ll get me I ain’t scared to admit it some shit I can’t mention It’s people who can, well here’s the chance I won’t take the stand But I’ll take a stand for what I believe Must not be breathing the air that I breathe You know the way that I bleed you can bleed I never been a fan of police But my neighborhood know I try to keep peace So it’s only right I get in the streets March for a reason not just on GP Our people died for us to be free Fuck do you mean This was a dream Now we got the power that we need to have They don’t want us with it and that’s why they mad

Chorus 2x

Ava Della Pietra New Song

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Back in December, 360 spotlighted singer/songwriter Ava Della Pietra’s beautiful and uplifting holiday song “Christmas Tonight,” saying it had “all the ingredients of a Christmas classic.” The preternaturally accomplished young artist began performing at age four and writing songs at age five, before starring in the original Broadway cast of School of Rock. “Christmas Tonight” saw a big response, with Tiger Beat Magazine calling it “one of the best holiday songs of 2019” and Newsday calling Ava a “rising star.”

Now, on the heels of that success, Ava is releasing her next single, “Optimist,” an inspiring new song about keeping a positive mindset. The song is one of forty that Ava has written, and one of ten already produced, to be featured on her debut EP, slated for release later this year. “I wrote ‘Optimist’ because there are a lot of problems that face society today,” she told American Songwriter. “No matter how hard it gets, we need to realize that we are one community, and together, we can have hope for a better future. With all the adversity, we must take action, rise above, and know that we will be alright. We all need a little optimism right now.” Listen to “Optimist” here.

We spoke to Ava about the inspiration behind “Optimist,” how she stays positive, and her plans for the rest of 2020.

360: Ava, thank you for chatting with us! Can you tell us a little more about “Optimist”? What inspired you to release it during this challenging time?

Ava Della Pietra: Of course! “Optimist” is all about overlooking the negatives and focusing on the positive aspects of everyday life, and just being hopeful. I think optimism is especially important during times like these, when people are experiencing a lot of frightening and difficult situations. I hope that my music can help everyone cope during this pandemic.

360: How do you stay optimistic when you are feeling down? Do you have any daily routines or rituals that help you stay focused and positive when things get tough?

Ava: If I am feeling frustrated or nervous, I usually blast out my favorite music and dance until I feel better. I talk a lot with my family and friends about anything that is bringing me down, and they usually have good advice on how to handle it. Also… I have two amazing dogs who are always there for me!

360: We hear a lot of different influences in “Optimist.” Who are some of your biggest musical inspirations? Who are your inspirations outside of music?

Ava: I love Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and many others. Outside of music, I am very inspired by a lot of female leaders such as Katherine Johnson, Marie Curie, and Jane Goodall.

360: You have had an incredible career for someone your age, both in theater and music. Do you have any recommendations for other people your age who are interested in becoming a recording artist?

Ava: I know that every kid hears this a thousand times, but work hard and follow your dreams. In my experiences, I try to have as much fun as possible with anything I’m doing. Since I know that this business can be stressful and you’re only a kid once, I try to bring out all the positive aspects of performing.

360: What’s next for you? Do you have plans to release more music or go on tour this year, after venues reopen?

Ava: Over the next year, I will be releasing various other original songs and I will continue to record new singles. I am looking forward to performing live again soon, and sharing my music with others face-to-face.

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DaBaby Releases BLM Remix

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DABABY’S RELEASES “ROCKSTAR (BLM REMIX)” FT. RODDY RICCH “ROCKSTAR” Reaches #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100

Amid the massive ongoing social justice movement, rap phenom DaBaby (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) has just released the Black Lives Matter Remix to his latest hit record, “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch. DaBaby opens the Seth In The Kitchen-produced track by recounting his own experiences. The timely remix features the Charlotte native’s undeniable flow with a hint of urgency as he announces that his community is “all fed up [and] coming back for everything.” The Grammy-nominated artist’s dedication extends beyond the recording studio as he hopes to utilize his platform and label, Billion Dollar Baby Ent., to help combat systemic racism. Listen to the remix HERE.

The “ROCKSTAR” remix coincides with news that the original cut has now earned DaBaby his first #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. The song, which does not yet have an accompanying visual, also reached #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop, Hot Rap Songs and Streaming Songs charts. “ROCKSTAR” appears on DaBaby’s sophomore album Blame it on Baby, which saw record-breaking success following its April release.

The album reached #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts. The 13-track project debuted on Spotify’s US Top 50 and includes appearances by Quavo, Future, Roddy Ricch, Ashanti, Megan Thee Stallion, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The album features production by DJ K.i.D, with additional production by Jetsonmade, London On Da Track and more. To date, Blame it on Baby has exceeded 916M global streams. Listen to the album HERE

DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR (feat. Roddy Ricch) – BLM Remix”

DaBaby’s Blame it on Baby eAlbum

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