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Kiana Led × Kehlani – Ur Best Friend

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KIANA LED RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR UR BEST FRIEND WITH KEHLANI

NEW ALBUM COMING SOON

Continuing to electrify the culture, platinum-selling Phoenix native and Los Angeles-based artist Kiana Led unveils the music video for her buzzing single Ur Best Friend with Kehlani via The Heavy Group/Republic Records today. GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B femme fatale Kehlani even directed the red-hot video herself, which features an appearance by Vic Mensa. You have to see it to believe it

Watch the music video for Ur Best Friend: HERE

Listen to Ur Best Friend: HERE

Right out of the gate, Ur Best Friend amassed nearly 2 million worldwide streams to date. In addition to plugs by HYPEBAE and more, UPROXX raved, Kiana and Kehlani bring their talents together. HotNewHipHop rated the song very hot and predicted it’s poised to climb the charts. SoulBounce dubbed it a sneaky link anthem for Summer 2021, and Revolt praised how they fuse their R&B talents together effortlessly in the new track about giving into temptation.

On the track, a throwback beat simmers in the background with skittering cymbals, airy keys, and head-nodding bass. Kiana’s voice wraps around this thick soul smoke as Kehlani counters with a show stopping turn of her own. Together, these two R&B femme fatales turn up with a scorching and sizzling collaboration punctuated by raw soul. Be on the lookout for the premiere of the music video.

It paves the way for her next album coming very soon. She’s kept busy this year with collaborations with G-EAZY, THEY., Niko Walters, D-Nice, and Femme It Forward, flexing her dynamic diversity.

It all sets the stage for the release of Kiana’s new album this fall!

ABOUT KIANA LED

Kiana Led is way more than an R&B singer. Her poetic lyrics (set to an alluring blend of early classic R&B, soul, pop, hip-hop, and singer/songwriter genre) and relatability have led to notable success, including the platinum-certified EX from 2018’s breakout Selfless EP, and hits like Mad At Me and Chocolate feat. Ari Lennox and achieved nearly 2 billion streams globally.

KIKI, her self-described coming of age debut album, bowed in the Top 5 of various charts, the Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart, Apple Music R&B/Soul Albums Chart, and iTunes R&B/Soul Albums Chart, as well as the Top 10 of the Apple Music Overall Albums Chart. The album has impressively gained over 440 million streams in addition to industry praise from ELLE, Billboard, Highsnobiety, VIBE and many more.

For more information and the latest on Kiana Led visit YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.

Minimalists Can Invest in These Essential Jewelry Items

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Minimalism has inspired many great personalities over time. According to Nicholas Burroughs, “Minimalism is not a lack of something. It’s simply the perfect amount of something.” In the world of fashion, there are numerous designers and brands which religiously believe in the same ideology.

If nothing else, last year’s pandemic taught us the value of what is essential. People became aware of what truly mattered – whether it was the endless Zoom meetings and video calls, or a few essential jewelry pieces that helped women look presentable. We all are now aware that everything that we own is enough. We often fail to understand that less is more. A simple, yet beautifully designed, earring can enhance your entire aura in a way that a flashy earring cannot. A simple necklace can have a big impact, and make you feel effortlessly chic and unique.

Grand doesn’t necessarily always mean great. We all should have a few essential pieces of jewelry, and trust that they will suffice.

1. Shungite Earrings

Shungite earrings are a great, sustainable accessory. Wearers can also benefit from their various health and healing properties. The stone grants several advantages, but it primarily it helps to protect wearers from harmful electromagnetic fields (EMFs), due to using too many gadgets throughout the day. It also acts as a shield around the body to protect it from other negative vibrations. This stone balances the body’s flow of energies, and heasl the upper-body and root chakras. If you wear the Shungite earrings daily, your brain will be able to memorize more efficiently and increase your focus and productivity rate. Overall, you will surely notice the endless benefits and gain a positive outlook in life.

2. Tanzanite Pendants

The deep blue stone, Tanzanite, is one of the rarest and most intriguing stones. Originally, it is sourced from the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, rooted to the heritage of Tanzania. Women can wear Tanzanite pendants if they wish to invite luck and prosperity into their lives. The durable stone is also known to be a thousand times rarer than a sparkling diamond and attracts positive energies into the wearer’s life. You can style the pendant effortlessly with any outfit to add enough shine and sparkle to your day. It can be worn for a dinner date as well, with a pair of dazzling danglers and a matching bracelet to complete the look.

3. Personalized Bracelets

Life’s most significant celebrations are marked by unique accessories. Women can use customized jewelry as a natural way to remember a moment or person. Accessories such as personalized bracelets, necklaces, or rings are undeniably a talisman for everlasting moments. Women can tailor the bracelet according to their personal interests, be it a small charm, crystal, or a birthstone. You can also accessorize the bracelet with a pair of chain links and metal strings of different textures.Or, you can also add a classic wristwatch to finish off for a formal look. However, the jewelry piece will look enticing on its own, too. This look is simple, unique, and meaningful.

4. Sterling Silver Chains

Sterling silver chains are a wise investment for those that want to create multiple looks using one piece of jewelry. Thrilling, isn’t it? The silver chain can be rounded into various layers for a heavier look or left as is. You can produce exciting new looks by adding drop pendants, gemstones, motifs, and charms for different attires and occasions. Or, if you’re not keen to experiment, style a simple chain all 365 days of the year to elevate your outfits effortlessly. Furthermore, this long strand of chain will elongate your neck.

5. Lapis Lazuli Necklace

Gemstones are believed to have powerful healing properties. Besides being allured to their natural beauty, these holistic properties make these stones especially attractive. This deep blue marine pigmented stone, lapis lazuli, was even used to create some of the world’s most renowned paintings; such as ‘The Girl With a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer. Women who want to have a renewed sense of purpose in life, achieve spiritual enlightenment, and attract positive energies can wear the lapis lazuli necklace. It has an innate ability to stimulate a deep acknowledgment for personal growth and enlightenment. These assets can help a person reach a state of complete awareness in Nirvana. You can style the necklace with a casual outfit, perhaps with a blouse and denim, to give it a bolt of vivid color. Or, pair the lapis lazuli with your formal clothes to achieve a more refined look.

Cost Analysis of Concrete Lifting Techniques

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It’s time to know all about cost of different concrete lifting techniques. Let’s get started.

Mud jacking:

The process of mud jacking – also known as slab jacking – is the most cost-effective method to lift up concrete.

The cost of the process varies according to the size of the concrete being lifted. The minimum cost for mud jacking is $500, and the maximum cost could reach $2,075. You can contact your contractor for information regarding pricing. After conducting the proper calculations, contractors can tell you about the cost of lifting up your concrete through mud jacking. The cost will most likely be within the range mentioned above. The average life for this solution is between 8–10 years.

Concrete Replacement:

Concrete replacement is the most expensive solution for concrete sinking. The concrete replacement for a 200 square foot slab can cost you up to $2,000. For a large slab, you may have to pay up to $5,000. In cases where slab jacking does not work, the professionals suggest replacing the concrete. It is a more reliable and permanent solution.

The average life for this repair is more than 15 years, if it is installed well according to the Standard of Procedures (SOPs). A good contractor will do proper planning before the concrete replacement in an attempt to increase the life of the repair. The main problem with this solution is its cost. The high cost is due to the heavy machinery and the time it takes. The concrete replacement can take days to weeks to be completed.

Polyurethane:

Polyurethane is a reliable and efficient technique offered by contractors of Roanoke crawl space repair. It is used all over the world to lift the concrete into its original position. It is expensive as compared to mud jacking, due to many reasons. The main reason is that the raw material used in this process is expensive because of less supply and more demand in the market.

An average polyurethane injection costs $12 per square foot. It means if you want to lift up a 100 square feet of concrete slab, it will cost you around $1,200 – which is 120-150% more expensive than mud jacking slurry.

The life span of polyurethane is more than 20 years. It means that if you consider long-term costs, it is almost equal to mud jacking.

Moreover, using polyurethane is an environmentally friendly option. The high cost is due to the raw materials and machinery used in this process. Most contractors don’t provide this facility, as it requires specialized skills.

Conclusion:

There are many methods to lift up concrete in the world of civil engineering. Most customers highly consider the cost of the process. That’s why mud jacking is the most commonly used process in the field of structural engineering. Mud jacking is also a reliable and permanent solution. Polyurethane is also a good solution, but it is very expensive when compared to mud jacking. Concrete lifting is only used in specific scenarios where other solutions won’t work.

Biggest Medical Aesthetics Trends of The Year

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Over time, some people are not okay with parts of their bodies or the changes that occur, and this pushes them to do various cosmetic adjustments to feel and look great. With the pandemic all over the world, many people are staying at home. Some are stressed out, and you know the changes that occur on the skin with too much stress. Luckily, the beauty industry is there for you. It is coming up with innovations every day to make you feel better and look great. The need for cosmetic treatments has increased in 2021. People are spending time at home, on video calls, and wearing masks when going outside. This has created an environment for various unpleasant changes and this is why people are going for these procedures. The following are the biggest medical aesthetics trends for 2021.

Fillers

Fillers have become a popular thing this year with many people going for the procedure. Fillers are used for treating fine lines and wrinkles on the face. They are also used to add volume in specific areas on the face like the lips, cheeks, eyes, and jaws. In common cases, fillers are mainly for making the lips plumper, and this trend has been ranging this year. The good thing about the procedure is that it is non-invasive, and there is no downtime. The patient gets only a minor swelling that goes away after a short time.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation procedure has also raged this year with many women choosing to go for breast increase. In most cases, women with smaller boobs are going for the procedure. After birth, the shape, size, and firmness of the breast change, and many women are not pleased with the results. With that, they are choosing to go for breast augmentation that helps in increasing the size of the breasts and regaining their firmness through surgery.

PRP

Platelet-rich treatments are used for different reasons like hair loss, acne removal, and refreshing the face. This treatment has been trending since the beginning of this year. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma treatment can be used to deal with aging issues. For instance, it is used to treat sagging skin, fine lines, scarring, and wrinkles. People who have uneven skin tones have also been going for this treatment.

Laser Hair Removal

This is another aesthetic procedure that many people are going for in 2021. Laser treatments are safe, effective and their results are long-lasting. It is for these reasons that many people are choosing them. Both men and women are going for hair removal treatment to get rid of unwanted hair on areas like armpits, chest, and back.

Botox

With everyone wearing masks since 2020, the main focus has shifted to the eyes. Dermatologists confess that many people this year have chosen the procedure. Botox is a non-invasive procedure that involves the removal of wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. The results of this treatment last as long as six months, and 2021 has seen the largest number of patients in need of Botox treatment.

Non-Surgical Fat Removal

With many people having more time to spend at home eating and in front of the mirror, more are increasing in body size as a result of fats accumulation. With such changes, people are going for non-surgical fat removal procedures. Unlike liposuction, this procedure does not involve surgery or breaking the skin. In 2021, it is now easy to remove fats from stubborn areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs without surgery.

Conclusion

These are some of the biggest cosmetic procedures trending in 2021. However, the aesthetics industry has transformed over time. Before this, patients could only get access to invasive procedures. However, with time, there are various innovations of non-invasive procedures that produce the same results. In 2021, people can now get their desired look without undergoing aggressive procedures.

MOLD! × I CAN SEE THE GHOST!

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MOLD! Shares New Single “I CAN SEE THE GHOST!”
The track is the second single off the band’s upcoming album NO SILENCE!

Watch the video on YouTube.

Miami-based psych-rock outfit MOLD! shares“I CAN SEE THE GHOST!, the sophomore single off their debut full-length effort NO SILENCE!, due out in August. The track features fast-paced garage-infused guitars and dreamlike vocals. I CAN SEE THE GHOST! has a lysergic visual counterpart, featuring animations by Peruvian artists Bruna Denegri and Tomàs Del Prado.

Most of the tracks included in NO SILENCE! were written by founding band member Carlo Barbacci and former bassist Bronto Montano. The songs express their emotional conflict about leaving their home in Lima, Peru back in 2017, to embark on their journey to the United States–and the existentialism that arises from leaving everything behind to start anew.

The album was recorded and mixed at The Bull Recording Studio in Miami by sound engineer Ryan Haft (Torche, Wrong, Jacuzzi Boys), and produced in a collaborative effort between Barbacci and Haft. Mastering engineer Dave Cooley, whose credits include DIIV, Tame Impala, Stone Temple Pilots and J Dilla, to name a few, took the reigns for mastering duties, putting the final touches on the powerful and moreish record.

“I CAN SEE THE GHOST! Is a special song because most of the song’s harmony and structure came out naturally during a band jam session. As usual, I worked on structure, melody, and harmony later on using a DAW. Essentially This song follows the mood of the past single. The lyrics are very connected to it, the nostalgia and the anger are still very present. The difference is that this song is a better ’sample’ of what the rest of the album is like. The mood is darker. But this is still not the album! Every single will be more revealing of the band and of what we really are and represent. Hopefully, the listener will feel many different things and catch different meanings/messages listening to it! The song has all these textures and interesting sounds that really mean to hypnotize the listener. Step into this new portal away from mundane life just for a couple of minutes!” – Shares Carlo Barbacci

About MOLD!

MOLD! is a psych-rock collective based in Miami, Florida. The band was incepted in 2019, after founding member Carlo Barbacci moved from Lima, Peru to Miami. Since their formation, the outfit’s following has proliferated, allowing for them to become a staple on local bills, alongside some of the best underground bands the Magic City has to offer. To date, MOLD! has made there way across countless South Floridian stages, including the legendary venues Las Rosas and Churchill’s Pub.

With the release of their debut self-titled three-song EP in November, 2019, the
band embarked on a statewide tour, and performed alongside CLONE (members of DIIV, Habibi and Dead Leaf Echo) for their live-streamed release party at The center For Subtropical Affairs during Art Basel Week. Today the band gears up to release their first LP titled NO SILENCE!

LILA IKE × BATTY RIDER SHORTS

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Lila Iké continues to turn heads as one of the most promising stars. The fast-rising songbird hailing from Jamaica unleashes her first single “Batty Rider Shorts” since the release of her 2020 debut EP The Experience. The powerful song (produced by Ziah .Push) carries an important message of responsibility to protect and nurture our youth.

“Batty Rider Shorts” addresses child sex trafficking and pedophilia, a recurring issue worldwide, but one particularly close to Lila’s heart as it has been ravaging her native country. There has been an alarming rate of missing young girls, murder, rape and reports of child molestation over the past year alone.

The singer, who is known for her genre-fusing blend of reggae, R&B, dancehall and hip hop, talks about the song’s significance.

“My hope is that a little girl who doesn’t understand why a particular man is being so nice to her might hear a song like this and wonder ‘Hmm, I wonder if he’s trying to…’ because a lot of young girls are just not socialized into healthy relationships.”

She continues, “I think it’s very important to speak about these things. The history of our music was a medium for bringing information to the people, especially reggae music. We can have fun, listen to party and dance music and songs about love, but we still have real issues that need to be addressed too.”

Listen to “Batty Rider Shorts” HERE.

A visual, directed by Dezignr Studios, will follow next week.

Lila Iké will continue to release new music throughout the year and is currently recording music for her anticipated debut album.

This October, she kicks off a mini Europe tour and will perform songs from her EP The Experience for the first time live.

Tour Dates:

Oct 12, 2021 @ Paard in The Hague, Netherlands

Oct 13, 2021 @ Doornroosje in Nijmegen, Netherlands

Oct 19, 2021 @ Melkweg in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Oct 22, 2021 @ Post Tenebras Rock (PTR) – L’Usine in Geneva, Switzerland

Oct 23, 2021 @ Rote Fabrik in Zurich, Switzerland

April 28, 2022 @ Cabaret Sauvage in Paris, France

Jul 1, 2022 @ Summerjam Festival in Cologne, Germany

About Lila Iké:

Lila Iké has become one of the most sought-after musicians to emerge right now. Born in Manchester, Jamaica, the singer is gaining attention at home and abroad with her distinctive delivery, old-school sensibilities and modern-day swagger. She can freestyle and sing in the same breath. Her lyrics are razor sharp. Her cadence is bold. In May 2020, Lila Iké released her debut 5-track EP The ExPerience to critical acclaim via In.Digg.Nation Collective/RCA Records/Six Course. In that year alone, she was nominated for Best Reggae Act at the 2020 British MOBO Awards, named one of 2020’s Most Interesting Artists via SPIN and selected for BBC 1xtra’s Hot For 2020 Artist list. Her song “I Spy” was also chosen as one of VICE‘s Best Songs for 2020. She joined the late night stage on A Late Show #PlayatHome with Stephen Colbert with Protoje and performed on NPR Tiny Desk At Home, raking in over 2 million+ views. Before the global pandemic in 2019, Lila embarked on her very first solo tour throughout Europe and opened for Protoje on his U.S. tour. She has performed on international festival stages including Rototom Sunsplash (Spain), Sole DXB Festival(Dubai), Reggae Sumfest in (Montego Bay, Jamaica) and BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn! (NYC, USA).

HIP HOP IN NYC CONCERTS

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) Executive Director and President Rocky Bucano today announced with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie the dynamic lineup of Hip Hop, Latin freestyle, dance, freestyle, techno, and funk artists set to perform at the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concerts to be held at outdoor venues in The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.

As a celebration of New York City’s comeback during NYC Homecoming Week, between August 14th to 22nd, all tickets for “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concerts—produced by New York City, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, and IDEKO—will be available for free.

“You don’t want to miss the local, legendary talent performing throughout NYC Homecoming Week,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “As we celebrate this Summer of New York City, we’re proud to partner with Rocky Bucano and the Universal Hip Hop Museum to bring these momentous concerts to our boroughs, free of charge. And if you get a ticket, you can go as long you have proof of your first dose of an approved COVID vaccine.”

“Hip Hop comes home to celebrate NYC Homecoming Week!” said Rocky Bucano, Executive Director and President of the Universal Hip Hop Museum. “Many of the artists performing in these shows are native New Yorkers hailing from the five boroughs. It’s their talent, creativity, and passion for the culture that spread it from the stoops, parks, and playgrounds to stages worldwide. The Universal Hip Hop Museum is proud to welcome them home, back to where it all began.”

“I’m excited to see this marquee event for NYC’s homecoming kick off in The Bronx. The Birthplace of Hip Hop will set the tone for the upcoming “It’s Time for Hip Hop NYC” concerts around New York City. This will be a show you do not want to miss,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

“NYC Homecoming Week will allow for New Yorkers to celebrate our resiliency during an unprecedented time. As we work towards defeating COVID-19, what way to better come together than with a borough-wide initiative that will bring our small businesses to the forefront which has been so crucial to keeping our communities going through the toughest of times,” said New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie. “Having the Universal Hip Hop museum’s participation in this celebration will bring NYC joy. Music has a way of unifying people of all backgrounds and giving soul to our great city. Thank you to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Universal Hip Hop Museum Executive Director and President Rocky Bucano for the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concert series. These free events will allow for NYC dwellers to have safe summertime fun as well as a small return to normalcy.”

“At Citywide Events we work with partners across the five boroughs and beyond to ensure that events in our City are both safe and enjoyable for all,” said Citywide Events Executive Director Dan Gross. “We’re honored to produce the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” free concerts as part of our NYC Homecoming Week celebration that will exemplify the resiliency, strength, and creativity of our city.”

“IDEKO is thrilled to be a part of NYC Homecoming Week and reopening this great City that we all call home,” said Evan Korn, CEO of IDEKO. “We are excited to partner with Mayor de Blasio, Rocky Bucano, and the Universal Hip Hop Museum to produce four great nights of concerts in the boroughs. New York City is Back!”

All attendees must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” concerts. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons unable to get vaccinated because of a disability.

Free tickets for all four concerts will be released to the public in batches at nyc.gov/HomecomingWeek starting on Monday, August 2 at 10 a.m. EDT. Additional free ticket release dates and times are as follows:

Tuesday, August 3 at 7 a.m. EDT
Wednesday, August 4 at 9 p.m. EDT
Thursday, August 5 at 7 a.m. EDT
Friday, August 6 at 10 a.m. EDT
Saturday, August 7 at 9 p.m. EDT

New York City, UHHM, and IDEKO have teamed with Behind The Rhyme, a channel on Twitch devoted to Hip Hop and its culture, to Livestream the events in The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens. The broadcast, produced by Fortress Entertainment and Fuzzy Bunny Films, will feature live performances as well as backstage content and interviews hosted by veteran journalist Shaheem Reid. From August 16th to 17th and August 19th to 20th, fans can watch, chat and share custom emotes HERE.

As part of the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” experience and emphasizing the historical connection between Hip Hop and graffiti art, Thrive Collective—a nonprofit that creates hope and opportunity through arts, sports, and mentoring in and around public schools—will be curating a roster of standout New York City street artists that will create live, temporary art installations during the concerts.

“We’re thrilled to be working in the city that I love and with the NYC Mayor’s Office to showcase the “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” event to the world,” says Ann Carli, Executive Producer of live streaming partner Behind The Rhyme. “Our channel has found a kindred spirit in the Universal Hip Hop Museum, an organization dedicated to the preservation of Hip Hop music and culture, which were born and raised on the streets of New York City.”

“Hip Hop embodies the creative spirit of resilient New Yorkers. Emcees provide the voice; graffiti writers, the name; breakers, the movement; and DJs, the community. Knowledge inspires us to never, ever give up,” said Jeremy Del Rio, Executive Director of Thrive Collective. “Thrive Collective proudly celebrates that heritage and our City’s continuing resilience, and we look forward to bringing live art to these concerts during NYC Homecoming Week.”

In addition to “It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC,” NYC Homecoming Week, a citywide celebration of New York City’s resilience, will also include from August 14th through August 22nd:

“WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert produced by New York City, Clive Davis, and Live Nation” on Saturday, August 21 at 5 p.m. EDT
Free movie screenings by Rooftop Films;
Cultural activities and public art; and
Iconic events including NYC Restaurant Week and Summer Streets.

This celebration of New York City’s resilience will drive support for the mom-and-pop businesses and local organizations that define our neighborhoods and that kept the heart of our city beating throughout the COVID pandemic. Visit nyc.gov/HomecomingWeek for more information.

BIA × NICKI MINAJ

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Platinum-certified Boston-born and Los Angeles-based rapper BIA continues to set the summer on fire as she re-ups her viral smash “Whole Lotta Money” by releasing a new Remix featuring the Multi-Platinum Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj today.

Listen HERE via Epic Records.

The original “Whole Lotta Money” has already amassed over 70 million worldwide streams which include 4.9 million views on the official music video. It peaked at #12 on the Spotify Viral 50 Chart and #18 on Global Viral Spotify Charts and ignited Tik Tok where mega-popular celebrities from Cardi B and Lizzo to Kendall Jenner, Chelsea Handler, and Shay Mitchell have produced content featuring the song.

“Whole Lotta Money” is available on BIA’s For Certain EP, which recently returned to the Top 20 of the Billboard Heatseekers Album Charts. Critical acclaim for BIA includes recent praise from SPIN cementing her as “the most sonically uninhibited she has ever been” while Refinery29 Unbothered also christened her as “a force to be reckoned with.” BIA recently broke down the official lyrics and meaning behind “Whole Lotta Money” for Genius’ Verified series and also performed it live for UPROXX Sessions who noted “If you’ve been on TikTok at any point in the last two months, the odds are extremely high you’ve heard BIA’s “Whole Lotta Money” at least once — I’d ballpark it at around 96%.”

Check out the below performance dates to catch BIA at a festival near you and stay tuned for more music soon.

July 25th – Rolling Loud Miami

July 31st – 2021 Lollapalooza Chicago

September 18th – Life is Beautiful Festival Las Vegas

October 1st – Austin City Limits Festival

October 29th – Rolling Loud New York

November 13th – Day N Vegas Festival

December 10th – Rolling Loud California Festival

ABOUT BIA:

Platinum Recording Artist BIA has gradually been traveling along her own lane within music, a lane that only she can occupy. Raised in Boston, the rap femme fatale is known for music that possesses both biting wit and boldly authentic swag. It comes, undoubtedly, from BIA’s years traveling through the Boston rap scene, later moving over to Miami, Los Angeles, and then taking over the world. With every mixtape, collaboration, and guest appearance, BIA has only amplified her reach. So much so, that she made the most in a pandemic, dominating 2020 with a fresh new perspective. She inked a deal with Epic Records, dropped the hard-hitting “Free BIA (1st Day Out)” and the intoxicating “COVERGIRL”, as well as dove further into the fashion world with a feature in Good American’s Spring 2020 campaign and Missguided x Sean John Fall 2020 capsule collection.

By the close of 2020, she dropped her For Certain EP, armed with the hit single “Whole Lotta Money”—a song with a central message that unlimited currency can be both mental and physical. The EP reached the Top 10 of Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Charts, with the aforementioned single become a sleeper hit that would bring her uncharted success into 2021. “Whole Lotta Money” became an undeniable force, due in part to its continuous viral success on TikTok. Celebs from Lizzo and Cardi B to Chelsea Handler, Shay Mitchell, and Kendall Jenner have all created TikTok content soundtracked by “Whole Lotta Money.” The track has jumped right off the platform and into streaming stardom, marking its territory in the Spotify Viral 50 Chart as well as the Global Spotify Charts. It only keeps on growing. In addition, BIA’s reimagined version of her hit song “Skate” will be featured in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs tune-in promos on NHLNetwork, NBC and NBCSN in the U.S., Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, and across the NHL’s social and digital platforms (including TikTok).

Aidan Bissett – So High

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AIDAN BISSETT SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, SO HIGH

Combined Global Streams Of Bissett’s First Four Singles Near 11 Million

Meet the newcomer we love that you need to know, Aidan Bissett – Wonderland

View Official Video For So High HERE

Aidan Bissett is back with an infectious new summer bop, Stay High. As a relationship ends, he yearns for a carefree escape, I don’t wanna feel I just want to fly, We can party all night all night. Download / stream So High HERE. After teasing the song on TikTok and Instagram last week, he shared the official video today. Directed by Dillon Matthew (Conan Gray), the clip finds Bissett high atop a cliff, overlooking the ocean. Alone and unobserved, he performs the song with abandon, exulting in the summer sun and a sense of freedom. View the video HERE.

Following the release of the official video for Bissett’s More Than Friends earlier this month, streams of the track spiked, hitting five million on Spotify alone. Wonderland said, Meet the newcomer we love that you need to know, if you’re not one of the 8 million fans he already has. Aidan Bissett in this New Noise feature, which praised his combination of smooth and soulful beats with meaningful words and true to real-life experiences. More Than Friends was included in BuzzFeed’s recent round-up of 62 Songs You’ve Definitely Listened To At Least 15 Seconds Of On TikTok This Year, underscoring how ubiquitous the track has become since its release last November.

Just a year ago, Bissett released his first single, Different, which immediately gained traction online. As he amassed a sizable following on TikTok, he next put out Worst Girls of All Time, an anti-love-song spiked with moody guitar riffs that landed on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist, and More Than Friends. Written, recorded, and produced entirely by Bissett, the songs earned him major buzz and landed the 18-year-old a deal with Capitol Records before he had even graduated from high school. Combined global streams of Bissett’s first three tracks and his Capitol debut single, Communication, are nearing 11 million.

Born in Florida, Bissett was raised on classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. He moved to Oregon with his family when he was five and started playing electric guitar in second grade. By the time his family moved back to Florida, he was a teen. Enamored with indie rock, he began teaching himself to produce his own music. Channeling the pressures, anxieties and wildly heightened emotions of adolescence into songs, Bissett has forged a high-energy breed of indie-pop built on his shimmering guitar work, heart-on-sleeve sincerity and self-effacing humor.

For more information on Aidan Bissett visit Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, YouTube and website.

Vic Santoro – Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt. 3

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Vic Santoro completes trilogy with new mixtape Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt 3

The project drops alongside epic video for Transition featuring Swiss

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The unmistakable, unfakeable voice of lived experience – Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

Unstoppable, A re-energised feel here, a new flair in the flow – Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1

Nostalgic but also future-facing as he reflects on how far he’s come – The Independent

Vic Santoro has been on a roll this year – NOTION

Vic Santoro, is now blossoming into something to behold – TRENCH Mag

Cameroon-born South London artist Vic Santoro has unveiled his third mixtape of the year to complete the trilogy, Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt. 3, out today on Big Indie.

A five-track release, Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt. 3 opens with June single Cigar Talk, a collaboration with UK singer-songwriter Anariii that sees Vic reflecting on the rags-to-riches lifestyle that music has allowed him to live. Vic trades bars with London MC Swiss on focus track Transition, with the pair making it clear that they remain focused on achieving their lofty life goals – running from nightmares now I’m chasing my dreams. The accompanying official video sees Vic and Swiss dressed to the nines, perfectly capturing the vibes and energy of the track.

‘Transition’ for me is more than a song, Vic explains. It’s a moment. It’s about representing a whole generation and demonstrating that anything is possible with the right mindset. Working with Swiss was a dream come true, he has always had a conscious approach in his music and his messaging has always been powerful. Being able to combine respective powers and create something timeless was the aim and I believe we achieved that with this record.

Next up is July single Testament, an honest, coming-of-age single that sees Vic tackle his chequered past and how it has shaped the man he has become, and the triumphant Co-Sign, where he expresses gratitude for making it through this road life. Closing things out, Birkin combines futuristic production with his trademark husky vocals and slick flow of Uzi Ramone.

The final chapter in a trilogy of mixtapes, Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt. 3 follows on from the hard-hitting, introspective vibes of Pain: Glory Days Pt. 1, while Progression: Glory Days Pt. 2 saw Vic’s endeavours to break away from the hardships of his life, and to shape a better future for himself. The three releases are made up of some of the 100+ songs he has recorded over the past few years.

Vic and Big Indie Records have also partnered with Samsung KX, the state-of-the-art Samsung experience space in King’s Cross, for a Glory Days Pt. 3 launch party tonight. The invite-only event will feature an exclusive video premiere of Transition on the Samsung screen – the largest curved screen in Europe – before a live performance by Vic and special guests.

Born in Cameroon before moving to the concrete jungle that is London, Vic Santoro found solace in his creativity during his teenage years, reading and reciting poetry, studying English literature before being turned onto the revolutionary teachings of rap’s greatest poet Tupac Shakur.

Lifestyle: Glory Days Pt. 3 is a fitting finale to a powerful trio of mixtapes that have firmly put Vic Santoro onto the UK musical map.

To find out more about Vic Santoro, go to Facebook, Instagram, website, and Soundcloud.