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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Brent Faiyaz Plays ‘Peter Pan' and ‘Tony Soprano' on New Singles
Brent Faiyaz is back with two singles named for two very different, very famous fictional characters, but the singer tells Rolling Stone an important throughline connects them. 'Everything I'm creating right now is about showing [a] range of concepts, principles, emotions, and experiences,' he said via email. 'Innocence versus Indecency. Vulnerability versus guardedness. These tracks capture the core of that.' One, called 'Peter Pan,' is a dreamy love song, where Faiyaz coos, 'Darling open up your window and take my hand 'cause there ain't nowhere we can't go.' Meanwhile, 'Tony Soprano' is a melancholy slow burn where Faiyaz laments the perils of his fame and success like a tortured mob boss. 'These hoes mad funny/Bitch I'm not that funny,' he says, thinking of the women who indulge him for their own gain. 'Go 'head, laugh for me/Know you want that bag from me.' Through the track, he also takes comfort in what he can provide for himself. More from Rolling Stone Wizkid Taps Brent Faiyaz for 'Piece of My Heart' 'SNL': Watch 21 Savage Perform 'Redrum,' 'Prove It' Taylor Swift, Brent Faiyaz, Mr. Eazi, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week 'I'm embracing duality,' Faiyaz tells Rolling Stone about the two-pack. ''Tony Soprano'' is about tapping into that leader mentality – handling real-life pressure, running my own label, building a team. 'Peter Pan' is outside of all that, free from limits. Full of wonder. They might seem like opposites, but that's what I'm living.' Faiyaz's last solo single was 2023's 'WY@,' a single from his mixtape Larger Than Life. At the time, he told Rolling Stone's Larisha Paul that the record, 'reflects having access and opportunity, and having to say no to certain shit — or the inability to say no to certain shit. That record is about addiction in a way, shape, or form, but more from the perspective of submitting to it versus fighting against it. It touches on addiction in a way that makes it a little more seductive.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Taps Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Rema, More Surprise Guests for London's Wireless Festival
Drake headlined the three-day Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London over the weekend and it was a star-studded, surprise guest-filled affair. Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Rema, Vanessa Carlton, and more joined the rapper throughout the weekend. On Friday, Drake set the theme for the night. 'This is the first time in my life that I've done three different shows on three different days,' Drake told the crowd, per Billboard. 'You came to a very special night. It's night one. It's a celebration of all things R&B. All things melodies. All classics.' Beyond his own classics, surprise guest Lauryn Hill also dropped one of her own. Her performance of 'Ex-Factor' transitioned into Drake's Hill-sampling 'Nice for What.' The night also included appearances by Bryson Tiller, Givēon, and PartyNextDoor. More from Rolling Stone Lauryn Hill Addresses 'Nonsense' Idea That She's 'Too Important to Care' About Being Late to Shows Ovrkast on Working With Drake, Dealing With Success, and His Supernatural Inspiration Drake's 'Iceman' Era Could Be a Misstep if It's Too Focused on Beef On Saturday, Drake switched gears. 'London, tonight is different,' Drake told the crowd. 'All that sweetheart, singing shit? That shit is over tonight. This is for my motherfucking dogs. I see my dogs came out tonight.' Rappers Skepta, Latto, Sexyy Redd, and 21 Savage were among the guests. He and 21 Savage performed 'Knife Talk' and 'Rich Flex' from their collaborative 2022 album, Her Loss. The second night also had the crowd chanting 'Fuck Kendrick.' Drake's response was to ask someone to pour him a shot, before he said, 'I'll drink to that.' The two rappers' monumental beef has continued to spark conversations even a year later, and so it's not surprising that their respective concerts (along with Drake's defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us') touch on it, even if it's crowd-sourced. He capped off the rap-focused night with an unexpected surprise guest: He invited Vanessa Carlton out to perform her 2002 song, 'A Thousand Miles.' Sunday's set was a brief 40 minutes due to a strict curfew, per the BBC, but Drake still had some surprises in store. He teased an unreleased collaboration with British rapper Central Cee, and Rema drew cheers, as did Vybz Kartel. Earlier in the month, Drake dropped 'What Did I Miss?' ushering in his Iceman era. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
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7 Best Moments From Drake's 2025 Wireless Festival Night 3 Performance: ‘I Wanted to Pay My Respect'
On Sunday night, (July 13), Drake's love letter to London concluded during the finale of his Wireless Festival takeover. More from Billboard Olivia Rodrigo's Guitarist Cried Upon Learning Robert Smith Would Join Glastonbury Set Parkway Drive Leads Park Waves Australia With The Amity Affliction & More Justin Bieber's 'SWAG' Answers All Your Recent Questions About the Pop Star (And It's a Great Listen Too) While the first two nights were frontloaded with special guests such as Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Latto, Sexyy Red, Skepta, Central Cee and Bryson Tiller, due to Wireless' hard out, the finale lacked the same level of star power. Unbothered by the time constraints, Drake played facilitator and leaned on dancehall icon Vybz Kartel and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to dictate the tempo in what was considered a global affair for those in attendance. A sea of Jamaican flags flooded the crowd — a fitting sight. Sunday marked Kartel's first performance in the U.K in 20 years. After serving 13 years in prison, the Worl' Boss was primed and ready for a landmark performance even if that meant trimming Drake's own set. According to the 6 God, Kartel's return was the top priority, and he had ample time to shine. 'Today, I really wanted to pay my respect to the performers. Bringing the Worl' Boss home to London after 20 years, making sure that he got time to headline his set. Bringing out Big 7, Burna Boy and making sure he got his time to rock with y'all,' said Drake. Alongside Kartel's fiery performance, Burna Boy brought out Lauryn Hill and YG Marley, while Drake teased new music with Central Cee, slated to drop on Friday (July 18). Check out Billboard's best moments from Drake's Wireless Festival finale. Vybz Kartel Makes His Presence Felt in London After 20-Year Absence On Sunday, Kartel's victory lap continued when he performed in London for the first time in 20 years. Kartel, who served 13 years in prison, was visibly moved by the fanfare and excitement surrounding his return. 'Twenty years I haven't been here. It's a pleasure,' Kartel said as he grinned. The Worl' Boss hasn't lost a step. For more than 90 minutes, he applied pressure, unleashing an arsenal of hits. Whether skating through 'Picture This' or teaming up with Spice for their instant classic 'Romping Shop,' the island vibes were alive and well. Beyond playing the hits, he also leaned on the younger generation to keep the crowd active, bringing out Moliy for her Hot 100 hit 'Shake It to the Max.' Burna Boy Shines Despite Short Set With Vybz Kartel owning the night, Burna Boy's time was limited. Still, Big 7 didn't shrink under pressure, and he injected his signature flair into what was already proving to be a global masterclass between Kartel, himself, Spice and Popcaan. As he walked onstage, there was a pseudo bar dubbed 'Burna's Saloon.' There, he served fans an overflow of hits, including 'Last Last,' 'City Boys' and 'Ye.' With the clock ticking, Burna had the crowd swaying and mesmerized during his 30-minute set. Lauryn Hill Makes Her Second Appearance of the Weekend On Friday, Hill stole hearts when she appeared during Drake's rousing night 1 opener and delivered an indelible mash-up of 'Ex-Factor' and 'Nice for What.' On Sunday, Hill doubled back at Finsbury Park during Burna Boy's set. After seeing him and her son YG Marley team up for the remix of 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight,' Hill sauntered onstage, beaming with joy. After requesting an encore of the song, she treated fans to an impromptu a capella performance of 'Killing Me Softly.' Drake Teases New Song With Central Cee After teasing fans on Saturday, Drake let the cat out of the bag and previewed his new collaboration with Central Cee. 'I'm about to play a new tune. Me and my brother Central Cee. Run it,' Drake told the crowd. The energy was palpable as Cench smiled from the crowd, nodding along while the song reverberated through the speakers. Anchored by bouncy house elements and playful boasts, Drake and Cench prove why they're a formidable duo, especially after their fiery 2024 On the Radar freestyle. 'You want friends or success? Which one?' Drake raps on the track. According to Drizzy, the song drops on Friday (July 18). Drake Performs His Verse From Rihanna's 'Work' Last year, Drake dismissed the idea of performing Rihanna's 'Work' during his It's All a Blur Tour, telling fans, 'I don't sing this song anymore. You can sing it for me.' On Sunday, despite steering clear of Rihanna's verse, he sang his verse from the 2016 Hot 100 chart-topper, making the moment all the more noteworthy amid his feud with A$AP Rocky last year. Drake Brings Out Rema for a Quick Medley Though Drake was short on time, he had one last trick up his sleeve: Rema. The Nigerian superstar didn't waste a second as he performed 'Baby (Is It a Crime).' The Sade-sampling track had fans entranced, despite the clock winding down on Drake's set. Unbothered by the time crunch, Rema steamrolled through a quick medley that included Darkoo's 'Favourite Girl' and his global smash 'Calm Down.' Drake Has His Kodak Moment With Central Cee, Vybz Kartel & Popcaan Toward the end of his set, Drake paused to thank London for the its hospitality and for allowing him to bring his friends across The Pond. As he stood alongside Central Cee, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel — who all joined him during his performance of 'Hotline Bling' — it was a snapshot of Drake's global reach and ability to unite worlds through music. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Hypebeast
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Is Back & Bolder in 'JACKBOYS 2'
The long-awaited sequel toTravis Scott's 2019Cactus Jackcompilation,JACKBOYS 2has arrived. Announced on Instagram on Thursday, Scott posted the album artwork and loudly shared, 'JB2 OUT EVERYWHERE 7/13 SPEAKERS AND SCREAMS AT MAX VOLUME.' Narrated by Houston rapperBun Bthroughout, the tracklist is sprinkled with familiar releases like '2000 Excursion,' released last week, and 'ILMB' withSheck Wes. Along with tying in the usual crew members likeDon Toliverand Sheck, Travis enlisted features and adlibs byNBA YoungBoy,Future,Playboi Carti,GloRilla,Tyla,Vybz Kartel,21 Savage,Kodak Black,SahBabiiandWaka Flocka Flame. The 17-track project packs a bigger punch than its 7-track predecessor from 2019, which included 'GATTI,' 'HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,' and 'OUT WEST.' And Travis wastes no time hitting back atPusha T's recent diss onCLIPSEtrack 'So Be It,' seemingly offering a response on the second track, cheekily named 'CHAMPAIN & VACAY.' 'Made a 100 off pushin' T, mow my phone on DND,' Travis boasts on the track with Don Toliver. Along with the album release, Travis has also unveiled new JACKBOYS 2 merch, including co-branded short and long-sleeved tees with artist lists and ski mask graphics. Released ahead of the compilation, the JACKBOYS 2 merch capsule is available on the JACKBOYS webstore now. JACKBOYS 2 is out everywhere now. Stream the full project below and stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest music insights.
Hypebeast
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
2 Chainz Fronts Fear of God x MLB's "Atlanta Capsule" Ahead of All-Star Week
Fear of GodEssentialshas teamed up withMLBahead ofAll-Star WeekinAtlanta, Georgia, to celebrate the city's vibrant cultural legacy with Georgia-born rapper2 Chainzfronting the photos. The campaign not only honors the city's sports teams across the MLB, NBA, and NFL, but also its contributions to Rap music and the Civil Rights movement. According toWWD, the Atlanta Capsule taps trusted industry purveyors with caps made in collaboration with New Era, sweatshirts, and batting gloves developed with Franklin Sports. The pieces call out Atlanta's big three teams the Braves (MLB), Falcons (NFL) and Hawks (NBA), and also pay respect to the 'Negro Southern League' and the 'Negro American League,' like the Monarchs, Black Crackers, Black Yankees, Grays and X-Giants — originating during the US's era of racial segregation. The graphics represent a loud and clear political statement, reprising chants and signage from the 1960s Black Liberation movement in Atlanta. In addition to empowering phrases like 'We Won't Move' and 'Freedom Now,' one graphic reads 'Don't buy where you can't work,' echoing the numerous consumer boycotts of the era. The statement is especially relevant to the current climate, as boycotts continue to affect retailers who have drawn back on DEI initiatives and affirmative action. In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, solidifying its status as an American sports hub. The city has also become an epicenter for African-American arts and music, serving as a hub for some of the world's most renowned rappers like 21 Savage, Andre 3000, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and, of course, 2 Chainz, among many others. The Fear of God x MLB collection celebrates these thriving cultural movements while also honoring the historic struggle of African-American communities. The Atlanta Capsule will be available exclusively atThe Websterin Lenox Square this Friday and later on the Fear of God web store.
