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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Two MTV VMA nominations for Tyla
South African megastar Tyla has been nominated for two awards at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The 23-year-old singer received nods in the categories of Best Afrobeats and Best Choreography for her single Push 2 Start. The nominations mark a continued rise for the Johannesburg-born singer who gained international attention in 2023 with her breakout hit Water. Tyla made history last year as one of the first African artist to win a VMA and her inclusion in this year's line-up positions her among the continent's most successful contemporary music exports. The Best Afrobeats category includes high-profile nominees such as Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems and Wizkid. Tyla is the only South African artist in the category. Her nomination for Best Choreography highlights the visual direction of Litchi Hov for Push 2 Start, which has attracted more than 100-million views across platforms and sparked a viral dance trend globally. The VMAs will take place on September 7 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, for the second year in a row. This year's ceremony introduces new fan-voted categories including Best Pop Artist and Best Country, while retaining global genre-specific categories such as Best K-Pop, Best Latin, and Best Afrobeats. Tyla, born Tyla Laura Seethal, has been credited with helping to popularise Amapiano-influenced pop music beyond African borders. She has just been featured on Variety's Power of Young Hollywood as the industry magazine's cover star. Lady Gaga leads the pack with a total of 12 VMA nominations, while Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nods and Kendrick Lamar with 10. The VMAs will be broadcast in the early morning hours of September 8 on MTV Africa.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Listen to Rema's New Song 'Kelebu'
Rema, photo by Federico Earth Rema has released the new song 'Kelebu.' The high-energy track is the Nigerian artist's third single of the year, following 'Baby (Is It a Crime)' and 'Bout U.' Listen to 'Kelebu' below. 'Growing up, I didn't have a phone to create my music taste; my household had different music tastes; I listened to what everybody played,' Rema said in a press release. 'In school parties, we used to dance to a lot of Caribbean and Francophone bounces. We didn't care about what they were saying because most of them were not even in our local language in Nigeria. They just kept repeating one word with a fantastic instrumental backing it up, and we all danced. Making music now, I'm reliving those moments by expressing it with my art.' Rema is nearly finished with his tour in support of last year's Heis. While on the road, he performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, New York's Madison Square Garden, the O2 in London, and elsewhere. Read about Rema's Heis cut 'Ozeba' at No. 63 in 'The 100 Best Songs of 2024.' Plus, revisit Alphonse Pierre's 2019 interview with the musician, 'Rema Is Leading the Next Generation of Nigerian Pop.' Originally Appeared on Pitchfork Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee So-eun: From Law to Music - The Inspiring Return of a Multi-Talented Artist
The Incredible Journey of a Multi-Talented Artist You're 16, you release your debut album, become famous for hits like "Husband" and "Kitchen," then decide to completely change careers, become a lawyer in New York, and after two decades, return to your first love: music. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sounds like something out of a Bollywood movie, right? But this is exactly what Lee So-eun has done, and honestly, it's giving us major life goals. The Korean artist, who's now 42, is set to release her new album "Lee So-eun's Perspective - Notes on a Poem" on July 23rd, marking her return to music after a 20-year hiatus. For those doing the math, her last album "Think of Me" was released way back in 2005. That's like... before Instagram was even a thing! When Dreams Take a Detour (And That's Totally Okay) What makes Lee So-eun's story so relatable is how she didn't follow the typical "stick to one thing" narrative that we're often pressured into. After gaining popularity with songs like "Resembles You," "Kitchen," "Farewell," and "For a Long Time," she made the bold decision to pursue higher education. She graduated from Korea University's English Literature department in 2007, then packed her bags for the United States. Talk about a plot twist! She got accepted into not one, but four American law schools including Northwestern University, Cornell, Georgetown, and Notre Dame. She chose Northwestern University's Law School in Chicago, focusing on human rights law and copyright law - areas that probably resonated with her artistic background. This reminds us of how many young people today are exploring multiple career paths. Just like how some of our favorite influencers are also entrepreneurs, or how actors become directors, Lee So-eun proved that you don't have to be stuck in one box forever. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Musical Comeback That's Making Hearts Flutter Fast forward to 2025, and Lee So-eun is ready to show the world that artistic souls never really fade away. Her new album is a collaboration with children's song composer Rema (real name Kim Eun-sun), featuring 12 poems from the poetry collection "To My Little Giant" transformed into songs. What's really cool is that she personally translated four bonus tracks into English, giving listeners a chance to experience how language changes the emotional delivery of the same content. The album was co-produced with help from various artists including Choi Jin-kyung from crossover band "Second Moon," producer Yang Si-on, blues & jazz pianist Nam Me-ari, and producer Lee Ki-hyun. The project became especially meaningful to her after becoming a mother. She felt a thirst for content that could positively influence flexible and pure hearts, wanting to create something that could awaken children's emotions, comfort teenagers' feelings, and serve as a medium of empathy for adults navigating changing relationships.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tyla makes waves in Berlin: unveils two new tracks from ‘We Wanna Party' mixtape
In celebration of her upcoming mixtape, 'We Wanna Party', Tyla partied up a storm in Berlin, where she also unveiled two new songs from the project. Image: Instagram Tyla has been on an exciting roll for her mixtape rollout, after breaking streaming records ahead of her highly anticipated mixtape drop, the South African sensation took her fans on a wild ride in Berlin. On Monday, July 14, the 'popiano' princess invited her fans to party in style and share a fun-filled day with her as they grooved to her chart-topping hit 'Is It'. The Berlin bash was a celebration of music, fun, and community. Fans were treated to a confetti party where they danced the day away with Tyla herself. The sweet treats did not stop there; there were also doughnuts emblazoned with the words 'We Wanna Party', the title of her upcoming mixtape. In true Tyla style, the 23-year-old revealed two new song titles from her mixtape on a drinks menu, 'Dynamite', which was made with tequila, grapefruit lemonade and lime. The other song title, 'Chanel', was a drink made with champagne or prosecco with orange juice, and garnished with a slice of orange. Fans were eagerly sipping on their drinks surrounding the superstar as she danced along to music from artists such as Afrobeats artist Rema. The mixtape already boasts two singles, 'Bliss' and 'Is It', and with these two new additions, fans are even more hyped for the drop as more songs are yet to be revealed in London for the second mixtape launch taking place on July 16. The mixtape launch was not the only occasion celebrated. Her 2023 hit song 'Water' went Gold in Berlin, Germany, and the Grammy Award-winning singer was presented with a plaque for the gold certification of the song.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
Drake's three-day residency at London's Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper's headline slot ended after 40 minutes. Appearing on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, he told the crowd he would perform until his microphone was cut off - referencing the strict 21:30 curfew. Fans were also left feeling shortchanged after the 38-year-old's set featured just three special guests - Popcaan, Rema and Vybz Kartel. Saturday night's show, which ran for 90 minutes, featured 13 special guests, while Friday's show also had a similar runtime and included six surprise acts. Earlier in the day, the official setlist had advertised two Drake sets - one at 18:25 and one at 20:55. The first mysteriously disappeared from the schedule during the course of the afternoon, with planned performances from Vybz Kartel and Burna Boy going ahead in their allotted time slots. Fans appeared surprised when Drake entered the stage just minutes after Burna Boy had finished, with the Canadian announcing himself to the crowd by speaking to fans. He appeared agitated, which was a departure from his more upbeat attitude from Friday and Saturday night. Drake started his set by playing an unreleased collaboration with British rapper Central Cee, who did not appear on stage to perform but instead mouthed the words from his position in the front row, which was projected across the big screens. The Toronto rapper and singer appeared apologetic throughout, promising to play some of his biggest hits to win over the crowd. He told the crowd: "London, I will love you for the rest of my life," as he raced through a medley of tracks. They included Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance, which were remixed and updated for 2025, but felt slightly rushed, with their new arrangements making it difficult for fans to sing along. A surprise appearance from Nigerian rapper Rema raised spirits in the crowd, with tracks Calm Down and Fever proving a highlight. But after a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo songs. For the third night in a row, he climbed onto a crane to wave to the 50,000 attendees as Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You blasted through the speakers. After gaining social media traction over the weekend, fans quickly realised it signalled the end of a disappointedly short headline set. Drake already fell victim to the 22:30 curfew on Friday night, with organisers cutting both his and Lauryn Hill's microphones off and replacing show graphics with information on local train stations. He did a better job of keeping timings in check during Saturday's show, but it is unknown whether it was his decision to start his Sunday evening set 45 minutes before the event was due to end. Fans around us expressed their discontent as they shuffled to the exits, with many unaware of the strict local curfews that operate in the park. Some even told us they had spent longer queuing to get into the venue than they'd seen Drake perform. Whilst attempting to leave, we were alerted to scenes of distress at the accessible exit. Fans could be seen and heard pleading with security to let them leave after being told they would have to be held in a restrictive space for ten minutes or until other security gave them the green light. This led to hysteria, with fans attacking the barriers, shouting and pleading that they were disabled and needed to leave. Wireless Festival's organisers have been contacted by the BBC for comment. Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you Fans disappointed by last-minute Wireless line-up Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts Get our flagship newsletter with all the headlines you need to start the day. Sign up here.
