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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Rich Brian Returns (Rather Introspectively) With 'WHERE IS MY HEAD?'
Summary WhileRich Brian's internet presence hasn't wavered in the past six years, his solo music output has – and his just-as-online fanbase hasn't let him forget that in his Instagram comments. Taking a lengthy hiatus after his last longform release –1999in 2020, which was preceded by sophomore albumThe Sailorin 2019, and his 2018 debut,Amen –Brian has been busy in the interim. As he returns to the scene with his new project,WHERE IS MY HEAD?,it's clear the88risingartist has spent the last few years deep in the depths of developing not only his artistic vision, but also navigating his psyche, the 15-track album a vessel for all of his discoveries along the way. Having done a lot of looking inward in the past years – even up until the past few months, as he delayed the album due to feeling 'incredibly inspired by the people, places, and sounds' around him – the genre-traversingWHERE IS MY HEAD?not only marks the most introspective release from the candid artist, but also what he believes to be his best. 'Went absolutely nuts on the production for all the songs, some of my fav lyrics and storytelling work I've done so far,' he wrote in an Instagram caption in which he also shared that he wrote most of the album 'in a room by [himself], as 'it just felt too personal to do any other way.' Also signalling his most ambitious and honed-in longform drop,WHERE IS MY HEAD?revolves around a sharp, two-character concept, in which Brian plays both Movie Brian and Maestro Brian, the latter an alter-ego who scores for the former, his on-screen persona. Right from the jump, the first track, 'Senja' – which translates to 'Dusk' in Indonesian – kicks off (and closes out) with an Indonesian intro, laying the groundwork for Brian to lay down his verse. As for the features, the close-to-home collection of music sees contributions from a considered bunch of artists. 'Every feature on this album has been so organic, from the making of the song, to thinking 'wow ___ would sound crazy on this' to me dming them with 0 expectations and having them actually respond n come through and some even willing to take notes & direction from me,' the musician reflected on Instagram, ultimately choosing to tapToro Y Moi,Ski Mask The Slump God,Maxo Kream,redveil,Charlotte Day Wilson, DAISY WORLD and Kurtis Wells to offer their hand to the heartfelt soundscape. 1. Senja2. Body High ft. Toro y Moi3. Jumpy ft. Ski Mask The Slump God4. Took A Breath5. Butterfly6. Fat Cats, Starving Dogs ft. Maxo Kream7. Little Ray Of Light8. Ma9. Serpents!10. Bumpy Road ft. redveil11. Timezones12. Is It? ft. Charlotte Day Wilson, DAISY WORLD13. She ft. Kurtis Wells14. Oh Well15. Jelly Air Island Stream Rich Brian'sWHERE IS MY HEAD?– out everywhere now.
Hypebeast
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Ski Mask The Slump God's SoundCloud Era Classics Are Now on Streaming
Summary WhenSki Mask The Slump Goddropped 'Catch Me Outside 2' last month, the rapper took us all back in time, transporting us back to 2017 when the track's predecessor first surfaced. Ski is back in his nostalgia bag, but this time, he is throwing it back even further, tapping back into his SoundCloud Era prime and, at last, moving almost all of his classic cuts over to streaming services. In a 29-track package properly namedThe Lost Files,Ski serves up all of the songs we'd open SoundCloud solely to bump – starting off strong with 'Life is Short' as the opening act. Of course, all of his close friends and collaboratorXXXTentacion's features land on the tracklist, including 'IWATCHEDHIMDROWN' at track two, 'Broly' at track seven, and 'Fatality' at track fourteen. Those three tracks alone have culminated in double-digit millions of streams on SoundCloud and are already running up numbers on DSPs as we speak. Other high points of the album include fan-favorites 'Alien Sex,' 'Nationwide,' the 'Stuntin' Like My Daddy'-sampling 'SLMD Remix' and 'Rickybobby!' Lil Pump appears on another infamous offering, 'Where's the Blow!' withDenzel CurryandCraig Xenon 'Unmask' andPollarion 'Sh*t Talk.' Find the full tracklist below. 1. Life is Short2. IWATCHEDHIMDROWN (feat. XXXTentacion)3. Alien Sex4. Where's the Blow! (feat. Lil Pump)5. Nationwide6. Psycho7. Broly (feat. XXXTentacion)8. SLMD Remix (RIP Bernie Mac)9. Rickybobby!10. I like Bricks11. Unmask (feat. Denzel Curry & Craig Xen)12. Vetty Vrocker13. Apple Sauce14. Fatality (feat. XXXTentacion)15. Billy & Mandy16. Kate Moss17. Young Voorhees18. Shit Talk (feat. Pollari)19. JFK20. Pull Up21. Holy22. Wet23. VR All Stars24. Chanel25. Hell in a Cell26. Iceberg27. Freaky Fred28. SNOMED29. Skimeetsworld The moment we've all been waiting for: listen to Ski Mask'sThe Lost Files, on all streaming services now.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
World record created with yoga on boats
Vijayawada: Water Crafts-Floating Yoga conducted by the NTR district administration near Berm Park in Krishna River on Wednesday morning evoked good response as more than 2,000 yoga lovers enthusiastically participated in the Yogandhra campaign and practiced Yoga. The World Record Union (WRU) announced that a new world record was created in Vijayawada on Wednesday by performing Yoga on boats. As part of Yogandhra, the event was organised in the pleasant morning on Krishna waters involving more than 200 boats. IAS officers, students, yoga teachers, fishermen, and a large number of Yoga lovers enthusiastically performed yoga on the boats, fishing boats, Jet Ski boats, sand boats and others. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath inaugurated the event. Special chief secretary of the department of tourism and culture Ajay Jain, Principal secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena, NTR district collector G Lakshmisa, Joint collector S Ilakkia, VMC commissioner HM Dhyana Chandra and others participated. MP Sivanath said a new world record was created in Vijayawada by performing Water Crafts-Floating Yoga on Krishna river. World Record Union (WRU) judge Sharif Hanif visited the Berm Park and was delighted to see more than 2000 people participating in the yoga on boats. He announced that a world record was created by performing yoga on boats by more than 2000 persons. He congratulated the NTR district administration for conducting the mega event and stated that the people of Vijayawada gave a big message to the world on Yoga and its importance for health and fitness. MP Sivanath congratulated the organisers and the people of Vijayawada. Staff from the department of fisheries, panchayat raj, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, boating clubs, swimmers' associations made collective efforts for the success of the event.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Why you should plan a solo trip to the Maldives—the honeymoon capital of the world
After two overnight flights and a brief stop in Istanbul, I found myself island-hopping alone through the Maldives on a tiny seaplane surrounded by couples. I was the last stop: Velaa Private Island—a palm-studded speck of sand in the middle of the impossibly blue Indian Ocean. There are certain destinations that seem made for couples. Paris is one that lives large in our imaginations, conjuring images of strolling hand in hand along the Seine. The Maldives is another, with white sand beaches, luxury resorts, and overwater bungalows that are almost synonymous with the word 'honeymoon." I always thought the Maldives was one of those places you needed to save for a special occasion. If not a honeymoon, then an anniversary, a big birthday, or a romantic milestone of some kind. And while the lavish private island resorts are popular with newlyweds, the Maldives is a surprisingly enriching destination for solo travelers. (6 ways to experience the Paris of the Roaring '20s) The thing everybody knows about the Maldives is the over-water bungalows. They are just as spectacular as they look in photos. My villa had a wall of windows that opened onto a private deck with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Just the sea stretching into the horizon. One of the underrated joys of traveling alone is doing exactly what you want, whenever you want. Want to take a bubble bath in the middle of the day? Go for it. I spent hours in the enormous round bath with the windows open, overlooking the pool that overlooked the ocean. I could have happily spent my entire trip confined to my bungalow, swimming and lounging and ordering room service. But paradise has a way of luring you outside. Sometimes, doing whatever you want means doing nothing at all. I am absolutely one of those people who can sit and 'do nothing' on vacation for a week, provided I have a comfortable lounge chair and a good book—or seven. I did not expect my days on a tiny tropical island to be filled with adventure, but I decided to try a Jet Ski trip. The scenery was picturesque, with dolphins and rainbows and water so blue it looked digitally enhanced. I could snorkel straight off my deck and spot clouds of iridescent fish flitting beneath the surface. If I had the time, I could have gotten scuba certified, tried kite surfing, hydrofoiling, seabobbing, or even gone surfing. You don't have to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy the Maldives—but if you are, you won't be bored. Marine life is a highlight of a trip to the Maldives, and many of the more eco-conscious resorts have strong conservation programs. Remote Lands can set up a custom itinerary that includes sea turtle rehabilitation and manta ray research with a marine biologist. There are plenty of ways to feel like an explorer, not just a guest. (How to get active in the Maldives, from surfing to diving) Escaping to the ends of the Earth to outrun your anxiety is a cliché—but clichés exist for a reason. A week filled with massages, ocean swims, and perfectly grilled fish can work wonders on the nervous system. Especially when there's no one else's schedule to navigate but your own. One of the most unexpected highlights of the trip was a consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor visiting from India. Our conversation was surprisingly profound; we talked about my energy, my sleep, my digestion, and the cycles of stress I'd been stuck in. He offered insights into how those things were showing up in my body and gave me small but thoughtful recommendations for rebalancing. It felt like therapy for the soul, with a side of herbal tea. What makes the Maldives so popular with honeymooners—privacy, beauty, and indulgence—also makes it a fantastic solo destination. But you don't have to come alone if you don't want to. Companies like Intrepid, G Adventures, and Explore Worldwide all offer small group tours to the Maldives. These trips combine a built-in social group with enough free time to explore on your own. There's this strange pressure we put on ourselves to wait for certain life milestones to do the things we really want. People say they're 'saving' the Maldives for some arbitrary future date, but you don't need an excuse to treat yourself to your dream trip. What I found in the Maldives wasn't just luxury or natural beauty—though there was no shortage of either. It was something deeper, a quiet reminder that you don't need someone else to make a trip memorable. You can do that all on your own. Getting TherePart of the appeal of the Maldives is how far away it is. By the time I landed, I didn't even know what time zone I was in. Many travelers connect through Dubai, but Turkish Airlines offers a comfortable alternative with options for stopovers in to StayVelaa offers multiple dining venues, two spas, and the largest wine cellar on the island, curated by a Maldivian-born Sea View, a guesthouse on Fulidhoo island, offers a laid-back alternative. Born in London and raised in Warsaw, Poland and Ketchum, Idaho, Teddy Minford has spent her life traveling. Focusing on hotels, food, adventure, and art, her writing has taken her all over the world, from treehouse hotels in Sri Lanka to remote wineries in Argentina. She lives in New York City.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
3-day Masula Beach Festival from June 6
Machilipatnam: Minister for Mines, Geology, and Excise Kollu Ravindra on Monday unveiled ambitious plans for the Masula Beach Fest 2025, slated to transform the picturesque Machilipatnam Beach into a hub of innovation and opportunity. Speaking at a press conference at the Zilla Parishad Convention Hall alongside Collector DK Balaji and SP Gangadhar, Minister Ravindra urged people from all over the State to participate and make the festival a grand success. Minister Ravindra emphasised that the Masula Beach Fest 2025, scheduled for June 6 to 8, aims at significantly boosting tourism in Andhra Pradesh. He proclaimed that the event is set to become South India's largest festival of its kind. 'This is our village, our festival,' Minister Ravindra declared, urging widespread participation. He highlighted a diverse array of activities planned, including amusement, entertainment and adventure sports. Notably, the festival will feature Andhra Pradesh's inaugural sea kayaking event, alongside beach kabaddi, beach volleyball, and an array of thrilling activities such as Heli rides, paragliding, speed boat races, Jet Ski rides and bungee jumping. Over 2,000 national-level athletes are expected to compete in these events. The festival will kick off on June 6 at 9 am with the unveiling of the 'Gateway of Amaravati' by athletes, marked by the hoisting of a 100-foot national flag. From the evening of June 6, attendees can look forward to a vibrant array of cultural programmes featuring renowned Telugu film artistes. Beyond sports and entertainment, the Masula Beach Fest will be a celebration of Telugu culture and cuisine. Over 100 stalls will showcase the rich flavours, traditions and customs of the Telugu people, with seven dedicated food courts offering a diverse culinary experience. Minister Ravindra underscored that the festival is not merely a tourism event but a strategic initiative to create new opportunities and foster innovation. He also highlighted the rigorous preparations by officials, confirming that every event will be live-streamed. Marine authorities will be on hand to ensure the safety of those wishing to take a sea bath. The Minister concluded by reiterating the festival's potential to generate improved employment and livelihood opportunities through tourism development, urging everyone to attend and contribute to its success.
