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Black America Web
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Giveon Reveals 'Beloved' Album Secrets at Urban 1 Summit
Source: R1 Digital / R1 At the Urban 1 Summit, Grammy-nominated singer Giveon sat down for an intimate interview, offering fans a glimpse into the artistry behind his latest album, Beloved , and sharing personal anecdotes that make his music so relatable. The album, which Giveon described as 'expansive, classy, lush, and luxe,' is a reflection of his growth as both an artist and a man. The title, Beloved , holds a special connection, inspired by a term of endearment his grandfather often used for his grandmother. 'It's one of those classic words—timeless and full of meaning,' he explained. READ MORE STORIES: Faith, Fitness, and Afrobeats: Kirk Franklin's New Chapter Mya Talks New Music, Career, and Future Projects at the Urban 1 Summit Tamar Braxton Talks Music, Growth, & New Beginnings at Urban 1 Summit Among the highlights of the discussion was Giveon's favorite lyrics from the album. He singled out a poignant line from Strangers , the album's fourth track, 'How we go from 'I love you' to 'How you been?'' The artist candidly revealed how the song draws from his own experiences, resonating with listeners who have navigated the complexities of love and loss. Adding a humorous touch, Giveon also mentioned lyrics from another track, where he recalls attempting to reconnect with someone who had blocked him by texting their mom. His willingness to channel personal vulnerabilities into music is a hallmark of his work, underscoring the album's raw honesty. 'Even if you don't like my music, know it's all true,' he said. Beyond music, Giveon shared personal loves, including his favorite dish, chicken tikka masala, and his admiration for New York's vibrant jazz scene. However, he remains an L.A. boy at heart, cherishing its perfect weather and laid-back vibe. Giveon's Beloved is more than an album—it's a deeply personal letter to fans, showcasing his evolution as an artist while staying true to his authentic self. Fans can expect nothing less than soul-stirring honesty in every note. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE SEE ALSO
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
TRNSMT act takes unwell on stage because of brutal heat as temperatures soar to 30 degrees
At one point, she questioned whether she was going to faint on stage FEELING THE HEAT TRNSMT act takes unwell on stage because of brutal heat as temperatures soar to 30 degrees Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRNSMT act told how she felt unwell on stage today after the scorching 30C heat took its toll. Sigrid said she was "not feeling well" after playing the main stage of the Glasgow Green bash this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Sigrid rocked a custom TRNSMT tartan football top on stage Credit: PA 2 The Strangers singer rocked the main stage amid 30C heat this afternoon Credit: Michael Schofield The Norwegian singer, 28, described the performance as "really fun", but admitted it was "really tough" to endure the Scottish heatwave. Festival-goers faced temperatures of up to 30C at Glasgow Green, made all the hotter by dancing and jumping. But despite the high temperatures, which are set to continue into Sunday, Sigrid gave TRNSMT a thumbs up. "It was really fun. It was incredibly hot. "Honestly, I gotta admit, I'm not feeling very well. "I'm okay, but I'm not used to the heat. But it was great. The crowd, was really, really lovely. "I was very impressed by how they braved the heat. This is probably one of the hottest shows we've ever done." The Strangers singer added: "It was really tough. This is one of the few shows where I've not been moving that much. "It felt a bit like I should have given more but I just wasn't able to. But it was really really fun and it was really nice to see Glasgow again." The pop star spoke as The Kooks played their set on the main stage in the background. Music video for Sigrid's hit song Don't Kill My Vibe She said the band was fundamental to her learning music from a young age. "That was my whole childhood, or my whole youth" she said as the indie band played Sofa Song. "Seaside, I remember I covered that song. "And She Moves In Her Own Way is one of the first songs I learned on guitar." She added: "The Kooks were so integral to me learning instruments." She said TRNSMT was one of her favourite festivals, adding that it was "amazing" and getting "better and better" every year. She described Scottish crowds as "amazing, and very loud, rowdy". "I feel like in Scotland people are rooting for me," she said. "Today, I honestly was wondering am I gonna faint soon. "If it's not me surely someone in the audience must faint. Earlier today, I just felt they were rooting for everyone to do well." The Norwegian artist said she went to a farm near Glasgow before the festival to try some Scottish foods. The singer said she had tried haggis before in Scotland, which she described as "weird". She had also tried Buckfast which she said was "intense". She said: "I just got handed Buckfast once when we were playing Usher Hall. It was quite nice."
Leader Live
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
It was really fun… but I'm not feeling well: Sigrid powers through sunny set
The Norwegian singer described the performance as 'really fun', but said the heat had taken its toll. Festival-goers faced temperatures of up to 30C at Glasgow Green, made all the hotter by dancing and jumping. But despite the high temperatures, which are set to continue into Sunday, Sigrid gave TRNSMT a thumbs up. 'It was really fun,' she told the PA news agency. 'It was incredibly hot. 'I'm still a bit like, honestly, I gotta admit, I'm not feeling very well. 'I'm okay, but it's I'm not used to the heat. But it was great. The crowd, was really, really lovely. 'I was very impressed by how they braved the heat. This is probably one of the hottest shows we've ever done.' The Strangers singer added: 'It was really tough. This is one of the few shows where I've not been moving that much. 'It felt a bit like I should have given more but I just wasn't able to. But it was really really fun and it was really nice to see Glasgow again.' The pop star spoke as The Kooks played their set on the main stage in the background. She said the band was fundamental to her learning music from a young age. 'That was my whole childhood, or my whole youth' she said as the indie band played Sofa Song. 'Seaside, I remember I covered that song. 'And She Moves In Her Own Way is one of the first songs I learned on guitar.' She added: 'The Kooks were so integral to me learning instruments.' She said TRNSMT was one of her favourite festivals, adding that it was 'amazing' and getting 'better and better' every year. She described Scottish crowds as 'amazing, and very loud, rowdy'. 'I feel like in Scotland people are rooting for me,' she said. 'Today, I honestly was wondering am I gonna faint soon. 'If it's not me surely someone in the audience must faint. Earlier today, I just felt they were rooting for everyone to do well.' The Norwegian artist said she went to a farm near Glasgow before the festival to try some Scottish foods. The singer said she had tried haggis before in Scotland, which she described as 'weird'. She had also tried Buckfast which she said was 'intense'. 'I just got handed Buckfast once when we were playing Usher Hall,' she said. 'It was quite nice.' Crowds will hear Fontaines DC perform on Saturday night before Biffy Clyro close out the show. Fans will hear Gracie Abrams on Sunday night before Snow Patrol performs the final set.
North Wales Chronicle
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
It was really fun… but I'm not feeling well: Sigrid powers through sunny set
The Norwegian singer described the performance as 'really fun', but said the heat had taken its toll. Festival-goers faced temperatures of up to 30C at Glasgow Green, made all the hotter by dancing and jumping. But despite the high temperatures, which are set to continue into Sunday, Sigrid gave TRNSMT a thumbs up. 'It was really fun,' she told the PA news agency. 'It was incredibly hot. 'I'm still a bit like, honestly, I gotta admit, I'm not feeling very well. 'I'm okay, but it's I'm not used to the heat. But it was great. The crowd, was really, really lovely. 'I was very impressed by how they braved the heat. This is probably one of the hottest shows we've ever done.' The Strangers singer added: 'It was really tough. This is one of the few shows where I've not been moving that much. 'It felt a bit like I should have given more but I just wasn't able to. But it was really really fun and it was really nice to see Glasgow again.' The pop star spoke as The Kooks played their set on the main stage in the background. She said the band was fundamental to her learning music from a young age. 'That was my whole childhood, or my whole youth' she said as the indie band played Sofa Song. 'Seaside, I remember I covered that song. 'And She Moves In Her Own Way is one of the first songs I learned on guitar.' She added: 'The Kooks were so integral to me learning instruments.' She said TRNSMT was one of her favourite festivals, adding that it was 'amazing' and getting 'better and better' every year. She described Scottish crowds as 'amazing, and very loud, rowdy'. 'I feel like in Scotland people are rooting for me,' she said. 'Today, I honestly was wondering am I gonna faint soon. 'If it's not me surely someone in the audience must faint. Earlier today, I just felt they were rooting for everyone to do well.' The Norwegian artist said she went to a farm near Glasgow before the festival to try some Scottish foods. The singer said she had tried haggis before in Scotland, which she described as 'weird'. She had also tried Buckfast which she said was 'intense'. 'I just got handed Buckfast once when we were playing Usher Hall,' she said. 'It was quite nice.' Crowds will hear Fontaines DC perform on Saturday night before Biffy Clyro close out the show. Fans will hear Gracie Abrams on Sunday night before Snow Patrol performs the final set.
South Wales Guardian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
It was really fun… but I'm not feeling well: Sigrid powers through sunny set
The Norwegian singer described the performance as 'really fun', but said the heat had taken its toll. Festival-goers faced temperatures of up to 30C at Glasgow Green, made all the hotter by dancing and jumping. But despite the high temperatures, which are set to continue into Sunday, Sigrid gave TRNSMT a thumbs up. 'It was really fun,' she told the PA news agency. 'It was incredibly hot. 'I'm still a bit like, honestly, I gotta admit, I'm not feeling very well. 'I'm okay, but it's I'm not used to the heat. But it was great. The crowd, was really, really lovely. 'I was very impressed by how they braved the heat. This is probably one of the hottest shows we've ever done.' The Strangers singer added: 'It was really tough. This is one of the few shows where I've not been moving that much. 'It felt a bit like I should have given more but I just wasn't able to. But it was really really fun and it was really nice to see Glasgow again.' The pop star spoke as The Kooks played their set on the main stage in the background. She said the band was fundamental to her learning music from a young age. 'That was my whole childhood, or my whole youth' she said as the indie band played Sofa Song. 'Seaside, I remember I covered that song. 'And She Moves In Her Own Way is one of the first songs I learned on guitar.' She added: 'The Kooks were so integral to me learning instruments.' She said TRNSMT was one of her favourite festivals, adding that it was 'amazing' and getting 'better and better' every year. She described Scottish crowds as 'amazing, and very loud, rowdy'. 'I feel like in Scotland people are rooting for me,' she said. 'Today, I honestly was wondering am I gonna faint soon. 'If it's not me surely someone in the audience must faint. Earlier today, I just felt they were rooting for everyone to do well.' The Norwegian artist said she went to a farm near Glasgow before the festival to try some Scottish foods. The singer said she had tried haggis before in Scotland, which she described as 'weird'. She had also tried Buckfast which she said was 'intense'. 'I just got handed Buckfast once when we were playing Usher Hall,' she said. 'It was quite nice.' Crowds will hear Fontaines DC perform on Saturday night before Biffy Clyro close out the show. Fans will hear Gracie Abrams on Sunday night before Snow Patrol performs the final set.
