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Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kaytranada Returns With New Album ‘Ain't No Damn Way'
For the second summer in a row, Haitian-Canadian producer Kaytranada is getting people dancing with a new studio album. The Grammy-winning DJ has released his fourth album Ain't No Damn Way!, the follow-up to last year's Timeless. Kaytranada gave little warning for the release, announcing the LP earlier this week and dropping lead single 'Space Invader' shortly thereafter. Like with Timeless, Kaytranada plays with a wide range of sounds and rhythms on the project, from more upbeat tracks like 'Championship' and 'Don't Worry Babe / I Got U Babe' to laid-back offerings like 'Things' and 'Shine Your Light For We.' He even samples TLC's 'Let's Do It Again' on closing track 'Do It! (Again!).' In recent years, Kaytranada has fully stepped into his power, unafraid to create beats or make musical tweaks that he feel might not resonate with listeners or collaborators. 'I always used to be very shy in the studio and sometimes let the artists just do their thing because I didn't want to correct them or anything. It took me a while to understand, OK, I got to be the one that says 'Do it like this,'" he told Rolling Stone last year. "I don't have a leader mentality. I'm learning to do that now.' Now, Kaytranada is 'trying to make Grammy-winning albums.' 'I just want to be remembered as one of the greats in terms of producing, not only dance and electronic but also just production in general,' he told Billboard. Kaytranada hits the road with Justice on a co-headlining tour across North America this fall. It all kicks off Oct. 16 in Vancouver and wraps up Nov. 16 in Miami. Before then, fans can listen to the producer featured on Teyana Taylor's forthcoming album Escape Room, due out next week.
Montreal Gazette
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Album review: Grammy-winning Montrealer Kaytranada drops surprise album geared for the dance floor
Entertainment And Life By Montreal Gazette Kaytranada knows how to throw a party. In his opening slot for The Weeknd's two packed concerts at Parc Jean-Drapeau in July, the Montrealer got people moving with an up-tempo set featuring many of his own hits. Far from the reserved DJ-producer, he danced up a storm behind the consoles, occasionally grabbing the mic to hype the crowd. In October, he embarks on a co-headlining arena tour with French electro duo Justice, which sadly won't be stopping in our city. But first he's back with a late-summer surprise: Ain't No Damn Way!, a new album of instrumental jams geared for the dance floor, released a week and change before his 33rd birthday. 'Letting y'all know that this album is strictly for workouts, dancing and studying and for my people that love beats,' he said in an Instagram story this week. It's the follow-up to his Grammy-nominated 2024 album Timeless and double-Grammy-winning 2019 release Bubba. His debut 99% won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize for best Canadian album. Along the way, Kaytranada, born Louis Kevin Celestin in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised on Montreal's South Shore, has opened for Madonna, remixed Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey and collaborated with Kali Uchis, Pharrell Williams, Anderson .Paak, Snoop Dogg, Childish Gambino, H.E.R., and Pink Pantheress, among others. There are no guests on Ain't No Damn Way!, just Kaytranada doing his thing: pulling together disparate influences to craft singular grooves that stimulate the senses and move bodies in mysterious ways. That's not to say he doesn't have company. The quintessential crate-digger, he borrows textures from an impressive array of sources that showcase both his musical curiosity and intuitive ability to weave bits and pieces into a unified and never overworked whole. First single Space Invader pops with an old-school hip-hop beat and samples Kelis's Neptunes-produced 2001 track Young, Fresh N' New, turning the rejuvenated result into a soulful, scintillating club jam that feels like a lost Michael Jackson recording crossed with a '90s house track. Championship, next, borrows from 1970s German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream to mystical effect. Home grabs a head-bobbing beat from drummer Alex Sowinski of Toronto's Badbadnotgood, while the entrancing Things incorporates echoes of a hook from '80s Nigerian Afro-boogie artist Steve Monite over bongos and synth loops. The twinkling Good Luck is based on a staggered breakbeat by drummer Karriem Riggins, who has worked with Chicago rapper Common and the late, great producer and Kaytranada inspiration J Dilla (who is sampled on the salvational Don't Worry Babe / I Got You Babe). The dreamy interlude lasts a mere 1:47, making it the shortest of 12 songs on an album that clocks in just under the 35-minute mark. Shine Your Light For We matches Barry White instrumental snippets — not that you would know, without reading the credits — with soulful vocals from Wu-Tang Clan rapper Cappadonna's inspirational 1998 jam Black Boy. And closing track Do It! (Again!) (feat. TLC), grabs from the R&B trio's 1994 song Let's Do It Again while giving it the Kaytranada makeover — i.e. turning it into another bumping, gently percolating club jam, the title inviting us to do as we're told and put this addictive album on repeat. A decade into his recording career proper, Kaytranada shows no signs of relenting, and no lack of inspiration. The guy has so many ideas, he has to keep putting out new music. While he has been flirting with mainstream status for a while — his Spotify page shows several tracks with over 100 million streams — it's only a matter of time before he breaks through for real. Until then, it's a treat to watch Kaytranada continue to build his rock-solid reputation as one of the most tasteful and inventive producers around, with an infectious and instantly identifiable sound.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Edge Expands Partnership with ABMDA, Entering New Markets
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Edge, manufacturer of advanced exterior trim, siding, and interior accents, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Associated Building Material Distributors of America, Inc. (ABMDA), growing its footprint of distribution partners throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to bolstering availability in the US, this represents the brand's entrance into Canadian markets. With the regional and distribution expertise of ABMDA members, builders will enjoy enhanced support of Edge's leading product lines, including treated wood EvoTrim™, the new thermally modified siding line, ForgeWood, and upcoming innovations from the brand. Dom Beaulieu, Managing Director of Edge, emphasized the significance of this announcement, saying, 'ABMDA's strong presence in the market coupled with their dedication to excellence makes them an invaluable partner. This expansion enables us to deliver our high-performing products to a broader audience and provide additional value to our customers by addressing the demand for both service and quality.' Added Brendan Moloney, Director of Sales for Edge, 'We've seen powerful synergies between ABMDA and Edge so far in the values and practices of both organizations. We look forward to further strengthening our ties with its distributor members in the coming months.' Garry Tabor, Executive Vice President of ABMDA commented, 'Our strong relationships with suppliers provide our members with the products and services that help our customers stand out, and we're excited to add Edge as a partner that is committed to delivering superior solutions.' Edge products, namely EvoTrim, ForgeWood, and the Timeless line of ultra-smooth interior accent boards, are rolling out to ABMDA member distributors through the end of 2025. To learn more about the full product offering, visit About Edge Edge is a leading provider of trim, siding, and interior accents. Its product lines include prefinished and natural solutions such as ForgeWood thermally modified siding, the Timeless interior accent board collection, and primed, exterior-rated trim lines EvoTrim™, Premium Primed, and Primed SPF. Sourced and manufactured in North America, its high quality, convenient, and beautiful products make Edge a valued provider to building materials distributors and retailers nationwide. Edge is a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, a business segment of UFP Industries. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with facilities throughout North America, Australia, Europe, and Asia, UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) is a holding company whose affiliates serve the retail, construction, and industrial markets. Those affiliates are strategically positioned to deliver a wide variety of products to nationwide retailers that cater to both consumers and building professionals.
News18
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
MTV VMAs 2025 Nominations: Lady Gaga Leads With 12 Nods, Beats Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga leads the MTV VMAs 2025 with 12 nominations, beating Taylor Swift. Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and ROSÉ follow close. Check full list and voting details. The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations are officially out, and Lady Gaga has emerged as the frontrunner. The pop icon scored 12 nominations, the highest for this year, following the success of her comeback album Mayhem. Her nominations include major categories such as Best Album, Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year, USA Today reported. This surge in nominations ends Taylor Swift's two-year dominance at the top. However, Swift is still in the running for Artist of the Year, alongside Beyoncé. If either of the two wins, they will become the most-awarded artist in VMA history with 31 trophies each. Both currently hold 30. Bruno Mars, who collaborated with Gaga on Die with a Smile, is right behind her with 11 nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with 10. K-pop star ROSÉ and pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter have received eight nods each, while Ariana Grande and The Weeknd secured seven nominations each. The nominations list also includes Billie Eilish (6), Charli XCX (5), and a slew of artists with four nods including Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus, and Tate McRae. This year's VMAs also feature 33 first-time nominees. Among them are Alex Warren, Gigi Perez, KATSEYE, and country music star Blake Shelton. In a historic moment, Mac Miller has received his first VMA nomination posthumously. Two new award categories have been introduced in 2025 — Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist, expanding the scope of recognition at the event. Fan voting opened on Tuesday across 19 gender-neutral categories and will continue until 6 PM ET on September 5. The award ceremony will be broadcast live from UBS Arena on CBS at 8 PM ET on Sunday, September 7. Fans can also catch all the action on MTV and stream it live via Paramount+. Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Billie Eilish 'Birds of a Feather" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die with a Smile" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" The Weeknd, Playboi Carti 'Timeless" ARTIST OF THE YEAR Bad Bunny Beyoncé Kendrick Lamar Lady Gaga Morgan Wallen Taylor Swift The Weeknd SONG OF THE YEAR Alex Warren 'Ordinary" Billie Eilish 'Birds of a Feather" Doechii 'Anxiety" Ed Sheeran 'Sapphire" Gracie Abrams 'I Love You, I'm Sorry" Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die with a Smile" Lorde 'What Was That" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Tate McRae 'Sports Car" The Weeknd, Playboi Carti 'Timeless" BEST NEW ARTIST Alex Warren Ella Langley Gigi Perez Lola Young Sombr The Marías BEST POP ARTIST Ariana Grande Charli xcx Justin Bieber Lorde Miley Cyrus Sabrina Carpenter Tate McRae MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR August 2024 – Shaboozey 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)" September 2024 – Ayra Starr 'Last Heartbreak Song" October 2024 – Mark Ambor 'Belong Together" November 2024 – Lay Bankz 'Graveyard" December 2024 – Dasha 'Bye Bye Bye" January 2025 – Katseye 'Touch" February 2025 – Jordan Adetunji 'Kehlani" March 2025 – Leon Thomas 'Yes It Is" April 2025 – Livingston 'Shadow" May 2025 – Damiano David 'Next Summer" June 2025 – Gigi Perez 'Sailor Song" July 2025 – Role Model 'Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" BEST COLLABORATION Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Luther" Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die with a Smile" Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton 'Pour Me a Drink" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco 'Sunset Blvd" BEST POP Alex Warren 'Ordinary" Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Ed Sheeran 'Sapphire" Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars 'Die with a Smile" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" BEST HIP-HOP Doechii 'Anxiety" Drake 'Nokia" Eminem ft. Jelly Roll 'Somebody Save Me" GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red 'Whatchu Kno About Me" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" LL Cool J ft. Eminem 'Murdergram Deux" Travis Scott '4X4" BEST R&B Chris Brown 'Residuals" Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs 'Mutt (Remix)" Mariah Carey 'Type Dangerous" Partynextdoor 'N o C h i l l" Summer Walker 'Heart of a Woman" SZA 'Drive" The Weeknd, Playboi Carti 'Timeless" BEST ALTERNATIVE Gigi Perez 'Sailor Song" Imagine Dragons 'Wake Up" Lola Young 'Messy" MGK & Jelly Roll 'Lonely Road" Sombr 'Back to Friends" The Marías 'Back to Me" BEST ROCK Coldplay 'All My Love" Evanescence 'Afterlife (From the Netflix Series 'Devil May Cry')" Green Day 'One Eyed Bastard" Lenny Kravitz 'Honey" Linkin Park 'The Emptiness Machine" Twenty One Pilots 'The Contract" BEST LATIN Bad Bunny 'Baile Inolvidable" J Balvin 'Rio" Karol G 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" Peso Pluma 'La Patrulla" Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos 'Khé?" Shakira 'Soltera' BEST K-POP Aespa 'Whiplash" Jennie 'Like Jennie " Jimin 'Who" Jisoo 'Earthquake" Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye 'Born Again" Stray Kids 'Chk Chk Boom" Rosé 'Toxic Till the End" BEST AFROBEATS Asake & Travis Scott 'Active" Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott 'TaTaTa" Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea 'Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)" Rema 'Baby (Is It a Crime)" Tems ft. Asake 'Get It Right" Tyla 'Push 2 Start" Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz 'Piece of My Heart" BEST COUNTRY Chris Stapleton 'Think I'm in Love With You" Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood 'I'm Gonna Love You" Jelly Roll 'Liar" Lainey Wilson '4x4xU" Megan Moroney 'Am I Okay?" Morgan Wallen 'Smile" BEST ALBUM Bad Bunny Debí Tirar Más Fotos Kendrick Lamar GNX Lady Gaga Mayhem Morgan Wallen I'm the Problem Sabrina Carpenter Short n' Sweet The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow BEST LONG FORM VIDEO Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Bad Bunny 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Short Film)" Damiano David 'Funny Little Stories" Mac Miller 'Balloonerism" Miley Cyrus 'Something Beautiful" The Weeknd 'Hurry Up Tomorrow" VIDEO FOR GOOD Burna Boy 'Higher" Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish 'Guess" Doechii 'Anxiety" Eminem ft. Jelly Roll 'Somebody Save Me" Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco 'Younger and Hotter Than Me" Zach Hood ft. Sasha Alex Sloan 'Sleepwalking" BEST DIRECTION Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish 'Guess" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" BEST ART DIRECTION Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish 'Guess" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Lorde 'Man Of The Year" Miley Cyrus 'End of the World" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Ed Sheeran 'Sapphire" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Miley Cyrus 'Easy Lover" Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" BEST EDITING Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish 'Guess" Ed Sheeran 'Sapphire" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" Tate McRae 'Just Keep Watching (From 'F1 The Movie')" BEST CHOREOGRAPHY Doechii 'Anxiety" FKA Twigs 'Eusexua" Kendrick Lamar 'Not Like Us" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Tyla 'Push 2 Start" Zara Larsson 'Pretty Ugly" BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Ariana Grande 'Brighter Days Ahead" Lady Gaga 'Abracadabra" Rosé & Bruno Mars 'Apt." Sabrina Carpenter 'Manchild" Tate McRae 'Just Keep Watching" (From 'F1 The Movie') The Weeknd 'Hurry Up Tomorrow" First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. 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UPI
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars lead MTV Video Music Awards nominations
1 of 5 | Lady Gaga leads the nominees at the MTV Video Music Awards for the third time. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are in. Lady Gaga is up for 12 awards, including Video of the Year and Best Album, making her the award show's most-nominated artist for the third time. Bruno Mars follows with 11 nods, while Kendrick Lamar received 10. Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter received eight nominations apiece. The Weeknd, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx earned 7, 6 and 5 nods, respectively. Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae are each up for four potential honors. Video of the Year nominees include Ariana Grande for "Brighter Days Ahead," Billie Eilish with "Birds of a Feather," Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars with "Die With a Smile," Rosé and Bruno Mars for "APT," Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" and The Weeknd and Playboi Carti for "Timeless." Bad Bunny, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd have all been nominated for the Artist of the Year award, while Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, sombr and The Marias are up for for Best New Artist. The Song of the Year award could go to Alex Warren's "Ordinary," Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather," Doechii's "Anxiety," Ed Sheeran's "Sapphire," Gracie Abrams' "I Love You, I'm Sorry," "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Lorde's "What was That," "APT" by Rosé and Bruno Mars, Tate McRae's "Sports Car" or "Timeless" by the The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. The MTV VMAs will broadcast live from the UBS Arena in New York on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. EDT. Fans can cast their votes at Lady Gaga turns 39: a look back at the pop icon Lady Gaga headlines Virgin Mobile's Re Generation benefit concert in aid of homeless youth at Circa in Toronto on November 30, 2008. The following year Gaga performed for Britain's Queen Elizabeth. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
