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Things We Loved in Music This Week: August 16
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.
On the heels ofKendrick LamarandDave Free's Project 3 Agency launch,Pharrellis the latest to officially unveil his own creative platform. Described to be 'a destination where music, fashion, design, and community converge,' the hub will host merch drops, new music, and other limited edition collaborations. Also described as a 'pseudonym and a playground for experimentation, storytelling, and direct connection,' VIRGINIA's first endeavors? Officially releasing Pharrell'sBLACK YACHT ROCK VOL 1 CITY OF LIMITLESS ACCESSas its inaugural 'project' as well as a limited VIRGINIA edition of his adidas Adistar Jellyfish.
The follow-up toGemini Rightswill soon be upon Lacyrevealed that his next album – officially entitledOh Yeah?– is in the pipeline, preceded by lead single 'Nice Shoes.'
AnySpike Leefilm is sure to have a well-curated soundtrack, and with a cast led by A$AP Rocky andDenzel Washington,Highest 2 Lowestis no exception. The press run has been enlivening yet refreshing, Rocky and Washington talking about what they're currently listening to, among other topics. Washington, for one, shared that he's currently bumping Samara Cyn andSmino's 'brand new teeth.'
A few days ahead of the album release,Chance The Rapperrevealed he'll be heading back on the road for the first time in a while, embarking on theAnd We Back Tourin support of hisStar Linealbum this fall.
JewelerAlex Mosshas been on a run, especially with creating custom pieces forDrake. The latest piece of one-of-one ice is perfect for the rapper's next new album, taking the shape of an icebox.
The second official music video fromTyler, The Creator'sDON'T TAP THE GLASScomes for fan-favorite cut 'Sugar On My Tongue.'
Set to premiere on Christmas Day,A24's long-awaitedMarty Supremeis fronted by a ping-pongingTimothée Chalamet. The rest of the cast is just as starry, including none other than Tyler, The Creator, who makes a brief debut in the first teaser trailer for the film.
What started with bringing his son out on stage for his Lollapalooza set is now a full-blown album rollout. After revealing 'All Hands on Deck' via Instagram this week and then sharing his new rebranded website (complete with a video game), Dominic Fike will be releasing his new mixtape,Rocket,next week.
Following up 'YUKON' comes theSWAGvisual for 'First Place,' which offers another intimate look intoJustin Bieber's family life, marriage to Hailey, and his son Jack.
Mariah The Scientisthas staged a cinematic look into herHEARTS SOLD SEPARATELYalbum, dropping next Friday. The project's trailer reveals the tracklist (though features aren't listed) and sees appearances from Karrahbooo and Chelley fromLove Island.
Dijon–BabySpotify|Apple Music
Chance The Rapper–Star LineSpotify|Apple Music
KAYTRANADA–AIN'T NO DAMN WAY!Spotify|Apple Music
fakemink– 'Braces'Spotify|Apple Music
Kal Banx–RhodaSpotify|Apple Music
Babyface Ray–Codeine CowboySpotify|Apple Music
Protect –500 Days of SummerSpotify|Apple Music
Dominic Fike– 'All Hands On Deck,' 'Aftermath – Edit,' 'Smile'Spotify|Apple Music
Khalid– 'in plain sight'Spotify|Apple Music
billy woods, Gabe 'Nandez, Preservation – 'War'Spotify|Apple Music
Ferg– 'Bike Air Anthem'Spotify|Apple Music
Armani WhitexSamara Cyn– 'GHOST.'Spotify|Apple Music
Cardi B– 'Imaginary Playerz'Spotify|Apple Music
A$AP Rocky– 'Trunks,' 'Both Eyes Closed'Spotify|Apple Music
Cash Cobain, BunnaB – 'Hoes Be Mad'Spotify|Apple Music
Chief Keef,Mustard– 'Shake Dat'Spotify|Apple Music
Leon Thomas–MUTT:Live From NPR's Tiny DeskSpotify|Apple Music
Mahalia–LuvergirlSpotify|Apple Music
King Princess– 'Girls'Spotify|Apple Music
FearDorianx osquinn – 'bags'Spotify|Apple Music
Coco Jones–Why Not More? (MORE!)Spotify|Apple Music
Conan Gray –WishboneSpotify|Apple Music
El Cousteau – 'Menace to Society'Spotify|Apple Music
