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Published on 00:49 GMT

Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods make a huge comeback as they announce first new album in six years

By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:29 EDT, 28 May 2025 | Updated: 19:29 EDT, 28 May 2025 Hilltop Hoods are making a huge comeback. The legendary Australian hip hop group have announced they will be releasing their first new album in …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 28, 2025

Iconic hip hop group coming to Portland for final tour July 1

Rap superstars Wu-Tang Clan are coming to Portland’s Moda Center as part of final farewell Wu-Tang Forever tour on Tuesday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are still currently available for the stadium show at a few different price points starting at around only …

Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral
Published on 03:42 GMT

Kendrick Lamar leads ‘Billboard”s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs charts

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s “Luther” may no longer top the Hot 100, but the song still leads Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for a 22nd week. The GNX cut garnered 16.7 million official U.S. streams and 2,000 …

Source: 1021 KDKS - Louisiana - Pending
Published on May 28, 2025

Irish hip hop group Kneecap dropped from TRNSMT lineup due to Police Scotland concerns

Announcement comes after an intervention from Police Scotland last week, issuing a statement saying Kneecap performing at TRNSMT festival would require a significant police operation. Ticket holders were told this evening that the group will not be …

Source: Edinburgh Evening News - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

From ‘THA CARTER VI’ to ‘UY SCUTI’ - Major hip-hop albums dropping in June 2025

While 2024 is regarded as a landmark year for hip-hop, with industry titans Kendrick Lamar and Drake going up against each other in a historic rap battle, 2025 has already resulted in popular artists dropping massive projects. From The Weeknd's Hurry …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Ab-Soul Adds To Joey Bada$$ Vs. West Coast Feud On Untitled Track

Ab-Soul has responded to Joey Bada$$‘s ambitious feud with multiple West Coast rappers on a song of his own. On the untitled track produced by Low the Great & Python P, the Carson-bred lyricist has some words for the Brooklyn rapper, DJ Akademiks, and …

Source: Vibe Magazine - New York - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Concert Review: Club Classics & Hip-Hop Energy At “The Road To FAM” With Levi’s & 88Rising In KL

The Future Asian Music (FAM), in collaboration with Levi’s, presents their first edition of the “Road To FAM” with 88Rising, a music series that highlights emerging talent across Southeast Asia. Kick-starting their first leg in Manila, Philippines on 14th …

Source: Hype Malaysia - Center-left
Published on May 28, 2025

Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert

Zamar Velez Big Sean: rapper, actor, fashion influencer, and now author. Rapper Big Sean is collaborating with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for what is being described as “a groundbreaking fusion of hip-hop and orchestral sound.” Announced Wednesday, the …

Source: Detroit Metro Times - Michigan - Left-wing
Published on May 28, 2025

Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Enter Strategic Alliance to Launch Headlights ($HLX) Experiential Token

Web3 and DeFi Tokenization Collaboration Between Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Introduces a New Economic Model for The Music Industry. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking move set to …

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Published on May 28, 2025

7 bands with killer 3 album runs

Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs (credit: AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Plenty of bands have released one or two great albums, there are even bands who have three or more great albums to their name. But what about a band who has released three great albums in a row …

Source: The Colorado Sound - Colorado - Pending
Published on 00:55 GMT

Kneecap Removed From Scottish Music Festival Over Police’s Safety Concerns

Irish rap trio Kneecap will no longer be playing the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow, Scotland. In a statement shared with Pitchfork, a festival spokesperson said the band’s removal from the bill was “due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety …

Source: Pitchfork - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Rick Rubin Net Worth 2025: Music Production, Hip-Hop Legacy, and Business

Rick Rubin stands as one of the most influential figures in the music industry, boasting a net worth of approximately $300 million. This impressive valuation includes not only his earnings but also the estimated value of his extensive production catalog. …

Source: OtakuKart - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Music reviews: Morgan Wallen and Kali Uchis

'I'm the Problem' by Morgan Wallen Credit Morgan Wallen's ongoing domination of Billboard's album chart this decade to "a particular strain of the modern American mood," said Maura Johnston in Rolling Stone. "The love-me- …

Source: The Week Magazine - Left-wing
Published on May 28, 2025

‘Luther’ Ties ‘Not Like Us’ for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart

Barely three months after his “Not Like Us” shattered the mark as the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Kendrick Lamar is back for another stab at the record books. Lamar’s “Luther” collaboration with frequent …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on 05:39 GMT

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Nakia (Image via Juice Consulting) Nakia & the Never Not Now Friday 30, Waterloo Records Earlier this month, when Shinyribs serenaded Waterloo Records, emotions ran heavy in the knowledge of the group’s final live appearance at that location. Expect no …

Source: The Austin Chronicle - Texas - Left-wing
Published on 06:08 GMT

Post Malone and Jelly Roll concert recap: How did the artists, and the crowd, handle the rain?

A damp forecast did little to put a damper on Post Malone Presents: The Big Ass Stadium Tour in Hershey. The show, held at the Hersheypark Stadium, was beset by a near-constant drizzle. Audiences filed in with ponchos and hats, crowding the stadium gates …

Source: Penn Live - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on 00:09 GMT

Eminem's American Music Awards Win Questioned By Kai Cenat

Eminem‘s American Music Awards win has been called into question by Kai Cenat. The rap legend caused quite an upset at the awards ceremony, winning Favorite Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Hip Hop Album over expected victor, Kendrick Lamar. Cenat, who attended …

Source: HipHopDX News - Neutral
Published on 06:02 GMT

Jelly Roll plays hoops at local high school before Hershey concert

Jelly Roll is in town as he and Post Malone kick of Hershey’s summer concert series. That event is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. But, prior to the show, the big man decided to get in some hoops action with his crew at a local high school. Hershey …

Source: Penn Live - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on 03:24 GMT

Deschutes County Fairgrounds Announces Summer Concert Lineup

As summer approaches, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up for a busy summer full of festivals and musical acts, including its 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. On May 22, the Fairgrounds announced its lineup for its annual …

Source: The Source Weekly - Oregon - Indeterminate

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Pitch Race Transforms Music Practice Into an Exciting and Interactive Racing Game

Pitch Race combines real instrument play with racing gameplay to make music practice fun, engaging, and effective for kids and young musicians. BRISBANE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Web Ed Development is excited to …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Enter Strategic Alliance to Launch Headlights ($HLX) Experiential Token

Web3 and DeFi Tokenization Collaboration Between Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Introduces a New Economic Model for The Music Industry. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking move set to …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Ray Gifted Keys Premieres Official 'Wrong One' Music Video May 28 at 7PM EST

“Wrong One” music video premieres May 28 at 7 PM EST — a powerful new visual from viral Detroit artist Ray Gifted Keys. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breakout singer-songwriter and viral Detroit force Ray Gifted …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

The Jazz Sanctuary Brings 14-Year Tradition of Free Live Music to Cheltenham Township

Beloved Philadelphia Jazz Ensemble Performs at All Hallows Church in Partnership with Cheltenham Township in a Benefit Concert for Friends of Robinson Park PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Philadelphia’s most …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

Harold Shedd Foundation to Unveil Music Gallery Vision & Host Free Concert Honoring Legendary Producer

The Georgia Thunderbolts will headline the Harold Shedd Foundation Georgia Music Heritage Community Celebration at The Hub on June 20 BREMAN, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Harold Shedd Foundation, a 501(c)(3) …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

SKYFACTOR TEAMS UP WITH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT (ADA/WARNER MUSIC GROUP) TO RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM MASTER PLAN

STREAMING NOW EVERYWHERE AND ON LIMITED-EDITION VINYL STOCKTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formed on a rooftop in NYC’s East Village twenty short years ago, SKYFACTOR was born when the musical paths of longtime friends …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

Think It’s A Game Records Returns to Full Independence, Launches YFN Lucci’s First Release Post-Incarceration

Think It’s A Game Records (TIG) has officially ended its partnership with Warner Music Group and returned to full independence. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oh you Think It’s A Game! After a multi-year …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Ghetto Government Entertainment Unveils Debut Single 'F.N.H.F.' by Lauren Cole, Releasing May 28, 2025

Ghetto Government Entertainment introduces Lauren Cole’s debut single “F.N.H.F.” – a fresh, bold sound set to redefine music on May 28, 2025. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Wednesday, rising artist Lauren …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

YIKES, A BOLD BETTER-FOR-YOU HOT CHIP, SET TO HIT SHELVES IN JUNE 2025

YIKES WILL HIT THE SHELVES IN JUNE, A BOLD AND BETTER FOR YOU ROLLED TORTILLA CHIP FLAVOR PACKED WITH A VARIETY OF FLAVORS TO CHOOSE FROM MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing YIKES: A Bold, Better-For-You Hot …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Pitch Race Transforms Music Practice Into an Exciting and Interactive Racing Game

Pitch Race combines real instrument play with racing gameplay to make music practice fun, engaging, and effective for kids and young musicians. BRISBANE, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Web Ed Development is excited to …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Enter Strategic Alliance to Launch Headlights ($HLX) Experiential Token

Web3 and DeFi Tokenization Collaboration Between Coin Theaters and Headlights Music League Introduces a New Economic Model for The Music Industry. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking move set to …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Ghetto Government Entertainment Unveils Debut Single 'F.N.H.F.' by Lauren Cole, Releasing May 28, 2025

Ghetto Government Entertainment introduces Lauren Cole’s debut single “F.N.H.F.” – a fresh, bold sound set to redefine music on May 28, 2025. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Wednesday, rising artist Lauren …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

Juneteenth 2025 in Leimert Park: A Celebration of Freedom, Culture, and Community

Historic Cultural Hub Hosts LA's Premier Juneteenth Festival with Music, Art, Wellness Programming, and Community Unity LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leimert Park Village Merchants Association proudly …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 20:16 GMT

Elizabeth García Hernández, Known as Dra. Lizzy, Honored at 'Voces Que Transforman' in Boca del Río

In recent years, Elizabeth García Hernández—also known as Dra. Lizzy—has quietly redefined what it means to heal. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychologist, author, medium, and expert in ancestral medicine, …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

EDM Powerhouse Ashley Paul to Light Up Chicago Pride with Unforgettable Performance

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of fans are set to descend on Northalsted , Chicago’s proudest neighborhood, for one of the most electrifying events of the summer — Chicago Pridefest 2025 — and this year’s …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

The Jazz Sanctuary Brings 14-Year Tradition of Free Live Music to Cheltenham Township

Beloved Philadelphia Jazz Ensemble Performs at All Hallows Church in Partnership with Cheltenham Township in a Benefit Concert for Friends of Robinson Park PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Philadelphia’s most …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

Think It’s A Game Records Returns to Full Independence, Launches YFN Lucci’s First Release Post-Incarceration

Think It’s A Game Records (TIG) has officially ended its partnership with Warner Music Group and returned to full independence. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oh you Think It’s A Game! After a multi-year …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

AMA's Snub Rock Legacy while Recording Artist JaeXlynne reminds us.

While Rock's Influence is Overlooked at the AMAs, Jaexlynne protests. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rock’s Absence at the AMAs Noted as JAEXLYNNE Highlights Genre with Visual Statement At the 2024 …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Hazel Ortega Headlines Transformative Event in Veracruz with 'The Mastery of Miracles' Conference

Hazel Ortega was invited as one of the keynote speakers in the impactful event “Voces Que Transforman,” as one of the most transformative life stories. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally recognized …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

Transformative Growth Counseling Launches Equine-Assisted Therapy Groups for Neurodivergent Children and Teens

Equine therapy groups for neurodivergent youth (ages 10–21) with ADHD, Autism, and AUDHD now open at TGC—led by Dr. Jessica Swenson. NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New weekly program provides experiential therapy with …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Ray Gifted Keys Premieres Official 'Wrong One' Music Video May 28 at 7PM EST

“Wrong One” music video premieres May 28 at 7 PM EST — a powerful new visual from viral Detroit artist Ray Gifted Keys. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breakout singer-songwriter and viral Detroit force Ray Gifted …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

Venera Technologies Announces Availability of Quasar® and CapMate® on AWS Marketplace

Venera Technologies further extends the reach of its Audio/Video and Caption QC solutions by offering them on AWS Marketplace BURBANK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Venera Technologies, a global leader in quality …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

‘Fun-raiser in Paradise’ Raises Over $12,800 for Arts Garage Theatre Camp Scholarships

Island-Themed Evening Sponsored by BlueIvy Communications Featured Peter Troup & The Coral Rummer Band DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arts Garage, a Visual & Performing Arts Venue located in Delray …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

Harold Shedd Foundation to Unveil Music Gallery Vision & Host Free Concert Honoring Legendary Producer

The Georgia Thunderbolts will headline the Harold Shedd Foundation Georgia Music Heritage Community Celebration at The Hub on June 20 BREMAN, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Harold Shedd Foundation, a 501(c)(3) …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 06:12 GMT

LBYL FILMS Expands Global Reach at Cannes with Strategic Pre-Sales, Acquisitions and Productions

At The Marché du Film, LBYL FILMS proves again that storytelling and smart distribution drive its mission preparing the new film “Feathers of a Different Kind”. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LBYL FILMS just completed …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

SKYFACTOR TEAMS UP WITH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT (ADA/WARNER MUSIC GROUP) TO RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM MASTER PLAN

STREAMING NOW EVERYWHERE AND ON LIMITED-EDITION VINYL STOCKTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formed on a rooftop in NYC’s East Village twenty short years ago, SKYFACTOR was born when the musical paths of longtime friends …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

Downtown Miami's MODE Nightclub Gains Acclaim for Elevating Local and Global Dance Music Culture

Miami’s MODE has become one of the city’s top nightclubs, blending cutting-edge sound, local talent, and cultural connection into a great nightlife experience. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evolving …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

'Miss Polite's Stained Heart' by Kiddada Asmara Grey - A Poetry of Resilience, Justice and Reclaiming One's Voice

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiddada Asmara Grey's powerful new release, Miss Polite's Stained Heart, is a bold, emotionally-charged Poetry that explores identity, injustice, and the triumph of reclaiming …

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