Kanye West has released premiered a new cut, "Closest Thing to Einstein," during a DJ set at 1OAK nightclub in L.A. Ye spun the cut during a release part for Yo Gotti. "Closest Thing to Einstein" features a guest spot from U.K. singer Samphra, and features West calling himself "this generation's closest thing to Einstein," then claiming he's the "modern day MJ." more...
T.I. has forged business partnerships with Jay Z companies Roc Nation and Tidal, announcing that Roc Nation will distribute his upcoming album Dime Trap. Tip also announced that he is being made a part owner of Tidal, Jigga's subscription streaming service. The rapper made the announcement during a private concert in Atlanta on Monday, February 22. more...
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have offered up their cover of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn's classic track "After the Fire is Gone." The cover took place as part of the upcoming Lynn documentary, and Garth spoke about the cover during a recent interview with The Boot. "When these two voices hit, it creates this dimension that you can't get singular . . ." more...
Sam Hunt took a break from his own music during the 2016 Country Radio Seminar, opting for a cover of Waylon Jennings' "Belle of the Ball." Hunt strummed an acoustic guitar on the Ryman Auditorium stage, performing the tune as he sang, "I'll never forget you, and love you in spite of your faults / The good and the bad, I want to remember it all . . ." more...
Rihanna has released the music video for "Work," a cut from her most recent album, ANTI, featuring a guest spot from Drake. The clip sees the pair getting hot and heavy on the dance floor. According to the Verge, the video could help Rih knock off competition at the top of the charts. "A surge in YouTube plays could help 'Work' break the grip Justin Bieber's . . ." more...