Since embarking on their journey, June’s Diary have firmly established themselves as one of the current climate’s most exciting new acts.
Indeed, their individual and collective vocal prowess has earned them a following comprised of fans and contemporaries alike.
Currently hard at work on their hotly anticipated album debut, members Ashly Williams and Gabby Carreiro teamed up to perform a special rendition of ‘Best Part’ live on That Grape Juice.
Speaking to TGJ, the ladies shared that the H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar track resonated with them while on the road with their girls.
The R&B legend delivers a care package in the form of new single ‘Do It.’
A delicious slice of grown R&B, the track is the first offering from the GRAMMY winning icon since 2018 album ‘Sex & Cigarettes.’
Speaking on the song, Braxton said:
“I wrote this song about a year ago when a friend was going through the struggles of trying to end a relationship that wasn’t good for her. We have all been through situations like this, when there is really nothing more to say, you know he’s not right and you just need to do what you need to do. There is also an element of hope in the song, that after you do what you need to do things will get better.
During these unprecedented times, make the most of your time indoors with some self-reflection. Now might be a good time to quarantine your heart as well in order to examine what it really needs.”
What are you waiting for? Listen to new Toni below…
Two years after thrilling fans with her eighth solo studio album, ‘Sex and Cigarettes,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton has sent fans into a frenzy with the unexpected announcement her new single, ‘Do It,’ is set to drop Monday (April 6).
Dua Lipa‘s ‘Future Nostalgia’ has made its debut on the Billboard 200.
Touted as one of the year’s most anticipated releases, the LP arrives on the heels of a double GRAMMY win for the Brit in 2019 and was preceded by a number of singles – including smash hit ‘Don’t Start Now,’ which has thus far peaked at #2 on the Hot 100.
It hasn’t all been plain-sailing, though.
For, Lipa has had to weather the storm of an early leak (which, in turn, forced, an earlier than planned release) and limited promotional options as the world comes to grips with the global health crisis.
How did all impact the project’s commercial performance? Find out below… (more…)
When it comes to controversy, Pop royal Madonna might have written a book a two about the matter. Still, at times it’s best not rustle feathers, especially when it’s fleeting.
This week’s From The Vault pick is the superstar’s doomed single ‘American Life.’
The first offering from the album of the same name, ‘Life’ saw Madonna put her “socially conscious” hat on, to poor critical results. Dealing with the illusion of fame and the reappraisal of the American Dream, the track was produced by Mirwais Ahmadzaï – like the bulk of its parent LP. It featured a rap segment where Madge details her daily activities and concludes that all her possessions didn’t necessarily make her happy.
Peaking at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, it fared better internationally, reaching the Top 10 in Australia, France and the UK among many other countries. It was a chart topper in Canada, Denmark and Italy.
A video for the track was shot prior to the invasion of Iraq by the American troops.
Set at a high-end fashion show, it depicted models dressed in military fashion walking down the runway. As the video progresses, it begins to mirror a war zone, with overzealous soldiers scaring middle eastern kids, shots being fired, bodies exploding and all.
Madonna and her literal troop of female dancers emerge from backstage to put a stop to the madness.
Yet, the biggest controversy about the video came in the form of a lookalike of George W. Bush – then president of the USA and key figure war – gleefully sitting front-row and seemingly enjoying every minute of the show.
The release of the Jonas Akerlund directed music video was shelved and the artist issued a statement stating that more than anything else it was “an anti-war statement,” and that she was “pro-peace.”
Another visual was released, presenting M singing the song in front of ever changing flags of different countries.
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Initially, the ‘American Life’ project was panned by critics and the public because they felt it was try-hard, self-centered and contrived.
Through the years it has gained somewhat of a cult following, with music lovers and critics alike praising its minimalistic Folk/Electronica sound and social commentary-fuelled lyrics.
War or no war, who knows if the nation was ever going to be ready for Madonna to express her political views by way of her music. Still, we applaud the entertainer for taking a stand and using her art to do so.
Christina Milian‘s soulmate Matt Pokora is facing digital heat on social media after comparing a traditional African hairstyle sported by her daughter to the deadly Coronavirus.
Usher and Chris Brown have new music a’cooking. And a select few were privy to a preview last night.
As reported, Lil Jon and T-Pain did battle in the latest Verzuz battle of the bops on Instagram.
Duelling with their biggest hits, the pair also seized the moment to share unheard material from the R&B titans.
Jon unleashed a preview of a track he cooked up that reunites him with ‘Yeah’ comrades Usher and Ludacris. The trio, who also topped the charts with ‘Lovers & Friends,’ are set to headline the rescheduled festival of the same name later this summer.
Elsewhere, T-Pain spun fresh collaborations with C.Breezy.
Alicia Keys‘ newest single ‘Underdog’ is serving as a beacon of hope for many during these uncertain times.
As reported, the inspirational track hit #1 on US iTunes and now, as it continues to empower and uplift, the songbird has hatched an acoustic version of the track.
The cut is the latest to be lifted from forthcoming album ‘ALICIA.’
The battle of the bops continues! And this time, it was T-Pain and Lil Jon who squared off in a seismic showdown.
Taking to Instagram Live, the pair did battle with their biggest hits and were watched by more than 200,000 realtime.
Their duel is the newest instalment of a rapidly popular Verzuz series, which is being spearheaded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland and has birthed spars between the likes of The-Dream & Sean Garrett, as well as Johnta Austin & Ne-Yo.
Check out clips and setlist below, and let us know who you thought won!
