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Colson Baker, a.k.a. mgk, says he had to convince the National Guard to let him through a blocked road amid California fires to ensure a key sample on his new album could be cleared.Lost Americana, out Friday (Aug. 8) and available on platinum metallic vinyl as a Complex exclusive, finds the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominee tapping into one of rock’s most enduring hits on “Starman.” The track’s chorus relies heavily on one of several hooks from Third Eye Blind’s quadruple-platinum “Semi-Charmed Life,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997 and ultimately spent 43…

Music superstar Kelly Clarkson abruptly canceled her Las Vegas shows, informing fans that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was ill.Although they had a contentious divorce, which concluded in 2022, Clarkson shared two kids with Blackstock, and she informed her fans that she needed to be there for her family.”Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” Clarkson wrote just hours before Blackstock, 48, died of skin cancer.”While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present…

Troy Ave’s alleged San Diego shooting has been officially dismissed by police after investigators found no evidence of a robbery or gunfire. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Troy Ave found himself at the center of a viral shooting video and a police investigation in San Diego, but authorities say it was all smoke and mirrors. The Hip-Hop artist appeared in a widely shared clip from…

Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura has returned to Instagram with a funny post about postpartum depression just months after giving birth to her third child and testifying against her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, in his recent sex trafficking trial.On Thursday, August 7, Ventura, 38, shared a meme by @momswithplans to her Instagram story that shows a man dancing in front of a crowd with “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller playing in the background.The text above the video reads, “When your old self slowly starts coming out postpartum.”Ventura then uploaded her own caption to the story, writing, “Factual.…

How much do you rely on the built-in saturation and EQ tools inside Battery versus external plugins? I use the built-in effects mostly for character. If I need a dirty, distorted kick, I’ll slam it through Battery’s saturation, maybe add some bitcrushing, then tame the top end with the low-pass filter. The sample engine set to s1200 mode is a nice CPU-friendly way to get lo-fi texture too. For more extreme effects, I’ll often turn to the stretch sampler – Battery’s version has a unique character that differs from Ableton’s warping. Once the individual hits are feeling right, I’ll usually…

Cassie Ventura returned to Instagram with a humorous take on postpartum life after giving birth and testifying against Diddy. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Cassie Ventura made her first public appearance on social media Thursday (August 7) with a lighthearted nod to postpartum life, just over two months after giving birth to her third child and nearly three months after testifying in the federal trial…

In the wake of Beyoncé’s history-making Cowboy Carter tour finale, TikTok has ignited a fiery debate that shows no signs of slowing down: who reigns supreme—Beyoncé or Michael Jackson? What started as admiration for her record-breaking country crossover has spiraled into a full-blown generational culture war, with users dissecting vocals, performances, chart stats and cultural impact through split-screen videos and rapid-fire threads. For some, Beyoncé’s genre-defying artistry and 21st-century dominance signal the passing of the crown. For others, Michael Jackson’s legacy as the King of Pop remains untouchable. But beyond the Stan wars and viral edits lies a deeper question:…

Diddy’s legal team could “possibly” be pushing for home confinement in the coming months, with attorney Marc Agnifilo arguing that his client’s therapy needs could be better met outside the prison system.In a recent interview with TMZ’s Harvey Levin, Agnifilo, who’s been all over headlines as of late, spoke at length about what he argues are the shortcomings of the Metropolitan Detention Center’s approach to anger and substance abuse programs. Per Agnifilo, Diddy has been “working very hard” on such issues.“As you might remember, we got him into a batterers program even before he was arrested in the federal case,”…

The company celebrated the TR-808’s 45th anniversary with global parties, limited-edition sneakers and a new animated series featuring Hip-Hop legends. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Roland kicked off its 45th anniversary celebration of the legendary TR-808 Rhythm Composer on Friday (August 8) with a worldwide rollout of events, exclusive product launches and a tribute series spotlighting the machine’s massive influence on Hip-Hop, techno and trap…

Softube’s Producer Collection is currently available at Plugin Boutique for an incredible 90% off, dropping the price from $1,647 to just $180 until August 31st. The exclusive Softube Producer Collection bundle is a powerhouse suite of mixing, mastering, and sound design tools. You get plugins for analog warmth, classic tone, and modern mixing features. It’s a serious upgrade for anyone looking to elevate their production toolkit while focusing on a single developer’s ecosystem. The collection includes the Amp Room: Vintage Suite for timeless US and UK amp tones, the silky British Class A channel strip, and the punchy FET Compressor…