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Renegade Audio has released a new sample pack in its Launch Pad series. A throwback to the golden era of King Tubby’s iconic ’70s dub masterpieces, Vol. 22: Victory Dub delivers 1GB of loops and one shots, with all the essential elements for crafting deep, resonant dub grooves.Experience the “flying hihat,” wah wah guitar skanks, and organ bubble, alongside a one-drop drum groove that locks in with a thick, militant bassline.With dynamic guitar and keyboard solos, plus layers of percussion and echoes, Victory Dub offers an immersive toolkit of loops and one-shots, enabling you to construct your masterpiece or kickstart…
Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion raised over $1.2 million to support education, housing and wellness through her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala. Celebrity guests, live performances and exclusive auction items made the gala a standout cultural event. The foundation’s programs have already reached thousands, with plans to expand support for underserved communities. Megan Thee Stallion’s first-ever Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala was nothing short of a “huge success.” On Thursday (July 17), the Houston native announced that the event raised over…
Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Central Cee, Drake and Sexyy Red Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The “GUILT TRIPPIN” collaboration between Central Cee and Sexyy Red blends U.K. drill and Southern rap, showcasing a unique cross-continental sound. Drake’s “It’s All A Blur Tour” served as the meeting point for the two artists. The trek also led Central Cee to connect with J. Cole, resulting in the track “H.Y.B.” with the Dreamville Records founder and Bas. Drake is the ultimate playmaker, at least when it comes to music. On Thursday (July 17), Central Cee…
Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images and Allen Berezovsky / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kai Cenat and Adin Ross Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Kai Cenat alleges that Adin Ross’ manager used a racial slur during a private call in which he referenced Cenat’s McDonald’s campaign. The incident reportedly led to the Twitch streamer distancing himself from Ross and his community. The controversy adds to a string of recent brand losses and backlash surrounding Ross. Kai Cenat is setting the record straight on why he and Adin Ross don’t collaborate as much anymore, and…
Image Image Credit Chelsea Guglielmino / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Saweetie’s “boffum” marks her return to solo music after a long hiatus. Her forthcoming project, ‘Hella Pressure,’ arrives on Aug. 1, following her last EP, THE SINGLE LIFE, from 2022. The single features a sample of Young Buck’s “Shorty Wanna Ride” and showcases her signature duality. Don’t count Saweetie out just yet. On Friday (July 18), the rapper returned with her first single of the year, “boffum,” and let fans know an EP is officially on the way. Produced by J White Did It, the…
Image Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Anycia taps into a smoother R&B sound on “So Fine” featuring Tink, showing her range beyond Atlanta rap. The track is part of her ‘Grady Baby’ mixtape, a full Gangsta Grillz project hosted by DJ Drama. Her Gangsta Grillz debut places her in a historic lineage, breaking ground for Atlanta women in Hip Hop. Anycia’s new single, “So Fine” featuring Tink, is not what folks expected — and that’s exactly the point. While she’s been on the radar for her turnt up Atlanta sound, this track moves differently; it’s slower, slicker and slides her…
When JD Sports approached Sydney rapper Dibz about linking up on a forthcoming ASICS campaign, he had the opportunity to make this one personal.“They asked me if there was anything specific I wanted to include in the shoot, and Franklyn Street was the main one,” he tells Complex AU. “That’s where I met everyone. That’s the start of the origin. It was only right we went back there.”And so they did. The campaign, promoting JD Sports’ exclusive ASICS range, runs with the tagline “you don’t have to move on to move forward” and takes place on the Glebe street where…
Image Image Credit Arturo Holmes / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler, The Creator Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator’s latest project, ‘DON’T TAP THE GLASS,’ blends dance-forward beats with satirical lyrics and bold production choices. The album includes features from Pharrell Williams, DAISY WORLD and more, with highlights like “Sucka Free” and “Stop Playing With Me.” Themes of meme culture, self-expression and creative autonomy run throughout the offering, reflecting Tyler’s evolution as an artist. Continuing his relatively new tradition of dropping music at the beginning of the week, Tyler, The Creator is back with his ninth…
Image Image Credit Slaven Vlasic / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Travis Scott at 2025 Fanatics Fest Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Travis Scott’s ‘JACKBOYS 2’ opened with 232,000 units, topping the Billboard 200 chart in just five days. The project includes features from Playboi Carti, Future, GloRilla and more. It signals a new chapter for Cactus Jack Records’ influence on Hip Hop collectives. Travis Scott and the JACKBOYS have another No. 1 album under their belt. On Sunday (July 20), Billboard confirmed that JACKBOYS 2 moved a whopping 232,000 units in its first week, beating out Justin Bieber’s…
Stevie Wonder has shared that he’s heartbroken over the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, comparing the late actor to an African griot.Speaking to TMZ, the legendary singer-songwriter reflected on the life of Warner, whom he won a Grammy with in 2015 for their charity song “Jesus Children.””My heart is broken,” Wonder said, before explaining the importance of Warner. “I don’t know if you know what a griot is. A griot is like, the African that told the stories in the various villages. So whenever a griot would die, it would be like a whole library of information burning. “So my heart…