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Antelope Audio has announced Zenith 2, a compact USB-C audio interface designed to bring pro-studio sound into your bedroom setup. Zenith 2 is positioned as Antelope’s most affordable way to get into their ecosystem, but it doesn’t feel “entry-level” in terms of features or build quality. What I noticed immediately is that you’re getting the same proven Antelope conversion with up to 123 dB of dynamic range and the fully discrete 6-transistor preamps taken straight from their Orion Studio interface. That means the audio coming in is clean, detailed, and quiet, and this is exactly what you want if you’d…

XLN Audio has released a free Black Friday drum sample pack, a compact 36 MB collection of WAV samples and loops sourced from the new Hip Hop and Gospel expansion for Addictive Drums 2. It’s a simple download from the XLN Audio website, with no registration, checkout, or email forms. Just visit the page, press Download Now, and you’ll instantly get a tidy folder of kicks, snares, hats, toms, cymbals, and loops. I love it when developers still do this kind of thing. We’re so used to giant libraries, installers, and proprietary formats that a straightforward WAV pack feels like…

Vain Audio has released PFT, a versatile stereo filter plugin for Windows and macOS that focuses on detailed modulation and motion. Also, BPB readers get an exclusive 50% OFF with the coupon code BPB. PFT is a multi-filter powerhouse built for sound designers who want precise control over movement. You get three sequential filters, each with a dedicated set of nine sliders that can be shaped differently across the left and right channels. This stereo-skewing workflow is PFT’s secret sauce, and I found that it’s super convenient for creating widening effects, gentle drifting motion, or full-on modulated filtering chaos. The…

Image Image Credit Max B’s artwork for “No More Tricks” Image Alt Max B’s artwork for “No More Tricks” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Max B returns with a new single following his release from prison, marking a major comeback moment. The track, produced by Dame Grease, will appear on Public Domain 07, out this Friday (Nov. 28). Public Domain 07 marks Max B’s first full-length project recorded as a free artist in over a decade. On Monday (Nov. 24), Max B released his first post-prison single and confirmed plans for a new album. The Harlem rapper shared “No More…

Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Central Cee attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Central Cee’s fashion pivot reflects a broader shift in TikTok-driven streetwear trends. The TikTok clip sparked a wave of jokes, with fans calling him the “final boss” of the trend. His switch-up taps into a growing fashion shift among young Black men on social media. Central Cee has joined the quarter-zip movement. On Monday (Nov. 24), the “BAND4BAND”…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Kayla Oaddams / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Summer Walker attends Summer Walker “Finally Over It” Meet And Greet at DBS Sounds and Erykah Badu attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The surprise duet between Erykah Badu and Summer Walker created a powerful generational moment in R&B. The concert took place in Atlanta and honored the 25th anniversary of Mama’s Gun. Walker’s participation reflects the enduring influence of Badu’s music on today’s artists. Erykah Badu shared…

Image Image Credit Samir Hussein / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Travis Scott – Utopia – Circus Maximus World Tour at Ippodromo Snai La Maura on July 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Travis Scott’s “Circus Maximus World Tour” grossed over $250 million and sold 2.2 million tickets worldwide. The tour spanned six continents and featured surprise guests like Don Toliver, Nav, and Sheck Wes. The final show in Mumbai drew 40,000 fans, while a previous stop in Delhi hit 125,000, marking a milestone for rap concerts in India. It’s been over two years since…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Lil Uzi Vert’s “Relevant” visual Image Alt Lil Uzi Vert performs his latest single “Relevant” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lil Uzi Vert followed up “Chanel Boy” with a surprise drop of their “Relevant” video. The visual, directed by SeeWorldTurtle, features Uzi in high fashion looks and a minimalist set. The rollout hints at a new visual direction and branding strategy for Uzi’s independent era. As Rap-Up previously reported, Lil Uzi Vert returned to the scene with a new single titled “Chanel Boy,” marking their first official drop since parting ways with Generation Now. Not…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images and Anna Webber / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt TV personality Benzino attends the Atlanta private screening of “Mixed Girl” at Silverspot Cinema and Coi Leray attends the 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at The Sugar Mill on Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Benzino reveals he only sees his granddaughter Miyoco through blog posts, not in person. He reflects on his estranged relationship with Coi Leray and expresses a desire to reconnect. Coi Leray has publicly criticized her father in the past, highlighting their ongoing tension. Benzino wishes his…

Image Image Credit Stephanie Augello / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lil Uzi Vert at JAY-Z’s 40/40 Club during Fanatics Fest NYC held at the Javits Center on June 20, 2025 in New York, New York Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lil Uzi Vert’s new single, “Chanel Boy” debuts a bold fashion-forward visual style. Its accompanying music video leans heavily into Chanel aesthetics, from pillows to sneakers. Uzi’s shift from Generation Now to Roc Nation Distribution signals a new era of creative control. First Tyla, now Lil Uzi Vert — musicians seem to really be loving Chanel these days.…