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Another DMX posthumous album is in the works. According to Rolling Stone, a collection of never-before-heard collaborations, DMX Features, is slated for release this summer, previewed on Friday (May 30) with the hard-hitting “Bring Out the Worst” featuring Joyner Lucas. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The grinding track opens with X’s classic “where my dogs at?” growl, before the MC who died in 2021 at age 50 gets down to business. “You can try, but I do fight/ Just can’t seem to do right/ Can’t run with the big dogs/ Your is…
Wu-Tang Clan has revealed the Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule—a living, traveling archive of hip-hop history that will accompany them on their final tour, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber. The capsule was introduced during an intimate surprise performance at Dave Chappelle’s ‘Soundcheck Series’ in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where Chappelle contributed a signed vinyl from his personal collection.“This is about legacy,” said RZA, Wu-Tang’s founder. “Every city will leave something behind. It’s our way of connecting Wu-Tang fans from around the globe.”Only accessible through the Shaolin Temple VIP experience, the Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule will collect fan-contributed memorabilia and city-specific items at…
On Friday (May 30), a new wave of performers was unveiled for Billboard Country Live, coming June 5-6 to Category 10, Luke Combs’ Nashville bar and live music venue. The event will spotlight some of country music’s emerging talent alongside influential industry power players. The festivities kick off Wednesday, June 4, with an exclusive gathering on the rooftop of Category 10 honoring Billboard’s Country Power Players, a premier event, presented by Bud Light, recognizing the most influential figures shaping the genre today — including Stacy Vee of Goldenvoice/AEG, our 2025 Executive of the Year. On Thursday, June 5, the excitement…
Clipse is back, and the duo’s return is shaping up to be a glorious one.Friday, Pusha T and Malice gave fans a taste of what they’ve packed up for the forthcoming Let God Sort Em Out, their first new album together in over 15 years. The album, including the just-released new single “Ace Trumpets,” is produced by Pharrell Williams. KAWS, meanwhile, has been enlisted to handle artwork and design for the Roc Nation-distributed release.After a sampled voice tells us “This is culturally inappropriate,” King Push launches into the new track’s ballerinas-nodding chorus, followed by a first verse in which Yeezy…
Goldbaby has announced the release of a new sample pack featuring the sounds of the 8Raw8, an analog drum expander handmade in France that recreates the iconic analog drum voices of the legendary TR-808.The 8R8 pack contains 1,241 one shot samples, and sampler patches for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Maschine, Battery, Kontakt, TAL-Sampler and TAL-Drum.Why make another 808 pack? I have had three vintage TR-808s in my studio, along with a few analog and digital clones. I can honestly say that the 8Raw8 is the nicest-sounding of all of them, including the OG vintage ones.Another reason I created this pack…
Charli xcx says she’s been re-watching all the Final Destination movies lately in preparation to see the just-released recent installment, Final Destination Bloodlines, and the budding film mogul was so inspired she pitched her own bratty next chapter to the horror franchise. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed,” she said in a poolside bikini TikTok video from a Sicily vacation. “You know, there’s no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, ‘they’re hot,…
Softube offers its Tape Echoes delay plugin for just $29 at Plugin Boutique until June 15th. It’s a tempting offer if you’re chasing that gritty, lo-fi tape delay vibe. Tape Echoes isn’t a direct emulation of any one delay machine. Instead, it’s a “best-of” compilation, blending the Roland Space Echo’s three-head topology, the Echoplex’s delay time slider, and WEM Copicat-style features. But those aren’t all the ingredients. Imagine you also added a bit of Space Echo-style spring reverb and a sprinkle of modern features like stereo imaging and DAW tempo sync, and you’ll be close to what Tape Echo represents.…
Acustica Audio has introduced a new audio plugin which aims to reimagine what tape sampling can be in the digital domain. Powered by HTET™ (Hyper Tape Emulation Technology), Taupe Studio delivers everything from subtle glue to saturated vintage grit.Inspired by the original Acqua plugin Taupe, this next-generation tool takes everything that made Taupe special and elevates it to new heights. We’ve re-engineered the core technology, refined the sonic behavior, and added new features to deliver what we believe is a true milestone in analog emulation.It goes far beyond EQ curves or distortion profiles—real tape responds dynamically to input level, frequency…
Sabrina Carpenter will have plenty of support when she takes the stage for her two BST Hyde Park shows this summer. The two massive gigs will kick off on July 5 with a sold out show featuring support from Clairo, Beabadoobee, Amber Mark, Luvcat, Ider, Sofy, Dellaxoz, the Tulips and Sola. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Carpenter be back the next night (July 6) with Clairo in tow as well, along with Olivia Dean, Amber Mark, Chloe Qisha, Ider, Miso Extra, Tanner Adell, Dellaxoz and The Tulips. You can also see…
Loopmasters has introduced a new royalty free sample pack by DNA Music Planet Records. With a powerful blend of Afro House rhythms and Pop melodies, the Club Afro House pack delivers a unique crossover designed to ignite your productions with global energy.The vision behind this project was to highlight the underexplored genre of afro house pop fusion — a space where traditional African rhythms meet commercial pop appeal. Afro House, born in Southern Africa, combines deep house and soulful house with rich African percussions and a signature 4-on-the-floor groove. When fused with the catchy hooks and polished style of pop,…