Invaluable Marketing: When Rap Singers Write Hit Songs About Your Brand
There’s paid-for product placement and then there is free, invaluable exposure by way of brand loyal customers.Take this famous US brand which found itself the subject of a hit rap song which is closing in on YouTube 100,000 views.
Dr. Dre Is Going Head-To-Head With Spotify
The iconic Dr. Dre, unsatisfied with his runaway headphone sales, is launching a music service to rival Spotify called Beats Music.
Behold: The Tupac Musical
Yep, you read that correctly. A musical based on the life of Tupac Shakur is due to go on broadway in June.
Rolling Stone’s Interview With Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins… where to start? This guy has been around the block, starting out as vocalist for Black Flag in the early 80’s, and promiscuously hopping between all sorts of occupations, bringing his intense gaze along for the ride. In no particular order Rollins has fulfilled the rolls of a journalist, activist and even a […]
Survive The Holiday Roadtrip With The New Beats Studio by Dr. Dre
Look, you’re going to be embarking on some kind of travel pretty soon. Mere days stand between you and hours of flight, or driving. At some point – most likely for most of the time – you’ll want to stop speaking to people. That’s cool. Tune in, and tune out.
Check Out Rihanna And Eminem’s ‘Monster’ Music [VIDEO]
Please enjoy the official music video for Eminem’s ‘Monster’, featuring Rihanna. Rihanna plays a clinical psychiatrist, peeling through Eminem’s insane past. Yes, there is lots of blue lipstick, and straight jackets. Thanks for asking. [Source: YouTube]
Elvis Fans – You Gotta Listen To This 16-Year-Old Kid [VIDEO]
We all know the drill when it comes to Elvis impersonators. An elderly man in tight white pants strolls on stage, gives a little hip-wobble, and then proceeds to warble out some truly painful melodies.This 16 year-old, by those standards, is a breath of fresh air.
WATCH: Kanye West Has Female Fan Ejected From Concert [VIDEO]
Kanye West recently had a fan jettisoned from one of his performances, after the brave soul heckled him relentlessly.
Rebecca Black Has A New Song – ‘Saturday’ [VIDEO]
In which she sings repeatedly about a day of the week, rides a stuffed triceratops, recovers from a Friday hangover (see what she did there?), and gets her friends to mock Miley Cyrus. Yep, this is actually happening.
SCIENCE: Crickets Sound Like People Singing When You Slow Down The Playback [VIDEO]
You’ll never guess what humans and crickets have in common – and it’s either amazing or completely terrifying. Composer Jim Wilson recorded crickets, slowed down the track and produced what sounds like human voices singing.
Such A Big Boy! Justin Bieber Acts Grown Up In New ‘All That Matters’ Music [VIDEO]
In a video that was quite likely inspired by Bieber’s exploits in Brazil, Justin attempts to “sex-up” his act. It doesn’t seemed to have worked all that well.
Billy Joel Has Made His Historical Announcement – Here It Is
In a massively unexpected move, Billy Joel attended a New York press conference,where he said he would assume residency at Madison Square Garden.
Rolling Stone’s Top 5 Eminem Tracks Only Hardcore Fans Know
Seeing that Eminem will be arriving on our shores next year, we thought we’d try and pick out those ‘real’ slim shady fans among you.
Things Of Great Beauty: The Beats By Dr Dre Neon Mixr Headphones [PICS + VIDEO]
The world held its breath on the day that international DJ David Guetta challenged Dr Dre to create the perfect set of world-class ear cups. One year later, the collaboration between Dre and Guetta led to the creation of the lightest, loudest and most neon headphones ever.
Lostprophets Lead Singer Admits To Attempted Baby Rape
Ian Watkins has admitted to attempting to rape a baby, and 12 other sex-offence charges hours before the commencement of his trial at the Cardiff crown court in Wales. This, from the Guardian: Watkins, whose former band has sold around 3.5m albums, admitted 13 offences over five years, including attempting to rape one of the […]
Please Enjoy Matthew Mole’s Newest Music [VIDEO]
Matthew Mole made South African music history not long ago when he became the first local artist to enter the iTunes charts at the number one spot. He’s back with a brand new music video for ‘Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine’. Enjoy that.
Check Out This Rolling Stone Interview With Charles Manson And His 25-Year-Old Girlfriend
It’s been well over 50 years since Charles Manson and the Manson family were at the height of their infamy,and well over 40 years since Manson’s death penalty was commuted into a life sentence. He’s 79 years old now, an he recently held an interview with Rolling Stone.
They Tested R Kelly To See If He Can Sing Sexy About Anything – He Can [AUDIO]
After all that controversy and all those kiddy-sex accusations, R. Kelly has returned from his three-year hiatus to release his 12th solo album, ‘Black Panties’. That’s when he claimed, “With my gift, I can pretty much write a song out of anything.”
Elvis Presley’s Intellectual Property Rights Have Been Sold
This is quite possibly the most lucrative property rights transaction in a long time, as the Elvis Presley name, his songs, and his Graceland resort now belong to someone else.
Yes, The Backstreet Boys Have A New Music Video – Here It Is [VIDEO]
That’s right, you 90s kids read correctly, and you have reason to celebrate – the Backstreet Boys are back with a brand new video. Now fully-fledged men, the Backstreet Boys choose not to wear silly outfits and do dance routines. Rather, they take their shirts off.
Please Enjoy The Official Video For Jack Parow’s ‘P.A.R.T.Y’ [VIDEO]
The official music video for Jack Parow’s P.A.R.T.Y dropped yesterday, and it might be the most South African video ever. (Sorry, Waddy.) In the video, directed by Paul Ward, Jack is on a road trip with his buddies. He lounges on the beach, drinks at a bar, watches sport, surfs, eats at Wimpy and bounces with children and petrol attendees. Like we all do.
This Is How AC/DC’s ‘Highway To Hell’ Could Be The UK’s Christmas No.1
The English just love doing this sort of thing. Every year around Cristmas, they gather around and try to get a certain song up to number 1 in the charts just in time for Christmas. Why? Well, because they’re bored and lonely and live on a cold, rainy Island where it gets dark at 3pm.
New Lily Allen Single Mocks Twerking And Blurred Lines [VIDEO]
Lily Allen you biscuit – where have you been? The world has been missing a little bite and cynicism, thank god she chose to make her musical comeback now.
Bieber Is Breaking Down: Crowd Boos Young Scoundrel Off Stage
Justin Bieber’s South American tour is in the toilet after he sauntered offstage for the second time without completing his set, last night. The packed Beunos Aires crowd went mental, booing the Canadian for their money’s worth.
Local Band Fulfills Dying Girl’s Wish To Record Song [VIDEO]
Kimberley Rose had always dreamed of being a superstar on the world stage, but she was diagnosed with cancer before she could make her dream a reality. This prompted local band, The Plastics to step in and help make her dream come true.
Australia Declares Katy Perry’s Album A Bio-Hazard
In yet another case showcasing Australia’s uber-tight border control regulations, officials at Australia’s customs desk have declared international copies of Katy Perry’s new album, “Prism,” to be an indisputable bio-hazard. Why? Is it because her album is just so terrible and they need an excuse to get it off the number one spot on Australia’s Aria chart? No. It’s because Katy Perry gives away free seeds with her album.
Very Cool: Busker Gets Surprise As Original Singer Joins Him In Song [VIDEO]
This is awesome. A busker in Berlin was caught on camera by a passer-by when he was playing ‘Smalltown Boy’ by Bronski Beat. Halfway through, a bald man and his dog approach him as the man begins to chime in. Surprisingly, he sings pretty well. The busker doesn’t seem too fazed by the whole ordeal, until he realises that the bald man just happens to be Bronski Beat’s legendary frontman, Jimmy Somerville.
Can You Imagine The Hoff Singing ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?’ Imagine No More [VIDEO]
This video is going to be better than you expect – trust me. It’s the masterpiece of one Matthijs Vlot, who is basically a video remix genius. He spends hours cutting and chopping video, and piecing it back together to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Literally.
This SA Band Will Be On The Jimmy Kimmel Show Tomorrow [VIDEOS]
Meet Jean-Philip Grobler, aka St. Lucia. Originally from Johannesberg, St. Lucia grew up performing with the Drakensberg Boys Choir School in KwaZulu-Natal. Nowadays he lives in Brooklyn, and is blowing up on the New York music scene. On October 31 he posted the following announcement to the band’s Facebook page:
This 9-Year-Old Singing Opera Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]
You think Britain’s got talent? Think again – Holland has got talent. In another one of those video clips that turn a nobody into an overnight somebody for at least a week (see Susan Boyle), we now have nine year-old Amira Willighagen. Her absoluely astounding rendition of Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from the opera “Gianni Schicchi” earned her a Golden Ticket from the judges – taking her straight through to the live show.