• Macklemore Confirms New Album on Twitter, Assures Fans 'Heist' Follow-Up Will Be Out in 2015

    It looks like 2015 will be a good year for Macklemore fans. Although nothing official has been announced, the "Thrift Shop" rapper recently responded to a comment on Twitter asking about new music. Mack responded by telling the follower that new material will be out this year, "XXL" notes. The release will be the follow-up to 2012's smash hit "The Heist." RT @loucereal: Its 2015 and I still don't have a new @macklemore album wtf <- you will this year. Believe that — Macklemore (@macklemore) January 1, 2015 This is big news for fans who have been patiently waiting around for new Macklemore music. "The Heist" propelled the rapper and collaborator Ryan Lewis to stardom following a slew of hits like "Same Love," "Can't Hold Us" and "Thrift Shop." The effort went straight to No. 1 on multiple charts, but peaked at No. 2 on the "Billboard" 200. "It's these sort of astute observations on the human condition and keen self-awareness that set this effort apart. That reality, coupled with Ryan Lewis' vast, daring and layered production, makes "The Heist" a truly beautiful album that challenges musical boundaries," "XXL" wrote about the album. Mack recently stopped by Ebro in the Morning to talk about being a white artist in the hip-hop realm.

  • RIAA Issues Platinum/Gold Single and Album Certifications for Fall 2013

    Some of music's biggest acts are getting an early Christmas gift of gold and platinum. Today (Dec. 11), the RIAA released its list of songs and albums that have gone gold or platinum over the last two months, and the long list features both familiar names and some unexpected gems.

  • Justin Timberlake and Macklemore FEUD? 'Thrift Shop' Rapper Says He's Aiming For 'Take Back The Night' Star At Video Music Awards

    Hip-hop feuds run aplenty, but Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have kept their hands clean in the year where their singles "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us" have dominated the charts. Now that the duo is nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards, Macklemore is speaking out against the artist that's tied them for most nominations: Justin Timberlake. More specifically, he's announced his bitterness over a previously undisclosed hot dog-eating competition when the pair of performers were young.
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