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Does Beyoncé have a full album somewhere on the cutting room floor? According to The-Dream, the answer is yes. In an official annotation of the track "End of Time," Bey's frequent producer revealed that she has a full record's worth of material from her 4 era that has never seen the light of day, and it was all inspired by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. -
Stream Carl Craig, Green Velvet 'Unity': Chicago and Detroit Legends Release Surprise Album on Relief Records
Stop the presses: Dance music just got a surprise album. Detroit techno legend Carl Craig and Chicago house music legend Green Velvet have released a new, collaborative, surprise album titled 'Unity.' Released on Relief Records, the longtime home of Green Velvet, the seven-track album combines the best of both worlds from these two artists's warm, pulsating beats, steady tech-y bass lines, sporadic bells and synths with horns, helping to give more weight to the tunes. Some tracks eschew more toward the side of Craig's techno roots and some toward Velvet's house background, but there is a clear middle ground met between these two electronic music greats. Stream it now. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction: 'Night Changes' Band to Continue as Four-Piece for Tour, New Album 2015
After plenty of speculation from fans, the inevitable has come true: Zayn Malik has officially left One Direction. The band announced the news today (March 25) in a lengthy Facebook posts with statements from 1D, Simon Cowell and Malik himself. -
David Byrne Tribute: Watch Talking Heads Covers by Sharon Jones, O.A.R. and Glen Hansard at Carnegie Hall
The David Byrne tribute concert at Carnegie Hall last night, March 24, included some special guests performing tunes by the Talking Heads. Sharon Jones, O.A.R. and Glen Hansard were on hand to honor the singer, who also unleashed a cover of "Uptown Funk" with a marching band. The show benefited music programs for underprivileged children, 'Consequence of Sound' noted. -
Neko Case North American Tour Dates: New Pornographers Singer Will Hit the Road in April
The New Pornographers singer and solo act Neko Case will hit the road in April for a short North American tour that kicks off at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with Alabama Shakes. Following a gig in St. Paul April 25, Case will join the 'Brill Bruisers' band for a few dates before going solo again in June. She will wrap up the trek June 20 at the Clearwater Festival in New York, 'Consequence of Sound' noted. -
Meghan Trainor, FULLBEAUTY Team Up for Plus-Size Endorsement Deal 'Cause She's 'All About That Bass'
Meghan Trainor declared that she was fully supportive of full-figured women in her breakthrough single "All About That Bass," and now she's carrying that body-positive message through into endorsement deals. Earlier this week, it was announced that the "Dear Future Husband" singer and FULLBEAUTY Brands are teaming up for a fashionable partnership in 2015. -
Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt "Warlord Leather": 'Mr. Wonderful,' 'I Don't Like S**t, I Don't Go Outside' Rappers Share Track
Just when you thought this week could not get any better for hip-hop releases, Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson do even more to cap off their huge weeks. The pair has teamed up with noted producer and frequent Bronson collaborator The Alchemist on the bonus track "Warlord Leather." Both rappers released albums this week: Action Bronson made his major label debut with 'Mr. Wonderful' and Earl Sweatshirt dropped his depressingly titled 'I Don't Like Sh**t, I Don't Go Outside.' -
Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Dominates Billboard 200—'Empire,' Modest Mouse and 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Contend for No. 2
Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly has become his first release to top the Billboard 200 despite dropping a tad earlier than expected. The album went on to sell 363,000 equivalent copies, including single downloads and streams-breaking Spotify records in the process- on its way to the top. That was also the second largest debut of the year—behind Drake—giving hip-hop the two biggest albums of the year so far. -
'RHONJ' Teresa Giudice Ignores Melissa Gorga From Prison as Feud Continues
While we had originally heard that Teresa Giudice was trying to squash a lot of drama in her life before she turned herself in to the police, it seems the beef between her and Melissa Gorga is alive and well. For several seasons the main storyline on 'RHONJ' revolved around Giudice trying to bring down her sister-in-law any way possible. She hated Gorga for marrying her older brother Joe and worked hard to try and come between them. Finally, about a year ago the ladies seemed to agree to let things go, but that may have been all for show because now that she is locked up, Giudice has completely shut Gorga out again. The feud continues. -
A-Trak 'Gold Gone Wild' Club Tour: 'Push' DJ Hitting 6 Cities With AraabMuzik and Ape Drums [FULL SCHEDULE]
A-Trak has announced a new United States club tour for this summer titled Gold Gone Wild -- a play on words from his label Fools Gold Records. The six-date tour will take A-Trak and his two handpicked friends, AraabMuzik and Ape Drums, to six of the "Push" DJ's favorite cities in the U.S., where he will perform at some of their most well-established clubs. Araabmuzik will be along for the full tour, while Ape Drums will join for just two dates. -
Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea's New Single 'Pretty Girls' Release Date Set for Summer
Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea fans, rejoice: the Las Vegas superstar and the "Trouble" rapper's collaboration, rumored to be titled "Pretty Girls," finally has a release date. And Spears' first single since her 2013 album Britney Jean is set to hit just in time to be a contender for song of the summer. -
Sia Wins 3rd Straight APRA Songwriter of the Year Award: Pete Wentz Accepts on Her Behalf [WATCH]
Sia made history last night, March 24, at the APRA Music Awards. The "Elastic Heart" singer breaks a record by winning Songwriter of the Year for the third straight time. Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy accepted the award on her behalf.
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