Joey DeGroot

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  • Usher New Song "Cuz We Can" Leaks Online [LISTEN]

    Though Usher's upcoming album UR isn't going to be released any time soon, a new song from the R&B superstar titled "Cuz We Can" has leaked online, which you can check out below. It's not clear when this song was recorded, or how it will be officially released, if it was intended for release at all, though its sparkling electronic production suggests that this is a recent production.

  • A$AP Ferg Drops 'Ferg Forever' Mixtape

    A$AP Ferg's upcoming solo album Ferg Forever is set to drop tomorrow, Nov. 29, but today the Harlem rapper has shared the album's tracklist, which you can check out below. The album includes Ferg's recently released "Talk It," and includes guest appearances by YG, Twista, M.I.A., and Big Sean, as well as A$AP Nast, the only other A$AP Mob member to appear. Production is handled by Crystal Caines, Stelios, Big K.R.I.T., and more.

  • B.o.B. Drops Ferguson-Inspired Mixtape 'New Black' [LISTEN]

    The grand jury ruling in Ferguson, Missouri this past week has inspired a lot of political discourse in the hip-hop community, and yesterday, Nov. 27, Atlanta rapper B.o.B. expressed his frustrations with a surprise eight-track mixtape titled New Black, which you can check out below. The tape is the 26-year-old rapper's second of 2014, following No Genre 2 from back in July.

  • De La Soul Share Political New Track "The People" Featuring Chuck D Of Public Enemy [LISTEN]

    At some point in 2015, legendary hip-hop group De La Soul will be releasing a new studio album, their first since 2012's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve and their first with all three original members since 2004's The Grind Date. In anticipation of this album, the New York trio has shared a powerful new track titled "The People," featuring none other than Public Enemy's Chuck D, which you can check out below.

  • Frank Ocean Shares Weird New Song "Memrise" [LISTEN]

    Other than a few guest appearances here and there, including spots on the latest albums by Kanye West, Jay Z, and Beyoncé, we haven't really heard much from R&B singer Frank Ocean since his super-acclaimed 2012 album Channel Orange. Today (Nov. 28) however, the 27-year-old singer shared his first new solo song since 2012 through his Tumblr page, a weird lo-fi track titled "Memrise," which you can check out below.

  • Chief Keef Reveals Artwork, Tracklist For 'Mansion Musick' Mixtape [PHOTO]

    This coming Friday, November 28 (yes, Black Friday), Chicago rapper Chief Keef will be dropping his latest mixtape "Mansion Musick," and today he's shared the artwork and tracklist, which you can check out below. According to Fake Shore Drive, the mixtape will feature 21 tracks, most of which were produced by either Keef or Young Chop, though Metro, Bennyman, Ke On The Track, and The Brain also contribute.

  • King Tuff Announces 2015 US Tour Dates With Father John Misty, Ex Hex [FULL SCHEDULE]

    Though his current string of European tour dates ends on Dec. 5, garage rocker King Tuff announced today that he will be hitting the road once again in January, this time for a tour of the U.S. According to Consequence of Sound, these newly announced American tour dates will kick off on Jan. 7 in Santa Ana, California and finish up on April 8 in Omaha, Nebraska.

  • Creed Singer Scott Stapp Reveals He's Homeless, Broke [WATCH]

    In a shocking, 16-minute video posted to his Facebook page, Creed frontman Scott Stapp debunked some rumors about him that have been circulating in the press and over the Internet, while also revealing that he has been homeless for the last few months and is currently living at a Holiday Inn. According to Stapp, his current financial situation is the result of unpaid royalties, an IRS audit and unnamed people who are stealing his money from his bank accounts. "I'm sure you've heard the many rumors and slanderous, libelous accusations over the last few weeks," Stapp says at the beginning of the video. "First, I was dead ... Then there were rumors that I'm on drugs and drinking and relapsed and in rehab, all these other things. That's also a lie ... I'm sober as can be." After addressing these rumors about his sobriety, Stapp then reveals that he is "penniless" and that "there are people who have taken advantage and stolen money" from him. "They're trying to discredit me, slander me," he says. "Someone had used my information and changed my online passwords to my bank accounts and transferred all the money out of my bank accounts so I had nothing." To make matters worse, Stapp reveals that the IRS has frozen his bank accounts due to a "clerical error" and will be returning his money in "nine to 10 months," which he plans to battle in court. "I'm gonna fight every single individual that is responsible for this," he says. "Right now I'm looking for an honest, good attorney that's ready to fight and take it all the way to the top."

  • Wu-Tang Clan Share Title Track From Upcoming Album 'A Better Tomorrow' [LISTEN]

    We're less than one week away from the new Wu-Tang Clan album A Better Tomorrow, which gives the New York rap crew enough time to share one more track before the album drops. The latest song to be shared from the album is its title track, though in a rather confusing twist, Wu-Tang Clan already released a song titled "A Better Tomorrow" on their 1997 album Wu-Tang Forever, which is totally different from the one they shared today.

  • James Blake Shares Remix of Gorillaz 'Feel Good Inc.' as 'Harmonimix' [LISTEN]

    On a recent Fabriclive mix posted to SoundCloud, British DJ Rich Reason included a newly unearthed James Blake remix of the Gorillaz classic "Feel Good Inc.," released under the name "Harmonimix." Though the remix is just now seeing the light of day, "Fact" reports that the track is "from back in the day," at least according to Reason. Though the original "Feel Good Inc." definitely has a danceable party vibe to it — as dark and weird as it may be — Blake's remix is much more abstract and harder to dance to, and even strips the song of its signature bass line, which may lead some to ask to the question, "Then why the hell should I even bother listening to this?" You can check out James Blake's Harmonimix remix of Gorillaz's "Feel Good Inc." here:

  • Coldplay Share Interactive "Ink" Music Video From Latest Album 'Ghost Stories'

    This past Monday, Nov. 24, Coldplay released the CD/DVD set Ghost Stories Live 2014, which featured music videos for eight of the nine songs on their most recent studio album Ghost Stories, with the sole holdout being "Ink." Today, however, the band has shared that track's music video as well, and unlike the album's other eight videos, this one is interactive.

  • Björk to Release 'Björk: Archives' Book to Coincide with MoMA Exhibit

    To coincide with her upcoming MoMA career retrospective, Björk will be releasing a book titled "Björk: Archives," which will take a look back at the Icelandic singer's career and offer exclusive essays, poetry and artwork. According to i-D, the book will cover Björk's "seven major albums" — which presumably does not include her 1977 self-titled debut or her film soundtracks — and will explore "the personas surrounding each through poetry, academic analysis, philosophical texts, and stunning visuals." Among the contributors to "Björk: Archives" are film directors Spike Jonze and Chris Cunningham, as well as Icelandic poet Sjón and musicology professor Nicola Dibben. The book will also include portraits of Björk by Nan Goldin, Juergen Teller, Arakia and Inez & Vinoodh and will feature photos from some of the singer's famous costumes, designed by Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan and Sophia Kokosalaki. Four booklets will be released with the book as well as a poster featuring the artwork of all seven albums being covered.

  • Megadeth's Drummer, Guitarist Quit at Same Time

    Since its inception back in 1983, Megadeth has had 19 musicians run through its line-up, with the only constant member being guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Mustaine. But it looks like Mustaine will have to start looking for two more musicians, as both guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover have separately announced their departures from the legendary thrash metal band. "After 10 years, I have decided to quit Megadeth to pursue my own musical interests," Drover wrote in a statement, via "Brave Words." "I want to thank Dave Mustaine and the entire Megadeth family, as well as thanking all the amazing Megadeth fans around the world!!! I truly appreciate all of you. Stay tuned for info on my next musical journey." Just hours after Drover announced his departure, Broderick announced his own departure from Megadeth through a separate statement posted to his website. "Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure fro Megadeth to pursue my own musical direction," Broderick wrote. "I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans have accepted and respected me as a member of Megadeth for the last seven years, but it is time for me to move on. I wish Dave and everyone in Megadeth all the best." Just like Drover had done, Broderick also promises new music in the near future.

  • Sinead O'Connor Backs 'Do They Know It's Christmas?," Tells Critics to 'Shut the F--k Up'

    Last week, on Nov. 17, the latest version of Band Aid's classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was released online to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa, and though it went straight to the top of the U.K. charts and is supporting an undoubtedly good cause, the song has been the subject of plenty of criticism, particularly for its lyrics. According to two British newspapers, Emeli Sandé, who actually appears on the latest version, said the lyrics need "changing," while Lily Allen called the song "a bit smug" and said she would prefer "donating actual money." One artist who is vigorously defending the song, however, is the famously outspoken Sinead O'Connor, who also appears on the song. "I think everyone should shut the f--k up," O'Connor told "Broadsheet," via "Billboard." "If you didn't like the lyrics you shouldn't have agreed to sing the song. I think it's smug of Lily Allen to say it's smug."

  • Prince Removes Himself From The Internet, Deletes Twitter, Facebook Accounts

    Among Prince's exceedingly long list of quirks is his aversion to the Internet, which makes it very difficult to find any of his music online. Although it appeared as if he was changing his stance on the Internet over the past year, creating a Twitter account and sharing some of his new songs online, that's all come crashing down today, Nov. 25, as The Star Tribune reports that the Purple One has deleted his Twitter account, Facebook page, and pulled many of his recent videos off of Youtube without warning. No reason has yet been given for this Internet blackout, but we probably shouldn't be holding our breath for one.
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