In a recent interview with BET, August Alsina noted that he has always wanted to collaborate with Nicki Minaj. Now, August's wish has finally come true with Nicki hopping on the remix for his track, "No Love", off of his debut album "Testimony". Hear the epic remix below:
"No Love" (Remix) will be on iTunes soon.
It's finally the weekend, and what better way to celebrate than listening to great music or going to a party? However you decide to turn up this weekend, these tracks are sure to get the party started (full playlist below):
We'll update this playlist every Friday for the rest of the summer with new music, so be sure to check back!
Imogen Heap has spent the last three years working on her new "Sparks" album, with the release date (August 19th) fast approaching. For those who don't know, Imogen (or "Immi" for short) is an independent electro-alternative artist. She is most widely known for her Grammy-nominated "Hide and Seek". Heap's music boasts unique vocals, airy filter sweeps, and a generous helping of ingenuity.
For the past few months, Immi has been keeping her beloved "Heapsters" up-to-date through her Sparks vBlogs. These have offered fans a genuine glimpse into the creative process gearing up for the release of the album. Heap talks about her exciting new gestural glove controllers, which will be a crucial part of future performances. She even makes it personal, cleverly revealing her pregnancy!
Heap works hard to keep her fans invested and in-tune with her music. From last year's release of "Telemiscommunications" featuring deadmau5 to heap's hosting of a tea party/listening for box-set purchasers, Immi keeps her fans satisfied and in the know. In as many ways as one can imagine, Imogen Heap is on a role. Look to Roman's Rap-Up for future updates and tour dates.
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Be it due to the stunning stage, the good-humored musicians, or the particularly lively audience, Neon Trees left Boston's House of Blues electrified.
The show began with openers Nightmare and the Cat and Small Pools. Both of which, in their own unique way, primed the audience for the full Neon Trees experience.
The band began in silhouette, starting with a huge white cloth draped between the audience and the stage. The curtain dropped, revealing a stunningly vibrant (and needless to say, neon) stage. While daunting to look at, the stage and lighting effects refused to dominate. The focus stayed on the music, as it should.
Lead singer Tyler Glenn commands the stage through his spot-on vocals, connection to the audience, and inability to sit still. Ranging from playful and fun to sensual and seductive, Glenn's dancing never missed a beat. Glenn opens himself up to the audience, speaking of the struggles of his teenage years and his current, newfound happiness.
Highlights from the show include a cute duet between Glenn and drummer Elaine Bradley, a soul-crushing bass synth, and a (dare I say it) perfect rendition of "Where is my Mind" by the Pixies.
Overall, the night was a blast. Few bands will ever be able to boast an energy like that exuded by Neon Trees. Concerts rarely get any more exciting or fun.
Note: Check back later for photos from the event!
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 1: Beyoncé and JAY Z perform on the On The Run Tour at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mason Poole/Parkwood Entertainment/PictureGroup)
What’s better than a solo Beyoncé concert? A Beyoncé and Jay Z concert.
Beyoncé and Jay Z brought their hugely successful “On The Run” tour to Gillette Stadium Tuesday night for a sold-out crowd of over 50,000. If there is one concert in your life you have to see, then definitely it’s this one.
The show opened up with one of the couple’s first songs, “Bonnie And Clyde,” which lit the crowd on fire. Going into the tour, I was slightly concerned that it just would be a typical joint tour, where the two artists each take the stage for half the time. To my delight, the show was executed perfectly as a joint performance. After the first song, Bey and Jay switched off, doing their hits like “Crazy In Love,” “Tom Ford,” and more.
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 1: Beyoncé performs on the On The Run Tour at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mason Poole/Parkwood Entertainment/PictureGroup)
Seeing Beyoncé for the second time in several months, fresh off her “Mrs. Carter Show World Tour”, I was excited to see her doing songs off her new, self-titled album. Queen Bey sexily danced and grinded through “Flawless,” “Yoncé,” and “Partition” (among others).
The focus of the night, however, wasn’t solely Beyoncé or Jay Z, but rather on their relationship to one another. In recent news, gossip magazines have claimed that Jay has been cheating on Bey, which would be very hard to believe after seeing this show. There was an obvious connection between them, and the whole audience knew it, especially during Jay Z’s “Young Forever,” when the two sang to each other while walking to the center stage.
As I noted back in December at the “Mrs. Carter Show,” Bey really does have a connection with her fans, as does Jay Z. The stage had a setup in the center of the stadium, which both stars used as way to get closer to their fans. In fact, Jay actually took a few minutes to walk onto that stage just to look at “all the sexy ladies.” There, he freestyled an intro to his wife’s “Partition.” That’s not the only time that they collaborated on something not officially recorded. Bey joined in, with perhaps my favorite moment of the night, by singing Justin Timberlake’s part in Jay Z’s “Holy Grail.”
Respect that, bow-down bitches.
