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“Die With a Smile” and “Taste” rapidly took over TikTok, but who is going to take No. 1 with their new hit? Keep watching to find out! Tetris Kelly:It’s a battle of the women in pop for the top spot, while three of them make a top 10 debut. Zara Larsson:I watched a lot of […]
In this episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Kyle Denis and Damien Scott discuss A$AP Rocky’s cover story, his one-on-one conversation with Damien and the industry’s expectations for the rapper’s new album. They also dive into Complex’s Best Atlanta Rappers of All Time, debate, who should have taken the No. 1 spot, explore Billboard’s greatest pop stars of the 21st century and more.
Damien Scott:He sticks with his own vision, he sticks with his own ideas. I’m really excited to hear the rest of the album. What I heard sounds great.
Carl Lamarre:André 3000 No. 1 without a solo rap album.
Kyle Denis:If you can spit, you can spit.
Damien Scott:Can you rap? Or can you not rap?
Carl Lamarre:50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, J. Lo, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Future, Post Malone, SZA, Sean Paul, Chris Brown. These are the names that did not make the top 25.
Well, shout-out to this brother right here.
Yes, sir.
Big-time Dame, big-time cover story. If you guys haven’t already, make sure you check it out right now on billboard.com with A$AP Rocky. Yes sir. Had a fire profile piece. Man, the album was supposed to come out this Friday, which is pushed and coming out this fall. But, bro, talk about your experience kicking it with Rocky and how that was.
Damien Scott:It was great. You know, I’ve known Rocky — well not know him — but I’ve watched and had the pleasure of watching his career grow from the moment he released “Purple Swag” to now. I’ve worked at publications who’ve covered him. We’ve had him on the cover for various albums and I’ve been fortunate enough to be close enough to see a different match throughout his career, and I’ve always been a fan.
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Taeil from NCT has left the group after an accusation of an unspecified sex crime, label SM Entertainment said. Keep watching for the full story. Tetris Kelly:Taeil is leaving K-pop group NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime. His exit has been confirmed by his label, SM, and we’re breaking down the shocking […]
Drake uploaded a new video to ‘100 Gigs’ featuring him, OVO 40 and OVO Hush discussing a potential Kendrick Lamar collaboration from over 10 years ago. Stay tuned for more details. Tetris Kelly: Drake added another video to his 100 Gigs website, showing himself, OVO 40 and OVO Hush vibing to a beat, talking about […]
Travis Kelce makes a major Taylor Swift-themed purchase and he breaks a sweat as Adam Sandler gushes over the couple. Keep watching to catch up on the latest Tayvis tea! Adam Schefter: How do you know that Travis Kelce didn’t buy an engagement ring? Laura Rutledge: I don’t know. Do you know? Are you going […]
JOP from Fuerza Regida shares how he and the band created the catchy, Jersey club vibe for “Secreto Victoria.” Let us know what you think of their new song in the comments! JOP:Hey, what’s up? This is JOP and this is how it went down with my song “Secreto Victoria.” We were in Ciudad de […]
Lil Baby has been arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in Las Vegas. Keep watching for the details. Tetris Kelly: Lil Baby was arrested on Monday in Las Vegas and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told Billboard. We’re letting you know what’s going on. Law enforcement sources told TMZ […]
Lizzo defends Chappell Roan after the pop star shared her thoughts on her rapid rise to fame. The “Truth Hurts” artist also shares why she hasn’t been making music recently. Keep watching for the details! Lizzo:We all need a refresh on empathy. It’s very mindful. Very demure. Tetris Kelly:Lizzo’s giving fans an update and Chappell […]
Omah Lay is making waves and an impact in the Afrobeats genre. The singer shares his “Moving” story behind his latest single, working with Tyla and Justin Bieber and how his move to London from Lagos further contributed to the vision. He also talks about his new album, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ what he hopes his fans can take away from the album and more!
Tetris Kelly:
Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with Omah Lay. How’s it going my man?
Omah Lay:
I’m good. It’s going well, how are you doing?
I’m good. Man, I gotta tell you, congrats on the new single, “Moving.” Tell me about this song and what was the inspiration behind it.
“Moving” is the second single off of my next project. It was all inspired by by moving to a new place. I actually have not been spending a lot of time in Lagos recently. I’ve been spending a lot of time in London, especially making the album. It’s just a new environment being able to move from one place to another, to be your police then.
And tell me about the music video for the song. How involved are you in the visuals and what kind of story did you want to tell?
I mean, recently, I’ve been emphasizing on telling the story of my music through the music videos. For “Moving” I am telling the story of how illegal immigrants travel to Europe through the desert, through Sahara, because the thing about Nigerians from Edo traveling, trying to get to Europe illegally, and going through the desert, and a lot of them don’t make it through and stuff. So yeah, that was just the story. That was what inspired the video for “Moving.”
Oh, man, that’s incredible now. I like that, you’re able to take kind of your life experience and apply it with something else that’s from your region, that kind of, give you that story.
I mean, I think it is, if it is something, it is the story of the whole world, like me, also having a Nigerian passport is very difficult. Traveling where it’s like, I’m just looking for peace. I’m looking for a place to call, of course, I have my home, but like, you know, I’m just looking for that place to like, feel accepted and stuff, because home is really bad where we can’t stay at home and like, enjoy the common things that is being provided by even God, by nature, which is like, what being able to live freely. It’s difficult in Lagos, so I feel like I’m telling the story of the whole world, where everybody’s looking for some place to find peace of mind, some place to just call home and feel relaxed.
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Gigi Perez is officially a Billboard Hot 100-charting artist, thanks to her breakthrough viral hit, “Sailor Song.” The track, which Perez self-released on July 26, debuts at No. 98 on the Aug. 31-dated chart from its streaming sum: 5.6 million official U.S. clicks (up 20%) Aug. 16-22, according to Luminate. It also rises 10-9 on […]