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Kendrick Lamar’s booming shout-out to Mustard on GNX‘s “TV Off” has taken social media by storm and even brands like McDonald’s have absorbed the trend. Lizzo is clearly a fan of the move and she pulled up to Kai Cenat’s stream over the weekend with SZA and broke out into a Lamar imitation giving Mustard […]
Nas has once again shown love to Kendrick Lamar. When Kendrick surprised the rap world with a new album last Friday (Nov. 22), the Queens rapper posted GNX‘s album cover with the caption, “Always inspired by my brother KL. Keeping the essence of this sh—t alive and at the forefront. Salute King!” This is after […]
The Voice has revealed new playoffs advisors, and it’s getting an extra shot of country music in the process. The Voice coach Reba McEntire will welcome fellow country artist Lainey Wilson as the playoff advisor for her team. Meanwhile, Michael Bublé will welcome Carly Pearce as the playoffs advisor for his team. Snoop Dogg will […]
Lana Del Rey has announced a new album titled The Right Person Will Stay, set for release in May 2025.
“So grateful that my 13 tracks came together with my beautiful work between Luke, Jack, and Drew Erickson amongst others,” the singer-songwriter wrote on Instagram alongside the May 21 release date. “Happy for you to hear a few songs coming up before Stagecoach. Starting with Henry. Love always.”
Del Rey’s Instagram post tagged producers/musicians including Jack Antonoff and Zachary Dawes (both of whom worked on her 2023 album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd) and Luke Laird (known for his work with Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church and more).
The singer/songwriter teased a country album titled Lasso in January at the Billboard x NMPA Songwriter Awards ahead of this year’s Grammys, initially noting that the album would release in September. “We’re going country!” she said at the time. “It’s happening.” She also previewed a dreamy, guitar-forward song, presumably titled “Henry, Come On,” that same month, which could be the “Henry” she references in her new IG caption.
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In August, Del Rey told Vogue, “All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana, unless it’s an album like Honeymoon which has a jazz flair, so I don’t think it will be a heavy departure.”
The upcoming album will follow last year’s Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, which peaked at No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200. To date, she has two top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including 2013’s “Summertime Sadness,” and her 2022 feature on Taylor Swift’s “Snow on the Beach.”
In addition to new music, Del Rey is set to embark on a stadium tour of U.K. and Ireland shows, starting in June 2025. The tour will launch June 23 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in Wales and will make stops in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and more, before concluding July 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium. Del Rey is set to play Stagecoach in April in Indio, California.
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Many were taken aback when they played Kendrick Lamar‘s surprise album GNX and the first voice they hear is a woman singing in Spanish: “I felt your presence here last night, and we started to cry.” Well, that voice belongs to 49-year-old mariachi singer Deyra Barrera from Tucson, Arizona. Barrera became good friends with Mexican baseball player […]
Kendrick Lamar is continuing the rollout of his surprise sixth studio album, GNX, dropping the music video for the project’s early standout track, “Squabble Up,” on Monday (Nov. 25). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The clip features K. Dot dancing in a blue hoodie and fitted cap […]
On the latest Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Nov. 30), three K-pop (Korean pop) albums are in the top 10 concurrently for the first time. ATEEZ’s GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2 debuts at No. 1, Jin’s Happy debuts at No. 4 and ENHYPEN’s ROMANCE: UNTOLD re-enters the chart at No. 7 following an expanded reissue (after earlier […]
Michael Bublé is set to host the 2025 Juno Awards, which will be held March 30 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia – just 6 miles from Bublé’s hometown of Burnaby, British Columbia.
Bublé also hosted the Junos in 2018, the last time they were held at Rogers Arena, as well as in 2013, when they were held at Brandt Center in Regina, Saskatchewan.
“I could not be happier bringing The Juno Awards home to Vancouver for 2025,” Bublé said in a statement. “The Junos are such an important part of the Canadian music industry, and being able to host for the second time in my hometown makes this night mean even more to me. I’m excited to be surrounded by all the amazing talent we have from coast-to-coast this March.”
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Bublé is the latest in a long line of Canadian superstars to host the show, which is Canada’s equivalent of the Grammy Awards. Others include Paul Anka, Burton Cummings, Celine Dion, Anne Murray, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado, Drake, Bryan Adams and Sarah McLachlan.
Bublé, who will also perform on the show, is 15-time winner at the Juno Awards, which are voted on by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). He has also won five Grammy Awards, all for best traditional pop vocal album. He has amassed four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
The 54th annual Juno Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on March 30 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. PT and start at $70.85 (including tax plus fees) and will be available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos.
Kendrick Lamar surprised fans when he unveiled his sixth studio album, GNX, without any warning on Friday (Nov. 22) via PGLang and Interscope. The 12-track project is named after the Buick Regal model and features collaborations with stars including Lefty Gunplay, Dody 6, Wallie the Sensei, Roddy Ricch, Siete7x, AzChike, Hitta J3, YoungThreat, Peysoh and SZA […]
Did anyone have a better week than Kendrick Lamar? To cap off one of the best years for any artist, the Compton MC pulled a Beyoncé and surprise-dropped his sixth studio album, GNX. Upon release, the album immediately dominated the new cycle, with Lamar’s latest record simultaneously serving as a love letter to West Coast hip-hop, a treatise on integrity, hypocrisy and celebrity, and a victory rap for his ruthless 2024. Featuring SZA, Roddy Ricch, AzChike and more, expect GNX to shake up the Billboard charts in the coming weeks.
Outside of Kung Fu Kenny’s new drop, the Big Three continued to play their respective hands. J. Cole has continued the rollout of his Inevitable audio series alongside a streaming release for his 2009 Warm Up mixtape, while Drake used XQC’s stream to announce an Anita Max Wynn Tour set to to kick off in Australia on Feb. 9 — the same day K. Dot headline’s the 2025 Super Bowl Halfltime Show.
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The past weekend also brought along a 10-year anniversary reissue of Nicki Minaj‘s The Pinkprint, Juice WRLD‘s final posthumous album (The Party Never Dies) and new releases from Ice Cube (Man Down), Wizkid (Morayo) and Kenny Mason (Angel Eyes).
With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from VEDO’s new bedroom banger to Lila Iké and Joey Bada$$’s sultry new duet. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.
Freshest Find: PxRRY, “Hideaway”
Hailing from Hartford, Conn., rising R&B singer PxRRY is back with an eerie, atmospheric new single titled “Hideaway.” With haunting piano keys and ’90s-evoking melodic choices, PxRRY succinctly showcases his Usher influences as he sings, “You relax and you let me take control/ ‘Cause I know that you like it nice and slow,” nodding to the R&B icon’s 1998 Billboard Hot 100-topping “Nice & Slow.” PxRRY’s earnest voice is wrapped in filters that accentuate the murky synths that decorate Richbreed’s brooding production. For his first solo single since his May re-issue of this year’s FairXchange, PxRRY is laying very strong groundwork for 2025. — KYLE DENIS
Yoshi Vintage & Ab-Soul, “Short Temper”
Yoshi Vintage has come a long way from Flint, Michigan. Starring in season two of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, Yoshi capitalized on her competition appearance with the release of her Alpha project. An early standouts features one of her mentors, Ab-Soul, who puts one of the sharpest pens in rap to the test on the hard-hitting “Short Temper.” Don’t let the butterfly neck tattoo fool you, as Yoshi goes toe-to-toe with the lyrical savant while detailing her explosive rage. — MICHAEL SAPONARA
Lila Iké & Joey Bada$$, “Fry Plantain”
The Jamaican new-reggae queen Lila Iké offers another glimpse into her forthcoming album with the release of “Fry Plantain,” a track that surprises listeners with a rugged 90s-style feature from Joey Bada$$. Together, Iké’s gentle reggae flow and Joey’s gritty verses create a captivating blend. “Fry Plantain” is a joyful, sensual celebration of connection, love and cultural roots, with the imagery of frying plantain on a Sunday morning serving as a central motif. The lyrics intertwine food and affection, using cooking as a metaphor for love and care. Throughout the track, Lila and Joey celebrate traditional meals as a symbol of a relationship grounded in warmth and mutual appreciation. Their blend of playfulness and emotional depth adds richness to this soulful and heartfelt piece. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXTON
VEDO, “Take It Slow”
VEDO has a new album coming next year, and “Take It Slow” is the first taste. “Baby, what if time stood still?/ Would you be in a rush? Is this lusting or love?/ And if none of this is real/ Don’t wake me up, I wanna feel your touch forever, babe/ Can we take it slow?” he seductively croons in the chorus over AKel, Vontae Thomas & Keyman twinkling production. Obviously crafted with bedroom activities in mind, “Take It Slow” also doubles as a reminder to soak up the life’s most beautiful moments as they tend to be the most fleeting. — K.D.
Bossman Dlow, “The Biggest Pt. 2”
If you’re a person in need of a natural dose of motivation, Bossman Dlow is the guy for your headphones. The Florida rapper looks to cap off his 2024 Rookie of the Year campaign with “The Biggest Pt. 2” sequel. “I don’t give a f–k about nothing but gettin’ paid,” Dlow bluntly raps about his sole mission in life. Well if he continues to rhyme like these, he’ll have no issue stacking paper or buying more mink fur coats and icy AP watches like those he rocked in the track’s party-starting visual. — M.S.
Zefaan & Timbaland “If It Wasn’t Up to Me”
Who would have expected the legendary Timbaland to team up with rising star Zefaan? This collaboration wasn’t on my 2024 Bingo card, but it’s exactly the unexpected pairing we didn’t know we needed. The duo’s new track, “If It Wasn’t Up to Me,” is a Timbaland-produced exploration of a tumultuous relationship, oscillating between tension and reconciliation. Zefaan’s poignant lyrics tell the story of someone holding a fragile relationship together, clinging to hope despite constant challenges—a feeling many can relate to. With Timbaland’s signature beats driving the narrative, this track is as emotionally resonant as it is sonically captivating. — C.C.
SKEETE, “Don Dada”
With “Don Dada,” Skeete has provided the perfect song to keep the fetes slow-whining as winter’s coldest stretched draws nearer. A sleek blend of dancehall delivery, Afrobeats-nodding drums, and R&B-steeped falsetto, “Don Dada” is slinky, sexy ode to liquor-feuled nights of passion and lust. “Yuh too good from the front, from the back/ Bend it pon di wall, right next to the plaque/ Make her seh ‘Wooiii’/ She call me ‘Don Dada,’” he croons over PB’s slow-bruning guitar-inflected production. Colder weather doesn’t mean the party has to die, it just has to slow down for a bit. — K.D.
Amine & Cardo Got Wings, “Wingz”
Quiet as kept, Aminé has come alive to heat up in the year’s fourth quarter. Never one to boast loudly, but like real Gs, Aminé moves in silence. The Northeast Portland native teams up with Cardo and we’re going to need more collabs from the productive duo in the future. Cardo’s woozy production aided Amine’s syrupy chorus and led to more braggadocios bars from the 30-year-old. “Literally put my city on the map/ I feel like I’m Gucci without all the straps,” he brags in a shout-out to the Rose City. — M.S.
Mack Keane, “All Talk”
“ALL TALK” is one of two tracks from Mack Keane’s mixtape Y? / ALL TALK, inspired by personal journal entries, as shared in his Instagram teaser. The track showcases Keane’s continued evolution in R&B, pairing his velvety vocals with dynamic production elements. Lyrically, it delves into the complexities of relationships and self-worth, capturing an internal struggle marked by fear, indecision, and the pressure to meet others’ expectations. “Try to please everybody, probably why I been freezing up,” Keane sings, reflecting the emotional toll of external demands and the hesitation they create. The song’s interplay of gratitude and regret adds depth, making its message both introspective and universally relatable.