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Lil Uzi Vert season has returned. The eclectic Philly rapper announced plans for their EA2 album on Wednesday (Oct. 24), which will serve as the sequel to 2020’s Eternal Atake.
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Uzi released an atmospheric trailer to accompany the project detailing his journey to another planet. “On March 6, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert mysteriously vanished,” the screen reads. “While it was never confirmed what happened that day, the faithful believed it to be the fulfillment of a long-awaited prophecy… Eternal Atake.”
The Generation Now signee is transported in a UFO to another dimension where their memory is extracted and wiped clean by a group of natives from this unknown planet, who are seemingly possessed with a purple-tinted gleam in their eyes. The clip comes to a close with Uzi rocking a pink fur hat waking up to their new life.
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Lil Uzi Vert also revealed the EA2 cover art, which includes the possessed women seen in the trailer as their skin radiates with purple and a demonic smile.
According to a pre-save link on Apple Music, EA2 is expected to arrive on Nov. 1. Uzi’s first three albums all topped the Billboard 200 and they’ll look to make it four in a row later this year.
Uzi possibly teased the intro track to the album in the form of a TV theme song. The jolly 30-second teaser finds a woman singing, “Here’s the story of a guy named Uzi/ Who’s known for his diamonds and his style/ From the streets to the stage, boy is busy/ Making music that’ll make you smile/ Little Uzi Vert, he’s the one to see/ Bringing joy to you and me/ Little Uzi Vert, he’s the one to see.”
The 29-year-old previously said they’d be retiring after his next album, but it’s unclear if that’s the case. The Pink Tape arrived in June 2023 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 167,000 total album units sold.
As for the original Eternal Atake, the LP hit streaming services in March 2020 just ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. EA sold 288,000 total album units in the first week. The project came in at No. 4 on Billboard‘s Top 20 Rap Albums of 2020 list.
Watch the outer space trailer below and find the EA2 cover art here.
After winning the WNBA Championship, no one has more of a right to say, “Watashi wa star” than the ladies of New York Liberty — and Megan Thee Stallion gives her full support. Backstage at The Tonight Show Wednesday night (Oct. 23), the rapper and basketball team — both of whom made appearances on that […]
Tyler, the Creator is bringing Chromakopia to L.A. one night early. The rapper announced on Thursday (Oct. 24) that he’ll be hosting an album listening party on Sunday, Oct. 27. “Los Angeles I’m playing my album in full for you at the Inuit Dome. I will not be performing, I will be standing in the […]
Pharrell Williams dropped the video for the title track to his animated biopic, Piece By Piece, on Thursday morning (Oct. 24). And like the Morgan Neville-directed film that’s in theaters now, the brightly colored, high-energy visual directed by Neville renders the singer/producer/rapper/fashionista in LEGO blocks, borrowing some scenes from the unique, blocky big screen trip […]
Megan Thee Stallion nabs her fifth No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart as “Mamushi,” featuring Yuki Chiba, captures the crown on the list dated Oct. 26. Despite a 4% drop in plays for the week compared to the week prior, “Mamushi” became the most played song on U.S. monitored rhythmic radio stations in the […]
After delivering an appetizer of a single with his record “Space,” Mario is ready to unveil the entree with his forthcoming album Glad You Came. Releasing Dec. 13 via New Citizen/Epic Records, Mario enlisted songwriter extraordinaire James Fauntleroy as the project’s executive producer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts […]
Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” continues its recent dominance atop the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart, reigning for a third straight week on the Oct. 26-dated tally.
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The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity from Oct. 14-20. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
“Maps” – on the strength of two dominant TikTok trends, one a dance and the other using a filter to remove one’s facial features (more on that here) – and Alphaville’s “Forever Young” remain at Nos. 1 and 2; “Forever Young” is a previous No. 1 on the chart, having ruled the Oct. 5 survey, and the song hasn’t been below the top three since September.
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Despite the stagnant top two, there’s movement elsewhere in the top 10, paced by Akon’s “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” which zooms 8-3 in its second week on the chart.
Initially, the top clips using the song were from Akon himself, but the tune – released Oct. 4 after being teased on the platform previously – has since spread to hundreds of thousands of usages by other creators, ranging from sports-related videos, uploads about positivity and friendship, general-topic content and more.
Concurrently, “Akon’s Beautiful Day” debuts at No. 31 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart. In the week ending Oct. 17, it earned 448,000 official U.S. streams, up 25%, according to Luminate.
It’s followed on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 by Aphex Twin’s “QKThr,” which completes a 19-week rise to the top 10 with an 11-4 bump. That’s the lengthiest amount of time from debut week to first time in the top 10 since the chart began in September 2023, eclipsing the 15 weeks Billie Eilish’s “Wildflower” took before hitting No. 7 last month.
“QKThr” debuted at No. 13 on the Feb. 10-dated list and bounced around the chart for five weeks before falling off, returning for its current run in July. Released in 2001 as part of Aphex Twin’s album Drukqs, its latest rise is tied to the “subtle foreshadowing” trend where users post clips of misfortune with what’s to come stitched in throughout the video.
FloyyMenor’s “Peligrosa” also reaches a new peak, moving 9-6. It’s his second top 10 on the chart, following the No. 5 peak of “Gata Only,” alongside Cris Mj, in April.
“Peligrosa,” which has risen as high as No. 19 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart earlier this month after being released in July, benefits from a dance trend alongside other high-performing uploads. It earned 2.8 million streams in the week ending Oct. 17.
The TikTok Billboard Top 50’s top 10 also sports a debut within its confines: Vines’ “Being Loved Isn’t the Same As Being Understood,” which bows at No. 8. Premiered in March, the song has exploded in popularity on TikTok due to a trend that’s usually presented as a photo collage meant to “sum up” the person represented, whether it’s themselves, a family member or a friend.
Though it’s not a 19-week trip like “QKThr,” Gigi Perez’s “Sailor Song” also completes a lengthy run to the top 10, jumping 24-10 in its ninth week on the chart. A variety of high-performing videos following loosely related trends, including one where people surprise their long-distance significant others in person.
“Sailor Song” rises to a new peak of No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping 13% in streams to 13 million in the week ending Oct. 17.
See the full TikTok Billboard Top 50 here. You can also tune in each Friday to SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio (channel 4) to hear the premiere of the chart’s top 10 countdown at 3 p.m. ET, with reruns heard throughout the week.
Beyoncé is set to appear at Kamala Harris‘ rally in Houston, Tex. — the pop superstar’s hometown — this Friday (Oct. 25), according to multiple reports.
Per The Washington Post, CNN, ABC News, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News, which cited sources familiar with the planning, Bey will appear at the event — the venue of which has yet to be announced — as the Democratic candidate makes one of her final addresses to voters ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. The reports include no further details on whether the “Texas Hold ‘Em” musician will perform or share remarks.
The DNC’s event posting for the rally, however, confirms that Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles, and Cowboy Carter collaborator, country legend Willie Nelson, will definitely be in attendance.
Billboard has reached out to Beyoncé’s rep, Harris’ campaign and the DNC for comment.
Though the 32-time Grammy winner has not vocalized support for Harris amid the 2024 election cycle, her presence has loomed large over the VP’s campaign. In August, the superstar was heavily rumored to appear at the Democratic National Convention — leaving even some of the Chicago event’s staffers to believe she was on the premises — but never showed up. Her 2016 track “Freedom” has also been prominent in Harris’ campaign, becoming the former prosecutor’s walkout song back in July. CNN confirmed that month that Bey had indeed given direct approval for the song’s use.
The “Break My Soul” artist has also long used her voice to support political causes, performing with Jay-Z at a Hillary Clinton musical rally in Cleveland in 2016. In 2020, Bey supported Joe Biden’s campaign and later celebrated his victory on Instagram.
If she appears, Bey will become just the latest musician to support Harris in person at a campaign event. Megan Thee Stallion, Bon Iver, Pink, Stevie Wonder and several more have performed at various rallies for the VP this year, while others such as Quavo and Eminem have given remarks. Dozens more artists have also publicly endorsed the Democratic ticket in recent months, including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Katy Perry and more.
Bey’s mom has also previously come out in support of Harris. “New, Youthful, Sharp,” Knowles wrote on Instagram July 21, sharing a photo of herself posing with the politician. “Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #kamala2024”
From October 14 to 18, 2024, Miami buzzed with energy as it hosted the much-anticipated 35th Anniversary of Billboard Latin Music Week. This year’s event solidified its status as the premier global gathering for Latin artists and industry executives, showcasing over 70 talented artists. Since its inception, Billboard Latin Music Week has played a pivotal role in highlighting the growth and cultural significance of Latin music in the United States.
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The vibrant lineup featured a mix of exclusive panel discussions, electrifying performances, and engaging workshops, all designed to connect fans and industry professionals alike. Attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and celebrate the rich culture that has pushed Latin music to become one of the biggest genres worldwide.
Azzaro Parfums, a renowned men’s fragrance brand, partnered with Billboard to enhance the experience for Latin Music Week attendees. Their activation, located on-site at The Fillmore Miami Beach, allowed fans to sample Azzaro’s signature scents during daytime programming.
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The collaboration continued at Tuesday night’s En Vivo concert featuring Grupo Frontera and culminated at a grand 35th Anniversary celebration on Friday night. Azzaro set up a sampling station for three of their fragrances: The Most Wanted Eau de Toilette Intense, The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense, and The Most Wanted Parfum. Attendees were also able to pose for photos in front of the gold vinyl photo wall.
The Most Wanted Eau de Toilette Intense features notes of Bergamot, heart of Lavender, and Moss Liquor Accord. The Most Wanted Eau de Parfum Intense has notes of Cardamom, Toffee Accord, and Woods Accord, and The Most Wanted Parfum consists of Red Ginger, Woods Accord, and Bourbon Vanilla.
In addition to the fragrance sampling, Azzaro welcomed social media influencers Ventura Twins and Jose Ramos, who documented their experiences as Azzaro Parfums Partners throughout the week. Their presence added an extra layer of excitement for attendees, who were thrilled to meet the influencers.
For those who couldn’t attend, there’s still a chance to experience the festivities through Billboard’s social media channels. Stay tuned for more highlights from Billboard Latin Music Week and Azzaro Parfums’ participation in this unforgettable celebration of Latin music.
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