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CRAVITY tells Billboard all about the group’s 6th mini album, Sun Seeker, their favorite memories from tour, songs of the summer and more at KCON LA 2023. Tetris Kelly:Hanging out with my friends CRAVITY. How are you guys doing? CRAVITY:We’re doing good. Tetris Kelly:Well, your sixth mini album is about to come out. Yes. You […]
Shownu and Hyungwon from Monsta X talk to Billboard about what the differences between performing as their sub-unit and performing as Monsta X, their biggest inspirations, plans in L.A. and more at KCON LA 2023. Shownu:Oh, BTS ARMY? Tetris Kelly:Yes, don’t call me out. He’s like, “You’re a fanboy! You’re ARMY.” Hanging out with my guys […]
Actress, rising pop singer and musical theater star Reneé Rapp tells Billboard senior editor Lyndsey Havens about her debut single “Tattoos,” her first album (Snow Angel), playing Regina George in Mean Girls: The Musical, her favorite quote from the movie and more!
Reneé Rapp:Everybody’s like, “Reneé, it’s a slow burn, and enjoy the journey — not the destination.” And I’m like, “Jesus, f–k the journey!” But honestly, I’m into it right now — the journey’s cute.
Hey, what’s up! I’m Reneé Rapp, and this is Billboard News.
Lyndsey Havens:Hey, I’m Lyndsey Havens for Billboard News, and we are here with the multitalented, fast-rising pop star, I think it’s safe to say! Reneé Rapp, welcome.
Has that settled in yet? “Pop star”?
Reneé Rapp:It feels weird if I were to say yes, ’cause then I think I would just hate myself if I said yes. So no.
Lyndsey Havens:Maybe after this album comes out.
Reneé Rapp:Hopefully!
Lyndsey Havens:So your debut single was “Tattoos.” Came out last year. How did you know that was the song to introduce that side of you with?
Reneé Rapp:Oh my God, I didn’t. I absolutely didn’t. That was a time in my life where I was so hungry and so desperate to be seen. And I really wanted to get signed so bad. It was like such a big dream of mine ever since I was a kid, like to like, get signed to this like grandiose way and like have it be this moment. And I really liked “Tattoos,” and I thought it was good. I thought I had songs that I liked more. But that ended up being the song that I like, posted on the internet and ended up being a huge catalyst for like my career, and then how I did inevitably get signed.
Yeah, and I understand. And I hear the argument that is like, you know, “Hey, the internet is crazy, and it’s changed the music business and X, Y and Z.” And I don’t disagree. However, I think it’s really f–king cool, because it gave me a really big opportunity. And the right visibility that I needed to get into that space that I don’t know that I would have gotten a different way.”
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Producers Breyan Isaac and Donny “Dizzy” Flores share how they collaborated on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new song “Bongos.”
Tetris Kelly:All right, guys, so I got to start right away by asking you: You’ve never worked together. I think this is your first time working together, so how did this even start? How did you end up on a track with Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion?
Donny “Dizzy” Flores:I know Breyan, you know, we’re from Miami, like, we were all coming up, you know, splitting sandwiches and, you know, going through the struggle. He went his way with Mike Caren and they did a lot of crazy hits for Flo Rida, and I mean, I’ll let him tell you about that. Then I, you know, I moved on with DJ Snake and everything else. As you know, the pandemic we just catch back up again. It was like God put us in, you know, each other’s life for a reason. So it’s like, “Let’s just start working and building some more stuff together.” And this was just, you know, one of them we did. Here we are now.
Tetris Kelly:You’re following “WAP,” which was a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song. That’s a lot to live up to. So now that the track is out, what do you think makes it so different than what the girls offered in the past?
Breyan Isaac:It’s a completely different feel. I mean, it’s a new kind of like bounce, a new kind of vibe to be honest. Like, production-wise, it’s a different kind of direction from what “WAP” was. “WAP” was a little bit more like a mid-tempo vibe. This is definitely more of a simple, more driving, giving you some actions, something to do, you know?
Tetris Kelly:And now that it’s finished, are you guys satisfied with the product?
Breyan Isaac:Absolutely.Watch the full video above!
Nelly Furtado reveals five things you didn’t know about her to Billboard. Nelly Furtado: Hey, I’m Nelly Furtado, and I’m going to list five things that you might not know about me! One, I have three kids. One’s 19, one’s 5 and one’s 4, so yeah, mommy of three if you didn’t know. I’m a […]
XG talks to Billboard about their upcoming new music, recent trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios, and more at KCON LA 2023.
Tetris Kelly:Well, first of all, I feel like I already know you because you’ve been hanging out with my producer Evan, and he loves you guys so much. So I’m happy to meet you guys at KCON. Tell me about these outfits because you guys look great. What was the inspiration? A little bit of race car going …
Maya:Oh, yeah … this is like a race car concept. But we wanted to put energy into our performance as well. So we put, like, red colors and also sparkles, bling bling. You know, we need the bling bling for the big stages today!
Tetris Kelly:Well, you guys are blinging and I know you’ve been busy, obviously. You’ve been at our studio, you’re at KCON LA now. What else have you guys gotten to do while you’re in L.A.? I’ve heard something, I’m just saying.
Maya:Well, we are preparing a lot of new songs. Our first mini album is coming soon, Sept. 27. Actually, so we’re preparing for that. Oh, yes. Get ready. New DNA is coming. So yes, we’re preparing for that and also different stages upcoming this year.
Tetris Kelly:As you prepare for your new release, did you also get to maybe check out Disneyland or something?
Cocona:Oh, I went to Universal Universal Studios Hollywood with Harvey and Maya.
Tetris Kelly:Oh, y’all split it up. So what was your favorite thing at Universal?
Cocona:Oh, studio tour. Oh yeah. I love it.
Tetris Kelly:What did you guys do at Disneyland? And I need your favorite ride/
Jurin:Oh, favorite ride? Incredicoaster. That was so fun.
Tetris Kelly:Incredicoaster! So fun! And then last, before I let you guys out of here: What’s your favorite song this summer?
Jurin:Oh favorite summer song is “New Dance” by XG. We can’t spoil it or anything, but it will come out on Aug. 23. So I hope you guys enjoy it.
Tetris Kelly:Well, look forward to new music from XG. Thank you so much for hanging out with us.
Charlie Puth announced his engagement to girlfriend Brooke Sansone when he posted a pic of his fianceé rocking a serious rock. The 2023 CMA Awards nominations are here, and Lainey Wilson & Jelly Roll are leading the pack! Billboard takes a look back at some of the most controversial Hot 100 No. 1 tracks. And […]
Billboard takes a look back at some of the most controversial Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 tracks. From Cardi B andMegan Thee Stallion to Katy Perry to Robin Thicke and many more before them, controversy has always been a part of music. With two controversial No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 this summer, […]
Noah Kahan reveals five things you didn’t know about him to Billboard. Noah Kahan:I’m Noah Kahan, and these are five things that you don’t know about me unless you’re a weird weirdo who knows all these things, in which case — leave me alone. The first is that I can speak Spanish. I lived in […]
Joe Jonas files for divorce from his wife Sophie Turner, Drake shows off all the bras that have been thrown at him during his It’s All a Blur tour, BTS’ Jung Kook will co-headline Global Citizen alongside Brazilian pop star Anitta, Lauryn Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anitta is also collaborating with K-Pop boy […]