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D’Angelo and JAY-Z might be releasing a nine-minute song

The director of the film The Book of Clarence said during an event that D'Angelo and Jay-Z have teamed up for a new song.

music / Hip-Hop

Lil Nas X announces new single dedicated to Jesus Christ

Lil Nas X has shared a release date and additional details of his comeback single "J Christ."

music / Hip-Hop

Prince’s Purple Rain to be adapted for stage

The classic 1984 film Purple Rain, starring and featuring the music of Prince, is being adapted into a stage musical.

music / Rock

Report: SoundCloud will be put up for sale in 2024

SoundCloud will be put up for sale for around $1 billion, Sky News reports.

culture / Technology

Veeze shares new track “WORST”

Watch the video for Veeze’s first track of 2024, “WORST.”

music / Hip-Hop

Youth Lagoon’s “Football” is a jubilant ode to failure

Watch the video for “Football,” Youth Lagoon’s first single of 2024.

music / Rock

You can now apply to be the new guitarist for Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins have put out a call for a new guitarist in advance of a big tour.

music / Rock

Rap Blog: DJ Wesley Gonzaga’s haunted funk

“Mega a Cura Antidepressiva,” a new song from DJ Wesley Gonzaga, is the focus of this week's Rap Blog.

music / Hip-Hop

6 artists who are keeping Milwaukee rap essential

The FADER's Nadine Smith checks in with Milwaukee's rap scene years after it first blew up and showcases some of its most exciting artists, like AyooLii and MarijuanaXO.

music / Hip-Hop

The only thing that makes sense about Saltburn is its killer soundtrack

Saltburn's soundtrack, a mix of '00s indie rock, blog house, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Murder On The Dancefloor," goes a long way to mask the flaws that make watching the Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi movie so frustrating.

culture / Film

Ludacris responds to Katt Williams’ Illuminati allegations with freestyle

Ludacris has shared a freestyle in response to Katt Williams’ allegations that Luda made a $200 million deal with the Illuminati.

music / Hip-Hop