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Beastie Boys Release 'To The 5 Boroughs' Deluxe Edition In Honor Of 15th Anniversary

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"For the occasion, twelve rare tracks have just been released digitally in addition to the original 15 songs on the album," the group said in a tweet
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jun 17, 2019 - 4:14 pm

GRAMMY-winning hip-hop group the Beastie Boys are celebrating 15 years of their GARMMY-nominated To The 5 Boroughs LP with the first-time digital release of the 15 songs on the album and 12 unreleased rare tracks. 

"Hello everybody - To the 5 Boroughs came out 15 years ago today," the group said in a tweet on Friday, June 15. "For the occasion, twelve rare tracks have just been released digitally in addition to the original 15 songs on the album."

The deluxe edition also includes remixes from the following GRAMMY nominees: Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and producer Just Blaze. There are also rare cuts like "Rizzle Rizzle Nizzle Nizzle." 

To The 5 Boroughs was nominated for a golden gramophone at the 47th GRAMMY Awards. Listen to the album here. 

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Beyonce Releases Stunning 'Lion King' "Spirit" Music Video Featuring A Blue Ivy Cameo

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The brand-new visuals premiered during an ABC primetime special on Tuesday, July 16
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 17, 2019 - 12:45 pm

Beyoncé brings dramatic choreography to the desert and waterfall backgrounds in her video for "Spirit," the first single from her curated Lion King: The Gift album featuring Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Tierra Whack and more from Disney's The Lion King remake.   

The "Formation" singer, who voices "Nala" in The Lion King remake, wears colorful dresses as she dances emotively on cue with groups of dancers in the video, which premiered in an ABC primetime special on Tuesday, July16. Her daughter Blue Ivy Carter also makes a special cameo in the clip, wearing a matching outfit and sporting red hair.

"Spirit" is a collaboration with GRAMMY winner Hans Zimmer and Lebo M. In a statement, Beyoncé described her vision for the album.

"This is sonic cinema... This is a new experience of storytelling. I wanted to do more than find a collection of songs that were inspired by the film. It is a mixture of genres and collaboration that isn’t one sound. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat," she said. "Each song was written to reflect the film’s storytelling that gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation. It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists but also produced by the best African producers. Authenticity and heart were important to me."

The Lion King soundtrack is out digitally July 11 and physically July 19.  

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Cuco Releases "Feelings" Ahead Of Debut Album 'Para Mi,' Announces L.A. Celebration

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The independent artist from Hawthorne, Calif., also released tour dates in support of 'Para Mi'
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 16, 2019 - 1:24 pm

Days before his long-awaited debut album release, Los Angeles' own Cuco has released a video for his latest single, "Feelings," along with tour dates in support of the full-length album, Para Mi, out July 26. 

Through his EPs singles, including "Lo Que Siento" and "Lover Is A Day," the independent artist from Hawthorne, Calif., has shown his love for romantic lyrics and dream-pop beats. "Feelings" continues his lovey-dovey ways, this time with jazz-inspired horns. "Always in my feelings," he posted on Twitter  before the video release. 

"Get carried away and tell me the things you feel/ Just don't look away, the feeling here is so real/ It's just you and I, floating away in space/ Don't worry 'bout them, they'll all go away some day," he sings in the video where he fights off figures in his mind messing with him. The single is the third, following "Bossa No Sé" and "Hydrocodone," from his forthcoming debut.

To celebrate his first full-length album's release, Cuco will host a community album release party in downtown Los Angeles July 28 with DJ sets by him and other local artists. 

Cuco will kick off his Para Mi tour on Sept. 18 in Salt Lake City, then head to Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, New Orleans and other cities before his last tour date in Sante Fe, N.M. on Oct. 6. 

For more information on the tour and album release, visit Cuco's website. 

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Diddy's 'Making The Band' Is Coming Back To MTV In 2020

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The "global talent search" for the next biggest band is on
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 15, 2019 - 2:41 pm

Making The Band, MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs' televised talent search that launched in 2002 and brought us acts like Danity Kane, is officially set to return in 2020. Diddy announced the news via a video on social media days after suggesting its comeback. 

In the video, the entertainer is walking around in a robe as he fills in the world on the show's return. "I’ve made my decision... #MakingTheBand is coming back!!!" Combs says in the post. In a statement, he gave more insight on what the show will be like this time around, although no further details on when in 2020 the show will air. 

"MTV and I are back together again!! 'Making the Band' is coming back bigger, bolder and more cutting edge," Diddy said. "MTB on MTV was the pioneer of reality TV. We're going to bring that supernatural energy back to the format and bring the world it's next global superstars."

The global search for the talent is on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and other major social media platforms through the #MTBCasting hashtag, a press release said. Opportunities to be on the cast will be announced soon. 

"We couldn't be happier to welcome back the incomparable Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to his rightful home at MTV,” Nina L. Diaz, MTV’s President of Entertainment, said.  "'Making the Band' was ahead of its time and the ultimate disruptor – fans everywhere have been clamoring for a return and they are in for the biggest, most iconic season yet."

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Post Malone Announces Tour With Swae Lee & Tylah Yaweh, Reveals Date For Posty Fest

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The tour announcement is the latest from the rapper who recently released "Goodbyes" feat. Young Thug
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 15, 2019 - 11:48 am

Post Malone has been heating up July with fresh music, a second annual Posty Fest announcement, and now: news of a North American tour that will feature Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee and rising rapper Tyla Yaweh. 

The North American Runaway Tour will kick off Sept. 14 in Tacoma, Wash., then head to Vancouver, British Columbia,  Portland, Ore. Atlantic City, N.J., Raleigh, N.C., and visit other cities before closing down in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. 

The tour is the latest from the "Better Now" rapper, who released "Goodbyes" feat. Young Thug early July and is set to perform at various festivals this summer. On Friday, July 12, he announced that Posty Fest, the music festival he launched last year in Dallas, is back for another round of music on Nov. 2. 

Malone made the announcement via Instagram with a video of last year's devil mascot. The video didn't feature lineup or ticket information. Last year, Travis Scott and Tyler The Creator were some of the artists to perform along with Malone. 

Tickets for the Runaway tour go on sale Friday. 

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