Kanye West

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Kanye West Releases New Album 'Ye'

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The GRAMMY-winning rapper's eighth studio album arrives with guest appearances by Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign and more
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 1, 2018 - 7:40 am

At last, the new Kanye West album is here. Ye became available on all major streaming services on June 1 after months of anticipation.

The seven-song, 23-minute album opens with the stark and jarring "I Thought About Killing You," and delivers on the raw, candid edge West has received attention for in the media recently. He is joined on "Wouldn't Leave" by Jeremih, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Ty Dolla $ign. The album's final song "Violent Crimes" features DJ Loaf and a spoken outro by Nicki Minaj providing inspiration for a line West raps earlier in the song about being a father.

One the eve of the album's release, West hosted a listening party in Jackson Hole, Wyo., flying out hundreds of members of the media, including radio programmers, according to Rolling Stone. Several of West's superstar friends and collaborators were also on hand, including Nas, Ty Dolla $ign, Teyana Taylor, Kid Cudi, and 2 Chainz.

His new album arrives amid a string of new West-produced projects, including Pusha T's Daytona, which dropped May 25, and upcoming collabs with Nas, Taylor, and Cudi.

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Ye is the follow up to 2016's Life Of Pablo, which was the catalyst for West earning an impressive eight GRAMMY nominations for the 59th GRAMMY Awards, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song For "Ultralight Beam" and "Famous."

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Listen: Drake's New Double Album 'Scorpion' Is Here

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After months of buildup and three singles, the GRAMMY-winning rapper's fifth album finally arrives
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 29, 2018 - 7:41 am

Anticipation has been mounting all year for Drake's fifth album, Scorpion. Today, the wait is finally over as the Canadian rapper's new double album arrived.

Scorpion includes three previously released singles. "God's Plan" came first as part of Drake's Scary Hours EP in January. The song went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held strong in that spot, making Drake the first male solo artist in history to keep more than one single in the chart's top spot for double-digit weeks. "God's Plan" appears as the fifth track on the first "disc" of Scorpion.

"Nice For What" dropped in April, featuring a sample of Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" and dethroning "God's Plan" at No. 1. In May, Drake released the third single from Scorpion, "I'm Upset," which he followed with a nostalgic video for the song focused around a cast reunion of "Degrassi: The Next Generation," the Canadian teen television drama he acted on a decade ago. "I'm Upset" follows "God's Plan" as track six on disc one, while "Nice For What" anchors disc two of Scorpion as track four.

With 25 tracks total, Scorpion defies the Kanye West-led trend of releasing relatively short albums – in West's case, all of his recent releases as a producer or artist from the "Wyoming Session" have either seven or eight tracks. West also recently revealed Drake was indeed a co-writer on "Yikes" from Ye.

Drake also used featured guests sparingly on Scorpion, but the album does feature Jay-Z on "Talk Up," Static Major and Ty Dolla $ign on "After Dark," and even a posthumous appearance from Michael Jackson on "Don't Matter To Me."

Drake is all set to head out on tour in support of Scorpion. The Aubrey And The Three Amigos North American tour with Migos kicks off July 26 in Salt Lake City and wraps in Atlanta on Nov. 17. For a full list of dates and ticket info, visit Drake's website.

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Paul McCartney

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Paul McCartney Reveals New Album Plans, Releases Two New Singles

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The former Beatle is back again, announcing his newest project, 'Egypt Station,' and dropping two new songs
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 21, 2018 - 7:50 am

GRAMMY winner Paul McCartney has reignited his worldwide fan base by revealing plans for a new solo album, Egypt Station, due out Sept. 7. Sir Paul also treated the music world to a double A-side single, releasing "I Don't Know" and "Come On To Me" on June 20.

Every song but one on Egypt Station was produced by fellow GRAMMY winner Greg Kurstin, who has become very well know for his work with the likes of Adele, Sia, Beck, Kelly Clarkson, and the Foo Fighters.

“All I can say is that when he brings songs to the studio, it blows my mind that he’s still coming up with the most amazing songs," Kurstin told Entertainment Weekly. "I feel like he’s topping himself.”

The 14-song album will resemble a travelogue bookended with opening and closing instrumentals "Station I" and "Station II" and will also include songs titled “Happy With You,” “People Want Peace” and “Despite Repeated Warnings.”

“I liked the words 'Egypt Station,'" McCartney said in a statement. "It reminded me of the 'album' albums we used to make. Egypt Station starts off at the station on the first song and then each song is like a different station. So it gave us some idea to base all the songs around that.”

McCartney has also confirmed in an interview with DIY that the rumored 50th Anniversary edition of the Beatles White Album is on its way, and he told the BBC he has no plans to retire – both of which are bits of good news for Beatlemaniacs.

“I was talking to – name dropping, clunk – Willie Nelson," McCartney told the BBC. "I was talking about this whole retiring thing, ‘cause you know he’s older than I am! And he says, ‘Retire from what?’ and I think that just says it. You know, ‘Retire from what?’. So no, I love it."

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Pusha T Announces Daytona Tour, Drops "If You Know You Know" Video

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The rapper will hit the road across the U.S. in support of his recently released, Kanye West-produced album
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 21, 2018 - 7:04 am

Pusha T has officially announced dates for his 2018 Daytona Tour. The Former Clipse rapper will hit the road for a 22-date U.S. tour in support the Kanye West-produced album launching in Denver on July 21 and wrapping up in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 13. In addition to the tour announcement, Pusha also dropped a video for the lead-off track from Daytona, "If You Know You Know," directed by Shomi Patwary.  

The 2018 Daytona Tour will make stops in Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more. The Bronx-born rapper will bring along Valee and Sheck Wes as opening acts.

Daytona was released on May 25 as the first project of Kanye West's "Wyoming Sessions." Four of the album's songs have cracked the Billboard Hot 100 including "Infrared," "If You Know You Know," "The Games We Play," and "What Would Meek Do" featuring West. The album also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

A full list of dates for the 2018 Daytona Tour, along with ticket information, can be found via LiveNation's website.

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Garth Brooks

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Garth Brooks Releases New Single "All Day Long," Offers Album Pre-Order

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The country living legend announces the new single off his upcoming album, teases what's in-store for fans
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jun 19, 2018 - 7:28 am

GRAMMY winner Garth Brooks gave fans a brand new song on June 18. Brooks took to Facebook to announce "All Day Long" as the new single off his next album, which is due out sometime next year.

On Brooks' weekly interactive live show, "Inside Studio G," the singer/songwriter answers fan questions and gives viewers a look into his world. Hot off his surprise appearance at CMA Fest, Brooks used the show to share his excitement for the new single.

"From the very first lick, this song is a party," Brooks said. "Country radio, up-tempo honky-tonk and summer go so good together!"

In addition to the new single, pre-order for the album is also available, though a release date has yet to be announced. Fans who pre-order will also receive an exclusive new song called "The Road I'm On," which will be the opening song for Brooks' next tour.

The new album will be the follow up to 2016's Gunslinger, which made it to No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Brooks has released ten studio albums throughout his illustrious career, and he won his first career GRAMMY Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for "Ropin' The Wind" at the 34th GRAMMY Awards.

"All Day Long" and pre-order for Brooks' new album are available here. On his show, Brooks has also teased a big announcement coming on July 9, so fans won't have to wait long.

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