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Audiences might be burnt out on formulaic versions of superhero stories, but clearly, viewers relish inventive stories about those who are “normal” people with regular problems but who happen to have extraordinary powers. That description fits not only the core group of characters in this series but several others with less than noble goals in South London, where Tosin Cole moves down the path of becoming a household name as Michael, a delivery driver who can time travel. However, he is far from this story’s only human who is coming into his powers while the show takes flight.

Additionally, this show shines much light upon sickle cell disease and the plight of those who suffer from the blood-altering illness. The audience responded to such a degree that Netflix departed from cautiousness and swiftly gave this show a second season. That’s a fine payoff for keeping track of the world-building extravaganza coming from Rapman (real name Andrew Onwubolu), the show’s creator and one of it writers. Rapman serves as showrunner, and what he has done in the first season is masterful, so let’s talk about what will likely come next.

Plot

As viewers will recall, the first season introduced us to five regular people with working-class lives and relationship issues who suddenly found themselves with superpowers. Or rather, supapowers due to sickle cells transforming into supacells. As a result, these South Londoners — Michael, Tazer, Andre, Sabrina, and Rodney — found themselves going up against not-so-heroic powered people including the Hooded Figures with a season finale battle yielding a tragic result. That would be the death of Dionne, who was newly engaged to Michael, who attempted to zip around in time to save his lady love after learning of her proclaimed death day. Unfortunately, time traveling to evade Dionne’s death simply gave evil another route to kill her. This will propel Michael into a new, vengeance-filled phase.

As Rapman recently told Hollywood Reporter, the first season is “the origin story” and “the prequel.” He added, “It was my Batman Begins. Season two… is The Dark Knight. This is where you get to see what really happens.” What is also quite telling is that Rapman revealed how Netflix wanted to make sure that Dionne did die.

“My original thought was to keep Dionne alive and for Michael realize the only way to truly save her is if he’s not with her, because her danger only comes from him… That moment where he lies to save her and she leaves and she’s single, he’s single, he cries, but she’s gonna live. And it was gonna be a nice, romantic ending until Netflix was like, ‘That’s nice. She’s gotta die.’ And this is why I’ll be sad if we don’t get season two, because me getting rid of Dionne, it makes Michael a completely different person. It makes it a completely different story.”

Rapman also apparently raised the show’s stakes with a comparison to a notorious TV bloodbath, “That’s what I Iearned from Game of Thrones. When I saw the Red Wedding, I learned that there’s no rules in TV anymore.” So there. And additionally, he told with SFX Magazine that this show was inspired by Heroes and Misfits, which might be a tidbit meant to tide over viewers until Supacell returns.

Cast

The core cast of Supacell includes Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Abrefa, Josh Tedeku, and Calvin Demba. [Sob] Adelayo Adedayo will obviously not return as Dionne unless it’s in flashback form.

Release Date

The renewal announcement only recently arrived, so 2026 seems likely.

Trailer

In lieu of anything resembling a trailer yet, Rapman’s recent Breakfast Club interview can be found below.

Steven and Ian open this week’s episode by talking about pontoon boats — Steven was on one this week, and he listened to Steve Winwood’s “Back In The High Life Again” on a loop. Ian shares his own pontoon story about someone named Uncle Zippy. After a brief look at the Fantasy Albums Draft — Steven has records from Sabrina Carpenter, The Spirit Of The Beehive, and Illuminati Hotties out this week — they talk about a recent article charting the pop culture events of the Obamacore era. Steven asks Ian for his take on artists like Tune-Yards, Chance The Rapper, and Run The Jewels — are they Obamacore? What is Obamacore, anyway?

After that, they talk about Romance, the new album from Irish rock band Fontaines DC. Is this the record that finally gets the guys on board with a band they are otherwise indifferent about? (It is for one of them!), In the mailbag, a listener corrects some misinformation about a recent Ween concert. Steven and Ian also answer an email about driving long distances to concerts when you live in a small town. (They also discover the Canadian hardcore band Dayglo Abortions, for better or worse.)

In Recommendation Corner, Ian talks about the latest from Magdalena Bay while Steven stumps for BBsitters Club.

New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 203 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.

Ever since the Kamala Harris Presidential campaign started using Beyoncé’s 2016 hit “Freedom” in its ads and rallies, rumors that Beyoncé herself would perform at the Democratic National Convention didn’t so much “swirl online” as “auditioned for the sequel to a certain weather-based blockbuster from earlier this summer.”

Alas, said rumors turned out to be bunk. According to a spokesperson for Cowboy Carter, “Beyoncé was never scheduled to be there. The report of a performance is untrue.” Naturally, fans are being very chill about this online… if by “chill,” you mean questioning whether the rumor was a bait-and-switch to get them to watch Harris’ speech as she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for Presidential candidate. There were also some who posited that the rumor was planted by everyone from Pink, who showed up ahead of Harris’ speech, to the Democratic Party itself.

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Of course, TMZ is certainly to blame for some of this, and that organization also offered a mea culpa on Twitter. But it wasn’t all bad; many of those who did tune in were very complimentary of Harris’ speech, and some have already set their sights on another potential date for a Beyoncé appearance: at Kamala’s potential inauguration day in 2025 should she manage to beat Donald Trump at the polls in November.

Also the Las Vegas Aces’ funniest player, Sydney Colson, said this, so it maybe it was all worth it.

Seeing the words “Just Do It” in such close proximity to the name Jaylen Brown might make you think Nike is somehow getting involved with the Celtics guard — aside from allegedly keeping him off Team USA, that is. But no, it’s actually the title of Brown’s first-ever rap single, which features former ASAP Mob member FERG, a smooth, laid-back beat, and some astute wordplay from the Adidas athlete.

The video for the new song opens with Brown sitting alone in a hotel, watching the 24-hour news cycle speculate about his supposed feud with the almighty Swoosh. The song starts, but is quickly interrupted by the arrival of FERG, who offers some criticism and something in a briefcase that’s “guaranteed to shift your energy.” It turns out to be some sort of tech wearable which Brown dons after some initial protests (“why is it glowing?”), changing the video from black-and-white to vivid color. The two entertainers then hit the town, getting Jaylen to shake off his funk.

As far as NBA rappers go, Brown turns out to be solid, although far less electrifying than he is on-court — or even in, say, a championship parade (what’s up with hooper-rappers all using that same ultra monotone flow… let’s hear some emotion, fellas! Look at how Flau’jae does it!).

You can check out Jaylen’s on the mic talent for yourself above.

Cash Cobain has risen to stardom on the wave of his pioneering production style of pairing sexy samples with compelling drill rhythms. His newly released debut album, Play Cash Cobain, is laden with the sound, and one of the best examples is his standout focus track, “Act Like.” As its title suggests, it’s an inquisitive plea to a lover, based on a sample of R&B star Tyrese Gibson’s 2002 hit “How You Gonna Act Like That.”

“How You Gonna Act Like That” was a smash in its own right, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, powered by production from The Underdogs, which consisted of Damon Thomas and Harvey Mason Jr., the latter of whom is now better known as the CEO of the Recording Academy.

Cash Cobain’s rollout for the album has been about as slick as his sampling technique, consisting of the runaway success of his breakout single “Fisherrr” with Bay Swag and its Ice Spice-featuring remix, as well as a remix of Laila!’s standout TikTok favorite single “Not My Problem” featuring seemingly every rising rapper from New York alongside a bunch of blog rap faves. Cobain is currently supporting Ice Spice on her Y2K! tour, and likely enjoying the success of his debut album.

You can listen to Cash Cobain’s new single “Act Like” below, and watch the video above Friday at 9 am PT/12 pm ET.

Play Cash Cobain is out now via Giant Music. You can check it out here.

In June, singer-songwriter Mk.gee announced a string of new North American dates as part of his upcoming world tour, after completing his initial swing through the States in May. While on that tour, he previewed a new song for fans that wasn’t on his debut studio album, Two Star & The Dream Police, called “Lonely Fight.” Today, he’s finally given that song an official release, allowing fans who learned the lyrics on the tour the chance to download and stream it in full.

Two Star & The Dream Police has become a bit of a sensation among fans of alt-indie pop, generating near-universal acclaim among critics and an enthusiastic response among fans, who sold out the first run of tour dates and have done so on many of Mk.gee’s upcoming dates already, even with increased venue sizes this time around. Mk.gee’s tour will also hit the UK, Europe, and Australia, running through the end of 2024. You can find more information here.

You can listen to “Lonely Fight” above. Check out Mk.gee’s upcoming tour dates below.

Mk.gee’s 2024 World Tour Dates

North America

09/02 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
09/03 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
09/06 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
09/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
09/09 — San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
09/11 — Denver, CO @ Summit
09/13 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
09/14 — Austin, TX @ Emo’s
09/15 — Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
09/18 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
09/19 — Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
09/20 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
09/21 — Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion
09/23 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
09/24 — New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
09/26 — Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
09/28 — Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
09/29 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
10/01 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
10/02 — Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall
10/03 — Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
10/05 – Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater

UK & Europe

10/31 — London, UK @ Electric Brixton
11/02 — Paris, FR @ Elysee Montmarte
11/04 — Berlin, DE @ Betonhalle
11/05 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso

Australia

12/03 — Brisbane, QLD @ The Triffid
12/05 — Sydney, NSW @ Metro Theatre
12/07 — Melbourne, VIC @ Max Watts

Mk.gee’s 2024 World Tour Poster

Jessie Reyez has always flirted with hip-hop in her genre-defying music, but her last two singles have made the connection much more explicit — in every connotation implied. In May, she released her first solo single of 2024, “Shut Up,” with a Big Sean feature that complemented the song’s boisterous, boastful tone. Today, she’s released her second single, “Ridin’,” reaching out to Lil Wayne to add his signature slick innuendo to her sensual new track, which threads the gap between alt-rock, hip-hop, and R&B with lusty lyricism and passionate, pining delivery.

In addition to these two songs — which certainly seem to suggest a new album announcement sometime in the near future — Jessie also contributed a song to the soundtrack for Zack Snyder’s Netflix sci-fi space opera/Star Wars send-up, Rebel Moon, alongside Tokischa, Uproxx cover stars Aespa, and South African EDM superstar Black Coffee.

A new album from Reyez would certainly be timely; her last album, Yessie, was released in 2022, just two years after her debut, Before Love Came To Kill Us. That’s a one hot album every two-year average, as the man once said, so it’s probably about time for Jessie to drop a follow-up.

You can watch the video for “Ridin’” with Lil Wayne above beginning at 9 am PT/12 pm ET.

Lil Yachty and Karrahbooo have seemingly been on the outs since she seemingly split from the Concrete Boys group just a few months after its official inception earlier this year. While Yachty confirmed the split in July, he was initially reluctant to go into details. That seems to have changed after Karrahbooo allegedly complained to a fan about her treatment within the group, prompting Yachty to share his side of the story, accusing the younger rapper of being verbally abusive to crew members.

“Go ahead and tell people how you talk to people,” Yachty said during an Instagram Live stream. “How you tell my security guard, ‘You homeless?’… You talk to people like they’re nothing! You talk to people like they’re small, like they’re beneath you. Tell people how you verbally abuse people.” Yachty also revealed that he wrote many of Karrahbooo’s verses and claimed that he signed her from a waitressing job to giving her money, jewelry, and a career.

Yachty even shared a reference track for Karrahbooo’s verse when the group went on the On The Radar Radio show to freestyle.

The Atlanta native’s comments are a far cry from when he said, “I don’t have anything bad to say. Or anything good to say. We just split, and I wish the Kar[rahbooo] in her career.”

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This summer has been a strange one. Generally, summers are a strong time for sneaker drops, but since July things have been a bit off and on. Luckily for all of us, as we slowly crawl towards autumn things are starting to heat up again.

We’re not quite there yet, but we’re seeing signs of the year’s big comeback. This week sneakerheads will be blessed with a short and sweet drop list that is packing some heavy hitters.

We’re talking about a new luxury Jordan drop from one of our favorite streetwear brands, A Ma Maniére, the latest from CLOT’s Edison Chen and Adidas, and one of the most interesting Kobe drops of the whole year. Let’s dive in, but spend wisely, but next week is going to pack a bigger punch.

A Ma Maniére x Women’s Air Jordan 3 Retro While You Were Sleeping

Price: $225

A Ma Maniére has proven itself as the most vital Jordan collaborator this decade. The Atlanta-based streetwear boutique consistently drops fire, but this year the brand has been a bit on the quiet side. That changes this week with one of the brand’s finest drops to date, the Air Jordan 3 While You Were Sleeping.

Dubbed the “W.Y.W.S” for short, this sneaker features a luxurious fine-grain leather upper with a mix of black, charcoal, and off-white colors. Rounding out the design is an embroidered Jumpman logo on the right shoe and A Ma Maniére’s “A” logo on the left.

If you like your Jordans on the luxurious side, it doesn’t get much better than this.

The A Ma Maniére x Women’s Air Jordan 3 Retro While You Were Sleeping is out now for a retail price of $225. Pick up a pair at A Ma Maniére or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Adidas CLOT Gazelle By Edison Chen

Price: $160

You can always count on Edison Chen to radically revamp an Adidas classic. This year, that’s practically been the Hong Kong-based designer’s trademark, and his new take o Gazelle has us pretty hyped this week.

The new iteration of the old classic swaps out the suede build for a textural textile upper with leather details and a matching lining. The small details really stand out in this design, like the mosaic three-stripes, the exposed stitching, the hints of blue on the ends of the laces.

It’s simple, harmonious, and radically reimagines something great without totally ruining it. That’s a hard balance to strike but one Chen has a masterful control of.

The Adidas CLOT Gazelle By Edison Chen is out now for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

New Balance 1000 Sea Salt with Heron Blue

Price: $149.99

Clean, sleek, and retro, that’s how I’d describe the New Balance 1000 Sea Salt with Heron Blue. Usually, we’re most hyped over the Made in USA or Made in UK NB offerings, but week we’re getting something good out of New Balance’s non-premium line, which mean this sneaker is a steal!

The 1000 features a mesh upper with leather overlays, embroidered details, reflective accents, and ABZORB cushioning.

The New Balance 1000 Sea Salt with Heron Blue is out now for a retail price of $149.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.

Nike Clogposite Chrome and Black

Price: $140

This sneaker… if you want to call it that, is kind of crazy. It’s a clog, which in 2024 isn’t that out of the ordinary what with Crocs and Salehe Bembury, but when this first dropped in the early 2000s, there was nothing like it. So its cool that a sneaker that was ahead of its time is finally getting a refresh, and looking better than ever.

The Clogposite features a molded upper made from breathable textile material with a chrome and black finish and an icy, cool midsole. It looks straight out of a Missy Elliot video, and we love it for that.

The Nike Clogposite Chrome and Black is set to drop on August 22nd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Halo

Price: $240

Love the Kobe Protro but wish they offered more high-top silhouettes? The Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Halo is just that. The sneaker features a lightweight Flyknit upper in all white over a Nike React midsole, offering performance-focused court responsiveness. A small textured black panel rests at the heel offering a nice splash of contrast that really pops against the white backdrop.

As the name would suggest, this sneaker is part of the Halo series, an annual special drop released in honor of the late player’s birthday. A true gem for Kobe fans.

The Nike Kobe 9 Elite High Protro Halo is set to drop on August 23rd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $240. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Nike Air Jordan 4 White Thunder

Price: $215

Closing out the week is the Air Jordan 4 White Thunder. I don’t know how to feel about this drop, on the one hand, it’s a dope stealthy Jordan 4 in a classic black and white colorway. On the other hand, it feels like we’ve seen this before countless times.

So while I can’t deny that this shoe, with its nubuck leather upper in black and bright white accents, looks great, it’s hard to be excited about it. Does a shoe need hype for it to be a worthwhile release? Probably not. At the end of the day, this is a great-looking shoe, and that’s all that matters.

The Nike Air Jordan 4 White Thunder is set to drop on August 24th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $215. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Disclaimer: While all of the products recommended here were chosen independently by our editorial staff, Uproxx may receive payment to direct readers to certain retail vendors who are offering these products for purchase.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is turning out to be quite historic, as Kamala Harris has officially been named the first-ever woman of either Black or Asian heritage to be nominated the official Presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. What’s more, this year’s DNC has had guests reflective of the optimism inspired by her nomination, with Lil Jon putting in an appearance, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” receiving play, and reportedly, even Beyoncé preparing to put in a performance. After bringing on Megan Thee Stallion, Charli XCX, and using Beyoncé’s “Freedom” in a campaign ad, Harris’ play for the Presidency is getting a co-sign from the Queen of the Renaissance herself, according to TMZ.

Per TMZ’s sources, Beyoncé is in Chicago, where the convention is being held, and law enforcement has been placed on “high alert” as Chicago Police Department has been assigned to security for the DNC. Some delegates in attendance are even dressed up in Cowboy Carter-styled attire, just in case Bey shows up — and it’s fair to think that they might have some insider information on that count. As for what song she’ll perform, if any… The smart money is obviously on “Freedom,” which has soundtracked the Harris campaign to date. Stay tuned.