Marriage became a touchy topic at a recent Coldplay concert, the one where the viral CEO affair fiasco happened. At a more recent concert, though, Coldplay was on the other side of matrimony.
Fan-shot footage shows a man in the crowd holding a sign, reading, “I want to propose,” with an arrow pointing down at the woman standing in front of him. Chris Martin acknowledges it and says, “OK, now listen. My brother, I need you to nod as I do some basic security checks, OK? Is this person your partner? Yes? No one else’s partner?” The man nodded affirmatively and Martin continued, “Are you cousins or siblings, or anything weird like that? Are you AI? Are you real people? Okay, then I think we can continue.”
Martin then sang a little ditty: “My beautiful brother, here is some advice for free. As we all look on and see you go down, I advise you to get down on one knee.”
Sure enough, the man proposed, it was warmly received, and the couple confirmed it with a kiss. Martin then said, “Congratulations, my brother and my sister. What a beautiful girl. What a wonderful guy. On a day like this, I encourage you to kiss. I hope you’re happy until the day that you die.”
Check out the video here and find Coldplay’s upcoming tour dates below.
Coldplay’s 2025 Tour Dates: Music Of The Spheres World Tour
08/26 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
08/27 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
08/30 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
08/31 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/03 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/04 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/07 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/08 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
Oasis launched their hotly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour in their native UK back in early July. Nearly two months later, Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, and company have finally hit North American shores.
Oasis began the run of US, Canadian, and Mexican dates in Toronto this weekend. They have kept the setlist consistent throughout the tour so far and so far, that hasn’t changed for North America (per setlist.fm). It pulls largely from the albums (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? and Definitely Maybe and ends with quite the four-song encore of “The Masterplan,” “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” “Wonderwall,” and “Champagne Supernova.”
Check out the setlist below, along with the band’s upcoming tour dates. The group has also launched fan stores in North America, so take a closer look at that here.
Oasis’ Oasis Live ’25 Tour Setlist For North America
1. “Hello”
2. “Acquiesce”
3. “Morning Glory”
4. “Some Might Say”
5. “Bring It On Down”
6. “Cigarettes & Alcohol”
7. “Fade Away”
8. “Supersonic”
9. “Roll With It”
10. “Talk Tonight”
11. “Half The World Away”
12. “Little By Little”
13. “D’You Know What I Mean?”
14. “Stand By Me”
15. “Cast No Shadow”
16. “Slide Away”
17. “Whatever”
18. “Live Forever”
19. “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star”
20. “The Masterplan” (encore)
21. “Don’t Look Back In Anger” (encore)
22. “Wonderwall” (encore)
23. “Champagne Supernova” (encore)
Oasis’ 2025 Tour Dates: Oasis Live ’25
08/25 — Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium
08/28 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
08/31 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
09/01 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
09/06 — Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl Stadium
09/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl Stadium
09/12 — Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
09/13 — Mexico City, MX @ Estadio GNP Seguros
09/27 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
09/28 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
10/31 — Melbourne, Australia @ Marvel Stadium
11/01 — Melbourne, Australia @ Marvel Stadium
11/04 — Melbourne, Australia @ Marvel Stadium
11/07 — Sydney, Australia @ Accor Stadium
11/08 — Sydney, Australia @ Accor Stadium
11/15 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
11/16 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estadio River Plate
11/19 — Santiago, Chile @ Estadio Nacional
11/22 — São Paulo, Brazil @ Estadio MorumBIS
11/23 — São Paulo, Brazil @ Estadio MorumBIS
Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This week is one of the single strongest of the year, while it’s another short list (at this point we’re used to it), what is here is absolute gold. At Nike the Air Max 95 is getting the SB treatment, the Total 90 is returning in a new luxurious colorway, the Kobe 3 Protro Halo is getting a tech-focused refresh and if all that wasn’t enough, the legendary Shattered Backboard Jordan 1 is returning. If you were so lucky as to cop all of those shoes, it would run you nearly a grand, so in terms of pure dollar value, no one is as hot as Nike right now.
Outside of the Swoosh, Adidas is holding its own with a new Adimule, and the New Balance is going stealthy with its latest 1906R colorway. There is a lot of heat to get through, so let’s just dive into the best sneakers out right now. Happy hunting!
The SB Air Max 95 takes the iconic shape and design we all know and love, but builds it out with tougher, skate-ready materials, offering an elevated take on an icon. The Summit White and Cactus Flower sports a suede and leather upper, flexible materials for board flexibility and feel, and a herringbone lugged outsole for a locked-in feel. The colorway features a black to white gradient, bright burgundy hits through the airbag and on the eyelets and tongue, and a gum outsole, for that classic SB look.
There is a lot to love here, whether you need the skate functionality or not.
The Nike SB Air Max 95 Summit White and Cactus Flower is set to drop on August 22nd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $185. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
This year brought the Total 90 back into Nike’s roster, 25 years after its first debut. This sneaker, built with the soccer field in mind, sports a snakeskin leather upper, a rare medium-sized swoosh, and a snakeskin-like texture that gives it a luxury look. To make the sneaker street-ready, Nike ditched the cleats in favor of a flat rubber sole. Here is to hoping some of Nike’s other sports-exclusive sneakers get this special treatment.
This week’s Pale Ivory and Black is a Women’s exclusive, which feels incredibly cruel to those of us who have big feet. Hopefully this sells well so we get a wider release.
The Nike Women’s Total 90 Pale Ivory and Black is set to drop on August 22nd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $125. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
The Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard is the stuff of legends. We named it one of the AJ-1’s all-time greatest colorways, so if you’re looking to own a piece of footwear history, you’re going to want to snag a pair. Just be prepared to go against just about every other hardcore Jordan fan, because this is a grail through and through.
The sneaker sports a tumbled leather upper, black panels, an orange heel, outsole, and toe box, and a fresh white base.
The Air Jordan 1 High OG Shattered Backboard is set to drop on August 23rd at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $185. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
Two grails in one week? Looks like August is set to dunk on July’s output! The Kobe 3 Protro Halo sports a design lifted from 2007 and infused with breathable mesh, tongue padding, a full-length Air Zoom strobel, and Nike’s plush CushIon 3.0 for a better energy return and a bouncy feel. Something we love about the Kobe Protro models is how they balance functionality and fashion perfectly.
The Nike Kobe 3 Protro Halo is set to drop on August 23rd at 8:00 AM PST for a retail price of $210. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
We might be running through August at lightning fast speed (at least it feels that way on our end) and school might be back in session but that doesn’t mean the summer spirit has to end. What says summer more than slipping into a pair of foot-hugging, cork-supported Adimules? Adidas answer to Birkenstocks, the Adimule sports a super smooth leather upper, a cork midsole, a rubber outsole, and a plush suede foot bed. It’s one part luxury, one part comfort.
Adidas knocked it out of the park with this one.
The Adidas Women’s Adimule is set to drop on August 22nd at 12:00 AM PST for a retail price of $100. Pick up a pair at Adidas.
New Balance 1906R Black with Dark Silver Metallic and Black Cement
“Stealthy” is not a word we often use to describe New Balance. The brand loves to live in grey tones and muted pastels, which is why this all-black 1906R came as a bit of a surprise to us. The sneakers sport an open mesh upper with synthetic overlays, with lightweight ACTEVA LITE midsole cushioning with arch support, and ABZORB cushioning in the heel.
The build is classic New Balance — but the color feels fresh and a bit edgier than what we’re used to from the brand.
The New Balance 1906R Black with Dark Silver Metallic and Black Cement is out now for a retail price of $154.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.
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.
Park Chan-wook is one of the most iconic directors to ever come out of South Korea. 2003’s Oldboy is considered by many to be a masterpiece and Park has continued to garner acclaim since then. Soon, he will return with No Other Choice, the third movie he’s directed in the past decade, following 2016’s The Handmaiden and 2022’s Decision To Leave.
No Other Choice is a Korean production, but at least one of its stars should be recognizable to US viewers: Lee Byung-hun, who has carved out an American acting career for himself and portrayed the big Squid Game villain, the Front Man. He also had a voice role in the recent Netflix mega-hit KPop Demon Hunters.
Ahead of the film’s release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters.
Plot
An official synopsis reads, “When a man is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he grows increasingly desperate in his hunt.”
At a press event, Son Ye-jin spoke about how a recent life change helped prepare her for her role, saying, “This was my first project after giving birth. It helped me. I think the real-life experience is incomparable to anything else, and my appearance with the child felt natural. […] It’s the image of a positive mother who wants to take responsibility for her family. So it was easy to immerse myself in the role.”
Cast
The movie is led by Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, Cha Seung-won, and Yoo Yeon-seok.
At the aforementioned press event, Son discussed her chemistry with Lee Byung-hun, saying, “The chemistry on set was so good that it felt like the scenes ended too quickly, making me feel sad that it was over.” Lee added, “I felt the same way. I had only seen Ye-jin’s works before, and this was the first time we collaborated. She performed with such detail, even more than I had imagined for [her character, Lee Miri].”
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Contrary to popular belief, art is not the product of an artist’s labor — it’s the process. Singers like Summer Walker are never “finished” with their craft; we, the listeners, are just blessed with the artifacts of her practice. This applies to the people who help her bring her visions to life as well. In this case, it’s the designers and directors of See You Later, the Los Angeles-based production studio currently in charge of Summer’s set on Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl Tour (they also helped put together Doechii’s star-making Grammys set earlier this year).
Darrius Medina, the studio’s co-founder and stage designer for this tour, teamed up with Creative Director Harriet Cuddeford and Summer’s personal director, Lacey Duke, to tap into Walker’s tastes and ambitions. Together, they gave Walker’s fans a glimpse into both her artistic process and the process of finding love (even if it means leaving the planet to do so).
Inspired by a diverse array of influences, from retro-futuristic Instagram pages to cult films like Barbarella and the classic Austin Powers, See You Later shared their own creative processes with Uproxx.
How did your company get involved with Summer Walker, and what was your goal with this particular presentation?
Darrius: Yeah, we got involved with Summer Walker through her label, LVRN. They manage her and are her label as well. They reached out to us, and we worked with them.
Harriet: We talked with Summer and her team, including Lacey Duke, who is Summer’s personal director, and figured out what she’s trying to say. So, for this, it was very much about her exploring the idea of the search for love, and it was about the concept of how the search for love on Earth for some of us is really hard. Imagine if that then became intergalactic. Just this fun idea of, okay, we’re done with the men on Earth, so who else is out there in the galaxy?
It was really, really fun. Summer has such a great sense of humor and is very tongue-in-cheek, so it was that kind of theme. She really loved this Instagram called Chaos Dreamland, which is this very kitsch, cute retro-future world. Summer really wanted to inhabit that aesthetic.
Harriet, can you explain to readers what the show director is?
Harriet: Show direction and creative direction are very, very intertwined. Some people like to tease those apart, but I think really, it’s about working with the artist on the very initial conception of what this is. What are you saying? What is this about? And then building that into a show. So you’re covering everything. You probably make initial mood boards, right? You work with the artist, bringing numerous references and various directions to explore one main idea. You go back and forth, refining the aesthetic.
Then you work with designers across stage lighting and video content. You work with special effects, a choreographer, and a stylist. You, with the entire team, start from this place, build this vision with the artist, and then you take that outward and work with all those different departments to keep them really building toward one vision.
Darrius, can you please break down what people don’t know about stage design? Because I think some people think you just are out there making the promo poster or whatever in the background, and it’s like, “No, buddy, I got to keep people alive.”
Darrius: In general, our goal is to create a canvas for the artist and build this world, including production elements and props. But a big part of that is not only the stage, but also lighting, video, staging, how people get on and off stage, and how things pack up. Things are being transported on trailers and semi-trucks and need to travel across the country. We also need to worry about changeover times.
For these shows that we’ve been doing, we’ve only had about 30 minutes to get everything on stage and even less time to get everything off, so it becomes our experience in the practicality of things, like, okay, what is too much? And I think for us, the fun thing is: how much can we put on stage to really push the limit of what’s the most we can do? So that becomes a fun challenge, figuring that out.
What’s something you learned about Summer Walker in the process of putting this show together that you didn’t know before or that you think that other people would be surprised to learn?
Darrius: One thing is that she is very goofy and funny. I didn’t realize that, and she cares a lot. So that was a fun thing to find out and work on with her.
Harriet: Yeah, I think that she’s so fun. I didn’t realize that. She’s so… In England, you say “cheeky” — a bit naughty in the most fun way — and she pushes stuff. Do you know what we can talk about? We had this reference that we love, which was initially from Barbarella, but then Austin Powers did it — the spark boobs.
So we made all these visuals with Lacey, directed these beautiful visuals for her where we filmed Summer with it, and then in post, we added all the sparks, and it was a really powerful visual. She’s like 20 feet tall on the screen with these sparkling boobs. But then, when we were doing Wireless in London, Summer was like, “I want to do it for real.”
She worked with her stylist, and they designed the sparkling bra. We did all these tests. It was so much fun figuring out how to do it, but she really pushed for it. She wanted to go there. She wanted to have all the showmanship, do the most, and I really respect that. It’s so fun and exciting to work with an artist who really cares, is really engaged, and just wants to push it.
Very cool. You guys do your fair share of interviews. You may get bored hearing the same questions repeatedly. Has there ever been a question that you were like, “Ask me this, ask me this, ask me this,” and then nobody ever did? And if so, what is it?
Darrius: “Why do we do what we do?” I don’t think I’ve ever gotten that question before. Like, what inspires us to do what we do? And the answer for me is I like creating something that makes people feel something, and at least being part of it. We’re not front and center; the people in the audience don’t know who we are. Half the time, they think the show runs on its own or that it’s one person doing the whole thing, or there is a computer that’s just autoplaying visuals and stuff.
It takes someone who really loves this to put in as much time and effort as we do. Being able to create something and see people respond to these moments that we create and that we think are going to be cool? When we see it in clips online, it’s like, okay, cool. People love that moment just like we did. So being a part of that experience is very gratifying, and that’s why I love it.
Harriet, how about yourself?
Harriet: A question that pertains to how someone gets into this job or how this job even exists. I would say it’s a very weird job. Like Darrius is saying, so many people don’t even know that it’s a job, and I just feel like I would love for more people to understand that it’s a job. I was going to concerts since I was 12, and I was obsessed with it. I didn’t know, honestly, until I was, I think, in my twenties, that it was a job and that you could do that. I wish I’d known when I was 15 or much younger that this is a thing that you can do. If you also find music to be a transcendental experience and something so important, even if you don’t play or want to be an artist, you can be involved in helping to bring that to millions of people and bring millions of people joy in this way where you support an artist.
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Lollapalooza may have cemented itself as Chicago’s all-encompassing, world-beating music festival. That said, later this month, the Windy City will stake its claim to something completely different: the center of the stadium rock universe. While Lollapalooza has all but discarded its rock roots, this stretch of events within the confines of a mile on Lake Michigan proves that rock is more than alive and well.
Rewind for a second. A few weeks ago, Live Nation released data that surprised some but not all. There, it revealed that rock shows, specifically of the heavier variety (think masked ritual rockers Sleep Token, arena headliners Bring Me the Horizon, and rising hardcore heroes Turnstile), are at the root of the growth in live music. Specifically, it points to a 14% increase in attendance this year, with metal attributed to 13% of all arena and stadium concerts. Even at a time when tentpole tours with Beyoncé and the Kendrick Lamar/SZA joint jaunt captured the headlines for their multi-night, sold-out stands, modern and classic bands have seen a surge in interest.
Chicago has always been a haven for rock music. Hell, look at the area’s recent surge in indie rock bands breaking through, like Dehd, Horsegirl, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby. That’s not to mention other rising bands like Lifeguard. Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the scene’s longtime mainstream north stars Smashing Pumpkins, indie faves Pavement, and industrial hellraisers Ministry.
Is it 1998 or even 2008 again for rock fans? That remains to be seen. But what is undeniable is the nostalgic appeal of what rock was and the mythical nature of these bands and their legacies.
With all that in mind, beginning on August 27th, here are the five major rock shows, mostly from corners of the genre’s universe, that are landing in Chicago to prove that the desire to see rock bands is alive and well.
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, August 27, Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Neil Young has long been a rock shapeshifter. Over his nearly 60 years performing, he has seen his various creative whims take his listeners all across the spectrum of rock, as both a solo artist and with support from backing bands (most famously Crazy Horse, but also including Promise of the Real, the Stray Gators, CSN, and Pearl Jam). As the only group here with new material (Talkin’ to the Trees was released on June 13), Young and his latest band, the Chrome Hearts, are playing their first show in Chicago on August 27. As with anything Young has done, his live show has been restless and uncompromising, featuring songs across his vast catalog that will leave both his Boomer fans and those of the younger variety pleased to see the now 79-year-old rocker showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Oasis, August 28, Soldier Field
Easily the most-talked-about reunion in many, many years, Liam and Noel Gallagher are kicking off the U.S. leg of their tour (they play in Toronto on August 24 and 25) in Chicago at Soldier Field. For the first time, the Gallaghers are playing U.S. stadiums — and selling them out instantly. It’s fitting (and a total coincidence) that they’re playing the night after Young (on the 2000 live album Familiar to Millions, they covered “Hey Hey, My My”) and kicking off the first of four nights at the home of the Chicago Bears. Judging by the way they rounded into form in the U.K. to a universally rapturous response that made folks forget everything that happened with them from 1998-2009, expect Oasis to play with a chip on their shoulder. With a set full of hits and beloved fan favorites, there’s no doubt that the well-oiled machine will roll into Chicago and get the reaction they’ve always craved from American audiences. Cage the Elephant is opening.
My Chemical Romance, August 29, Soldier Field
While the Oasis reunion has captured many hearts and minds while leaning into the band’s glory days, emo titans My Chemical Romance have undoubtedly provided the blueprint for this type of success. Reuniting before the pandemic, the New Jersey natives have never been bigger. My Chem is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album, The Black Parade, by playing that album in full. They’re also working in a slew of their other hits, assorted tracks, and surprise covers (look no further than the surprise cover of “Livin’ on a Prayer” at MetLife Stadium). My Chem continues to be a touring juggernaut despite only releasing a few stray songs over the past decade or so. If that’s not enough, the quintet tapped new-wave oddballs Devo to open, which should introduce them to an audience that should appreciate their theatrics.
The Lumineers, August 30, Soldier Field
In a sense, the timing for the Lumineers, one of the most unheralded bands of the past decade, to make their Soldier Field debut couldn’t be better. Over the past few weeks, the whole “stomp clap hey” movement that marked the beginning of their career has trended on social media (for good reasons and bad). That has inadvertently brought the band back to the forefront.
The Lumineers have been playing stadiums for a few years now, with their accessible brand of easygoing indie folk continuing to gain steam. While some may scoff, the Lumineers are everywhere, and even if you aren’t familiar, you’ve very likely heard a song of theirs. To ensure every date feels different, the band enlisted none other than St. Vincent and Lake Street Dive to open.
System of a Down/Avenged Sevenfold, August 31-September 1, Soldier Field
If, for some reason, you thought it might be quiet at Soldier Field during those previous dates, get ready for things to go to 11 to cap off Labor Day weekend and this incredible run of big-league rock shows in Chicago. System of a Down and Avenged Sevenfold will bring the noise to Chicago with two sold-out shows. Despite the relatively prolific solo shows from System’s members, the band has only released two new songs in 20 years. Still, they remain a live music juggernaut and are bigger than ever. Go figure. With their distinctive brand of metal, Avenged Sevenfold is the perfect co-headliner. The band continues to tour on the strength of their fervent fan base and the back of 2023’s well-received Life Is But a Dream…
Rising shoegaze-influenced songwriter Wisp and prog rockers Polyphia will open the action-packed bill, which will leave your ears buzzing from open to close.
Where to Stay:
Chicago Hilton: Located just across Grant Park on S. Michigan Ave., this enormous hotel isn’t just convenient; it’s also a famed Chicago landmark! Remember the 1993 film The Fugitive? Its final scenes were shot at this location. So channel your inner Harrison Ford (and Tommy Lee Jones) at this hotel, walking distance from Soldier Field.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago: Also on S. Michigan Ave but a bit further north, this luxury hotel will give you the elegance and comfort to kick back in ahead of — or after — you’re done rockin’ out. With its espresso machines, 55″ Smart TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi, you’ll be able to get your work done (if you’re working) in a fantastic atmosphere without having to rush over to the show.
Where to Eat:
Little Branch Cafe: There are plenty of food options within blocks of Grant Park. But with its reliable menu that mixes staples like burgers and paninis with tasty beverages, there’s a little bit of everything here that’s a hop, skip, and a jump away from the venues.
Flo & Santos: When in Chicago, one must indulge in pizza, right? Thankfully, this fine establishment offers Chicago thin-crust pizza instead of the deep-dish options that are more like a casserole. Anyway, if you’re not in the mood for pizza, there are plenty of options, including pierogies, wings, and a killer bar scene.
Half Sour: Grabbing a sandwich to chomp on, either in Grant Park or on the way to the show, is always a safe option. This deli, which is slightly north and west of the area, is the perfect place to grab quality food at a great price.
After returning to the spotlight last month with his new single “Have A Baby (With Me),” Daniel Caesar has announced the release date of his new album along with its second single.
Son Of Spergy will be released on October 24th via Republic Records. Meanwhile, Caesar’s latest single, “Call On Me,” is built around a grungy guitar and Caesar’s falsetto. It takes a bolder direction than prior works, assuring a romantic interest that they can call on him when they need or want anything. “Whenever you feel your tummy rumble / Need something to eat,” he croons. “Whenever you feel your pockets empty / You can call on me.”
Before sharing “Have A Baby (With Me)” and “Call On Me,” Caesar appeared on two other artists’ projects this year, with very different vibes. In February, he teamed up with Rex Orange County for two singles, “Rearrange My World” and “There’s A Field.” Then, it was announced that he’d appear on Dev Hynes’ latest Blood Orange project, Essex Honey — which was unsurprising, considering Hynes provided his songwriting prowess on the Rex OC songs. Caesar also appeared on Justin Bieber’s SWAG, reuniting the “Peaches” collaborators.
You can listen to Daniel Caesar’s “Call On Me” above.
Son Of Spergy is out on 10/24 via Republic Records. You can find more info here.
BigXthaPlug’s new album, I Hope You’re Happy may not strictly be a country album, per se, but it’s certainly got enough collaborations with country stars to warrant the comparison. In addition to Shaboozey, Ella Langley, and Bailey Zimmerman, the album features a who’s-who of country mainstays, including Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, and Jelly Roll, who appears in the latest released single, “Box Me Up.”
In the video for “Box Me Up,” the two stars team up to lament the loss of love. Jelly Roll — who, incidentally, started out as more of a traditional rapper in the same vein as BigX — sings the hook, which posits, “If I lose you tonight / Take my love and hang it out to dry / If I lose you tonight / Box me up and bury me alive.” Meanwhile, BigX promises “I’ll never be the same” should this pairing break up, with the song itself leaving the outcome ambiguous. This is some real beggin’ music here, and the combination of Jelly Roll’s raspy wail and X’s barrel-chested grumble makes the fusion of rap and country the perfect vehicle for it.
You can watch BigXthaPlug’s “Box Me Up” video with Jelly Roll above.
I Hope You’re Happy is out now via UnitedMasters LLC. You can find more info here.
Just like his Odd Future compatriot Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt moves differently than many of his peers. For instance, did you know he just announced a new album? It’d be okay if you didn’t, because it’s already out, just a week after he announced it — which was at a release party for the project he didn’t even attend.
It’s called Live, Laugh, Love — an ironic title, to say the least — it has 11 tracks, and it’s mostly produced by Theravada, with some additional production by Navy Blue, Black Noise, and Child Actor. It’s a fairly familiar Earl endeavor, pairing the LA rapper’s avant-garde, free association rhymes with equally unconventional beats, with only one song lasting over three minutes.
According to Complex, Earl’s listening party took a page from his hero MF DOOM, bringing in an imposter to “perform” the tracks from the album. Such a stunt is right in line with the Odd Future sense of humor.
Earl has a habit of unconventional releases, and his latest is no exception. Live, Laugh, Love is Earl’s first album since 2023’s Voir Dire with The Alchemist, which was initially released to YouTube back in 2021 under a phony title. At the time, Alchemist said, “[Earl and I] hid a whole album on YouTube under a fake name and YouTube page. Fake album cover, song titles, the whole 9. Nobody found it yet.” They then released the album via the Gala Music service, before moving it in a slightly altered form to DSPs.
In what’s a relatively busy week for Earl, he was also (unsurprisingly) revealed as a performer for the 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw festival.
Live, Laugh, Love is out now via Tan Cressida and Warner Records. You can find more info here.
Offset shares a loving ballad for fallen Migos member Takeoff with “Never Let Go,” the latest video from his new album Kiari. The track features John Legend, who sings, “I lost my brother, but I gained an angel / I remember all the times we had, forever I’m grateful / If I could get one more time to see you again / I would hold you tight and never let go, my friend.” Offset, meanwhile, reflects on the ripple effects the loss had on his life: “Ain’t been the same, ’cause the pain f*ck up everything / I mean everything, I even lost a wedding ring.”
Although much of the rollout for Kiari has found Offset in an upbeat mood — singles included “Swing My Way,” “Bodies” with JID, and “Professional” — it’s clear from “Never Let Go” that he had more on his mind recording the album than just his newfound bachelor lifestyle. The multilayered approach has resulted in his best music yet, according to Rolling Stone, and to be honest, such a earnest and heartfelt ballad (with John Legend on it, no less) would have seemed inconceivable back when he dropped Father Of 4. That he’s done so much growing up in such a short time is bittersweet, but the music almost makes it all worth it.
Watch Offset’s “Never Let Go” video with John Legend above.
Kiari is due on 8/22 via Motown Records. You can find more info here.
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