Gunna may be stressed out from the legal issues that have been plaguing him and the other members of YSL Records for the past year, but that won’t stop him from making his own entertainment. In the video for “F*kumean” from his new album A Gift And A Curse, Gunna throws a boat party with some of his lady friends — but not before stopping for “party favors” at a local sex shop. The video plays out like a home video, complete with fisheye lenses and other in-camera effects to give viewers the impression of being there.
“F*kumean” is a more fun, upbeat single for Gunna after prior releases “Back To The Moon” and “Alright” found the Atlanta rapper in a contemplative — and somewhat combative — mood. In the video for “Bread & Butter,” Gunna took at and refuted the sentiments circulating throughout the hip-hop community that he “snitched” on Young Thug, which have caused him to lose even close collaborators like Wheezy as plenty of respected figures in hip-hop turn their backs on him — even though many of those same performers insist there was nothing to snitch about in the first place.
Watch Gunna’s ‘F*kumean’ video above.
A Gift And A Curse is out now via Young Stoner Life/300 Entertainment.
Gunna is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week. So that R&B heads can focus on listening to what they really love in its true form, we’ll be offering a digest of the best new R&B songs that fans of the genre should hear every Friday.
Since the last update of this weekly R&B and Afrobeats column, we’ve received plenty of music and news from the genre’s artists.
Sampha finally made his return, one that fans waited six years for, with his new single “Spirit 2.0” while The Weeknd warned of the dangers of “False Idols” on his new song with Lil Baby and Suzanna Son. Victoria Monet officially announced her Jaguar II project and HER announced the return of her Lights On Festival for 2023. Elsewhere, Jon Batiste announced his World Music Radio album, Beyoncé dropped limited-edition merch for her Renaissance Tour with Amazon, and Patrick Star from SpongeBob Squarepants is on TikTok singing classic R&B songs thanks to AI.
Here are some more releases on the new music front that you should check out:
Terrace Martin — Fine Tune
On his new album Fine Tune, Terrace Martin has one goal: develop new talent and incorporate the legacy of jazz. Fine Tune is the first of six jazz albums that Martin will release throughout 2023 and this one checks in with 12 songs besides Alex Isley, Keyon Harold, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, James Fauntleroy, and more.
Robert Glasper — “What Love Can Do”
Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge joined forces to curate the music for season 1 of Run The Girls in 2021. Now they’re back to compose the music for season two the first offering from that batch is here with “What Love Can Do” with Emily King.
Tone Stith — “Girls Like You”
Tone Stith has one of the best voices in the R&B game and it seems like he could be getting ready to release his fifth project. That sign comes with the release of “Girls Like You,” a record that Stith uses to detail the effects that a bad relationship had on his approach to love with future partners.
Jordan Hawkins & DUCKWRTH — “Can’t Fake What You Feel”
Jordan Hawkins is just a few months removed from the release of his 4Play EP, but that isn’t stopping him from sharing new music. He’s back with “Can’t Fake What You Feel” with DUCKWRTH which strikes as an upbeat number perfect to groove to this summer.
Ryan Trey — “Ain’t Even Friends” Feat. Mariah The Scientist
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Ryan Trey, but the Kentucky native is finally back with his new single “Ain’t Even Friends” alongside Mariah The Scientist. Together, the singers blend their talents for a reflective record about a love they lost in their lives.
Kenyon Dixon — “Lucky”
Kenyon Dixon is having quite the active year. He dropped a remix of Jon Vinyl’s “Pressure,” shared his “Slow Dancing” single with Kincy, and later shared a remix of it with Kevin Ross. Now he’s back with “Lucky,” a song that sees Dixon praise a new woman in his life and all the qualities that made him fall in love with her.
Sekou — Out Of Mind
Meet UK singer Sekou who has slowly made waves in the rising R&B community and now he’s arrived with his debut project Out Of Mind. Through its five songs, Sekou blends jazz and pop with R&B for what strikes as a captivating body of work. “I wanted to have creative freedom on this and do something different from what I’ve done before,” Sekou said about the project.
Spinall — “Loju” Feat. Wizkid
Four months after releasing his Top Boy album, producer Spinall returns to team up with Wizkid for a third time with their new song “Loju.” The vibrant record is matched with a colorful video that’s set at a house party flushed with flashy cars and beautiful dancers.
Reggie Becton, Slim & Ye Ali — “Rm. 143 (Rm112 Remix)” Feat. 112
After reaching 10 million streams with “Rm. 143,” Reggie Becton is celebrating the feat with a remix of the track that features Slim 112 and Ye Ali. It’s a smooth blend of yesterday’s and today’s R&B that’s boosted by a bad-boy intro from Ye Ali.
Elmiene — “Mad At Fire”
Elmiene is just three months removed from his El-Mean EP, but now the singer has found himself a new home. Elmiene just inked a deal with Def Jam, and with that, came the release of his new single “Mad At Fire.” Co-written with Syd and Lil Silva, Elmiene’s voice fills up the room through a blend of soul and avant-garde electronic music.
Lah Pat — “Kamikaze”
Months removed from getting a boost thanks to the remix of “Rodeo” with Flo Milli, Lah Pat is back in action with his new single “Kamikaze.” The New Orleans-born and Houston-based singer delivers a seductive banger that dips a toe into ’90s neo-soul.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
A major international basketball tournament will occur this summer, as the 2023 FIBA World Cup runs from Aug. 25 until Sept. 10. These events tend to have plenty of NBA players suiting up for their national teams, and for Greece, their hopes of making some noise largely revolve around the fact that Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for them.
While the Greeks have plenty of seasoned pros and have rose to ninth place in the most recent FIBA rankings, Antetokounmpo is clearly their best player. Unfortunately for Greece, Antetokounmpo’s availability to participate this time around is up in the air, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the former NBA MVP underwent “a cleanup procedure on his knee,” and as a result, it’s unclear if he’ll be able to give it a go.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee two weeks ago and is uncertain for Greece’s FIBA World Cup play this summer, sources confirm.
Greece is in Group C, which features the United States, Jordan, and New Zealand. While the Americans are unsurprisingly the favorites to make it out of the group, New Zealand is 26th and Jordan is 33rd in the most recent FIBA rankings, and neither would be pushovers without Antetokounmpo in the fold. Greece’s first game in group play will take place on August 26 against Jordan.
It’s unclear which knee required the procedure, but Antetokounmpo did suffer injuries this year to both his left and right knees.
“I started listening to ANOHNI in high school, so it’s a huge honor to help her build a visual world for WAIAN,” Schafer shared in a statement. “This music video was an honest attempt to answer the question that WAIAN begs, Why Am I Alive Now? I wanted to focus on the idea of finding sisterhood in a world that does nothing to help – I hope the direction, choreography, and tone conveys a small piece of that journey.”
Tomorrow, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET, ANOHNI will perform the album live on her YouTube channel — with Nomi Ruiz making a special guest appearance. The event will also include a filmed conversation between the musician and Schafer.
“Some of these songs respond to global and environmental concerns first voiced in popular music over 50 years ago,” she said about the upcoming album.
Check out ANOHNI And The Johnsons’ video for “Why Am I Alive Now?” above.
My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross is out 7/7 via Secretly Canadian/Rough Trade. Find more information here.
As Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny whipped into theaters over the holiday weekend, Tom Cruise had nothing but praise for the film’s star, Harrison Ford. Despite turning 81 later this month, Ford has no plans of retiring from acting, and Cruise hopes to be the same way in his later years, only with way more motorcycle jumps and death-defying stunts.
“Harrison Ford is a legend; I hope to be still going. I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him,” Cruise said. “I hope to keep making ‘Mission: Impossible’ films until I’m his age.”
Of course, making it to 80 isn’t guaranteed for Cruise. For the latest Mission: Impossible film, the actor pushed himself to the limit by doing a wildly dangerous motorcycle stunt on the very first day of shooting. Both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie have touted the stunt as the cornerstone of the film, and in a surprisingly candid moment, Cruise recently revealed that he had concerns about pulling off the jump. When Tom Cruise is suddenly worried about breaking Tom Cruise’s neck, you know the stunt is insane.
“Well, we know we’re either going to continue with the film — or we’re not,” Cruise told Entertainment Tonight with a laugh. “Let’s know Day One. I wanna know. What is gonna happen? Do we continue, or is it a major rewrite?”
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One jumps into theaters on July 12.
After starting his NBA career as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Matisse Thybulle packed up and made his way back to the Pacific Northwest when he was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers at the trade deadline. The Blazers got to watch him play in 22 games after the move, and right away, they’re faced with a major decision: How do they want to play Thybulle’s restricted free agency?
The No. 2o pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Thybulle hit the open market this summer, although Portland reserves the right to match any offer that Thybulle might receive. And on Wednesday, we learned that Thybulle has a suitor elsewhere in the Western Conference, as Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report brought word that he intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks.
The terms of the offer sheet are unclear right now, and it’s not known if Portland will match and bring Thybulle back. He would, however, make a ton of sense alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as a difference maker on the defensive end of the floor, especially if he’s able to consistently knock down the open looks for three that the duo would generate for him.
While his offensive games has never quite come around and his ability to consistently hit shots from three has been up-and-down during his career, Thybulle is one of the NBA’s most destructive players on the defensive end of the floor. During his time with the Sixers last year — 49 games with six starts — Thybulle averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.5 assists, and 0.3 blocks in 12.1 minutes per game while hitting 33.3 percent of his attempts from three. He did, however, see noticeable upticks across the board in Portland, as he started all 22 games in which he appeared and averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 27.7 minutes a night. As a bonus, he was a 38.8 percent shooter from deep in Portland.
Welcome to July! It’s hard to believe that the year is already halfway over. Still, pop artists are gearing up to keep the summer vibes going — returning to share new music and even full albums. This week is complete with dance-ready vibes and other tracks that will get you in touch with your emotions.
Continue scrolling for Uproxx’s Best New Pop roundup from this week.
Olivia Rodrigo — “Vampire”
As the first glimpse of her sophomore album, Rodrigo’s “Vampire” finds her emotionally struggling after someone took advantage of her — and others along the way. Complete with a music video that doubles as an industry critique, she pushes right back against the “blood sucker” and “fame f*cker” types of the world.
Charli XCX — “Speed Drive”
Now that it’s July, the Barbie movie is almost ready to hit theaters. Building anticipation is the equally-bubbly soundtrack, which features Charli XCX’s “Speed Drive.” The fast-paced song proves that Charli doesn’t miss when she’s behind the wheel.
Shakira — “Copa Vacia” (feat. Manuel Turizo)
Shakira wants more out of a relationship on “Copa Vacia” — translated to “Empty Cup.” Throughout the track, she points out that the other person is always busy and they should focus on her instead of work. Complete with Turizo’s appearance as a prince figure in the music video, the duo really brought The Little Mermaid vibes.
Alok, Ava Max — “Car Keys”
Another driving-themed entry this week, Ava Max teamed up with the Brazilian DJ Alok for this hit. “I’m the keys to your car, babe / If you lose me then, baby, good luck,” Max warns in the chorus as she gives a final reminder.
Holly Humberstone — “Room Service”
The second of Holly Humberstone‘s double song drop, “Room Service” is the softer side, painting a picture where she is able to hide away with a love interest in a hotel room. “And someday / We’ll look around to see we’ve lived another year,” she adds.
Keltiey — “Kn0” (feat. Skaiwater)
The latest in Keltiey’s string of songs from this year, “Kn0” is an anthem about defining a relationship, blended with the lightness of the instrumental. It’s definitely worth checking out for the music video too, which goes from butterfly princess to roller disco vibes.
The Last Dinner Party — “Sinner”
“‘Sinner’ is a story of self-acceptance, and the longing for the past and present self to become one,” The Last Dinner Party’s guitarist, Lizzie Mayland, shared via Far Out. “Born from a breakbeat drum sample, ‘Sinner’ is punctuated by ripping guitar lines and harmony-filled vocal breakdowns.”
Delacey — “Slot Machine”
Delacey recently dropped her sophomore album, This Girl Has A Dream. One of the standouts is “Slot Machine,” as her songwriting abilities shine over a moody, jazz-inspired instrumental. For listeners who might not be familiar, if you love Lana Del Rey-ish vibes, you’ll love this too.
Becky G — “La Nena” (feat. Gabito Ballesteros)
Becky G’s “La Nena” collab tells “the story of a woman who is empowered and chooses to continue dancing through life despite having her heart broken,” she shared. As the video manages a similar carefree and empowering energy, we’re looking forward to what her next album brings.
Jon Batiste — “Calling Your Name”
After Jon Batiste won Album Of The Year at last year’s Grammys, he is now gearing up for his new record — giving fans a preview with “Calling Your Name.” As the next album aims to show listeners the “interstellar regions of the universe,” per a statement, this song definitely keeps in line with the out-of-this-world feeling.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The current state of play in a Damian Lillard trade seems pretty simple. Lillard wants a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, with his heart apparently set on a move to the Miami Heat. The issue is that Miami’s best offer involves sending Tyler Herro to Portland, and he’s just a little too repetitive with the team’s young trio of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Anfernee Simons. Add in that he’s about to enter the first year of a 4-year, $120 million contract and it makes sense why the Blazers would have some trepidation about just appeasing Lillard without thinking about what’s best for them.
As such, there are a few ways this can go. Portland could just take the Heat’s best offer, or it could send Lillard elsewhere and deal with whatever apparent consequences would come from that. And then, there’s a third option, which is to try and pull other teams in on a multi-team deal, and according to Marc Spears of ESPN, there are several teams that would be interested in helping to facilitate a Lillard-to-Miami trade.
Via ESPN:
Damian Lillard wants to play for Miami and only Miami, I have been continually told since Saturday. Certainly, it’s easier said than done. I’m told that while Portland isn’t happy with potential packages, there are over five teams interested in a potential multiteam trade that could get it done. It won’t be today or tomorrow or perhaps the next day, but I believe it will ultimately end up with Lillard going to Miami. While Lillard does not have a no-trade clause, it doesn’t make sense to trade for a future Hall of Famer who doesn’t want to be there.
While Spears didn’t explicitly say this would mean a team would take Herro to make a deal happen, it would certainly make sense if there are teams out there that would want to acquire his services for the next four years as a high-scoring wing who can add some playmaking and rebounding.
There are few things more magical for a young girl than spending a warm summer night in Paris in front of the lights of the Eiffel Tower. But Joel Redhead, 29, took things up a notch recently when he convinced his daughter, Esmae, that she turned on the lights all by herself.
The father and daughter duo were in Paris celebrating Esmae’s 8th birthday. Sadly, her mother couldn’t be there for health reasons.
Joel, from Yorkshire, England, told his daughter they were going to Liverpool for the weekend, but after spending a night in the city, that next morning, he surprised her with a trip to the City of Light.
“When we woke her up in the hotel the morning of our trip at 5 am and broke the news to her, she was completely overjoyed, but the excitement didn’t end there,” he told The Yorkshire Post.
She asked who made it sparkle so Daddy gave her the job ✨🇫🇷 #eiffeltower #paris #wholesome #tourist #emotionalmoments #loveyou #fypシ
Joel packed a light switch for the trip, and when they arrived at the Eiffel Tower, he told his daughter that she was responsible for turning the lights on that night. He handed her the switch, and she turned her back to the tower. When the lights came on, she flipped the switch, turned around and countless sparkling lights illuminated the city.
Later, the dad told his daughter that the switch wasn’t connected to the tower, but she loved the experience anyway.
“She said she felt magical, and though now she knows that daddy set this up to give her a memory of a lifetime and how the lights really worked, she finds it hilarious that we pranked the people around us who believed she turned them on,” he said.
HBO’s controversial new series The Idol came to an end this past Sunday. While the series has been panned by critics, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, who created the show alongside Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim, stood by the series through its short, five-episode run.
Following its even more polarizing finale, The Weeknd took to Instagram to share a reflective post about the journey to the show.
“the finale,” read the post’s caption. “grateful to share this moment with you all as the season comes to an end. continue to push the vision no matter how bumpy the journey.”
In the photo carousel are pictures of The Weeknd as his character, the cult leader, Tedros — as well as Lily-Rose Depp, who plays pop star Jocelyn, Levinson, and much of the show’s cast.
And of course, The Idol‘s journey has certainly been bumpy, as he notes in the post’s caption. Back in March, the show was the subject of a scathing Rolling Stone exposé which brought to light the alleged toxic working conditions during the show’s production. It also received several negative reviews from critics during its premiere at Cannes Film Festival back in May.
At the time of writing, it has not yet been confirmed if HBO will bring The Idol back for a second season.
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