Chappell Roan released her debut album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess in September 2023. Since then, she’s put out one standalone single, “Good Luck, Babe!,” but there’s new music on the way… eventually.
Roan’s manager, Nick Bobetsky, told Music Business Worldwide that she’s “busy writing.” He continued, “I do think that we’re likely going to embrace a very similar plan that we did for this album, which is that when she finishes a song she loves, we put our heads together, and quickly work to get that music out.”
It’s what Roan did most recently with “Good Luck, Babe!” and that strategy worked: it’s her highest-charting song to date, having peaked (so far) at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Bobetsky also referred to Roan as “absolutely an album artist.” He added, “I think that’s what people want from her, big-picture. I don’t think that takes away from the impact of singles. It’s partly a question of when the fans are asking for an album, and we have a lot of insight into that sort of thing.” He continued, “I think right now Chappell wants to feel free to put music out when it’s ready and when she’s excited about letting people hear it. And I think that’s what the fans want as well.”
Maybe she’ll release new music once some people chill out.
We haven’t heard from Radiohead in a while, as the band’s last album was 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool. The Smile — Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s other project alongside Tom Skinner — have picked up the torch and been super busy, though. Their debut album, A Light For Attracting Attention, came out in 2022, and they released Wall Of Eyes this past January.
The trio apparently had more to say before 2024 came to an end: Today (August 28), The Smile announced Cutouts, their second album of the year. It’s set for release on October 4.
The band shared two new songs today, “Zero Sum” and “Foreign Spies.” The album will also feature the previously released songs “Don’t Get Me Started” and “The Slip.”
The new album was recorded during the Wall Of Eyes sessions. It was produced by Sam Petts-Davies and it features string arrangements by the London Contemporary Orchestra. Additionally, the album cover artwork was painted by Yorke and Stanley Donwood during the recording process.
Listen to “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum” above and find the Cutouts cover art and tracklist below.
With the Aaliyah’s discography available on streaming, new fans are quickly discovering and sharing her beloved records, which means more generated revenue for her estate and former collaborators. Sadly for Missy Elliott, instead of celebrating this new era of Aaliyah appreciation, she has found herself fighting it out in court over royalties. But according to AllHipHop, Missy Elliott has secured a major legal win in the matter.
The “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” rapper and producer’s 2018 lawsuit with Terry Williams has temporarily swayed in Elliot’s favor. Williams presented his case for song co-authorship and royalties of thirty-four unpublished songs some odd songs. Now a judge has ruled that legally Aaliyah’s “Heartbroken” isn’t one of them due to the expired statute of limitations.
“Williams commenced this action against Elliott on November 14, 2018, over twenty-two years after the release of ‘Heartbroken,’” said the Judge Quiñones Alejandro. “Under these circumstances, this Court further finds that Williams has failed to offer evidence that he exercised due diligence. As such, Williams’ co-ownership claim based on the song ‘Heartbroken’ released by Aaliyah is barred by the three-year statute of limitations.”
The judge may have dismissed Williams claim on that track. However, their pair’s fight is from from over. Williams’ claims made against former hip-hop group SISTA’s use of his creative works made with Elliott, a then member, can still be heard by the courts.
Williams alleges that he and Elliott were collaborators between 1993 and 1996, where they worked on releases for acts 702, Total and more.
Terry Williams is seeking co-author credit on the tracks the pair supposedly worked on, damages for breach of contract, and compensation for unjust enrichment.
In the outlet’s exclusive report, Bad Bunny will join the cast of Darren Aronofsky’s next film, Caught Stealing. At this time, not much is known about Benito’s supposed role. However, the forthcoming motion picture is said to be a crime thriller.
All outlines describe Caught Stealing as: “A tale following main character Hank Thompson (played by Austin Butler), “a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s New York City.”
Although Bad Bunny proudly hails from Puerto Rico, the film’s rumored look into the private life of baseball players is something he surely can relate to given his own sports agency. While supporters of Bad Bunny will have to practice patience to learn more about his reportedly cameo, other details surrounding the production has been released.
As Aronofsky is locked in as its official director for Sony Pictures, the responsibility of the film’s script rests with Charlie Huston. It is said that Caught Stealing is based on Huston’s book. Protozoa has been credited as the film’s producer. Other cast members are rumored to include Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, and Will Brill.
Sean Strickland is in for the fight of his life, and it doesn’t involve a UFC octagon. Today (August 27), Machine Gun Kelly delivered a few blows to the former champion’s public image.
During the “Lonely Road” rapper’s appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, MGK let loose on Strickland.
“I don’t know this guy from a crumb of bread,” he said. “I didn’t know who he was when I met him. I got hip afterward that he’s insanely racist and homophobic and just not my type of guy, so I would have never wanted to shake his hand in the first place. If you’re comfortable as yourself, you don’t care who anybody else is and how they are.”
But that was just the start of his unloading, as he straight demanded that Strickland: “Shut the f*ck up.”
However, MGK made it clear that always he wants Strickland to lay off, he’s not done with the matter just yet. “Don’t speak on me anymore and live your life,” he said. “But you won’t, and I’m going to continue laughing at you because you’re a f*cking idiot.”
Yes, MGK is known for being a wild boy. But, in this case, it appears he’s just finishing what Strickland started. If you know anything about is back-and-forth with Eminem, MGK has proven to have amazing stamina when it comes to beefs.
Watch the full episode of the Impaulsive podcast featuring special guest Machine Gun Kelly above.
Travis Scott’s nostalgic days are far from over. In fact, the “Yeah Yeah” rapper’s time digging through his past musical releases has just begun. Today (August 27), a new music video for a standout Days Before Rodeo track hit YouTube.
As Uproxx’s hip-hop editor Aaron Williams argues here, “Drugs You Should Try It,” is probably the strongest track on the body of work. Now, to immortalize the record, Scott gifts supporters with a visual to match its compulsive vibe.
The video for “Drugs You Should Try It” blends together the thematic nature of the mixtape’s title, Scott’s Southern upbringing by way of Texas, and his highest in the room raver persona. From flashy of Western classics to the aftermath of a chaotic party, the viewers are taken on a quick tour of Scott’s creative influences.
Before the video closes, Scott subtly nods at tour merchandise that draw inspiration from those wild nights. Instead of encouraging his fans to turn away from party favors, an inverted D.A.R.E. logo flashes on the screen. The viewers’ sobriety is respected, but just know as Scott reaches for the moon he might be on cloud nine in more ways than one.
Watch Travis Scott’s official video for the song “Drugs You Should Try It” above.
Days Before Rodeo is out now via Cactus Jack Records/Epic. Find more information here.
Elephant in the room: Yes, we know. Travis Scott’s “new” release isn’t technically new. But, for the sake of this column, we’ll treat the reissue/streaming debut of Days Before Rodeo as such. Meanwhile, there were plenty of big developments in the world of hip-hop despite a relatively slow week in new releases, including ASAP Rocky delayingDon’t Be Dumb, Big Sean dropping his (surprisingly controversial) “Yes” video, and NBA star Jaylen Brown making his rap debut with the Nike-slandering “Just Do It.”
Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending Friday, August 23.
Albums/EPs/Mixtapes
Cash Cobain — Play Cash Cobain
Cash Cobain
The New Yorker’s “sexy drill” style has been declared the “sound of the summer,” as certified by the release of his debut album, Play Cash Cobain. The project continues to cement Cash as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated sample selectors, while proving that he can keep things sounding fresh for the duration.
Free Party — Cut Your Teeth
Free Party
Hailing from the DMV, Free Party is a duo who have been quietly building up their resume with a string of exemplary, experimental EPs. Their latest is dedicated to the craft of dedicating yourself to a craft, reflecting on the blood, sweat, tears, and sacrifices that come along with pursuing greatness.
PlayThatBoiZay — VIP
PlayThatBoiZay
Following up the release of fellow Carol City, Florida rapper and frequent collaborator Denzel Curry, PlayThatBoiZay’s new album operates in much the same lane as Curry’s King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 — distorted, often shouted vocals, thundering, threatening bass, and neck-cracking trap drums. The thrash rap aesthetics are boosted by a guest list of features including ASAP Rocky, Jpegmafia, Kenny Mason, Mike Dimes, and of course, Denzel Curry.
Travis Scott — Days Before Rodeo
Travis Scott
Miraculously, Scott’s star making 2014 project finally arrives to streaming mostly intact. While it’s not probably not going to convert any new fans — or even truly surprise Travis’ existing hardcore base — it’s still informative to be able to listen to Scott’s early work in the same place as more recent fan favorites.
Singles/Videos
Finesse2tymes — “Show Dat Work” Feat. GloRilla, Rob49
A throwback strip club anthem, “Show Dat Work” is an antidote to the sleepier sound that Southern rap has found itself cycling through. GloRilla is, of course, the standout, but this sort of high-energy posse cut is a refreshing departure from the standard.
MC Lyte — “Thank You” Feat. Mary Mary, Muni Long
Wait, wait, wait. THEE MC Lyte is returning with a new project in 2024? Don’t play with my emotions! It makes sense; we’re also getting a new project from LL Cool J this year. Hip-hop doesn’t have an age limit, and the pioneers are proving they can make just as engaging stuff as they always have.
Tee Grizzley — “Detroit” Feat. 42 Dugg
There’s nothing like a hometown anthem. After a decade or so of melting pot hip-hop blurring the distinctions between regional aesthetics, it’s fun to at least get a lesson in local lingo from an undeniable, certified street soldier like Tee Grizzley.
LeBron James won’t have to worry too terribly much with getting along with the Los Angeles Lakers‘ most recent second-round pick. That’s because the team used the No. 55 selection in the 2024 NBA Draft to bring in his son, Bronny, on the heels of one season at USC. While there are questions about Bronny’s long-term future in the NBA, he’ll at least get a chance to learn the ropes from his dad, who is a pretty good person to have in your corner as you get used to life in the league.
A father and son teaming up on the Lakers obviously led to people making jokes, but one of those jokes did lead to a pretty good question: What, exactly, is Bronny going to call LeBron in the locker room? LeBron got asked this in an upcoming episode of “The Shop,” and made very clear that Bronny calling him “dad” is off the table.
“No, we already laid that … no, he can’t, we already laid that down,” LeBron said. “He cannot call me dad in the workplace. Once we leave out of the practice facility and the gates close, I can be dad again, in the car, if we ride together, at home, I can be dad. No, he gotta call me, like, 2-3, or Bron, or GOAT if he wants to. It’s up to him.
“It’s easy for me, because I’ve been calling him Bronny for so long, it’s not like I’ve been calling him, ‘Hey, son, hey, son,’” James continued. “So, it’s easy for me, it’s gonna be an adjustment for him, but we cannot be running down the court and he’s like, ‘Dad, push the ball up! Dad, I’m open!’ No, you cannot do that.”
I am now rooting for Bronny to exclusively refer to LeBron as GOAT for however long they are teammates, as that would be extremely funny.
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 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 column, we’ve received plenty of music and news from the genre’s artists.
Here are the new releases you need to have your eye on this week:
Jessie Reyez — “Ridin” Feat. Lil Wayne
Jessie Reyez’s new single “Ridin” is her second of the year following “Shut Up” with Big Sean. This time, Lil Wayne joins her on the track to help her open up about past relationships and how they’ve repeatedly failed. Now, all Reyez wants to do is be physically pleased by her partner.
Chxrry22 — “Poppin Out (Mistakes)”
Chxrry22 ended her 2023 year with her stellar Siren EP and it looks like another one could be on the way. She’s back with “Poppin Out (Mistakes),” a futuristic-feeling R&B record that relishes in the freedom of the early days after a breakup.
Eric Bellinger — “Chase” Feat. Jastin Martin
Eric Bellinger and Jastin Martin put their chemistry on display for their latest collaboration “Chase.” After connecting on a remix for Martin’s “Miss Me Yet?” the two singers connect for a record that captures them both as lovers want to skip all the formalities and get right to bedroom business.
Xavier Omär & ELHAE — Truth Be Told
Xavier Omär and ELHAE finally turned their great chemistry into a full project. The duo teamed up for their Truth Be Told EP, led by “Favourite” and “Luv 4 U.” Now, three more songs accompany the singles for a complete EP that will leave you wanting more music from Omar and ELHAE, both as solo artists and as a duo.
Elmiene — “Light Work”
Elmiene’s impressive year continues with “Light Work.” The British singer’s new single is a truly elegant experience that he uses to celebrate the ease of a relationship between two lovers who were seemingly made for each other.
Jaz Karis — “Chill On Me” Feat. June Freedom
Jaz Karis has a beautiful album on the way with her upcoming debut Safe Flight. The latest single from that is “Chill On Me” with June Freedom which captures Karis’ frustration about not being ready to settle down with a lover whom really enjoys her time with. The lyrics juxtapose the sweet and enticing guitar strums in the song’s production.
Raiche — “Thinking Of You”
Raiche takes another step closer to her upcoming Making Room EP with her new single “Thinking Of You.” The Massachusetts-bred singer breaks free from a past relationship on the roaring and confident new track. “I feel liberated,” she said about the song in an Instagram post. “I’m absolutely NOT thinking of him anymore and my wildest dreams have unfolded in front of me.”
Ye Ali — “All Summer” Feat. Ant Clemons
Ye Ali took it upon himself to round up some of R&B’s best rising singers for a compilation album title THJ Radio Vol.1. The project arrive on September 6 and the first single, “All Summer” with Ant Clemons, is the latest sample (a sultry and inviting one at that) of the upcoming project.
Amanda Reifer — Island Files
Amanda Reifer has just what you need to keep the temperature up for the final weeks of summer. The Barbados-born singer checks in with Island Files, a 5-track project she says is “a lil island ting to sweat to while my album’s being mixed.”
Jourden — Straight, No Chase
Jourden is keeping it Straight, No Chase on her debut EP. The Brooklyn singer delivers seven songs as her formal introduction to the rising artist who simply wanted to celebrate “honesty while being true to self, unfiltered.”
PxRRY — FairXchange
PxRRY isn’t done with the FairXchange era. The Connecticut returns to the project he released in May to add three more songs — two solo records in “Minute” and “Ask For” as well as a collaboration with Norman Perry titled “Miss Me.”
Most people, when given the chance, won’t go back to a job they wrapped up years ago. But since it keeps happening lately, there must be something in the air. Michael Keaton first portrayed the demonic troll Beetlejuice over 35 years ago, but he was unsure if people would want to see him return. He did it anyway.
In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the juice is loose again, this time with the addition of Gen Z star Jenna Ortega as Winona Ryder’s stubborn teen Astrid. It wasn’t an easy decision for Keaton to make, especially after the way his last reprisal went, but the actor told Entertainment Weekly that he was sure of returning for the sequel. “This one may even be better because it’s got actually a stronger story, it kind of is emotional, the cast is stupid good,” he said. “To remake something that you didn’t even know might work the first time is really hard.”
Keaton has starred in some iconic movies throughout his career, including 1989’s Batman, Birdman, and of course, Herbie: Fully Loaded, but he is the most proud of the pesky poltergeist.
“At the end of the day, if somebody said you have to pick one thing you’ve done how I make my living, I’d probably pick Beetlejuice for its all-encompassing thing, for just its art, you know what I mean?” Keaton said of the original film, which is a Halloween staple to this day. “I’ve been in some, you know, pretty good movies, but this [the sequel] is something different.”
There was some worry that it should not be messed with, but once Keaton felt like they had waited long enough, it was time to bring the dead back. He added, “The only thing I worried about was, should we have left it alone? You know? Should we have just said that: ‘Don’t touch it. Just walk away. Go make your other movies,’ which we did. So, for me, it was a big roll of the dice.”
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars Keaton, Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, along with newbies Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe, so it will surely be that “all-encompassing thing” that Keaton is hyping up. Just don’t say his name one more time or he’ll never leave.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hits theaters on September 6.
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