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New Music Friday: A$AP Rocky, Halle Bailey, Muni Long and more

Friday, August 30 by Lakes Media Music News

As promised, A$AP Rocky officially released his track “Tailor Swif” after it was leaked online. While the song doesn’t appear to have anything to do with the singer Taylor Swift, he says in the lyrics, “I'm too swift, don't tell Taylor 'bout this s***.”... Read More.

Big Sean drops sixth studio album, Better Me Than You

Friday, August 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Big Sean’s sixth studio album, Better Me Than You, has arrived.The follow-up to 2020’s Detroit 2 includes 21 tracks and a slew of features, including Charlie Wilson on the song “Break the Cycle,” Gunna on “It Is What It Is,”... Read More.

Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar score new MTV VMA nods

Friday, August 30 by Lakes Media Music News

The MTV VMAs have unveiled the nominations for four social categories: Best Trending Video, VMAs Most Iconic Performance, Song of the Summer and Best Group.The nominees for Best Trending Video include Beyoncé for “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” Megan Thee Stallion ft. Yuki Chiba for “Mamushi” and... Read More.

Syleena Johnson talks releasing her final solo album, Legacy

Friday, August 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Syleena Johnson is ready to leave us her Legacy.The singer’s newest – and most likely her last – album is out now and pays tribute to her late father, soul singer Syl Johnson, who passed away in 2022.“My father was the legacy, the pinnacle... Read More.

Music notes: Ashanti set for benefit concert, Drakes duck face and more

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Ashanti is set to perform at the Raising the Bar benefit concert to raise awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. The concert will take place Oct. 24 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New... Read More.

Cordae teams with Anderson .Paak again on “Summer Drop”

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Cordae is teaming up with Anderson .Paak again for the new single “Summer Drop,” out now.The track marks their third collaboration, following last year’s “Two Tens” and 2019’s “RNP.” All three songs were produced by J. Cole. “Summer Drop” also comes with... Read More.

A$AP Rocky to release new single “Tailor Swif” after it leaked

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

A$AP Rocky's new single may have been leaked, but he's just shaking it off.The rapper announced Thursday that his song "Tailor Swif," which was previously leaked, will be released on Friday. The song, which is named after pop superstar Taylor Swift but is otherwise... Read More.

SZA fan asks singer for help with their math homework

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

It’s back-to-school season and one SZA fan already needs help with their homework.The fan reached out to SZA in her Instagram DMs and wrote, “SZA I’m failing geometry can you give me math tips.”“Lmaooo ma’am I’m a math dummy I’m not sure what u... Read More.

TLCs T-Boz shoots down rumors about her medical issues

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

After TLC was forced to cancel two shows due to T-Boz’s illness, the singer took to Instagram to clear up some of the rumors surrounding her medical issues.She said she experienced an abominable blockage due to scar tissue from a... Read More.

Tinashe talks her viral hit “Nasty,” mini pop girl moment

Thursday, August 29 by Lakes Media Music News

Tinashe had a viral moment this year with her song "Nasty." Now, the singer is reflecting on what it was like to have the world matching each other's freak — all because of her song."Going viral is fun. It’s everything that you expect it... Read More.

Music notes: Kendrick makes Spotifys Songs of Summer list, and more

Wednesday, August 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Spotify has officially crowned its 2024 Songs of Summer, and Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track "Not Like Us" made the list in the top five. Also included on Spotify's Songs of Summer playlist are Tinashe's "Nasty"... Read More.

“We have the most to prove!” See Kerry Washington in teaser of Netflix WWII story The Six Triple Eight

Wednesday, August 28 by Lakes Media Music News

Netflix has dropped a teaser to The Six Triple Eight, the based-on-real-life drama from Tyler Perry.Kerry Washington plays the no-nonsense Maj. Charity Adams in the World War II film: She was the leader of what was known as the... Read More.