Lisa Launches Solo Era with ‘Alter Ego’ a Genre-Spanning Debut Album

Lisa, Alter Ego,

Lisa, one-fourth of K-pop phenomenon Blackpink, has officially stepped into the solo spotlight with the release of Alter Ego, her first full-length album. Released through Lloud and RCA Records, the project marks her return as a solo artist following her departure from YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023. Showcasing her versatility across rap, dance, […]

Stormzy Denies Deleting Pro-Palestine Post Due to McDonald’s Partnership

British rapper Stormzy has addressed growing criticism over his recent collaboration with McDonald’s, firmly denying claims that he deleted a pro-Palestine social media post because of the partnership. The 31-year-old artist, who launched the “Stormzy Meal” with McDonald’s earlier this month, took to Instagram on Friday to reject accusations linking his social media activity to […]

Trump Urges End to Israel-Hamas Ceasefire if Hostages Are Not Freed by Saturday

President Donald Trump has called for an end to Israel’s ceasefire with Hamas if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday at 12 p.m., warning of severe consequences. “As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock, I think it’s an appropriate time. I would say […]

Trump Orders Defense Department to establish Migrant Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Defense Department to establish detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay capable of housing 30,000 deported migrants. Trump announced the decision on Thursday during a ceremony where he signed the Laken Riley Act, a new immigration detention measure. He described the planned facility as a holding center for “the worst […]

WINTER AND HOOKY ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE EP “WATER SEASON”

WINTER X HOOKY,

Philadelphia-based tastemaker label Julia’s War Recordings is excited to announce Water Season, an EP by Brazilian-American artist Winter and the Philly electro-lo-fi duo Hooky, arriving on February 14, 2025. To preview the first-time collaboration, lead single “horseshoe” is out now. Today’s single is a wiry guitar-driven track, dripping in Winter’s syrupy vocals, and sprinkled with twinkling drum machines. Its electronic heartbeat passes through […]

Latto Stuns with “Blick Sum” Remix Featuring Playboi Carti

“Big Mama” continues to bring the heat!! Latto has just dropped an electrifying remix of her track “Blick Sum” featuring Playboi Carti, delivering a fresh twist to the hit song from her 2024 album Sugar Honey Iced Tea. The remix premiered alongside a vibrant music video directed by acclaimed filmmakers Hidji World and Gunner Stahl. […]

North West Showcases Bilingual Skills on FKA Twigs’ Latest Album

FKA Twigs, North West,

North West, the 11-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has made her mark on FKA Twigs‘ newest album, Eusexua. North features on the album’s shortest track, Childlike Things, where she raps a few lines in Japanese. The track, true to its title, celebrates themes of childlike wonder, imagination, and “supersonic powers,” blending Twigs’ […]