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WAKA FLOCKA FLAME SENDING SHOTS AT LIL PUMP

Waka Flocka Flame is coming out of the woodwork to send shots at Lil Pump.

During an interview with Domenick Nati, Waka made sure to let everyone know that he is out for Lil Pump. When asked about whether he’d collaborated with the 17-year-old rapper, he automatically sent his shots, saying, “Lil Pump raps about the shit I’ve been rapping about on my last 30-plus old CDs.”

He went on to say:

“Same shit, same way on my same sounding beat,” he said, sounding infuriated. “Lil Pump is like a white Waka Flocka. Excuse me, not white, an albino Waka Flocka.”

I never thought twice before about where Lil Pump gets his inspiration from, but now I can really hear the stylistic similarities between them.

He is in fact only 17, which means he has been growing up on Waka’s style of rap. Lil Pump seems to be more of a mumble rapper, but now I do hear their similar beat progression on the chorus and the build up on tracks.

Check out the similarities here:

What do you think? Do you think Lil Pump has stolen what Waka Flocka created? Or is this just a common trend in rap that has been re-created for decades? Lil Pump’s mask as a mumble rapper might hide the fact that he is stealing a lot of Waka Flocka’s image. I might think that Waka is just a tad bit jealous of the fame that Lil Pump has received since he is so young. You might need to smoke a joint Waka, but Lil Pump should back down. I would not expect Lil Pump to send a shot back due to Waka’s prestige in the rap industry.

Overall, this is no way to treat your future president Lil Pump:

 

Check out the full interview here:

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EXPAND YOUR TASTE WITH ELECTRONIC ROCK

Electronic rock, also commonly referred to as synth-rock, electro-rock or digital rock, is rock music generated with electronic instruments.

It started in the 1960s and has gotten better with technological developments. The development of the synthesizer really made this genre blow up and the development of the MIDI digital format and computer technology made it even easier for musicians to put out their work. In the 1970s, punk music was introduced and inspired the creators of electronic rock to have more punk elements. It reached its peak in the 90s to the early 2000s when computer technology was advancing.

Electronic rock has an interesting sound that focuses more on the beats rather than the lyrics. Although there are little to no lyrics, one can still feel the emotions the band is trying to convey. The beat moves through your body, making it great to dance to and lose yourself to. One can create their own meaning in the song, which makes it an extremely interesting genre.

Some people would say that it isn’t music, but I guess everyone has their own definition of what qualifies as music. Dubstep made a huge name for itself in the 2000s and dubstep a subgenre of electronic dance music. So basically electronic rock is dubstep with punk elements incorporated throughout. I think bands like The XX, XXYYXX and Crystal Castles do a great job of redefining the genre to make it modern. Give it a listen, you might just fall in love with it.

Here are my top electronic rock tracks:

And finally, “Intro” by the XX. I have never found a song quite like this. It makes perfect background music for any occasion:

I’m actually listening to it right now

Click here to listen to other artists.

 

 

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WILL SMITH CELEBRATES HIS SON’S SUCCESS WITH A PARODY

Jaden Smith, the son of Will Smith, has always been extremely talented. What else would you expect coming from a family with extreme talent?

Not only is Jaden a dancer and an actor, he is also a rapper. Jaden Smith debuted his studio album, “SYRE,” on November 17th, 2017 and so far the title track “ICON” has about 30 million streams on Spotify. His hard work paid off since he just hit 100 million Spotify streams in total.

Check out Jaden’s break out song “Icon”:

We are seeing him on the path to complete stardom, which is to be expected. But before he could have his moment, his father had to humble him down. To celebrate Will Smith just put out a parody of his music video “Icon.” No matter how old he gets, Will never misses the chance to embarrass him, and we are thanking him for.

Check out his dad’s congratulations video:

Will truly never fails to entertain

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WITNESSING KATY PERRY’S DEMISE: CAN WE GO BACK TO 2009?

It seems like stars nowadays sell their souls to the pop making machine and lose sight of everything that made them famous in the first place. One of the biggest examples of this is Katy Perry. Katy Perry’s latest album Witness which was released June 9, 2017, was pure garbage. She was doing all her old tricks and tips but it didn’t seem to fully come together since the concept of the album seemed to fall apart. Her single “Bon Appétit” was complete trash and the music video was highly uncomfortable as Perry was seasoning herself to be cooked for a room full of cannibals. I can’t even believe that the Migos even signed to put a verse in this song. The only reason they must have done it was for the publicity but that backfired when it wasn’t well received.

Katy released “PRISM” in 2013 and it wasn’t as good as her past stuff but it generated a lot of hits that helped build her brand that strayed away from her original image. Her 2010 release Teenage Dream set literal records and almost every song on the album was released as a single, shooting her to complete stardom. But I miss when Katy wasn’t a huge star.

I want to go back in time to when Katy released her debut album in 2009, One of the Boys. This album included so many great songs, with personality and character. No one can ever replace the cheekiness of “I Kissed a Girl” that was released in a time where homophobia was still strong. Not only were the hits off this record like, “Waking up in Vegas” and “Hot N Cold” exceptional, but the rest of the tracks were also still just as great. Tracks like “Thinking of You” is probably one of the best songs that she has ever put out and one of the best tracks about heartbreak that has ever been put out. “Ur So Gay” is a funny song that pokes fun at an ex, while maintaining to still be catchy. “Mannequin,” “If You Can Afford me” and “Self Inflicted” are the standout tracks that are ten times better than anything she puts out today. I don’t think we are ever going to see this Katy again since it is pretty clear that she has lost her mind in this mess.

Here are my top picks of Katy Perry’s best songs and covers:

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[NEW MUSIC] MGMT’S LITTLE DARK AGE DUE OUT THIS FRIDAY

MGMT emerged as one of the most popular bands to sprout in the tail end of the 2000s, playing a distinct blend of electronic rock and psychedelic pop. They were signed by Columbia Records prior to the release of their neon-bright debut album Oracular Spectacular in 2007. This album wasn’t just an album but an iconic piece of music that inspired everyone after them. They had a look and a sound that simulates the spontaneous nature of life while being entranced in the bad and the good parts of it.

The sound is unlike any other, except all the bands that have copied them. Their most popular song, “Electric Feel” makes the listener instantly want to dance and move to the beat. “Time to Pretend” off their first album captures the emotion of happiness in only four minutes. The sound of MGMT really brings the listener into a different reality. Their pure talent to tap into people’s subconscious shot them to instant success, and success that was rightfully deserved. When someone hears, “MGMT” they don’t think of a band, but icons.

MGMT’s fourth album officially has a release date: Little Dark Age drops Feb. 9 via Columbia Records.

Here is the full Tracklist:
01. She Works Out Too Much
02. Little Dark Age
03. When You Die
04. Me and Michael
05. TSLAMP
06. James
07. Days That Got Away
08. One Thing Left To Try
09. When You’re Small
10. Hand It Over

Here are the title tracks that have already been released from the album:

The music video for “When You Die” is one of the most creative videos I have seen in a long time. It starts off as a normal scene and then breaks off into multiple colors and graphics. These trippy visuals go along with the playfulness of the song. The sign of a great music video is giving another meaning to the song to enhance it, and MGMT is always putting out great content to add to their discography.

Their stand out song “Little Dark Age” excites me because they are going into a different sound while still maintaining their roots. There seems to be more lyrical content than the instrumentals on this record. This is a cool new direction that I am liking. I am prepared for this to be their best album to date. The gothic style in this video is very fitting and I hope they explore dark themes throughout the album. Overall, the first few tracks have blown my mind, so I expect February 9th to be a great day for the music world. Thank you MGMT for blessing us with another album.

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