Harry Styles‘ music video for his single “Watermelon Sugar” is finally here, and it’s a summertime treat. The video was released on Monday (May 18) and features Styles’ classic 70s care free style.
The opening shot informs us all that the video is dedicated to “touching.” However, Styles did release the video with a disclaimer to “not try this at home” and instead “practice social distancing” on his Twitter. The songs new visuals is our post quarantine dream, as it taps into our collective desire for physical touch during a global pandemic.
Harry lounges on a beach in front of a buffet of fruit and women. There’s a lot of bikinis, erotic fruit-fingering, and tanned limbs dangling in the sand. And of course, there’s lots of watermelons everywhere, which we see being stroked by Harry’s pink polished fingers, being thrown joyfully into the ocean, and placed strategically in front of what Harry actually means when he sings, “I just wanna taste it.”
“Watermelon Sugar” serves as the fourth single off Harry’s sophomore album, Fine Line. The sugary song has peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Stream Fine Line Below.
The 6 God has returned with a new mixtape for us all to enjoy while quarantined. After months of teasers, SoundCloud leaks, and new singles and videos, Drake released Dark Lane Demo Tapes, at midnight on Friday (May 1) and we couldn’t be any happier.
Dark Lane Demo Tapes spans 14 tracks and finds the rapper connecting with a wide range of artists such as Playboi Carti, Fivio Foreign, Sosa Geek, Future, Young Thug, and industry newcomer Giveon. The mixtape is meant to serve as a teaser to his highly anticipated sixth studio album, which he says will be released sometime this summer. Dark Lane Demo Tapes is filled with anthems, inner thoughts, guest stars and big hooks, forming a more well-rounded project than we could’ve anticipated.
Drake is continuing to preview new music on social media, even hours after the release of DLDT. Last night he previewed a new track with rapper Roddy Rich, as well as another track where he was speaking in French. We can only hope the new album comes sooner rather than later. But for now we have a little something to enjoy from Drake in the meantime.
Halsey has made her return to EDM teaming up with Marshmello for their new single “Be Kind.” The track explores trust issues and reinforces the idea that its okay to be vulnerable with someone you love me.
On it she sings, “Wanna believe, wanna believe, that you don’t have a bad bone in your body.” And on the chorus she questions, ““I don’t know why you hide from the one/and close your eyes to the one/Mess up and lie to the one that you love/When you know that you can cry to the one/Always confide in the one/You can be kind to the one that you love.”
Halsey has previously collaborated with other EDM artists such as The Chainsmokers on the 2016 single “Closer,” and released a pair of “You Should Be Sad” remixes by Tiësto and Mike Mago in March. Her song “Without Me,” has been made into a popular remix by Illenium.
Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat have teamed up to deliver a “Say So” remix for their friends. The release comes as a surprise after there were rumors circulating that the two had bad blood, even though the two have never spoken about having issues with each other.
Doja Cat’s “Say So” is a breakthrough hit with its combination of a shimmering dance hook, rapid-fire rap breakdown and the persona that keeps those two elements well-balanced. Nicki’s flow and tongue-twisting verse has made it an even bigger hit, that is currently breaking the internet.
It seems like it was just yesterday when we were all freaking out over a Photo Booth image of Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce and hoping this meant a collaboration from the two. Yesterday, our wishes came true when Beyonce decided to hop onto a remix of Meg’s hit single “Savage.”
Instead of just adding on her feature, Beyoncé accentuates the best parts of the track dropping quotable moments, like when she says “Hips Tik Tok when I dance.” Meg also offers listeners some new verses on the track. The song retains the simple piano beat and staccato hook that brought it to viral fame, but Beyoncé has helped turn an already essential track into a multi-dimensianal one.
“She must of thought I was Romeo, but she don’t know me tho. Can’t put a lock my dick, she wanna fuck up a check”
Jdemon$ is a rising dark melodic rap artist from Cranford, NJ making waves in 2020. With two distinct styles consisting of both mosh pit XXXTenacion / Ski Mask the Slump God headbanger vibes and a softer dark trap acoustic vibe, Jdemon$ music has a variety of colors. Whether looking at his Instagram or cover art you’ll peep him staying true to himself, with his slightly dark but very natural look he has about him.
Jdemon$ biggest release to date titled “Romeo” falls into a trap-like acoustic feel with minimal Lofi melody and a bouncy 808/drum production from established YouTube producer Godzay Kantana. Demon$ illustrates the concept of starting a new relationship and having false expectations of romance delivered in rhythmic rap verses and somber yet infectious melodic chorus. Check out the record below which was recorded/mixed by Sloppy Vinyl’s own Jack Arnold. Take notice of the record‘s clean and full modern sound.
When asked where the song’s inspiration came from Jdemon$ quoted, “It’s about people having a misunderstood image of who someone is based off what they see at first. For instance, someone who is famous could appear attractive or dope when in reality they’re a shitty person. But, the people who’ve seen the darker side of reality understand love more, but don’t get the chance. For me it’s specifically seeing how Love was originally a distant and hurtful thing, but I’m learning it can be a helpful and positive thing in my life.”
With witty relatable lyrics, catchy melodies and a unique sound/approach to music… this man is a big time artist to watch this year. Currently you can find Jdemon$ on Instagram known as @nomed.s and stream all of his records at the link in his bio.
