SZA Says Her Voice Is “Permanently Injured” After MSG Show
As many of you have noticed, SZA took an early leave from the highly anticipated “The Championship Tour”, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and her other TDE label mates. Her reasons for taking some time off from touring was to prevent permanent damage to her swollen vocal chords. But according to a series of tweets ... <a title="SZA Says Her Voice Is “Permanently Injured” After MSG Show" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sza-says-her-voice-is-permanently-injured-after-msg-show/" aria-label="Read more about SZA Says Her Voice Is “Permanently Injured” After MSG Show">Read more</a>
10 Crazy Kanye Moments You Probably Forgot About
On the eve of Kanye West dropping his highly anticipated follow-up to 2016’s The Life of Pablo, we thought we’d take a look through the producer’s career and revisit those moments none of us really knew what he was doing. Kanye West: Genius of our generation, or pop culture’s biggest troll? Here, for your pleasure and to ... <a title="10 Crazy Kanye Moments You Probably Forgot About" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-crazy-kanye-moments-you-probably-forgot-about/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Crazy Kanye Moments You Probably Forgot About">Read more</a>
How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100
On May 6th, Childish Gambino released the stunning visuals for his latest single “This Is America”, which the artist debuted just hours before during his Saturday Night Live performance. Since, “This Is America” has accrued over 70 million streams, while the video has logged over 180 million views. Though radio-play of “This Is America” was at first slow ... <a title="How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/how-childish-gambinos-this-is-america-crowned-billboard-hot-100/" aria-label="Read more about How Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” Crowned Billboard Hot 100">Read more</a>
The Opera and Acrobatics of Pink’s ‘Beautiful Trauma’ Tour
Pop-rock queen P!nk continues to entertain and astound audiences on her sold-out, ‘Beautiful Trauma’ Tour, now in its second year. In its current form, the ‘Beautiful Trauma’ Tour stage acts as a revolving door for all that is Pink. Five outfit changes. Glittering trapeze. Stunning, operatic vocals. A 40-foot blow-up doll of Eminem. The ‘Beautiful ... <a title="The Opera and Acrobatics of Pink’s ‘Beautiful Trauma’ Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-opera-and-acrobatics-of-pinks-beautiful-trauma-tour/" aria-label="Read more about The Opera and Acrobatics of Pink’s ‘Beautiful Trauma’ Tour">Read more</a>
Florence + the Machine Detail New Album ‘High As Hope’
On Thursday (May 4th) Florence + the Machine released “Hunger“, along with an A.G Rojas-directed music video. “This song is about the ways we look for love in things that are perhaps not love, and how attempts to feel less alone can sometimes isolate us more,” band leader Florence Welch said in a statement. “I guess ... <a title="Florence + the Machine Detail New Album ‘High As Hope’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/florence-the-machine-detail-new-album-high-as-hope/" aria-label="Read more about Florence + the Machine Detail New Album ‘High As Hope’">Read more</a>
Everything We Know About Ariana Grande’s New Album
UPDATE 5/2: Last month, Ariana Grande returned with the first single off her forthcoming album, “No Tears Left to Cry“. This past Tuesday on Fallon, Ariana Grande announced her new album will be titled Sweetener, and is set to drop this Summer—no official release date has been announced. Sweetener will feature contributions from Pharrell, who has worked with Grande in ... <a title="Everything We Know About Ariana Grande’s New Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-ariana-grandes-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About Ariana Grande’s New Album">Read more</a>
Foo Fighters: The Last Rock Show Standing
Who would’ve known that Dave Grohl—a guy who was really there for the reign 90’s grunge, who at 25 had already climbed the highest of rock music heights—would still be performing rock shows today? Who would’ve known Grohl would outlast most of his contemporaries? Most of his successors? In the year following Kurt Cobain’s death, Dave Grohl wrote and recorded ... <a title="Foo Fighters: The Last Rock Show Standing" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/foo-fighters-the-best-rock-show-money-can-buy/" aria-label="Read more about Foo Fighters: The Last Rock Show Standing">Read more</a>
Kanye West Announces Two New Albums
It’s been a quiet year on the Kanye West front since he cancelled his major “Saint Pablo” tour, was hospitalized for various emergencies, and made a puzzling appearance with then-President-elect Donald Trump. Just a couple months ago, Kanye West was reported to be sequestered off in Jackson Hole, working on new music with some promising names, ... <a title="Kanye West Announces Two New Albums" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kanye-west-announces-two-new-albums/" aria-label="Read more about Kanye West Announces Two New Albums">Read more</a>
Tyler, the Creator Shares “Rose Tinted Cheeks”
It hasn’t even been a year since Odd Future rapper Tyler, the Creator dropped Flower Boy, a seasoned effort featuring the likes of Frank Ocean, Kalis Uchis, A$Ap Rocky, Jaden Smith, and more. But 2018 may turn out to be yet another big year for Tyler, as he’s already begun dropping new music. Back in March, Tyler, ... <a title="Tyler, the Creator Shares “Rose Tinted Cheeks”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/tyler-the-creator-shares-rose-tinted-cheeks/" aria-label="Read more about Tyler, the Creator Shares “Rose Tinted Cheeks”">Read more</a>
Everything We Know About Drake’s Upcoming Album
UPDATE: Following the release of Drake’s instant hit and current Hot 100 chart-topper “Nice for What,” the rapper announced his new album, titled Scorpion. Last week, Drake teased fans with info about his album by posting a photo of himself in a shiny bomber jacket with “Scorpion” stitched on the back. On the same jacket, Drake announced Scorpion will arrive June 2018, with no date ... <a title="Everything We Know About Drake’s Upcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-drakes-upcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About Drake’s Upcoming Album">Read more</a>
Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”
It’s been four years since Nicki Minaj dropped The Pinkprint. Though she’s been largely out of sight, Nicki has since appeared on some bangers, including Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Way Life Goes”, Travis Scott’s “Krippy Kush (Remix)”, in addition to assisting Migos’ Quavo on “She for Keeps”. On Saturday April 8th, Nicki Minaj wrote and deleted a Tweet ... <a title="Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/nicki-minaj-drops-chun-li-and-barbie-tingz/" aria-label="Read more about Nicki Minaj Drops “Chun Li” and “Barbie Tingz”">Read more</a>
Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”
Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd—consisting of Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee—have teamed up with legendary producer Pharrell on their latest offering from the forthcoming Sr3mm, due out this month. “Chanel“, a sinister trap track, features a Mike WiLL Made-It beat of dissonant synth drones, over which Rae Sremmurd spits the contagious hook: “Take her to Chanel, ... <a title="Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-rae-sremmurd-and-pharrells-new-single-chanel/" aria-label="Read more about Listen: Rae Sremmurd and Pharrell’s New Single “Chanel”">Read more</a>
Arctic Monkeys Announce ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’
Arctic Monkeys have officially announced their new album, Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino, due out May 11th. This will be their first album in five years, since 2013’s AM, a record that will undeniably be hard to follow up. Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino was co-produced by longtime collaborator James Ford and frontman Alex Turner, and recorded in three ... <a title="Arctic Monkeys Announce ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/arctic-monkeys-announce-tranquility-base-hotel-casino/" aria-label="Read more about Arctic Monkeys Announce ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’">Read more</a>
The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived
In the new mixtape The DAMN. Chronic, DJ Critical Hype—the same producer who brought us Chance the Dropout—lays Kendrick Lamar verses over classic Dre beats. An official collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre has been a pipe dream of several fans for awhile now. But the dream isn’t completely improbable, considering Dr. Dre acted as executive producer on ... <a title="The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-kendrick-lamar-and-dr-dre-mash-up-album-has-arrived/" aria-label="Read more about The Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Mash-Up Album Has Arrived">Read more</a>