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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>

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>

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>

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>

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>

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>

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels rookie phenom who pitches and hits (!), is one of the biggest stories of the 2018 MLB season. We took a closer look at what kind of impact he has on ticket prices and attendance when he is on the mound, and the numbers are pretty staggering. It will be ... <a title="What’s Shohei Ohtani’s Impact on LA Angels Ticket Prices?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/whats-shohei-ohtanis-impact-on-la-angels-ticket-prices/" aria-label="Read more about What’s Shohei Ohtani’s Impact on LA Angels Ticket Prices?">Read more</a>

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>

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>

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 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>

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>

Cardi B gets up close and personal with herself in “Be Careful”, the newest single from her forthcoming LP. “Be Careful” is a mellow track, laden with high hat and smooth synth, a perfectly constructed backdrop for her emotionally charged lyrics. Check out the full audio of “Be Careful” below. Cardi doesn’t let up when ... <a title="Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-new-singles-be-careful-by-cardi-b/" aria-label="Read more about Best New Singles: “Be Careful” by Cardi B">Read more</a>

We have yet another visual from SZA and TDE’s Dave Free of the little homies, and this time, the revolutionary hip-hop label is taking us back to summer camp. In the “Broken Clocks” music video, SZA takes her fans to Camp CTRL to rehash old flings, cannonball into the lake, and roast marshmallows around a ... <a title="New Music Video: “Broken Clocks” by SZA" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-music-video-broken-clocks-by-sza/" aria-label="Read more about New Music Video: “Broken Clocks” by SZA">Read more</a>