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N.E.R.D, comprised of Pharrell, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley, have dropped the second single off their upcoming album No_One Ever Really Dies. The album has already garnered a good amount of praise with the first single “Lemon”, which features an incredible Rihanna verse and earned N.E.R.D their first ever Hot 100 entry. Now, N.E.R.D has released their second ... <a title="Future Joins N.E.R.D for New Single “1000”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/future-joins-n-e-r-d-for-new-single-1000/" aria-label="Read more about Future Joins N.E.R.D for New Single “1000”">Read more</a>

Back in 2001, superstar producers Pharrell and Chad Hugo, otherwise known as The Neptunes, were joined by hometown pal Shae Haley to form N.E.R.D and release their brittle but funky debut In Search Of.... Though the album wasn’t much of a hit, N.E.R.D successfully cultivated a devoted following and continued to drop everything from soul to rock ... <a title="N.E.R.D Unveils New Album Release Date and Artwork" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/n-e-r-d-unveils-new-album-release-date-and-artwork/" aria-label="Read more about N.E.R.D Unveils New Album Release Date and Artwork">Read more</a>

It’s been a wonderful month to be a U2 fan, with two new tracks dropping from the band’s forthcoming album Songs of Experience, in addition to the announcement of a two month long coast-to-coast U.S Tour. For their more upbeat, “Beautiful Day” reminiscent track, they recruited the one and only Kendrick Lamar. This isn’t the first time the ... <a title="Listen to U2’s New Song Featuring Kendrick Lamar" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/listen-to-u2s-new-song-featuring-kendrick-lamar/" aria-label="Read more about Listen to U2’s New Song Featuring Kendrick Lamar">Read more</a>

Last year, Montreal-based producer and Soundcloud superstar Kaytranada dropped his long-awaited debut 99.9%, which featured guest drummers from BADBADNOTGOOD and Anderson .Paak. The colorful, complex polyrhythmic album garnered critical acclaim across the board, gaining the attention of production moguls such as Pharrell and hip-hop superstar Chance the Rapper. We’ve seen Kaytranada team up with several industry greats over ... <a title="Kaytranada Drops Three New Tracks on Soundcloud" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kaytranada-drops-three-new-tracks-on-soundcloud/" aria-label="Read more about Kaytranada Drops Three New Tracks on Soundcloud">Read more</a>

It continues to be a momentous year for Kendrick Lamar, who just launched his DAMN. World Tour with support from Travis Scott and D.R.A.M. In addition to beginning the biggest tour of his career, K-Dot also sat down with comedian Dave Chappelle for Interview magazine. The cover story and conversation detailed Kendrick’s creative process, an in-depth look reflection of ... <a title="Read Dave Chappelle’s Inspiring Kendrick Lamar Interview" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/read-dave-chappelles-incredible-interview-with-kendrick-lamar/" aria-label="Read more about Read Dave Chappelle’s Inspiring Kendrick Lamar Interview">Read more</a>

It’s been one month since SZA, the only female artist signed on to famed Top Dawg Entertainment, dropped her highly anticipated debut album CTRL. The album, which has been lauded as one of the best to come out this Summer, features Travis Scott, Isaiah Rashad, and the one and only Kung-Fu Kenny. SZA’s CTRL is a soulful and honest ... <a title="SZA Announces North American Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sza-announces-north-american-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about SZA Announces North American Tour Dates">Read more</a>

When Frank Ocean dropped “Chanel” last month at the end of his Beats 1 blonded Radio show, we were elated. The duality of Ocean’s lyrics, the cadence of the mood, and his vulnerable yet observant delivery throughout “Chanel” was absolute proof that he’s only getting better. This past Friday, Ocean previewed his new song “Biking”. The trailer primarily ... <a title="New Music: Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-music-frank-ocean-feat-jay-z-and-tyler-the-creator/" aria-label="Read more about New Music: Frank Ocean feat. Jay-Z and Tyler, the Creator">Read more</a>

Late this past Thursday, Kendrick Lamar dropped his first new track since the 2016 release of Untitled. Unmastered, a compilation of previously recorded tracks ranging from the period after good kid m.A.A.d city, to his To Pimp a Butterfly sessions. The new track, titled “The Heart Part IV”, is nearly 5 minutes of rapid fire rhyming against an at times ... <a title="Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Teases Upcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kendrick-lamar-drops-new-track-and-teases-upcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Kendrick Lamar Drops New Track and Teases Upcoming Album">Read more</a>

Last week, A Tribe Called Quest released their last full length LP, We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service. The title is likely a reference to Phife Dawg, the late co-founder of A Tribe Called Quest, who unfortunately died before the album’s completion. We Got it From Here is Tribe’s first studio album in 18 years ... <a title="A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-tribe-called-quest-will-embark-on-one-last-world-tour/" aria-label="Read more about A Tribe Called Quest Will Embark on One Last World Tour">Read more</a>