Future teases a new collaboration with Travis Scott off his coming mixtape.
American rapper Future has been hinting at his new project, Mixtape Pluto, for months, and recent developments suggest it’s finally happening. He has put the album up for presale, revealed the artwork, and released a snippet, sparking excitement for a project fans have eagerly awaited. On September 6, Future raised anticipation even further by dropping another snippet, this time accompanied by a music video clip featuring several A-list cameos. The snippet also confirmed a collaboration with Travis Scott, adding to the buzz around the upcoming release. These teasers have significantly heightened fans’ expectations, and many are eagerly looking forward to what Future has in store with this highly anticipated project.
FUTURE x TRAVIS SCOTT
MIXTAPE PLUTO 💿
🚨NEW SNIPPET🚨 pic.twitter.com/6sq4B38oCe
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) September 6, 2024
Fans excited as Tems brings out Ayra Starr during her New York show.
Nigerian singer Tems surprised fans by bringing fellow artist Ayra Starr on stage during her New York show, part of her ongoing U.S. tour. The two superstars delighted the audience with a surprise performance, showcasing their camaraderie and mutual support. Tems, who has been touring across America, also featured other stars like J. Cole and John Legend during her performances. However, the highlight of the New York concert was when she invited Ayra Starr to join her on stage for a special performance of one of her songs. A viral video captured the moment, with fans cheering loudly for the duo. Both Tems and Ayra Starr are celebrated as Nigeria’s top global music talents, earning numerous accolades and a vast international fan base.
OMGGG, TEMS & AYRA STARR ?!?!
I WONNNNNN 👑❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/u5JisaivyC
— tems 𝖘z𝖓 (@temsszn) September 6, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion releases a new single, “Neva Play” with RM.
Coming off the release of her new album, Megan Thee Stallion has just collaborated with K-pop star RM of BTS on a new track titled “Neva Play,” released on Friday. While BTS is currently on hiatus as members pursue solo projects and fulfill South Korea’s mandatory military service, RM, 29, has joined forces with Megan for this release. The music video features animated versions of Megan and RM speeding through a dark cityscape. Following the song’s release, Megan shared her excitement on Instagram, praising RM’s contribution. She wrote, “This is one of my favorite RM verses I’ve ever heard. I’ve never heard him rap in this style before.”
Megan thee Stallion releases her new single “Neva Play” featuring RM of BTS. pic.twitter.com/JYbQ4PxiR3
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) September 6, 2024
Big Sean reveals he is working on a collaborative album with The Alchemist.
Rapper, Big Sean has been hinting at a joint project with producer The Alchemist for some time. While the Detroit rapper recently released his album Better Me Than You, he shared in an interview with Complex that he’s also working on a full-length collaboration with the renowned producer. When discussing how he handles the pressures of fame, Sean admitted, “I have been burnt out lately because I’ve taken on a lot, working on multiple music projects,” referring to his own album and his work with The Alchemist. Additionally, Sean mentioned developing some “ideas” for his and girlfriend Jhené Aiko’s duo, Twenty88, with potential tracks being added to Better Me Than You.
BIG SEAN
THE ALCHEMISTCOLLAB ALBUM 💿
🚨COMING SOON🚨 pic.twitter.com/HUSI1dASvZ
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) September 7, 2024
For Broken Ears becomes the 12th Nigerian album to surpass 500m Spotify streams.
Tems’ debut EP, For Broken Ears, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify. This achievement makes it the first Nigerian debut EP to cross this mark, highlighting its popularity in the Afrobeats genre. The project joins an exclusive list of Nigerian music works, becoming the 12th to reach over 600 million streams on the platform. This success follows the recent milestone achieved by Tems’ sophomore EP, further cementing her status as a leading artist in Afrobeats and showcasing her growing influence in the global music scene.
JUST IN: @temsbaby’s “For Broken Ears” surpasses 500 MILLION streams on Spotify. 👏🏽🌟
🔘The first ever African Debut EP to hit half a Billion streams
🔘 12th Nigerian Project to hit the mark pic.twitter.com/rM72Yq3WRs— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 6, 2024