Lana Del Rey announces that next album will be in country genre.
American singer and songwriter, Lana Del Rey has announced at the Billboard’s Pre-Grammy party that her next album will be titled “Lasso” and heavily in the country genre. The alternative pop artist. The album which is set to be released later in September, was made with Jack Antonoff, the lead singer of popular Rock band, Bleachers in Muscle Shoals, Nashville. While Lana has a reputation for releasing projects later than planned dates, fans are hopeful that “Lasso” will be released on schedule.
Lana Del Rey announces at Billboard’s pre-Grammy event that her next album will be Country and will be titled ‘Lasso.’
It will be released in September. pic.twitter.com/O46SzvcN2D
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 1, 2024
Ckay explains BNXN’s exclusion from popular song, “Hallelujah”.
Acclaimed Afro-Soul artist, Ckay has just shared more insight into the collaboration issue regarding hit song, “Hallelujah” with BNXN and Blaqbonez. In a new interview with Beats 99.9 fm, Lagos, the multi-platinum selling artist explained that the song was originally supposed to feature Seyi Vibez and BNXN but while Seyi’s team failed to finalize the contract, BNXN decided to opt out of the song. He also emphasized that there was no regret releasing just the Blaqbonez version, as the song was well received by fans.
"One thing I can tell you is that BNXN asked to be taken off the record. Why he asked to be taken off the record is a question you will have to ask him"
– CKay pic.twitter.com/2gubuKgny7
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 31, 2024
Burna Boy and Pheelz set to feature in Usher’s upcoming album.
International collaborations have been one of the biggest advantages of Afrobeats global success. African artistes are now being on songs with some of the biggest stars in the world like Drake. Chris Brown and H.E.R, something which felt like a luxury years ago. RnB legend, Usher is also now set to feature Nigerian duo, Burna Boy and Pheelz on his upcoming album, “Coming Home”. Producer-turned artist will also be credited as a producer for one of the songs in the 20-tracked album.
Burna Boy and Pheelz feature on Usher’s forthcoming album “Coming Home.” pic.twitter.com/LCQLozl6Ne
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) January 31, 2024
Roc Nation will not host its annual Pre-Grammy brunch this year.
Roc Nations’ invite-only Pre-Grammy brunch is one of the biggest assembly of reputable artists and business brokers in the entertainment industry. The event, which has always taken place either in the final week of January or early February, is being rumoured to have been cancelled this year. Last year marked the 12th edition and the first time since 2020 since the event was held. There has been no substantial reason from Roc nation as to why the event is being cancelled but many social media users believe that the expose of popular comedian, Katt Williams could have played a huge role.
Roc Nation will not host its annual pre-Grammys brunch this year, according to Page Six. pic.twitter.com/V77sklrUDW
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 1, 2024
Wizkid’s “IDK” video featuring Zlatan Ibile surpasses 3 million YouTube views.
Perhaps, the biggest Afrobeats artists, Wizkid is breaking global music barriers and propelling the African music to huge heights. His song, “IDK” featuring Zlatan off his new EP, “SoundMan Vol.2” has been one of the most accepted songs by fans this year, staying atop of the Apple Music NG chart. The song, has also just surpassed three million views on YouTube. It is without a doubt, one of the most streamed Nigerian song this year.
.@wizkidayo “IDK” video now surpassed 3M views on YouTube
Keep streaming https://t.co/X6udwlDvTa pic.twitter.com/11eLRL4Gp9
— 21 Nut Savage🏂 (@yobrxxzy) February 1, 2024
