Amaarae earns first RIAA platinum cert with “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”.
Ghanaian-American singer and songwriter, Amaarae has been one of the biggest crossover stars since her breakthrough. Her hit song, “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY” which features Moliy and Kali Uchis has been one of the biggest African records in America. The song which gave Amaarae her first ever Billboard top 100 chart entry has just been certified RIAA platinum in the US for the sale of over 1 million units in the region. She joins Tems as the second African artist to have a platinum certification in the country.
Amaarae has earned her first ever @RIAA Platinum certified single with "SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY". pic.twitter.com/ckGhQnd5FE
— chart data (@chartdata) May 8, 2024
Questlove makes big claim regarding the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef.
The recent feud between Hip Hop heavyweights, Kendrick Lamar and Drake have sparked a much needed momentum of the hip hop genre within the mainstream music market. With multiple diss tracks from both artists which are now predicted to earn top 5 entries in next week’s Billboard top 100 charts, fans are convinced that this controversy has been a good fortune for the genre. However, Questlove, a member of the popular Roots band believes otherwise. In a social media post, he noted that the war was won by none of the artists, describing the beef as a wrestling match level mud-slinging aimed at takedown of women and children. He further criticized the fans for being a part of hip hop’s toxic culture before claiming that the genre is truly dead. This take has triggered mixed reactions among fans.
Questlove (of the Roots) speaks on the Kendrick Lamar & Drake beef, says Hip-Hop is dead 🤔
“Nobody Won The War… This is a wrestling match [to takedown] by any means necessary — women & children be damned.”
“Same audience wanting bl*od will soon put up 'R.I.P' posts like they… pic.twitter.com/pNnlyf4nD0
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) May 8, 2024
Victony to collaborate with Asake on new single, “Stubborn”.
After the release of “Everything”, Nigerian hitmaker, Victony is set to hit the streets with a new single ahead of his upcoming album. The artist has confirmed that his second song of the year, “Stubborn” which features YBNL star, Asake will be released tomorrow, May 10th. The duo, though different with their styles, are makers of lyrical and melodic music and as such, this upcoming release has in fact fuelled major excitement among Nigerians who believe that both artists will score a hit with this collaboration.
New Victony and Asake tonight.
"Stubborn."
Can't wait, I swear. pic.twitter.com/mUxdneq6NQ
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 9, 2024
Olaolu Slawn is set to design the 2024 English FA Cup trophy.
British-Nigerian artist and designer, Olaolu Slawn has been an iconic figure propagating Nigerian culture and art in London. With his works which include art canvases, spray painting, caricature and murals, he has worked with big brands like Louis Vuitton, Alfa Romeo, British Vogue, Rolex and BRIT award. He is now set to design the 2024 FA cup trophy. Despite his antics and reservations about art, there is no doubt that Slawn has been a major cultural influence.
Slawn will design the 2024 FA Cup trophy 🇳🇬
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) May 9, 2024
Central Cee teases new single, to be released on May 10th.
UK rapper, Central Cee has been on a historic run. After last year’s “Sprinter” with Dave which was one of the most streamed songs in the world and a collaboration with J. Cole off his surprise album, “Might Delete Later”, Central Cee is set to release a new single on May 10th. While the title of the song remains unknown, a short snippet was released on social media, where the rapper was seen flowing to a Grimes beat with the caption, “Tomorrow, Haha”.
NEW CENTRAL CEE
TOMORROW 8PM 🚨 pic.twitter.com/LcRlmKHYAx
— UK Rap Daily (@UKRapDaily) May 8, 2024
