It’s been a memorable summer for The Script as they’ve been busy taking their Greatest Hits tour around the UK and Ireland, with highlights including huge shows at London’s O2, Edinburgh Castle and Dublin’s 3Arena. In Dublin they premiered the new song ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’, which received a rapturous reception on the night and resulted in fans flooding the band’s social media account to ask when the song would be released. Now the day is finally here as The Script release ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’.
The power of positivity that surges through The Script’s lyrics is a huge part of their appeal, and it’s something that ‘Dare You To Doubt Me’ has in abundance. The message is simple: if someone doubts you, don’t be disheartened – stay determined, do your best, and you’ll prove them wrong. It’s set to music which is just as uplifting, with Danny O’Donoghue’s soaring hook and feelgood flow complemented by rousing trumpets and sparkling piano.
Danny says, “With everything going on in the world we want to spread a positive message that no matter how hard things are, we’ll all come out the other end bigger, better and stronger. Don’t think so? Well, I dare you to doubt me!”
Danny and bandmate Mark Sheehan wrote ‘Dare You Doubt Me’ around the opening days of this summer’s arena tour, with co-writers and regular collaborators Jimbo Barry and David Lucius King as well as Toby Gad (John Legend’s ‘All Of Me’, Beyoncé’s ‘If I Were A Boy’). It was subsequently produced by Jimbo Barry, Danny and Mark.
The Script will return to the road later this month for shows in Australia and Asia before they tour Europe in November. Please see their website for a full list of dates and ticket information.
Louis Tomlinson triumphantly returns with the first single ‘Bigger Than Me’, taken from his forthcoming second album, ‘Faith In The Future’ that will be released on 11th November 2022.
The record is the first new music from Louis since the release of his million selling debut solo album ‘Walls’ in 2020. Written by Louis, Rob Harvey and Red Triangle, and produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975 and Wolf Alice), ‘Bigger Than Me is an impassioned pop song with a gargantuan and emotional chorus.
“It was my first moment of excitement making this record, and where it felt we were on to something which honours the live show” Louis says.
“I’ve always strived to be a very normal, humble person in this life, but there’s a line to that and a responsibility that comes from being in this position. I realised from doing those live shows what it means to my fans and how everything I do is bigger than me. It’s almost a coming of age for myself and putting opinions about myself to the back of my mind and thinking about what it potentially means for other people.“
‘Bigger Than Me’ is taken from the upcoming album ‘Faith In The Future’. Louis announced the album yesterday and it is available for pre-order now here:
Alongside Crossey, Louis has collaborated on the upcoming album with celebrated names such as Rob Harvey, Dan Grech (The Killers, The Vaccines, Halsey), Nico Rebscher (Alice Merton), Joe Cross (Courteeners), and Hurts frontman Theo Hutchcraft. Whilst recording the album, Louis had a core aim: to produce a collection of songs befitting an anthemic live show — a task he’s risen to with aplomb.
In 2021, Louis was listed in the Guinness Book Of World Records for breaking the record for the most livestreamed concert by a solo male artist. Louis hosted one of the biggest live stream concert events of 2020, selling over 160,000 tickets to fans in over 110 countries and raising funds for several important charities and touring crew affected by the pandemic.
Louis is currently travelling the globe with his massive sold out World Tour which has so far visited UK, Europe, USA and South America. The tour has included 19 sold out arena dates in Latin America, a sell out night at London’s Wembley Arena and a highly emotional homecoming concert at The Dome in Louis’s home town of Doncaster. The tour recently visited Asia and Australia for nine more sell out shows. In total the tour has sold a phenomenal 500,000 tickets globally and will finish this Saturday with a sold out Stadium show at Milan’s Ippodromo Snai San Siro.
He also recently held the return of his highly successful festival ‘Away From Home’. Following the huge success of the festival’s 2021 debut, the 2022 one day festival was staged at the stunning Marenostrum Fuengirola, Malaga Spain, hosting 18,000 fans this month.
Conceived and curated by Louis himself, the festival was designed to shine a light on new British talent. This year the event sold out in just 24 hours and featured a stellar line-up including English Indie-rock band The Vaccines and Madrid based Indie band Hinds, alongside Sun Room and Northern British Alt-punk band Stone. Louis also performed a full special headline set to close out the day. The 2021 bill included Essex punk band Bilk and Scottish No.1 album seller The Snuts.
Louis’s million selling smash debut solo album ‘Walls’ hit Top 4 in the UK and Top 10 in the USA, with Louis picking up the Best Song Award at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards for ‘Two Of Us’, and an iHeart Award for ‘Best Solo Breakout’. He also won an EMA Award for ‘Best UK & Ireland Act’ in 2017, and ‘Artist Of The Summer’ in Philly radio station 96.5 TDY’s annual awards.
Kapuso singer-songwriter and the original vocalist of ‘Orange and Lemons’ Mcoy Fundales releases a new single “Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw,” under AltG Records, a sublabel of GMA Music.
The song was earlier composed by Mcoy as a theme song for GMA’s romantic comedy series ‘Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw’ in 2018. Back then, the song was made up of only one stanza and chorus. But after sometime, he decided to finish it. “I want to put another stanza, arrange and record it properly. Nandoon kasi ako sa point na naghahalughog ako ng mga unfinished song ko. I want to finish them for posterity and ito yung inuna ko,” Mcoy revealed.
‘Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw,’ which is produced by Kedy Sanchez, A&R Manager of GMA Music, is about the serendipity of falling in love and instantly knowing that the person is meant for you.
Mcoy is ecstatic that his single is finally out this year, “I’m happy to release this song because this is close to my heart and I have been thinking of releasing this for quite some time now. This song could have been released probably a year ago if not for the pandemic.”
Aside from this, he is also planning to release an album, “So far I have already recorded two singles for AltG Records and I already have two more ready. An album is possible if I will be able to write, prepare and record around two more songs.”
Meanwhile, Mcoy is happy to be able to juggle being a songwriter and scriptwriter at the same time, “Writing for TV and movies is still my main focus now but music will always be with me. I can always write songs, either for myself or for another artist, or for projects. I am privileged to be able to record and release singles for AltG Records.” At present, he is one of the writers of ‘Pepito Manaloto,’ ‘Bubble Gang,’ and ‘All-Out Sundays.’ Catch ‘Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw,’ now available on all digital streaming platforms worldwide.
Gearing up to make another massive statement, global mega-star DJ Khaled will unveil one of the biggest hip-hop releases of 2022 and his anxiously awaited thirteenth full-length studio album, GOD DID, on Friday August 26, 2022 via We The Best Music Group/Epic Records. Pre-order/pre-save—HERE.
Setting the stage for the record in the biggest way possible (the only way he knows how!), he will share the first single and music video “Staying Alive” [feat. Drake & Lil Baby] on this Friday August 5, 2022. Pre-order/pre-save HERE. Of course, it continues a legendary series of collaborations with Drake, including the triple-platinum “POPSTAR,” triple-platinum “For Free,” platinum “GREECE,” and gold-certified bangers—“To The Max,” “I’m On One” [feat. Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne], “No New Friends” [feat. Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne], and more. Meanwhile, it also extends an important creative partnership with Lil Baby, spanning the triple-platinum “Every Chance I Get” [feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk] and platinum “You Stay” [feat. Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby, & J Balvin]. However, this marks the first time he’s dropped a track with both Drake and Lil Baby!
The anthem king has returned with GOD DID, and he delivers his biggest, boldest, and best body of work to date.
He’s kept very busy throughout 2022. He made headlines with an appearance on stage at the Academy® Awards where he opened up the show, and he notably received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also ignited the NBA All-Star halftime show with a star-studded performance that had the ground chanting every word. Plus, he served as a presenter, twice, at the Billboard Music Awards.
Last year, Khaled unleashed his twelfth full-length album, KHALED KHALED [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records]. It arrived as his third #1 debut on the Billboard Top 200, sixth #1 on the Top Rap Albums Chart, and fourth #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. It also reached platinum status.
Get ready for more from Khaled. Two words say it all, GOD DID.
Beakout global superstar Bella Poarch releases her highly anticipated debut EP Dolls via Warner Records. Listen to it here! As a lifelong musician, Bella has been working on her EP for over a year alongside frequent collaborator, producer, and fellow Warner Records artist Sub Urban. The EP includes previously released tracks, “Build A Bitch,” “Inferno,” and most recently, “Dolls.” The EP also features her new single “Living Hell,” plus “Villain,” and “No Man’s Land (feat. Grimes).” “No Man’s Land” reunites Bella with Grimes, who had previously appeared in Bella’s epic music video for “Dolls.”
Of her debut EP, Bella shared, “I’m really excited to release my first EP after starting this journey during lockdown. Dolls is my personal story of challenges and growth over time that I hope my fans can relate to.”
In tandem with the EP release, Bella also shared the official video for her new, deeply emotional and personal single, “Living Hell” from the EP. Watch here! Throughout the song, Bella takes back control of her narrative to let go of the pain that has been holding her prisoner and to develop the courage to reclaim her power. Conceptualized by Bella herself, she reteamed with director Andrew Donoho (“Build a Bitch” and “Dolls”) to create a visual to match the track. In the powerful video, Bella is trapped in a room much like she was during her childhood. Throughout, Bella sees her younger self and comes to the realization that the pain inflicted on her as a child no longer defines her life.
Dolls serves as Bella’s first full body of work, following a handful of wildly acclaimed singles. Bella first broke onto the music scene in early 2021 when she released her debut single “Build a Bitch.” Upon its release, the music video for the song hit #1 on the Global and U.S. YouTube video charts, marking the biggest debut ever for a new artist with over 410 million views to date. The platinum single is rapidly approaching 1 billion global streams.
Bella Poarch is a Filipina-American singer and songwriter who served in the military as a teenager and has been quickly rising since breaking out on TikTok in 2020. Her video ‘M to the B’ hit 50 million likes on TikTok, becoming the first in history to do so. With TikTok’s most liked video of all time, Bella is the #3 most-followed creator on the platform and the #1 Asian-American influencer in the world with more than 90 million followers.
Bella was recently named to the 2022 Gold House A100 List, aiming to uplift and invest in the AAPI community and its future.
With almost two decades of amazing moments and commendable music, All Time Low truly gifted the music world with the best and most iconic hits.
As we narrow down to five days before the American pop punk bank returns to the Philippines for ALL TIME LOW LIVE IN MANILAat the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 15, we rundown some songs from the two-decade-long discography of the band.
#1 “Dear Maria, Count Me In”
One of the most notable songs of All Time Low, “Dear Maria, Count Me In” has been proclaimed as a pop-punk classic. The song from the studio album So Wrong, It’s Right earned a double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
#2 “Weightless”
Another classic from All Time Low, “Weightless” is the lead single of the band’s third studio album Nothing Personal. Even after more than a decade since its release, the song continues to resonate with people of all generations, especially with those who feel stuck.
Maybe it’s not my weekend but it’s gonna be my year And I’m so sick of watching while the minutes pass as I go nowhere And this is my reaction to everything I fear ‘Cause I’ve been going crazy, I don’t wanna waste another minute here
Weightless by All Time Low
“Weightless” earned a gold certification from the RIAA.
#3 “Monsters”
“Monsters” marked milestones in All Time Low’s career as it gave the band its first number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and its highest chart position on Billboard Hot 100. The song is a collaboration between All Time Low and Blackbear. The band also tapped Demi Lovato as a featuring artist for the re-release of the track.
#4 “Once In A Lifetime”
Aside from tracks from their critically acclaimed album Wake Up, Sunshine, fans of All Time Low in the Philippines can look forward to the debut of their single, “Once In A Lifetime”, released in 2021. The song was the first single of the band following the release of the Wake Up, Sunshine album.
#5 “PMA (Post Modern Anxiety)”
“PMA”, which stands for Post Modern Anxiety, saw All Time Low collaborate with English indie rock band Pale Waves. With its vulnerable and relatable lyrics that echo the period of uncertainty during the time of the pandemic, while providing self-assurance and “the promise of safety in the shared experience, the understanding we’re all living it together.”
Independent singer-songwriter Nikki Nava to release a new single that will give you that summer feeling in this rainy season!
After years since the release of Secrets and Emergency Room, independent singer-songwriter Nikki Nava returns with her newest single, Ephemeral.
Photo by Belle Dinglasa
Ephemeral offers a refreshing and infectious upbeat vibe that will take listeners back to a nostalgic summer. Featuring a spirited production with the help of a full band, Nikki Nava’s new single is a slight deviation from her previous works that are minimalist in structure, only consisting of delicate vocals and an electric guitar accompaniment.
While it may sound like a perfect summer pick-me-upper, the song unveils an irrepressible melancholy with Nikki Nava’s tuneful storytelling and creative lyricism.
Ephemeral is a dreamy recollection of our short-lived connections. But unlike most endings with goodbye as the last word spoken, the song finishes with a hopeful wish to meet again whenever fate permits. Ephemeral will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Youtube Music, and other digital music streaming platforms starting August 12.
Nikki Nava, together with Funkybeat Entertainment, will be holding a video and merch launch party for Ephemeral on August 19, 9 p.m., at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong. Joining Nikki Nava for this night of music are Filipino artists Coeli, ToneeJay, The Ridleys, and Leanne and Naara.
Ephemeral will be released under Wide Eyed Records Manila.
Captured by Danielle Nava
EPHEMERAL Nikki Nava
They’re closing down the bar Where we first met They’ll turn it into dust And powdered dreams Of when I sang to you and nobody cared And when I learned your familiar name
I’d suppose I write it down So I won’ t forget It’s only what I have Of our history Cause all the science, and the math grew old But all our traces live in literature
And so I’ll get by Hibernating And watch all my friends Go on chasing Supposed ends of their strings
Interlude
Now all the lights go down in 1,2,3 Whatever happened then What’s meant to be? But now whose empty hands I’d rather hold If it’s not yours then, then what’s the point
And so I’ll get by
Hibernating And watch all my friends Go on chasing
And I’ll still look out for your face In case we meet again At a different restaurant Hopefully you’re on your own
About the artist
Nikki Nava is an independent singer-songwriter, visual artist, and graphic designer from Manila, Philippines.
In 2018, she released her first proper single “Secrets” which garnered positive reviews from listeners, musicians, and as well as music critics. The song was also featured under Spotify’s Philippines Viral 50 and peaked at number five.
In contrast to her notable dreamy sound interlaced with ethereal vocals, her lyricism and storytelling are deeply rooted in real-life encounters.
In August 2022, she’s set to release her most-awaited comeback single, Ephemeral.
3x GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified superstar Lizzo has released her highly-anticipated new album, SPECIAL, available everywhere now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records HERE.
Produced by such award-winning hitmakers as Lizzo’s longtime collaborator Ricky Reed, Mark Ronson (Adele, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus), Max Martin (The Weeknd, Coldplay, Britney Spears) and Benny Blanco (Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5), SPECIAL includes new tracks “2 B Loved (Am I Ready),” and the uplifting title track “Special,” both available now at all DSPs and streaming services. This morning sees Lizzo introducing both songs with a celebratory live performance as part of NBC’s 2022 “Citi Concert Series on TODAY.” “Special” has already proven a worldwide fan favorite after Lizzo’s recent performances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (streaming HERE) and an unforgettable installment of Carpool Karaoke (streaming HERE) on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden, the latter of which amassed 1M views in the first 24 hours following its premiere last month and soon rose to #4 on YouTube’s “Trending” chart. Upcoming TV appearances also include a re-airing of her Saturday Night Live double duty on NBC tomorrow night (July 16th), and an interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen airing Monday, July 18th on Bravo.
SPECIAL also includes instant hit, the worldwide smash “About Damn Time,” currently #2 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” after lighting up TikTok with over 5M creates, hitting TikTok’s #1 overall sound in the US. With over 1 million units sold, “About Damn Time” is #1 at Top 40 radio and building #1 on Hot AC. On track to become Lizzo’s highest streaming song thus far, “About Damn Time” – which marks Lizzo’s fourth top 10 “Hot 100” hit, following “Truth Hurts” (which spent seven weeks at #1), “Good As Hell,” and “Rumors (Feat. Cardi B) – is joined by a dancefloor-inspired remix by German producer/DJ Purple Disco Machine, (streaming HERE) as well as an official music video now boasting over 57M views via YouTube HERE.
LIZZO
SPECIAL
(Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records)
TRACKLIST
The Sign
About Damn Time
Grrrls
2 B Loved (Am I Ready)
I Love You Bitch
Special
Break Up Twice
Everybody’s Gay
Naked
Birthday Girl
If You Love Me
Coldplay
Along with the eagerly-awaited release of SPECIAL, Lizzo is celebrating a whopping six Emmy Award nominations for her #1 Amazon Prime Video Reality TV series Watch Out For The Big Grrrls, streaming now via Prime Video. Nods include nominations in the Outstanding Competition Program, Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, and Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program categories. “We didn’t do this for awards, we did this for ourselves,” Lizzo writes in an Instagram post. “For the lives we touched making this… To shake up the industry… and show the world how BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED WE AREEEEE!”
Lizzo also recently earned worldwide applause for her dazzling live performance of “About Damn Time” kicking off last month’s 2022 BET Awards (streaming HERE). “It’s always a party when Lizzo is onstage,” raved Entertainment Tonight, “and she proved that once again on Sunday night. The singer brought the house down with an electrifying performance of her smash hit, ‘About Damn Time.’” “Kicking off the awards ceremony with an unbridled celebration…Lizzo did it all,” declared Billboard. “She rocked a disco-ball pantsuit, played her flute, showed off some flawless vocals, and participated in some top-notch choreography.” “It was Lizzo who truly stole the show,” wrote Vogue. “The singer brought over-the-top glamour to the event in a way that only she can.”
SPECIAL will be further celebrated by Lizzo’s biggest North American headline tour to date. The Special Tour gets underway September 23 at Sunrise, FL’s FLA Live Arena and then travels through mid-November. Support on all dates comes from special guest Latto. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit www.lizzomusic.com/tour.
After kickstarting their career as a global group selected by K-pop fans around the world, ENHYPEN achieved the “Million-Seller” title within a year of debut with 1st Studio Album DIMENSION : DILEMMA, released in October 2021, selling over 1.1M copies (as of October 2021) according to Korea’s Gaon Monthly Album Chart.
The record-breakers moved on to reach another milestone as 1st Studio Repackage Album DIMENSION : ANSWER, released in January 2022, became a “half-million seller” album with over 510,000 copies sold only in the first week of release.
ENHYPEN have solidified their status as the new destination for K-pop fans worldwide with the successful release of album after album. Armed with powerful music, next-level performances, and one of a kind visuals, they are now prepared to leave their mark and “wow” global audiences once again as the new powerhouse of K-pop.
ENHYPEN Prove They Are Worthy Of The Throne
Upon their debut in November 2020, ENHYPEN achieved the highest first week sales for a single album among K-pop groups to debut the same year with 1st Mini Album BORDER : DAY ONE. They continued their upward trajectory, breaking their own records with subsequent album releases and making waves as the breakout boyband to watch. In addition, they further solidified their status as the new destination for K-pop fans everywhere, taking home 14 trophies from major Korean award shows before their 2nd anniversary.
Through their appearance on Mnet’s ‘I-LAND,’ the seven members of ENHYPEN came together as one of a kind global rookies with a massive worldwide fanbase even prior to their debut. With the support and expertise of a major record label, the septet were bound for success from the start.
Ironically, however, a part of them felt as though their success wasn’t the result of their own efforts and capabilities. They had to overcome the pressures and responsibilities of living up to their coveted “Million-Seller” title and continue to show improvement as artists. Instead of giving into their doubts and anxieties, ENHYPEN come to the conclusion that they will prove for themselves that they truly deserve love and attention.
Through their previous ‘BORDER’ and ‘DIMENSION’ album series, the band came to realize their role and calling while connecting to a new world in which they faced an array of complex emotions. Now based on this awakening, MANIFESTO : DAY 1 paints a portrait of the boys confidently standing at the starting line to take control of their own life and connect with the future of their generation.
3rd Mini Album MANIFESTO : DAY 1
As a culmination of ENHYPEN’s reflections on their identity, MANIFESTO : DAY 1 is an album that portrays the story of seven boys paving their own path and taking the first step forward for their generation to follow in their footsteps. The previous ‘BORDER’ and ‘DIMENSION’ series told the story of young boys connecting to a new world for the very first time. They realized their new world past the border of the debut was even more complex and multidimensional than envisioned, and fell into a dilemma as they saw their desires collide.
Doubting the conventional standard of success stipulated by grown ups, the septet take their first leap forward to think for themselves and independently find the correct answers. As they begin their journey as authors and “protagonists” of their own narrative, the seven boys hold up their mics and declare to their peers—“We’ll take the lead forward. Come along with us.” They pass their mics, almost like a torch, to their fellow generation to set fire to a new beginning.
Through the teaser contents, the versatile visual talents reflect a sense of solid determination and compelling energy incomparable to their previous albums. The three different concept photos ‘D’, ‘J’ and ‘M’ each portray an individual story that is designed to piece together as one.
The septet’s newest album includes six tracks covering various genres: “WALK THE LINE”, “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)”, “ParadoXXX Invasion”, “TFW (That Feeling When)”, “SHOUT OUT” and “Foreshadow.” The lead single “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)” features ENHYPEN’s rapping, the first since their debut, and member JAKE participated in the writing of the lyrics for B-side track “SHOUT OUT”—a reflection of the band’s artistic and musical growth over the years.
Lead Single “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)”
The album’s lead single “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)” reflects ENHYPEN’s refusal to be hindered by the chaos of the world and unapologetically pave their own path that will eventually connect themselves with their generation in the future. Revealed through the lyrics, “I wanna stand on my own feet. Anything else is meaningless. Bring out my real voice. And draw our future,” this song is an ambitious declaration to begin living life on one’s own terms.
The performance for the track also focuses on expressing the course of finding one’s true self in a lively and free-spirited manner. While constantly shifting formations as the track progresses, the septet dominate the stage with a raw and powerful, yet perfectly synchronized performance. Key details in the choreography, such as the “mic check” and “mic pass” dance, cleverly highlight the “mic”, which pulls together ENHYPEN’s unequaled performance.
Backed by an energetic Hip-Hop sound, the accompanying music video unravels a movie-like sequence of scenes where the members are caught in their emotions or showing off their dynamic performance. ENHYPEN, dressed in pilot jumpsuits, make their way through the open runway heralding their bright future ahead. The trendy pops of color and large-scale outdoor sets reflect the boys’ spirit and confidence which capture the attention of the viewers throughout.
Evolving from “New K-Pop Destination” to the “New Powerhouse of K-pop”
As rising authentic storytellers, ENHYPEN expand their idea of “connection” they have thoughtfully built through the ‘BORDER’ and ‘DIMENSION’ album series. The septet once expressed their complex emotions facing a new world for the very first time. Now, they are set out to take control and become pioneers of their own narrative.
Revealing a rebranding logo trailer that redefines ENHYPEN’s meaning of “connection” to start, the band organically weaves a powerful and generationally relevant message into the story behind each visual content to craft a monumental addition to their discography.
Rooted in ENHYPEN’s internal struggles in the real world as they enter the trajectory of success, this album not only captures their advancement as artists, but also leads them to a new starting line. They sing of their transition from a group that was “made” to a group that “makes” a name for themselves—a story that naturally resonates with their generation beyond the premise of the album.
To top it off, ENHYPEN exude their charms and versatility showcased through their mesmerizing visuals and energetic performances that are sure to capture the hearts of K-pop fans everywhere.
ENHYPEN broke out into the global K-pop scene achieving the “Million-Seller” title with a single album within a year of debut as well as notable success on major global music charts. With ever-evolving music, performances, and visuals as their source of power, your new K-pop destination ENHYPEN is now set out to become the new powerhouse of K-pop.
TRACKLIST
WALK THE LINE
“WALK THE LINE” is a Hip-Hop track that opens the album with its 808 bass and powerful guitar distortion sounds. It encompasses a dual meaning of “walking along the line” and “staying in line/not crossing the line.” Applying a strikethrough across “Intro : Walk the Line”, the opening track of ENHYPEN’s debut album BORDER : DAY ONE of the same title, expresses refusal of existing rules and determination to cross over to a world of one’s own. While “Intro : Walk the Line” sang of the joy standing at the border of one’s dream world, “WALK THE LINE” illustrates the boys’ determination to connect to those around them within the newly drawn lines of this world. The members’ narration spoken in three different languages leaves a lasting impression and raises anticipation for the remainder of the album.
Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)
“Future Perfect (Pass the MIC)” is a Chicago Drill Hip-Hop track which is a relatively unfamiliar genre within the K-pop scene. The seven boys, who now realize their role and calling, declare to their peers “We’ll take the lead forward. Come along with us.” The boys deliver a powerfully resonant message—“Instead of using our abilities for our own good, we will use it to lift the voices of those around us.”—to reflect their unyielding resolution. ENHYPEN take on the challenge of rapping for the first time since their debut which maximizes the intensity of the track.
ParadoXXX Invasion
“ParadoXXX Invasion” is characterized by an old school Hip-Hop sound that was popular in the early 2000s. The lyrics declaring “This world filled with contradiction, [we] crash into it again and again. We are free, [the] illogic is logic” act as a bold statement aimed at the grown ups who underestimate them as mere childish teens. A catchy melody accompanied by the groovy vocals of the members is sure to be an earworm.
TFW (That Feeling When)
“TFW (That Feeling When)” is a continuation of ENHYPEN’s signature Soft Pop Rock sound following “Polaroid Love” and “Not For Sale.” ‘TFW’ is an acronym commonly used on social media to provide context or commentary for images with an emotional attachment, such as adorable pets, beautiful ocean views, etc. This song reflects ‘that feeling when’ you’re reminded of a loved one while looking at a photo that puts a smile on your face. The delicate nature of the lyrics enhances the romantic mood of the track that is perfect to listen to on a cool summer night.
SHOUT OUT
With the combination of electric guitar distortion and bass sounds, “SHOUT OUT” is an Alternative Rock track that is sure to get hearts pumping and become THE song fans jam along to at an ENHYPEN concert. Member JAKE participated in the writing of the lyrics which illustrate the excitement and thrill of shouting out for the very first time that “I” am the subject of this world. This track acts as a ‘shout out’ to their peers who have helped them gain the confidence to “shake up this world, louder and louder.”
Foreshadow
“Foreshadow” is an Electropop track characterized by its psychedelic sidechaining technique fuzed with a unique groove. The overall mood of the track is dark, but it is juxtaposed by the melody and lyrics which reflect the boys’ hopeful future as they move forward to the next chapter. The narration, spoken by all seven members in three different languages, is the key point to pay attention to.
Today, multi-Platinum and chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Lauv releases his new single and video “Kids Are Born Stars”, available everywhere now via Virgin Music Label and Artist Services. “Kids Are Born Stars” serves as the third single off of Lauv’s highly anticipated second full-length album, All 4 Nothing, set to be released on August 5th. The new music video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU as well as the Paramount Times Square billboards, and Lauv is also featured on today’s New Music Daily playlist with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “Kids Are Born Stars” follows previous song releases “26” and the stunning title track “All 4 Nothing (I’m So In Love)”, which is currently #22 at Top 40 Radio and climbing.
Directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Doja Cat), Lauv meets and connects with his younger self in the new video. On the inspiration behind the release, he shares, “When I started making this album, I was doing a lot of inner child meditation work and this song was me getting back in touch with my 8th grade self and giving him a little dose of confidence because Lord knows he would’ve needed it back then. As an adult I had lost touch with my sense of confidence too and making this song and the whole album helped me get back in touch with the person I really am.”
On his upcoming album, All 4 Nothing, Lauv expands his signature sound like never before. He focused on the storytelling and crafted an immersive and irresistible body of work steeped in moments of nostalgia, conflict, and ultimately, self-empowerment. He says, “My album ‘All 4 Nothing’ curates an energy of openness, wonder, and excitement, but also vulnerability and realness. I hope it opens up a vortex to something you haven’t felt in a while—a place where you can build yourself up from.”
She’s back! GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar Meghan Trainor has announced her anxiously awaited fourth full-length album,Takin’ It Back, arriving October 21st, 2022 via Epic Records. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
This time around, she made a conscious decision to hark back to the signature sound she introduced on her 2015 full-length debut, TITLE, and bring it forward to today.
About the album, Meghan said, “I tried to do the doo-wop feel I had at the beginning of my career, but the 2022 version of it. This is from the new Meghan who is a wife and mom with a baby. This is from me right now. I decided to give the people what they want, but with my spices added to it. I wanted to make my Title 2.0.”
To bring the record to life, she worked closely alongside a “core squad” of Gian Stone, Federico Vindver, Sean Douglas, and little brother Justin Trainor out of her own home studio. Musically, she integrates doo wop and classic harmonies into one anthem after another taking you through her journey into marriage, motherhood, and achieving a new level of confidence.
It’s embodied on the bold and bright new single “Bad For Me,” featuring Teddy Swims, out today. The track finds the powerhouse tapping into her doo wop roots once more with a whole lot of fresh fire. Throwback harmonies underline a simmering groove as she opens up lyrically. On the chorus, she urges, “Please don’t make promises that you can’t keep. Your best intentions end up hurting me.” Meanwhile, Teddy appears with a seismic and show-stopping vocal turn of his own. Together, they uplift the lyrics with undeniable energy.
Directed by Thom Kerr (Iggy Azalea, Kim Petras), the accompanying video finds Meghan and Teddy in a symbolic and surreal world full of flowers. As the video fluctuates between different landscapes, it showcases the journey that writing and recording this song has taken Meghan on. It’s one in which she has found light and new beginnings in distancing herself from toxic relationships. Listen/Watch HERE.
Regarding “Bad For Me,”Meghan commented, “My dad actually sent me Teddy’s video for ‘Broke’, and I’ve been so obsessed with him ever since. It’s a dream to record with someone who has that good of a voice, and he’s the sweetest guy ever. The song is a true story for me. It’s about how I stood up for myself and took a step back from a relationship that was hurting me more than anything. It’s hard to do, but I needed to in order to feel better.”
Get ready for more very soon as Meghan takes it back in 2022.
Today, GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer, Charlie Puth, joins forces with global superstar Jung Kook, of 21st-century pop icons BTS, for their highly anticipated new song “Left and Right (Feat. Jung Kook of BTS),” out now via Atlantic Records. Known for giving a glimpse of his creative process to his more than 16 million followers on TikTok, Puth has been teasing the track for months while fans speculated on the surprise collaboration. Click HERE to listen to the song in full.
Produced by Puth himself, “Left and Right” instantly captivates with its vibrant, funk-fueled sensibilities that effortlessly fuse the two hitmakers’ signature sounds. The highly infectious track notably ignites the duo’s creative collaboration after performing “We Don’t Talk Anymore” together at the 2018 MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards.
The song arrives alongside an official video, which was directed by Drew Kirsch. The playful visual humorously sees Puth and Jung Kook through a therapeutic fantasy to escape their own minds. Watch the video HERE.
“Left and Right” serves as the third single from Puth’s forthcoming deeply personal third studio album, CHARLIE, due later this year. After months of fan anticipation, he released his critically acclaimed first single from the album, “Light Switch,” in January 2022 which hit No. 1 on the Apple iTunes Pop Chart and has garnered more than 401 million streams globally and over 83 million views on YouTube. He recently appeared and performed the track on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and ELLEN, as well as the iHeart Awards, where he did a special dueling piano performance with EGOT John Legend. Puth also performed the track in addition to his other fan-favorite hits at this year’s iHeart Radio KIIS-FM Wango Tango, receiving the biggest response from the crowd of the evening. Following it up with an emotional and moving song “That’s Hilarious,” he has amassed over 99 million streams on Spotify.
GRAMMY-award winning, Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy-nominated visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Pharrell teamed up with GRAMMY award-winning artists Tyler, The Creator and 21 Savage to release their new single and video “Cash In Cash Out” via Columbia Records/Sony Music. This is the first collaboration for the trio.
First teased on May 31st on social media, the “Cash In Cash Out” single was produced by Pharrell, and composed by Pharrell, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph and Tyler Okonma. Lyrics by Pharrell Williams, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph and Tyler Okonma.
The video was directed by Francois Rousselet and executive produced by Jules De Chateleux of Division. Editing by Nicolas Larroquere, art direction by Morgan Seite. Electric Theatre Collective was the visual effects production company on the project with creative direction led by Phi Hollinger and Todd Tourso. Pharrell has launched an array of new merchandise designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market for “Cash In Cash Out” available now at https://shop.pharrellwilliams.com.
Sam Fischer has shared his compelling and emotive new single All My Loving, which is out now through RCA Records and follows his recent single Hopeless Romantic, hit song This City and duet with Demi Lovato What Other People Say.
All My Loving, co-written and produced with Steve Mac during the pandemic, is a soulful and heartfelt song about having an honest conversation with yourself to do better. It builds to a euphoric and passionate chorus of declarations that showcase Sam’s powerful vocals. Sam says;
“All My Loving was written with living legend and pop god, Steve Mac, in the middle of the pandemic over zoom, so anything but a big banging pop song about love was not going to be possible. The song itself came from the phrase “have an honest conversation with yourself Sam” being yelled at me. If you were in any relationship throughout the last few years you’re lying if it wasn’t uniquely challenging at times. My issue is it wasn’t a fair fight because I was absolutely the problem and also the one starting it. So, this song is both a banger and a big statement.”
Sam’s debut single This Citycurrently stands at over 500 million worldwide streams and 4 million worldwide sales and stayed in the UK Top 20 for 11 weeks. The track is also double platinum in Australia, platinum in the UK and Gold in the US, New Zealand and Switzerland. Sam also performed the track on US TV, including Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and The Late Late Show with James Corden. His duet with Demi LovatoWhat Other People Say has sold over 1 million copies and saw him perform the track on Ellen alongside Demi Lovato. Earlier this year he completed his first live tours in the UK and US, including a packed-out London Garage performance, and recently supported Ashe on tour in the UK and Europe.
Australian born Sam Fischer first introduced himself with his Not A Hobby EP and has achieved well deserved attention since for his heartfelt songs. Touring North America with his friend Lewis Capaldi, he wowed crowds with his buoyant personality and pure love and talent for song-writing. Now based between LA and London, he not only has received acclaim for his own work, but he continues to solidify his spot as one of the hottest current writers, having worked with global pop superstars including Ciara, Cat Burns, Lennon Stella, Louis Tomlinson, Elle King, Jessie J, Virginia To Vegas and many more.
However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Sam, who endured his own heartache to achieve his dreams. With the promise of a recording contract in the bag, he set off to LA only for the deal to be pulled away. After months of couch-surfing, he finally and deservedly received his break with This City and project Homework, which has been just the start of an exciting new chapter in Sam’s career with lots more still to come.
Today, critically lauded artist Joji has released his first new music since his sophomore album, Nectar, came out in 2020. Entitled “Glimpse Of Us,” the stripped-down piano ballad – released by acclaimed music collective 88rising – is a tender and lovelorn remembrance of a past relationship. Anchored by one of the most commanding choruses Joji has ever written and sung, “Glimpse Of Us” is at once new but familiar, showcasing Joji’s incredible vocal range and melancholic delivery. Listen HERE. Watch the video HERE.
A music video for the track also premiered today. Directed by Dan Streit (Brockhampton, Charli XCX, Diplo), the docu-style edit offers a sharp contrast to the elegiac ballad. All captured by one enigmatic figure behind the camera, the video depicts a day in the life through various acts of delinquency and sowing chaos.
The release of “Glimpse Of Us” follows Joji‘s debut at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – one of the weekends’ most highly-anticipated and talked-about performances. As such, Joji is announcing his full North American SMITHEREENS TOUR for this Fall. All tour dates are below. Tickets for these shows go on-sale next Thursday, June 16, at 10 AM local time in each market. Joji will also be making appearances at a number of festivals this year, including Governors Ball Music Festival this weekend, Day N Vegas, and a special DJ set (as Yebi Labs) at this year’s Head In The Clouds Festival by 88rising, taking place August 20-21 in Pasadena, CA.
The Japan-born singer and producer Joji is one of the world’s most enthralling artists with over 7 billion streams to date. Joji’s sophomore album, Nectar, debuted at #1 on Spotify’s inaugural US Weekly Top 50 Albums chart, #1 on Billboard’s Independent albums chart, and #3 on the Billboard 200. Nectar debuted at #1 in Australia and in the top 10 in New Zealand, Canada, UK, and Norway. Joji also earned his highest-ever debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with the RIAA-certified Gold song “Run,” and his national television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
