Gaga has replaced the electronic energy from the original rendition of “Born This Way” and swapped it out for a country twang vibe. And you want to know something? It’s even better! What do you think?
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Music video: Big Sean – “My Last” (Featuring Chris Brown)
It’s been a long time coming for Big Sean. He started his rap career back in 2007 when he released his first mixtape Finally Famous Vol. 1: The Mixtape and signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. Since then he’s dropped two more mixtapes, became a Def Jam Recordings player and now he’s nearly ready to share with the world his first full-length album. Finally Famous: The Album is expected to release May 3. Here’s the first single off the record; it’s called “My Last”, features vocals from Chris Brown, and is produced by No I.D. Download it at iTunes here.
Mixtape: Pusha T – Fear of God
If you haven’t heard of Pusha T it’s about time you figure out why he’s the hottest up-and-coming rapper out there right now. He’s one half of Clipse and he’s the newest member of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music family. Recently he’s been featured on West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy showcasing his skills on tracks like “Runaway” and “So Appalled.” It’s time for him to shine on his own, and so he’s finally released his much anticipated mixtape Fear of God. The 13-track collection plays very much like an EP and features artists Kanye West, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, and Kevin Cossom. On the production side, Pusha’s teamed with West, The Neptunes, Hit-Boy, Tha Bizness, Nottz, and The Inkredibles.
Download the free mixtape right here. Look after the break for the album art and track listing.
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Matthew Morrison teams up with ‘Glee’ guest Gwyneth Paltrow for his debut album
Will Schuester and Holly Holliday are going to bring their Gleeful chemistry to Matt Morrison’s upcoming debut album. They will perform a duet covering the classic Judy Garland song “Over the Rainbow.” Gleeks know that Morrison as Mr. Shue performed this song with Mark Salling (Puck) in the season one finale. He also happened to use this song when he auditioned for the show. “People kind of know me for that song now,” says Morrison. “I wanted to do a duet with a female. I thought that was a good song to do, and we really did a different arrangement of it. It’s a lot of strings, and it’s beautiful.”
Morrison’s self-titled album drops May 10. Get a taste of what to expect by listening to the lead single “Summer Rain.”
[Via EW]
“Till The World Ends” gets a modern rock twist
YouTuber Jimmy Wong struts his musical abilities to give Britney Spears’ latest single “Till The World Ends” a modern rock twist it was born to find. Jimmy performs the vocals, MIDI keyboards, guitar, drums, tambourine and claps, adds kick drum and snare hits to the mix, and brings it all together in this highly entertaining video. This talent deserves some props; head over to Jimmy’s YouTube channel and see what else he’s been up to. His Super Mario Bros. a capella cover and Asians in the library reaction song are instant hits.
Music video: The Black Eyed Peas – “Just Can’t Get Enough”
Here’s the latest music video from The Black Eyed Peas. This is the second clip off the Peas’ record The Beginning; it follows the video for “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Interestingly, this video was shot in Japan one week before the earthquake and tsunami took place there. The Peas made sure to regard the matter in the opening and closing of the video. Before it starts a message reads, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you.” At the end it advises viewers to text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to support relief efforts.
Fergie explains what the video is about but her words–like the video–get lost in the disaster that occurred. “It was the easiest video I ever shot because it was us living our lives. I love that it’s showing a true perspective of how it can sometimes be lonely on the road away from our loved ones. It also demonstrates the love and connection we have with Japan. Our heart goes out to all of the Japanese people who have been affected by this natural disaster.”
[Via Dipdive]
Good Charlotte brings back ‘Double Dare’ in their new music video
Good Charlotte teamed with Funny or Die to turn their new music video into a nostalgic hit. “Last Night,” a cut off their latest record Cardiology, was filmed on the Family Double Dare set and features the Nickelodeon game show’s host Marc Summers. I really miss all those wacky and messy competitions; let’s hope that Nick has plans to re-air some of the classic episodes later this fall.
[Via EW]
Kanye West to perform at SxSW later this week
If you couldn’t pick up on the not-so-subtle hint in this cryptic teaser released in late February, the exciting news has been made official today: Kanye West will perform at the South by Southwest music festival. The last time West made an appearance at the Austin, Texas event was back in 2009 when he took the stage at the Fader Fort venue with G.O.O.D. Music artists Mr. Hudson, Consequence, and Big Sean. This year he’ll be performing at the VEVO Power Station. Guests have not been revealed, but you can expect featured artists on Ye’s latest album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to tag along (Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Rick Ross please!). It all goes down Saturday, March 19 at midnight. If you’re not at the event don’t fret–it will stream live online so make sure to check back here for the link.
[Via Idolator]
Lupe Fiasco’s LASERS out now
After warring with his record label Atlantic Records, rapper Lupe Fiasco has finally managed to release his third studio album LASERS. The 12-track album features singles Words I Never Said and The Show Goes On. iTunes is selling the record for $10.99 and a $13.99 deluxe version which includes “I’m Beamin'”, the Matthew Santos assisted “Shining Down”, and two music videos (“I’m Beamin’” & “The Show Goes On“). John Legend, Trey Songz, and Skylar Grey are among the featured artists.
Music video: Sara Bareilles – “Uncharted”
Everybody loves Sara Bareilles. Why? Because she’s brilliantly talented, has a wonderful voice, and she happens to be super cute. However, if you think you’ll be watching her perform in this followup music video to her first Kaleidoscope Heart single “King of Anything” you’re sorely mistaken. Though she does make a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance at the very end of the clip, the video for “Uncharted” stars countless celebrities mouthing the words to the catchy tune. You’ll spot (Professor) Ben Folds, Josh Groban, Pharrell Williams, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, and YouTube lip-syncing sensation Keenan Cahill, among many others. Go on, mash play and sing along!
Music video: Lady Gaga – “Born This Way”
Somehow, someway Lady Gaga manages to top herself when it comes to making music videos. As you would expect, this seven minute tale wraps together the lead single off her second album and a story about rebirth including the opening “Manifesto of Mother Monster” backed by Bernard Herrmann’s Vertigo theme. It gets weird when Gaga starts giving birth to slimy versions of herself, but things start to stabilize when the catchy track begins to play about two-and-a-half minutes in. Grab some popcorn, turn up the volume, and enjoy Mother Monster’s latest and greatest. And FYI–she’s planning to release a second video featuring an acoustic version of the song.
Single: Matthew Morrison – “Summer Rain”
Shortly after teasing his upcoming debut solo album, Glee star Matthew Morrison finally made it official by appearing on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show and playing the record’s lead single “Summer Rain.” You don’t have to over analyze the song’s lyrics to understand that it’s all about having sex on a rooftop in the rain. “Who needs lovers’ lane? Right up on this rooftop, let’s make love in the summer rain,” croons Morrison whose unique but conventional voice might just give him an edge when the album drops later this year.
[Via RyanSeacrest]