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08-07-2025
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J-Hope and GloRilla Flee the Scene on New Song ‘Killin' It Girl'
BTS' J-Hope is back with another new single, 'Killin' It Girl,' featuring a guest verse from Memphis rapper GloRilla. Produced by Cirkut, Inverness, and Blake Slatkin the track starts off with a spare but propulsive beat that eventually opens up on the chorus with big pop synths. J-Hope delivers a verse filled with dumbstruck devotion — 'Looking like a twenty from Korea to Miami/Oh, I wanna get with you in the worst way' — while GloRilla breezes through self-assured bars like, 'Murder for hire, Mike Glo Myers/Keep my foot up on they necks and my heels high/Might take your man and tell you go take it to trial.' More from Rolling Stone Hometown Heroes and Cross-Genre Icons: Seven Takeaways from Roots Picnic 2025 Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, Teyana Taylor Among Performers at 2025 BET Awards J-Hope Previews 'Hope on the Stage' Grand Finale in Concert Film Trailer 'Killin' It Girl' also arrives with a music video directed by Cody Critcheloe. While J-Hope and Glo clearly had to film their parts in two different places, both appear in the clip, with a black cat providing the link between the two locales. This is the fourth single J-Hope has released this year, following 'LV Bag' with Don Toliver, Speedy, and Pharrell, 'Sweet Dreams' with Miguel, and 'Mona Lisa.' The flood of new music comes after J-Hope completed his mandatory military service in South Korea last October. As for GloRilla, she dropped her debut album Glorious last October, and since then she's shared one new solo single 'Type.' She's featured on new tracks by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Gelo, Jorjiana. In an interview with Rolling Stone back in March, J-Hope spoke about how his time in the service allowed him to seek out new influences. 'I think the period of rest that naturally came with the situation actually became an opportunity for more exploration,' he said. 'I found a lot of new inspiration and got to spend much time thinking about the future. I also started making plans for what I want to do once I complete my military service.' Before his enlistment, J-Hope released his debut solo album, Jack in the Box, while back in March 2024, he shared a few extra songs on the Hope on the Street Vol. 1 EP. As for BTS, nearly every member of the group has completed their mandatory military service. Earlier this week, Jimin, Jungkook, RM, and V all received their discharge orders, joining J-Hope and Jin, who completed their service lat year. Only Suga still has some time left, but he's set to be discharged later this month. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
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26-06-2025
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Royel Otis Set August Release for Second Album ‘Hickey'
Indie-pop duo Royel Otis have confirmed their hotly anticipated sophomore album Hickey will arrive on Aug. 22 via OURNESS/Capitol Records. The follow-up to their breakthrough debut Pratts & Pain (2024), Hickey was officially announced on June 24. The album features the single 'Moody,' which was first released on May 9 and teased during a sold-out show in Los Angeles. The track marks a confident return that showcases their distinctive blend of dream-pop hooks, jangly guitars, and melancholic lyricism. More from Billboard Turnstile Soundtrack New Taco Bell Commercial Featuring Tony Hawk Slick Rick Releases Cinematic 'VICTORY' Short Film Starring Nas, Idris Elba & Giggs Tyler, The Creator Hates Your New Podcast: 'We Need Electricians' According to Sydney-based bandmates Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, the album's title was inspired by the emotional intensity of love itself. '…because love bites harder than any other emotion in the world,' they explained in a statement. The album's first single, 'Moody,' was co-written with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen and produced by Blake Slatkin, known for his work with Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, and Charli XCX. The track is 'about a girl,' they said simply, letting the emotionally-charged music speak for itself. However, the single has attracted some criticism for its lyrical content. The chorus line, 'My girl's a b–h when she's moody,' was flagged by fans and media outlets as potentially misogynistic. In a statement released via their legal team, Royel Otis responded: 'This song is written from a specific perspective, it is not intended to convey a broader view or standpoint about women in general. We apologise if anyone understood those lyrics otherwise.' Royel Otis first formed in 2019, releasing a series of EPs between 2021 and 2023 before issuing their debut album, Pratts & Pain in 2024. Though their 'Sofa King' track reached No. 12 on the Alternative Airplay chart in 2023, the band found widespread fame last year following their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Australian radio station triple j's Like a Version series. The cover topped the Alternative Airplay charts and also peaked at No. 41 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The group's penchant for covers was again felt when their SiriusXM session rendition of The Cranberries' 'Linger' was released, giving them their first appearance on the Hot 100 when it reached No. 94. In late 2024, the duo picked up four ARIA Awards from eight nominations, including Best Group and Best Rock Album. Producer Chris Collins also won for Best Produced Release and Best Engineered Release for Pratts & Pain. Royel Otis are continuing their global ascent in 2025. Following a string of sold-out shows in New York City, Austin, and at home in Sydney, they're heading to Europe for a series of major shows, including an appearance at Glastonbury Festival on June 29. From there, they'll kick off their 'meet me in the car' headline tour across North America. In a recent Rolling Stone AU/NZ interview, the band spoke candidly about their creative process. 'We'll start working on some stuff in early January,' Pavlovic said. 'We've got a little bit of time away to just work on some music. I don't know how anyone has an actual schedule or a routine of how they write songs. We just work together, bounce ideas off each other.' 'It's always different,' Maddell added. 'It's like building a cake.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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Royel Otis Announce New Album ‘hickey', Out This August
Sydney/Eora indie darlings Royel Otis are back to leave another mark — literally. The duo have just announced their second studio album hickey will land this August 22nd. Serving as the follow-up to their breakout 2024 debut LP PRATTS & PAIN, the new record continues their dreamy, guitar-laced signature sound, kicking off with previously released lead single 'moody', produced by longtime collaborator Blake Slatkin. So, why hickey? According to the band, 'because love bites harder than any other emotion in the world'. It's been a whirlwind year for the duo, who've spent 2024 levelling up in a big way. PRATTS & PAIN earned critical acclaim and streaming heat, while their viral Like A Version cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' absolutely dominated — climbing the charts, storming the internet, and landing them in the triple j Hottest 100. Off the back of that success, Royel Otis have played sold-out shows across Australia, the UK, Europe and the US, racked up millions of streams, and made high-profile appearances at Coachella, The Great Escape, and SXSW Austin. They were also recently nominated for an APRA Music Award, cementing their spot as one of the most exciting names in Australian indie right now. You can suss the full tracklist for hickey down below. 01. i hate this tune02. moody03. good times04. torn jeans05. come on home06. who's your boyfriend07. car08. shut up09. dancing with myself10. say something11. she's got a gun12. more to lose13. jazz burger triple j's Hottest 100 And Hottest 200 2024: The Complete List All The Winners At The 2024 ARIA Awards – Troye Sivan And Royel Otis Take Out Top Gongs Spotify Reveals The Aussie Tunes That Have Hit Hardest Globally In 2024 (So Far) The post Royel Otis Announce New Album 'hickey', Out This August appeared first on Music Feeds.
