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6 days ago
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Fred again.., Skepta & Denzel Curry Welcome Hanumankind to ‘Victory Lap Three'
Fred again.. is keeping his 'Victory Lap' series alive with another high-energy entry. The electronic producer and DJ has unveiled 'Victory Lap Three,' adding rising Desi hip-hop artist Hanumankind to a powerhouse lineup that already includes Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax and Denzel Curry. The latest remix follows a steady rollout of the series, which began on June 17 with the original 'Victory Lap' featuring Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax. More from Billboard Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy Jelly Roll Celebrated His 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Hosting Gig By Chokeslamming Logan Paul Through His Desk The follow-up arrived on July 9 with Florida rapper Denzel Curry bringing his signature rapid-fire flow to the track's bass-heavy production. Now, Hanumankind joins for the third iteration, delivering verses that highlight his growing international presence. Hanumankind, who went viral in late 2024 with his track 'Big Dawgs' and a remix featuring A$AP Rocky, continues his rise with standout bars on the new track. The Bengaluru-based rapper also references his Indian roots and global ambitions, bringing a unique perspective to the 'Victory Lap' project. Fans first speculated Hanumankind's involvement after a cryptic cut-off verse at the end of 'Victory Lap Two' hinted at another guest appearance. Online buzz suggests more MCs could join the expanding lineup, with listeners speculating that Danny Brown or Ski Mask the Slump God might feature on future versions. The 'Victory Lap' series has been praised for its genre-blending energy, fusing UK grime, U.S. rap, and Fred again..'s dynamic electronic production. Built around a playful Doechii sample and a propulsive bassline, each remix adds new dimensions while keeping the frenetic pace and party-ready vibe intact. Fred again.. has yet to confirm if additional versions of 'Victory Lap' are planned, but the series has already become a viral favorite. The producer's last full-length album, Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022), peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 in November 2022 and solidified his reputation as one of electronic music's most innovative voices. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
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10-07-2025
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Fred again.. Releases ‘Victory Lap' Remix Featuring Denzel Curry
Fred again.. is taking a metaphorical victory lap with the just released 'Victory Lap Two' edit of his June track, 'Victory Lap.' Out today (July 9), the remix features a new verse from Denzel Curry, who makes a fierce entry onto the track with rhymes about money, his mission and turning heads 'like The Exorcist.' Curry joins the tracks original guests Skepta and New Jersey-born rapper/producer streamer PlaqueBoyMax. Listen to 'Victory Lap Two' below. More from Billboard Shady Nasty, Fred again.. and KETTAMA Join Forces for 'Air Maxes' 'Pride & Prejudice' Film Soundtrack Bewitches the Charts With 20th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Jadakiss Reacts to Drake's 'What Did I Miss?': 'They Flip on You ... That's the Game We In' 'Victory Lap' was originally released on June 17 via an extended livestream from New York with Fred again.. and Skepta that was followed by a much-hyped pop-up show that sold out the Brooklyn Paramount and streamed to fans online via Twitch. The song marked Fred's first new music of 2025. In a post announcing the remix, the artist born Fred Gibson wrote 'Victory lappeddddd, denzel curry, the people spoke, and obviii we agreed, and then denzel spoke, and its sorta hard to speak after that,Victory Lap Two out today featuring big ultra himself.' Fred also shared an Instagram story with video of Curry recording his verse. In a post from last week, Fred also told the story of how the original track came to be, from production of the drums to Skepta getting on the track 'to skepta play[ing] it at Glastonbury. with 4 hours notice. oh man this s–t was just a joy. had to leave glasto for rehearsals at 5, i made a festival special edit in the car at like 7, sent skep an mp3, got home at 8.30, in time to make a cup of tea and switch on iplayer at 9 to watch skep close his set with it AREUCRAZY it never goes like that. one of the most satisfying moments ive had in music genuinely.' Fred again.. is currently on tour in Asia, with dates in Bali, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and Japan through the end of July. 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
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07-07-2025
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Shady Nasty, Fred again.. and KETTAMA Join Forces for ‘Air Maxes'
Sydney genre-benders Shady Nasty have teamed up with electronic powerhouses Fred again.. and KETTAMA on their latest single, 'Air Maxes.' Released today (July 7) via Steel City Dance Discs, the collaboration finds the post-punk trio leaning into textured synths and ambient tension while staying true to their signature edge. More from Billboard 5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Erin Enderlin, Randy Houser, Charley Crockett & More Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Celebrates 4th of July With 'F-k Donald Trump' Chant in Belgium Spice Girls' Mel B Marries Longtime Boyfriend Rory McPhee in London 'Air Maxes' arrives in two distinct forms: the slow-burning, meditative 'Air Maxes (Ambient)' and a pulsating, dancefloor-ready rework by Irish DJ/producer KETTAMA. The project also features additional production from Fred again.., whose influence on the global electronic scene has been impossible to ignore following his chart-topping Actual Life series and recent collaborations with artists like Skrillex and Romy. After sharing the stage at HAZARD Festival in Sydney last January, Shady Nasty and KETTAMA jumped into a last-minute studio session where 'Air Maxes' was born. The demo landed in the hands of Fred again.., who added his finesse to the final track. On the track, Shady Nasty swap jagged guitars for ethereal synths and atmospheric production. Frontman Kevin Stathis delivers haunting lines like, 'I need to be a doctor, not a popstar,' reflecting on themes of ambition, burnout, and the duality of real and imagined lives. ''Air Maxes' is about losing sight of your ambition,' the band explained in a statement. 'Grinding toward something with no clear finish line can leave you wondering what might've happened if you'd taken a different path. Sometimes you need to hop in the whip and smoke the streets out just to remember why you're putting in the hours. And sometimes, you need your mates to remind you to keep your head screwed on.' The new single arrives just months after the release of Shady Nasty's long-awaited debut album, TREK, produced by Kim Moyes of The Presets. Trek also saw the group selling out shows across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Now, Shady Nasty are gearing up to take their live show on the road again, announcing a fresh run of dates in August and their first-ever headline shows in New Zealand this September. Local support will come from Heaven, MyRapScene and more. Tickets are on sale now via Shady Nasty 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates Aug. 1 – La La La's, Wollongong, Australia Aug. 2 – Gang Gang Cafe, Canberra, Australia Aug. 8 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, Australia Aug. 30 – Liberty Hall, Sydney, Australia (RAD PRESENTS) Sept. 12 – Valhalla, Wellington, NZ Sept. 13 – Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ 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
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07-07-2025
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Shady Nasty Go Worldwide On Fred again.. Collab ‘Air Maxes'
Shady Nasty have shared their first new music since the release of their debut album Trek earlier this year: 'Air Maxes', a collaborative single with multi-platinum English producer Fred again.. and Irish DJ KETTAMA. The single comes after Fred unexpectedly praised the band on one of his Twitch streams, calling them 'literally my favourite band in the world right now' and noting that he was introduced to the Sydney no-wave trio by their mutual friend in the aforementioned KETTAMA. In a press statement, the band noted that the new single was thematically concerned with 'losing sight of your ambition'. 'Grinding toward something with no clear finish line can leave you wondering what might've happened if you'd taken a different path,' they wrote. 'Sometimes, you need to hop in the whip and smoke the streets out just to remember why you're putting in the hours. Sometimes, you need your mates to remind you to keep your head screwed on.' 'Air Maxes' marks Fred again..'s second new single of 2025, following the release of his Skepta collab 'Victory Lap' last month. It is KETTAMA's fourth single of the year, meanwhile, having previously released 'It Gets Better (Forever Mix)' in March as well both 'Gotta Have It' and the Wilkinson remix of his Interplanetary Criminal link-up 'Yosemite' in April. Fred's last studio album, Ten Days, was released in September 2024. It featured collaborations with the likes of Anderson .Paak, Obongjayar, The Japanese House, Skrillex and his longtime collaborators Four Tet and Joy (Anonymous). Shady Nasty will return to the road next month for a run of shows; this includes shows in Wollongong, Canberra and Newcastle, as well as the recently-announced Rad Presents mini-festival at Sydney's Liberty Hall. There, the band will be joined by Hockey Dad, The Belair Lip Bombs and more. All information about the band's upcoming gigs, as well as ticketing, can be found here. Fred again.. Review – UK Producer Lives Up to the Hype at the Hottest Gig in Sydney Love Letter To A Record: Fractures On Fred again..'s 'Actual Life' ixaras Answers The Big Question On New Single 'Do You Like Girls?' The post Shady Nasty Go Worldwide On Fred again.. Collab 'Air Maxes' appeared first on Music Feeds.
Time Out
04-07-2025
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Find out what acts to catch where and when with our quick look at the full festival timetable
The wait is over: Fuji Rock Festival organisers have published the official timetable for 2025. The announcement comes after a big two weeks of final line-up drops for each of the four major stages: Green Stage, Red Marquee, White Stage, and Field of Heaven. Also announced today was the introduction of the brand-new Orange Echo stage and this year's Rookie A Go Go showcasing artists. With 12 stages and over 200 acts performing, including headliners like Fred Again, Tatsuro Yamashita, Haim and Vampire Weekend, there was bound to be a handful of clashes for eager festival-goers – but it looks like organisers have tried to mitigate some of the worst overlaps this year. The Pyramid Garden Yoga workshop will be kicking off the festival at 8.30am on Friday, with Finnish five-piece US opening the Green Stage at 11am. Conversely, for anyone looking to start the day with a manic bang, Kyoto's Otoboke Beaver will be opening the White Stage at 12.10pm, and Ecca Vandal will follow them up on the same stage shortly after. Tokyo-based hardcore outfit Brahman will take to the Green Stage from 3pm, with Ichiko Aoba performing at the Red Marquee from 4pm. Headlining the Green Stage on Friday night are Vaundy at 7pm and Fred Again at 9.10pm. Heading up the Red Marquee and White stages on Friday night are OK GO, Suchmos, Perfume Genius and Tycho. Hiroko Yamamura will be closing out Planet Groove (Red Marquee's Friday late-night programming) from 3am until 5am. Kicking off the second day of the festival at 11am will be Argentinian hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso on the Green Stage and Basque rock artist and cofounder of Kortatu, Fermin Muguruza, on the White Stage just after midday. As the temperature rises (or the rain falls, whichever way the weather decides to go), Irish indie quartet Newdad will head to the Red Marquee at 4pm, with the Ska Flames at Field of Heaven just after 5pm. At night, Ginger Root will kick things into gear on the Red Marquee at 6pm, and James Blake, Tatsuro Yamashita and Vulfpeck will close the Green Stage. Into the wee hours, Fourtet finishes up at the White Stage just as Australia's Confidence Man kick-starts the late-night programming at Tribal Circus from 11.30pm. Pasocon Music Club will wrap things up there from 4am. For better or worse, bleary eyes will awake to the sounds of bagpipes with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers opening the Green Stage at 11am on Sunday. Shortly after, Tokyo indie artists will be setting the tone for the rest of the day with She Her Her Hers at Field of Heaven from 11.30am and Mono no Aware opening the White Stage from 12.30pm. Later on, Grace Bowers will be heading to the Field of Heaven shortly after 3pm, and English quartet English Teacher will make their debut Fuji Rock appearance at the Red Marquee at 4pm. The Hives at Red Marquee clash directly with Tokyo's Hitsuji Bungaku on the White Stage at 8.10pm. Closing out the Green Stage on the final night will be Vampire Weekend at 9.10pm. Haim's White Stage closing set was pushed back by 20 minutes this year to 10.20pm to avoid too much overlap. For those making the most of the final night, international festival newcomer Atsuo the Pineapple Donkey will feature in Red Marquee's late-night Sunday Session from 2.35am, with Osaka DJ collective Fullhouse wrapping things up there from 3.30am. Lastly, this year's Rookie A Go Go announcement includes Tokyo-based indie five-piece Yubiori, hip-hop duo EMNW, and underground rock-n-rollers Self-Destruction. The new Orange Echo stage is set to feature up-and-coming artists from around Asia, including Okinawa indie trio Home, Thailand's Yonlapa and South Korean artist Kim Oki. For this year's full Fuji Rock timetable, including stages like Crystal Palace, Naeba Shokudo and Blue Galaxy, head to the Fuji Rock festival website.
