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Black America Web
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Giveon Reveals 'Beloved' Album Secrets at Urban 1 Summit
Source: R1 Digital / R1 At the Urban 1 Summit, Grammy-nominated singer Giveon sat down for an intimate interview, offering fans a glimpse into the artistry behind his latest album, Beloved , and sharing personal anecdotes that make his music so relatable. The album, which Giveon described as 'expansive, classy, lush, and luxe,' is a reflection of his growth as both an artist and a man. The title, Beloved , holds a special connection, inspired by a term of endearment his grandfather often used for his grandmother. 'It's one of those classic words—timeless and full of meaning,' he explained. READ MORE STORIES: Faith, Fitness, and Afrobeats: Kirk Franklin's New Chapter Mya Talks New Music, Career, and Future Projects at the Urban 1 Summit Tamar Braxton Talks Music, Growth, & New Beginnings at Urban 1 Summit Among the highlights of the discussion was Giveon's favorite lyrics from the album. He singled out a poignant line from Strangers , the album's fourth track, 'How we go from 'I love you' to 'How you been?'' The artist candidly revealed how the song draws from his own experiences, resonating with listeners who have navigated the complexities of love and loss. Adding a humorous touch, Giveon also mentioned lyrics from another track, where he recalls attempting to reconnect with someone who had blocked him by texting their mom. His willingness to channel personal vulnerabilities into music is a hallmark of his work, underscoring the album's raw honesty. 'Even if you don't like my music, know it's all true,' he said. Beyond music, Giveon shared personal loves, including his favorite dish, chicken tikka masala, and his admiration for New York's vibrant jazz scene. However, he remains an L.A. boy at heart, cherishing its perfect weather and laid-back vibe. Giveon's Beloved is more than an album—it's a deeply personal letter to fans, showcasing his evolution as an artist while staying true to his authentic self. Fans can expect nothing less than soul-stirring honesty in every note. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE SEE ALSO
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Giveon's announces ‘Dear Beloved' tour after album debuts in Billboard 200 top 10
R&B singer Giveon achieved a career milestone with the release of his highly anticipated second album, Beloved , which debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 with his biggest first-week sales yet. Following this commercial success, Giveon has announced a major North American headlining tour titled ' Dear Beloved , The Tour ' slated to begin October 1, 2025, in Seattle and conclude November 6 in New York City. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management others Data Analytics Product Management MCA Public Policy Artificial Intelligence Finance Leadership Degree Healthcare Others MBA Cybersecurity Data Science Operations Management Project Management Data Science Design Thinking CXO Digital Marketing healthcare PGDM Technology Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Album breakthrough and sales Released on July 11, 2025, under Not So Fast and Epic Records, Beloved marked Giveon's most successful entry on the Billboard 200 to date, with 44,000 total first-week equivalent album units sold. This figure includes 8,000 pure album sales, making it a significant improvement over his 2022 debut project, Give or Take , which ranked at No. 11. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo 'Beloved was made live, so it is made to be performed live,' Giveon told Rolling Stone , emphasizing the album's vivid arrangements and emotional depth achieved through strings, horns, and background vocals in the recording. The 14-track project notably features singles such as 'Twenties' and 'Rather Be,' both of which have charted in the top 30 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, further driving the album's popularity. This entry into the top 10 follows his previous high-water mark: the 2021 compilation When It's All Said & Done…Take Time , which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and earned Giveon multiple Grammy nominations. Live Events View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIVĒON (@giveon) 'Dear Beloved' tour announcement Capitalizing on the album's success, Giveon officially announced 'Dear Beloved, The Tour' via Instagram on July 22, 2025, to enthusiastic fan acclaim. The 17-date North American tour will visit key markets including Vancouver, Atlanta, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas, Houston, Los Angeles, and more before culminating at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 6. Special guests slated to join Giveon on select tour stops are Free Nationals, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Sasha Keable, promising an immersive live show experience that mirrors the intricate production of Beloved . Tickets went on pre-sale July 22, 2025, with general sales beginning July 25, available through major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and Giveon's official website. Tour dates - Highlighted schedule Oct 1, Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater Oct 10, Los Angeles, CA – The Novo Oct 17, Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle Oct 23, Toronto, ON – Massey Hall Nov 6, New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (Tour finale) (Full tour dates available on Giveon's official website)
Hypebeast
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Drake's "What Did I Miss?" Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100
Summary Global superstarDrakecontinues to solidify his unparalleled chart presence, with his latest track, 'What Did I Miss?,' officially debuting at No. 2 on theBillboard Hot 100. This impressive entry marks his 81st top 10 hit on the chart, further extending his record for the most top 10s by any artist in history. The track, which premiered during a YouTube livestream titled 'ICEMAN EPISODE 1' on July 4th and was released to digital streaming platforms on July 5th, immediately resonated with fans. Despite missing out on the top spot to Alex Warren's 'Ordinary,' 'What Did I Miss?' amassed a significant 22.6 million streams, securing the No. 1 position on both the Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts. 'What Did I Miss?' serves as Drake's first solo material of 2025, following his collaborative project withPARTYNEXTDOORearlier this year. Drake took to his Instagram story to share a screenshot of the track on the No. 2 spot on the charts after revealing it is held off by Warren's song, with the caption, 'Suppressor on the 1 spot. I'm taking that soon don't worry one song or another. Rule changes and all.' 'What Did I Miss?' released just days before his three-day headline at 2025 Wireless Festival in the U.K. where he brought out PartyNextDoor, Ms. Lauyrn Hill, Giveon, Bryson Tiller and more; a UK rap-themed night with Skepta, Headie One, Central Cee, Dave, Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Rema and more. Drake is slated to drop a new collab with Cench later this week.
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake comments after Alex Warren's ‘Ordinary' holds off Hot 100 top spot for ‘What Did I Miss?'
Drake has responded after Alex Warren's song 'Ordinary' prevented his latest single 'What Did I Miss?' from debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren's track has held the top spot for six weeks, while Drake's single entered the chart at No. 2 for the week dated July 19 2025. 'Suppressor on the 1 spot,' Drake posted on his Instagram Story, sharing the Hot 100 graphic. 'I'm taking that soon don't worry one song or another. Rule changes and all.' Alex Warren, whose song held the top spot, posted a video of himself dancing to 'NOKIA' in response to Drake's post. Despite missing out on the top position, 'What Did I Miss?' marks Drake's record-extending 81st Hot 100 top 10 hit. The track achieved the No. 1 position on Streaming Songs, giving Drake his 21st leader on that chart, and also led the Digital Song Sales, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Drake released 'What Did I Miss?' days before his three-day headlining performances at Wireless Festival 2025 in London. His sets included an R&B-themed night with PartyNextDoor, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Giveon, a UK rap-themed night with Skepta, Headie One and Central Cee, and an Afrobeats-and-dancehall night featuring Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy and Spice. During the final night, Drake teased a new single with collaborator Cench, scheduled for release on July 18.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Givēon on His ‘Accountability' Era and Making His Best Album Yet
Early in our Zoom interview, which Givēon takes from a moving vehicle, I ask him point-blank: 'Who hurt you?' He's on his way to California's Lucerne Valley desert to perform songs from his excellent sophomore album, Beloved. Set on a reflective stage in the sand for a Spotify exclusive, he'll sing over a string section with violin and cello, three horns, two background singers, drums, guitar, bass, and keyboard — similar to how the album itself was made. With this rich backdrop, Beloved is full of next-generation, old-school heartbreak, channeling seventies soul across very modern songs about his dating highs and lows — mostly lows, and that's why I need to know what went wrong. 'I feel like my feelings are always being hurt, but my feelings being hurt and me being hurt are probably kind of two different things,' he answers. When I mention that that sounds like a mature differentiation, he says, 'I guess it's like I'm in my accountability bucket now, so I'm wording it like that.' He tells me that he's often felt unappreciated in his love life, but realized he was pouring too much of himself into his relationships too quickly, making it hard for things to feel reciprocal. 'So when there's an inconvenience, it would hurt my feelings more than probably the average person,' he explains. More from Rolling Stone Rihanna, Kesha, Giveon, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week Giveon Is Done Wasting Time Behind the Scenes at 'Twenties' Video Shoot Giveon Collaborates With Drake, Daniel Pemberton for Throwback Single 'Time' In our four-star review, printed in the July/August issue of Rolling Stone, I wrote that Beloved especially shines when it embraces how complicated heartache can be. There are songs where Givēon lingers in limbo, like the 'Backup Plan,' where he watches anxiously as his lover quietly contemplates leaving him. And, Givēon tells me, it's all autobiographical. The album is colored by several of his relationships and has been tinkered with over the span of three years. Just one of his former romances was relatively high-profile, with the singer Justine Skye, and onlookers speculated that it had a seemingly sticky end. When I ask him if love and loss in the public eye had any bearing on Beloved, he says, 'I was about to say, 'no, not really,' because my last public [relationship] was like four or five years ago. I was in a relationship after. But I think I'm always – maybe subconsciously – influenced. Even my song 'Twenties,' that was just a bird's eye view of just the last decade. So there were multiple people in there. [A] thing that entices me to write a song is if I'm feeling [something] and then I reflect on it and [see] I went through it multiple times, that's when I really know it's going to resonate with the public. Because if I've been through this multiple times, I know there's somebody who's been through it at least once.' Here, Givēon talks through Beloved being feature-less, his plans to tour the album, what he's learned about himself in the process, and where today's R&B goes wrong. How did you get into your accountability era?I kept ending up in the same place, and I was like, 'Oh wait, you can't keep blaming.' Because at some point, you got to take responsibility for even just the people in your life. I write the songs based off of…it's all autobiographical. So then I'll get inspired to write something, and I'm like, 'Wait, I wrote this song already.' So that means I was in a cycle. I was like, 'Yo, if you still in this cycle, you got to look in the mirror' – which I hate. But then I would look and be like, 'Oh, okay.' I think this album [is] like a photograph. Once you look at a photo, you start noticing stuff you didn't see before. So after I finished this album, I was listening to it and looking at it was just like, 'Oh, that's just not a person I think I would want my daughter to date.' At that point, I got to just actually do the work. I'm able to forgo accountability because I just have privileges, whether it's because of my talents or looks, my taste, all those things. So, because of that, sometimes I can avoid accountability because I can still get the outcomes that I want. Sometimes people are forced to take accountability because stuff is falling apart around [them], but me, it's like my lack of accountability gets celebrated because of my craft. Because of the music that you're able to make with it, and then the status that it gives even to a point where people – I mean, it's just a joke, though – but they desire [for] me to be in a failed relationship. So it's just easy to just be like, 'Well, it's just all a part of it,' but it's like, no, you got to grow up at some point. On the album, it sounds like you also pour a lot — perhaps too much — of yourself into the early stages of a relationship.I'm a date-to-marry type of guy. I wouldn't have a girlfriend just to be like, 'Hey, this is my girlfriend.' So I think that's why it's so intense, because I'm approaching it as if this is about to be my wife. I thought about that when I heard the song 'Avalanche,' where you essentially say, 'I don't even know you, but I'm thinking about getting married.'Yeah, I always do that so quick, think about the houses, the kids. It could be the first day, and I'm like, 'Okay, how would this look later?' There are no features on your album, but I love the Teddy Swims song 'Are You Even Real' that you're on. Did you two have to talk about being as infatuated with a person in real life as you guys sing about there?Because he's in a relationship — he's just had a baby, actually — I knew that he's very grateful and very much in love, just in the way he talks about his lady publicly and even to me. I felt that way before, so I was able to just tap into and exercise that. But I think for other people's [music], I kind of operate a little differently. For me, I'm like an album, world-building type of artist, so it's kind of a little different. Do you see yourself having features on your albums in the future? Or do you think that it's always going to be so personal to you that you need to do it by yourself?If I'm in a studio with someone and we're having real conversations, and then it naturally comes along, then [okay]. Me and Teddy are full-blown friends now. I feel like the early features in my career were so organic to where it just sets the bar really high [to]being like, 'Oh, yeah, I'm not just going to do a feature just to do it.' I also feel like some people just throw a feature on the album just for, I guess, name's sake, or for people to engage and be like, 'Oh, this person's on this album,' and then you listen to the verse and they're talking about two completely different things. It's like, why are you even on there? [For me] it's more on a friendship basis. So does that mean you and Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar are friends now, post 'Peaches'?Well, yeah. I mean, more around that time though, because my life completely changed. It was like I was all over the place, running around here, touring here, festivals here. But around that time, yes. [Bieber] FaceTimed me and was just like, 'Hey, what do you think about this?' I was like, 'Yeah, let me try it.' So it would have to be on that rapport. Or even Drake, it was like we would text and then it'd be like, 'Hey, let me try this,' that type of thing. Did you record with the same instrumentalists for the whole album?Yes. Same group of guys. I wanted it to feel cohesive. Everyone has different play styles and sounds. If I just added a different horn player or different strings, I feel like it'd throw off the cohesiveness of the album. So yeah, it's a family. I want people to approach it like it's our album. I like the idea where at the end of a movie there's just a million credits of people and each one of [them] are going to feel validated if that movie succeeds. They're going to be like, 'Yeah, my movie won this award.' That's how I want people to feel. I want them to take pride in it. That's why even on tour, me and my band, we just hang out, so they feel like it's their show, and then everyone plays better. I wanted to feel like I'm in a band. I think it's like an only child who just wishes they have siblings. It's like I get to pick my siblings. As an only child, I get an only child? I got so many siblings. My mom has four boys, and my dad has five kids including me. So three daughters and two sons. I feel like an only child in music [though], because I don't make a lot of music with my peers. I think it's just the way I operate because I legit want to be your friend first, and I don't take that word lightly. Entertainment is also a weird industry to make friends all happened for me so quick that I didn't lose my actual identity. So if I'm in a room, I'm approaching someone like, 'Hey, what's up, man,' normal. But it took some people a lot more time to get to the exact same spot, so they learn different mannerisms or different ways to move. So our hellos aren't even the same. So I was just like, I don't have time to be navigating 'Is that a real hello or is that a performative hello?' I'm so interested in what you think of the R&B landscape right now, because there isn't a ton that sounds like .I have a couple takes. The first take is I think it would be healthier to have multiple points of views. Because yes, it's about making good music, but we also go to artists to hear how they would look at something, their point of view. And I feel like the male point of view is missing. I guess that could be partially my fault because I haven't dropped. But I think it's important to have [both]. If a lady R&B artist is saying this, I think it's interesting to have just the man's perspective, even if it's wrong. And I think this goes for more than just rhythm and blues: I just think we listen to the audience a little bit too much. Because of that, everyone kind of sounds the same. I don't think it's healthy for people to be making what they [think they] should be making. Just make what moves you, and if it moves someone, it moves them. If it sticks, it sticks. What would you say that the same sound is? What are the trends that you're seeing that you feel like people can move away from?I feel like it's too digital. I feel like people need to move back to analog a little bit, live instrumentation. I [do] know how hard it is to do it, how expensive it is to do it. And I love a hip-hop/R&B influence. PartyNextDoor is one of my favorite artists, but we already have a PartyNextDoor. I just feel like if you point out certain artists, it's just that's their sound. There's not many R&B artists with their own sound. They're just mirroring something that they think will work. When you're going to recognize my voice, you're going to recognize my vocal delivery; you're going to recognize even my writing. And now with this sound [on Beloved], this is going to become my sound, contemporary, soulful…I'm stamping this. This sound is me because no one else is doing it. I think other people should do that as well. It would benefit them in the long run to find their sound instead of following the sound. How this album is going to translate to the live show – I think it's going to be magical because the album was made live, so it's made to be performed live. It's going to be my best tour. I want to do strings, I want to do horns, I want to do background vocals, so I feel like [I'll have] a full eight to 10 piece [backing band], depending on how big the stages are. The album is really a movie, it's a world, and I want the night to feel like that. If it was up to me, everybody would dress a certain way, but I'll just heavily hint at it. That reminds me of how everybody wears shades of brown to Victoria Monét shows. I feel like you could finesse for sure. Because I want it to feel like an event. I remember I was on tour and when I was bored or traveling city to city, I would watch a get-ready-with-me or a vlog for that show [afterwards]. For me, it's like I get to the city, I get ready, I do the show, then I leave. It's like a three-hour experience. But what I realized is people wake up and their whole day is about this show. That made me perform even harder because I'm like, 'This is someone's whole day.' I want it to be worth it. These tickets are expensive. I know how hard it is too. How did you make sure that wasn't just a caricature of Philadelphia soul or Al Green or all these other things that already exist? It's clearly indebted to those influences, but it doesn't sound like a parody.I think that's just a natural thing from being a fan of music in general. I consume music across the board that I like and then at the end it creates this cocktail of my own sound. Yes, I'll listen to Teddy Pendergrass, but then I'll also listen to underground rap from Atlanta. And then on top of that I'll go listen to maybe one country song – I don't listen to a bunch of country – but then I'll bounce over and listen to PartyNextDoor. And then from PartyNextDoor, I'll go listen to Frank Ocean's Blond. Because of that, it's not like I'm copying. That's just something that moves me and then it runs through my own filter. I think your single 'Twenties' has an interesting perspective on that decade. Looking back on your twenties now as someone in your thirties , what are the things that you wouldn't waste your time with anymore? And then what are the things that you would do more of if you could go back?I think I wouldn't pursue someone just because I can see myself with them or because I'm attracted to them. I value friendship with a woman. It's priceless. There's so much perspective. There's just a different grace. I have my guy friends, but my girl friends, it's just very valuable. But before, I would just be like, 'Oh, I'm attracted to this girl and we could get along.' That's a friend though. You don't have to date every girl you're attracted to or that you like. I feel like that would've kept me out of a lot of distractions. Everything else, I think I've always just been very authentic and true to myself. I don't really let too much outside noise throw me off. I was never the type to say what I was going to do. I just end up doing it and that's when people would find out about it. So I like the route I took. If I started changing too much, then I wouldn't be where I'm at today. And I love where I'm at today. [I'd] just [have] more friends instead of girlfriends. Just have a little more discipline. A little more discernment. 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
