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Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Things We Loved in Music This Week: July 12
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion collaborations, and more. Bieber is back. Just about twelve hours after launching hisSKYLRKbrand,Justin Bieberhas returned to the music scene withSWAG, his first album sinceJusticein 2021, and includes contributions fromSexyy Red,Cash Cobain,Gunna,Lil B,DijonandDruski, among Music Speaking of grand returns,Clipsealso made one of the most long-awaited reunions in hip-hop. The Thornton brothers,Pusha TandMalice, have shared their first new music in over 15 years: a star-studded new album,Let God Sort Em Out,featuring production byPharrelland other features fromTyler, the Creator,John Legend,Nasand Music It was another big week forTravis Scott. Starting at the top of the week, he revved up with the newJACKBOYS 2single '2000 EXCURSION. ' The track isn't yet available on streaming services, though the music video fueled rumors of a potential collaboration between Scott andGTA. As 'Burning Blue' continues to rack up streams,Mariah The Scientisthas officially announced her next studio project. EntitledHEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, the album is confirmed to drop on August 22. Kid Cudi also confirmed the release date for his album – also August 22. Cudi officially lifted the veil onFree's cover art, as well as its second pre-release single, 'Grave,' and its striking Music To commemorate five years ofJuice WRLD'sLegends Never Diealbum, the project has been expanded with two additional tracks, one of which, 'The Way,' Music The latest full-length collaborative endeavor fromLarry JuneandCardo Got Wingsis here, and it's dubbedUntil Night Comes. The summer-coded album spans 14 songs and featuresDon Toliver,E-40,Wiz Khalifaand many Music Earlier this week,Sydshared her first new music in almost three years, a new single entitled 'Die For This.'Spotify|Apple Music After what feels like forever of dropping hints, teasers, and visuals, Travis Scott revealed thatJACKBOYS 2is confirmed to drop this Sunday at 11:59 EST RosalíafrontsNew Balance's new campaign for the New Balance 204L. Is a collab in the works? Only time will tell… Less than a day before droppingSWAG, Bieber finally made the first move on SKYLRK, officially 'launching' the label and releasing its first in-line drop of hoodies, headwear, sunglasses, and footwear. For their third collaborative cut,Maxo Kreamand Tyler, the Creator have reconnected for 'Cracc at 15,' which joins 'BIG PERSONA' and 'Cracc Era.'Spotify|Apple Music After dropping theMaggie Rogers-sampling 'Murda' back in early June,Lil Yachtyhas returned with a new single and its VHS-style video, 'Won't Diss You.'Spotify|Apple Music Preceded by 'RATHER BE' and 'TWENTIES,'GIVĒONhas graced us with his fourth studio album, Music Dev Hynesis going on tour. After he wraps up his stint as support for bothTurnstileandLorde,Blood Orangewill embark on a headlining tour of its own through the fall. After dropping offBlushtracks 'Geezer' and 'Maroon,' seasoned collaboratorsKevin AbstractandDominic Fikehave reconnected under the guise of 'Geezer.' The name of their collaborative unit, the pair shared another new track, 'Doggy.'Spotify|Apple Music Revealed via Instagram on Tuesday night,Denzel Curryhopped onFred again..,SkeptaandPlaqueboymax's new track 'Victory Lap' for the official remix, 'Victory Lap Two.'Spotify|Apple Music Leave it toBurna Boyto get features from Travis Scott,ShaboozeyandMick Jagger. The Afrobeats sensation has shared his latest project,No Signs of Music A few hours after the release ofLet God Sort Em Out,Pusha T and Malice pulled up to NPR'sTiny Deskto deliver a live performance of some of the album's new tracks along with the classics. Similarly,Cash Cobainrolled up to theCOLORSStudio for his first-ever performance for the series, followed by the official release of his new track 'Feeeeeeeeel.'Spotify|Apple Music
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kid Cudi's "Grave" Leans Into a Pop Sound
Summary As promised,Kid Cudihas shared the second single from his imminent new project, 'Grave,' the track continues to carve out the more pop-leaning sound Cudi has been tapping into as of late. Following up the lead single 'Neverland,' 'Grave' definitely sounds like it comes from the same universe. Continuing to build on the album's overarching theme of ultimate freedom, the just-over-three-minute single also comes with a striking music video directed by Samuel Bayer, who has worked with a handful of rock and alternative bands, includingThe Rolling Stones,Green Day,My Chemical Romance,The CranberriesandThe Strokes. While the tracklist forFreehas not yet been unveiled, the project is confirmed to consist of thirteen tracks in total, with 'Neverland' falling at two and 'Grave' at nine. Pop is not uncharted territory for Cudi, who has previously leaned into a more indie-inspired sound onSpeedin' Bullet 2 Heaven,among other songs scattered about his highly diverse discography. Stream 'Grave' on Spotify and Apple Music now, and expectFreeto drop on Friday, August 22.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kid Cudi drops new single 'Grave' ahead of upcoming album 'Free'
Kid Cudi has dropped a new single titled Grave, the second track from his upcoming album Free, which is set for release on August 22nd via Republic Records. The song marks a shift in Cudi's musical direction, featuring a pop-infused sound with rock influences. The track has drawn comparisons to Imagine Dragons, reflecting the artist's evolving style. To accompany the release, Cudi also shared an official music video for Grave, directed by Samuel Bayer, an acclaimed director known for his work with bands such as Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, and Blind Melon. Earlier this year, Cudi introduced Free with its first single, Neverland, which was paired with a short film of the same name. The film was directed by Ti West and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Cudi's 2024 achievements have solidified his legacy, with his hit Day 'N' Nite (Nightmare) earning RIAA diamond certification, making his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day the first 2000s hip-hop album to achieve multiple diamond singles. Last year, he released Insano, his ninth studio album, followed by the deluxe version Nitro Mega. As Cudi continues to explore new musical territories, fans await to see how this latest shift resonates with his audience. While some may question the blending of pop and rock elements, his loyal fanbase remains enthusiastic about his evolving sound.
Hypebeast
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kid Cudi Officially Announces New Album 'Free'
Summary Kid Cudihas officially lifted the curtain on his next studio project. Entitled'Free,' the album now has a confirmed release date coming at the end of August. Set to drop on August 22, Cudi took to Instagram today to share the project's cover art, a photograph shot by photographer Norman Jean Roy. 'I wanted something that really expressed freedom, so the concept of me leaping into the clouds made so much sense,' he wrote in the post's caption. 'Inspired byThe Truman Show. I can't WAIT for u guys to hear this album and really see the album art brought to life. You're in for a beautiful ride. Promise.' Additionally, the album's second single, 'Grave,' along with its accompanying music video, is set to land this Friday, July 11. 'Grave' follows up the lead single 'Neverland,' which Cudi unveiled back in May ahead of his Tribeca Film Festival debut. Stay tuned as more information onFreecomes to light.
Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Immigrants are key to New Bedford's fishing industry. Since January, some are on edge.
Grave is part of a long line of immigrants who help sustain the fishing industry in New Bedford, the most valuable fishing port in the country. But immigration crackdowns by the Trump administration across New England and in New Bedford, where about Grave stood near some of the buoy inventory at Leonel's Nets in New Bedford on July 1. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff Advertisement Grave, a father of three, said he is authorized to live and work in the country. But that has not stopped him from worrying about what might happen to him. 'I'm afraid, right? Because I already have a business here,' he said. 'I have a house, too.' Advertisement Other immigrants he knows are scared, he said, choosing to only go to work and go straight home. He thinks these anxieties could impact not just fishing in New Bedford, but other parts of the economy, too. Community leaders said New Bedford has not seen large-scale workforce raids similar to a But recent incidents, such as the case of a An ICE agent smashed the window of the car of Guatemalan immigrant Juan Francisco Méndez, who was then arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. New Bedford Light Immigrants in the city, which has a population of 'It's a multifaceted industry and it depends a great deal, and historically it's depended a great deal, on immigrant labor and immigrants who have built up the industry,' she said. Some foreign-born residents fleeing instability in Central America in the 1980s and 1990s settled in New Bedford and got jobs in the seafood sector, said Lisa Maya Knauer, an anthropology professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 'Not everybody works in seafood, but most people have at one time or another,' she said. 'If they're currently working in construction or recycling, they may have put in some time at a seafood processing plant.' Advertisement The seemingly random nature of recent ICE detentions has put people on edge. 'Even though the numbers are smaller, the impact on communities is higher, in a sense, because there's such an arbitrary nature to it that people feel very vulnerable,' Williams told the Globe. 'At the same time, folks have to go out to work, people have to make a living and support their households and families. " Williams said while there have been 'Many of the workers are longstanding workers who have been working in the industry for many years,' she said. Jonathan Darling, a spokesperson for the City of New Bedford, said commercial fishing crews out of the Port of New Bedford are ordinarily US citizens, so immigration policies are unlikely to have a major impact on that facet of the industry. But, he said, 'it is too early to tell what, if any, impact the new policies will have on seafood processing.' John Whiteside, general counsel at the American Scallop Association, an organization that represents Atlantic scallop processors and distributors, many of whom are in New Bedford, said its members are closely following the increased enforcement of federal immigration laws. The companies, he said, use E-Verify to confirm their employees are legally authorized to work in the United States. 'While finding quality employees is a challenge across all industries, members of the American Scallop Association are proud of the workforce we've built and the integrity of our hiring practices,' he said. Whiteside said his organization was aware that the Trump administration was Advertisement Fishing boats tied up at New Bedford's State Pier. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff/David L Ryan, Globe Staff 'We look forward to working with the administration to develop practical, humane policies that support both workforce stability and legal compliance,' Whiteside said in a statement. Some in the industry beyond New Bedford said the US needs to find a solution to immigration that has thus far proved elusive. 'There needs to be a way for people who want to work in these types of jobs to continue to be able to do so,' said Chris Lee, CEO of Sea Fresh USA, a fishing company based in North Kingstown, R.I. 'It's important for this country to prosper, to have people willing and able to do this kind of work.' Lee said he hires immigrant workers with legal status. These workers are critical to his business, he said. 'We are a factory here in America. Our workers are low-wage workers. The work is fairly manual, mundane work. And ever since I've been doing this, that's been done by . . . primarily an immigrant workforce,' Lee, who has worked in the sector for nearly three decades, said. He hopes the Trump administration will give workers in the fishing industry some protection from ICE. 'We all watch these videos of these ICE raids and things like that, which make you very uncomfortable, very nervous,' he said. 'But hopefully our workers can continue to do what they want to do.' As his business's only worker, Grave sells his nets and buoys to clients in New York, New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Advertisement Running his own business, while gratifying, has been tough. 'To be honest with you, it's easier to be an employee, to work for somebody because once your job is done, your time is yours, right?' Grave said. 'But I decide to be my own boss. ... When I go to bed, I'm the last one who goes to bed and I'm first one to get up.' The outlook for his business is clouded in uncertainty as he is unsure of what to expect, not just on immigration, but on 'We don't know what's gonna happen,' he said. Omar Mohammed can be reached at
