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News18
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunny Kaushal Shares A Sweet Photo To Wish Katrina Kaif On Her Birthday
Last Updated: Sunny Kaushal, Katrina's brother-in-law, also took to his Instagram to post an adorable birthday message. Katrina Kaif has turned a year older, and warm wishes are pouring in from across the industry. Sunny Kaushal, Katrina's brother-in-law, also took to his Instagram to post an adorable birthday message that instantly captured hearts online. Taking to his Instagram stories, Sunny Kaushal shared a photo of Katrina Kaif posing with Vicky Kaushal and wrote, 'Happy birthday". Recently, Sunny Kaushal shared video of his latest rap song titled Mid Air Freeverse, in collaboration with Mass Appeal. The Shiddat actor took on the roles of both lyricist and vocalist for this dynamic track. Produced by UpsideDown and ICONYK, this song uniquely showcases Sunny Kaushal's Punjabi essence, which is evident in the rap's overall appeal. So far, Sunny Kaushal has shown his dynamic side with his performances in Shiddat, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Mili, and others. But, 'Mid Air Freeverse' showcases him in an unexpected and free-spirited avatar, something that's never-seen-before by the audience. A day ago, Sunny treated his viewers with the song's teaser, giving a glimpse of what's to come. Not only did it raise curiosity among his fans, but left them mind-blown with his appearance. Sunny Kaushal, celebrated for his versatility and screen presence, embarked on his acting career with Sunshine Music Tours and Travels (2016). He garnered wider recognition with the critically acclaimed Gold (2018), where he portrayed a young hockey player alongside Akshay Kumar. Sunny further demonstrated his range in Bhangra Paa Le (2020), which combined dance, drama, and Punjabi culture. Katrina's journey in the industry has been remarkable. Starting right from her first film, Boom, in 2003, Katrina has time and again proven that she's more than just a glamorous face — she's a powerhouse performer. Whether it's high-octane action, heartfelt drama, or quirky rom-coms, Katrina has pulled off every character with ease, carving a unique space for herself in Bollywood. On the work front, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra, Jee Le Zaraa is a much-anticipated film of the actress. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film revolves around the three female protagonists on a road trip. It has gone through multiple delays, and the filmmaker has revealed that he plans to begin production after finishing Don 3 with Ranveer Singh. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Raekwon Announces New Album ‘The Emperor's New Clothes' Featuring Ghostface Killah, Nas & More
Raekwon announced that he's dropping off his highly anticipated new album, The Emperor's New Clothes, later this month, and the set is stacked with features. The Wu-Tang Clan member finally revealed the release date for his new project on Tuesday (July 1), and it will feature appearances from Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Nas, Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Stacy Barthe and Marsha Ambrosius. Production will also be handled by Swizz Beatz, Nottz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Frank G and Roadsart. The album is set to drop on July 18 via Mass Appeal, and will be Raekwon's first release since 2017's The Wild. More from Billboard Wu-Tang Clan's Masta Killa Explains Why You Should Go Vegan in PETA Spot: 'There's Really No Excuse' Bob Vylan Axed From Radar, Kave Fest After Glastonbury Backlash Neil Young Plays Rare Full-Band 'Ambulance Blues' With The Chrome Hearts The news comes after Nas and Mass Appeal announced in April that they'd be dropping off seven different albums from seven different legendary artists before the end of 2025. Raekwon was on that list, which also included Nas and DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, De La Soul and what the brand calls an 'epic return by a surprise guest of honor,' according to a press release. Among those projects will likely be Ghostface Killah's long-rumored Supreme Clientele 2. As for the De La Soul and Mobb Deep records, they'll be the first release since the deaths of Trugoy The Dove and Prodigy. No more details were made available, but the new Nas record will be the rapper's first since his 2023 run, during which he dropped off King's Disease III, Magic 2 and Magic 3. Raekwon is currently on tour as part of the Wu-Tang Clan and Run the Jewels' The Final Chamber tour. The trej will head to Denver's Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on July 4. 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
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Slick Rick Becomes First Golden Era Icon To Drop Cinematic Visual Album
Respectively a hip-hop pioneer, particularly in the lane of rap storytelling, an act that slates the British-Jamaican born and Bronx buttered emcee a poet, Slick Rick continues to set blueprints with the release his first album in 26 years, 'Victory,' a cinematic visual work that is the first of its kind. On Friday (June 13), once known as MC Ricky D, Slick Rick dropped his first album since 1999's The Art of Storytelling, Victory. The work encompasses many firsts. It is not only the first album the legendary emcee has released in 26 years, but the first project he drops as an artist of Idris Elba's 7 Wallace UK-based record label. And this is not the average album. It is a collaborative effort between 7 Wallace and Nas' Mass Appeal, to whom he is also signed, as part of the record label/creative agency's 'Legend Has It' project. Victory is beyond a typical one. The work is beyond tunes and also presents as a cinematic visual album, which premiered in the United States at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday. And if one truly thinks about it, Slick Rick is one of, if not the first, rapper from the Golden Era to produce a work of this caliber. Both Elba and Nas stand as executive producers, with seasoned British-Nigerian director Meji Alabi aiding with execution. Q-Tip also makes production contributions to the track 'Another Great Advantage,' and Young Guru, a mastermind behind several post-Y2K classics, is stationed among the audio engineers on the album. Alabi, who is renowned for his work with some of modern Africa's most prominent acts including Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, a plethora more—and is also the genius behind Beyoncé's 'Brown Skin Girl,' showcased his understanding of Slick Rick's legacy through his directive, big time. Catching up with the victorious director at the New York City premiere of Victory at the Tribeca Film Festival, Alabi says the collaborative pull between Elba and Nas is telling of Slick Rick's everlasting influence, and that Elba in particular was intentional about his participation as executive director. The visual album chronicles a young Slick Rick amid the prime of his childhood and early adult years featuring depictions of the times with a time capsule-like theme, as the 'Children's Story' emcee looks back into such moments in his life. From his first girlfriend, living in his London apartment with his Jamaican parents, to moments at the house of ill fame and the tribulations of being a Bronx landlord, observers are offered a realistic depiction of Slick Rick's journey to legend. Victory was filmed throughout three continents: Europe, Africa, and the United States. Of course, MC Ricky D made a return to his stomping grounds of the United Kingdom to film the respective visuals. Recognizing his stance as an elder statesman of hip-hop culture, at the premiere, Slick Rick told me how fun it was to go back to the UK to curate what is a history making work, as one of the first hip-hop class acts of the Golden Era to release a cinematic visual album. 'It was fun. It comes with the job,' he said. 'If you make it to certain heights, you got to travel on the international type tip. It was a good thing. Doing my thing, bringing the game back to the people. Elder statesman type. You studying?' Well, there are plenty of people who have been studying the moves of Slick Rick. His impact on post-Golden Era generation rappers (mid eighties to early nineties), in the era I coined as the '90s phenomenon (early to late nineties), an era that marks the coming of Nas, The Notorious B.I.G, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep—most of whom are well documented in their creative courage from Slick Rick. Tek and Steele of the iconic '90s potent duo Smif-N-Wessun were present at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere, gracing the red carpet—a presence that stands as proof of the longevity of camaraderie among hip-hop class acts. Steele told me how witnessing this coming of Victory is a guide to ownership in hip-hop culture, as most acts of that era were not necessarily privy on exactly how to commercialize their real rap. It is really a for-us-by-us initiative. Being signed to Elba's 7 Wallace, and in collaboration with Nas' Mass Appeal and Alabi as the director, Victory is a dominantly Black curated and operated project. It stands as proof that inter-collaborative efforts stand a chance in the hip-hop game, and it is fair to say that the caliber of hip-hop acts that have the most effective influence on such moves is that of a pioneer—or rather, elder statesman. Nas embarks on his second collaboration with Slick Rick on the track 'Documents,' with their first being 1999's 'Me and Nas Bring It To Your Hardest.' And Nas, forever paying homage, sampled Slick Rick's 'Children's Story' on his Kanye West-featured 2018 track 'Cops Shot the Kid.' UK veteran rapper Giggs is also featured on the album on the track 'Stress,' bringing one of the UK's most prolific emcees on the journey. Victory is part of Mass Appeal's 'Legend Has It' project, a special series of new albums from seven distinct hip-hop class acts, including Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, Big L, Raekwon, and a joint album featuring DJ Premier and Nas himself. Victory first premiered in London at SXSW on June 7. Slick Rick the Ruler is surely back.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kr$na's ‘Yours Truly'
When KR$NA's new mixtape, Yours Truly, reached No. 1 on Apple Music's Top Albums chart within 24 hours of release last month, the hip-hop star felt validated. He made the record at a point in his life when he was unsure of his next move. 'For a while, I was like, 'What can I do that will be liked [by the public] and satisfy me artistically?'' says KR$NA of the collection that's been put out in partnership with Mass Appeal, the label co-founded by one of his idols, American MC Nas.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Katrina Kaif ‘Loved' Brother-In-Law Sunny Kaushal's Rap Song Mid Air Freeverse
Last Updated: Katrina Kaif shared a glimpse of Sunny Kaushal's latest rap song Mid Air Freeverse on her Instagram stories, attached to a short note for the actor. Sunny Kaushal's latest rap song titled Mid Air Freeverse, which marks his collaboration with Mass Appeal, was released on Friday. For the electrifying song packed with Urban X Punjabi Munda vibe, the actor took on the role of both lyricist and vocalist. Among the ones who gave their stamp of approval to the dynamic track is Katrina Kaif, Kaushal's sister-in-law. She shared a glimpse of the song on Instagram stories, giving a shout-out to the actor via a short note attached to the post. Katrina wrote, 'Loveeee this, too cool. Video is (sic). The boys are vibing." Sharvari, Sunny Kaushal's rumoured girlfriend, also cheered for the actor. In a sweet gesture, she re-shared his post featuring the video of the song on her Instagram. Tagging Kaushal, she added a bunch of fire emojis. Wamiqa Gabbi, currently basking in love with her latest release Bhool Chuk Maaf, also had something to say about Sunny Kaushal's new song. Heaping praises on the actor, she, in an encouraging note, wrote, 'Oyee hoyeeeeee, this is sooooo good. Fire hai tu fire." Produced by UpsideDown and ICONYK, Mid Air Freeverse showcases Sunny Kaushal in a solid black suit, a well-groomed beard and classic shades. The essence of his Punjabi roots, evident in the rap's overall appeal, adds to its intriguing elements. Sharing the song, the actor wrote, 'It was an absolutely crazy process making Mid Air Freeverse, right from writing it to recording it in the studio with the boys UpsideDown and ICONYK to actually putting the vision down on paper and finally executing it.. I had a lot of fun making this and I hope you guys have a lot of fun listening to it! Thank you everyone for coming on board and making this happen. Here's to many more Till then, stay Real, stay sunsunnykhez." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Kaushal (@sunsunnykhez) Last seen in the murder mystery Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba where he portrayed Abhimanyu Dinesh Pandit, Sunny Kaushal is set to entertain fans with his next release, a detective comedy. In the film, he will be seen alongside Medha Shankr and Nimrat Kaur. The team wrapped up shooting for the upcoming flick earlier this year. While an official announcement about the film and its star cast is still awaited, it has been reported that the project is produced by Laxman Utekar and T-Series. First Published:
