Urban Daypop Archives

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Nicki Minaj & Quavo Rap On New Remix Of Ella Mai’s Summer Jam ‘Boo’D Up’

British singer/song-writer Ella Mai has a hit with her latest track, “Boo’d Up.” Now she has two of the hottest rap artists collaborating with her for the remix, Nicki Minaj and Quavo, on the latest version which dropped on streaming services on Wednesday, July 4. Ella Mai just came off a performance at the 2018 BET Awards and has a headlining tour scheduled for later this summer. You can listen to Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj and Quavo below.

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Dom Kennedy Releases Surprise Project “Addicted To The Underground”

Dom Kennedy has dropped a new project titled Addicted To The Underground. The nine-track project features Cuzzy Capone and Smoke DZA, with production from Troy Nōka and John G. Dom’s last solo project was 2016’s Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1. Since then, he’s been working with Hit-Boy as Half-a-Mil. He was also featured on Larry June’s latest project Sock It To Me Pt. 2. You can check out the stream, cover art, and track list for Addicted To The Underground below.

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Young Thug & Lil Uzi Vert Debut Their Video For “Up”

Young Thug debuted the three-track EP Hear No Evil, which included the song “Up” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, earlier this year.  Now, you can watch the song’s video. Fans of the classic TV show Twin Peaks will immediately recognize the red curtained corridor as an homage to David Lynch’s cult series. “Up” is one of a possible 1,500 collaborations between Thug and Lil Uzi.  Check the video out below!

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Idris Elba Launches Hip-Hop Record Label 7Wallace Music

Idris Elba has launched his own record label and unveiled his first signing as a music executive. The actor, who often moonlights as a DJ when not on set, announced he is founding his label, 7Wallace Music on Tuesday, July 3.  7Wallace takes its name from an address Elba once lived at in London. Idris also announced the first act signed to 7Wallace as French-Cameroonian artist James BKS. James, who has worked as a producer with Diddy and Talib Kweli, releases his debut single, “Kwlele”, on July 13. Idris took up DJing in his youth, and in addition to playing club nights has appeared at Glastonbury and as an opening act for Madonna. He has also featured on records by acts Jay-Z, Mr Hudson and Macklemore. The actor has released two of his own albums, the last of which was inspired by his role as TV detective John Luther and debuted in 2015.

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Iggy Azalea Reveals ‘Survive the Summer’ Cover Art

Iggy Azalea is set to release new music this summer. Azalea has said that the project was delayed after a shift in executives at her label Island Records. “My record label, Island records, is changing presidents this month,” she tweeted last month. “We have to allow time for everyone in the company to re-organise, its a big change!” Meanwhile the Australian rapper has revealed the cover art for the long-awaited EP S.T.S (Survive the Summer). The dark and provocative artwork finds Iggy dressed in a netted bodysuit and lace mask, a single white rose is placed between her hands.  Survive the Summer arrives July 6.