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Sign off from an eventful year with these handpicked numbers from 2020’s closing months and crank it up for a socially-distanced celebration, fueled by new music from home. Happy New Year from the Popspoken family; to more fire tracks in 2021.
1. While I Can by JJ Lin
Earlier this Fall, crown prince of Mandopop
JJ Lin announced the release of his duo-dimensional album
“Drifter/Like You Do”, accompanied by a virtual listening party that called upon familiar faces like
Jam Hsiao,
“Drifter”, while
“Like You Do” is expected to be released early next year. On the forthcoming album,
“While I Can” is a track that upholds the album concept, debating the fine line between dreams and reality, and the existence of a parallel universe. “While I Can” hits all the right notes, opening in an electronic dream as the popstar croons and alternating between tranquil beat drops and acoustic breakdown. The tune is as easy on the ears as its music video is on
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If you’re part of blackbear’s friends and family, you got a Balenciaga sweater for Christmas. “I’m like the Aunt Karen of the family,” bear real name Matthew Musto tells
SPIN. “I get anxious because I’m like, ‘Who did I get a gift for? Who did I forget? Is so-and-so gonna fit in the sweater I got them?’”
It’s a good holiday for the people in blackbear’s life. And it’s been a good year for him too, despite the obvious madness. “It’s my son’s first year on the planet,” he says. “[Midnight] has eight or nine teeth already, and they just keep growing,” he adds, laughing. “There’s never been a dull moment.”
HBKâ featuring Harlemâs own
Melii today!
Directed by MARZ, the visual brings the songâs seductive lyrics to life! We see Sainvil & Melii both do their best to restrain the tension between the two. But in the end, they canât help but to let their inhibitions go. “HBK” stands for Heartbreak Kid, which is a reference to the famous professional wrestler Shawn Michaels. Sainvil said it’s a metaphor for the guy who desperately wants to be emotionally unattached as well as belong to the streets, but in actuality, he is a one-woman man!
âHBKâ is quickly becoming Miami native’s most popular song and is featured on his sophomore EP, 2020 Was Hijacked. Released last month, the EP acts as a period piece that truly captures the essence of this historic year and will be an important body of work to look back and reflect on in the years to come! While relatively new to the music industry, Alamo Recordsâ first R&B signing was able to work with big-n
Celebrate International Human Rights Day
Plus, the annual Jacob Marley s Christmas Carol goes virtual, explore African stories and cultural perspectives and check out some holiday installations. By Michael Holloway - Dec 10th, 2020 01:44 pm //end headline wrapper ?>Human Rights. (Pixabay License).
There’s plenty to do in Milwaukee this week.
Each week, Urban Milwaukee is curating a list of events that are taking the necessary safety precautions provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
This week, The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is carrying on its annual tradition of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, pivoting to an online formula that your family cozy up at home and safely watch. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a unique opportunity to explore the night skies of Africa and learn more about the country’s culture. International Human Rights Day offers the opportunity