We continue to share the main musical news and present the brightest releases of the beginning of 2023. The selection includes The Weeknd with a video for the song “Is There Something Else?”, the OG Buda mixtape, the single of the English folk trio Daughter and much more.
The Weeknd – clip “Is there anyone else?”
In the new video for the song “Is There Something Else?”, which was included on the “Dawn FM” album, The Weeknd sits in a gloomy room and watches photos and videos on a movie projector. The images were made by the lyrical hero of the video himself. He captured in them the very girl, with whom he, apparently, he is in love. The artist, who has long been fond of tricks with a change of appearance, is filmed in the video in a slightly scary mask. But, fortunately, it is not about persecution: the hero of the video dwells on his fantasies.
Finn Wolfhard – single “Pieces of Gold”
Stranger Things star and The Aubreys frontman Finn Wolfhard has released the song “Pieces of Gold.” The song will appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming Jesse Eisenberg film When You’re Done Saving the World, starring Julianne Moore and Wolfhard. According to the plot, the song “Pieces of Gold” was composed by the hero Ziggy Katz, whose role was played by the actor. When You’re Done Saving the World hits theaters on January 20. It will talk about the difficult relationship between a mother and her teenage son.
Daughter – single “Be on Your Way”
English folk trio Daughter have announced the release of their first album in seven years, “Stereo Mind Game”. Its premiere will take place on April 7, 2023. In honor of this, the band released the first single from the album “Be on Your Way”. It is accompanied by a video in which shots of the solo singer Elena Thorn are mixed with the landscape of the street. The daughter describes the song as “embracing the passage of time”.
Moneybagg Yo – “On Wat U On” (feat. GloRilla)
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One of the main representatives of the modern Memphis trap scene, Moneybagg Yo, released a potential new hit “On Wat U On”, designed to spark interest in the upcoming album. Its launch is scheduled for this year. On the single, the duo trade catchphrases about their love relationship, over which they will always prefer money.
Soda Luv – acoustic version of “Carpe Diem”
Rapper Soda Luv kicked off the first working week of the New Year with lyrics, presenting one of his most famous hits from his new album in a dramatic new version. The single “Carpe Diem” became the central track on the album “Nothing Personal 2”, which was marked by fans as a “return to the origins” of the artist. Among the genres the rapper turns to are classic trap, rage, old Memphis, Chicago and British drill.
Noize MC* – studio version of the song “Swan Lake Cooperative”
Noize MC (recognized as a foreign agent in Russia. – Approx. BURO.) published a studio version of the song “Swan Lake Cooperative”. This is a statement about propaganda, its victims and power. Until recently, the track could only be heard in a live version; now available in three mix options at once. It is not streaming, only on Telegram de Noise. For convenience, one of the versions is uploaded to the YouTube channel of the artist’s fan community.
SZA – “Kill Bill” Music Video
SZA has released a music video for “Kill Bill” inspired by the movie “Kill Bill”. Contains many quotes from the legendary Quentin Tarantino action movie. One of the roles was played by actress Vivica A. Fox, who played Vernita Green. The video was directed by Christian Breslauer, who has worked with The Weeknd, Yungblud, and Bebe Rexha. The song “Kill Bill” appears on SZA’s second album, “SOS”, which was released on December 9. It became the fifth single from the record after “Good Days”, “I Hate U”, “Shirt” and “Nobody Gets Me”.
Diplo – Single “Wasted” (featuring Kodak Black and Koe Wetzel)
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Kodak Black belongs to the category of artists who can work in different styles. World-renowned producer and DJ Diplo has enlisted the help of a rap artist to create a potential hit. The track is made in the country music genre. On “Wasted,” Kodak Black’s vocals are complemented by a rock-infused heavy arrangement featuring vocals by Kui Wetzel.
Nick Carter – track “It Hurts to Love You”
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has released a new song, “Hurts to Love You,” which he dedicated to his late brother Aaron Carter, who died on November 5, 2022. A young man was found dead in a bathroom at his home in California. “This is my most personal record to date,” says the singer.
Gucci Mane – Single “King Snipe” (with Kodak Black)
Despite numerous problems in the 1017 Records partnership, Gucci Mane remains true to its traditions and sticks to the schedule, releasing new material. The artist’s first release in 2023 was a collaboration with Kodak Black “King Snipe”. Previously, the artists have repeatedly collaborated on compositions, and their joint work “Wake Up In The Sky” became an international hit.
Offset & Hit-Boy – “2 LIVE”
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Despite the tragic death of his colleague Takeoff, Offset continues to release new material from his upcoming solo album. A possible indication of its imminent release could be the single “2 LIVE”. The track was recorded to music by Hit-Boy, who not only produced the composition, but also scored it with a verse. It is noteworthy that the premiere of the work did not take place at Motown Records, where Offset is signed, but at the cult independent rap label Mass Appeal.
PARTYNEXTDOOR – track “Her Old Friends”
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One of the main representatives of the modern R&B scene returns to the industry. PARTYNEXTDOOR’s latest solo album “PARTYMOBILE” was released in 2020. “Her Old Friends” marks a new stage in the artist’s career. The romantic ballad about a toxic relationship with a lover is built around a melodic guitar sample. PARTYNEXTDOOR has promised to release new music throughout 2023; From the looks of it, fans can expect the coveted album to premiere soon.
