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SZA Shares Video for New Song ‘Shirt’

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SZA released her new song ‘Shirt’, alongside an accompanying video directed by Dave Meyers and co-starring Lakeith Stanfield. Check it out below.

SZA has been teasing ‘Shirt’ since January 2021, after an unreleased snippet of the track went viral on TikTok. It’s her first new song since ‘I Hate U’ last year, and is expected to appear on the follow-up to her 2017 debut Ctrl.

Listen to Rihanna’s First New Song in 6 Years, ‘Lift Me Up’

Rihanna is back with a new song, ‘Lift Me Up’, her first track as lead artist in six years. It leads the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which arrives on November 4; the film hits theaters a week later, on November 11. ‘Lift Me Up’ was written with Tems, producer Ludwig Göransson, and the movie’s director, Ryan Coogler, as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Check it out below.

In a statement, Tems said: “After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them.” She added, “Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”

Last month, Rihanna announced that she would perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. ‘Lift Me Up’ marks her first new solo song since ‘Sledgehammer’, which was released as part of the Star Trek Beyond soundtrack in 2016, the same year her most recent album ANTI came out. She’s since hopped on tracks by Kendrick Lamar, Future, DJ Khaled, N.E.R.D, and PartyNextDoor.

5 Valueble Ways to Continuously Develop Skills as a Young Entrepreneur

In order to be successful, young entrepreneurs must continuously develop their skills. This can be done in a variety of ways, and it’s essential to find what works best for you. Just make sure that you’re always growing and learning so that you can keep up with the ever-changing landscape of business environments. Here are five valuable ways to continuously develop skills as a young entrepreneur:

Take online courses

There are a plethora of online courses available on the internet, which makes it easy and convenient to learn new skills without leaving the comfort of your home. You can find courses on everything from social media marketing to public speaking, and there’s bound to be something that catches your interest. Once you’ve found a few courses that look promising, dedicate some time each week to completing them. And don’t forget to put what you’ve learned into practice! Also, be sure to take advantage of any free trials that are offered before you commit to anything.

Read books on the topic

If you’re the type of person who prefers to learn by reading, then there are plenty of books out there on entrepreneurship and business. A quick trip to your local bookstore or a browsing through this blog on George Washington biographies will reveal a wealth of titles to choose from. Once you’ve selected a few that look interesting, settle down with them in your spare time and take some notes. Not only will you be gaining valuable knowledge, but you’ll also have something to refer back to when you need a refresher on certain concepts.

Join a networking group or mastermind group

Meeting other entrepreneurs is a great way to learn and grow. You can attend networking events, join an entrepreneur group or start your own mastermind group. This will give you the opportunity to share ideas, get feedback and learn from others who are in the same boat as you. It’s also a great way to connect and build relationships with people who can help you in your business journey.

Attend workshops and conferences

Attending workshops and conferences is a great way to learn new skills and meet other entrepreneurs. You’ll be able to hear from experts in various fields, and you’ll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. This can be a great way to get inspired and motivated so that you can take your business to the next level. You can also find out about new trends and technologies that can help you in your business.

Practice, practice, practice!

One of the best ways to learn and improve your skills is to simply practice them as often as you can. If you want to get better at public speaking, for example, then make a point of giving speeches on a regular basis. Or if you want to improve your writing skills, then start a blog or write articles for online publications. The more you do something, the better you’ll become at it. And once you’ve mastered a skill, you’ll be closer to achieving success in your business venture.

No matter which method (or combination of methods) you choose, just make sure that you’re always learning and growing as an entrepreneur. By continuously developing your skills, you’ll be able to stay ahead of the competition and reach your business goals.

Nakhane and Perfume Genius Team Up on New Song ‘Do You Well’

Nakhane has teamed up with Perfume Genius for the new song ‘Do You Well’. The track was produced by Emre Türkmen, with additional production by Nile Rodgers, and comes with an accompanying video from director Jordan Rossi. Watch and listen below.

“I always thought singing with him would be a beautiful thing,” Nakhane said of the collaboration in a statement. “I liked that it’s a song that was not necessarily what people would expect from us: a sad, trauma-mining ballad. Instead I wanted us to make a banger.”

They added of the video: “I wanted to explore the intersection of violence and sensuality, the dance of courting someone before you actually have sex with them. It was inspired by a lot of gay-themed films, where we normally see characters wrestling with their inner dialogue before they give in to their desires. So I said why not make that wrestling literal? Of course the inspiration for that was how homoerotic wrestling is.”

‘Do You Well’ follows Nakhane’s ‘Tell Me Your Politik’, which came out in July.

BROCKHAMPTON Announce New Album ‘The Family’

BROCKHAMPTON have announced they have a new album on the way. Their final outing is called The Family, and it will be released on November 17. Today, the group has shared two trailers for the project, which is described as “a story about BROCKHAMPTON” and is available to pre-order here. Check out the visuals below, along with the album’s cover artwork.

BROCKHAMPTON teased the new album during their set at Coachella 2022, which followed the news that the band would be going on an indefinite hiatus. Their previous album was 2021’s Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine.

The Family Cover Artwork:

Mount Kimbie Share New Songs ‘Satellite 9’ and ‘DVD’ Featuring Choker, Sampha, and Duval Timothy

Mount Kimbie have released two more tracks from their upcoming double album, MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning. ‘Satellite 9’ was produced by the group’s Kai Campos, while ‘DVD’ was helmed by Dom Maker and features a guest appearance from Choker. Duval Timothy plays piano on ‘DVD’, which also has backing vocals from Sampha. Take a listen below.

Along with the new tracks, Mount Kimbie have announced two works that will accompany each side of the album. They’ve enlisted creative Tyrone Lebon, who also worked on their debut album Crooks & Lovers as well as Fran Ocean’s ‘Nikes’, for a film that will be shown at London’s Frieze Gallery from November 4 until November 5. It will also be available to watch online here from November 4. For City Planning, they commissioned New York-based sculpture artist Tom Shannon to create a piece, titled ‘Four World Set’, that will be displayed at St Giles Square in Central London from October 31 before traveling travel worldwide to new locations.

MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning comes out on November 4 via Warp. So far, the duo has previewed it with the Kučka-assisted ‘F1 Racer’, ‘Zone 1 (24 Hours)’, ‘In Your Eyes’ (featuring Slowthai and Danny Brown), ‘A Deities Encore’ (with Liv.e), ‘Q’, and ‘Quartz’.

Horsegirl Share Cover of Minutemen’s ‘History Lesson Part 2’

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Horsegirl have released their cover of Minutemen’s 1984 song ‘History Lesson Part 2’, which was previously only available as part of a 7″. Listen to it below.

“‘History Lesson Part 2’ has always been a punk manifesto for us,” Horsegirl explained in a statement. “It was an unusual pick to cover considering the lyrics are so specific to Minutemen, but we thought there was something appealing too about recording a ‘History Lesson’ that doesn’t actually give you any history on us.”

Horsegirl’s debut album, Versions of Modern Performance, came out earlier this year on Matador.

Sunny War Announces New Album ‘Anarchist Gospel’, Shares New Song

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Singer-songwriter Sunny War has announced her signing with New West Records, which will release her new album Anarchist Gospel on February 3. The album was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) and features appearances by Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Allison Russell, David Rawlings, Jack Lawrence of the Raconteurs, Micah Nelson, The Deslondes’ John James Tourville, Kyshona Armstrong, Dennis Crouch, The School Zone Children’s Choir, and more. Check out the lead single ‘No Reason’ below.

“This album represents such a crazy period in my life, between the breakup and the move to Nashville and my dad dying,” War explained in a statement. “But now I feel like the worst parts are over. What I learned, I think, is that the best thing to do is just to feel everything and deal with it. Just feel everything.”

‘No Reason’, she added, “is about the internal struggle that all people face just trying to be the best version of themselves. And the guilt that you feel when you’re not being the best version of yourself.”

Anarchist Gospel Cover Artwork:

Anarchist Gospel Tracklist:

1. Love’s Death Bed
2. No Reason
3. Shelter And Storm
4. I Got No Fight
5. Swear To Gawd
6. Earth
7. New Day
8. Baby Bitch
9. His Love
10. Hopeless
11. Higher
12. Test Dummy
13. Sweet Nothing
14. Whole

Killer Mike Shares Video for New Single ‘Talk’n That Shit!’

Killer Mike has shared a new song called ‘Talk’n That Shit!’. Produced by DJ Paul and TWhy Xclusive, the track arrives with a music video directed by seck. and featuring an opening cameo from Jamie Foxx. Watch and listen below.

“The song is self explanatory. With the video, I wanted show the freedom and beauty in being able to turn up in spite of all the fuck-shit,” Killer Mike explained in a statement. “That upsets the bourgeoisie even more – in spite of all your criticisms, we’re gonna live free and stay lit.”

Earlier this year, Killer Mike released the new single ‘Run’, a collaboration with Young Thug.

Sustainable fashion vs Ethical fashion: What is the difference?

The gritty cycle of unethical fast fashion is still going, even though a more sustainable fashion outlook has been growing. In fact, a study completed by Comparethemarket has uncovered that whilst sustainable fashion becomes increasingly popular in everyday society, the choice for ethical clothing is not of high priority to many when purchasing clothes, causing concerns among a lot of fashion designers and labels.

In this article, we’ll look at the key differences between sustainable and ethical fashion and why they are essential to know for any consumer.

The Similarities

Ethical and sustainable fashion are a crucial part of the future of fashion. They are both focused on a positive notion that rewards the maker and the consumer by providing higher-quality items from factories and artisans that pay their employees a fair share in a safe environment.

Ethical Fashion

As part of its movement, ethical fashion places a high value on the welfare of its labourers and workers. This is something sustainable fashion doesn’t focus on. Instead, it looks at materials, upcycling and distribution. By promoting ethical fashion, we prevent cruel working conditions that can lead to death, illness and slavery. We also create a cycle that cares for animals and the future owners of our clothing.

Sustainable Fashion 

From farming the materials to having them stocked in retail stores, sustainable fashion focuses on how life cycles can affect the environment. It is a vital part of moving forward in the fashion world as its primary focus aids in preventing climate change and helps save the world from unnecessary pollution and waste. Unlike ethical fashion, it tends to focus on the environment.

Here are some ethical and sustainable brands:

  • Patagonia
  • Nynne
  • Bottletop

Here are some fast fashion brands to avoid:

  • Shein
  • H&M
  • Primark

Why is fast fashion terrible?

Fast fashion is like fast food — it’s quick, unhealthy and promotes a throwaway lifestyle. The fast fashion culture tends to be promoted by z-list celebrities and Insta models with a worthy following. The most prominent and ethical issue we face with fast fashion is that the clothes are generally made for one-off trends and seasonal gimmicks. This means a lot of material gets wasted, and the consideration for the amount of pollution caused by the production is dismissed. Moreover, the workers of the factories tend to be underpaid and treated poorly with horrible working conditions. Sadly, it’s difficult to move away from this movement as it’s popularised by many personalities who prefer a paycheck over a morally-focused view of fashion.

How to shop better

It’s easy to share a post on fast fashion or mention it when it suits us but buying better is essential. Hitting fast fashion brands where it hurts makes the change we need. So, to shop better, it is important to look for brands that are first transparent about exactly where their clothes are made and have proof behind their claims. Moreover, it would be best if you researched any related topics to the brand you are buying. You’d be surprised how many bend the rules and greenwash the consumer. Lastly, purchase quality. Spending more is not great but paying double or even more can pay off. High-quality clothes last after more than several washes and can belong in your wardrobe for years to come.