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Asake Shares Statement After Fans Critically Injured in O2 Academy Brixton Crowd Crush

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Last night, a number of people were injured during a crowd crush at a concert by Nigerian singer Asake at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Eight of those people were hospitalized, and three remain in critical condition. According to reports, large crowds outside the venue – some without tickets and others denied entry due to fake tickets – attempted to force their way in, leading to the show being called off early.

“My heart is with those who were injured last night and caused any form of discomfort. I pray you get well soonest,” Asake wrote in an Instagram post today. “I am also in the process of reaching out to individuals. I still do not have the full brief from the venue management themselves as to what led to the disruption at the entrance of the Brixton Academy, but we are thankful that all was peaceful at the end.”

Asake’s debut album, Mr. Money With the Vibe, was released earlier this year.

Albums Out Today: Ab-Soul, thanks for coming, claire rousay & Jacob Wick

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on December 16, 2022:


Ab-Soul, Herbert

Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Ab-Soul has dropped a new album called Herbert. Following 2016’s Do What Thou Wilt., which featured Schoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Punch, SZA, and more, the new LP boats guest spots from Joey Badass, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Russ, Fresh, Ambré, ALEMEDA, SiR, Punch, Zacari, and Lance Skiiiwalker, as well as production by DJ Premier, Sounwave, James Blake, Hit-Boy, Boi-1da, and DJ Dahi, among others. “We’re all going through things, all of us,” Soul told Rolling Stone. “Me sharing my testimony—if it doesn’t help, it might let you know you’re not the only one going through it. That’s what ultimately gives me the courage to put it out there.”


thanks for coming, You Haven’t Missed Much

You Haven’t Missed Much is a new compilation by thanks for coming, the project of Water From Your Eyes’ Rachel Brown. Following January’s rachel jr., the album spans 14 tracks and features arrangements and performances by Nate Amos, Charlie Dore-Young, Mike Kolb, Lily Konigsberg, and Linda Sherman. In a statement about its first single, ‘Plagiarizer’, Brown said: “This song is just summing up my existence as a vaguely Catholic songwriter who is always in the middle of making a mistake. Honestly, I feel like all the best songs have already been written and I’m just showing up late to the party because I have no other way to express my inner emotional world, which is unfortunately quite mundane and mostly revolves around falling in and out of love too quickly and my consistently losing battle against my insecurities and self-doubt.”


claire rousay & Jacob Wick, anything you can do… 

claire rousay and Jacob Wick have collaborated on a new record titled anything you can do… Recorded in rousay’s house in San Antonio in June 2021 after the duo met in 2017, the album is comprised of two tracks, each clocking in at around 20 minutes: ‘but please don’t’ and ‘anything you say (i can say softer)’. Wick said in press materials: “We play trashy music I think. Improvised music, free jazz, whatever, is usually very serious. Very abstract expressionism. Lots of free jazz musicians still love to visit Jackson Pollock at the MoMA in New York and make a post to Instagram. I don’t think that’s what we’re after. We’re more into being sad, being funny, being frustrated, being sentimental. People used to go to jazz shows and get drunk, cry, dance, fuck. They still should. Not that we’re playing jazz (maybe I am).”


claire rousay & Anne-F Jacques, a very busy social life

claire rousay has another collaborative album out today via her American Dreams imprint Mended Dreams. a very busy social life finds the Los Angeles experimental musician teaming up with Canadian sound artist Anne-F Jacques. Spanning four tracks, the record was mastered by Andrew Weathers and features cover art by Joanni Grenier. It’s the latest in a series of collaborative projects rousay has put out this year, following a crying poem with more eaze and Bloodz Boi, Sunset Poem with Circuit des Yeux, and February’s Never Stop Texting Me.


Other albums out today:

Your Old Droog, YOD Presents: The Shining; León Cordero, Jueves; The Alchemist, The Alchemist Sandwich; Circa Survive, Two Dreams; Jacquees, Sincerely, For You; Young Dolph, Paper Route Frank; Mimi Barks, DEADGIRL.

Nakhane Announces New Album ‘Bastard Jargon’, Releases ‘Leading Lines’ EP

Nakhane has announced their third studio album, Bastard Jargon, which is due out next spring via BMG. Today’s announcement coincides with the release of the South African artist’s Leading Lines EP, which features the previously shared singles  ‘Tell Me Your Politik’ (featuring Moonchild Sanelly and Nile Rodgers) and ‘Do You Well’ (with Perfume Genius), as well as a new track called ‘You’ve Got Me (Living Again)’. All the songs on Leading Lines will also appear on the LP. Listen to it below, and scroll down for Bastard Jargon‘s cover art and full tracklist.

“It’s an existential sex album,” Nakhane said of Bastard Jargon in a press statement. “Almost every song on it has some kind of wink towards sex. It’s not necessarily a seductive, come to me, bedroom eyes kind of sex – it’s much more inquisitive, psychological sex. When I wrote ‘You Will Not Die’ it was at the end of my relationship with Christianity, and then when I wrote ‘Bastard Jargon’ I’d moved to London and I threw myself into just wanting to feel good.”

Bastard Jargon Cover Artwork:

Bastard Jargon Tracklist:

1. The Caring
2. Tell Me Your Politik [feat. Moonchild Sanelly & Nile Rodgers]
3. The Conjecture
4. Hold Me Down
5. Hear Me Moan
6. Do You Well [feat. Perfume Genius]
7. My Ma Was Good
8. You’ve Got Me (Living Again)
9. Standing in Our Way
10. If You Were to Complain

Sunny War Shares Cover of Ween’s ‘Baby Bitch’

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Sunny War has released a cover of Ween’s 1994 track Baby Bitch’, which will appear on her forthcoming album Anarchist Gospel. It follows previous offerings ‘No Reason’ and ‘Higher’. Check it out below.

“‘Baby Bitch’ is one of my favorite Ween songs,” War said in a press release. “It’s pretty and also petty as hell. I first heard Ween’s Chocolate and Cheese album when I was 8 or 9. My mom and stepdad were really into Ween at the time. Throughout the years I’ve found myself returning to ‘Baby Bitch’ every time I end up angry with someone I once loved. I used to play the cover while busking on the Venice Boardwalk and am happy to have finally recorded it. I think the children singing the choruses makes it just a little more petty.”

Anarchist Gospel is due out February 3 on New West.

Watch Weezer Perform ‘I Want a Dog’ on ‘Kimmel’

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Weezer stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (December 15) to perform their recent single ‘I Want a Dog’. Check it out below.

‘I Want a Dog’ is the lead single from Weezer’s upcoming EP SZNZ: Winter, which drops on December 21. It’s the final in a series of seasonally-themed EPs, following March’s Spring, June’s Summer, and September’s Autumn.

Cardi B Joins Rosalía for New Remix of ‘Despachá’

Rosalía has teamed up with Cardi B for a new remix of ‘Despachá’. Check out the new version of the Motomami + song below.

Speaking about the collaboration in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Rosalía said:

I mean, I always wanted to work with her. Since long time ago, I wanted to make music with her. And she knows I love her music, and she always supports me too. So I was like, “This song is inspired in Mambo, it’s inspired in musica Dominicana.” And she’s Dominican, so who else is going to understand this better than her? You know what I mean? And she knows it’s inspired in this type of music, inspired in Omega, this type of song is inspired in Omega… So she understands all of that is, it’s part of her. So I thought that it made complete sense. And she also loves the song. So I really love how she sounds when she rapping it sounds urgent. So when she’s singing it, it sounds fresh. So it’s really cool. …her energy’s like, oh, the strongest. Her energy’s super pure and strong. I think that everybody can feel that. It doesn’t matter if you have seen her on stage or you have just seen her through your phone, everybody feels it, because that’s how special she is.

Rosalía’s MOTOMAMI, which made our best albums of 2022 list, came out in March.

6 Horse Betting Tips To Immediately Win More Money

Betting on horses can be a great way to make some extra money, but with an industry that involves so many different elements, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose your stake. To help ensure you don’t put your hard-earned cash at risk, we have compiled six reliable tips designed to help you become a more successful horse bettor right away. By taking the time upfront to learn these key pieces of advice, you may find yourself earning real returns instead of depositing losses back into the market!

Always Research

The first tip on this list for anyone who is looking to immediately win more money when betting on horses would be to always do your research. Something that many horse bettors tend to forget is that the amount of research that they put into a bet will often determine whether or not that bet is successful.

There are so many questions that could determine the outcome of a bet. For example, have you read the Southwell track overview, or any other track, for that matter? How many races has a horse won in the past? How experienced is the jockey? When was the last time a horse had a break? The tracks it performs best on are also an important factor.

Check Different Sites for Odds

The next tip on this list for horse bettors looking to immediately win more money would be to check different sites for odds. In the world of horse betting, this is also known as “shopping for odds.” What this means is that different sites will offer different odds for different races.

This means that if you shop for odds, you can increase the amount of money that you make if you win a bet. However, having said that, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean that there will be hundreds of dollars worth of differences between odds, but winning slightly more here and there will increase the total amount of money you can make.

Place Different Bets

One of the most important tips on this list to begin winning more money immediately as a horse bettor would be to place different kinds of bets. Why? Because if you are only betting on which horse is going to win, you are severely limiting the amount of money that you can make.

When it comes to the various bets in horse racing, you can bet across the board, you could place a show bet, or even a place bet. Show bets allow you to bet which horses will be in the first, second, or third position, and place bets allow you to bet which horses will be in the first and second positions. As you can see, this dramatically increases your chances of winning.

Have a Bankroll Management Strategy

Another important tip if you are looking to win more bits as a horse bettor would be to have an effective bankroll management strategy. If you love horse racing and you are new to betting, it would be quite easy to understand why you would blow through your bankroll in the first couple of races.

However, having an effective bankroll management strategy will make you more cautious when placing bets, which helps to increase your chances of winning since you will be cautious to bet on a horse you don’t think will win, and it will also help you to bet over a longer period.

Have the Correct Mindset

As mentioned above, having an effective bankroll management strategy is a great way to begin increasing the number of bets that you win. However, another method of increasing the number of bets that you can win is to have the correct mindset.

While most horse bettors might think that they could place just a few bets and win thousands of dollars, this is not the case. The profits that you will see with horse betting will occur over a longer time.

Don’t Chase Losses

Finally, the last tip on this list, if you are looking to increase the number of bets that you win, would be to not chase losses. If you are unfamiliar with this term, it means to begin betting even more money to make up for money that has been lost through betting.

Avoiding chasing losses will help you increase the number of bets that you win since you will be more strategic in the bets that you place. It will also mean that you will have more money at your disposal to make good bets.

5 Business Tips to Improve Your Company This Year

If you’re looking to improve your company, there are various tactics and techniques that can make a difference. From the way that you manage your company’s finances to the way that you take care of your team, you can make sure your business reaches the objectives you’ve set. Here are some tips to get you there.

Take time hiring people

If you’re looking for the best potential for your success, look at the team that you have on the job. If you feel you can’t completely rely on your employees, you may find it hard to improve your business.

When hiring new hires, take time to run criminal background checks for employment so you can be sure you’re bringing on the best people possible for the job. Your company reputation matters, and you want to be sure that the people you’re hiring to represent you are up-to-standard, both in integrity, as well as with the skills that they bring to the table.

Streamline processes

If things don’t seem to be working in your company as you’d want them to, it could be that some methods and processes are outdated. Improve your chances at success through updating everything from how you manage inventory to how you manage projects.

With a plethora of software available, you’ll discover that things can be a lot easier when you take advantage of technology. Paper trails, emails, and phone calls have all served a purpose in the past, but with new software that allows us to work in a more streamlined way, why ignore the benefits of sites that make work a lot easier in this day and age?

Do more for customers

If there’s an aspect of your business that calls for attention, it’s your customer service. Satisfied customers can help move your company forward through their loyalty and also sing their praises for what you offer to your community.

If your customer service isn’t where it should be at this moment, check out customer support software that can help make it easier for you to take care of your customers’ needs, whenever it’s needed. If there’s anywhere to improve your business, it’s the quality of your customer service.

Expertly manage finances

How do you manage your finances at this point? Are you using financial bookkeeping software that allows you to see everything from payroll to profit and more? Do you work with an accountant who uses their expertise to help you manage your business income?

If not, it could be time to transition into better ways of managing your company finances. Your business profit can make or break your company, so don’t ignore the importance of managing your money well. It’s worth the effort.

Appreciate your team

If you have a great team that you can rely on, are you doing what you can to keep them? Taking care of stellar employees will ensure you’ll have them for years to come. From offering competitive salaries to providing great time off, there are a variety of ways that you can motivate employees and take care of your team.

Creating a great workplace environment that provides benefits for your employees will help you be able to rely on top-notch team members for a long time.

In conclusion

Running a business requires patience and determination, but also the right methods and processes for reaching success in a quick and efficient way. From software to working with the best people, there are pieces of the corporate puzzle that work together for optimal success. If you’re missing a component to improving your brand’s success, consider these tips above for ideas on how to best arrive at your destination.

Poppers sales and their legislation across the world

Poppers is the slang term used to represent a liquid drug that is widely available in small bottles. But they are illegal in many countries with some countries fighting to legalize them. Typically, the drug belongs to a chemical class called alkyl nitrates. You can mostly find them disguised as nail polish, air freshener, etc.

What makes the liquid so popular is its ability to provide you with a more relaxing and erotic feel right after inhaling it. The liquid brings the blood pressure down and dilates blood vessels in the process. As a result, the involuntary muscles relax after some time.

No wonder, poppers are extremely popular among people who are keen to enhance their sexual intercourse sessions. Especially the gay community is the one who seeks this recreational drug more than others. Poppers are effective when it comes to relaxing your muscles while giving you the perfect start for a soothing experience.

Poppers and its legislation in the UK

To begin with, there have been speculations regarding the use of poppers for a long time. And, the same has not been confined to the UK alone. Rather, several countries are still battling over the legality of poppers and their use.

Furthermore, the Medicines Act of 1968 in the UK clearly states that it is illegal to advertise substances that might have serious consequences. However, nothing has been written about their usage. This is one reason why the demand for the popper has been increasingly rising.

Poppers are used to derive ultimate sexual pleasure specifically for people who are gay. On top of that, teenagers are finding poppers as a new way to get high. As it appears that the easy availability of the substance is fueling the desire.

The liquid drug is available almost everywhere because there are no laws regarding distribution. Even the Misuse of Drugs Act has no strict laws. It was in 2016 that there have been improvements when poppers were included in the Psychoactive Substance Act as a category.

As such, there was a ban on the production, distribution, and even import of poppers in the United Kingdom. The authorities even discussed whether to label the liquid drug as an illegal substance or a recreational drug.

Another development in the legislation of poppers came when Priti Patel, former Home Secretary, UK removed the legal ban on the substance. Although there are no issues about possession, laws were enacted on supplying poppers. The substance is available in sex shops, clubs, and online stores such as Poppersexpress.co.uk.

The legality of poppers in other countries

In the US, they consider poppers as a substance that can cause severe health issues and recommends people stay away from it. Even if you use it for sexual preferences, the results could be devastating.

The sale of poppers is limited to some users in Canada. But the regulation is against consumption and even inhalation. In Australia, only pharmacies are permitted to sell poppers. However, you can buy them for therapeutic use.

So, poppers are legally accepted in some countries while they remain in legal gray areas in other countries. A piece of good news is that poppers reduce the chances of dependency. Also, it is not good to use it while consuming alcohol or taking Viagra.

The Weeknd Shares New Single ‘Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)’

Earlier this month, the Weeknd teased new music for the soundtrack to James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water. The film is out on Friday, December 16, and the Weeknd’s new song ‘Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)’ is out now. The track was written by the Weeknd and produced by Swedish House Mafia and composer Simon Franglen. Listen to it below.

The Weeknd’s most recent album, Dawn FM, was released in January. Check out where it landed on our 50 Best Albums of 2022 list, and read about its cover artwork in our list of the best album covers of the year.