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Two Feet – Pink Album

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TWO FEET RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM PINK

ALBUM FEATURES NEW SINGLE “MARIA”

SET TO LAUNCH 2020 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR, DONATES $1 PER TICKET TO SRNA FOUNDATION

Platinum-certified and genre-bending rising star Two Feet releases his anticipated full-length debut album, Pink.

Check out Pink HERE!

Pink features the latest single “Maria” which was recently added onto the album and transforms the listener with its echoes of guitar delay and cavernous production. In addition, the album’s previously released track “Grey” has already racked up 1.4 million-plus Spotify streams in addition to receiving critical praise. Thissongissick observed, “You feel this track’s bass in your bones, the guitar in your soul, and the words in your heart.” Not to mention, the record boasts the previously released “Pink” (2.7 million Spotify streams, 3.6 million YouTube views), the fan praised anthem “You?” (5.4 million YouTube views), and “BBY” (2.1 million Spotify streams, 3.2 million YouTube views).

After recently wrapping up his European tour and set to play Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile, and Lollapalooza Brazil at their rescheduled dates, Two Feet will launch his Pink Tour Part I later this Spring. The 17-date run kicks off April 28 in Los Angeles, CA at The Novo, visits major markets and legendary venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on May 7, and concludes at The Metro in Chicago, IL on May 26.

Giving back, he also partnered with Plus1.org to donate $1 per ticket purchased to SRNA (http://wearesrna.org/) (Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association). The SRNA Foundation remains near and dear to Two Feet as his sister has previously been diagnosed with transverse myelitis. The SRNA helps to advocate and bring awareness to transverse myelitis and there rare neuroimmune diseases.

The new dates continue a marathon international run and festivals already on the books for 2020. Check out the full itinerary below. Streamed over 1.5 billion times as of 2020 and triumphant on stage everywhere from Governors Ball to Austin City Limits, Two Feet upholds a powerful connection to the crowd on his full-length debut, Pink [Republic Records]. He initially made his mark and invited an honest connection on the 2016 viral smash “Go Fuck Yourself.” It eventually earned a platinum certification from the RIAA as he unveiled a pair of EPs—First Steps and Momentum—and toured frequently. 2018’s A 20 Something F*ck EP yielded the gold-selling “I Feel Like I’m Drowning” as he sold-out shows worldwide. Now, the album illuminates the full scope of his signature sound and hints at more to come.

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ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Florence + the Machine, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Jacquees, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (The Weeknd, Belly, NAV), Young Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records, and Universal Music Latin Entertainment. In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR, The Four), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.

Alec Wigdahl × “Cologne”

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SINGER/SONGWRITER ALEC WIGDAHL PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “COLOGNE”

Today, Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter Alec Wigdahl shares a brutally honest but infectious new single called “Cologne.” Released via Internet Money Records / 10K Projects, “Cologne” finds the 19-year-old artist taking on a more beat-driven and dynamic pop sound — a perfect backdrop to his airy vocals and romantically tortured lyrics. Check out “Cologne” HERE

Produced by Wigdahl along with Internet Money founder Taz Taylor, Nick Mira (A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kevin Gates, Juice WRLD), and OkTanner, “Cologne” marks a major departure from the stripped-down sonic palette of Strawberry— Wigdahl’s debut EP for Internet Money Records / 10K Projects, released last December. Despite its more elaborate production, “Cologne” offers up the same raw emotion that Wigdahl has always brought to his songwriting. As Wigdahl explains, that fearless honesty ultimately serves as a vehicle for personal connection.

“I love the kind of songs that are incredibly specific to the artist’s life, but when you listen it hits you right in the chest — almost like it’s happening to you,” says Wigdahl. “In my own music, I try to be as personal and vulnerable as I possibly can, so that everyone can feel like the song was made for them. I want them to feel like I’m narrating their story at the same time that I’m narrating mine.”

Based in L.A. but originally from outside Minneapolis, Wigdahl took up songwriting at the age of 15, initially using music as a form of therapy. After teaching himself to play guitar by watching videos of his favorite musicians, he put out a self-produced EP called On My Mind his senior year of high school. Upon graduating he headed to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music, but quickly dropped out and returned home to enroll at the University of Minnesota, compelled to continue with his D.I.Y. approach to music. Those instincts proved to be right on target when the Internet Money team reached out to Wigdahl after discovering his songs on social media. By the end of last summer, Wigdahl had signed his deal with 10K Projects and soon set to work on Strawberry.

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Arlissa – Healing

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Arlissa, the London-bred singer-songwriter who last year ignited major buzz with a string of critically acclaimed singles, returns with “Healing,” available today via Def Jam Recordings. “Healing” is the newest advance track from Arlissa’s hotly anticipated debut album set to arrive in 2020. “Healing,” co-written by Ryan Williamson and Kameron Alexander, was produced by Rykeyz.

The music video for “Healing,” also out today, “was super inspired by Ayahuasca,” said Arlissa. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. It really helps you face your demons and raise your vibration. So with that in mind, the video is all about breaking free from all that binds you; It’s about growth, and rebirth; shedding your skin and becoming the person you were always meant to be.”

Arlissa’s defiant 2019 anthem “We Won’t Move” was included as one of two original compositions on the Def Jam soundtrack for The Hate U Give, the celebrated film adaptation of the Angie Thomas book. The song garnered early buzz when Arlissa debuted it at the movie’s Toronto Film Festival premiere, followed by performances on ABC’s Good Morning America, and Wendy Williams. Arlissa went on to feature on the Ariana Grande helmed soundtrack for last year’s Charlie’s Angels and pen R3HAB and Zayn’s hit song “Flames.”

Arlissa had been piling up a string of independent hits when Brit DJ/producer Jonas Blue’s electronic remix of “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie” broke through in early 2018. She debuted the acoustic version of “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie” on NBC’s Today Show, as Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month. The performance sent the song into viral overdrive, virtually tripling the worldwide streams and views of the original.

Quin NFN – All Blues

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Austin, TX rapper Quin NFN has released a new single “All Blues,” out now on 10K Projects. The single will feature on his forthcoming QUINCHO EP, out March 27. QUINCHO is the follow up to Quin’s 2019 project, 4NUN, which has over 115 million US streams and was praised by the likes of Pitchfork, Complex, XXL, Genius, and more. Stream “All Blues” and pre-order the EP HERE.

Born in 2000 and raised in an area best known as “24” (NE Austin), Quin stated rhyming at six years old. Quin turned to rappers Cassidy and Lil Wayne for lyrical inspiration and fast-flowing, clever bars, and started to release videos online, gaining more and more regional traction with every release. The Austin rap scene came with its challenges but Quin stayed consistent and in November of 2018, posted the snippet for “Talkin’ My Shit”. The clip generated a million views within days, and caught the attention of the music press, who began to credit Quin as one of the forerunners of the Austin rap scene. In 2019, after singing to Elliot Grainge’s 10K Projects, Quin released his debut album 4NUN, which features the critically acclaimed singles “Poles” and “Talkin’ My Shit” with over 14 and 15 million Spotify streams respectively.

Top 5 nutrition tips when working from home

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1. Look for nutritious alternatives

If you’re worried about not being able to continue to eat well as particular ingredients are no longer in stock, try exploring other foods that could offer similar health benefits. We have put together a shopping list of alternative food options to ensure you’re not missing out on your essential vitamins and minerals. The key advice here is nutrition should still come first, but you may have to switch up some of your routinely used ingredients.

2. Stick to your routine

Spending more time at home can also impact when you eat. Whether or not you’re working from home, try to create (and stick to) a routine. This will help you avoid snacking on unhealthy foods. Eat your typical set number of meals a day and around the same time each day. If you don’t cook much or have more time on your hands than previously, now is a great time to start.

3. Stay hydrated

Keeping well hydrated is important for overall well-being, particularly cognitive function. If you’re working from home, keep a glass of water by you and drink throughout the day. Drink several cups of fluid each day including water, tea & coffee (though not too much!), fruit teas and sugar-free drinks.

4. Don’t forget your fresh veg

Fresh fruits and vegetables may have taken a back seat for you. Fruit and vegetables provide loads of essential nutrients and there are ways to extend their shelf-life and make them more convenient. For example, soups and sauces can be made straight away and then frozen. You can make a concentrated stock which you can then freeze in ice cube trays and, voila, homemade, low salt stock cubes!

5. Keep your stress at bay

There are many ways to reduce stress. Try to minimize the amount of alcohol you drink, especially during the week, which will also help you stick to a routine. Keep an eye on the number of caffeinated drinks you’re having and try switching to decaf options during the afternoon. This can help you sleep and focus better.

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Along with Huel powder (including a gluten-free and reduced carb option), Huel offers a number of nutritionally complete products, including the world’s first nutritionally complete granola and an on-the-go bar which makes for the perfect snack. Most recently, Huel launched their first Ready-to-drink meal, acting as an innovative solution for time-poor consumers.

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LECRAE – Set Me Free

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Grammy-Award winning artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social activist LECRAE released his new single “Set Me Free” today via Columbia Records/Reach Records. “Set Me Free” featuring Def Jam recording artist, singer, and rapper, YK Osiris (“Worth It,” “Valentine”), produced by GAWVI is the first song to drop from Lecrae’s upcoming album to be released later this year.

“As I went through my own restoration process, I realized there were things that had held me down, keeping me from being all that God had created me to me. My prayer is that we’re all set from shackles like negative thoughts that keep us from experiencing true freedom!”

Along with the song, Lecrae also released the official video featuring YK directed by Bobby Hanaford. Click here to watch the video.

“Set Me Free” is available everywhere now. Click here to stream/purchase.

Read Lecrae’s open letter amid the coronavirus outbreak on Billboard here.

Shawn Wasabi – Animal Crossing

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LISTEN: Shawn Wasabi Releases Video Game-Inspired “ANIMAL CROSSING” Track In Celebration of Nintendo Switch ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Launch

Featuring Lauded Pop and R&B Artist Sophia Black

Listen to “ANIMAL CROSSING” HERE

Check out the “ANIMAL CROSSING” Visualizer HERE

As a life-long video game enthusiast and master-controllerist, Shawn Wasabi’s newest track “ANIMAL CROSSING” is inspired by the interactive Nintendo game of the same name. Featuring pop-infused vocals from hit-maker Sophia Black, the track arrives uncoincidentally on the same day as the debut of ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ for Nintendo Switch.

http://shawnwasabi.lnk.to/ANIMALCROSSING“ANIMAL CROSSING” is a rush of sweet melodies and infectious hooks, transporting listeners into the idyllic paradise that awaits in the game. Incorporating 8-bit sound effects and lyrics that reference in-game relics like, ‘peaches by the pool,’ it’s the perfect soundtrack for any gamer to build their tropical island escape. Whether fans are familiar with the game or not, the sentimental nature of “ANIMAL CROSSING” makes it the love song we all need right now.
Listen to “ANIMAL CROSSING” here.

“ANIMAL CROSSING” drops just a week after Shawn’s latest original tune “HOME RUN,” a flavorful food-inspired collaboration with Raychel Jay, Hollis and Brandon Colbein. Reminiscent of his prior singles like “SNACK” and “MARBLE TEA,” it’s an appetizing blend of Shawn’s expert electronic production and Facet House co-founder Justin Tranter’s polished pop touch. Listen to “HOME RUN,” here.

Last month, Shawn created a Midi-Fighter version of Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” from his own bathroom. The video immediately took off on TikTok, reaching 500k views on the first day. Within 24 hours, former World of Dance competitor & current TikTok sensation BDash discovered the video and used the beat to kick off a dance challenge on the platform. From Twitch to Jessica Alba, it wasn’t long before the impromptu bathroom beat hit the radar of some of the internet’s most influential personalities. Watch here.

Becky G – SAYGRACE

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SAYGRACE today offers a brand new remix of her Tiktok-topping hit entitled “Boys Ain’t Shit (Estos Chicos No Lo Son Remix)” Featuring Becky G.
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The video for ‘Boys Ain’t Shit’ has already enjoyed over 5 million views, and the single has been trending on TikTok with over 200k video creations.

This remix is the latest offering from SAYGRACE who released her critically-lauded debut EP last month entitled The Defining Moments of SayGrace: Girlhood, Fuckboys & Situationships.

SAYGRACE says: “I am honored to have Becky G join me on this new version of my song. She’s such an accomplished performer and songwriter, who like me, also started out as a teenager in this business, and I am blown away to hear she’s a fan.*”

Adds Becky G about lending her voice to “Boys Ain’t Shit”: “I loved the original song so much and wanted to jump on it! I feel people around the world, no matter what language they speak, have related to the sentiment of the song at some point in life.”

“Boys Ain’t Shit” finds SAYGRACE flipping the script on a man who pushed her to the breaking point — but instead of vectoring in on the problems in their situationship, SAYGRACE turned the track into an anthem for all women who feel like swiping, doing emotional labor, and the interchangeable nature of modern dating is dehumanizing.

SAYGRACE released a trilogy of videos for featured tracks on her EP – “Boys Ain’t Shit, “Doin’ Too Much,” and “Gone” , all representing the viewpoint of SAYGRACE’s younger self.

Offers SAYGRACE about her EP: “The things that I’ve gone through have made me a little rough around the edges and hard for some people to take, but it’s who I am. I’d rather be this way than be a version of myself that makes you feel more comfortable,” she says.

SAYGRACE thinks of her lyrics as a message to the younger version of herself, and a message to any woman who needs to hear it; that in a world that’s always trying to shrink you, you can be as big as you want. “As woman we’re told all your value is placed on how fuckable you are, but I refuse to accept that as reality,” she says. “What I realized as I got older is that nothing is more powerful than divine feminine energy and when woman come together and support each other the possibilities are infinite.” SAYGRACE is all about finding her place and her power as a young woman despite sometimes still feeling like a lost kid in this big world.

Her EP, The Defining Moments of SayGrace: Girlhood, Fuckboys & Situationships, is her manifesto.

Tiana Major9 – Collide

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Tiana Major9 releases an acoustic version of her global hit ‘Collide’! Listen here! ‘Collide’ featuring EARTHGANG was the lead single off of the critically acclaimed Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack and currently has over 17.1M Global Streams, and the official music video has garnered over 3M views. Watch it here!

AARON CARPENTER – You

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Today, Aaron Carpenter released his first single of 2020, the scintillating “You.” Teaming up with The Roommates – who also produced two of his 2019 singles, “No Control” and “Next” – Carpenter delivers a dizzying declaration of love that includes a nod to the lovers from Pulp Fiction. Download / stream “You” HERE.

Spring is in the air as Carpenter and a crew of vibrantly-clad dancers descend on a Los Angeles park in the official video, which was directed by Kate Rentz (Ella Vos Christian Paul). View HERE.

In this recent feature, Euphoria predicted, “With the reliability factor and being genuine reflecting a big part of who he is, the release of future singles will solidify what Aaron Carpenter is all about.” UPROXX included “Proud” in its round-up of “All The Best New Pop Music” last fall and noted, “With ascending vocals, Aaron Carpenter pulls from the emotions felt after moving to LA and leaving his family behind. The track’s shimmery keyboards highlight Carpenter’s emotive songwriting in the bittersweet ballad.” View his acoustic performance of “Proud” HERE.

BBC Radio 1 named “Attitude,” his debut single, as one of the Best New Pop tracks upon its release last year. Idolator observed, “The Justin Timberlake-channeling, R&B/pop song [‘Attitude’] caught everyone’s attention, and he built on that momentum with the slinky ‘Chase’… [He] showcases his versatility with ‘Next’…battling a nasty case of lovesickness over The Roommates’ mellow beats…[that] will strike a chord with anyone going through it.”

Growing up in Louisiana, music was Carpenter’s entire world. Raised on everything from classic country to pop-punk to the Stevie Wonder records his grandmother often spun for him, he took up drumming at age 11, later teaching himself to play piano and guitar. He began posting cover songs in 2015 on Instagram, where he now has nearly four million followers.

Ready to share his own original songs, Carpenter headed to Los Angeles in 2016 and soon landed sessions with A-list songwriters. After spending nearly every day in the studio for an entire year, he signed with Capitol Records. The 21-year-old is currently working on his debut album.

*Photo Credit: Joe Perri