Posts made in April 2020

DaBaby, 360 MAGAZINE

DABABY – FIND MY WAY

Hip hop’s newest star, DaBaby (South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records) presents his first solo offering of 2020 with the release of his newest single, “Find My Way.” The single showcases DaBaby’s versatility as the artist shifts between his signature bass-filled flow and a raw melodic hook across the DJ Kid-produced beat. Accompanying the song is a 10-minute short, directed by Reel Goats. Starring both DaBaby and influencer, BSimone, the visual follows the pair as they attempt to secure finances for the rapper’s ailing grandmother, by any means necessary. After posing the ominous question, “Have you ever seen somebody turn into a monster for a good cause?” the film then briefly transitions to music video form. The suspenseful short showcases DaBaby’s acting skills and teases a sequel for fans who will inevitably be left wanting more. Check out the video HERE

The Charlotte, NC rapper first received recognition when the 2015 release of his debut mixtape NonFiction amassed over 10,000 streams in 48 hours. He continued to serve fans with independent projects before being propelled to mass recognition last year. His debut project, Baby on Baby,spent 55 weeks on Billboard’s Top 100; peaking at #7. The effort spawned the double-platinum single, “Suge.” His first official album, KIRK,kicked things up a notch, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 before launching a duly-titled North American tour featuring Stunna 4 Vegas. The album included the smash hit “BOP” which has over 204 MM views on YouTube; making it DaBaby’s biggest video thus far and his third #1 on Urban Radio. The rapper, who had the most Billboard Hot 100 entries in 2019 with 22 songs, has been recognized heavily within the industry as well. Last year, DaBaby was included on Dreamville’s Grammy-nominated album, Revenge of the Dreamers III. He scored the cover of Billboardand was named as part of the 2019 XXL Freshman Class. DaBaby continues to take the music world by storm through both his sheer talent and business savvy, as he serves as CEO of his own label, Billion Dollar Baby Ent. To date, DaBaby has exceeded 6.4 billion global streams since signing with Interscope Records. 

DaBaby’s “Find My Way” eSingle

Retail: http://smarturl.it/DaBabyFindMyWay

Video: http://smarturl.it/DaBabyFindMyWay/youtube

ALMA – STAY ALL VIDEO

Hot off the triple-song pack Have U Seen Her? (Part II) release, Finnish pop punk supremo ALMA shares her “Stay All Night – Day 16: Quarantine Video”. Watch it HERE.
To celebrate the video launch, ALMA hopped on Instagram Live for a very special watch party with fans where she answered questions and ignited a vibrant back-and-forth dialogue. Meanwhile, the video continues a tradition of bold visuals from her.
 
In addition, she invited listeners to shoot their own “Stay At Home” videos for “Stay All Night” on TikTok and Instagram. Fans can relay submissions to her, and she will personally select the winning clips to comprise an official version of the video to be released.
 
Beyond clocking 1 million-plus streams, “Stay All Night” continues to garner critical acclaim from the likes of PAPERMAG, Nylon, Billboard, Clash, Wonderland and many more. The track sets the stage for the arrival of her anxiously awaited new album, Have U Seen Her?, which will be released on May 15 via Sony Music Germany/RCA Records. Pre-save the album HERE. The album boasts other fan favorites such as “Worst Behaviour” [feat. Tove Lo] and “Bad News Baby,” which has already amassed over 5.6 million global streams. Check out the full tracklisting below.
 
Punchy, punk-tinged pop flows effortlessly from the 23-year old’s fingertips. In just 3 years the highlighter-haired polymath has topped global charts with her incredible scream along hooks (who could forget earworm “I’m chasing high high high highs”) and irresistible melodies. “Chasing Highs” and “Karma” in particular reached Platinum status with “Dye My Hair” going Gold. She has written for the likes of Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Ray, Charli XCX, Tove Lo to name a few. It just goes to show that she’s no stranger to a hit – and certainly triumphs again with this one.
 
Everything but the stereotypical pop princess during that time ALMA has garnered fans the world over from Annie Mac and Miley Cyrus to Elton John and Dua Lipa who she worked with last summer in LA. Live she has toured extensively bringing punk and pop together in a not to be missed show that assaults all the senses. ALMA has just finished her month long tour with Tove Lo across the US.
 
A unique and talented writer ALMA is leading the charge on a new wave of female powerhouses that have something to say through their music. Engaged, forward thinking and opinionated she addresses issues from women’s rights to body positivity to sexuality to depression, drug use and anxiety head on. Notably, she recently co-wrote two songs on Miley Cyrus’ EP She Is Coming, including the female empowerment anthem ”Mother’s Daughter” and “Cattitude” ft. RuPaul as well as Charles Angel’s hit theme tune “Don’t Call Me Angel” which debuted at number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart becoming Grande’s 20th top 20 song, Cyrus’ 14th and Del Rey’s 3rd.
 
Now on the cusp of releasing her highly anticipated debut album, 2020 is set to be an exciting year for the Finnish powerhouse.

(Photo credit: Lusha Alic)

ORVILLE PECK – SUMMERTIME

Today, country artist Orville Peck has shared his new, self-produced track “Summertime” via Columbia Records. In tandem with the new song, Orville has also released the official video for “Summertime.” Directed by Drew Kirsch (Taylor Swift, John Legend) the video finds Orville, keeping within the cowboy way of life, traveling the distance, alone in a vast landscape. Listen to the song here and watch the video here

Says Orville, “I wrote this song a long time ago and to me, Summertime has a few different meanings. Summertime can be a season, a person, or a memory of a happier time that can be difficult to visit. We also wanted the video to focus around the idea of how we treat nature. Ultimately this is a song about biding your time and staying hopeful – even if it means missing something or someone.”
 
Orville first performed “Summertime” to an intimate, sold out crowd during a special, one-night only event at the Museum of Modern Art and again at a few tour dates before the tour was postponed. Orville then performed it for a larger audience on his livestreamed, at home concerts. Watch the livestreams here and here.
 
“Summertime” is the first new music Orville has shared since the release of his self-produced debut album, Pony, in March 2019. Ponyreleased to both fan and critical support alike, with positive reviews from The New Yorker, Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, The FADER, NPR and many more. Known for not only his musicianship but also his visuals and live show, Orville toured Ponyfor nearly a year. Although his current tour is postponed, Orville is slated to perform at Coachella and Stagecoach this fall, as well as open for Harry Styles at his “Harryween” MSG shows this Halloween, pending future outcome.   
 
More new music and visuals will be released in the coming weeks; fans should visit his official website and socials for updates. 

*Photo credit: Tracy Hua

Aiways, 360 MAGAZINE

AIWAYS RE-STARTS PRODUCTION

AIWAYS, the Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, is to start taking online orders for its U5 all-electric SUV from European consumers from the end of April. Secured via a small deposit, the U5 will be offered exclusively via a direct-to-customer sales model, and not retailed or leased through traditional dealerships. European pre-sale markets and the required deposit amount will be announced by AIWAYS in April.

Alexander Klose, Executive VP Overseas Operation at AIWAYS, commented: “Online pre-sales represents the next important phase of AIWAYS’ entry into the European market. It’s our promise to customers that for only a small deposit they can be among the first to receive the U5 and start enjoying the benefits of a long range, high-tech and well equipped electric SUV.”

Meanwhile, AIWAYS has re-started production of the U5 at its manufacturing facility in Shangrao, China, following the interruption caused by COVID-19 (coronavirus). Production of the European U5 will start in July, with the first deliveries now slated for August 2020.

Making the most of its agility and flexibility as a startup, AIWAYS is adapting its pre-sale marketing activities to better suit the enforced period of ‘contactless’ retail because of COVID-19. By introducing new online platforms and seamless digital experiences, AIWAYS will give European car buyers the confidence to order the U5 online. More details to follow soon.

Rod Wave, 360 MAGAZINE

Rod Wave – The Greatest

Rapper-singer Rod Wave (Alamo/Geffen Records) has unveiled the video for his newest song, “The Greatest,” directed by All The Smoke. The video provides a more intimate look into the St. Petersburg, FL native’s world, intermingling tour and performance b-roll. The song, which fans will find to be a riveting anthem, will appear on Rod Wave’s sophomore album, Pray 4 Love, due April 3rd. The album also features singles “Thief in the Night” and “Pray 4 Love,” both of which were released last month.

Watch the video HERE

The exciting news continues for Rod Wave who has just been announced as one of YouTube Music’s Artists on the Rise. As part of the campaign, Rod Wave will collaborate with YouTube Music on a unique content series which will live on his official channel; giving fans an opportunity to engage with him even further. The series is a major accomplishment for the artist who has built his buzz organically, first garnering attention with a series of mixtapes; the Hunger Games trilogy and 2019’s PTSD. He strengthened his catalog even further through the release of his debut studio album, Ghetto Gospel, which spawned the platinum single, “Heart on Ice” while also peaking at #10 on the Billboard 200. At only 21 years of age, he has captivated fans with his classic sound. Rod Wave looks forward to rescheduling his sold out 22-stop Ghetto Gospel Tour, which was postponed due to the current global pandemic. 

Rod Wave’s “The Greatest” eSingle

Retail: http://smarturl.it/TheGreatestRW

Video: http://youtu.be/WO-jOWpwkk4

Peter Hollens, 360 MAGAZINE

EPIC HAND WASHING SONG

☝Enter YouTube Star and #1 Billboard-charting artist Peter Hollens, a self-made influencer whose beloved music vids are filmed in a studio behind his house. His new, highly-polished EPIC HAND WASHING SONG is already going viral, and 100% of the proceeds are going to fight coronavirus with the slogan “Share the Video, not the Germs”.  

☝Watch EPIC HAND WASHING SONG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gfOHEaHdjo 

☝PRESS release: http://peterhollens.com/press/