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Vince Staples Returns with Highly Anticipated Self Titled Album

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VINCE STAPLES DEBUTS NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM, MARKING HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH RELEASE IN THREE YEARS

STREAM/DOWNLOAD VINCE STAPLES HERE

Vince and Kenny Beats have easy chemistry in and out of the booth because both are consistently proving how adaptable they are to any facet of rap. They’re two unstoppable forces, here’s fire to be found even in the duo’s quietest moments. – Pitchfork

The self-titled record once again sees the North Long Beach rapper at the top of his game. – Complex

A spectacular slow-burn – NME

Idiosyncratic and really impressive, the sound of someone walking their own path – The Guardian

Another superb outlier from a rapper who excels in them – The Independent

Esteemed hip-hop artist Vince Staples debuted his self-titled album today via Blacksmith Recordings / Motown Records. His first full-length release since 2018’s critically acclaimed FM!, the 10-track LP delves not only into Staples’ upbringing in Long Beach, but his psyche as he learns to cope with his yesterdays and strides toward new tomorrows, picking others up along the way. Stream or download Vince Staples HERE. Staples also unveiled official lyric videos for every track on the LP, which are available to watch via his YouTube channel HERE.

Ahead of the album’s release, Staples gave fans an early preview of the project sharing the first two singles off the LP — LAW OF AVERAGES, and ARE YOU WITH THAT?, LAW OF AVERAGES was released alongside a companion music video (available to watch HERE) featuring a montage of voyeuristic moments in Long Beach, CA, and imagery that embodies Black joy and highlights the beauty within the fringes.

Of the new Kenny Beats-produced LP, Staples says, This project really gives much more information about me that wasn’t out there before. That’s why I went with that title. I feel like I’ve been trying to tell the same story. As you go on in life, your point of view changes. This is another take on myself that I might not have had before.

Throughout the LP, Staples ropes in recordings of intimate chats with loved ones for poignant interludes that provide insight into who he is. THE APPLE & THE TREE features his mother recalling moments she let anger push her into a situation, hindsight now tells her succumbing to anger did nothing to serve her. LAKEWOOD MALL stars one of Vince’s best friends Pac Slim remembering a night where Vince decided not to go to a party that ended in gunshots. Other standout tracks include ARE YOU WITH THAT? and TAKE ME HOME, which showcase his dynamic musicality and knack for layering hard-hitting bars over infectious beats that push the creative envelope.

Elsewhere on the album, we discover that Staples deals with the anxiety of not being able to decipher friend from foe at times as who cruises through streets he grew up on. Moreover, the tug of war between the music star life and staying planted in the soil he bloomed from doesn’t seem to gnaw at him as it does with others as fortunate as he.

The celebrated rapper’s latest body of work is also just the beginning of his busy 2021. He is currently working on a number of creative projects with additional details to be announced throughout the year.

I’m a mind more than I am an entertainer to a lot of people, Staples says, adding, I appreciate that my fanbase is willing to go on this ride with me. I’m ready to diversify what we’re doing and see how we affect the world.

VINCE STAPLES TRACK LIST

ARE YOU WITH THAT?
LAW OF AVERAGES
SUNDOWN TOWN
THE SHINING
TAKING TRIPS
THE APPLE & THE TREE
TAKE ME HOME
LIL FADE
LAKEWOOD MALL
MHM

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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – Jam and Lewis Volume One

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**JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS DEBUT ALBUM JAM & LEWIS VOLUME ONE OUT TODAY!**

Star-Studded Guest List Includes Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Usher & More!

Jam & Lewis Shaped Pop History. They’re Working on Its Future, Too – NEW YORK TIMES

They’ve had more Billboard No 1 hits than any other production and songwriting team (and) co-created the very fabric of the modern R&B landscape. -THE GUARDIAN

The Grammy-Award winning legendary production duo recently turned artists, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis TODAY release their debut album, Jam & Lewis Volume One (BMG). The album boasts star-studded featured guests including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Usher & more (see full track listing below).

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO JAM & LEWIS VOLUME ONE

On the most recent single, Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ My Heart), Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis teamed up with the multi-platinum, multiple Grammy award winning, New York Times #1 Best Selling author and global superstar Mariah Carey. Together, they have delivered an anthem punctuated by Carey’s legendary soaring vocals and the pair’s inimitable musicality.

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have had an unprecedented career as producers, with five GRAMMY Awards, over 100 Platinum certifications, and 16 Billboard Hot 100 Number Ones. They’ve worked with legendary artists including Elton John, Lionel Richie, and Patti LaBelle, composed music for TBS and TNT networks’ NBA basketball broadcasts, as well as the theme to the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The duo has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, received an NAACP Image Award, star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and were recently nominated for a Primetime EMMY Award in Outstanding Music Direction.

After 40 years Jam & Lewis are just getting started!

JAM & LEWIS VOLUME ONE TRACK LIST

‘Til I Found You (Ft. Ann Nesby, James Big Jim Wright, Lauren Evans & Sounds Of Blackness)
Spinnin (Ft. Mary J. Blige)
The Next Best Day (Ft. Boyz II Men)
Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ My Heart) (Ft. Mariah Carey)
He Don’t Know Nothin’ Bout It (Ft. Babyface)
Happily Unhappy (Ft. Toni Braxton)
Maybe I’ve Changed (Or Did You) (Ft. Heather Headley)
Do What I Do (Ft. Charlie Wilson)
Do It Yourself (Ft. Usher)
Babylove (Ft. Morris Day, Jerome, & The Roots)

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IDTechEx Shares Unexpected Trends in Electric Vehicle Data

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Unexpected Trends from IDTechEx’s EV Data & Tools Portfolio

2021 is cementing the electric car’s dominant position in the future of the auto industry as OEMs have increased electrification targets, announced more battery-electric models, and planned new technology adoption strategies. To properly understand these trends, granular, high-quality data is essential. IDTechEx’s portfolio of electric cars and powertrain materials research is driven by data, and includes two new spreadsheet-based products: Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database and Scenario Forecasting: Materials for Battery Cells and Packs. Both underpin two IDTechEx research reports Advanced Electric Cars 2020-2040 and Materials for Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Packs 2021-2031, and form part of a wider portfolio which can be found at IDTechEx’s website.

IDTechEx’s New Electric Vehicle Model Database

IDTechEx’s extensive Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database is spreadsheet-based and covers unit sales for popular BEV and PHEV cars in China, Europe, and the US between 2015–2020 (containing data on 145 distinct models plus variants). Alongside sales data, IDTechEx also reveals battery capacity, cell format, battery supplier, cell chemistry, cell and pack energy density, thermal management method, motor technology and power output. The granular nature of the data, split by model, enables technology trends to be analyzed in detail in addition to an industry-level overview.

Considering battery chemistry, it is well known that manufacturers have been trending towards higher nickel content cathodes such as the 811 variant of nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). Perhaps less expected is the significant resurgence in lithium-iron-phosphate, or ‘LFP’, batteries. The lower energy density of LFP batteries saw them fall out of favor with Chinese policymakers and rapidly lose market share up to 2019, but in the past year, BYD announced the Blade with LFP prismatic cells and Tesla introduced the Chinese manufactured Model 3 with LFP. The trade-off comes down to price, raw materials, safety, and supply-chain dynamics with regional specificities.

Moreover, the Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database also looks at electric traction motor trends. Many have voiced concerns around the supply of rare earths for the magnetic materials used in most electric car traction motors. However, China controls the majority of the world’s rare earth supply chain, creating risk and potential price volatility. The database reveals the quiet adoption of non-permanent magnet-based variants – induction motors and separately excited wound-rotor motors – which are still being introduced in new models and may become essential technologies if permanent magnet prices spike.

This database underpins IDTechEx’s research on Advanced Electric Cars, which is further summarized in a report covering regional detail, powertrain technologies, and autonomous vehicles.

Example charts obtainable through the IDTechEx Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database

Materials for Electric Car Battery Cells & Packs

Lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles present very different material demands at the cell- and pack-level compared with the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles they replace. Whilst ICE drivetrains heavily rely on aluminum and steel alloys, Li-ion batteries also utilize many other materials such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, copper, insulation, thermal interface materials, and much more at a cell- and pack level. The IDTechEx report on Materials for Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Packs 2021-2031 identifies and analyzes trends in the design of EV battery cells and battery packs in order to evaluate the materials used for their assembly and production. The report also provides granular market forecasts for over 20 key material categories in terms of demand in tonnes in addition to market value.

To complement this research, IDTechEx’s new Scenario Forecasting Spreadsheet: Materials for Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Packs provides quantitative forecasts and assumptions in greater depth, and allows EV forecasts to be customized based on different scenarios. This is a spreadsheet-based tool that lists IDTechEx’s assumptions for several material intensities at a cell- and pack-level for BEV and PHEV batteries in the car market. It also provides a forecast for the multi-metal and other materials demand in tonnes from 2021-2031. In addition to these forecasts, this tool allows you to use your own forecasts for BEV and PHEV unit sales and battery capacities to see how these variables impact demand over the next 10 years. A scenarios tool is also included which allows for several sales forecasts to be compared simultaneously for individual materials.

Examples for the material demand for battery cells and packs segmented by material. Source: Scenario Forecasting Spreadsheet: Materials for Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Packs

IDTechEx Electric Vehicle Research

For more information on the portfolio of data available on this topic, please visit their website. This research forms part of the broader electric vehicle and energy storage portfolio from IDTechEx, who track the adoption of electric vehicles, battery trends, and demand across land, sea and air, helping you navigate whatever may be ahead. Find out more at their website.

About IDTechEx

IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information, visit IDTechEx’s website.

Seafolly Austrailia – Swim at the Beach Collection

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**LARA WORTHINGTON FRONTS SEA FOLLY’S NEW DIRECTIONAL COLLECTION IN LIVE AT THE BEACH CAMPAIGN.**

Seafolly is proud to announce the launch of the latest Live The Beach Campaign featuring

iconic Australian beauty Lara Worthington. Shot by Darren McDonald at Callala Beach, with the essence of stunning Australian beaches at its heart, the campaign celebrates our unique culture and heritage anchored in optimism and natural beauty. Lara Worthington lives the beach, no matter where in the world she finds herself. Her spirit is authentic and unwavering, a true ambassador of the Australian beach lifestyle and the unique culture that surrounds it. She embodies the latest collection and the Seafolly brand; spirited and quintessentially Australian.

This season Seafolly fuses themes from distant global destinations with the Australian beach lifestyle that is synonymous with Seafolly, while introducing more innovations in their sustainability journey. The collection was designed here in Sydney, inspired by retro prints, flora & fauna and sporty minimalism displayed in bold new shapes and cutting-edge materials. Encouraging Australians to adventure in their own backyards and to enjoy our beautiful

home whilst wearing pieces that inspire international confidence. At the core of the range Seafolly have combined new developments in sustainability and wearability with cutting-edge fabrics from Europe, textiles made from recycled fibres and quick dry cups to keep you comfortable and confident on and off the sand.

Seafolly’s sustainable approach starts with innovation. From the production of their first pieces in 1975 to the introduction of dynamic styles, pioneering fabrics, and technologies, they are always striving to push boundaries and create the highest quality products for their customers around the world. This season more so than ever, Seafolly have invested in new innovative fabrics and processes to further them along their journey to sustainability. Cleo packs a punch, combining a 70’s inspired chevron jacquard created in collaboration with a French mill whose

fabrics date back to 1904 and using the only integrated knitting machine in the world. The twinkling Twilight collection is this season’s showstopper, fusing simple, sophisticated styling with a hint of 70’s glam. Swim styles have been crafted from a lurex fabrication, developed with a recycled Nylon base are perfect for long summer days in the sun and romantic starlight rendezvous. Laguna will bathe you in the shadows of summer palms, with a bold floral print

that pops from the darkness with strong brushstrokes of olive and white akin to shady beachside palms beneath the blazing summer sun. Digitally printed on a recycled rope style texture base, this collection is tactile, connecting you to nature through style and fabrication.

Nature is reimagined with the Mandalay collection featuring an abstract animal print that blurs lines and pushes boundaries, using a recycled Nylon base this unique collection screams sophistication with an adventurous attitude. Soft Spot is a play on polkadots, with organic geometric retro shapes scaled and spliced to produce a sophisticated,

minimalist print. Boheme’s bold beauty inspires romance and adventure, the embodiment of a free, feminine spirit. Made for the robust Australian beach lifestyle, the Seafolly Sea Dive and Active ranges are sleek and sporty, designed to wear on the beach, in the water, and everything in between.

The Australian beach is more than a place. It is a unique culture and community. It is the way we live. Our home. Seafolly has been inspiring Summer and the Australian beach lifestyle since 1975. Celebrate the new collection with us though #LiveTheBeach #AlwaysSeafolly

The collection is available to shop on the Seafolly website, Seafolly Concept stores and selected wholesale partners from 9 July 2021.

THE SEAFOLLY STORY

We’re Seafolly. Swim and beachwear founded on fit, quality, and style. Born on the beaches of Sydney, Australia in 1975. Seafolly is made for living. We’re not afraid to do it; explore it, seek it and live it. Seafolly’s mission is to make all women feel confident at the beach through high quality and innovative swimwear that delivers on fashionability and never compromises on fit.

Seafolly is sold in over 1,600 doors in 51 countries, through its retail stores, ecommerce site, leading retailers and major online sites. There are 25 Seafolly stores (21 in Australia and 4 in Singapore).

Make sure to follow Seafolly Austrailia via their website, Instagram and Facebook.

Juice WRLD – The Party Never Ends

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PART ONE OF JUICE WRLD TRILOGY ANNOUNCED THE PARTY NEVER ENDS COMING SOON

Today, Grade A / Interscope Records announced part one of three Juice WRLD releases coming soon, with the first album entitled The Party Never Ends. The news of the upcoming three-part project was marked this morning with a trailer, watch HERE.

Pre-save The Party Never Ends HERE. This includes access to a limited-edition shirt – 999 are available to purchase at the link.

The announcement comes a few days before the one-year anniversary of posthumous critically-acclaimed album Legends Never Die. Released on July 10th, 2020, the record-shattering project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spent two weeks at the top spot and has since landed five singles in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Last April, Juice’s mother Carmela Wallace announced the establishment of the Live Free 999 Fund, which will receive additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records. The Live Free 999 Fund will honor the legacy of her son by supporting young people in their battles and to do so with love, joy, and emotional honesty.

For more information on the Live Free 999 Fund see HERE.

Nio Garcia × Bad Bunny × J Balvin – AM Remix

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AM REMIX BY NIO GARCiA WITH BAD BUNNY AND J BALVIN TAKES OVER BILLBOARD’S CHARTS, THE SONG IS ONE OF THE MOST LISTENED SONGS GLOBALLY

# 1 Latin Digital Songs Sales, # 7 Global chart, # 10 Global 200,

# 4 on Hot Latin Songs, # 2 Latin Streaming Songs

Just a week after its release, AM remix by Nio Garcia with J Balvin and Bad Bunny has become the most powerful song of the summer and has entered on Billboard’s most important lists. The track made its official debut and, thisweek, is at #1 on Latin Digital Songs Sales, #2 on Latin Streaming Songs, #7 on the Global chart, # 10 on the Global 200, #41 on the Hot 100 and # 4 on Hot Latin Songs.

AM remix, released under Flow La Movie and distributed by GLAD Empire, is a refreshing song that tries to highlight the desire and passion between a man and a woman who enjoy life to the fullest without any commitment. In this version Bad Bunny and J Balvin give it their personal touch by raising the subject to a new level. Without a doubt, the song was written by the artists themselves and produced by Yama, Xound, Botlok and Flow La Movie.

I am extremely happy and very grateful to the fans, to Balvin and Bad Bunny and my work team who have given me their support from the beginning. It really gives me immense joy to know that the song is one of the favorites worldwide. says Nio Garcia.

So far, AM remix has more than 66 million views on YouTube and is still in the Top 10 of the platform’s trending videos.

On the other hand, the original version of AM is one of the most listened to songs globally on Spotify and in addition to being among the 15 most popular songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart (which unites all genres from the Latin market such as Tropical, Regional Mexican and, of course, reggaeton), this week it received a gold record certification by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).

ABOUT NIO GARCIA

Nio Garcia is a Puerto Rican urban music singer who in 2012 joined the renowned company in the industry, Flow Music; a company founded and managed by legendary producer DJ Nelson. In 2013 his career transcended in Latin America when he starred in the film Reggaeton The Movie, which is based on the reggaeton genre in the nineties. In mid-2015 he was signed by the Flow La Movie company and together with Flow Music he presented his first single, Infinitamente. His career transcended with the hit Te Bote (2018) with Darell, Casper Mágico, Nicky Jam, Ozuna and Bad Bunny, which won No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. His music video has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube.

Watch the official video for AM Remix here.

The Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat LP Reissue

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In Celebration Of Its 40th Anniversary, The Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat To Be Reissued On Limited Edition Pink Vinyl Featuring New Cover Art On September 10

On July 8, 1981, The Go-Go’s released their platinum-selling, landmark debut, Beauty and the Beat. To celebrate the anniversary of its release, on September 10, 2021, UMe/Interscope will release Beauty and the Beat – 40th Anniversary Limited Edition pressed on pink vinyl with new cover art featuring a never-before-seen photo taken from the original album cover shoot. Each copy is numbered and will only be available at uDiscover, The Sound of Vinyl and the band’s official store. Pre-order, HERE.

The Go-Go’s skyrocketed to superstardom after they released one of the most successful debut albums of all time. Beauty and the Beat is a collection of hook-laden, infectious songs that stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard charts for six consecutive weeks, spawning the hits Our Lips Are Sealed (named one of Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Pop Singles) and We Got The Beat and also earned them a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. They have the notable distinction of being the only all-female band to write their own songs and play their own instruments on a No. 1 album.

The Go-Go’s recently announced their 2021/2022 North American west coast dates to celebrate the band’s upcoming induction into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets are on sale now.

Date/Venue/City/State

Dec 28 SF Masonic Auditorium San Francisco, CA (Purchase Tickets)

Dec 29 Microsoft Theater Los Angeles, CA (Purchase Tickets)

Dec 31 The Venetian Theatre Las Vegas, NV (Purchase Tickets)

Jan 1 The Venetian Theatre Las Vegas, NV (Purchase Tickets)

Jan 3 Civic Theatre San Diego, CA (Purchase Tickets)

The Go-Go’s have sold over 7 million records worldwide becoming a global phenomenon and blazed brand-new trails in music – for women in particular.

Pre-order the classic Go-Go’s record Beauty and Beat reissue here.

Drama × Briejean – Hey Boy Remix

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DRAMA Delivers Funky Remix of Briejean’s Track: Hey Boy Out July 8

Ghostly International’s electronic R&B duo DRAMA, delivers a funky remix of Brijean’s, the Oakland-based collaboration of Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart, track Hey Boy. It’s the third reimagining of a single from Brijean’s label LP debut, Feelings and is taken from the forthcoming Feelings Remixes EP, out August 13th.

Listen – Hey Boy (DRAMA Remix)

Chicago’s DRAMA underscore the disco shuffle of Hey Boy, lending a funkier dance structure complete with shakers and call and response shouts (Hey! Hey Boy!). Brijean considers the original a psychedelic guide — the exploration of finding what feels good — through sorrow, anxiety, apathy. DRAMA’s take doubles down on the good times.

Working with Brijean on the Hey Boy remix has been one of our favorite collaborations. We wanted to give the record some more bounce and make it even more danceable. Brijean is a very talented artist, and we are excited we got to work on this. — DRAMA

The Feelings Remixes EP extends the relaxed reverie of Feelings with contributions from Sam Gendel, Buscabulla, DRAMA, and Rick Wade. Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart’s deep roots in jazz, pop, electronic and Latin spheres inform the music they make as Brijean, and these influences are reflected in the diverse group of remixers they tapped for this project.

We love DRAMA! Brijean first met Via and Na’el on a tour with Poolside and was struck by their relentless depth, energy and presence performing night after night. Always bringing it and making space for dance. Stoked for their remix of our song Hey Boy — Brijean

DRAMA’s groovy remix of Hey Boy transpires after the duo’s first solo release Don’t Hold Back, which debuted as a World First on Zane Lowe’s Apple Radio show. The track also follows after their hit, You’ve Done Enough with one of dance music’s in-demand acts, Gorgon City, which has been streamed over 20M+, two EPs, Gallows in 2016 and Lies After Love in 2018, and their debut album Dance Without Me in January 2020.

DRAMA US Tour Dates

7/26 – Marble Bar in Detroit

7/27 – Lincoln Hall in Chicago

7/31 – Lollapalooza in Chicago

9/18 – Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas

10/29 – Outside Lands in San Francisco

10/30 – Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles

10/31 – The Observatory in San Diego

11/2 – The Observatory in Santa Ana

Follow Drama via their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Soundcloud and Spotify. Follow Brijean via their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bandcamp and Spotify.

The Band Camino – Know It All Music Video

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**POP-ROCK GROUP THE BAND CAMINO TAKES NOSTALGIC TRIP THROUGH NEW YORK CITY IN KNOW IT ALL MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW**

THE TRIO’S LATEST SINGLE PREVIEWS THEIR FULL-LENGTH DEBUT ALBUM WHICH DROPS SEPTEMBER 10

WATCH HERE

Fresh off the heels of the announcement of their highly anticipated debut album, The Band Camino returns with a nostalgic visual for their latest single, Know It All. The video was directed by Andrew Arthur and edited by longtime visual collaborator Patrick Tracy. WATCH HERE.

Featured by Rolling Stone and coined ‘ear-candy’ by Idobi Radio, the single reflects on an old relationship and the accompanying video follows the trio on an adventure through New York City.

Since their debut in 2016, The Band Camino have continued to push boundaries as a rock band for the pop generation with their electrifying guitar anthems including fan favorites Daphne Blue and See Through. Their infectious latest singles 1 Last Cigarette, Know It All, Sorry Mom, and Roses kick off an exciting next chapter for the band and offer only a glimpse of what can be expected on their forthcoming album. This fall, the Nashville-based trio will also hit the road in support of country duo Dan + Shay on their 2021 U.S. tour, from September 9 – December 7. In addition, the band secured a coveted slot at this year’s Bonnaroo festival in Nashville, Tennessee on September 4. Most recently, they made their late-night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live with their performance of 1 Last Cigarette.

Their full-length debut entitled The Band Camino will arrive September 10 via dblblk/Elektra Records. Pre-order here.

For more information on The Band Camino please visit their Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Bantu – Unforgivable

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RED HOT ZIMBABWEAN PHENOMENON BANTU UNVEILS NEW SINGLE UNFORGIVABLE

RISING INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BANTU DELIVERS HEARTFELT APOLOGY ON NEW SINGLE UNFORGIVABLE

NEW EP EX BEHAVIOR COMING SOON

Following acclaim from the likes of Wonderland. and collaborations with Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, and more, Zimbabwean multi-hyphenate Bantu unveils a new single entitled Unforgivable. Get it HERE.

On the track, delicately plucked acoustic guitar curls around a laidback beat as his vocals glide from intimate confessions into a contrite chorus. Begging for a second chance never sounded so smooth as he croons, Yeah I took you for granted girl I’m sorry, but no one ever loved me like you loved me.

Stay tuned for the premiere of the music video very soon.

About the single, he commented, ‘Unforgivable’ is a song about taking someone for granted and not having a chance at redemption, but instead having to learn from your mistakes and let the other person go.

It sets the stage for the release of his brand new EP, Ex Behavior, coming very soon.

Bantu has quietly emerged as an international phenomenon. He just joined forces with Maroon 5 for One Light from the GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum band’s gold-selling new album JORDI. His most recent single Leaving has already racked up 600K streams and counting, while Wonderland. praised the song’s array of infectious sounds and rhythms. The single notably features on the Official FIFA 2021 Soundtrack, and Bantu performed alongside Diplo and Dua Lipa at FIFA 21’s World Premiere Virtual Show.

Not to mention, he has claimed coveted real estate on Amazon Music’s Afro Playlist as well as Apple Music’s NMD, breaking pop, Future Hits, New Fire, and more. Additionally, he also emerged on Spotify playlists such as New Music Friday, Eyescream, Pop Rising, Just Hits, Dancehall Official, and more.

Get ready for more from Bantu very soon!

Born in Zimbabwe and based in Los Angeles, Bantu has cemented himself as one of the game’s best-kept secrets. He teamed up with Nicki Minaj and Annuel AA for Familia on the double-platinum chart-topping Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Official Soundtrack. Behind the scenes, he co-wrote Jason Derulo’s Tip Toe [feat. French Montana], Maroon 5’s Whiskey [feat. A$AP Rocky], and the Latin GRAMMY Award-nominated Hey Ma by J Balvin, Camila Cabello and Pitbull from the Fate of the Furious Soundtrack. Meanwhile, his solo music has generated 40 million-plus streams and counting.

The secret is out now!