October 2, 2023 - Remixd Magazine

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Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour” is coming to theaters

In true Beyoncé fashion, the Queen has taken to her social media account to announce that the entire Renaissance world tour will be heading to theaters on Friday, December 1st. Beyoncé literally just concluded her last show on the tour last night in Kansas City, Missouri. We were all expecting this news, but who knew the Queen herself would deliver it this soon!

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In the preview, the clip begins with Beyoncé speaking, “When I am performing, I am nothing but free. The goal for this tour was to create a place where everyone is free, and no one is judged. Start over, start fresh, create the new. That’s what the Renaissance is about.” The film will include the opening show in Stockholm, Sweden, and will take us all the way to her last show in the US in Kansas City, Missouri. According to Variety, the superstar has already opened up pre-sale tickets at theaters, including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. In the Instagram post where she teases fans with a quick trailer, she captioned it, “Be careful what you ask for because I just might comply,” which are lyrics from her hit single “All Up in Your Mind.” In the trailer, you will also get a behind-the-scenes look, witnessing Blue Ivy preparing to hit the stage with her mother.

If you are a true Beyhive fan, you were most likely already eagerly anticipating Beyoncé’s announcement about the film. It’s in true Beyoncé fashion to come through with the visuals! This tour is not only something we will be telling our grandkids about, but it is also a moment that will be etched in our minds, rent-free, watching Blue Ivy Carter join her mom on stage and perfect the choreography. The last time we witnessed such greatness was when Netflix released her visual of Coachella in 2018!

Drake gives Birdman his flowers during the ‘It Was All a Blur’ tour stop

During his tour stop in Miami, Drake used the opportunity to show Cash Money records CEO some love and give him his flowers. There were many celebrities in the building during the Miami show, and Birdman was one of them. “The started from the bottom now we here” rapper who was signed to Cash Money Records empire did not hold back when it was his moment to show some love to the man who helped shape his artistry.

According to Revolt, Drake was seen in fan footage saying, “Make some noise for my real OG. Get Stunna on the camera right here. You see it.” The camera pointed to Birdman. The two were also photographed together during the night of the show. As he reaches the last few cities of his tour, we are all still patiently waiting for the release of his upcoming 8th studio album which is set to release on October 8. The album will be titled, For All The Dogs, which will include a single with neo soul artist SZA called “Slime You Out.” The single was released early in September.

Revolt also reports that the Canadian rapper was facing an issue with getting the album completed or skipping out on a few shows to finish the album. Drake took to social media and said, “The dilemma I am faced with is either cancel shows or finish the album or I complete the mission and drop the album before the last show. I owe you all these memories we are building, and anywhere we have missed to date, we will be spinning back for sure.” And this is why Drake will forever be called a GOAT and receive GOAT accolades. The work ethic and dedication is really unmatched and it takes a true artist to put their fans first.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops new single + video “Testimony”

Grammy-nominated rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has made a name for himself by playing the game on his own terms. Continuing to play by his own rules, he surprised everyone by spontaneously sharing a new music video for “Testimony.”

Less is More

In this three-minute video, YoungBoy reminds everyone how resourceful he can be during tough times. With him currently being on house arrest, you can’t even tell that this entire video was filmed at his home. The supporting visuals were meticulously shot to add a layer of vulnerability. More importantly, it shows that he is someone who is more than meets the eye.

Throughout the video, we witness YoungBoy adapting to the cards that life dealt him & making the most out of it. Even when he wasn’t on house arrest, he’s never needed a massive video that has a complicated storyline. But this time around, he truly embodies the statement, “Less is more”. He leans more on the visual storytelling aspect to get his point across and strategically clap back at the haters.

One-Man Army

Karltin Banks’ art direction for this visual will have viewers feeling like they are placed in a dystopian society. No fancy cars this time around, as YoungBoy can be seen riding a majestic horse in the mountainous terrain. It’s almost as if these isolated scenes of him were intended to symbolize YoungBoy’s feelings toward the industry. More specifically, they are there to show how he feels isolated from everyone else and he’s a one-man army.

“Testimony” feels like a statement song for YoungBoy to tell the world how he’s feeling at the moment, without explicitly saying it. He’s never been one to bite his tongue before, but lyrics like “I miss my old self” prove he’s finally maturing right before our eyes.

For an artist that somehow released 8 full-length projects, last year, YoungBoy has still not shown any signs of slowing down. Anytime he finds the chance to speak on his sins and the things he went through, you can expect it to be a fan-favorite.

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Grace Weber elevates her artistry on her sophomore album ‘Paperflower’

The path to success as an artist can be a long journey. But having remarkable songwriting abilities like Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Grace Weber can turn you into a hot commodity. Rather if the song is for herself or other prominent artists, her pen game has opened doors for her.

Grace Weber’s journey to musical stardom was jump-started after she penned “All We Got” featuring Kanye West for Chance the Rapper’s critically acclaimed mixtape. Her contributions to this track helped her earn her first Grammy. From there, the sky was the limit, as her 2017 single, “More Than Friends” also saw commercial success. So much to a point that it even received co-signs from considerably one of the most elite songwriters, John Mayer. Both of these achievements have cemented Weber’s status as an artist who is also immensely talented with a knack for songwriting.

Grace Weber is claiming the fall season with her sophomore studio album “Paperflower”. The 11-track project showcases Weber’s dedication to providing listeners with an intimate glimpse into her life. Not only will listeners gain a better understanding of her relatable life and how it influences the direction of her newer music.

After one initial listen, it’s apparent that this album has a lot of great things going for it. Tracks like “Super Good” featuring TOBi, deal with appreciating the small things in life, and not taking them for granted over a calming instrumental. Throughout this project, Grace Weber has the golden opportunity to show off her elegant songwriting ability which is effortlessly complemented by the immaculate comforting R&B production.

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New Music: R&B veteran Ne-Yo drops new track “Link Up”

Unlike rap, R&B has always been a genre where age is just a number. At 43 years old, three-time Grammy award-winning hitmaker, Ne-Yo is still churning out hits. The release of his latest track, “Link Up” is a testament to his consistency as a songwriter. This new song was made in collaboration with superstar producer, Hitmaka.

Many people won’t admit it, but Ne-Yo had R&B in a headlock in the early 2000s. Right out of the gate, he saw immediate success with his 2005 single, “So Sick.” Without a doubt, this track propelled him into stardom as it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued to build off of that momentum with the success of singles like “Miss Independent” & “Closer.”

But in addition to his success as an artist, Ne-Yo is also just a songwriting genius. How many people can say they have songwriting credits for superstars like Usher, Rihanna, and Beyoncé? The Las Vegas native quickly earned a reputation for being a master with the pen, demonstrating there’s no limit to his creativity.

Ne-Yo’s tenured career is a result of his relentless work ethic and ability to evolve with the times. It’s not often that you see an artist have success in three separate decades (2000’s, 2010’s, and the 2020’s). Ne-Yp is the perfect example of how people who can sing & write lyrics can take it really far with their careers.

Throughout the summer of 2023, Ne-Yo and fellow R&B veteran, Mario headlined the “Champagne & Roses Tour”. Aiming to end the tour with a bang, the artist recently dropped a new single titled “Link Up.” “Link Up” brings back the nostalgic R&B feeling that has been missing since the 90’s.

To get the full experience, you can now stream and watch the accompanying video for “Link Up”. Stay tuned to Remixd Magazine for more dope music news.

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