Category Archives: Music – UPROXX

Frank Ocean Has Reportedly Been ‘Shopping A New Album’ At Several Record Labels
Getty Image Frank Ocean is notoriously tight-lipped about any possibility of any new music from him. It’s been nearly five years since the musician’s last full-length release and it was lo...
Carolyn Droke Sep 16, 2021

Nicki Minaj Fans Are Now Protesting Outside The CDC’s Atlanta Headquarters For Some Reason
Getty Image While Nicki Minaj exercises her right to free speech (which, again, is not a blanket protection against being ridiculed over said speech), her fans are exercising their right to assembly, ...
Aaron Williams Sep 16, 2021
Mdou Moctar’s ‘Afrique Victime’ Documentary Shows The Danger Of Making Music Under Boko Haram’s Control
Niger band Mdou Moctar have made a name for themselves among US and global fans for their unique style of African-influenced rock music. Their recent album Afrique Victime was released in March of 202...
Carolyn Droke Sep 16, 2021

Saweetie, Crocs, And Hidden Valley Ranch Team Up For An Unlikely But Fitting Collaboration
Crocs Despite having a slew of inescapably catchy singles under her belt and an album on the way, Saweetie has become just as well-known for her brand partnerships and cast-iron gut over the past few ...
Aaron Williams Sep 16, 2021
BlueBucksClan Pays Homage To ‘Horace Grant’ In A Freewheeling ‘UPROXX Sessions’ Performance
The latest UPROXX Sessions performers are BlueBucksClan, who bring their freewheeling single “Horace Grant” to the studio fresh off their participation in React Like You Know. The LA-based...
Aaron Williams Sep 16, 2021
Lil Nas X Used To Smoke So Much Weed He Had Pneumonia For An Entire Month Without Knowing It
Lil Nas X is just hours away from the release of his anticipated debut album, Montero, which is slated to feature some vulnerable lyrics about his upbringing. Ahead of the album’s release, the m...
Carolyn Droke Sep 16, 2021

Posty Fest 2021’s Lineup Includes Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Uzi Vert, Jack Harlow, And More
Getty Image Now that large-scale events can once again take place, festivals that had to cancel their 2020 events are now making a 2021 comeback. This means that Post Malone‘s curated festival, ...
Carolyn Droke Sep 16, 2021
J Balvin Performs His Scenic Tiny Desk Concert From New York’s East River
While NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have switched to an “at-home” format over the course of the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the guests have branched out, stretching th...
Aaron Williams Sep 16, 2021

Roc Nation School Of Music, Sports, And Entertainment Launches Its First Back-To-School Merch Collection
Getty Image Last summer, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation brand launched its School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at Long Island University in order to “educate the next generation of industry cha...
Aaron Williams Sep 16, 2021

Lil Nas X Is ‘Having Contractions’ Hours Ahead Of Birthing His Debut Album ‘Montero’
Getty Image It’s been two years since Lil Nas X released his record-breaking debut single “Old Town Road,” and he’s now gearing up for his debut album, Montero. But since the m...
Carolyn Droke Sep 16, 2021
