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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” Music Video Delivers Glam

by jummy84 October 5, 2025

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Taylor Swift’s new music video for “The Fate of Ophelia” made its official premiere in movie theaters as part of the weirdly reverential The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. But now, you can see her full vision for the leadoff track from The Life of a Showgirl on YouTube, accompanied by 11 lyric videos for the album’s remaining songs.

The music video, written and directed by Swift (it says so in big letters at the end) showcases Swift embodying “showgirl” personas from across various points in history, including a pirate wench, a star of Busby Berkeley-esque musicals, and more tragic heroines.

During The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, Swift revealed that the video featured a happy reunion of the dancers who appeared on stage during The Eras Tour, as well as choreography by the renowned Mandy Moore and cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto, a four-time Oscar nominee for films including Brokeback Mountain and Killers of the Flower Moon. Also, it’s very important to know that the loaf of bread featured in one shot of this video was baked by Taylor herself.

Indie Music Leaders Launch UMG-Downtown Deal Opposition Campaign

by jummy84 October 4, 2025

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Leaders across indie music are once again teaming up to speak out against Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings with a new campaign.

Dubbed “100 Voices,” the campaign argues that the deal, which is currently the subject of an investigation by the European Commission, “poses a serious threat to competition, diversity and fair access across the music industry,” according to a press release. Downtown operates distribution platforms FUGA and CD Baby, the royalty accounting service Curve and the indie publishing admin services provider Songtrust, among others — all of which are heavily utilized by independent labels and artists.

The “100 Voices” publication was delivered in person on Thursday (Oct. 2) to Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity. Dombrovskis is leading the current phase of the investigation into the proposed deal, the results of which were originally slated for release in December but are now set to be revealed sometime next year (the probe was halted last month because documents were not submitted in a timely manner, according to the Commission.

This isn’t the first time the indie music community has rallied against the proposed acquisition. As soon as the deal was announced, independent companies and organizations including IMPALA, Beggars Group, IMPF, A2IM and Secretly Group began releasing statements asking regulators to block it. In July, more than 200 indie music execs from companies including Better Noise, Dead Oceans, Hopeless Records and Sub Pop published an open letter urging the European Commission to enter a “Phase II” investigation of the deal. “A concentration of this magnitude would narrow the range of voices, styles and cultures that reach the public,” the letter read. “It would give UMG further power to shape digital services, influence monetization thresholds and extract more, at the expense of the independent sector.”

In response to the outpouring of concern, Nat Pastor and JT Meyers — co-CEOs of Virgin Music Group, the UMG subsidiary that would acquire Downtown — sent a memo to staff that rebutted some of the indie community’s claims, stating in part: “Our motivation for the merger and our excitement about it are rooted in this singular opportunity: by combining Downtown’s and Virgin’s unique capabilities, the unified company will offer an even more robust and flexible suite of services to independent labels everywhere.”

Downtown Music CEO Pieter van Rijn also blasted the opposition in an open letter published in September, in which he claimed “misinformation” about the pending acquisition was designed to “undermine our longstanding and trusted client relationships” while ignoring the ways in which the deal would more effectively serve independents.

A press release announcing the “100 Voices” campaign, unveiled on Friday (Oct. 3), includes quotes from several indie executives arguing against the deal, which can be found below. A full list of signees is available at the campaign’s website.

Martin Mills, founder/chairman, Beggars: “We are now operating in an industry increasingly shaped by global corporations, whose dominance over digital infrastructure effects everything from artist visibility to revenue. This ongoing consolidation amounts to a systematic weakening of the independent sector’s ability to compete on fair terms.”

Bruno Roze, founder/artistic director, I Love You Records: “If Downtown’s services fall under UMG’s control, we fear higher costs, reduced access, and the loss of independence that small labels like ours need to survive. This deal risks creating a music ecosystem where one corporation controls too much of the infrastructure, leaving less room for diversity, innovation, and fair competition. For the long-term health of independent music, it should be blocked.”

Nacho García Vega, president, International Artist Organisation: “Artists rely on a pluralistic infrastructure that reflects diversity in both ownership and access. Allowing UMG to consolidate control over a major independent player would move the industry further toward a two-tier system, where market dominance — not creative merit — determines visibility and success.”

Francesca Trainini, vp, PMI Italia: “This is a crucial moment for the future of Europe’s music landscape. The Commission’s intervention shows these concerns are being taken seriously. The risks of reinforcing the leader and losing a big competitor are clearer today than ever before. Remedies would be ineffective in today’s music market. We trust the Commission will take the necessary steps to protect competition, access, and diversity across the sector.”

Birte Wiemann, project manager, Cargo Records Germany: “When unchecked growth disrupts an ecosystem, diversity suffers. If UMG acquires Downtown, entire independent structures are absorbed, giving UMG new power over DSPs and data that weakens independents. The result is less diversity, more homogenised output, and a cultural niche increasingly sidelined.”

October 4, 2025 0 comments

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Best New Latin Music This Week Poll

by jummy84 October 3, 2025

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This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including fresh picks by Young Miko, Natalia Lafourcade, and Ricky Martin & Carín León revamping a 1995 classic, to name a few.

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Cuban artist Wampi dropped his debut studio album El Rey de la Habana, home to 13 tracks that bring to the forefront his skills as a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Beyond his signature and progressive Reparto sound, the studied musician also experiments with funk, cha-cha-cha, R&B, and pop ballads.

“I have clarity on where I want to go with my music and what I want to accomplish… an album is not just a series of songs, it’s a concept, a journey with your team, new friendships with artists and producers and commitment to your fans,” the urban act said in a press release “We’re all kings and queens and I want everyone to embrace their inner and outer royalty and celebrate life with this album.”

Moreover, Natalia Lafourcade makes a powerful statement with “La Cometierra,” an urban-tinged song that tells the story of a girl with the gift of finding the missing. “I feel like the song highlights the importance of connecting with our causes and gifts in order to contribute something positive to the world we live in,” she expressed in a release. “It speaks of values, realities, and inner strength.”

Other new releases this week include music from Myke Towers, Grupo Frontera, and Yami Safdie, to name a few. In last week’s poll, Milo J’s “Niño” won with more than 35% of the vote. Which release this week do you think is best? Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below:

Editor’s Note: The results of the weekly New Music Latin poll will be posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes. This poll closes at 7:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 6.

October 3, 2025 0 comments

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New Music Friday October 3: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl

by jummy84 October 3, 2025

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is finally here and ET has got it covered!

Taylor shared a series of behind the scenes photos when the album dropped and shared, “Tonight all these lives converge here. The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears where fraternal souls sing identical things and it’s beautiful. It’s rapturous. It is frightening. I can’t tell you how proud I am to share this with you, an album that just feels so right. A forever thank you goes out to my mentors and friends Max and Shellback for helping me paint this self portrait. If you thought the big show was wild, perhaps you should come and take a look behind the curtain…”

Taylor Swift

Earlier this week, Taylor celebrated good news with RIAA announcing that Taylor has become the first and only female artist in history to surpass 100 million RIAA Certified album units.

Also this week, Spotify celebrated Taylor’s new album by inviting fans into a 3-day immersive activation, “The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience,” in New York City ahead of the release. Fans were able to step into the life of a showgirl, capture photo moments, hunt for Easter eggs, and also got a first look at lyrics from the album. Today, Spotify announced Taylor’s album became its most streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far.

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Swifties will be celebrating Taylor’s new album this weekend with the release of TAYLOR SWIFT | THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL, which will be shown on thousands of movie theatre screens in the U.S. October 3 through October 5. Fans will see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” along with behind the scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand new lyric videos, and Taylor’s never before seen personal reflections on songs from her new album. Get ready to dance as Taylor said, “Dancing is optional but very much encouraged.”

And we can’t forget about all the different vinyl editions. Taylor shared that she was so happy with her photo shoot and wanted her fans to have as many images from this album era. She chose a high gloss finish which she has never before and wanted this album to feel really luxurious. Taylor said, “The vinyl packaging, the CD packaging, the photographs, the photo cards, it’s all just something I’m very proud of and it took a lot of time to put together, a lot of concentration, a lot of organization but hopefully it pays off, I hope the fans are happy.”

For her 12th album, Taylor reunited with producers Max Martin and Shellback and delivered twelve “bangers” as she called them during her “New Heights” appearance in August. She shared, “This is the record I’ve been wanting to make for a very long time.” Now, let’s break down some of our favorite lyrics!

“The Fate of Ophelia”
Taylor references Ophelia from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” but instead of a tragic fate, she was saved. She told Hit Radio that she has a fixation on Shakespeare characters and that this is a love song she is proud of. Travis also dropped an Easter egg from his post back in July when he wrote “Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 100.”

And if you’d never come for me
I might’ve drowned in the melancholy
I sore my loyal to me, myself and I
Right before you lit my sky up

You dug me out of my grave and saved my heart from the fate of Ophelia
Keep it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky

“Elizabeth Taylor”
Oftentimes it doesn’t feel so glamorous to be me
All the right guys promised they’d stay
Under bright lights, they withered away but you bloom
Portofino was on my mind
And I think you know why

“Opalite”
Travis shared on “New Heights” that this is his favorite song on the album which Taylor confirmed during her Capital Breakfast interview. She explained that opal is Travis’ birth stone and she has always loved that stone. She told Hits Radio that this song was so fun to write and how we think certain moments in our lives are major setbacks but actually catapult you forward in growth, wisdom and perspective.

I had a bad habit of missing lovers past
My brother used to call it eating out of the trash

It’s alright
You were dancing through the lightning strikes
Sleepless in the onyx night
But now the sky is opalite
Oh oh oh oh my Lord
Never met no one like you before
You had to make your own sunshine
But now the sky is opalite

“Father Figure”
Taylor interpolated George Michael’s “Father Figure” into her song. George Michael Entertainment thanked Taylor for including George in such a special moment. During her BBC Radio 1 interview, Taylor said this song was fun to write and is proud of the line I can make deals with the devil because my d*ck’s bigger and she also told Magic Radio that she wrote this song in character.

“Eldest Daughter”
But I’m never gonna let you down
I’m never gonna leave you out
So many traitors, smooth operators
But I’m never gonna break that vow
I’m never gonna leave you now

“Ruin The Friendship”
This is not about a broken friendship but about a loved one she lost in high school. She shares regret for not pursuing her friend at the time.

Would’ve been the best mistake
Should’ve kissed you anyway

When I left school, I lost track of you
Abigail called me with the bad news
Goodbye and we’ll never know why

“Actually Romantic”
Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face
Some people might be offended
But it’s actually sweet all the time you’ve spent on me
It’s honestly wild all the effort you’ve put int
It’s actually romantic

“Wi$h Li$t”
Taylor confirmed this might be her favorite song! She told Heart Breakfast that this was the last song she made for the album — it is a dreamy and romantic song and details things people aspire to have in their lives and she shares what she would want like wanting to settle down and start a family! When asked if she thinks she achieved the line bring me a best friend who I think is hot, Taylor said “100%! Look what I got!” and held up her engagement ring to the hosts.
I made wishes on all the stars, God please bring me a best friend who I think is hot. Thought I had it once, twice, but I did not.

I just want you
Have a couple kids, got the whole block lookin’ like you

Got me dreamin’ ’bout a driveway with a basketball hoop
Boss up, settle down, got a wish list
I just want you

“Wood”
All of that bitchin’ wishing on a falling star
Never did me any good
I ain’t got to knock on wood
It’s you and me forever dancin’ in the dark
All over me, it’s understood
I ain’t got to knock on wood

Forgive me, it sounds cocky
He ah-matized me and opened my eyes
Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see
His love was the key that opened my thighs

“CANCELLED!”
Good thing I like my friends cancelled
I like them cloaked in Gucci and in scandal
Like my whiskey sour and poison thorny flowers
Welcome to my underworld where it gets quite dark
At least you know exactly who your friends are
They’re the ones with matching scars

“Honey”
You can call me honey if you want because I’m the one you want
You give it different meaning because you mean it when you talk

“The Life of a Showgirl” featuring Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor opened about this song during her Magic Radio interview about how the song is about meeting one of your idols who warns you against following in their footsteps because they want to be honest of how hard this industry is, but you do it anyway. She also opened up about how she was physically exhausted during the Eras Tour and needed to be emotionally and mentally stimulated, which led her to start writing this new album.

I’d sell my soul to have a taste of a magnificent life
That’s all mine but that’s not what showgirls get, they leave us for dead

The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift
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October 3, 2025 0 comments

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Rap Artists Whose Music Honors Assata Shakur’s Revolutionary Spirit

by jummy84 October 2, 2025

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Hip-Hop, at its very foundation, has always been more than beats and rhymes — it has been a vessel for survival, resistance, and rebellion.

Born in the Bronx during the 1970s, the culture emerged as a way to channel poverty, oppression, and sociopolitical strife into creative expression and communal strength. That defiant spirit mirrored, and in many ways carried forward, the ethos of the revolutionary movements that preceded it.

The music and the figures behind it were spiritual successors to the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army of the late ’60s and ’70s, organizations that dared to empower young people of color to challenge authority, reclaim their dignity, and speak truth to power.

Among the most iconic figures to emerge from that revolutionary era was Assata Shakur. Born Joanne Chesimard in New York, she became active in activism during her college years, first joining the Black Panther Party before transitioning to the Black Liberation Army.

Outspoken and unyielding in her defense of Black lives, Shakur became a polarizing figure in the eyes of the American government.

In 1973, she and two other BLA members were involved in a violent shootout with New Jersey State Troopers on the New Jersey Turnpike. One officer was killed, another was wounded, and one of the BLA members was fatally shot.

Though Shakur maintained her innocence, she was convicted of first-degree murder in 1977 and sentenced to life plus 26 to 33 years. Two years later, she staged one of the most famous prison escapes in U.S. history, ultimately finding political asylum in Cuba in 1984.

While the FBI branded her a fugitive and threat to society, Hip-Hop embraced her as something far greater: a freedom fighter, a survivor, and a symbol of uncompromising defiance against systemic oppression.

Considered an “aunt” to the late Tupac Shakur, Assata was revered not only by her nephew but also by countless artists who found in her story a reflection of Hip-Hop’s own struggle — marginalized voices fighting to be heard in the face of power.

Her revolutionary spirit continues to echo through the music, referenced in verses and honored in interviews, a reminder that Hip-Hop is inseparable from the struggle that birthed it. To this day, Assata Shakur remains a beacon of love, resilience, and pride for Black people — a figure whose life, though fraught with controversy, has forever shaped the cultural consciousness of Hip-Hop.

Following her passing on Sept. 25, 2025, at the age of 78, she leaves behind not just a legacy of resistance, but a blueprint for artists who dare to stand defiantly against the forces that seek to silence them.

In celebration of her life and legacy, VIBE highlights more than 50 artists who kept Assata Shakur’s name alive in exile through their music. These lyrics and displays of homage will continue to resonate and introduce her to future generations of listeners and potential revolutionaries.

2Pac

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“New Afrikan Panthers, America’s nightmare/ Mutulu Shakur, America’s nightmare/ Geronimo Pratt, America’s nightmare/ Assata Shakur, America’s nightmare.” – 2Pac, “Words of Wisdom”
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“Assata Shakur?”/ Another auntie, I miss her though/ Please thank Mr. Castro for keepin’ her safe bro/ How many more of us die before we can see the light/ It’s time brothers work it out, unite for a bigger fight.” – 2Pac, “Tearz of a Clown”
Nas

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“Y’all dudes will never see me down/ Reading everything, books and body language/ Du Bois, Baldwin, and Chavis/ Assata, John Hope Franklin, Angela Davis.” Nas, “Stay Chisel”
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“Football wives, basketball wives/ Mistresses slash more tires with knives/ They lookin’ for a dollar/ I’m lookin’ for a JoAnne Chesimard to turn to a shotta.” – Nas, “Royalty”
Killer Mike

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“When I surface on the streets I can hear the crowd yelling/ And see the neighborhood snitches pointing and telling/ I’m bailing like a felon or Assata Shakur/ Before the law leave me stinking like a bag of manure.” – Killer Mike, “Don’t Die”
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“The U.S. government has a million dollar bounty on the head of Assata Shakur/ Y’all ni**as go on the internet, check that sh*t out, man/ That was Pac aunt, she in exile right now in Cuba/ Don’t let them bring our mamas home man and put her in no cage/ Just a little consciousness for all y’all wanna be rap trap motherf**kers.” – Killer Mike, “Long A** Outro”
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“Thick with her a**, she in some Betty Shabazz, pretty as Coretta Scott/ All that I got, she got the face of a model/ She got the heart of Assata/ She from the gutter, my ni**a/ Wife and a mother, my ni**a/ Winnie Mandela, my ni**a.” – Killer Mike, “Down By Law”
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“Black lives matter? Then prove it/ Grab a black Glocker, make them coppers face the music/ They try to tell me, ‘Mikey, but your papa was a copper’/ I tell ’em, ‘Suck my d**k because my auntie is Assata’/ And then I double down and tell them something twice as hard/ Jesus is a fraud, the black woman is god.” Bobby Sessions featuring Killer Miker, “Black Neighborhood”
Common

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“In the Spirit of God/ In the Spirit of the ancestors/ In the Spirit of the Black Panthers
In the Spirit of Assata Shakur/ We make this movement towards freedom/ For all those who have been oppressed/ And all those in the struggle.” – Common, “A Song For Assata”
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“My man went to Cuba/ Caught in a political triangle, Bermuda/ The same way they said she was the shooter/ Assata Shakur, they tried to execute her/ I went to Cuba to see her/ We should free her, like we should Mumia.” – Common featuring JAY-Z, “Open Letter Pt. II”
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“Child of a fresher God/ Influenced by the life of the former, Joanne Chesimard/ Assata Shakur, I gotta do more/ The light-skinned spook who got in the door/ I got in here for the same thing Cassius Clay uses pottery for.” – Common, “Pyramids”
Rapsody

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“I came through the rain, and I came through the thunder/ I push through the pain; I’m laughin’ at summer/ My hell was way hotter—I feel like Assata/ Escape with my truth; I came back like Nirvana.” – Rapsody, “Back In My Bag”
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“Nobody know nada/ We all know the fate of Assata if Cuba don’t harbor/ Nobody know I’m harder on myself than lonely fathers/ Watching Mrs. Parker, these days nobody know who authored/ Rhymes of rappers on carpets.” – Rapsody, “Nobody”
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“Bullets burn; they Holocaust us, ashes to our daughters/ Pray our sons have granddaughters and live to be grandfathers/ Dedicated to Assata, broke our fourth chakra/ In memory of the Rasta who forewarned us for Breonna.” – Rapsody, “He Shot Me”
Black Thought

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“Dear white people, I am not your negro/ Yeah, Black people, y’all just got your hero/ All these rap demons I’m about to Deebo/ Me and Assata, my ATLien alter ego.” – Sa-Roc featuring Black Thought, “The Black Renaissance”
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“It’s a long drawn out saga, like The Godfather/ Coming up this hard, it made a n**ga rock solid/ Now I be the top shotter, heart of a Rottweiler/ The boss that learned to move cautious as Assata.” – DANGERDOOM featuring Black Thought, “Mad Nice”
Public Enemy

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“Flow on, the project, the pop off/ Low tempo to go off/ COINTEL better go to hell/ Bout that time hear the bell y’all/ Gotta lotta nerve never knowing Assata/ Gotcha mind wading in the water.” Public Enemy – “Gotta Give The Peeps What They Want”
Talib Kweli

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“The highest caliber make it a night to remember like Shalamar/ Then escape to Havana with Assata I do what I gotta/ Planes get shot down in Cuban air space over the water/ I got insight it’s a clear case of reading your aura.” – Reflection Eternal featuring Yasiin Bey, Mr. Man, “Fortified Live”
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“She’s earth, wind and fire, don’t tempt her to show her power/ Turning all weeds to flowers/ Looking into her wise eyes will make a blind man see/ How can you dare name a eurocentric girl after me?/ Assata Shakur Barbara Jordan Nikki Giovanni and Angela Davis/ Look it up!/ These are the real symbols of liberty.” – Talib Kweli, “Manifest Destiny”
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“I got love for every artist, I’m more than just a product/ I’ve been a prisoner, see Mumia, I’ve been to Cuba to see Assata/ Way before Mr. and Mrs. Carter went on a dinner date/ I had to send the lyrics ahead of time before I hit the stage.” – Talib Kweli, “5AM In Brooklyn
Dead Prez

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“This is for Mumia and Sundiata, Herman Bell, we got ya/ Mutulu Shakur, we want you free with Assata/ And Giuliani, yo, you can swim with the lobsters/ I hope you mobsters lose your livers to the vodka.” – Dead Prez, “Together”
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“Yes, they really invading your home/ And if you’re really looking for Assata Shakur/ She right here, it’s me, her and 2Pac over here having a beer/ Cheers, a toast to a lovely revolution/ What’s hush hush they know what we doing.” – M1, “Confidential”
Fatal Hussein

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“Roddy shot Yak, Mu took the Shahada/ I had another baby girl, and I named her Assata/ Her middle name your last name, her family tree/ I can’t help but think where we would be.” – Fatal Hussein, “Letter To Pac”
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“If I don’t make it home tonight/ Kiss Assata and tell her daddy got it on tonight/ If it’s meant to be I be back the same way she was sending me/ And I ain’t gotta finish the century, gotta ’em history.” – Fatal Hussein, “Blocka Blocka”
Sean Price

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“Slap a, bi**h boy knock his tooth out his grill/ Sean Price be the truth in the ‘Ville, listen/ If ya, knock on my door I’m cockin the four/ Great escape from the law like Assata Shakur.” – Sean Price, “King Kong”
Shock G

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“Afrika Bambaataa, Miles motherf**king Davis/ Sister Assata Shakur, once known as Joanne Chesimard.” – Digital Underground, “Heartbeat Props”
Rome Streetz

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“Went platinum off the product to pay the rent, and cop the Prada/ My bi**h a model but she down to pop it like Assata/ Vow to let no snake in the grass divide us/ Dip the bogie in the juice if they tryin to buy dust.” – DJ Mugg featuring Rome Streetz, “Ace Of Swords”
Sa-Roc

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“They try to censor me, instantly on a hundred/ Named Assata, makes sense I’ma be the most wanted/ Wanna send for me, got the sentry on the hunt/ With that rrah soundin’ like a freaking symphony, son.” – Sa-Roc, “40 And A Mule”
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“I ain’t new to this profession, I’m established in it/ Any challenge to the status quo would be a cataclysm/ Cuz I’m Assata with the good hair-9 ether/ I have em pissing lemonade when I arrive eager.” – Sa-Roc, “Queen Ting”
Kxng Crooked

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“Conspiracy theories fueled the rumors/ Slaughterhouse faked they death and moved to Cuba/ Yeah, they with Assata now, the group is not around/ Ni**as went solo like Bobby Brown.” – KXNG Crooked, “Sorry”
Styles P

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“They say payback’s a motherf**king ni**a/ That explains why I’m sick of getting treated like a goddamn step-child/ Living like Assata, I’m an exile/ Gotta climb out of my skin, just like a reptile.” – Styles P, “Cause I’m Black”
Flatbush Zombies

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“My grandfather, he live through me/ In the night, sometimes I feel like his voice is talkin’ to me/ Connected to a higher power, they couldn’t find me like Assata/ Weh dem a do like Mavado, and I’ma shoot if I gotta.” – Flatbush Zombies featuring RZA, “Quentin Tarantino”
JID

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“Y’all need some lovin’ in your life/ A little Giovanni by your side/ A little of Assata’s all I need/ A little bit of Angela Davis and Ruby Dee.” – Alkebulan, “W4R” by JID & 6LACK featuring OG Maco
Stephen Marley

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“It’s foul how the youth glued to the television/ Ain’t heard of Assata but twitter following Paris Hilton/ It’s only right we want to be more than poor and righteous but/ Even the rich today can’t ignore the crisis in Babylon.” – Stephen Marley, “Babylon”
Freddie Gibbs

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“Prick my finger, Alfredo, Illuminati/ Joe Pesci, pushing product/ You ni**as is sweeter than Joe Exotic/ On the run like Assata, so f**k the police/ As a ni**a be chillin’ in La Habana.” – Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, “1985”
Yasiin Bey

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“All our loved ones behind the walls/ All of those still in the struggle/ Assata, Mumia/ Sundiata/ My man Jamil, life is real/ To all the real soldiers, black people/ We family, y’all Let it be bright.” – Yasiin Bey, “Sunshine”
Vic Mensa

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“Rockin’ Prada leathers bought my chick a Saffiano/ Gelato in the fronto, it’s thick as a Cubano/ Touched down in Havana, just to holla at a Assata/ When they stop me at customs, I know nada.” – Vic Mensa, “Clipse Freestyle”
Billy Woods

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“Is that stupid or gangster?/ Is that flight or bammer?/ Mumia, if I had a hammer/ You’d be with Assata in Havana.” – billy woods, “High Treason”
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“Temple Grandin, keep the cattle calm/ Side-saddle, took Carrie to the prom/ Joanne Chesimard, windows open, nights warm/ Power cuts, no ice, so the cuba libre’s strong.” – billy woods, “Smith + Cross”
Noname

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“We seen ’em murder the indigenous, the Passage Middle/ The Constitution, a life for a bag of Skittles/ So when we bleed, I load the sacred pistol/ And if you need, I’ll read Assata with you/ And if you rich, I pray that God forgive you.” – Anderson .Paak featuring Noname, “Lockdown (Remix)”
Nick Cannon

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“This for Rosa and Coretta, Assata and Loretta/ Betty, Roseta, Angela, Mahalia/ Dr. Bethune, Sojourner, she the truth/ I do it for the culture, the new Oprah in the booth.” – Nick Cannon, “The Invitation Is Cancelled”
Smino

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“Silk the chakra, I’m tuned in with Assata/ From womb, been a lil prodigy/ New boo, like Rapunzel/ I love her the long way like PeeWee/ Spit shine like kiwi, for a hour, it make life more easy.” – Smino, “Black Luv Ain’t Dead”
Arrested Development

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“Freedom is our right, we demand that/ Possessed with the spirits of the Black Panthers/ The MOVE Organization/ Nat Turner/ Assata/ David Walker.” – Arrested Development, “Pride”
Denzel Curry

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“Anti-American, I’m pro-Assata/ Write rhymes like a scholar, all about a dollar/ Dollar equals Allah, put away the scouters/ You won’t see my power, this your final hour.” – Denzel Curry, “Hate Government”
Grand Puba

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“Now if this falls short, I’ll try harder/ A wisdom to me is someone like Assata/ I’d like to say peace to Bambaata.” – Grand Puba, “Brand Nubian”
Paris

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“So many things that I seen on tour/ Took a trip down to Cuba, met Assata Shakur/ Had dinner with Fidel, talked about hard times/ And now America’s steady tryna destroy minds.” – Paris, “Check It Out Ch’All (Alternate Version)”
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“We the same thang/ That’s why the media is givin’ us the same names/ Convicts strikin’ Assata, the same game/ Settin’ up the same circumstances in the barrio and in the hood ’til we gangbang.” – Paris, “One Gun”
Saul Williams

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“Yeah, I became militant too/ So it was clear on every level I was blacker than you/ I turned you on to Malcolm X and Assata Shakur/ In my three quarter elephant goose with the fur.” – Saul Williams, “Black Stacey”
Saigon

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“They said all I had to do was just follow the for-/Mula you does, and you gon’ be popular boy/ See, what they fail to realize is I rhyme for the cause/ And got the same mind frame as Assata Shakur.” – Saigon, “The Game Changer”
Blu

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“Al Sharpton, Fred Hampton, Oprah Winfrey/ Barack Obama, Assata Shakur, Tupac Shakur, Biggie/ And everyone else creating black history/ That lives with me everyday, until I’m gone.” – Blu & Exile, “Roots Of Blue”
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“Yeah and ain’t an artist as pure behind bars like Assata Shakur/ Slap cops, peace to Zsa Zsa Gabor, tell ’em pardon my gore/ Had flashbacks, started a war/ What a loss got caught in a storm.” – Blu, “BeGo(o)D!”
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Killah Priest

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“Taught to pray hard, he would answer/ But he never answered the prayers from the Panthers/ From Stokely Carmichael, Geronimo Pratt, Assata Shakur/ We adore.” – Killah Priest, “The Beloved (DJ Wool Remix)”
Meshell Ndegeocello

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“If you desire to be confrontational like Sojourner Truth/ If you wish to be audacious like Audrey Lord, antagonistic like Angela Davis/ Gangsta like Winnie Mandela, angry like Assata Shakur/ Come roar with us in the corner, sit beside us in schools/ Chant with us in church, vote with us and for us at the pole.” – Meshell Ndegeocello, “Tsunami Rising”
Chino XL

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“I took a deep breath leaving everything I knew behind/ The country air, the green grass and my piece of mind/ Harassed by white cops on our way, we’re pulled out our car/ Mistook my mom for Joanne Chessimar, now I’m really scarred.” – Chino XL, “What Am I?”
Blackalicious

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“I am the might of common law/ Kumbaya Chronicle/ Got piranha flow/ Jungles beside a hole/ Songs that Assata told Geronimo Pratt.” – Blackalicious, “Aural Pleasure”
Mr. Muthaf**king’ Exquire

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“Start out with her brain/ Not so that she’s trained but to make sure that she’s sane/ Funny like Kim Wayans/ But strong Assata Shakur.” – Mr. Muthafucking’ Exquire, “Build A Bi**h”
MARCO PLUS

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“Black panther in the booth, Fred Hampton picked my suit/ And then I smoked a spliff with Huey and Queen Assata did my hair/ Yo team silent, we the livest up in here/ So keep quiet cuz I speak knowledge but I preach violence up in here.” – MARCO PLUS, “Lately”
Lowkey

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“Men make them, but the women get harmed in wars/ I pray for a heart as pure as Assata Shakur‘s/ We put them down, but on the pedestal we should put them/ Behind every good man, there’s a good women.” – Lowkey, “Something Wonderful”
Marlon Craft

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“We live in a time when something’s gotta be more/ Where everyone who post a meme is Assata Shakur/ Where we live on explore pages but don’t gotta explore/ And everything they got in store, they done got in a store.” Marlon Craft, “Bars On I-95 Freestyle”
Brother Ali

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“Trying to open eyes, organize, and build power/ I know all about the hell I’m trying to get out of/ Two million dollars on sister Assata’s head/ It’s when you really get it poppin’ that they want you dead.” – Bambu featuring Brother Ali & Odessa Kane, “Illuminotme”
Nick Grant

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“If I take this peace sign, and I aim it at the coppers/ Would they take me for a threat, or just lay me out unconscious?/ Can’t explain this to my mamma/ No relation to Assata/ But these women strong and black, they been this way since a minor.” – Nick Grant, “Window Seat”
Cambatta

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“Aim it at their black 750 arm strong and steady/ Let off one shot for every song on the Makaveli/ I’m sorry for your mom Afeni/ I like your aunt Assata heavy/ If you live I hope you go to Cuba/ I hope they got my million dollars ready.” – Cambatta, “Tupac Murder Confession”
Jasiri X

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“See Trump then gun but him now he’s really deaf/ That light skinned rapper blacker than Biggie’s neck/ Militant hardcore like them boys in Quantico/ With Assata in the chopper coming to close Guantanamo.” – Jasiri X, “P.O.W.E.R.”
Jamila Woods

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“Sojourner was a freedom fighter/ And she taught us how to fight/ Assata was a freedom fighter/ And she taught us how to fight.” – Jamila Woods, “Blk Girl Soldier”
Truck North

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“It’s automatic/ The devil calls it magic/Nah this ain’t no Harry Potter more like Garvey and Assata/ Tussle with wicked warriors from Africa to Georgia/ Watts to Copenhagen, slaughter pagans up in Persia.” – Truck North & The 3rd, “Out There”
Zion I

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“Yo, renegade rap writer/ Cadillac rider/ Track inside, I spray verbal Mac hot/ Blast the gat, lick a shot/ Then run like Assata/ Head to the hills, post no bills Don Dada.” – Zion I, “Target Practice”
Elucid

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“The Wi-Fi name is Assata Is Safe Here/ The pass code transposed and notated between kick and the snare/ For whosoever believe, feelin’ Beastie, Paul Revere/ It’s all gone square, sand shiftin’, a brief history.” – Armand Hammer, “Tread Lightly”
Bambu

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“And later as I grew up/ I found more connection in a book than in the hood I grew up/ Girls I used to fuck with used to bug/ When I request that we skip the DVDs and grab Assata off the shelf.” – Bambu, “Books”
PHZ-Sicks

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“My Angela Davis. black women/ My Nikki Giovanni, black women/ My Michelle Obama, black women/ My Maya Angelou, black women/ My Assata Shakur, black women/ My Josephine Baker, black women.” PHZ-Sicks, “Black Women”

October 2, 2025 0 comments

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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Live Music Today

by jummy84 October 1, 2025

written by jummy84

Live music tours are an excellent way for artists to generate revenue and meet fans out on the road, but aspiring artists should know that there’s much more than meets the eye when it comes to organizing and managing these tours.

Whether it’s dealing with legal protections, economics, or logistics, the touring industry has a lot going on behind the scenes, all of which needs to work in harmony if a given tour is to go off without a hitch.

Perhaps one of the lesser known aspects of preparing for a tour is establishing clear legal infrastructure beforehand. If there are injuries, legal professionals like John Foy can help manage liability and compensation, but there are other preparatory measures artists can take to cover liability. Contracts and insurance are two of the most common legal protections, as they clearly lay out terms and costs in advance.

While touring offers artists the chance to see their fans in person, a more practical rationale behind touring is the revenue it brings in. A clear, if not perhaps extreme, example of this is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which generated billions of dollars globally. Given the sheer amount of revenue they bring in, major artists likely don’t need to rely on touring for their business to survive, but that’s not always the case for smaller groups.

With streaming now serving as the dominant form of listening to music, record sales are declining, resulting in the loss of what was once a fairly reliable source of income. As a result, artists are often forced to go on tour and sell merchandise at events if they are to remain successful in the music industry.

Depending on the size of the artist and the venues they tour at, logistics can be one of the more labor intensive aspects of touring. Components like crew, transport, equipment, and safety planning have to be considered and accommodated every time an artist goes from one venue to the next, making nationwide and international tours something of a logistical nightmare.

For those that can afford it, having a business manager can smooth out many of these processes since they typically have more experience with these matters than the artists they work with.

Still, as an article notes, “not only do the business managers have to sort through the various tax and labor laws, exchange rates and transportation and lodging issues, they need to make sure the venues can handle the size and the weight of the stage, lights and set dressing.” These tasks are certainly daunting, but if properly managed, artists can avoid potential fines and penalties.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many public spaces, like venues, have implemented policies and regulations influencing health precautions, cancellations, and remote engagements. Adhering to these regulations presents new challenges to touring, sometimes necessitating the help of legal teams to navigate and break down how best to comply with these policies in an efficient manner.

The music industry remains in a state of flux. Streaming services have grown in popularity due to their accessibility, but recent issues concerning unfair distribution of payment have made them less than lucrative for smaller artists. With record sales also trending down, that leaves touring and live performances as many artists’ financial lifelines.

Touring can be extremely rewarding, both mentally and financially, but recognizing what all contributes to a successful tour is the first step in attaining those rewards.

FAQs

Q: What logistical challenges do touring artists have to accommodate for?

A: Transportation, crew, safety measures, and equipment are usually considered the most essential components to plan for.

Q: Why is touring so important for many artists today?

A: Touring and playing at live shows often serve as an artist’s primary revenue stream since record sales are less profitable than in the past.

Q: What role do legal professionals fill for touring artists?

A: Legal professionals can manage compensation and liability for an artist.

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances. We disclaim any liability for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance on, the information presented.

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October 1, 2025 0 comments

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Zubeen Garg’s Manager Breaks Silence On Music Rights And Royalties After Singer’s Death

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

written by jummy84

Days after the sudden and tragic passing of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, his longtime manager and close associate, Siddharth Sarma, has issued a heartfelt and detailed statement on Facebook. In an open letter, Siddharth addressed the growing public speculation surrounding the ownership of Zubeen’s vast music catalogue and the revenue generated from his artistic work.

Siddharth began by clarifying widespread misconceptions, particularly regarding who owns the rights to Zubeen’s music. He stated that the majority of Zubeen’s body of work — an estimated 38,000 songs — is owned by various music labels and production companies, not by Zubeen himself.

“Almost all of Zubeen da’s songs, even the biggest blockbusters, were done before I entered his life,” Siddharth wrote. “He often lamented how he was shortchanged — producers and labels earned crores, while he received only modest payments. This can be verified with those companies directly.”

In an effort to reclaim control over his creative output, Zubeen took significant steps in 2021 by launching his own music label, Zubeen Garg Music LLP . Siddharth Sarma was also a partner in the venture, with Zubeen holding a majority 60% stake.

However, Siddharth admitted that the LLP had not yet become a major source of income. “The LLP has generated only a few thousand rupees monthly so far. The entire amount remains untouched in the company account,” he wrote, adding, “I consider it my duty to ensure his family inherits his rightful share.”

Siddharth also addressed concerns about royalties. He clarified that any royalties Zubeen earned in his role as a composer or lyricist were deposited directly into Zubeen’s personal account. He further stated that these funds will now be transferred to Zubeen’s widow, Garima Garg, ensuring that the singer’s earnings remain within his family.

Zubeen Garg’s Untimely Death

Zubeen Garg, a beloved figure in Assamese and Indian music, passed away on September 19 while visiting Singapore for the North East Festival. He was found in critical condition in the sea by local authorities and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU. Despite receiving intensive medical care, he later succumbed to his injuries.

Zubeen’s death has sent shockwaves across the country, particularly in Assam and the Northeastern region, where he was considered a cultural icon. Known for his genre-defying music, multilingual prowess, and relentless passion, Zubeen recorded more than 38,000 songs across various Indian languages during his illustrious career.

As the investigation into his death continues, tributes from fans, artists, politicians, and cultural figures have poured in, honouring his immense contribution to Indian music and culture. Many remember him not only as a prolific artist but as a voice that amplified the identity and issues of the Northeast.

Siddharth’s statement offers a glimpse into the lesser-known aspects of Zubeen’s professional journey, shedding light on the legal and financial complexities surrounding his work. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of artists having control over their creative rights, even in industries where such control is often elusive.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

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Björk Joins “No Music for Genocide” Israel Boycott

by jummy84 September 28, 2025

written by jummy84

Björk is the latest artist to join the “No Music for Genocide” mass Israel boycott, making her catalog of music unavailable on Israeli streaming services.

The Icelandic singer now stands alongside the likes of Massive Attack, Hayley Williams and Paramore, Kneecap, Japanese Breakfast, Fontaines D.C. and hundreds more artists who are currently geo-blocking their music in Israel.

According to the No Music for Genocide website, the initiative’s mission is “in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza; ethnic cleansing of the Occupied West Bank; apartheid within Israel / ’48; political repression of Pro-Palestine efforts wherever we live; and the music industry’s own ties to weapons and crimes against humanity.”

Claressa Shields Teases New Song & Music Video OTW (WATCH)

by jummy84 September 28, 2025

written by jummy84

Claressa Shields has sparked reactions after teasing a song and music video she’s got on the way.

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Claressa Shields Teases New Song And Music Video OTW

Earlier this week, Shields took to Instagram Live to sit down for some chat time with her followers. During her stream, Shields revealed that she’s hopping back into her pastime bag of making music. Specifically, Shields explained that she just finished shooting a music video. Additionally, she explained that she’ll be releasing the song for the footage as soon as “this weekend.”

“For y’all who don’t know, my rap name is Ressa Da Goat… and the song is gonna be called ‘Poke Da Gwoat,’” she explained to viewers.

Check out the clip from her livestream below.

To note, for those unaware, Claressa Shields has been releasing songs and publishing freestyle clips through her YouTube channel. It appears that her most recent song release, ‘Pop My Sh*t,’ was in March 2024.

Watch the NSFW footage here.

Social Media Shares Reactions

Social media users slid into TSR’s comment section with reactions to Claressa Shields teasing her new song & music video.

Instagram user @loquacious_taupez wrote, “Please stop 🛑. Stay in your lane. Doing far too much and this feel fake asf.”

While Instagram user @duchess_wu added, “She is so strange, like very obsessed with Remy .”

Instagram user @tyronebee wrote, “Girl just box”

While Instagram user @neeshnickk__ added, “I have yet to see her being posted for boxing and boxing only”

Instagram user @dollfacebreeeeee wrote, “Everything remy say & do, she wanna do too 🙄”

While Instagram user @xdejamonaeee added, “I never screamed so loud 😭😭😭 girl what? Lmaoooo”

Instagram user @datgirldolly wrote, “Keep it!…..keep it….we didn’t ask for it….keep it”

While Instagram user @_serenity_klf added, “And im sure Papoose wrote every line”

Instagram user @stephg wrote, “Lmaoooo I like her cuz she doesn’t care she gon do shyt whether ya like it or not 😭😭😭”

While Instagram user @kamilekharles added, “What has she done to copy Remy? I really haven’t seen it.”

Instagram user @homiesexual wrote, “So Papoose gon write her raps to diss Remy.”

Before Claressa Shields Teased New Song And Music Video OTW, She Celebrated THIS Milestone

Before Claressa Shields a.k.a. Ressa Da Gwoat teased her new song and music video, she was celebrating a sentimental milestone. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, Shields and Papoose took to social media to celebrate their 1-year anniversary. Ultimately, they both shared sweet posts that left social media users chiming in.

RELATED: In Bliss! Claressa Shields & Papoose Celebrate Their 1-Year Anniversary With Sweet Social Media Posts (PHOTOS)

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September 28, 2025 0 comments

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Björk joins No Music For Genocide campaign and removes catalogue from streaming in Israel

by jummy84 September 26, 2025

written by jummy84

Björk has joined the ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign, making her back catalogue unavailable on streaming services in Israel.

The new campaign is a cultural boycott initiative encouraging artists and rights-holders to pull their music from streaming platforms in Israel in response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

To join the coalition, the artists involved have edited their own release territories or sent geo-block requests to their distributor or label. They are encouraging major label groups Sony, UMG, and Warner to follow suit, particularly as they blocked their entire catalogues from and closed operations in Russia a month into their invasion of Ukraine.

Massive Attack, Fontaines D.C., Amyl & The Sniffers, and Kneecap were among the leading names to join the initiative last week, as well as Paramore, Rina Sawayama, MIKE, Primal Scream, Faye Webster, Japanese Breakfast, Yaeji, King Krule, MJ Lenderman, Mannequin Pussy, Wednesday, Soccer Mommy and MØ.

Now, it appears that the Icelandic singer-songwriter has become the latest big name to join the campaign. The Times Of Israel reported on Sunday (September 21) that her music was unavailable to people living in Israel on Spotify and Apple Music.

Björk has been outspoken in her advocacy for the Palestinian people in the past, posting on Instagram in November 2023 a series of maps of the Israel-Palestine region since 1946, writing, “Is this what you call sharing?”

A statement from ‘No Music For Genocide’ stated: “Culture can’t stop bombs on its own, but it can help reject political repression, shift public opinion toward justice, and refuse the art-washing and normalization of any company or nation that commits crimes against humanity.

“This initiative is one part of a worldwide movement to erode the support Israel needs to continue its genocide. We’re inspired by the escalating efforts in pursuit of that goal, from the recent Film Workers For Palestine pledge to Spain’s ban of Israel-bound ships and planes to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard to dockworkers in Morocco who’ve refused to load weapons onto vessels ordered by Tel Aviv.

“Many of our peers have felt, like ourselves, unsure how to use music in this moment. Our first goal with No Music For Genocide is to inspire others to reclaim their agency and direct their influence toward a tangible act. We are so grateful for all of the artists, managers and labels who have already committed to this first step, and we’re excited to expand this together. The more of us there are, the stronger we will be. This is just the beginning.”

Björk has been vocal about other geopolitical issues during her career, notably in support of Tibetan independence. At a concert in Shanghai, China in 2008, she said from the stage, “Tibet, Tibet!”, and asked the audience to raise their flags during her track ‘Declare Independence’.

Her comments caused outrage among Chinese officials, to which she replied at the time: “It shows more than anything that China has become the next superpower in the world. And the issue is: how are they going to deal with Western moral issues like freedom of speech?”

September 26, 2025 0 comments

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Before Claressa Shields Teased New Song And Music Video OTW, She Celebrated THIS Milestone

RELATED: In Bliss! Claressa Shields & Papoose Celebrate Their 1-Year Anniversary With Sweet Social Media Posts (PHOTOS)