The Beths Open Up, No ‘Lie’

The Beths Open Up, No ‘Lie’

“Sorry, I was thinking about something else.” These are the first words you hear on the Beths’ latest, Straight Line Was A Lie, apologizing for the opening track’s false start. At first, it feels like a cute, self-deprecating peek behind the curtain from the celebrated New Zealand band, but upon reflection, it’s actually a fitting…

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Funkmaster Flex Said “Last Show” & Internet Goofs Assumed That Meant Retirement

Funkmaster Flex Said “Last Show” & Internet Goofs Assumed That Meant Retirement

Fans thing Funkmaster Flex is retiring, but they probably have it all wrong. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Funkmaster Flex…

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Cha Wa Stands Strong After the Flood

Cha Wa Stands Strong After the Flood

Cha Wa is a traditional Mardi Gras Indians greeting in New Orleans that means “here we come” or “we’re comin’ for ya.” Appropriately, a hearty shout of “CHA WA!” is the first thing I hear out of “Spyboy” Irving “Honey” Banister Jr.’s mouth when he and two of his bandmates appear on my Zoom screen….

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YouTube Expands Gift Goals to Drive More Live-Stream Donations

YouTube Expands Gift Goals to Drive More Live-Stream Donations

YouTube’s trying out another way to encourage live-stream donations, with expanded “gift goals,” which will enable creators to incentivize donations by offering a reward at a certain donation threshold. As explained by YouTube: “We’re experimenting with gift goals, a new feature that expands the goals feature to vertical live streams. Creators in the experiment will be…

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