THE LIVE100
Future, Drake, Travis Scott, Loe Shimmy, "Ya Hit"
This star-studded cut from Future’s forthcoming Infinity (Freebandz/Epic) provides a huge vehicle for Florida rapper Shimmy (who previously guested on tracks by Drake and Don Toliver) and boasts uncredited freestyles by Sexyy Red. Produced by ATL Jacob and London Cyr, the track is off to a strong start, debuting at #31 on Spotify U.S. COTTO and IWantJuan directed the kinetic, lo-fi video, which reaches back to the hedonistic hip-hop heralds of yore: twerking dancers, stacks of cash, limos and every kind of flex.
Olivia Rodrigo, "take me home (4 christmas)"
O-Rod brings a bit of new-wave whimsy (and a decided tip of the Santa hat to The Waitresses) with this holiday treat. The Interscope star co-penned it with longtime collaborator Daniel Nigro and Grammy darling/pop savant Amy Allen. The rom-com-esque video, meanwhile, co-stars Sex in the City treasure Cynthia Nixon and SNL’s Ben Marshall. Best of all, you don’t have to wait until December to open it.
Lil Baby, "Mr. Do Something"
Georgia’s gone fully blue, so the mobile-home tour of Atlanta undertaken by QC/Motown/Capitol’s Lil Baby in this bracing, ILMATO-directed vid feels almost like a whistle-stop odyssey. The track appears on his brand-new album, Fresh, the guest list of which boasts Young Thug, Future and Rylo Rodriguez, among others; Metro Boomin, Pharrell Williams and London on da Track contributed production. Baby’s Pharrell-driven “Dead Fresh” has been a radio rocket, hitting #1 at Rhythm and Urban. Now he has Fresh worlds to conquer.
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Flower in a Hurricane
The last video game Ivana played was Ms. Pac-Man, but she knows a hit when she hears one.
When Keisha Lance Bottoms' Dad Inspired the Beatles
During a stateside shopping spree in 1964, soul-music fan Paul McCartney bought a copy of a Major Lance album.
Richard Lloyd, Co-Founding Guitarist of Punk Pioneer Television, Dies at 75
Lloyd's inventive guitar rewired punk and alternative rock.
High Roller: James Dolan
Sphere, his one-of-one venue, has transformed the concertgoing experience and remade the Vegas residency.
Here Come the Noms
Nominees for the 2027 Grammy Awards will be announced Nov. 16 live on Good Morning America, Grammy.com and the Grammys YouTube channel.
Sony Music Posts Record Q2 Operating Profit, Raises Full-Year Forecast
Recorded-music revenue jumped 19.5% as Ella Langley and Michael Jackson delivered major wins.
CAPITOL IN ALL CAPS
The label’s new-and-developing game is strong.
The HITS Interview: Sharon Osbourne
"I want to do it for everyone who loves Ozzy," says Sharon on the relaunch of Ozzfest. "It’s his legacy, and I want it to go on and on."
U.K. Charts: A Perfecth Start for Queens of the Stone Age
Josh Homme and company have their second #1 across the pond.
The CountRush Reunion Super-Sizing for Sphere Residency
The beloved Canadian rock act will take over the Las Vegas venue in May for its first-ever residency.
Spotted on New Music Friday
Lil Baby stunts on the cover of Spotify’s New Music Friday following the release of FRESH.
Gaga, Jack White, Shakira Lead Songwriters Hall of Fame Noms
Closing time for ballots is midnight on Dec. 14.
Audrey Hobert, "Thirst Trap" (Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2026)
Since we’re talking about New & Developing Artists a lot right now—not to mention possible Best New Artist contenders—we’re geeked to present RCA singer and songwriter extraordinaire Hobert’s performance of this sardonic pop gem from her must-listen 2025 album, Who’s the Clown? The sleek vid was directed by Seth Halter.
