Stereo Williams

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Marlon Wayans and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are teaming up for a new horror/thriller called HIM. The movie is a look at the pursuit of fame and greatness –at any cost. The movie offers funnyman Wayans a chance to showcase his oft-underrated dramatic chops. HIM also stars Tyriq Withers, former wide receiver, as Cameron Cade — a rising football star who wants nothing more than to take his career to the highest heights.

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Akon is going Nashville. The hitmaker behind classics like “Locked Up” and “Smack That” shared that he’s planning to re-record his entire catalog as country songs. He explained his decision while speaking with TMZ in New York City. “I’m actually redoing my whole catalog in country,” Akon told TMZ. “I’m not even joking. We've already started."“This has been an idea for years — like forever. The project has been in motion for the last five years.

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Mustard hit the stage at Coachella with some exclusive gear. The superproducer worked with Native Instruments to create yellow versions of the Maschine MK3 and Kontrol S49 specifically for his Coachella performance. Mustard has been using NI gear for years. “It’s an honor to team up with Native Instruments on this,” says Mustard via statement. “Maschine and the Kontrol S49 are powerful tools I’ve always respected - they make it easy to get ideas down fast and add real musicality.

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Great music is in season as we head into Easter weekend. A big week for music lovers and lots of major drops. . Wiz Khalifa releases the sequel to one of his greatest mixtapes; and the inimitable Keri Hilson makes a big return; and Davido drops his long-awaited 5ive. Statik Selektah does his part to resurrect the classic hip-hop posse cut; while Kilo Kish and Miguel team up to get existential and introspective.

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Lil Wayne has shared some details about his forthcoming album Tha Carter VI, and there is no shortage of star power. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Weezy announced that the highly anticipated release will feature a who’s-who of music — and it’s mostly inspired by his own desire to branch out. “If there’s one thing about this album that’s different, it’s me approaching it like, ‘Man, what would I sound like on something with such and such?’" Lil Wayne said.