Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Recently, it was revealed that the Allen Hughes-directed docuseries on the life of 2Pac has been nominated for an Emmy. Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur was released in April of this year on Hulu. The series’ first episode became the most-viewed premiere of an unscripted series in FX history shortly after its release. The show is nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. It will go up against with 100 Foot Wave, the U.S. And The Holocaust, 1619 Project, and Secrets Of The Elephants. The 2023 Emmy Awards ceremony is set to take place in September of this year.The president of FX Entertainment, Nick Grad, previously spoke on the success of the docuseries. “It’s only fitting that Allen Hughes definitive piece on Tupac and Afeni Shakur delivered a record performance for us and it speaks to Tupac’s enduring legacy,” he explained. “Allen’s examination of Tupac viewed through the prism of his mother Afeni is a fascinating take that really gets beneath the education and experience that shaped his life and inspired him to become one of the greatest artists ever.”
Though the show was extremely well-received by fans and critics alike, there was one person who was underwhelmed by Dear Mama. Last month, 2Pac’s biological father Billy Garland weighed in on the series, revealing that he was actually “disappointed” by it. “We did an interview for about two hours,” Garland explained, “After I saw the interview in the documentary, I was slightly disappointed, let’s just say that. I didn’t like it. It was more about something else, than about 2Pac, if you know what I’m saying.”
“If I knew it was about ‘Dear Mama,’ I might’ve still did it, but I probably wouldn’t have,” he continued, “Not for nothing.” He went on to explain that he didn’t like suggestions that his son was bipolar. Garland says that 2Pac’s behavior was only a reaction to the “betrayal” he had faced in his life.
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Fresh from the triumph of his ninth UK Number 1 album Play, global hitmaker Ed Sheeran is taking his music into a new space with the release of Play – The Remixes EP. This latest project, inspired by his transformative month-long stay in India, is a lively blend of cultures that brings together some of the most acclaimed names from South Asia.
At the forefront of the release is the hypnotic new single Symmetry, a collaboration with Punjabi star Karan Aujla. The official video, directed by Liam Pethick, captures a vibrant performance from Sheeran, Aujla, and the internationally celebrated dance crew The Quick Style, creating a striking visual moment that matches the energy of the track.
The EP breathes new life into four songs from the original Play album, blending mainstream pop with a variety of Asian influences. Featured collaborators include rapper Hanumankind, Tamil vocalist Dhee, composer Santhosh Narayanan, singer Jonita, and Karan Aujla. A fresh version of the hit Sapphire, which has already surpassed half a billion streams, now includes vocals from Arijit Singh.
Sheeran explained that his creative spark came from his time in India, where he immersed himself in the country’s music scene while recording Play. “I’ve loved this collaboration process so much and I wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP,” he said, reflecting on his connection with each featured artist. Speaking about Symmetry, he added, “Karan is culture... I feel like this is the beginning of our collaborative journey, and I’m so excited to create more.”
The EP stands as a celebration of music without borders, marking Sheeran’s first Hindi song Heaven, recorded with Jonita. It reflects his dedication to artistic collaboration and shared creativity, bringing global pop together with the deep musical traditions of South India and beyond.
Play – The Remixes EP is now available, offering fans around the world a vibrant and unique fusion of sounds.
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