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Rihanna’s dance instructor circulates a Drake meme amidst criticism over “Fear of Heights”
Drake’s new release, “For All The Dogs”, has sparked controversy, causing a stir among both Nicki Minaj and Rihanna fans. Nicki Minaj’s fans, known as The Barbz, are angry over an apparent deception about a feature from Nicki, while Rihanna’s fan group, the Rihanna Navy, has issues with the song “Fear Of Heights”. This song is interpreted as a veiled insult directed at Rihanna, resulting in Paris Goebel, Rihanna’s primary choreographer, posting a photo of Drake uncomfortably kissing a woman on her Instagram story.
Drake and Rihanna were once close friends and even rumored to be dating intermittently between 2009 and 2018. Drake’s first two number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 were both features on Rihanna tracks (“What’s My Name?” and “Work”). However, this past relationship seems to be forgotten in light of “Fear Of Heights”, which appears to reference Rihanna’s 2016 album “Anti” multiple times and takes direct shots at Rihanna and her long-time partner A$AP Rocky.
In other news, actor Tyson Beckford has expressed his desire for Rihanna to perform live on “Dancing With The Stars”, even hinting that he might try to make it happen this season. Beckford, who is currently competing in the show’s 32nd season with partner Jenna Johnson, stated that he knows Rihanna’s team.
Recently, an appealing anecdote involving Rihanna surfaced. It was reported that during her pregnancies, she took pleasure in watching marathon sessions of “90 Day Fiancé”. This information was disclosed by Yara Zaya, a cast member of the show. She shared that in February 2021, Rihanna reached out to her to express her admiration for the show and Zaya’s particular narrative.
As for the “Fear Of Heights” controversy, it remains to be seen how it will unfold. Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts in the comments.
Artist Spotlight
Brannen captures life’s fleeting moments on “Keep Dancing With Me”
Moments can be short and to the point, and that’s the idea behind Brannen’s “Keep Dancing With Me,“ a melodic house track that’s more about feeling than function. The track is reflective and dancefloor-ready, and it’s about living in the moment and holding onto the things that make life worth living.
Brannen uses the uplifting qualities of house to create a sense of warmth and connection. The lively, uplifting instrumental firmly puts “Keep Dancing With Me“ in the melodic house category while also exploring the deeper, more emotional side of dance music. That balance has enough energy to get you moving, but the overall direction stays rooted in feeling and atmosphere.
A strong studio team is also on board, with sound engineer Brian Hurren handling recording and Jack Wiles handling mixing and mastering at Moonshift Audio. Built on emotive vocal performance, the track lends human emotion to the slick electronic soundscape. The vocals complement the song’s main message without detracting from its instrumental nature.
“Keep Dancing With Me” positions Brannen as an artist interested in the connection between dance music and real emotion. The uplifting sound, expressive vocal presence, and focus on fleeting but meaningful experiences give the release clear artistic direction. The best thing about the track is that it treats dancing as a way of staying in a moment before it’s gone.
Artist Spotlight
Zachary Mason blends psychedelic rock and sci-fi adventure on “Man Of The Universe”
“Man Of The Universe” by Zachary Mason is a space-themed track that mixes classic rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock to create a deliberately larger-than-life musical universe where retro sci-fi meets rock ‘n’ roll swagger. It takes an idea from the sci-fi magazines and pulp science fiction era and builds a futuristic adventure on the shoulders of a fearless traveler who wanders the universe, fights aliens and space pirates, and incidentally becomes an object of admiration.
“Man Of The Universe“ is more about the colorful freedom of pulp-inspired storytelling, and its hero is a confident cosmic traveler who knows the universe and travels it in a mighty spaceship, meeting exaggerated dangers. Stuart Epps, who played drums, bass, organ, and backing vocals on the track, has a recording career of over five decades.
The contributions give the arrangement a strong instrumental presence, with the rock rhythm, organ textures, and layered vocal elements forming the basis of the song’s psychedelic and cosmic character. Zachary Mason seems to be heading in a direction of atmosphere, storytelling, imagination, and rock instrumentation. The result is a release that draws on the quirkiness of vintage futurism, psychedelic rock textures, and classic rock energy, with Mason applying a colorful concept to create a universe for the track.
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