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Erkyah Badu Will Open Up A Phone Line To Celebrate The Anniversary Of ‘But You Caint Use My Phone’

Getty Image The singer made the announcement in a tweet that recalled fans that spoke with her via FaceTime after the 2015 mixtape’s release. …

This Friday will mark five years since Erykah Badu shared her But You Caint Use My Phone mixtape with the world. The project arrived after a five-year hiatus following her 2010 New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) album. It was also dropped without the knowledge of her Universal label as she released it straight to iTunes before adding it to other retailers the week after. With the anniversary rapidly approaching, Erykah took to Twitter to celebrate the project and announce the return of the phone line that debuted with But You Caint Use My Phone.

The singer made the announcement on Twitter saying, “‘But You Caint Use My Phone’ mix tape Is 5 today. Remember when y’all figured out my # & were FaceTiming me on the trap phone? Well in honor of BYCUMP anniversary and CONTROL FREAQ RECORDS, I’ll be opening up my phone line on Thanksgiving Day… stay tuned.” In addition to But You Caint Use My Phone, Badu also recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her classic sophomore album, Mama’s Gun, earlier this week.

The announcement comes in what’s been a semi-active year for the legendary singer. Her highlight moment of 2020 came when she joined Jill Scott for a soothing Verzuz battle back in May. She also held a quarantine livestream performance from her bedroom and joined Teyana Taylor, HER, and Brandy for a BET Hip-Hop Award cypher this year as well. On the musical side of things, her only contribution in 2020 came alongside Slingbaum and D’Angelo for their “Behoove” track.

Check out Erykah’s tweet above.

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Spiderwebs & Foam drops raw emotion in addictive new rock single “Fortune Cookies Sigh”

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Spiderwebs & Foam shows they’re carving their soundscape. With the new single “Fortune Cookies Sigh,” the band throws itself into the spotlight, mixing gritty vocals and thumping rock energy in a way that immediately grabs the ear. The track packs a punch right out of the proverbial gate. The singing is strong, often straddling haunting vulnerability and full-throttle grit. The delivery has an almost cinematic quality, as if every lyric was taken from a diary during a thunderstorm throw. You feel the ache, the defiance, and the longing stained in distortion and drive in your heart.

“Fortune Cookies Sigh” finds that deceptive balance of memories and newness. It gestures toward the golden age of alt-rock while sounding utterly new. The rhythm section is taut and driving, pushing the track ahead with a pulsing momentum, and the guitars are melodic but with an edge, adding emotion without overcomplicating the feeling. It’s a song that lives on its terms. Just the title is a litmus test. “Fortune Cookies Sigh” is a poetic, nearly playful phrase that encapsulates the song’s push and pull of irony and sincerity. It suggests the minor disappointments in life, the ones you laugh through but hurt you at your core. And Spiderwebs & Foam have figured out how to make that feeling sound anthemic.

Clocking in at just under four minutes, the track makes you want to hear more, and you hit repeat without even knowing you are doing it. It’s the song you put on during a late-night drive or crank in your headphones when you need to feel something real. “Fortune Cookies Sigh” is a declaration. This band is bold in getting loud, real, and leaning into emotion. And if this indicates what they’re up to, they’re a name to watch.

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Jack Horton shares a new single, “Set Me Free”

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Jack Horton returns with “Set Me Free,” an anthem that marries his singer-songwriter roots with a fresh, anthemic energy. This track feels like a powerful blend of emotion and melody, “Set Me Free” is the song that lives in your chest long after the final note fades. True to its name, the song feels like a moment of personal reckoning. Horton tells a story. With every lyric, you hear the ache, the hope, and ultimately, the courage to let go of whatever’s holding him back.

Built on a catchy, well-crafted foundation, the song opens with a simmer of vulnerability before bursting into a chorus that begs to be belted from car windows and bedroom walls alike.  It’s a story about reflection and liberation anchored by Horton’s raw vocal delivery. His voice is right there in the open, reminding you that this is a song written from the gut. There’s a timeless quality in “Set Me Free” that taps into that universal craving for release, growth, and a second wind.

Horton’s message can be related to whether you’re walking away from a broken relationship, a past version of yourself, or just trying to breathe in a world that keeps closing in. Sometimes, the only way forward is to break your chains. But what makes this song stand out is its balance. It’s emotional but never heavy-handed. It’s catchy but not overproduced.

Poetic, without losing its grip on the real world. Jack Horton shows us that songwriting isn’t just about clever hooks but honesty. And with “Set Me Free,” we all can step into a moment of release. Expect “Set Me Free” to echo far beyond playlists. It’s a song built for late-night drives, early-morning reflections, and anyone in the middle of their escape.

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