Music

Latto Shines at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash, Teases New Album and Surprises with Star-Studded Lineup

Latto made history as the first female artist to headline Atlanta’s HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash festival, delivering an electrifying performance that teased her upcoming album, tentatively titled Sugar Honey Iced Tea. The Atlanta rapper was joined by an impressive lineup of guests, including rumored beau 21 Savage, Usher, Summer Walker, Anycia, and Rasheeda, keeping the audience on their toes with new surprises throughout the night.

The show wasn’t just a spectacle of musical talent; it also fueled speculation about Latto’s ongoing feud with Ice Spice. The potential album title, when abbreviated, appears to throw shade at the Bronx rapper’s single “Think U The S**t (Fart),” hinting at deeper tensions between the two.

Adding to the buzz, Azealia Banks stirred controversy with her opinions on Latto’s name change. Banks argued that Latto’s previous moniker, Mulatto, held more cultural significance and criticized the backlash that led to the change.

Despite the drama, Latto continues to captivate her fans and build excitement for her next big release. With no full-length project since her last, the anticipation for her new album is palpable. Fans eagerly await to see what the final album title will be, which guest artists will feature, and how Latto will continue to push the boundaries of her artistry.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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