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Megan Thee Stallion Told ‘Colbert’ That Jay-Z Gives The Best ‘Turnt Up Advice’
The rapper also said her song ‘Body’ was inspired by gaining ‘the quarantine fifteen.’ …
Megan Thee Stallion has had an undeniably busy year. Not only did she recently released her hit record Good News, but the rapper was named one of TIME’s Most Influential People Of 2020, had her first No. 1 song with Beyonce, and received her first Grammy nomination. The rapper appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to break down this year’s events and talk about her hit song “Body.”
Discussing her Beyonce collaboration “Savage,” Colbert asked Megan who gives better advice between Jay-Z and Beyonce. “I will say Jay-Z gives the fun advice,” Megan said. “Say if I’m having a bad day, he’ll be like, ‘Megan. Girl, you need to be somewhere driving the boat. Turn up, have a good time, forget what the people say. He gives the more hot girl advice.” But with Beyonce, Megan said: “She says it the nicer way and Jay-Z gives it to me the more turnt up way.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Megan detailed how her song “Body” was written after she noticed she had gained some weight at the start of quarantine, but still looked good:
“In the beginning of quarantine, I definitely gained the quarantine fifteen. I was literally in the living room looking at myself like, ‘Wow, girl. You’ve really done it. What are you even eating, like why are you baking so much? How many honey buns can we eat?’ So I was looking at myself in the mirror like, ‘You know what? You look good though. We should dance about it.’”
The rapper continued to say the song is about people “celebrating their bodies.” She added that she wants fans to listen to her song and leave with a sense of body positivity: “I definitely just want my fans and my supports to feel like, ‘If Megan Thee Stallion said I’m fine so I must be fine.’”
Watch Megan Thee Stallion on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert above.
Good News is out now via 1501 Entertainment. Get it here.
Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Artist Spotlight
Karen Salicath Jamali shares a new album “Wings of Gabriel”
Karen Salicath Jamali, an award-winning composer, pianist, and visual artist, is back with a new spiritual work that takes listeners to a place where intuition, dreams, and the presence of God come together. “Wings of Gabriel,” her new 11-track piano album, is a deeply emotional and heavenly experience made up of music she received in dreams and guided by the bright energy of Archangel Gabriel.
The first notes of “Wings of Gabriel, Pt. 1” set the tone for the whole album, soft, deliberate, and spiritually light. Three symbolic wings make up the project, each representing a different aspect of Gabriel’s energy. Wing I: Gabriel’s Softness & Tenderness is full of warmth and unconditional love. The soft, caring melodies wrap around the listener like a hug, making them feel safe and familiar, like they were whispered from another world.
“Angel Gabriels Glow” and “Angel Gabriels Grace” are two of our favorite songs from the album that really make this part shine. Their soft phrasing and bright tone show the calm presence that Gabriel is known for.
The journey goes even higher in Wing III: The Mystery Beyond Words, which captures the essence of what can’t be put into words but can only be felt. Jamali’s ability to turn the unspoken and the unseen into sound is evident in pieces like “Angel Gabriels Tear,” another song we really like. The music is broad, atmospheric, and deeply otherworldly, giving listeners a feeling of rising above it all.
The album’s sound is polished, immersive, and perfectly balanced. It was mastered by the legendary engineer Maria Triana, who spent 20 years at Sony Music making some of the most respected classical albums in the business. This 11-song journey lasts 49 minutes and is meant for deep listening, whether you want to heal, meditate, reflect, or just be with someone peaceful in a noisy world.
Wings of Gabriel invites you to have a spiritual conversation. Jamali has created a soundscape that sounds like angels, one that stays with you long after the last note fades. It reminds us how powerful and healing music that comes from intuition can be.
Connect with Karen Salicath Jamali: Instagram
Artist Spotlight
Cali Tucker Unwraps Christmas Magic With Her New EP “Santa Baby”
Cali Tucker is back in the spotlight this season with “Santa Baby,” a beautifully made holiday EP that captures the heart, warmth, and timeless glow of Christmas classics. Cali is known for singing the National Anthem at NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 in front of 80,000 fans and more than three million people at home. She brings the same powerful presence and emotional depth to this holiday project.
“Santa Baby” is a great holiday release for music lovers, bloggers, and new artist discovery sites. It has six tracks and lasts 20 minutes. It mixes nostalgia with Cali’s signature smooth vocals. Each song shows off her talent, but “O Holy Night” and “The Christmas Song” are two that stand out as favorites. Both performances show off her range, control, and ability to bring classic songs into modern emotional spaces without losing their original charm.
“O Holy Night” stands out as the EP’s spiritual center, with a glowing performance full of dynamics, warmth, and a cinematic stillness that draws people in. Cali gives the song both respect and a unique touch, breathing new life into a well-known hymn. “The Christmas Song,” on the other hand, makes you feel like you’re sitting next to a fire. It’s soft, heartfelt, and full of stories that make you feel nostalgic. Cali’s voice flows effortlessly through every note, making it impossible not to feel the magic of the season.
The whole EP flows easily and has a mix of fun sparkle, soulful warmth, and classic Christmas music. “Santa Baby” is the perfect song for the season, whether people are making holiday playlists, looking for new Christmas music, or discovering new vocal talents. This EP adds a new but familiar sound to today’s holiday music scene. It has a comforting feel and is easy to listen to repeatedly.
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