Artist Spotlight

Pretty Vee sparks controversy after praising Tory Lanez on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Pretty Vee has found herself in the center of a social media uproar after making controversial comments about Tory Lanez during her recent interview on The Breakfast Club. Given the ongoing legal troubles between Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, people online responded quickly, especially Megan fans, who weren’t pleased with what Vee had to say. To give some background, Lanez was found guilty in 2022 of shooting Megan in the foot, which led to a long prison sentence in 2023.

Despite being incarcerated, he somehow offered Pretty Vee advice about her career, suggesting that she should produce her own stage plays. That part didn’t seem too shocking, but things took a turn when Vee openly called for Lanez’s release, which caught many off guard. Charlamagne Tha God, known for stirring the pot, joked that Megan Thee Stallion would probably stop following Vee on social media after her comments. Vee brushed it off, mentioning that Megan wasn’t following her. Still, she insisted she was a fan of Megan, but this didn’t seem to ease the backlash from Megan’s dedicated fanbase.

Many of Megan’s fans were disappointed that Pretty Vee was supporting someone convicted of hurting another Black woman. This situation reignited conversations about accountability, loyalty, and how the entertainment industry deals with challenging topics like this one. While some people defended Vee, arguing that she was sharing personal advice, others thought her call for Lanez’s release went too far, given the seriousness of the situation. It’s unclear whether Vee expected such a strong reaction, but this incident shows how much this case continues to divide people. Pretty Vee might be reconsidering what she said, while Megan’s fans firmly support the artist.

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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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