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Travis Scott Explains Why He Really Deleted His Instagram Account

Getty Image A source near Travis insisted it wasn’t his off-color Batman costume that prompted the social media break. …

Despite having an excellent 2020 so far, Travis Scott opened the 11th month with a minor L after his Batman Halloween costume flopped with fans online. When Travis deleted his Instagram to kick off November, some assumed it was a response to the ridicule he received over his awkward All Hallow’s look. However, according to Page Six and a source near to the Houstonian rapper, Travis actually deleted his account to focus on being a dad.

“Halloween had nothing to do with it,” reads a quote in the report. “He is focusing on his family and their well-being and wants to influence his fans to do the same instead of being so consumed with social media.” Travis does have one daughter, Stormi Webster, with Kylie Jenner.

Otherwise, Travis has been on an outstanding run throughout the year. Most recently, he narrated the launch trailer for the PlayStation 5 console and helped lift McDonald’s out of a pandemic sales slump thanks to his Quarter Pounder meal and its associated, wild merchandise. On the musical front, Scott racked up another two No. 1 hits as a result of collaborations with Young Thug (“Franchise“) and Kid Cudi (“The Scotts“). However, one rapper you won’t see him collab with anytime soon is Denzel Curry, who accused Scott of having a “funky” attitude during a Twitter Q&A with fans.

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MIVA explores mysticism & power on new release “Lavender”

MIVA unveils a hypnotic and emotional ritual with latest release “Lavender,” not so much a song, a dark, atmospheric, and raw that track brings the listener into a world of tension, instinct, and emotional gravity. “Lavender” is an instantly haunting mood, created by resonant basslines and shadowy production.

The track starts restrained, letting the tension build before it becomes more visceral and commanding. The slow evolution is one of the most hypnotic bits of the song. The experience is centered around MIVA’s voice. Simultaneously seductive, authoritative, intimate, and powerful. The emotional duality leaves you hanging. The vocals are not just riding the instrumental, but are part of the track’s mystique.

As the play proceeds, strange things begin to crop up. The song’s tribal rhythms are hypnotic, primal, and visceral. The arrangement builds without losing its cohesiveness and suggests a ceremonial mood. Perhaps the most striking is the dramatic brass finale. It’s bold and theatrical, ending in an ancient release and emotional climax.

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François Marius & Bérénice unveils a sound packed with warmth and groove on “Light The Fire”

François Marius & Bérénice’s soulful, rhythmically rich single “Light The Fire” is packed with warmth, groove, and emotional charisma from the reggae-pop fusionists. It blends reggae, pop, and soul for an uplifting musical chemistry.

The instrumentation is thoughtful, and this layered production has movement and texture. Syncopated electric guitar skanks hold down the reggae-inspired groove. The melodic electric bassline adds a rhythmic confidence and depth to the track, without compromising its lighter mood.

Snares and hi-hats ground the beat, keeping the energy up. Bright organ stabs provide harmonic color and vibrant energy to the soulful song. The acoustic guitar is strummed for a softer arrangement, organic texture, and warmth. Vocally, the performance is impressive for its emotionality and expression. François Marius sings the reggae-pop song in a soulful tenor, with melisma, falsetto flourishes, and emotion. Every phrase is joyful and true, and the performance is alive.

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