The BUKU Music and Arts Project is quickly becoming one of the most highly regarded music festivals in the states. It's nestled in the south of the country in beautiful New Orleans. Year after year it brings a hugely eclectic lineup that keeps people dancing even after they leave the festival and head to Bourbon st. 2018 is no different. We can't wait to be back. Hope to see … [Read more...]
Chance The Rapper Confirms He’s Been Making Music With Childish Gambino
Ever since Childish Gambino's verse on "Favorite Song," one of the biggest tracks off of Chance the Rapper's Acid Rap, people have been begging for the two acts to collaborate again. Rumors have been circulating constantly, and Gambino knows that. At last year's Emmy's award ceremony, he said "If I don't make a Chance the Rapper double mixtape, a bunch of fourteen year olds are … [Read more...]
Martin Shkreli’s Extremely Rare Wu-Tang Clan Album Has Been Seized By The Feds
Pharmabro Martin Shkreli is making headlines again. Federal Judge Kiyo Matsumoto officially ordered today that Shkreli must forfeit 7.36 million dollars in assets as part of his conviction. This includes the single print Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V, and a Picasso painting. Legally, the United States government now owns all the … [Read more...]
DJ Snake Drops Bouncy New Moombah Single “Magenta Riddim”
Love him or hate him, there's no denying DJ Snake has a great ear for future sounds. This new single combines a middle eastern sound and melody with moombahton rhythms, and sounds like the DJ Snake of years past when he used to make some experimental and seriously infectious moombah tracks. Personally, I loved DJ Snake back in those days, and if this new song is where he's … [Read more...]
Lil Pump Arrested For Firing A Gun In His Home, Has Since Been Released
TMZ reported on Thursday February 15th that South Florida rapper Lil Pump had been arrested for allegedly discharging a weapon in his house in California. Pump and his team claim that there were three men trying to break into to the home and Pump only fired because he thought they were about to gain entry. When Police arrived, they found a bullet hole in the door and no one in … [Read more...]
Field Day: Sydney’s Crown Jewel [FESTIVAL REVIEW]
When I woke up on New Years Day, I was not prepared to attend a music festival. I hadn't gotten much sleep and I felt like I had been put through a washing machine a few times. With the help of Tylenol and Gatorade and a lot encouragement from friends, I managed to get out of the house and down into the Central Business District of Sydney, where the annual Field Day music … [Read more...]
Louis The Child and Whethan Drop Bubbly Mixtape “Honey” [FREE DOWNLOAD]
For Chicago natives Louis the Child and Whethan, 2017 was an insane year. They both embarked on U.S. headline tours and put out lots of music. LTC notably dropped "Candy," a mix of entirely unreleased tunes. The two acts are about to embark on their first European tour, plus will be playing shows in the US. Keep up to date with LTC's tour dates HERE and Whethan's HERE, and make … [Read more...]
Run The Trap’s Staff Picks of Festivals You Can’t Miss in 2018
This was a tough list to write. We took almost two weeks to settle on our final list. We tried to focus on festivals that offer a truly unique experience that is hard to come by. We think the festivals listed below stand out because of their original concepts, production value, and overall festival-goer experience. We hope you like them! -The writers at Run The Trap Field … [Read more...]
