First Stream: New Music From Run The Jewels, YG, Kane Brown & More

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAs the coronavirus pandemic has seized up the live-entertainment industry, drive-in concerts have been floated as a safe replacement for audiences jonesing for live music — and Live Nation has announced the first large-scale drive-in concert series in the U.S., beginning in July.The live-entertainment giant on Monday announced “Live from the Drive-In,” a series of nine concerts taking place July 10-12 in Nashville, Tennessee; Maryland Heights, Missouri; and

Ellise Shafer editorDuring a virtual appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Thursday, actor Don Cheadle opened up about his past experiences with the police amidst nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.Growing up in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Kansas City, Mo., Cheadle said that he didn’t truly understand racial discrimination within law enforcement until his family moved to the suburbs.“That was when a lot of bullying started when I was at

Don Cheadle has been stopped by police “more times than I can count” because he “always fits the description”.

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums, and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.Sofia Reyes & Piso 21, “Cuando Estas Tu” (Warner Music Latina)In their first-ever collaborative effort, Sofia Reyes and Piso 21 drop “Cuando Estas Tu” (When You Are Here).

Don Cheadle has been stopped by police “more times than I can count” because he “always fits the description”.The Black Monday star told U.S.

New York Times put Jessica Grose in charge.By "One highlight of my week was crying in the car on my way to the grocery store."The line could have been a text from my best friend in Missouri. A Slack sent from a coworker staying in her in-laws' home in upstate New York.

Alicia Keys is using her time in quarantine to make her voice, and the voices of others, heard as loudly as possible.

Kane Brown's uplifting new song "Worldwide Beautiful" has topped this week's new music poll.In the poll, published Friday (June 5) on Billboard, music fans voted for the Dann Huff-produced track, which Brown has dedicated to the movement against racism and discrimination. The uplifting number brought in nearly 50% of the vote."I’m releasing this song early that I’ve been holding onto for a year," Brown wrote on Instagram.

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.

Run the Jewels to Kane Brown and YG have channeled the national mood into powerful new music.

protests across the country following the death of George Floyd, black artists have dropped meaningful new music, with many sending the profits to a good cause. Kane Brown surprised fans with a track he's been keeping under wraps for months, dropping a soulful country tribute to unity, «Worldwide Beautiful,» Tracee Ellis Ross stepped up to full diva status with soundtrack, and Run the Jewels dropped their fourth album early and for free, following Killer Mike's tearful, impassioned speech to

Kane Brown has dedicated his new song to the movement against racism and discrimination.

There is a bonanza of new music out this week, including Kip Moore’s new album, fresh singles from Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Wallen, the pandemic song we all need from Dolly Parton (check out Jillian Jacqueline’s entry here too), as well as a dance invasion courtesy of Diplo and Dave Audé.Kip Moore, Wild WorldTen months after Moore, one of country’s more thoughtful artists, released the album’s opening salvo, the lighthearted “She’s Mine,” his entire fourth studio set arrives.

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.Kany García - Mesa Para Dos (Sony Music Latin)Standing out in a crowded field of new releases, Kany García's stunning new album Mesa Para Dos is music for the soul, and it's the kind of music that should be enjoyed and appreciated for its aching verses and stellar collaborations.

Happy New Music Friday!