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UB40 and Janis Joplin are now officially part of the UK Music Walk of Fame in London’s Camden area. The UK Music Walk of Fame, launched back in 2019, has just welcomed these legendary icons to its star-studded sidewalk. This sprawling musical tribute spans a hip square mile in Camden and is adorned with Award Stones, paying homage to trailblazing musicians and movers and shakers in the music scene. Past inductees include The Who, Madness, Soul II Soul, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, and many more. In a press release, Ali Campbell of UB40 couldn't help but feel the cosmic connection. He mentioned that the band's very first gig happened right here in Camden, and now they're snagging an epic accolade in the very same spot. Talk about a full-circle moment!  He said: “To be back in Camden is lovely… I’m very proud of this award. I’m also proud of the part I played in promoting the music I love.. reggae. We started UB40 with that aim in mind. Our aim was to promote reggae. And reggae is now the most influential music in the world. The contemporary dance music that’s happening now, all of its production techniques comes from reggae. So it’s a beautiful thing. So big love to everybody. Thank you for this award. And respect.” During the ceremony for Joplin’s induction, her brother Michael Joplin recalled a memory of his sister’s special one off UK show: “Just yesterday, my wife and I were out for an early morning walk trying to get over jet lag. And we ended up at the Royal Albert Hall. I was standing there on the steps remembering one of the letters that she had written home about selling out the Albert Hall, and how proud she was, just ecstatic. I’m standing on the stairs, and I could still feel her glee and pride. And I really enjoyed that. It was a wonderful moment.”

Get ready to celebrate the epic 30th anniversary of Nirvana's 'In Utero'! This iconic final studio album, dropped on September 23, 1993, with mega-hits like 'All Apologies' (remember their unforgettable MTV Unplugged gig?) and 'Heart Shaped Box.' Mark your calendars for October 27 because this legendary album is making a comeback in style! You can snag it in multiple groovy formats, including a limited-edition eight LP super deluxe box set, five CD super deluxe box set, one LP + 10 inch edition, two CD deluxe edition, and a digital super deluxe edition. But here's the kicker – the three super deluxe editions pack a whopping 72 tracks, featuring a jaw-dropping 53 never-before-heard gems. It's a Nirvana fan's dream come true!  You're in for two epic concerts: 'Live In Los Angeles' (1993) and the band's last Seattle gig, 'Live In Seattle' (1994). Plus, there are six bonus live tracks from Rome, Springfield, and New York that'll blow your mind. The live tracks have been very skillfully reconstructed by Seattle engineer and producer Jack Endino, the genius behind their 1988 debut 'Bleach.' He's taken stereo soundboard tapes and turned them into pure audio gold. But wait, there's more! The original 12 tracks from 'In Utero,' five bonus gems, and B-sides have been remastered from the original analog master stereo tapes by the legendary Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Services.

The ‘27 Club’ is a shadowy and enigmatic realm where the bright lights of fame often collide with tragic, untimely deaths. This club includes not only legendary rock stars but also actors, artists, and musicians from various genres. Let’s delve into the lives and eerie coincidences surrounding these celebrated individuals who left the world too soon, all at the tender age of 27. The Iconic Musicians: Jimi Hendrix: A guitar virtuoso and pioneer of psychedelic rock, Jimi Hendrix's influence on music is immeasurable. His life was cut short on September 18, 1970, due to a d**g-related incident. Janis Joplin: With her raw, bluesy voice and electrifying stage presence, Janis Joplin became a rock legend. She passed away on October 4, 1970, from a h****n overdose. Brian Jones: Founding member of The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones was a multi-talented musician. He died under mysterious circumstances, drowning in his swimming pool on July 3, 1969.

Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado are back in action, reuniting after 16 years since 'Give It To Me' with their fresh jam, 'Keep Going Up.' This sizzling new single not only marks Timbaland's return to the solo spotlight after more than eight years but also serves as his debut as an artist under the exciting partnership between his Mosley Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. 'Keep Going Up' is a lively, groove-infused track, showcasing Timbaland's iconic R&B production style. The beat was cooked up by the talented Last Trip To The Moon’s producers Brandon Stewart and Brandon Cordoba, who shared their musical magic with Timbaland through his innovative music creator platform, Beatclub. 'Keep Going Up' drops more than a decade and a half after the smashing hit 'Give It To Me,' a track that featured on Timbaland and Timberlake's 2007 album 'Shock Value,' and where Nelly Furtado also added her magic touch. Before that iconic collaboration, Timbaland had a rich history of working separately with both Timberlake and Furtado, crafting musical gems.

Nicki Minaj just released an emotional song titled 'Last Time I Saw You,' a sneak peek from her upcoming album 'Pink Friday 2.' Back in June, the Queens rap sensation spilled the tea on her fifth studio album, 'Pink Friday 2,' which is the sequel to her Grammy-nominated debut 'Pink Friday.' She made it official that this winter will be lit with the album's release. This track takes a chill turn compared to Minaj's usual high-energy vibes. With an indie-inspired beat, she croons: “Beggin me to stay and then you walk away/ There’s something that you wanted to say/ I was in a rush and you say you were crushed/ But I said I’d be back, it’s OK.”  On Twitter, Minaj mentioned that the song embodies a sense of hope amidst loss. “Even tho reliving the memories did feel ‘sad,’ after I wrote, recorded, [and] lived [with] it, it actually made me pay more attention to the people I still DO have, and how important it is to cherish them and have fun NOW in the moment,” she wrote. “Telling them how much you adore them, etc. [It] made me so happy.”

Linkin Park's multi-talented Mike Shinoda seems to be hinting at a potential drop of fresh tunes. The singer, rapper and producer shared a quick 23-second clip on social media, where he's seen shaving his head with the enigmatic caption ‘soon’. If this pans out, it'll mark Shinoda's first musical release since the 'Dropped Frames' trilogy of albums in 2020, following his solo debut record 'Post Traumatic' in 2018. Shinoda said in an interview: “It’s weird to make songs without an idea of what they’ll end up being. Right now, I’m just making the stuff I want to make. I don’t know what it’ll end up being and at this point, I don’t care about defining that. I just want to make songs.”