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Sleep Token’s ‘New Era’ Unveiling of their wild new masks

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In an enormous climax to their breakout year, Sleep Token, the anonymous alt-metal sensation, marked their journey with a massive headlining sold out show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, U.K...

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Bad Omens ‘Just Pretend’: Ironic Parody to NO.1 Radio Rock Hit

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Bad Omens' alt-metal breakout, "Just Pretend," has transcended its origins as an ironic parody to become a genuine No. 1 radio rock hit...

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Juice WRLD's Legacy Continues with Eminem Collaboration 'Lace It'

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Elton John - A Musical Icon

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In 1967, Elton John responded to an advertisement put out by Liberty Records and was asked to compose a song for a set of lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, another young musician...

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Timbaland Hails Kanye West as a Visionary

December 18, 2023

In a series of recent interviews, legendary music producer Timbaland has expressed profound admiration for fellow artist Kanye West, likening him to a "Greek god" and lauding him...

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Nicki Minaj Shatters Records with 'Pink Friday 2': A New Era in Hip-Hop

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In an astounding display of musical dominance, Nicki Minaj's latest release, 'Pink Friday 2,' is reshaping the landscape of hip-hop and music charts worldwide...

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Artist of the Week: Jay Z - The Blueprint of Success

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Embracing Parenthood with Megan Moon's 'Momma Me Time'

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Megan Moon, the force behind her self-titled Youtube channel with almost 900,000 subscribers, takes us on a joyful ride in the rap song 'Momma Me Time...

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Playboi Carti Teases Fans With Long-Awaited “Music” Album

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Playboi Carti, the sensational rapper who took the hip-hop world by storm in 2017 with his debut mixtape “self-titled” and the viral hit "Magnolia," is back in the spotlight as he hints at...

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Iconic Canadian Rock Bands

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The majority of the music industry, including the rock music industry, is dominated by American artists. Most of the big record label companies are American, famous musical awards shows like the...

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Bohemian Rhapsody - One of the Greatest Songs Ever

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The Story of Iron Maiden

December 6, 2023

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Billie Eilish joins ‘Barbie’ hype with new release ‘What was I made for?’

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The upcoming 'Barbie' film, scheduled for release on July 21st, has captured the hearts of fans who have long admired the animated Barbie films. Greta Girwig's live-action remake of the famous film series has received a lot of attention on social media, particularly from celebrities. 

To keep things exciting a Barbie soundtrack has slowly worked its way to the public ear, with outstanding singers such as Dua Lipa, Fifty Fifty, Ice Spice, and others. Recently, on July 13th, young talented singer and songwriter Billie Eilish contributed to the Barbie craze with a single titled ‘What Was I Made For?’ From the lyrics to the overall vibe, Billie portrays the song as a ballad with a melancholy feel.  

The song was written by Billie and her brother Finneas, who also assisted with the production. Finneas has been credited as a co-writer on many of Eilish's hit songs, including "Happier Than Ever" and "TV." He is a gifted musician known for his ability to compose hit tunes using digital audio tools. Finneas has talked about how he experiments with various sounds in order to identify one that he connects with.

'What Was I Made For?' embodies sensations of longing, hope, and despair, thus enhancing expectations for the new film. Billie achieved an ethereal atmosphere with this lovely, musical composition making it a perfect fit for the long awaited live-action 'Barbie' movie. 

Here is an interview clip of Billie Eilish talking About songwriting ‘What Was I Made For’ for the Barbie soundtrack.  Enjoy!