Hip-hop listeners are celebrating the long-awaited Clipse reunion, as Pusha T and Malice have just released Let God Sort Em Out—their first joint album in over fifteen years—produced entirely by Pharrell and featuring notable guest artists like Kendrick Lamar and Nas, according to XXL Mag. Meanwhile, Joyner Lucas is building anticipation ahead of his ADHD 2 sequel, and Kevin Gates is keeping fans engaged with his Luca Brasi 4 mixtape, both dropping this July. Ty Dolla $ign and Roddy Ricch also headline a month filled with multiple high-profile hip-hop releases.
Classic rock fans are treated to Styx's new album Circling From Above, a creative effort led by Tommy Shaw, marking their third release since 2017, as Ultimate Classic Rock reports. Perhaps most notably, the original Alice Cooper group has reunited for The Revenge of Alice Cooper, their first studio album together in over fifty years, with contributions from all founding members. Additionally, enthusiasts of album reissues can enjoy a super deluxe edition of Talking Heads' More Songs About Buildings and Food, featuring rare studio outtakes and live recordings, and Jethro Tull delivers a remastered release for collectors.
On the country music front, the Windy City Smokeout festival in Chicago saw Cody Johnson and Billy Currington headline alongside performances from Wyatt Flores and 49 Winchester, as detailed by Backstage Country. These shows reflect both the enduring popularity of country summer festivals and the genre’s ongoing live music tradition. The day in country music history also recognizes major milestones, such as Crystal Gayle’s American Eagle Award and commemorates the influence of legendary figures like Ralph Stanley and Toby Keith. The genre’s artists continue to navigate personal and professional changes, from family milestones like Tucker Beathard welcoming a new baby to tour challenges reminiscent of Gene Watson’s 2007 tour bus fire.
In the classical world, July 13 features standout performances at the Newport Classical Music Festival, including the Galvin Cello Quartet premiering a new commission by Canadian Indigenous composer Cris Derksen, set alongside Beethoven, Mozart, Mussorgsky, and Tchaikovsky. Earlier in the day, Australian guitar duo Ziggy and Miles displayed their virtuosic musicianship. These performances highlight the ongoing innovation and tradition found in modern classical programming.
A major broadcasting milestone arrives as The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square airs its 5,000th episode of Music & the Spoken Word, cementing its standing as one of the world’s longest-running programs. Church and broadcasting leaders praised the show’s commitment to excellence, service, and the unifying power of music, reaching millions worldwide, according to the newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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