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A Track-By-Track Review of Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them…’

Does Burna Boy's new album stand up to the rest of his illustrious catalogue? We review I Told Them... one track at a time.  At the forefront of the global Afrobeats...
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8 Albums We’re Still Waiting For in 2021

We've received a few of the albums we were eagerly anticipating back in 2019 and 2020, but as always, there's still more to look forward to. From announced projects...
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The Best Football Lines in Dave’s ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’

Released last Friday, Dave's highly anticipated We're All Alone In This Together did not disappoint. We take a look at the best football moments from the stellar sophomore project.  It has been...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: Four-Time Doubles Routine World Champion Clem Keym Gets In His Creative Zone

In the summer of 2007, French freestyler Clem Keym's mother signed him up for a summer camp. What seemed like an innocuous move would change his life forever. It...
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How Barcelona Has Been Cashing in On Front-of-Shirt Sponsors

Desperately in need of new sources of income, FC Barcelona has turned to its lucrative sponsorship deal with Spotify to help not only sell more kits, but to increase...
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Kaiser Chiefs and Leeds United: A Match Made in Heaven

One of the more notable British indie rock bands of the 21st century, the Kaiser Chiefs also double as die-hard Leeds United fans. With Leeds back in the Premier...

Freestyler’s Playlist: The Music That Fuels Two-Time Caribbean Champ Kerron Ford

Kerron Ford is no stranger to success, competing in some of the world's biggest competitions like Super Ball and Red Bull Street Style, while also holding six Trinidad and...
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Looking Back at the Greatest FA Cup Final Songs of All Time

Last weekend's English FA Cup Final was exciting (especially if you're a Gooner), but it was missing something — an official song. From "Ossie's Dream" to "The Anfield Rap,"...

DJ Diveny Takes Us Around the World with His Freestyler’s Playlist

The beauty of freestyle football is it only requires one thing: a ball. DJ Diveny is one of the most unique freestylers in the game, and has followed his...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: One-of-a-Kind Brazilian Freestyle Veteran Thiago Saltori and the Elevating Power of Music

Last summer, we got to know one of freestyle's most unique characters, 32-year-old Thiago Saltori. Paired with his experiences traveling the world, the Brazilian freestyle veteran's studies in traditional Chinese...
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What If Football Announcers Hosted Albums?

As far-fetched as it may sound, how cool would it be to hear the dulcet tones of some of the world's most iconic football announcers throughout a rap album? Whether...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: Catch Some Jazzy Vibes From NYC’s Very Own Frankie Flo

One of the sport's most vibrant figures, Frankie Gonzalez, aka Frankie Flo, is a large part of the U.S. freestyle scene. Having both organized and competed in some of...
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Jez Dior On Getting Personal In His Debut Album ‘Handle With Care,’ and His Favorite Kits to Wear On Stage

It's been a while since we've got new music from Jez Dior, but he blessed us with his debut Handle With Care, a raw, deeply personal album that mixes...
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TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce Headline MLS’ ‘Our Soccer’ Campaign for 2019

With the 2019 season opener just weeks away, MLS debuted its new "Our Soccer" campaign, featuring musicians TOKiMONSTA and Prince Royce. The two artists discuss how they became fans...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: Los Angeles Native Kevin Medina’s Jazzy Funk Mix Keeps the Energy Flowing

Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, freestyler Kevin Medina's talents have taken him to flagship tournaments such as the North American Championships and Super Ball. While he has traveled the...
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The Best Albums Of 2019 So Far — And What’s To Come Next

From ScHoolboy Q to Billie Eilish, we take a look at the best albums for pregame, in-game, and postgame listening that have dropped in 2019, while also speculating on...
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Watch adidas and COLORS Studios Celebrate the Beautiful Game With Performances From Gunna, J.I.D., Not3s, and Lefa

adidas Football enlists music's top rising stars for a tribute to the Beautiful Game.

Freestyler’s Playlist: Tek Neek Founder Sven Fielitz on Solitude and Being in the Moment

Our Freestyler’s Playlist features a personal music set from different freestylers from around the world. Freestyling goes hand-in-hand with music, and these athletes know how to appreciate the power of a good beat. Check out...
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The Year in Review: The Best Football-Adjacent Music of 2020

As 2020 comes to a merciful close, we once again take a look back at the best the year had to offer. We begin with music, as we count...
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Freestyler’s Playlist: UK Veteran Matt Tailby’s Far East Influence

With eight years of experience under his belt, Matt Tailby is one of the more seasoned freestylers in the UK. Still a student, the Taunton, England native is finding...