Mariah The Scientist is looking to fan the flames of the scorching “Burning Blue” into her next album.

The Atlanta native isn’t wasting any time parlaying her momentum as Mariah announced plans for her Hearts Sold Separately LP, which is scheduled to arrive on Aug. 22 via Epic Records.

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“HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY… 08/22 | Link in bio,” she captioned the post. The cover art features a pink backdrop with Mariah turned into a mini-green army figurine, while the back cover finds her broken into plastic pieces with the 10-song track list blurred out.

She’s teased features on the project, but even those with 20/10 eyesight in the Air Force are going to have trouble depicting the names and song titles. “Comment ur guess which # you’re claiming off top,” the 27-year-old added in the comments.

Mariah received plenty of love in her comment section as well from peers like Kali Uchis, Coi Leray, JT, Ryan Trey and Lori Harvey. “This cover is [fire],” JT wrote.

Mariah set the world ablaze with her “Burning Blue” single in May, which debuted at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting hit of her career.

“Over time, you start realizing [people] want you to change things,” Mariah told Billboard in June. “Everybody wants to control your art. I don’t want to argue with you about what I want, because if we don’t want the same things, I’ll just go find somebody who does.”

Perhaps Mariah The Scientist will drop off another single in the meantime to continue her winning streak. Look for Hearts Sold Separately to land on Aug. 22 and check out the lavender-splashed militant cover art for the LP above.

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Before her special performance celebrating “A Summer of Don Julio” in Miami, Mexican artist Camila Fernández spoke with Billboard to share her pre-show routine, revealing everything from her glamour and mariachi wardrobe secrets to her favorite Don Julio cocktail.

Camila Fernández:

Hey friends, I’m Camila Fernández! Here I am with my friends Don Julio and Billboard to share everything I do in my pre-show routine. What’s my pre-show ritual? Since I have curly hair, I’m my own hairstylist and makeup artist. I always start by straightening my hair, then I warm up my voice and finally-finally, I pray, thanking God and asking my grandpa Vicente [Fernández] to send me good vibes so I can go out there and crush it. I warm up with vocal exercises, too. A little tequila always opens up your voice! Tequila is very important to me and for what it represents in Mexican culture is our pride. How amazing that every corner of the planet has a bottle of tequila amd how perfect that it’s Don Julio, from Jalisco… just like me! My favorite Don Julio to toast with before hitting the  stage? Obviously the Reposado. It’s got that rich, aged, beautiful essence. I love pairing Don Julio tequila with lime and salt. Simple, traditional, totally Jalisco-style. What can I share about tonight’s outfit? Of course, it’s a charra suit! These are my botonadura. I do this with all my heart. Thanks to Las Rayas, my designers from Jalisco who also made the suits and bows for my grandpa, Vicente [Fernández]. This represents my family, my lineage, where I come from. A charra suit trick that I love when designing mine… I make the skirt a little shorter- this escaramuza cut is for riding.

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Lacoste polos are a staple among the stylish set, and the preppy collared shirt has been seen on everyone from Pharrell Williams to Joe Jonas over the years, not to mention actor and athlete ambassadors like Taylor Zakhar Perez and Novak Djokovic.

But the sportswear staple isn’t cheap. In fact, a Lacoste polo shirt typically runs you over $100 and that’s just for the plain, solid-color version. Striped or graphic Lacoste polos can sometimes cost up to $300 online.

That’s why we’re taking advantage of this Amazon Prime Day deal, which gets you a brand new Lacoste polo from as low as $43 online. That’s a 61% discount off the regular Amazon price of $110 and the lowest price we’ve seen for this menswear essential.

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This Prime Day deal gets you the bestselling Lacoste pique polo shirt in your choice of 30+ colors and sizes XS to 4XL. This is the classic fit version, which features a straight cut and trim (but not tight) silhouette. The polo is made from Lacoste’s cotton piqué fabric, which has a textured feel and slightly ribbed finish on the collar and sleeves.

This is a two-button polo with Lacoste’s famous “pearl” buttons. The shirt is embroidered with the French brand’s iconic green crocodile on the left chest.

We’ve long been fans of the Lacoste polo shirt and own multiple colors, thanks to its incredible versatility. While Lacoste was inspired by tennis attire (or courtside attire, say, for Wimbledon), you can also wear this shirt to the office, to dinner or just to class up a casual everyday look. The pique material is super breathable, while the tailoring of the shirt allows it to sit just off your body, rather than clinging tightly against it (I.e. no sweaty days here).

Regularly $110+, Amazon has the Lacoste polo on sale for just $55 for classic colors like black and white. You can find other colors (like the navy blue version above) for as low as $43 on Amazon.com. We suggest stocking up on multiple colors while the deal is live, as Lacoste polos are one of those core menswear items that never go on sale.

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For comparison, Lacoste’s own website has the classic fit polo on sale for $76, so you’re saving a decent chunk of change by shopping on Amazon. Keep in mind, this is a Prime Day deal reserved for Amazon Prime members so make sure you’re logged in with your Prime account to see the sale price. Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to test out the service here and use it to claim this 60% off Lacoste deal.

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Free People has become a destination for elevated boho staples that celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have worn. Plus, it’s not uncommon for the brand’s styles to go viral on TikTok, like the famous Hot Shot Onesie. Now, a new look has garnered attention on social media, and it has the fashion world divided.

We the Free Barrel Jeans have become a controversial denim style for its exaggerated horseshoe-like legs that have some people claiming it’s the shape of the summer, while others find the look practically impossible to style. Thankfully, TikTok has some ideas on the best way to wear the viral barrel jeans.

More than 27 million TikTok videos have been made about the We the Free Barrel Jeans, with users showing off how to style the look in the most fashion-forward way. TikToker Julia Huynh has earned more than a million views on the platform, where the user claims the reason the style works isn’t a result of “my body — I think it’s the way I wear them.” She then proceeds to theorize that long and low-rise fits will look more flattering than a cropped style.

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Replying to @tierney barrel jean theory is just getting a size bigger so they skim the floor 🙂‍↕️

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While the Free People denim and barrel jeans in general have fashion lovers questioning its stylishness, that hasn’t stopped people from stocking up on the look. Free People’s version is not just under $100, it also comes in 15 washes to choose from — and it’s already selling out fast.

To make sure you get your hands on a pair to test the look out for yourself, you can shop the exact barrel jeans below.

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We the Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans

The We the Free barrel jeans not only come in a variety of shades, but feature three lengths: short, regular and long. The brand recommends staying true to your size or sizing up, depending on how loose and baggy you want the denim to feel. It’s also designed using Free People’s most rigid denim, which means there won’t be a lot of stretch.

Find them for about $100 on Free People’s website or score a pair for $95 on Amazon.com.


The barrel jeans have even been curvy-approved, with TikToker Brieana Banks claiming, “I’m convinced that a thick girl invented barrel jeans.”

If you’re already obsessed with the denim style or just want to add a few more to your rotation, we also rounded up similar styles from popular brands below.

Which Are the Best Barrel Jeans?

To help you build out your trendy jeans collection, keep reading to find some of the top-rated and bestselling barrel jeans online now.

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All Saints Women’s Jett Barrel Jean

$115.00 $229.00 50% off

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All Saints’ barrel jean comes in two washes — light indigo and washed grey — so you can show off the look year-round. The denim features a mid-rise fit and stitched and raw edge detailing. The rinse was also created to look vintage-like for a more retro appearance. Even better: these barrel jeans are 50% off right now on Amazon.


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Target’s plus-size barrel jeans give off a more ’90s look with the classic medium blue wash that’s slightly faded in the center of the legs. There is a high-rise fit that sits above your waist, and features a mid-stretch material that will loosen slightly with more wear to give off a more worn-in feel.


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Pilcro Heritage Curve Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans

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Anthropologie wasn’t messing around with its version of the famous barrel jean. The company provide four different fits to choose from — petite, regular, tall and plus — to help you get the most comfortable look. Plus, it has a lower rise and two vintage-inspired washes to choose from. They’re on sale right now too!


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Loose Barrel Boyfriend Jeans

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Walmart’s barrel jeans embrace a laid-back look with a baggy style and mid-rise waist. If you’re looking outside of the classic denim blue look, these jeans come in a range of washes, including this versatile white shade you can dress up or down.


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Garage offers a slightly less exaggerated barrel jean look, which still has the famous horseshoe shape — just not as wide — to give off more of a skater appearance. You can also take advantage of the five-pocket styling and cotton material that’ll get softer with every wash.


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GREAIDEA Mid Rise Barrel Jeans

$41.99 $48.99 14% off

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Amazon is keeping things crisp with these white barrel jeans you can wear to brunch or drinks with friends. The shade makes it easy to dress down with a crop top or pair it with a blouse for a dressier feel. Since it features a low-rise waist, it creates a more relaxed vibe, while the pockets in the front and back allow you to store small essentials such as your phone and cash. Bonus: apply the on-site coupon to take an additional 30% off.


What Are Barrel Jeans?

While TikTok has been labeling the jeans “barrel,” the style is known by a couple other names, including “balloon” and “horseshoe” jeans. What sets it apart from the classic wide-leg jean is the fact that the design flares out at the thighs and tapers off by the ankles. This gives it that rounded shape similar to a barrel.

Are Barrel Jeans In for 2025?

Barrel jeans have been going viral all over social media for months now, making it clear that the look isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Though it has the fashion community theorizing the best way to style the denim look, that hasn’t stopped people from clamoring to stock up on as many styles as possible.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best denim jumpsuits, slip dresses and jean shorts.

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Summer is here and if you’re in search of an ice-cream maker to elevate your hot weather-inspired treats, you might want to consider adding this Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker to your shopping list today. Originally priced at $229.99, you can now snag this bestselling ice cream maker on sale for just $169 on Walmart.com.

While Amazon Prime Day is going on, Amazon has the same Ninja CREAMi priced at $199 — so you’re saving an extra $30 by picking it up at Walmart.

Whether you’re putting together a backyard barbecue or chilling by the pool, you’ll be able to indulge in your favorite homemade treats with the touch of a button. It’s not just Walmart shoppers who are obsessed with this deal (the site says it’s selling hundreds of units a day) — the Ninja CREAMi is also beloved by TikTok users and has had celebs shoutouts from Oprah Winfrey and Kris Jenner, two people who know a thing or two about gifting.

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This Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker also includes seven different one-touch programs, allowing you to choose between Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and more. This versatile ice-cream maker also allows you to blend in fruits for refreshing smoothies, craft alternative cool drinks, and customize your flavors with chocolate, nuts, or candy to create a unique texture and taste. It’s easy to use and allows you process your flavors even more for creamier and softer results.

As one customer said, “I love that I can now make my own delicious frappes at home, rather than having to wait in long lines and pay high prices at the coffee shop. Not only is it a money-saver, but I can customize my drinks exactly how I like them.”

Get the Ninja CREAMi on sale for 27% off right now at Walmart.com. This item is selling fast with more than 500 people purchasing it each day, per Walmart, so we recommend adding to cart while the discount is still live.

For more product recommendations, check out this QVC Vitamix Explorian Blender, musician-inspired cookbooks, and additional Walmart Deals for this season.

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Finding the best speakers to enhance your music listening experience can be tricky.

You’ve got a slew of options on the market today that are too pricy and overly complicated, making achieving quality sound feel like a luxury. Not to worry: With help from us and the deals on speakers available through this year’s Amazon Prime Day, you’ll be able to grab a speaker that’s just right. No more Goldilocks-ing things to find just the right one for you.

We’ve prepped a list of the best deals up to 45% off on models big and small from top brands like JBL, Bose, Sony and Beats, among others. Whether you’re on the hunt for something casual or looking for more advanced tech to make your Lorde or KATSEYE listening experience immersive, this list has it all for an affordable price.

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JBL Go 3 – Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker in Blue

$27.95 $39.95 30% off

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A small portable speaker in blue.


Despite its size, this JBL speaker packs a punch. Retailing for $27.95, the Go 3 features Bluetooth compatibility capable of connecting to a plethora of devices. This tiny device delivers punchy bass and a large sound signature to the JBL brand. You’ve also got an ultra-portable design thanks to its miniature build, making the style perfect for listening to hits on the go. If you’re worried about battery life, don’t be. The Go 3 gives you up to five hours of playtime on a single charge. The speaker is also dustproof and waterproof, perfect for bringing music poolside or to the beach.

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Sonos Era 100 – Black – Wireless, Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker

$188.43 $199.00 5% off

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A black wireless speaker with Alexa enabled tech.


This speaker is one of the larger entries on our list, but it doesn’t mean it’s any less compact. Retailing for $188.43, the Sonos Era 100 is sleek, modeled to be placed anywhere you want impactful sound, from bookshelves to your desk. This Sonos product is equipped with a 47% faster processor, and next-gen dual-tweeter acoustic that specializes in producing high-frequency sounds. The speaker’s architecture creates detailed stereo separation while a built-in 25% larger midwoofer acts to deepen the bass for sound you can feel. If Black isn’t your thing, the Sonos Era 100 also comes in White.

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Sony SS-CS5M2 3-Way 3-Driver Hi-res Bookshelf Speakers (Pair), 2025 Model

$168.00 $249.99 33% off

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A pair of bookshelf speakers.


These dual speakers from Sony give you high-quality sound that can only be equated to a concert. Retailing for $168.00, this tech is meant to go in bookshelves, but can be placed anywhere you’d like your sound, from the living room to the garage. The speakers include key features that create a beautiful listening experience, including a high precision tweeter that delivers precise sound clarity and a bass reflex enclosure that creates distortion-free, low frequency sound that increases the perceived loudness of the bass. In non-music-nerd speak, these speakers are a must-have, especially given the affordable price.

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Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$99.00 $149.00 34% off

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A portable waterproof and dustproof speaker.


Bose’s SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker is for those who like to bring their sound on the go. Retailing for $99.00 during Amazon Prime Day, this speaker is meant to withstand the elements while offering impactful sound quality. This thing is extremely durable. Beyond being waterproof and dustproof, the silicone-wrapped body can also withstand drops, shocks, and rust. If those facets alone haven’t convinced you, the speaker’s size makes it easily packable, so you can jam out without the stress of toting a bulky piece of equipment.

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Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian – Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and Portable Charger in Dark Gray

$99.00 $149.95 34% off

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A waterproof pill-shaped speaker in gray.


While this Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian speaker came out in October of last year, the model is still as fresh and innovative as ever. Retailing for a hefty marked-down price of $99.00, this speaker is equipped with a slew of key features that make it so dang great. Firstly, the style is compatible with both Android and IOS products.

It boasts a 24-hour battery life and an updated design that creates a more powerful sound thanks to a bespoke racetrack woofer and redesigned tweeter that promotes sound quality and range. Finally, the speaker is water and dust-proof. You’ve also got a Kardashian-certified sleek and simplistic gray construction that gives the speaker a modern look, if that’s your thing.

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Amazon Echo Pop in Glacier White

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A white small speaker with Alexa.


This Amazon Echo Pop is compact but mighty. Retailing for $21.99, this little speaker includes Alexa capabilities and a full sound that works great in bedrooms and small spaces. Not just for listening to music, this speaker’s Alexa function allows you to play audiobooks, and podcasts without touching a button from your favorite providers including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and more. To make your life easier, this speaker also has the ability to control compatible smart home devices like smart plugs or smart lights with your voice. The speaker’s compact size is also a major plus, meaning you can place it just about anywhere without crowding your space.

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The long-running hit reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is back and more dramatic than ever for a spicy season 13. Fans can expect many original cast members to return including Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, Scrappy, Karlie Redd, Bambi, and Yung Joc, as the series follows their ongoing relationship struggles, drastic shifts in their personal lives and more.

This time around, the full cast this season will also feature appearances from Ashley Conley, Erica Banks, Erica Dixon, Erica Racine, Jasmine Bleu, Jessica White, Kendra Robinson, Lil Zane, Mendeecees, Momma Dee, Renni Rucci, Saucy Santana, Sierra Gates, Spice, Yandy, and ZellSwag, along with newcomers Queen Key, Salma Slims and 24hrs.

The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season 13 premiere will air live on Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. EST on MTV. For more information on how to stream the show live on DIRECTV, keep reading below.

Here’s How to Watch ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Season 13

Don’t have cable? You can watch Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season 13 on DIRECTV. The streaming service is a one-stop destination for live TV, On Demand movies, TV shows, and access to popular streaming apps like Max, Paramount+, Peacock, and more (Internet-connected Gemini device and separate paid subscriptions for 3rd party apps required.). To watch the hit reality show, MTV is available through each DIRECTV signature streaming package: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE™, and ULTIMATE packages.

Prices vary depending on which package you choose. The more affordable Entertainment package is currently $79.99/month* + taxes & fees for 24 mos., which gets you over 90+ channels. Next, is the CHOICE package that offers over 125 channels including access to sports networks like the MLB Network, NBA TV, and SEC Network for $59.99/mo.+ taxes & fees for 1st month then $89.99/mo. for mos. 2-24 (w/ req’d fees: up to $87.98 for 1st mo.; up to $107.98 for months 2-24). Prices reflect $30 off for 1st mo.; $10 off for months 2-24. The higher tier ULTIMATE package includes everything from the CHOICE tier alongside access to CBS Sports Network, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel, NHL Network, STARZ Encore & more for $84.99/mo.*+ taxes & fees for 1st month, then $119.99/mo. for mos. 2-24 (w/ req’d fees: up to $112.98 for 1st mo.; up to $132.98 for months 2-24). Prices reflect $35 off for 1st mo.; $15 off for months 2-24.

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If you are a sports fan, when you add DIRECTV Sports Pack, you can have access to more than 50 networks that carry live sports, including NBC, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox Sports, Fox Sports 2, Sportsman Channel, Surfer TV, Tennis Channel, T2, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, FanDuel TV, Pickleball TV, Players TV, Fight Network, Fuel TV, MotorTrend, NBA TV, NHL Network, Origin Sports, Pursuit Channel, SportsGrid, TNA, TUDN, MLB Network, TBS, TNT, USA Network and more.

Blackout restrictions and other conditions apply to all sports programming. Regional Sports Networks included with CHOICE Package or higher. Actual number of channels and games varies by market. Some channels may be incl. in base pkg. Visit directv.com/sportspack for more info.

Sign up for DIRECTV here and be sure to tune into Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season 13 premiere live on Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. EST on MTV.

Chappell Roan is going from Midwest Princess to Princess Rapunzel.

As captured in photos and videos snapped on the streets of New York City this week, the pop star — who headlined Primavera Sound in Barcelona last month — is currently working on a mystery video project in which she’ll appear with yards of extra hair. In pictures taken Monday, she filmed scenes while standing on a fire escape, draping her super-long red tresses over the railing to the ground below.

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In more photos that surfaced Tuesday (July 7), Roan — now wearing an oversize suit but still sporting the absurd extensions in her tresses — shoots a sequence in which a taxi cab appears to drag her by the hair through the street.

It’s unclear what exactly the Missouri native is working on, but fans online are convinced that it’s a music video for “The Subway,” an unreleased song that Roan debuted more than a year ago at 2024’s Gov Ball festival. She has since played it a number of times at her live performances.

The singer last dropped music in March, with the country-tinged single “The Giver” debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It marked her first release since skyrocketing to fame (and a best new artist Grammy win) with breakthrough single “Good Luck, Babe!,” which followed her 2023 debut LP The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

See a photo of Roan shooting the taxi scenes of her mystery Rapunzel-esque project below.

Chappell Roan is seen shooting a new music video on July 08, 2025 in New York City.

Chappell Roan is seen shooting a new music video on July 08, 2025 in New York City.

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The JACKBOYS 2 rollout is in motion. Travis Scott kicked off JB2 with the release of a cinematic visual for the compilation project’s first single “2000 Excursion” (previously titled “B&B”) on Tuesday (July 8), which is currently only available on YouTube as of press time.

La Flame reunites with a pair of his Cactus Jack running mates for the Cardo-produced banger, which features a sample of Ye’s “Power” and appearances from Sheck Wes and Don Toliver.

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“He sleep with a Spanish bi— in the club/ Bro knowin’ Spanglish, that’s good enough/ Wе took an hour out of the after-hours just to f— up all the ones/ I got a bunch, you ain’t doin’ brunch,” Scott raps.

The second part of the woozy bar could be a reference to a strip club-fueled night out or La Flame invading The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour stop in Los Angeles.

As for the colorful visual, Scott and the crew head down to Texas while burning rubber and spinning out in exotic sports cars and supercharged Ford trucks. They even hit an F1 race to take in some professional action.

This is only a taste of what’s to come with JB2. Scott has been sending out custom JACKBOYS Lamborghinis to artists’ driveways who are slated to appear on the album. The list includes GloRilla, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, SahBabii and Waka Flocka Flame.

Travis Scott has also released a limited-edition JACKBOYS 2 merchandise collection, along with various CD and vinyl bundles featuring alternate covers for the project. According to the Cactus Jack honcho’s website, JB2 will boast seven tracks and is slated to arrive later in July.

Gear up, and watch the “2000 Excursion” video below.

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How was your Record Store Day? This year I spent about an hour and a half and $150 picking up some great vinyl at two stores in Berlin, where I live. (Shout-outs to Soultrade and Dussman.) Every year seems to bring more music fans into stores, along with more releases in more genres. I personally picked up reissues of the Passengers album and Emmylou Harris’ Spyboy, plus archival live releases from Ry Cooder and Talking Heads, and a split 7” single from Goat and Graveyard. While I was at Soultrade, I also found a used album I’ve wanted forever – a 1973 copy of This Is Amon Düül, which is hard to find and even harder to wrap your head around.

That record was in great shape for 1973, but it needed to be cleaned — as do many old records. These days, some new ones do, too: A combination of falling quality control and a tendency to use paper sleeves means that many new records come with some grit in the grooves. So, in the Record Store Day spirit, I wanted to share some tips on the various ways to clean records and keep them free from dirt and scratches — and sounding great for as long as possible. There’s some science to this, but it’s pretty easy. You’ll need to buy accessories, and I’ve shared my favorites here, but like everything in audio, the equipment costs as much as you want it to. My advice, as always: Start with the basics and work your way up. And with the Prime Day 2025 sale event going on now until July 11, you can save big on a lot of the equipment below.

The first thing any vinyl fan needs is an anti-static brush. It’s the easiest to use — you just hold it perpendicular to the record as it spins, and it lifts out dust and eliminates static electricity that causes snaps, crackles and pops. Serious vinyl nerds call this “dry cleaning.” As opposed to wet cleaning that eliminates serious dirt, this just targets basic dust. It couldn’t be easier, though. Just press down very gently as the record rotates, and you’re good. I have an Audio-Technica AT6011a Anti-Static Record Brush, which has served me well for years, but the Boundless Record Cleaner Brush is just as good. Both are about $15, and buying one of them, or something similar, is a no-brainer. There’s no way to get a bigger boost in quality for less money.

How to Clean & Protect Vinyl Records: Best Cleaning Kits, LP Sleeves

Audio-Technica AT6011a Anti-Static Record Brush


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The other inexpensive way to improve sound quality is to make sure your turntable stylus is clean. This is also inexpensive, but it’s a bit trickier! The styli on good turntables are delicate and expensive, so you need to be careful. Start with the right tool for the job — a small carbon-fiber brush. Then follow the instructions carefully — brush very gently back to front, only when necessary. For about $14, the Boundless Stylus Cleaner Brush is solid. You can also buy a record brush and a stylus brush together — this $20 package from Fluance is great.

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How to Clean & Protect Vinyl Records: Best Cleaning Kits, LP Sleeves

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The next thing you’ll want is plastic sleeves — “inners,” as collectors call them, because they protect vinyl in an album, as opposed to “outers” that protect the sleeve itself. These don’t need to be fancy — the only goal here is to avoid the paper sleeves that can cause minor scratches over time. It’s hard to go wrong here, but for years I used Collector Protector sleeves (50 for $24). Recently I switched to Big Fudge sleeves (50 for $25), which look a bit nicer, although I haven’t noticed any real difference. The kind of people who buy $200 records have a preference, but it probably just makes sense to buy whatever’s cheapest. Right now, that looks like Hudson sleeves (100 for $29) or the round-bottomed Invest in Vinyl sleeves (50 for $14). I haven’t tried either of them, but only the most serious collectors can tell the difference.

How to Clean & Protect Vinyl Records: Best Cleaning Kits, LP Sleeves

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How to Clean & Protect Vinyl Records: Best Cleaning Kits, LP Sleeves

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If you have valuable records, you’ll also want outer sleeves. This doesn’t touch the vinyl itself — it just protects the album. In some cases, with valuable albums or gimmick covers, that’s great to have. In a decade and a half of seriously collecting vinyl, I haven’t noticed so much difference between different brands, but some are sturdier. Big Fudge is solid and reliably good (50 for $20) and Invest in Vinyl (100 for $23) is currently a better buy.

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If you have a good system, you’ll want to get more serious about cleaning. That means “wet cleaning” records, which means buying some special supplies. Under no circumstances should you attempt to clean records with stuff you have lying around the house. It’s no fun and it can damage records. Vinyl is delicate, so it demands its own routine. To start, it’s easiest to buy a cleaning kit with a microfiber cloth, some specialized vinyl cleaner and perhaps a brush. Big Fudge sells a $23 Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit that comes with a stylus brush and a styling storage pouch (you can also just get the cleaning solution on its own for $10 here). Boundless has a $60 package that has all of that, plus a record brush and a nicer case, and Amazon now offers it with a $5 coupon discount. Eveo has one for $20 that’s not so different. The real difference comes in what you do with them — and you should use only specialized cleaning fluid, distilled water and either special brushes or microfiber cloths.

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That will get you started. Remember, though, the idea isn’t to clean the surface of the vinyl — it’s to get the dirt out of the grooves. At some point, though, you might want a machine that will really get into the grooves. For between $50 and $100, you can get a spin-cleaner, a kind of hand-powered car wash for vinyl that rotates records against brushes and in and out of a bath of water and cleaning solution. One of the best is the $80 Spin-Clean Record Washer Kit. You fill a small tub with water and a cleaning solution, then turn the records against brushes, in and out of it — then dry them. This is easier than it sounds, and it’s far more effective than doing it by hand. The Spin-Clean Deluxe Kit, for $125, includes more fluid and drying cloths, although you can buy those separately, too. There are a bunch of machines built on this basic model: The $63 Big Fudge model gets positive reviews, and at $50 the Studebaker is the bargain of the bunch.

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If you are really, truly serious about great sound, you might also want to consider an ultrasonic record cleaning machine. Right now, the machine of choice is the German-made HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner, a fully automatic machine that attacks dirt with sound, then dries records after cleaning them. It’s $600 but, if you’re tempted, Amazon is now selling it with a coupon that’s good for $100 off. Think of all the money you’ll save.

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