New Music Releases February 18: Jack Harlow, Silk Sonic, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Jackson and More

Anitta rocks a classic black and white ensemble while arriving at the Givenchy Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sunday (March 6) in Paris, France.

Paris Jackson, 23, flaunted an epic look in Paris, France on March 6. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson wore a multi-colored long sweater with various designs as a mini dress along with black thigh-high platform boots as she was photographed walking in the popular city. She added to her look with a black necklace and dangling earrings as her shoulder-length blonde hair stayed down.

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are continuing to walk together in fashion week shows!

Paris Jackson, 23, looked like a fashion icon during one of her latest public appearances. The daughter of the late Michael Jackson showed up to the Vivienne Westwood show at Paris Fashion Week in a sheer and sleeveless dark brown yet reddish polka dotted dress with a high slit. She added a dark purple belt around her waist to go with the epic look and dark-colored peep toe heels with straps.

Paris Jackson is opening up about her time at a school for so-called “behavior modification.”

Jack Harlow will make his acting debut starring in an upcoming reboot of Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy White Men Can’t Jump by 20th Century Fox.As Deadline reports, the rapper was offered the role after his first ever screen audition. The original film starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson as street basketball hustlers who team up to go for a bigger score.

White Men Can’t Jump is getting a reboot.

TMZ first reported.However, the company was later sued by the Jackson family for wrongful death after the King of Pop’s 2009 fatal drug overdose at the age of 50. The international pop star’s mother, Katherine Jackson, 91, filed the lawsuit in 2010, according to ABC News, for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and served less than two years of a four-year sentence in connection to the musician’s early death, according to the BBC.

Kanye West has praised rapper Jack Harlow, calling him one of the “Top Five [artists] out right now”.On Friday (February 18), Harlow released ‘Nail Tech’, his first new music in over a year. The track, which arrived alongside a video that stars City Girls rapper Yung Miami, has been received positively among fans, debuting at Number Two on the US Spotify chart.One particular fan of the track includes Kanye West – now legally known as Ye – who took to Instagram yesterday (February 18) to heap praise on the Kentucky rapper.“This n***a can raaaaaaap bro,” Ye captioned a screenshot of the ‘Nail Tech’ video. “And I’m saying n***a as a compliment Top 5 out right now.”Harlow caught wind of West’s endorsement, calling it “one of the greatest moments my life”, while sharing a screenshot of Ye’s post.A post shared by Jack Harlow (@jackharlow)Harlow released his debut album ‘That’s What They All Say’ at the end of 2020 and despite a series of high-profile collaborations with the likes of Lil Nas X, Eminem and Ty Dolla $ign, it’s been over a year since he last shared a solo track.He dropped his collaborative summer jam “SUVs (Black on Black)” with Pooh Shiesty back in August.Meanwhile, West is gearing up to release ‘DONDA 2’, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2021 album ‘DONDA’, which is due to arrive on Tuesday (February 22).

Paris Jackson shared her new EP ‘The Lost’ yesterday (February 18). Listen to it below.The EP, which has been released via Republic Records/Universal, is available on Apple and Spotify.The three-track project includes a collaboration with Caamp called ‘Lost’, as well as solo offerings ‘Breathe Again’ and ‘Never Going Back Again.’In support of the EP, Jackson will appear at the SXSW Showcase in Austin next month.After that, Jackson will join Patrick Droney’s upcoming North American tour throughout March as their opening act.

Jack Harlow has kept his solo recordings close to the chest since dropping That's What They All Say, his certified-platinum debut studio LP, in December 2020. Today, he shared "Nail Tech," his first single since that record's release, along with a music video co-directed by Frank Borin, Ace Pro, and Harlow himself.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGrammy nominated rapper Jack Harlow, Variety’s Hitmaker cover star, dropped what is presumably the first single from his next album late Thursday: “Nail Tech,” his first new solo release since his major-label debut album “That’s What They All Say,” released 14 months ago.Just hours after it dropped Kanye West took a break from promoting his new streaming service to give the song and Harlow a big (if loaded) cosign: “This n—a can raaaaaaap bro,” West wrote on Instagram. “And I’m saying n—a as a compliment Top 5 out right now.” (Hear the song and watch the video below.)Harlow was quick to respond with effusive thanks.

Jack Harlow has released his first new solo track since 2020 – you can listen to ‘Nail Tech’ below.The Kentucky rapper, whose collaboration with Lil Nas X, ‘Industry Baby’, landed him his first Number One single last year, teased his latest track last week, sharing a minute-long clip poking fun at his lack of new music.He then confirmed the release of ‘Nail Tech’ by posting the song’s artwork and its release date earlier this week.Taking shots at those who have doubted him, Harlow raps on the track: “How the hell could you doubt us?/ I mean, back then it made sense, but it’s like, now what?/ Now they down to come ’round just to be ’round us/ You ain’t one of my dawgs, why do you hound us?/ It’s very few of you I like, but it’s a whole lot of y’all I don’t trust.”The track, which is co-produced by Jahaan Sweet, NOVA CANYON, Boi-1da, Coleman, Angel López, Rogét Chahayed and Fierce, also hears Harlow celebrate his newfound status as a hugely successful artist.The track comes alongside a video that stars City Girls rapper Yung Miami, and at one point sees Harlow mimic late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs while delivering a presentation for a new vibrator.Watch the video for ‘Nail Tech’ below:Harlow released his debut album ‘That’s What They All Say’ at the end of 2020 and despite a series of high-profile collaborations with the likes of Lil Nas X, Eminem and Ty Dolla $ign, it’s been over a year since he last shared a solo track.He dropped his collaborative summer jam “SUVs (Black on Black)” with Pooh Shiesty back in August.Meanwhile, Harlow has said that the Harry Potter books are responsible for bringing out a competitive side in his personality that has boded well for his career. The rapper referenced J.K.

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