DJ Khaled has dropped two new singles, “You Remind Me” and “Brother.” The songs are both from his upcoming album , Aalam of God, his first LP in three years.

“You Remind Me” is an upbeat collaboration with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Rorystonelove, and Kaylan Arnold, who also appear in the music video for the track.

The more reflective “Brother” sees DJ Khaled teaming up with Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

DJ Khaled has been teasing Aalam of God, his 14th studio album, since earlier this year. In February, the Miami producer released a seven-minute trailer for the LP, which featured actor Mark Wahlberg and confirmed it would include collaborations with Drake and Rihanna. The album does not yet have a release date, but a press release notes that “it may have been three years, but Khaled has been quietly plotting his next move and assembling what promises to be the definitive album of his career so far with Aalam of God.”

Also in February, DJ Khaled joined Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi for “Higher Love,” which appeared on the soundtrack to the new Smurfs movie. DJ Khaled’s last album, God Did, arrived in 2022. It was nominated for five Grammys, including Best Rap Album and Song of the Year for “God Did,” which featured Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy.

 

Taylor Swift believes Nashville has a music scene that stands apart from anywhere else.

The 36 year old singer moved to Nashville, Tennessee, when she was young to chase her dream of becoming a country music star. After being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday (26.10.26), Taylor took the opportunity to recognise the city and the talented writers who have helped shape its music scene.

In her acceptance speech, Taylor said: "I believe you really get to master a craft by doing it again and again. That's exactly what the incredible songwriters in this wonderful town do every day."

Taylor also spoke about what makes Nashville such a special place for musicians.

The award winning singer, who ranks among the best selling music artists of all time, said: "You won't find another music community quite like this one. Trust me, I've checked them all."

Taylor also shared how being part of Nashville's songwriting scene had taught her valuable lessons about life and working with others.

She joked: "I've learned to be flexible when your co writer turns up with a hangover, or when they need to spend ages talking about their divorce before we can even get started on a song."

Taylor previously spoke about how Faith Hill and Shania Twain inspired her decision to move to Nashville.

Speaking to Time magazine, the singer said: "I couldn't get enough of watching TV biographies about Faith Hill and Shania Twain, and I realised they had both moved to Nashville to get their careers started. After that, I kept asking, pleading and begging my parents to take me there.

"When I was 11, my mum took my brother and me to Nashville during spring break, and we spent the trip driving around Music Row. She stayed in the car while I rushed into record companies one after another, giving my demo CD to the receptionists. I found it fascinating that so many major record labels were gathered along a single street, often inside little buildings and old houses.

"What really stayed with me was how welcoming people were to newcomers and complete strangers like us. We started visiting Nashville more often, and when I was 13, I received an offer for a development deal from a major record label. That was when my parents finally agreed to leave Pennsylvania and move with me."

 
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