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Sam Ryder unveils second studio album Heartland

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Sam Ryder has unveiled his second studio album Heartland.

Released through the independent label Artist Theory, the new project captures what the 2022 Eurovision runner-up describes as “the feeling of the last couple of years.”

The album represents a fresh chapter for Ryder, who took time to pause and reflect after the whirlwind success of his 2022 breakout hit Space Man, a Number 1 album, and billions of streams around the world.

After stepping away from Parlophone, the singer found himself without a label and struggling with a crisis of confidence.

He recorded the album in Nashville, living in a log cabin during the process. The tracks draw inspiration from the city’s rich musical heritage, classic Western and Hollywood scores, and elements of soul music.

Speaking about the record, Ryder shared: “This record is a collection of songs attempting to convey the feeling of the last couple of years. The wish is to find a connection with you no matter where you are in the world, whether it’s flying high or feeling like you’re the only ship out on the ocean. If you’re navigating the pain of forgiveness and the weight that comes with holding onto resentment, if you’ve lost confidence in yourself and you’re trying to find a way back to your spark, spirit and hope, this is for you. Take to the Heartland. I’m with you every step.”

He also spoke about the single The Feeling Never Went Away, explaining: “It’s about still having feelings for someone or something even though they perhaps don’t deserve them anymore… Even though I think I’ve conquered them, back they come. Healing and breaking the cycle is about recognising these feelings and accepting them.”

The 13-track album, a follow-up to 2022’s There’s Nothing but Space, Man!, features the previously released songs White Lies, OH OK, and Armour.

Ryder collaborated with an impressive roster of producers and songwriters on the project, including Mikky Ekko, Steve Mac, Mike Elizondo, Tom Elmhirst, Nick Lobel, and J Kash, among others.

The release comes after his acclaimed Glastonbury debut in June and ahead of his biggest headline performance yet at London’s Wembley Arena on November 6 — a particularly special venue for Ryder, as it’s where he attended his first concert as a teenager.

Remaining tickets for the Wembley show are available at aegpresents.co.uk/event/sam-ryder.

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Yung Miami blasts Tyla for copying her song

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It looks like a new feud might be unfolding, and this one is catching a lot of people off guard. It involves Florida rapper Yung Miami of City Girls and Afropop star Tyla. The tension is centered around a track that Yung Miami has been teasing for quite a while now but has yet to release.

The song doesn’t have an official name, but fans seem to be calling it “Chanel” based on the short clip she shared. It’s a loud, confident trap anthem inspired by the luxury fashion label, and it has a lively, catchy vibe. In the snippet, Miami repeatedly says, “Take me to Chanel.”

It seems Tyla may have taken inspiration from the idea, at least from Yung Miami’s point of view. Alongside Miami’s preview, there’s a clip of the South African artist performing something similar in theme but very different in sound, leaning into her signature Afrobeats and amapiano style.

On the hook of her upcoming single, the “Water” hitmaker sings, “Put me in Chanel.”

That line sparked Yung Miami’s frustration, and she voiced it on X, where Pop Base gathered her emotional posts about the situation.

She began by indirectly pointing fingers. “This girl really ran off with my song and ion know how to feel about it mind you I played this song for this girl.”

She continued, “Like…. B*tch I’m confused! Take me to Chanel > put me in Chanel.” Fans at first weren’t sure who she was referring to. Then someone pointed it out, writing, “PSA - It is Tyla! She has a new song called Chanel. The chorus is ‘Put me in Chanel, Put me in Chanel.’”

Miami confirmed that this was correct, replying, “Let’s talk about it!!!!!” Some people criticized her for holding onto the song for too long before releasing it. But she quickly shut that down, saying, “Don’t matter it’s my mf song!!!”

Others on social media argued that the two tracks are too different for her to be upset, pointing out the variation in lyrics and production. “There’s nothing to talk about Miami. She says ‘put me’ and you say ‘take me.’ Even the beat or tempo are different.”

It remains to be seen how things will unfold and whether Tyla will speak out after being accused of hearing the song beforehand.

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