Hip Hop to Pop – Part I
Born in 1973 at a block party in the Bronx, hip-hop has since touched every part of the world and evolved into one of our times' most important cultural forces. ...
Nardwuar – Not Your Average Journalist
It doesn’t matter where you start. Just one interview is all it takes to pull you into Nardwuar’s unforgettable universe. See for yourself in this 2021 interview with J. Cole. ...
Black Is King – Africa’s Reflection Through Music and Fashion
The 2019 reboot of the “Lion King” featured a star-studded cast, ranging from the late James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa to popular singers Childish Gambino (credited as ...
Celebrity Couple Crazes – It’s Time to Rethink Our Fascination
After every major celebrity event comes a tsunami of memes and social media posts that spark conversation between everyone else. Right on schedule, in the days following the Golden Globes, ...
Charli XCX – Redefining Pop and Taking Over the Grammys
2024 was a big year for the music industry, from Taylor Swift’s Eras tour becoming the world’s biggest-grossing tour to the turbulent Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud. While there were ...
Carrie Underwood at the Inauguration – Fame, Politics, and a Divided Nation
Every four years in America, the presidential inauguration marks either the continuation of an incumbent's term or the arrival of a new president at the White House. From George Washington ...
The Often Unsung Role of Jamaican Music in Shaping the Hip-Hop Scene
I am constantly amazed by the talent of hip-hop artists, who are wizards of the spoken word. Their ability to remember so many verses and deliver them consistently with such ...
Top 10 Seminal Male-Female Duos of the 21st Century
Blurring genre lines, building cult followings, and earning critical praise, the 21st-century male-female duos on this list have proven that the duo format is anything but static. We are proud ...
Italo House – A Musical Era of Joy and Innovation
The early 1990s were a pivotal moment for Italian dance music, grandly setting the stage for a genre capable of imposing new rules on the international scene. In this period ...
Most Random and Unexpected Brand Partnerships of 2024
In our current polarizing digital world, creative brand collaborations can either be seismic hits or devastating misses. Understanding the risks involved, various influential brands and personalities have collaborated on unforgettable ...
The Art of Storytelling Through Songwriting
Storytelling is the art of conveying stories, ideas or messages through words, visuals or actions. Have you ever wondered how a musician views storytelling? Musicians worldwide expend their creative energy ...
West Coast in 2024 – Not Like the Rest
In 2024, no other musical scene came close to matching the level of influence and innovation of Los Angeles and the broader West Coast. The city’s hip-hop scene strongly flourished, ...
Top 10 Gifts For Musicians
Let's face it, when it comes to choosing the right gifts for musicians, artists are picky. Having exact specifications or preferences for a piece of equipment can make it ...
Dissecting the Complex Interplay Between Music and Activism
Music has always been a powerful medium for people to express their thoughts and emotions, particularly love, anger, rage, and sadness. Music is a powerful tool that vividly embodies emotions ...
The Spirit of Vinyl
Music consumption has undergone radical evolution in the past century, from the warm resonance of vinyl to the cozy convenience provided by streaming services. Music consumption has evolved and shifted, ...
