The Arkansas country-folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle became a Stereogum Artist To Watch on the strength of his 2024 album Critterland, and he followed it with last year’s Winged Victory. This year, the prolific Carlisle will drop a new double album with the delightful title The Universal Bubba. It promises to be a big moment for Carlisle, thanks in part to …

Scottish-born Steven Hall was a fixture of the NYC underground in the ’80s. He collaborated closely with Arthur Russell, and after Russell’s death, he formed the tribute band Arthur’s Landing. But beyond his association with Russell, Hall has been recording music as Nirosta Steel for decades, and only recently has that music gained widespread recognition. The post Nirosta Steel, Newly …

Some figures in Hip Hop never had the opportunity to release a solo album or grab the microphone as the lead emcee, yet their impact on the culture remains immeasurable.… The post The Source Magazine Remembers Heavy D & The Boyz’s Trouble T-Roy 36 Years Later appeared first on .

Back in 2002, Carlos Santana tried to follow up the mega-success of his 1999 comeback blockbuster Supernatural with Shaman, another album where he teamed up with a bunch of that moment’s biggest stars under the watchful eye of Clive Davis, the music-business legend who first signed Santana and who passed away last month. The lead single from Shaman was a …

Want to know what it’s like to be Lil Wayne’s assistant? There are some strong requirements. TMZ got their hands on legal docs, revealing that Wayne wants his assistants available… The post Want to Work for Lil Wayne? His Requirements for an Assistant Leaked in New Court Docs appeared first on .

Remy Ma is embracing a new chapter with the release of the official music video for “Put Em On,” a vibrant summer visual that celebrates what she calls her “soft… The post Remy Ma Celebrates Her “Soft Girl Era” in New “Put Em On” Music Video appeared first on .

R. Kelly is making another attempt at freedom via President Donald Trump. According to The Chicago Tribune, R. Kelly made a public request this week via the Office of the… The post R. Kelly Seeking Clemency from Trump in Upcoming Round of Pardons appeared first on .

The White House has publicly distanced itself from the lobbyists named in Boosie BadAzz’s $600,000 lawsuit, stating it does not support their work and warning that anyone seeking presidential clemency… The post White House Distances Itself From Lobbyists Named in Boosie BadAzz’s $600K Lawsuit appeared first on .

Diddy’s title as the undisputed king of Star Island has taken a hit. The Bad Boy mogul has reportedly sold one of his Miami Star Island mansions for $55 million, bringing… The post Sean “Diddy” Combs Sells Miami Star Island Mansion for $55 Million appeared first on .

Somehow, it’s been nearly seven years since the last Beck album. In the waning weeks of 2019, Beck Hansen released Hyperspace, a forward-thinking pop-rock album that counted Pharrell Williams among its core production team. Between touring, collaborations, and special events, he’s never really gone away in the interim, but not until April single “Ride Lonesome” was he back in rollout …