Global superstar The Weeknd has made history as the first artist to have 20 individual songs surpass one billion streams on Spotify. This unprecedented achievement solidifies his status as a streaming giant and cultural icon, showcasing his lasting influence on fans and the global music landscape. The songs with one billion streams are below: Blinding Lights Starboy The Hills Die …

Global superstar Shakira is making history as she prepares for her 2025 Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. The singer has sold out 13 stadium shows in the first leg of the tour, with nearly 700,000 tickets snapped up in under two hours. With over 2 million fans signing up for ticket notifications, overwhelming demand has led to the …

On this date in 1999, Rapper/actor/social activist Yasiin Bey, who was formally recognized by the Hip Hop world as Mos Def, released his first solo album, Black On Both Sides on the Rawkus/Columbia imprint. On his debut album following the Black Star album with Talib Kweli, Mos Def kept it all the way Brooklyn, with his lyrical gymnastics laced with …

Back in July, trip-hop royalty Massive Attack announced a short run of US shows, marking their first North American performances since their Mezzanine XXI tour five years ago. But now, with less than a week to go, they’ve canceled all five of those gigs, including their scheduled set at Miami’s III Points festival next weekend.

ComplexCon, the pioneering festival and exhibition of convergence culture that curates the very best in style, music, art, and food, announced today that Travis Scott will be the event’s 2024 Artistic Director and Sunday night headliner, bringing “CactusCon” to ComplexCon Las Vegas, a nod to his creative collective, Cactus Jack. Under Scott’s creative direction, Cactus Jack will infuse its iconic style throughout ComplexCon. Scott will also design exclusive merchandise …

Rising global star Tyla adds to her stellar breakout season by releasing the deluxe edition of her debut album, TYLA, now titled TYLA +. The refreshed album features three new tracks and guest appearances from rising South African artists Tony Duardo, Optimist, and Maestro, further solidifying Tyla’s mission to amplify Amapiano on the global stage. The deluxe edition opens with …

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc.

Multifaceted Billboard charting and RIAA certified singer/songwriter Rotimi is making waves once again with his latest single “ILMSY (MOVES)” available now on all major streaming platforms. This infectious track not only showcases Rotimi’s signature blend of R&B and Afrobeats but also marks his directorial debut, as the multi-talented artist took full creative control of the visuals – from conceptualization to execution. The in-house production sets the tone as Rotimi adds more exciting news, …

Grammy-nominated artists Quavo and Lana Del Rey join forces with Luxembourg-based DJ and producer Gravagerz for the latest dance remix of their hit single “Tough.” After charting on the Billboard Hot 100 following its original release, Gravagerz reimagines the country-trap summer anthem into an ethereal club banger. His lush chord progressions, high-tempo drum groove, and deep-house synth melodies create a …

Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority Music and given the ability …