DJ Akademiks is once again weighing in on the current state of hip-hop, arguing that the genre has lost much of its excitement and cultural spark in the streaming era,… The post DJ Akademiks Criticizes State of Hip-Hop Without Drake Hits, Questions Kendrick’s Run appeared first on .

Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest’s experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe’s first… The post Today In Hip Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Debut Album ‘The People’s Instinctive Travels And The Path To Rhythm’ LP 36 Years Ago appeared first …

Manuel Turizo, uno de los artistas colombianos de mayor trascendencia a nivel global, amplía hoy su exitosa discografía con el esperado lanzamiento de Apambichao que funciona como una postal sonora de su país. Lanzado bajo el sello La Industria INC, su quinto álbum de estudio directamente ligado a sus raíces está profundamente conectado con el estilo de vida que más …

A years-long legal battle over one of the most iconic names in pop culture history has finally come to a close. The estate of Prince and singer Apollonia (born Patty… The post Purple Reign: Prince Estate and Apollonia Reach Confidential Settlement Over Trademark Dispute appeared first on .

The annual BRELAND & Friends benefit concert returned to Ryman Auditorium with a packed lineup and a powerful purpose, raising funds for at-risk youth through the Oasis Center. Headlined by… The post BRELAND & Friends Lights Up Ryman Auditorium for Charity Concert appeared first on .

The unforgettable breakout star from Flavor of Love makes her long-awaited return on April 8. Reality television personality Larissa Hodge is making her highly anticipated return to the screen with a cameo appearance on Season… The post Reality TV Icon Larissa Hodge Returns to Television With Cameo on ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ appeared first on .

flirty800 is the project of New York-based producer and DJ Wade Harley Harris, who’s done sets at Basement, Paragon, and the Lot Radio. Last year, he released his debut EP My Mind, which was grungy and dark (he described the vibe as “slut grunge summer“). Now he’s announcing its followup Strip, whose lead single “Smoke”… The post flirty800 Announces New …

Last year, Doechii presented Gaga with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Now the rising rapper is joining forces with the pop icon for “Runway,” which was first previewed in the trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The track was written by Gaga, Bruno Mars, Jaylah Hickmon, Andrew Watt, Henry Walter, Dernst “D’Mile”… The post Lady Gaga & …

It’s not yet summer, but it’s always time for a wistful ballad about the hot, decadent season. Tasha is supplying us with that today with her new All This And So Much More single “Summer.” “‘Summer’ was written in June of 2024 in the middle of my Broadway run with Illinoise,” the singer-songwriter explains, referring… The post Tasha – “Summer” …

In February, it was reported that the Brooklyn Mirage was planning to reopen in June with a new name after being acquired by the Dubai-based company FIVE Holdings. The troubled East Williamsburg venue started working on security improvements in December 2024, which led to many botched reopenings, demolition plans, a fired CEO. Now, the Brooklyn Mirage is officially called Pacha New York, …