French cult film ‘La Haine’ returns as hip-hop musical with tensions persisting in poor suburbs
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic
The internet can be a curious place. One day, you’re the cream of the crop; the next, you’re a withering hashtag. Katy Perry’s online downfall has been Read More
Ohio may be known as the Buckeye State, but it’s also home to an incredible array of musical talent that Read More
NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Lars Gotrich provide a guide the most exciting new releases out today. This week, the selections include some recordings that are new and some that are as much as a half-century old, verging on mythological. The producer Jamie xx began his career as a teenager making beats for the moody electronic band The xx. His solo recordings, including the new album In Waves, have tapped into a higher energy and a wider range of sounds. […]
On Monday, the embattled rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. He's been denied bail twice, and is facing a sentence of 15 years to life in prison. Host Brittany Luse is joined by NPR Music editor Sidney Madden and legal affairs reporter Meghann Cuniff to understand what this indictment means for Combs and if this could be the beginning of a #MeToo movement in hip-hop.Then, Brittany is joined by Tony Tulathimutte, author […]
Travis Scott has overtaken Kanye West as one of the most streamed rappers globally and is rapidly approaching Eminem in the top three.
Usher arrives at the Black Music Action Coalition Gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Read More
Future touted some major collaborators on his new album, but none of them made the final cut. Fans are wondering what happened.