The Weeknd Preparing To Drop Stage Name
The artist's reflections appear to stem, in part, from a deeply personal moment during his 2022 performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
Month: January 2025
Hip-hop – 21st Century, Culture, Music
Hip-hop - 21st Century, Culture, Music: As the century turned, the music industry entered into a crisis brought on by the advent of digital downloading. Hip-hop suffered at least as severely as or worse than other genres, with sales tumbling throughout the decade. Simultaneously, though, it solidified its standing as the dominant influence on global youth culture. Even the massively popular “boy bands,” such as the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, drew heavily on hip-hop sounds and styles, and rhythm and […]
Joe Budden Podcast’s Ice Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Hitta J3’s Rant About Him
Joe Budden Podcast co-host, Ice, revealed that he is possibly banned from Compton, California following an issue with Hitta J3
Did Beck invent the modern world of sub-genre?
While a post-genre pop climate is now the norm, it's often been said that Beck's sample-soaked 'Odelay' was an important precursor.
What was the first pop song to be used in a movie?
Pop music being used in movies is a gold standard these days, but what was the first ever song from the chart-topping genre to hit the big screen? Read More
Rod Wave Forms A “Westside Connection” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update
Other new releases from the R&B world came courtesy of Jordan Adetunji, Teddy Swims, and Black Atlass. Which one was your favorite? Read More
Move over K-pop — Arab music is taking the global stage
Arab pop music is attracting global audiences thanks to streaming platforms, social media and an increased interest in Middle East solidarity movements. Read More
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