5 Great Books That Reinvent Music Criticism » PopMatters
This is by no means a comprehensive survey of contemporary music criticism, but these five books all point a way forward for the field. Read More
Month: January 2025
Ice Cube On Dr. Dre Diss Being Compared To Drake Vs. Metro Boomin
Ice Cube has reminisced about dissing Dr. Dre and N.W.A. on iconic diss track 'No Vaseline' and also offered his thoughts on Drake's rap skills.
‘Don’t neglect the neglected’: Jersey City rapper IllPadill’s latest album out now
The fallacy “might makes right” element of that so obvious in so many facets of American culture continues to give odes to it legs.
Trenton Music Experience Launches with Pop-up Exhibit on Sarah Dash
Nonprofit Trenton Music Experience hosts its inaugural event in January featuring the late Sarah Dash, one of the city’s best known music influencers. Read More
Check Out Mac Miller’s Posthumous ‘Balloonerism’ Album Track List, Which Includes SZA Feature
The tracklist for the second posthumous Mac Miller album, 'Balloonerism' (Jan. 17), includes 14 tracks and a feature from SZA; check it out.
Kanye West Calls Out adidas & Jerry Lorenzo In Defiant Rant
Kanye West has launched a scathing attack on Adidas, Fear of God designer Jerry Lorenzo and any fake friends who have been associating with him.
MetaMoon Music Festival to Expand in Dubai With Henry Lau, Lee Youngji and More of Asian-Pop Talent
After MetaMoon Music Festival established itself in New York, the Asian-pop culture fest is expanding to the United Arab Emirates this February. Read More
25 Essential Manhattan Hip Hop Albums – Hip Hop Golden Age
25 Essential Manhattan Hip Hop Albums: Hip Hop’s roots may stretch back to the Bronx, but Manhattan, and especially Harlem, helped shape its expansion into an undeniable force.
Brandy to Publish Memoir │ Exclaim!
"This memoir is more than a book; it’s a reflection of resilience, hope, and rediscovering myself beyond the fame, the music and the spotlight" Read More
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