The South Korean singer explores his creative growth on a Japanese-language EP inspired by a desire to put his own spin on J-pop. Read More
Hip-hop is officially middle-aged, but its mortality is hardly in question. Half a century after the genre’s birth, the GRAMMY Museum celebrated the lovechild of funk and DJ culture with an expansive exhibit at its Los Angeles home base. Now, the Recording Academy is keeping the party going, sending the collection out on the road.
Getty ImagesFollowing D’Angelo’s death from pancreatic cancer on October 14 at age 51, streams of his music surged 796% with 16.1 million U.S. on-demand plays over the week of Oct. 10-16. The top hits among fans were “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” which accumulated 2.5 million plays during that span, followed by “Lady” (2.2 million) and “Brown Sugar” (1.9 million).... Read More
We know personal style is a journey (I’m looking at you, Tumblr years) and our series Hey, I Like Your Style! dives into the fashion psyche of our Read More
We know personal style is a journey (I’m looking at you, Tumblr years) and our series Hey, I Like Your Style! dives into the fashion psyche of our Read More
D'Angelo's passing brought out the best in what makes urban radio so important in celebrating someone who did so much for the format Read More
An analysis of 1,800 Spotify birth playlists reveals the songs parents choose for labor—and why music can calm, connect, and shape those first moments. Read More
In a room full of people, it’s hard to miss Sombr. The 20-year-old singer stands out among a crowd, with his curly black hair, angular face, and impressive height (6’5, it’s up for debate). His powerful, emotive voice has established him as a breakout star in the music industry. But it wasn’t just his voice... Read More