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R&B

From TikTok to the Top 40: How Viral Songs Take Over

Scroll, tap, laugh, share and suddenly a hook is stuck in your head for days. Short-form video platforms turned micro-moments into a major engine for music discovery. A single soundbite can spark dance challenges, meme edits, and reaction chains that rack up millions of plays long before a song ever touches radio. But turning viral heat into a lasting hit isn't automatic. It takes smart timing, strong records, and real-world translation. Why do tiny clips travel so far? Because they […]

todayOctober 15, 2025

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R&B

The Rise of Female Voices in Hip Hop and R&B

Turn on any chart show or open any new-release playlist and you'll hear it immediately: women are not just present in Hip Hop and R&B they are leading. It's visible in festival headliners, brand partnerships, Billboard debuts, and the sonic signatures shaping the culture. The rise isn't a trend; it's a rebalancing powered by talent, entrepreneurship, and fearless storytelling. Part of the shift is creative freedom. Women across the spectrum rappers, singers, writer-producers are redefining what subject matter belongs on […]

todayOctober 15, 2025

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Hip Hop

The Evolution of the Top 40: How Streaming Changed the Sound of Radio

There was a time when the weekly countdown arrived like a postcard from the music industry: carefully stamped and curated, delivered with predictability. Today, the Top 40 is a live conversation between listeners, algorithms, and tastemakers. Streaming transformed not only how people discover songs, but how songs are produced, promoted, and programmed on radio. The result is a faster, more social, and more global chart ecosystem and online stations are at the center of the action. The most obvious shift […]

todayOctober 15, 2025

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Hip Hop

Behind the Beat: How Producers Create the Sound of 2025

Ask ten artists what turned a good song into a great one and most will point at the beat. The producer’s fingerprint is everywhere: in the knock of the kick, the swing of the hi-hats, the spaciness of the synths, the warmth of the bass, the way a chorus blooms exactly when your brain wants it to. In 2025, hit production blends intuition and engineering, tradition and tech, global rhythm and local accent — all sculpted for instant impact on […]

todayOctober 15, 2025

R&B

UNCF Mourns the Loss of R&B Grammy-Award Winning Singer, D’Angelo

Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of D’Angelo, an extraordinary artist whose music transcended boundaries and inspired millions of fans. His unique voice and profound artistry brought joy and reflection to many, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. At UNCF, we honor D’Angelo not only for his talent but also for his commitment to uplifting the Black community and supporting education. His legacy will continue to […]

todayOctober 15, 2025

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R&B legend D’Angelo dies at 51

D’Angelo collaborated with other artists such as Lauryn Hill on the love ballad “Nothing Even Matters,” Jay-Z on “I Want You Forever” and Angie Stone on “Everyday.” Read More

todayOctober 15, 2025

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