It’s Scott’s fourth No. 1 and Kid Cudi’s first. Travis Scott earns his fourth No. 1 – and Kid Cudi his first – on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart with “The Scotts,” which debuts atop the list dated May 9. “The Scotts,” credited to The Scotts, Travis Scott and Kid Cudi, bows at No. 1 with […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series might serve as the battleground for a potential heavyweight bout between Jay-Z and DMX. During an interview with Drink Champs on Wednesday (May 7), the question of who DMX would be interested in competing against in Verzuz came up. With no hesitation, The Darkman replied “Jay.” Bemused by his […]
After Megan Thee Stallion galloped her way inside the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Savage,” Meg doused fans with more heat when she teamed up with Major Lazer for the song’s latest remix. Drenched in electronic vibes, Megan’s edgy flow in combination with the vibrant dance sounds whipped by Major Lazer makes […]
On Wednesday (May 7), Meek Mill received the ultimate gift when his girlfriend Milan Harris delivered their first child on his 33rd birthday. “Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday! #thebestgift,” tweeted an overjoyed Meek. The couple received a heap of support from friends and family, as Harris thanked everyone on her Instagram […]
As national outrage grows over the alleged killing of 25-year-old jogger Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of a father and son in Brunswick, Georgia, artists including T.I., Common, Ciara, Jermaine Dupri, Justin Timberlake and many more have tweeted demanding justice in what some have described as a modern-day lynching. The anger has been flamed by […]
The virtual fest streams live on 88rising’s Twitter and YouTube accounts. Here’s why you should pay attention. As the music industry adjusts to a new normal of live stream concerts and virtual festivals, it’s worth keeping an eye on what 88rising is currently creating with their Asia Rising Forever fest. The record label/media collective has already […]
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Kraftwerk's 10 Best Songs: Staff Picks
Like only a select number of artists from the last century, it’s truly impossible to imagine modern music without Kraftwerk. Their metronomic, digitized and futuristic — yet still highly accessible — works of the ’70s and ’80s not only laid the groundwork for genres like synth-pop and techno, but they were also a foundational sample […]
For the latest edition of FRONTPAGE, we talked to the ever-radiant alt-pop queen Kali Uchis. Speaking to us on the day of the release of her new EP ‘TO FEEL ALIVE,’ we find her taking stock of a whirlwind project which reinvigorated her sense of artistry. A circular room with curtains pulled back reveals a […]
It’s been more than six months since Kanye West delivered his latest album, but unreleased tracks from Jesus Is King have recently made their way online. Virtually no details have been given regarding the songs — including the origin of the leak — but we do know that two of the tracks in “LA Monster” […]
50 Cent is known for his countless feuds, but there is one strained relationship that hits especially close to home for the celebrated rapper. In a recent interview, Fif addressed his estrangement from his eldest son, Marquise Jackson. To promote his new book titled Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter, 50 Cent joined XXL‘s Van Lathan for a conversation on Instagram Live. When asked about […]