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Tag: Music
RM’s Indigo is a lyrical masterpiece
The BTS member describes his internal struggles about his identity on his solo debut album
New biography sheds light on J Dilla, the man who forever influenced the hip-hop world.
The late James Dewitt’s specific way of programming his MPC 3000 led him to invent a new way of producing beats, and become one of the most critical producers in hip-hop.
8forty writers pick the best songs of 2022
All the best songs of the year, as decided by 8forty
The Chili Peppers’s latest album, “Unlimited Love,” is a refreshing sound with melodic and rhythmic tracks.
The recent Rock Hall of Fame inductees new studio album features their old guitarist John Frusciante, bringing back their classic sound from the 90s.
The album that killed Britpop
Oasis’s drug-fueled disaster, Be Here Now, ran a booming genre straight into the ground.
Heavy Metal has had a negative reputation for years. We should put an end to the stereotype surrounding those who listen to the music.
Psychologists have concluded that heavy metal music may not be as harmful as many adults believe. It can actually be good for when you are upset.
Dark and Gloomy, “21 Century Vampire” Lil Huddy’s introductory track is one to listen to
“I’m not afraid to die, I’ll make you boyfriend cry.”
Sabrina Carpenter responds to “Driver’s License” with a track of her own
“You can try to get under my skin, while he’s on mine.”
The world’s biggest girl group is Blackpink
Four Voices, Four Girls, who made history and dominated the Korean music industry.
17-year-old rapper Lil Tecca has big plans
He started rapping diss tracks over Xbox. Now the youngster has found world wide success.
KSI has entertained hundreds of millions of people around the world and has made himself a fortune doing so
The entertainer took a gamble by dropping school to pursue YouTube but it paid off immensely.
Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, released in 2010 remains the best hip hop album of the decade
After the release of the album many people stopped hating him — or at least made a distinction between his music and Kanye as a person — and he was once again at the top of the rap game.
Harry Styles’ new album Fine Line is full of experimentation, from genres to drugs to sexuality
The former One Direction star’s sophomore album is another stop on his way to figuring out how to express himself in all forms
Juice WRLD Is One Of the Hottest Young Rappers Right now
With his rapid growth on the charts, this upcoming prospect has shown the world that he is comparable to some of the biggest names in the industry.
The lonely American Teen: Khalid releases his new album Free Spirit.
The talented singer strikes again with his second studio album about the coming of age, love and how fame sucks.
Does music help with concentration? That depends
There are certain situations in which music may help people study, but it isn’t always helpful and can often do more harm than good.
Harverd Dropout shows Lil Pump is still having the most fun
There can only be one Lil Pump and it isn’t you, but he’ll bring you along for the ride.
Streaming music is starving artists
Big labels made billions last year through streaming, but artists are seeing only a tiny fraction of that revenue.
After 5-years the Jonas Brothers are back and showing growth
By participating together in a documentary about their lives as soloists, the Jonas Brothers rebuilt their relationship together and found an old spark they wanted to relight.
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