About a decade ago, outlets like The New York Times wrote pieces like these, highlighting the rise of home recording made possible by increasing access to affordable gear. The first RPM Challenge was held in 2006, heavily dependent on the mix of four track tape recorders and cheap computer input devices available then. Not too long after that, we got
Ludacris speaks during ‘Dear Mama’ on May 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty) Ludacris has been a seminal figure in pop culture for the past two decades. Whether through his music, his business ventures, or his film career, the entertainer, born Christopher Bridges, continues to find success seemingly wherever he turns. Tonight, Ludacris co-hosted the 2017
FROM BBC Chris Cornell’s death is being investigated as a possible suicide, Detroit Police have told the BBC. The singer died at the age of 52 after a concert in Detroit on Wednesday evening, his representatives announced. In a statement, Cornell’s representative Brian Bumbery said his death was “sudden and unexpected”. It also said the family would be working closely
Few executives are more qualified to mine talent than Simon Cowell. The X-Factor creator and former American Idol judge has had a staggering track record of discoveries that includes One Direction, Fifth Harmony and Little Mix— some of the most popular musical acts of the past decade. Now, Cowell appears to be returning back to well a forth time with
Kanye West and Donda West attend a book signing for her book “Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar” on May 9, 2007. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty} Hip Hop has long had a reputation for being tough on women. Whether through violence or misogynistic lyrics, emcees are not the first that come to mind when thinking
Ava Van Rose has been thrust into the spotlight as of late, as she’s been revealed that she accompanied hip-hop superstar Drake on his Boy Meets World Tour earlier this year. According to Rose, Drake reached out to her on social media, and the whirlwind of events that followed over the next six weeks included various cities, celebrities, and even
Camila Cabello performs the Jingle Ball on December 9, 2016 in New York, New York. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty) Camila Cabello is approaching a crucial point in her music career. A little more than a year after she parted ways with the girl group Fifth Harmony, she has announced her debut solo album, complete with a single release date and
Over the past few years, Tyga’s music career has taken a backseat to his personal life, whether it be with his baby mama Blac Chyna or, most notably, his ex-girlfriend Kylie Jenner. Now, however, it seems as though the Young Money emcee has dusted off his verbal skills and taken aim at Jenner in a new freestyle. Tyga (born Michael
Bryson Tiller performs onstage the Daytime Village on September 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty) Bryson Tiller is back. After the release of his breakthrough album Trapsoul in 2015, Tiller became a standout in the R&B genre for his introspective lyrics, syrupy production, and stylistic comparisons to artists like Drake and The Weeknd. Now, after months
Harry Styles‘ solo debut is almost upon us. While the last few months have been spent analyzing interviews, delving into the lyrics of each single, and attempting to figure out which musical styles (no pun intended) that Styles will be attempting, his self-titled album will finally be released later this week Friday, May 12th. It is currently available for pre-order
