Pusha T Broke Through In The ’00s
Terrence LeVarr Thornton, better known by his stage name Pusha T, is an American rapper, songwriter and record executive. Born...
7 Essential Listens To Celebrate Hip-Hop At 50 Widespread Influence
Hip-hop at 50: 7 essential listens to celebrate rap’s widespread influence. On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool...
We Should Take Them K-Pop Fans Seriously — They Are Creative, Dedicated And Social
K-pop fans are creative, dedicated and social - we should take them seriously. The phenomenal success of K-pop (Korean pop...
Selena’s First Album In Four Years Turns Growing Pains Into Pop Gold
After her last album, Revival, the superstar weathered a rocky four years during which her love life and personal health...
Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled,” The Headline Track On Today’s Hits
The headline track on Today’s Hits this week is Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled,” a Midnights highlight on which the singer-songwriter announces...
He Changed The Music Industry And It’s Time Chief Keef Gets The Credit He Deserves
Jabari Evans, University of South Carolina Before he was arrested in December 2011, Chief Keef was a 16-year-old budding rap...
Farruko Showcases His Broad Appeal On This Supersized Outing
Throughout his career, Farruko has always found a way to stay ahead of the curve. That musical creativity and intuitive...
Why John Lennon’s Ode To Humanism Still Resonates At 50
Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College Fifty years ago, John Lennon released one of the most beautiful, inspirational and catchy pop anthems...
Black Lives Matter protests, continuing a tradition that dates back to the blues: Hip-hop is the playlist
The sound of Public Enemy’s 1989 song “Fight the Power” blared as face-masked protesters in Washington, D.C. broke into a...
Ricky Powell Photographer Who Documented Popular Hip Hop, Punk Rock, Graffiti Including Pop Art Dies At 59
Powell was born on November 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City. His mother Ruth Powell was a school teacher...