Disco Ain’t Dead: How Beyoncé Resurrected Dance Music And Its Queer History For Renaissance
If you felt the world stop turning for a moment in July, it’s because Beyoncé dropped her new album, Renaissance....
Hip-Hop’s Obsession With Combat Imagery Is About More Than Violence
On Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em, legendary New York MC Rakim proclaims: “I’m the arsenal, I got artillery, lyrics are...
The Rise And Rise Of Harry Styles: How Did The Former Boyband Member Become The Biggest Name In Pop?
You’ve probably heard the name Harry Styles. He is the current “real big thing” in popular music. But how did...
CNCO – The Pop Star Quartet Sounds Larger Than Life On Their Farewell Album
As proven repeatedly with hits like “Reggaetón Lento” and “De Cero,” CNCO dutifully manifests the contemporary sounds of pop music...
Flo Milli – The Alabama Spitter Has A Question For Middling MCs.
Mobile, Alabama-hailing MC Flo Milli was here for any and all of the smoke upon release of her 2020 debut...
Known Professionally As Doechii
Jaylah Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii (previously known as Iamdoechii), is an American rapper. After releasing her debut EP, Oh...
Doja Cat – Her Third Album Is A Luminous Snapshot Of Pop Music’s Multitudes
Pop music is, by design, kaleidoscopic, and Doja Cat's third album takes full advantage of its fluidity. Planet Her is...
Beyoncé – Release, Freedom, And Escape: The Queen Kicks Off The RENAISSANCE Era
Unique, strong, and sexy—that’s how Beyoncé wants you to feel while listening to RENAISSANCE. Crafted during the grips of the...
Lizzo – “I Turn My Pain Into Profit.” Read The Interview And Hear The Album In Spatial
At this point, Lizzo needs no introduction. The endlessly witty, playfully braggadocious, and proudly plus-size powerhouse has been pocketing Grammys...
Roe v. Rap: Hip-Hop Artists Have Long Wrestled With Reproductive Rights
Hip-hop culture is often recognized as being born on Aug. 11, 1973. That was about seven months after Roe v....