Waka Flocka Flame Aka “Flockaveli”
Malphurs was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City. His family eventually settled in Riverdale, Georgia. His mother, Debra...
SZA – The Sophomore Outing Shows A New Side To Her Music
In 2017, Ctrl—a 14-track project rife with songs about love, sex, self-doubt, and heartbreak—became one of the most influential albums...
Rihanna Remains A Hypnotic Presence
Rihanna spent the first decade of her career uniting pop, rap, R&B, and EDM audiences under her ever-expanding umbrella-ella-ella. But...
Just Like All Of America – Rappers Are Victims Of An Epidemic Of Gun Violence
Add the name of Takeoff, a member of the popular rap trio Migos, to the ever-growing list of rappers, recent...
Mario – Making An Album Is Like Giving Birth To Something
Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), known mononymously as Mario, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and model....
Anuel AA – I Went Through Hell And Back—And That’s How I Found This Concept
“For me, it’s the result of a lot of work, dedication, and a lot of big accomplishments,” Anuel AA tells...
Why Problem Music Isn’t Really A Problem And Getting A Bad Rap
The experience of music making and listening is foundational in every observed culture and society, producing extraordinary effects on thoughts,...
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...
Charli XCX – One Of The Hottest Pop Stars Of The Moment
She was about to release a highly anticipated album in the spring of 2020 when, well, a mega tragic event...
Def Leppard – Guitarist Phil Collen Talks Through Each Track On Their 12th album
If it wasn’t obvious, the title of Def Leppard’s 12th album—which steals a lyric from T. Rex’s 1971 glam-rock hit...