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Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pooh Shiesty performs during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station on April 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pooh Shiesty confirmed on Apple Music’s “The Ebro Show” that his next project is coming soon. “FDO” is already generating buzz as his first release since prison, signaling a strong return to music. The track includes name-drops of Kendrick Lamar, Lil Durk and Bronny James, sparking early buzz. Rap fans won’t have to wait long for Pooh Shiesty’s first project since coming home from…
Image Image Credit Anna Webber / Stringer via Getty Images and Thaddaeus McAdams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Coi Leray attends the 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl Party and Justin Laboy backstage at Howard University on Oct. 18, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Justin Laboy and Coi Leray shared footage from their fishing trip in the Bahamas. Their recent getaway follows months of flirty exchanges, including a viral interview and Instagram captions. The duo’s chemistry has sparked buzz across social media, with fans eager to know what’s next. Justin Laboy has been taking notes. On…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Nelly, Murphy Lee and KyJuan of St. Lunatics perform onstage during the “Where The Party At Tour” at Lakewood Amphitheatre on Sept. 12, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The St. Lunatics are reuniting for their first new album after a 25-year hiatus. Metro Boomin, a St. Louis native, will executive produce the project. The collaboration bridges generations of Midwest Hip Hop talent. St. Lunatics fans rejoice. During a recent performance, Nelly revealed that the group will be delivering a new album in 2026 that…
Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images, Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, and Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake performs during Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2025, Summer Walker performs before the Chris Brown’s “Breezy Bowl XX Tour” on Aug. 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, The Weeknd performs during “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” on Aug. 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, and Coco Jones performs during 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U…
Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Mariah the Scientist performs during 2025 Lollapalooza Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Urban Decay’s new Tube Job Mascara campaign features Mariah the Scientist in a TikTok Shop-exclusive launch. The campaign’s “Lift Lab” theme draws on Mariah’s science background and stage persona. Mariah continues to expand her brand presence, following her recent SKIMS holiday campaign. Mariah the Scientist was a biology major at St. John’s University for three years, and although she dropped out to pursue music, the “Burning Blue” singer still knows a thing or two about…
Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images and Cole Burston / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ebro Darden at the Super Bowl LIX Pregame + Apple Music Halftime Show Press Conference, and Drake leaves after an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the LA Clippers in 2022 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ebro Darden revealed an alleged 3:30 a.m. DM from Drake that read “Die slower, p**sy.” The message followed the cancellation of “Ebro in the Morning” and ongoing tension between Drake and Hip Hop media. The incident highlights how personal and political tensions are…
Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Maury Povich visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Maury Povich says he would come out of retirement to mediate rap beefs using lie detector tests. The host specifically called out Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Drake and Kendrick Lamar as potential guests. His comments sparked buzz after his appearance on “Sherri,” where he pitched a prime time special. Maury Povich came to fame by putting familial drama on display for the entertainment of millions of viewers of…
Developer unAbleton has released Volture, a free distortion plugin for Windows, available in 64-bit VST3 format only. Volture is a stompbox-style distortion with a bright yellow GUI that clearly nods toward classic overdrive pedals like the SD-1. And the interface looks like it was designed for a guitarist’s pedalboard. But at the same time, the stickers and slightly playful design make it clear that this isn’t trying to be a serious guitar pedal emulation. The developer describes Volture primarily as a distortion for synths, and more specifically for 303-style basslines and acid sequences. That said, just like the Roland TB-303…
Introduction — Why Some Music Connects Instantly Some songs connect in the first few seconds. Others never quite land — even if they’re well-produced. Instant connection doesn’t come from complexity, perfection, or expensive gear. It comes from clarity, emotion, and human alignment. Across every genre, culture, and era, the music that connects fastest balances six core elements. When these are working together, listeners feel the song before they think about it. Quick Summary 👉 Music people instantly connect with balances rhythm (the body), melody (the voice), harmony (the emotion), lyrics (the meaning), instrumentation (the color), and song structure (the…
2025 has been an incredible year for free orchestral instruments. Whatever the reason you have to use orchestral plugins (producing music in a bedroom studio, writing cinematic scores, working on game audio, or designing experimental textures), this year was fantastic for building an orchestral toolkit without spending a cent. We’ve seen everything from full symphony orchestras, like the one from Spitfire Audio, to chamber strings, experimental hybrid instruments, cinematic hits, and modular orchestral engines. More importantly, these aren’t “lite” demos or worthless freebies. Many of the orchestral instruments released in 2025 deliver absolutely great sound and professional workflows that comfortably…