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Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Warner Bros. TV / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fridayy performs during Buju Banton’s The Overcomer Tour at State Farm Arena on Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia and Mariah The Scientist appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing Oct. 14, 2025 in Burbank, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The six-track EP includes a standout collaboration with Mariah The Scientist. The project continues Fridayy’s emotional R&B style, blending spiritual themes with genre-bending production. Fridayy addressed feeling overlooked in R&B ahead of the EP’s release. Fridayy is after…
Image Image Credit Aaron J. Thornton / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kehlani performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 at Piedmont Park on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kehlani’s features reflect a deep understanding of R&B’s past and future, blending eras with ease. They’ve worked with artists like Eminem, Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, and Ty Dolla $ign throughout the years. Whether on a drill beat or a slow jam, Kehlani’s vocal chemistry consistently elevates every track. There’s no such thing as a bad Kehlani song, at least in our book. The R&B singer-songwriter…
Image Image Credit Allen Berezovsky / Contributor via Getty Images, Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images, and Mark Blinch / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena, CoCo Jones attends the a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, Rapper GloRilla stands courtside as the Toronto Raptors play the Indiana Pacers during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: These rap and…
Image Image Alt Cash Cobain at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cash Cobain says using AI to create full songs is unfair and undermines real artistry. He supports limited AI use for enhancement but draws the line at full song generation. The producer was surprised to learn AI artists are already charting on Billboard. Cash Cobain isn’t holding back when it comes to the rise of AI in music. The Bronx hitmaker pulled up to Billboard’s 2025 No. 1s Livestream on Tuesday…
Image Image Credit Warner Bros. TV / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt SZA appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing March 21, 2025 in Burbank, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: SZA criticized the Donald Trump administration for using her “Big Boys” in a pro-ICE video without her consent. The White House’s response sparked further backlash from social media. Other artists like Doechii and Kehlani have also spoken out against ICE and government overreach in recent months. A representative for the White House has responded after SZA called them out over their “evil” and “boring” pro-ICE ad. On Tuesday…
Image Image Credit Allen Berezovsky / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Blue Ivy Carter and JAY-Z made a stylish appearance at the Lakers vs. Spurs NBA Cup game in Los Angeles. Social media lit up with reactions to Blue Ivy’s outfit and her resemblance to Beyoncé. The sighting adds to Blue Ivy’s growing list of 2025 public moments, including her “Cowboy Carter Tour” performances. Just like her mom, Blue Ivy Carter commands every…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fridayy performs during 2024 ONE Music Festival at Piedmont Park on October 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgi Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fridayy received a 2026 Grammy nomination for “Proud Of Me” in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. He is using the moment to speak out about genre labels and how he’s often excluded from R&B conversations. A new project, possibly titled Everybody Got Somebody, is set to drop on Friday (Dec. 12). Fridayy feels left out of the R&B conversation. Coming off the heels of “Proud…
It’s that time of year again, when you’re going to hear some of the cheesiest music ever recorded, whether you like it or not. With that in mind, Somerville Sounds released Christmas Percussion for all the free sleigh bells you can handle! Christmas is a time of year when everyone gets a free pass to be a little cheesy because the music almost exclusively prioritizes atmosphere over artistic merit. Although there are some excellent Christmas songs and albums, I even like some of the cheesier stuff, and I’m not too proud to admit it. If there’s a sound that embodies…
Image Image Credit Leon Bennett / Stringer via Getty Images, Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images, and Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Josh Levi attends Paramount Pictures’ “Bob Marley: One Love” premiere at Regency Village Theatre, Monaleo at the Spotify Best New Artist Party held at Paramount Studios on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, and BigXthaPlug attends the 2025 CMA Awards at Music City Center Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Texas continues to produce genre-blending artists across Hip Hop and R&B, from global icons to underground standouts. Cities like Dallas and Houston have…
Introduction — The Three Forces Behind Every Great Track Every powerful piece of music — from cinematic scores to club bangers — carries three core qualities: These ideas come from ancient rhetoric, but they apply perfectly to modern music production. When all three are present, a song feels undeniable — coherent, moving, and true. Quick Summary 👉 Ethos shapes the identity of your music, Pathos shapes the emotional impact, and Logos shapes the structure and clarity. Balance all three for powerful, memorable productions. The Zen Producer: Mastering Calm in the Chaos 🧘♂️ Meaning Ethos is your character, your…