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Even the best singers can drift slightly off pitch during a recording. That’s where vocal tuning and pitch correction come in. These tools help polish performances, ensuring every note fits perfectly within the mix while keeping the emotion and tone intact. In modern music production, tuning is not just for fixing mistakes. It’s also a creative tool that helps producers shape the sound of a record. From subtle adjustments that keep vocals natural to more stylized effects heard in pop and hip-hop, understanding how to use pitch correction effectively is a key part of becoming a professional producer or engineer.…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams/Contributor via Getty Images and Maury Phillips/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug and Kevin McCall Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kevin McCall opened up about using EBT and called out Chris Brown over unpaid royalties during a viral podcast appearance. Young Thug publicly offered to give McCall the $25,000, calling Brown a “real one” and urging McCall to reach out. Brown appeared to respond indirectly on Instagram, hinting at unresolved tension between the two artists. Young Thug decided to step in to show support for fellow artist Kevin McCall after the singer admitted to…
Image Image Credit chuchart duangdaw/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Audio mixer console in the studio Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Jacobdior’s mixes and mashups — particularly a rework of Total’s “Kissin’ You” — caught Megan Thee Stallion’s attention for a forthcoming single. Beyoncé utilized a couple of his creations for her “Cowboy Carter Tour” earlier this year. Jacobdior’s has also been headlining DJ parties from Brooklyn to Chicago. Megan Thee Stallion’s comeback era is set to begin this Friday (Oct. 24) with “LOVER GIRL,” a romantic new single built around a sample of Total’s 1996 classic “Kissin’ You.” The…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Maury Phillips / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Chris Brown attends Doo-Wop All R&B Soul Music Presents Breezy Bowl XX Official Tour Afterparty Hosted by Chris Brown and Kevin McCall attends “Young Legend Nights” Performance Series hosted by Sean Young & YLE at Avalon Hollywood Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chris Brown appeared to responded to Kevin McCall’s financial struggles after a tearful $25K request. McCall revealed he is on EBT and asked Brown for help during a “Back On Figg” interview. Young Thug offered to help McCall,…
Image Image Credit MICHAEL TRAN / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kehlani at the 51st annual American Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Folded Homage Pack includes remixes with R&B icons like Toni Braxton, Brandy and JoJo. The flyer ties into Kehlani’s “Nini’s Fluff & Fold” theme from the music video. Kehlani is submitting “Folded” for Grammy consideration and previewing their 2026 album. Kehlani has one of the hottest R&B singles in the world right now. On Wednesday (Oct. 22), the singer revealed that “Folded” will be getting a special Homage Pack, which, as the name suggests,…
Image Image Credit Shoja Lak / Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Yeat performs during Day 1 of the 2025 Ruisrock Festival and Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” 2022 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Yeat reflected on how Drake’s mentorship helped him grow as an artist and professional. Their collaborations, including “IDGAF” and “DOG HOUSE,” reflect a growing creative bond. Yeat’s forthcoming album, A DANGEROUS LYFE, may show the influence of Drake’s mentorship. Yeat is forever grateful for Drake. On Wednesday (Oct. 22), the “Talk” rapper…
Image Image Credit Gary Gershoff/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Finesse2tymes at SiriusXM Studios in New York Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Finesse2tymes was previously arrested in Harris County, Texas, on multiple drug and firearm-related charges. On Instagram, he shared a bold message about loyalty and growth next to his mugshot. The rapper also used the social media post to tease new music. Finesse2tymes has broken his silence following his recent arrest in Texas. The Memphis rapper, who was booked earlier this week in Harris County on eight charges, including drug possession and evidence tampering, took to Instagram on Wednesday…
Image Image Credit Monica Schipper/Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Soulja Boy and Kandi Burruss Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Charlie Rocket accused Soulja Boy of spitting on food during a past hotel shoot, sparking backlash. The rapper responded with a profanity-filled livestream and threatened legal action. Kandi Burruss replied on X, inviting Soulja Boy to “pull up” and speak on it directly. Kandi Burruss and Soulja Boy are the latest public figures caught in a heated social media exchange. The tension began after an episode of Burruss’ “Speak On It” podcast featured Charlie…
Image Image Credit Astrida Valigorsky / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion performs during the Hot Girl Summer Tour at Target Center on May 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion’s forthcoming single samples Total’s “Kissin’ You” and drops on Friday (Oct. 24). She has teased the track for weeks through social media clips. “LOVER GIRL” arrives just ahead of her annual Hottieween event. Megan Thee Stallion is giving the Hotties plenty to look forward to in October. On Tuesday (Oct. 21), the Houston rapper announced that her forthcoming single, “LOVER…
Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo at the Christian Siriano fashion show as part of Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The lawsuit claims Lizzo’s unreleased song sampled “Win or Lose (We Tried)” without permission. The snippets gained attention for referencing Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle “Great Jeans” advertisement. Lizzo’s team says the song was never released or monetized, but the GRC Trust is still seeking lost profits. Lizzo is being sued over an unreleased song. The GRC Trust filed a copyright infringement suit against the rapper regarding…