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Image Image Credit Billboard/Contributor via Getty Images and Angela Weiss/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B and BIA Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s “Pretty & Petty” responds to BIA’s “SUE MEEE?” with pointed lyrics and personal rebuttals. She told “The Breakfast Club” that BIA’s mention of her kids was a breaking point. Cardi also addresses cheating rumors she believes BIA helped fuel during her marriage to Offset. Cardi B is never one to hold back, and her long-anticipated sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?, proves it once again. The Bronx rapper used one track, “Pretty & Petty,”…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?, features 23 tracks that blend disses, vulnerability, and Latin-pop flair. Lyrics aimed at BIA, Offset, and others show Cardi B reclaiming her narrative through raw storytelling. Collaborations with major artists and genre-blending production elevate the album’s replay value. The seven-year wait is finally over. On Friday (Sept. 19) at midnight, Cardi B released her sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA? The 23-song effort arrived with features…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and NBC / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kehlani at the 2025 BET Awards and Cardi B at The Tonight Show Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kehlani shared behind-the-scenes moments from the video shoot, calling Cardi B a “f**kin’ powerhouse.” The two artists previously worked together on “Ring” in 2018, making this a full-circle moment. Fans are celebrating the reunion on “Safe,” a standout track from Cardi B’s new album. Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore effort, AM I THE DRAMA?, arrived at midnight (Sept. 19). Alongside it came the visual…

Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Destroy Lonely at Rolling Loud California 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The mixtape includes 18 tracks with production from Cxdy, Lil 88, and Bhristo, plus a Ken Carson feature. Fans are praising the nostalgic sound and calling it Destroy Lonely’s best work yet. The project marks a return to the Broken Hearts series after nearly five years. Destroy Lonely is back to breaking hearts with his newest release. On Friday (Sept. 19), he dropped his long-awaited ᐸ/3³, which features a lone guest appearance from frequent collaborator Ken…

Image Image Credit L. Busacca / Contributor via Getty Images and TheStewartofNY / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt 21 Savage at 2024 TIME 100 dinner and Latto at 2025 MTV VMAs Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 21 Savage’s new verse on Hunxho’s “If Only” includes a cheetah print lyric that fans link to Latto. Latto’s fashion choices and past interviews have added to the speculation. Neither artist have confirmed the rumors, leaving fans to interpret the clues themselves. Social media is still convinced that 21 Savage and Latto are an item. On Friday (Sept. 19), the London-born rapper appeared…

Finally, what’s the most impactful piece of production advice you’ve ever received from a mentor or just learned on your own? If I had some advice to give, it would be to focus on dynamics in the tracks you produce. It’s not just about making the track as loud as possible. Some elements need to stand out, and Transient Master is perfect for that, no matter the style of music. It adds depth where it’s needed. From experience, an idea is never great right from the start. You have to work on the idea, choose the right sounds, mix the…

Sidechain compression is one of the most recognisable techniques in modern music production. It is the secret behind the “pumping” effect you often hear in electronic dance music, where the kick drum cuts through clearly while other elements duck in volume to make space. Beyond EDM, sidechain compression is also used in hip hop, pop, and even film scoring to keep mixes clear and dynamic.  For beginner producers, learning how to use sidechain compression is a game changer. It not only helps prevent clashes between instruments in the low end but also adds groove and energy to your track. The…

Signal Perspective has released Pyrite, a free preamp saturation and dynamics plugin for Windows and macOS. If you’ve been following the BPB news section, you’ll recognize the name Signal Perspective from our articles about Trailbender and the Grindbox MK2. Those plugins set a high bar for freeware plugins, and Pyrite continues that tradition with a flexible preamp simulation packed in a striking red GUI. Pyrite’s design instantly reminded me of the old (but still one of my favorites!) Charlatan synth. It has black knobs on a vivid Ferrari-red background, which is definitely high contrast but at the same time not…

The Infinite Crate (Alpha) is a VST plugin that integrates Lyria RealTime directly into your DAW, eliminating barriers to interactively create, control, and perform music in real-time. If you haven’t heard of Lyria RealTime, it’s an experimental AI model that produces instrumental music in real time. It creates music based on dynamic prompts and configuration commands, allowing users to control and direct various aspects of the music. Developers can access Lyria RealTime via Google’s Gemini API. The Infinite Crate is an experimental plugin that enables music-makers to access Lyria RealTime directly within their preferred DAW. Upon installing and loading The…

Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Mac Miller performs onstage at the 3rd Annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Mac Miller’s estate released a short film to honor the legacy of GO:OD AM on its 10th anniversary. The film features rare behind-the-scenes footage and commentary from close collaborators. GO:OD AM marked Miller’s major label debut and a creative shift toward a more confident sound. Time really does fly! On Thursday (Sept. 18), Mac Miller’s third studio album, GO:OD AM, officially turned 10. To celebrate, the late rapper’s estate released a…