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Image Image Credit Cole Burston / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake and LeBron James talk after an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: LeBron James says there is “always love” between him and Drake, despite being in “different places” right now. Drake appeared to respond to James’ support of Kendrick Lamar with a lyric and tattoo change. The evolving tension highlights how Hip Hop rivalries can impact long-standing friendships in the public eye. Even though they’re admittedly in “different places right now,” LeBron James says he’ll always have…
Image Image Credit Elsa / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B and Stefon Diggs after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B revealed her pregnancy with Stefon Diggs during a “CBS Mornings” interview. Diggs hinted online at wanting a baby boy and choosing a Spanish name. A separate paternity suit involving Diggs adds complexity to the situation. Cardi B is getting most of the attention, but there is another side to the parenthood equation. Stefon Diggs, the father to…
Image Image Credit Mike Coppola / Staff via Getty Images and Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Doja Cat at the 2025 VMAs and Bad Bunny performing at State Farm Arena Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Doja Cat will make her “Saturday Night Live” debut as the musical guest for the show’s Season 51 premiere on Oct. 4. Bad Bunny is also set to return as a host, marking his third appearance on the show. Sabrina Carpenter will host and perform on Oct. 18, showcasing her versatility and rising star power. The Season 51 premiere of “Saturday…
Randomness and happy accidents are everything to me. Most of my process is about stumbling through the dark until I hear something that catches me, and then I chase that. I don’t build my own Reaktor ensembles anymore like I used to, but what I do now is build complex Ableton racks that function almost like modular systems. I layer Reaktor instruments, Guitar Rig, and other effects into a single note-triggered setup that spits out unpredictable results. The computers are fast enough now that I can go fully overkill with sound design. Another thing I rely on is layering instruments…
Image Image Credit John Nacion / Contributor via Getty Images, Arturo Holmes / Staff via Getty Images, and Image Alt Consequence at NYLON Nights: NYFW x Paris Hilton “Infinite Icon” Album Release Party, Kid Cudi attends Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere, and Kanye West attends the Fast Company Innovation Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kid Cudi sent a cease-and-desist to Consequence after being blamed for Kanye West’s hospitalization and a failed Drake collab. Cudi denied all allegations, calling them “disturbing” and threatening legal action if not retracted. Consequence responded with a cryptic post referencing an “apology tour”…
Image Image Credit Claude Yao Sahi/Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kranium attends 2025 Caribbean Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kranium publicly rejected his Caribbean Music Award after being told it was given to him by mistake. The organizers admitted to a “human error” and offered a slightly different award, which Kranium declined. The fallout has raised questions about artist recognition and accountability. Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer Kranium has a beef with the Caribbean Music Awards. According to the “Nobody Has to Know” artist, he was unceremoniously told that he was given an award…
Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Skip Marley performs during Weekend 2 – Day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The “In Our Sight” music video was filmed in Jamaica and channels a message of unity and perseverance. The track samples Al Green’s “Love and Happiness,” connecting reggae’s past and present through Dennis Brown’s influence. Skip Marley and Def Jam Recordings’ Kardinal Offishall both emphasize the song’s intent to inspire strength and generational connection. Skip Marley is carrying his family’s reggae legacy forward one record…
Image Image Credit River Callaway / Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at REVOLVE Festival 2025 and Young Thug at 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy will not interfere with her “Little Miss Drama Tour.” Young Thug delayed his UY SCUTI album to avoid competing with Cardi B’s release. Their public exchange reflects a shift toward collaboration over competition in Hip Hop. For fans worried that Cardi B’s fourth pregnancy might mean Invasion of Privacy tour cancellations all over again, she’s…
AmpliTube is back with one of its more enjoyable giveaways! AmpliTube 5 CS is the free version of their AmpliTube 5 guitar and bass workstation. This September, you can get three premium rack effects free of charge! The offer is meant for new users, but fear not. We have a trick here at BPB for those of you who already own AmpliTube! To score the freebies as an existing user, try opening the IK Multimedia Product Manager, unauthorize AmpliTube 5 CS, and then re-authorize it. Clicking on ‘refresh your purchases’ can also help here. BPB readers report that this method…
A great producer does more than make things sound clean—they tell a story with every track. Through arrangement, space, dynamics, and sound choices, producers guide listeners on an emotional journey. Step 1: Story in Sound Every song has a feel, a beginning, middle, and end—even if it isn’t obvious. A beat drop, a verse, a bridge, a chorus—they all work like scenes in a movie. As a producer, you set the pace, shape the atmosphere, and build emotional tension. Songwriting and Beatmaking: How to Create Movement in Your Songs 🎢 Step 2: How Producers Tell Stories …