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Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Teyana Taylor attends her “Escape Room” Signing & Release Event at DBS Sounds on August 24, 2025 in Riverdale, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Taylor was found in contempt of court for violating a gag order. She addressed the ruling on “The Breakfast Club,” calling the payment the “best lil coin I ever spent.” The fine stemmed from an Instagram Live where she denied taking Shumpert’s money and spoke publicly about their split. Teyana Taylor is moving on. The R&B singer recently opened up about her divorce…

Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images, Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images, and Phillip Faraone / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ravyn Lenae at Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty, MOLIY at 2025 BET Awards, PinkPantheress at Variety Power of Young Hollywood party 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 2025 playlist leans into softer, more introspective sounds that span multiple genres. Ravyn Lenae, MOLIY, and PinkPantheress are among the standout artists shaping this year’s summer vibe. Despite low energy levels overall, Hip Hop still made its mark, with tracks from Drake, Lil Tecca, and BigXthaPlug.…

Learn how to get pro vocals with radio-ready gloss and detail. The Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip is one of the most widely utilized pieces of outboard gear in all of modern hip-hip, pop and R&B. Its signature warm saturation, transparent compression, and powerful EQ make it an industry favorite. From Jay-Z to Beyoncé, it can be heard across countless genre defining records. Join Universal Audio’s Matt Peterson as he shows you how to get classic lead vocal sounds with this modern classic.   Control Overview The Avalon’s controls are split into three distinct sections. First is the preamp. It…

Mastering The Mix has introduced a new audio plugin co-created with David Guetta and Nicky Romero. Faster Master is designed to give you professional-quality masters in just a few clicks.FASTER MASTER analyzes your song and delivers 10 custom-tailored presets that give you a professional starting point. Pick the vibe that fits best, then fine-tune the details to make it your own.Every adjustment is automatically level-matched, so you hear the real impact of your changes without being fooled by volume differences, leading to more confident, pro-level decisions.Faster Master featuresInstant Smart Presets: Analyzes your track and delivers 10 custom-tailored mastering presets that…

Image Image Credit Mindy Small / Stringer via Getty Images and Joe Maher / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Kai Cenat at the 2025 AMA Awards and Michael B. Jordan at “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Global Premiere in Leicester Square Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Michael B. Jordan makes a surprise cameo in Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” trailer, adding star power to the Twitch event. Cenat is aiming to hit one million Twitch subscribers during the 30-day livestream, a record-breaking goal. The trailer blends action, humor, and celebrity cameos, setting the tone for a high-production Twitch marathon.…

Image Image Credit Maya Dehlin Spach / Staff via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Naomi Sharon at Billboard Women in Music Awards 2025 and Drake performing Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Drake DM’d Naomi Sharon to hear more of her music, and within hours he was trying to get her on the phone to talk business. She transitioned from musical theater to R&B, performing in The Lion King and The Tina Turner Musical. Her OVO debut project, Obsidian, dropped in October 2023, marking her official entry into the R&B scene. OVO’s first lady,…

Image Image Credit Cole Burston / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Drake leaves the court following the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena on January 13, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake leads Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Artists of the 21st Century list with 30 No. 1 songs and 15 No. 1 albums. Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Lil Wayne are some of the other stars who made the list. The ranking reflects how streaming and cultural shifts have redefined chart success in Hip Hop and R&B. From…

Acustica Audio has introduced its new all-in-one plugin suite which brings stereo and dynamics together in a fast, musical, and incredibly powerful workflow.Whether you’re widening vocals, sculpting low-end punch, or mastering your mix for today’s streaming sound, OAK aims to deliver tight mono bass, immersive width, and smooth multiband control in seconds.Unlock the full potential of your mix with OAK, a powerful suite of four advanced plugins—OAK One, OAK OTT, OAK OTT Live and the combined OAK module—Built for producers, sound designers, and mix engineers, OAK transforms ordinary tracks into immersive, professional-grade productions, delivering surgical precision, creative freedom, and next-level…

This summer, we had the absolute pleasure of teaming up with We Out Here Festival – a celebration of music, culture, and community that brings together some of the most exciting artists and creatives from around the world. Set in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside from August 15-18, We Out Here is more than just a festival. It’s a space for discovery, connection, and creativity – whether you’re dancing through late-night sets, stumbling across your new favourite artist, or soaking up wisdom at the Knowledge Tent. That’s where pointblank came in. A Taste of pointblank in the Fields Across…

VST Alarm has launched a limited time sale on a sound pack for Arturia’s Analog Lab virtual instrument. The Phantom Love Melody Toolkit is offered at an 87% discount for the next few weeks.Phantom Love is a melody tool kit with everything you need to elevate your sample making to unseen heights. With 500 presets, oneshots, loops and phrases, this pack makes it easy to quickly craft vibey, evocative samples for contemporary R&B and hiphop.Every effort has also been made to aid your workflow. Loops are time-stretched, all keys and BPMs are labelled and chords/bass MIDIs have been included for…