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Image Image Credit Thaddaeus McAdams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the “AM I THE DRAMA?” meet and greet at Walmart on September 23, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s second album, AM I THE DRAMA?, made a major impact debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and going platinum on release day. The rapper addressed online criticism, saying she is proud of her numbers and unbothered by the noise. The Bronx rapper’s music is dominating TikTok and timelines. Cardi B’s highly anticipated sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?,…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Killer Mike, Andre 3000 and Big Boi of The Group Outkast perform at the 2016 ONE MusicFest Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Killer Mike, JID and Sleepy Brown will perform in tribute to Outkast at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Each artist represents a different era of Atlanta’s Hip Hop legacy. The ceremony will take place on Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Outkast is getting welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by some friendly faces. Over…
Image Image Credit GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T and Malice pose as they attend the American Sabotage AWGE Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ready-to-wear collection as part of 2024 Paris Fashion Week Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Clipse brought lyrical heat to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with their performance of “So Be It.” The track includes a pointed diss aimed at Travis Scott, referencing past tensions and lyrical omissions. The performance follows a string of major moments for the duo, including a Vatican set and Grammy nomination submissions. Clipse is having one hell of a…
Image Image Credit Josh Brasted / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Armani White performs during Lollapalooza 2024 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The rapper’s arrest followed an alleged music video shoot on I-75, where he was seen dancing on a concrete barrier. He addressed the viral mugshot on Instagram, saying he smiled to avoid being painted as a criminal. Armani White’s forthcoming album, There’s a Ghost in My House, remains scheduled for release on Halloween. Armani White isn’t letting one bad day derail his album rollout. On Tuesday (Oct. 14), the rapper addressed reports of his arrest for allegedly…
Image Image Credit Steve Jennings / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion performs on Day 1 of BottleRock Napa Valley at the 2024 Napa Valley Expo Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion’s Halloween event returns to Houston on Oct. 31. Proceeds from the Halloween concert will support the Pete & Thomas Foundation’s work in underserved communities. Each Hottieween has featured unique themes, celebrity guests and major sponsors, making it a standout annual celebration. Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieween is coming back “bigger than ever” on Oct. 31. On Monday (Oct. 13), the Grammy Award-winning rapper announced…
Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Roddy Ricch performs at the Sahara Stage during Day 1 of the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The album’s new release date is reportedly Dec. 5, following multiple delays since its original announcement. Fans on social media are split between frustration and optimism, with some calling out the repeated pushbacks. The album is expected to include 16 tracks. It’s starting to feel like Roddy Ricch’s third studio LP might never come out. On Monday (Oct. 13), THE NAVY ALBUM was reportedly…
Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky at 2023 Met Gala Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky admits it was “foolish” to announce a release date for Don’t Be Dumb and now prefers to “let the music speak for itself.” The album has faced multiple delays, with factors including his gun case and welcoming his third child with Rihanna. Fans who pre-ordered the album and merch were issued refunds in December 2024. A$AP Rocky wants fans to stop asking when Don’t Be Dumb is dropping. During a new interview with Numéro on…
Voice of the culture Traktor has always been where sonic boundaries get pushed. It’s the tool that bridges the gap between legends like Richie Hawtin and fresh DJs breaking through today. We’re excited to show how these different worlds influence each other and highlight how Traktor is being built for the future of DJ culture. This year’s program explores how DJ culture is shifting, from bedroom setups and community radio streams to the fashion at festival mainstages and beyond. We’ll be joined by Keep Hush and Crossfader, along with a new wave of artists and creators for a day rooted…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Wale performs onstage during the 2025 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 6, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Wale’s eighth studio album, Everything Is A Lot, arrives with 16 tracks and major features. The project includes production from Salaam Remi, Kel-P Vibes, Streetrunner, and more. Lead single “Blanco” explores Wale’s personal struggles and sets a reflective tone for the album. Wale is returning with a new album on a new record label. The rapper and fashion connoisseur is dropping E…
XMTape&Clip is the latest addition to Xilentch’s XM plugin series, which includes the promising XMLimiter that we checked out back in August. I missed XMLimiter the first time around, and as Tomislav pointed out in his article, the plugin was rough around the edges, which isn’t uncommon for a new developer (especially with freeware/donationware). However, the developer seems appreciative of community feedback, and I’ll be checking out XMLimiter shortly to see how it performs and how Xilentch implemented user feedback. Now, back to the latest offering from Xilentch, which is available in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and…