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Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images and Jason Mendez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Sevyn Streeter attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and Yung Bleu visits SiriusXM Studios on Feb. 7, 2025, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Sevyn Streeter says she sent a cease-and-desist over “Shakira” because her demo vocals were used without approval. Yung Bleu claimed on X that she “[hates] her vocals” and requested to have the song taken down. The disagreement highlights growing tensions around artist control and collaboration in the streaming era. Sevyn Streeter has…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kai Cenat at the BET Awards 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kai Cenat’s “I Quit” video marks a turning point in his career as he introduces his new fashion brand, Vivet. Vivet, meaning “he, she or it will live forever,” reflects Cenat’s desire to break out of the content creator label. The video includes advice from Law Roach and a behind-the-scenes look at Cenat’s journey from streaming to fashion. Kai Cenat says he’s quitting, but it’s not necessarily what you might think. The prolific and renowned streamer…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt J. Cole performs during 2024 Dreamville Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: J. Cole’s new album, The Fall Off, drops Feb. 6, continuing the narrative arc from his earlier mixtapes. The trailer features a reflective voiceover on fame and legacy, paired with cinematic visuals. Fans can pre-order the limited Stealth Edition vinyl now via the album’s official site. J. Cole’s The Fall-Off is just a few weeks away. On Wednesday (Jan. 14), the North Carolina rapper announced that his forthcoming album will arrive on Feb. 6. In…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin/Contributor via Getty Images and Gary Gershoff/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Soulja Boy and DDG Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: DDG publicly roasted Soulja Boy’s new Drip Co. sneakers, calling them “a**” on social media. The price tag and bold design choices sparked debate among fans and sneakerheads. The moment adds fuel to the artists’ ongoing feud, which has included past threats and Instagram Live insults. DDG has a new target for his timeline jokes, and this time it’s Soulja Boy’s latest business move. After Soulja Boy announced that his merch company, Soulja Boy Drip…

Image Image Credit Katie Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs at Tyler The Creator’s 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky will perform a cinematic tribute during Yams Day 2026, which will be streamed live on multiple platforms. The performance will feature music from his forthcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, with orchestration by Danny Elfman. The livestream airs a day after Rocky makes his “Saturday Night Live” debut. A$AP Rocky has something special lined up for Yams Day 2026. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), he announced that he’ll be the next…

Image Image Credit Sara Jaye/Contributor via Getty Images and Unique Nicole/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt PlaqueBoyMax and Keke Palmer Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Twitch stream between Keke Palmer and PlaqueBoyMax quickly turned flirtatious, catching fans’ attention. A cheek kiss and “I’m in love” caption on Instagram fueled dating rumors across social media. The moment blurred lines between content and connection, sparking fan speculation and viral buzz. Keke Palmer and PlaqueBoyMax just gave the internet fresh fuel for its favorite pastime: Turning playful content into dating discourse. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), the two talents linked up for a…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Odeal and Wizkid’s “Nights In The Sun” music video Image Alt Screenshot from Odeal and Wizkid’s “Nights In The Sun” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The collaboration blends Afrobeats and U.K. R&B, showcasing both artists’ signature styles. The visual, directed by Sahra Zadat and Levi Turner, channels early 2000s music video vibes. “Nights In The Sun” appears on Odeal’s latest project, The Fall That Saved Us. We may be well into winter, but Odeal isn’t done promoting his latest project, The Fall That Saved Us. On Tuesday (Jan. 13), the British Nigerian singer…

Developer Cotorro Audio has released Hysterizer Light, a free tape hysteresis effect for Windows. Typically, when we talk about plugins that emulate magnetic tape recorders or their inherent effects, we don’t go much deeper than referencing vibe, warmth, and glue, and that’s enough in most cases. We’re all familiar with the instant nostalgia that a good tape emulation adds, and when we’re reaching for those plugins, it’s often a character-defining choice. There are lots of free vintage tape emulations around, like My Happy Tape by Yuri Semyonov. When a plugin called Hysterizer emerges, offering digital implementation of hysteresis, we should…

TeAr from FX-Mechanics is a free, advanced polyrhythmic and polyphonic arpeggiator featuring a text-based language system. The plugin is available in VST/VST3 formats for Windows and Linux. TeAr boasts four independent arpeggiator engines, each with dedicated pattern editors, and controls for subdivision and MIDI output channel. You can also turn engines on/off independently. Four engines definitely offer significant potential for complex, layered polyrhythmic patterns. The combination of the retro-futuristic interface and the sound/pattern used in the demo video immediately made me think of 80s movies like Weird Science. You know, when a TV computer from the 80s is doing futuristic…

Get inspiring sounds for vocals and guitar. The 610 channel strip was one of UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s earliest designs. Used on countless iconic recordings, it’s known for adding warmth and tube saturation. The UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection gives you timeless analog character right in your DAW. In this article we’ll walk you through some of our favorite 610-based signal chains for vocals and guitar.   Bill Putnam Sr.’s 610 modular console was the first of its kind. Used on countless classic recordings, it’s known for adding rich tube warmth on vocals and guitars.    What…