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The Boom That Became a Universe The TR-808 wasn’t built to be famous. It wasn’t built to be trendy. It wasn’t even built to sound “real.” It was built with transistors that were considered mistakes. And those mistakes became magic. At first, nobody wanted it. Then everybody needed it. Its low-end didn’t sound natural. It sounded supernatural. And for the first time, a drum machine didn’t imitate reality — it created its own reality. Quick Summary: 👉 Released in 1980, the Roland TR-808 used analog synthesis, booming bass, and distinctive tones to shape hip hop, electro, techno, trap, and pop…

Image Image Credit John Nacion/Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Coco Jones opened her “Tiny Desk Concerts” episode with “You” and delivered a tight, vocally rich set. The setlist included fan favorites and deep cuts, highlighting her versatility and emotional delivery. A live string trio joined her for “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” adding depth to a set that showcased her range and control. Coco Jones didn’t waste a second easing into her NPR “Tiny Desk Concert,” which premiered on Friday (Jan. 9). Rocking a shimmering silver dress and flashing her signature smile, she called the set…

Image Image Credit Kristy Sparow / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt American rapper Kid Cudi performs live on stage during 2025 Rock en Seine music festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Paris exhibition will reportedly showcase 10 original paintings and a new musical score by Kid Cudi under his alias, Scotty Ramon. Cudi’s transition into visual art reflects themes of mental health, identity and introspection. The show marks a new chapter in his creative journey, connecting his music legacy with fine art. You can officially add “painter” to Kid Cudi’s lengthy resume. The Cleveland musician and actor recently…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug attends a Back-to-School Event at Hosea Helps on Aug. 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A Georgia judge ruled in favor of Young Thug, officially ordering the return of his seized assets. The ruling follows a dismissed forfeiture complaint and a failed state appeal. The property must be returned by 5 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 9) per the court’s order. It took a while, but Young Thug is officially getting all of his property back — even after a state appeal to…

Image Image Credit Cover art for Max B and French Montana’s ‘Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos’ Image Alt Cover art for Max B and French Montana’s ‘Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos’ Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The mixtape marks a major reunion between French Montana and Max B after years of anticipation. Production credits include Metro Boomin and Harry Fraud, with a posthumous contribution from Chinx. The rollout includes visuals and vlogs that emphasize the duo’s legacy and creative bond. French Montana and Max B are officially back. The longtime collaborators released their new project, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos, on Friday (Jan.…

Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Fetty Wap attends Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2021 in Newark, New Jersey Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fetty Wap was released from prison 11 months early and will serve the rest of his sentence on home confinement. He plans to focus on community work, education access and supporting at-risk youth through his foundation. A 2025 viral TikTok trend reignited interest in his music, with “Again” re-entering the Billboard Hot 100. Fetty Wap is a free man. On Thursday (Jan. 8), the “Trap Queen” rapper was released from prison roughly…

Image Image Credit Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images and Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt GloRilla performs during Roots Picnic 2025 and Rapper Pooh Shiesty performs during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: GloRilla and Pooh Shiesty linked up in the studio to preview a new track. Social media users are buzzing, with many calling for a remix or full release. The collaboration hints at a bigger Memphis rap moment as both artists prep new projects. GloRilla and Pooh Shiesty are cooking up new music. On Thursday (Jan. 8) evening, the…

Image Image Credit Thaddaeus McAdams / Contributor via Getty Images, Alexander Tamargo / Contributor via Getty Images, Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty Images, and Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B performs onstage during TikTok In The Mix 2023, Khalid performs during iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One, Mariah the Scientist performs during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, and YFN Lucci performs during “YFN Lucci and Friends Welcome Home concert” on Aug. 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Mariah the Scientist’s “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR” spans Europe and…

Tension is a newly released free clipper plugin from Carbon Fiber Plugins, available in VST3 format for Windows, with additional OS support currently “in development.” Tension features a custom “Deep Fix” architecture under the hood, which the developer says sets it apart from typical hard clippers. Tension employs 4X oversampling and uses 2nd-order maths to ensure a level of precision that some clippers won’t match. In theory, you’ll be able to drag more out of your sound with fewer nasty side effects, like aliasing noise. Since this plugin is Windows only, and there are very few demos available, I’m relying…