Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos have teamed up to cover “Dreams Of The San Joaquin.” Originally written by Randy Sharp and Jack Wesley Routh and Continue Reading
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Like many of us, Briston Maroney decided to use the last year to try something new. The 23-year-old Nashville musician spent most of 2019 gearing up to release his debut Continue Reading
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Willow Smith just released her new single, “Transparent Soul,” and it’s an alt-rock, pop-punk influenced banger. The song, stylized as “t r a n s p a r e n Continue Reading
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For a split second in history, Timbaland’s 2007 album Shock Value was the most ambitious project in music. The record was born at a strangely chaotic time. My Chemical Romance Continue Reading
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Music has a way of connecting family, and altering a life path for the better of those who have the talent to take that passion for song to the next Continue Reading
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What’s Happenin’ Waka Flocka Flame is on fire with another season of his TV show and new music on the way. Interview: Aleia Woods Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared Continue Reading
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Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out Continue Reading
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Show Out Snowfall star Damson Idris uses hip-hop as a soundtrack for his life. Interview: Bianca Torres Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Continue Reading
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It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to say that Prince is one of the most influential musicians of all time. Beyonce credits Prince with taking her to the next level as an Continue Reading
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Taylor Swift fans rejoice. Once again, T-Swift has returned with (semi) new music. The release of Fearless (Taylor’s Version), along with a deluxe edition of Demi Lovato’s latest album, will Continue Reading
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In a rough, rugged voice, one of the most unique in rap history, DMX painted his songs with brutal lines about his troubled upbringing and the effects it had on him Continue Reading
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Powerful dark pop singer Talia Jackson is a bold artist punching her stamp on today’s music scene. Her honeyed vocals and electrifying soundscapes make her music truly ascend to new Continue Reading
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From blues to hip-hop, 20-year-old Memphis singer-rapper Kevo Muney has relied on his city’s storied roots on his come up in the game. Now known for his 2020 take-you-to-church, melodic banger “Leave Continue Reading
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A thoroughbred instrument solo on a hip-hop song can take it from satisfactory to superior with the quickness. Whether cooked up from scratch in the studio or crafted due to Continue Reading
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This week, Alex Giannascoli — the beloved singer-songwriter known to most as Alex G — did the unthinkable. With an expansive back catalog of recordings on his Bandcamp page, Alex Continue Reading
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Kentucky brothers Tanner & Peyton Whitt, AKA RAGS AND RICHES, drop the fiery new single “CROSSFIRE.” Oozing with confidence, “CROSSFIRE” echoes the sounds of Twenty One Pilots and Thirty Seconds Continue Reading
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August Alsina just dropped the visual to his latest single “Pretty.” This song alone had such a beautiful message. The visual really solidified the true definition of beauty. We really Continue Reading
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On April 2, concert venues and other performance spaces in the state of New York will be able to open at limited capacity. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday at a Continue Reading
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R&B newcomer James Lefty is looking ahead to better days with his new single “Forward.” The Harlem Raised singer has been busy building an organic fan base with his music for Continue Reading
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