This Haunts Me: Justin Timberlake’s Diss Track About Prince
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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Slept On: The Latest in Rap Music (April 9, 2021)
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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DMX’s Most Inspirational Lyrics Throughout His Career
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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Interview: Talia Jackson Discusses Her New Single and Managing Mental Health
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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The Break Presents: Kevo Muney
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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The Best Instrument Solos You’ll Hear on Hip-Hop Songs
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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The 15 Best Alex G Songs
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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PREMIERE: RAGS AND RICHES Urge You to Stay Strong in Life’s “CROSSFIRE”
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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New Video: August Alsina- “Pretty”
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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New York Entertainment Venues Can Open at 1/3 Capacity in April
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
63 Does Lady Gaga Even Care That Her Dog Walker Was Shot?
A year ago, saying “Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and her french bulldogs were stolen” would have sounded like the punchline to a bad joke. In 2021, after murder Continue Reading
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New Music: James Lefty- “Forward”
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
29 50 Cent, Fabolous, Fat Joe and More New York Rappers Weigh In a Year After Pop Smoke’s Death
From the gravelly voice to the charismatic creez to the invigorating sound, Pop Smoke‘s music and starpower was a cheat code that timed out way too fast. In just under two Continue Reading
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New Music: Liyah – “Always There”
After just one listen to rising R&B star Liyah’s incredible new single “Always There,” it’s clear the young songstress has a hit on her hands. The Toronto native’s debut single Continue Reading
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This Is Every Hip-Hop Song That Has Gone Diamond in Music History
As we move into 2021, we must acknowledge several of your favorite hip-hop songs that have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America Continue Reading
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New Video: Eric Bellinger “Only You”
Acclaimed R&B songwriter Eric Bellinger is bringing the love on his latest single, “Only You.” At this point, I think it’s fair to say that Eric Bellinger doesn’t miss when Continue Reading
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An Unborn Baby Recorded an Album
After a baby is born, their parents may have extremely high expectations for them. Some parents will do everything within their power to make their offspring a child prodigy. From Continue Reading
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These Tone-Deaf Hip-Hop Moments Prove Rappers Can Get Hit With Serious Backlash
We are certainly living in some weird times, and oftentimes, hip-hop is part of the strange happenings. Rappers getting caught up in some tone-deaf moments, both on and off social Continue Reading
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Check Out Our New Weekly Spotify Playlist, Popdust Picks
Not to toot our own horns, but our Spotify playlists are really, really good. So, good news: We have a new one for you. Popdust Picks is where our staff Continue Reading
55 Remembering SOPHIE: The Futuristic Producer's 5 Career-Defining Songs
Sophie Xeon — the avant-pop producer known mononymously as SOPHIE — died January 30 in Athens, Greece, where the artist was living. “Tragically our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning Continue Reading
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