Ella Langley And Charli XCX Head MD’s Tracks Amid A Billboard Hip-Hop Crisis
Matthew Varga
October 31, 2025
You may have seen elsewhere the alarms blaring — is rap no longer pop music? We’ll defer a whole crisis
Charli XCX is a British pop icon known for her unique sound and experimental approach to music. She rose to fame with the hit single “Boom Clap” and has since released acclaimed albums. Charli has collaborated with artists like Troye Sivan, Lizzo, and BTS and is recognized for her bold fashion. Overall, she constantly pushes creative boundaries while creating infectious hits.
You may have seen elsewhere the alarms blaring — is rap no longer pop music? We’ll defer a whole crisis
This Sunday, February 2nd, the Grammy Awards will celebrate their 67th celebration of musical excellence. They will award some of
It has been quite the year. As we fully close the book on 2024, we’ve assembled out 25 best albums
Blackpink’s JENNIE and Memphis rapstress GloRilla also top this week’s Trending Tracks chart with new releases!
Charli XCX has released the “Guess” remix, ft. Billie Eilish, extending the most successful era of her career with latest
Charli XCX re-releases “Brat” with three new songs, somehow elevating an already perfect album to new heights.
Charli XCX has released the “Guess” remix, ft. Billie Eilish, extending the most successful era of her career with latest album, ‘Brat.’
Charli XCX re-releases “Brat” with three new songs, somehow elevating an already perfect album to new heights.
For all its layers and ingenuity, ‘BRAT’ acts as yet another masterwork in Charli XCX’s discography.
“It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and those once in a lifetime people you get to meet when you’re there,” said the 31-year-old pop star.
Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama take on a 2000’s dance-pop hit Charli XCX has completely sold out after her recent single Beg For You, but it’s
You may have seen elsewhere the alarms blaring — is rap no longer pop music? We’ll defer a whole crisis breakdown, but it’s hard to ignore the facts. For the first time in years, Billboard’s top 40 doesn’t include a whisper of hip-hop. On our charts, however, there’s still plenty to note, as Megan Thee Stallion joins Charli XCX and Ella Langley as storylines for this week’s Music Daily Tracks. We’ll note up top that
This Sunday, February 2nd, the Grammy Awards will celebrate their 67th celebration of musical excellence. They will award some of the most prestigious accolades in the industry. Recognizing artists across a myriad of genres, the Grammys mold careers and spark conversations spanning the globe. This year’s nominees showcase emerging talent and established icons, fueling excitement among fans of all music and intensifying speculation as music’s biggest night approaches. Nominees to Look Out For: Legends and
It has been quite the year. As we fully close the book on 2024, we’ve assembled out 25 best albums of the year, listed below—crucially in no specific order. Rather than debate specific placements, we chose to instead give each record their own time in the spotlight as we look ahead to what next year will bring. Without further ado… Schoolboy Q – Blue Lips After his own prolonged hiatus, the current most recognizable member
Blackpink’s JENNIE and Memphis rapstress GloRilla also top this week’s Trending Tracks chart with new releases!
Charli XCX has released the “Guess” remix, ft. Billie Eilish, extending the most successful era of her career with latest album, ‘Brat.’
Charli XCX re-releases “Brat” with three new songs, somehow elevating an already perfect album to new heights.
For all its layers and ingenuity, ‘BRAT’ acts as yet another masterwork in Charli XCX’s discography.
“It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and those once in a lifetime people you get to meet when you’re there,” said the 31-year-old pop star.
Pop superstar Charli XCX recently premiered the music video to her track Beg For You, featuring Rina Sawayama. The single is one of three from her upcoming album CRASH. Featuring previous singles Good Ones and New Shapes, CRASH is her fifth and final album with Atlantic Records. The purely-pop album is out on March 18th and is creating lots of chatter with fans and critics. Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama join a cult Firstly, Charli seems to not be wasting any
Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama take on a 2000’s dance-pop hit Charli XCX has completely sold out after her recent single Beg For You, but it’s all part of the plan. The British music contemporary’s new release features fellow British-Japanese songstress Rina Sawayama, and the duo is reclaiming what it means to be a sell-out pop star. The single is the third from Charli’s fifth studio album, CRASH, and interpolates the 2000’s pop banger Cry For
Caroline Polachek and her legacy Whether it is behind the scenes, under a different name, or as a solo artist, Caroline Polachek has been creating music for a long time. Her vast portfolio includes songwriter, producer, and vocalist with a striking voice having as much range and variety as the different collaborators she has worked with. Collaborators like Charli XCX, A.G. Cook, Hayley Williams, and yes, Beyoncé. Now, if you are an underground pop
As Thanksgiving rolls around every year the typical cliché of what you’re thankful for comes with. While it may be a cliché, it really is important to think about. This year, I want to reflect on something that I truly am thankful for: pop music. I actually think about this quite a lot. Music really has been a guide for me, it has been a release, and it has been (queue another cliché) a release
