Lil Durk Takes The Stage For Amazon Music Live

A photo of Chicago rapper Lil Durk used in promotion of his performance with Amazon Music Live. Taken from official Amazon promotional photos.

As part of Amazon’s renewed push to compete with Spotify and Apple Music as a premier music destination, they’ve scheduled huge acts from all across the industry to take part in Amazon Music Live. The series, shot live in LA, airs after each of the media giant’s Thursday Night Football presentations. And for their most […]

Drake’s “For All The Dogs”: A Rundown Of The Rapper’s Eighth Album

The cover art for Drake's "For All The Dogs," the rapper's eighth full length album.

Under a year since his last full-length, Her Loss, the Toronto MC is back. Drake’s eighth studio album, For All The Dogs, has just arrived. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find on this 23-track effort. We open with “Virginia Beach”—a track whose mission statement you can find in the lyric it takes its name […]

The 1975 Announce an “Indefinite Hiatus”

The 1975

According to frontman Matty Healy, English pop band The 1975 is going on an “indefinite hiatus” after their tour. Captured in numerous Tiktoks from their Sacramento show, Healy said the following: “We love coming to this place and playing for you guys whenever we have the chance, and it’s wonderful you’re all here. After this […]

Lil Wayne Drops Prelude Mixtape “Tha Fix Before Tha VI”

The cover for Lil Wayne's "Tha Fix Before Tha VI," a short mixtape released for fans as they await his next full length album.

Over the course of more than a dozen studio albums, Lil Wayne has shown that he puts together each entry in his Tha Carter series with an extra bit of consideration. That’s led to some extended album cycles for each of them, and as we wait for the 6th edition, he’s giving fans something extra […]

Jorja Smith Releases Sophomore Album, “falling or flying”

The cover for "Falling or Flying," UK singer Jorja Smith's sophomore album.

The true “Jorja Smith moment” probably came late last decade—a run beginning in 2017 with a couple of placements on Drake’s More Life, her entrance into the modern electronic canon with her & Preditah’s “On My Mind” and of course, her own debut record, Lost & Found. But it wouldn’t be fair to categorize that […]

Doja Cat’s Fourth Studio Album “Scarlet” Is Finally Here

Controversial rapper, singer, and songwriter Doja Cat unleashes her fourth studio album Scarlet today (September 22).

Doja Cat Breaks Spotify Record Controversial rapper, singer, and songwriter Doja Cat unleashes her fourth studio album, Scarlet. Despite all the recent backlash, “Paint The Town Red” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The pop/rap track secured the number one spot for a week before being dethroned by Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire.” This week, […]