The key to a good list is focus. If the list is too broad, it can be rendered meaningless. I know that. I have been writing lists for a long time. But I’m throwing all that gathered experience right out the window on this one. Instead of narrowing in on the best metal or post-punk songs of a given time period, I’m just proclaiming the following to be the best songs… period… of the 1980s.
On March 31, 2019, when Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot in Los Angeles, people started reflecting deeply on the significant contributions he made towards his South L.A. neighborhood.
As a dedicated fan, I can certainly vouch for Kendrick Lamar being a voice of the people, unafraid to challenge hip-hop culture when it’s needed. His latest track, “Watch the Party Die,” is a testament to this fearlessness as he calls out various figures in the music industry, from rappers to radio personalities, and even social media influencers for their questionable actions.
On Thursday, the 12th of September, Rick Ross’ extensive discussion on Yung Miami’s podcast titled “Caresha Please” was released, where Ross delved deeply into his ongoing feud with Drake.
2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony witnessed a stir when French heavy metal band Gojira performed, sparking accusations of satanic undertones in their act. However, frontman Joe Duplantier refuted these claims, stating during an interview with Rolling Stone that the performance was not intended to be sinister or satanic in nature.
Roger Keith “Syd” Barrett, a founding member and early leader of Pink Floyd, is often recognized as both the embodiment of an enigmatic-yet-brilliant persona in rock music and a pioneer of the psychological rock genre that we recognize today.
Look, we all have to start somewhere before finding our true passion, and for Pharrell that somewhere was McDonald’s.
Rick Ross recently appeared on Yung Miami’s talk show, titled “Caresha Please“. In a brief clip, he is seen fielding some intriguing questions from Miami. One of these questions pertained to an incident that occurred over the summer at the Ignite Music Festival in Vancouver. This altercation ensued following the playing of Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us,” which features a diss towards Drake by Kendrick Lamar.
2023 marked the eighth straight year of expansion for the U.S. music industry. The total revenue surged by 8%, amounting to an impressive $17.1 billion, as reported by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Notably, streaming services accounted for a substantial 84% of all recorded music sales. This category saw remarkable growth, with over 96.8 million paid subscriptions to on-demand streaming platforms generating an astounding $11.2 billion in revenue alone.
Towards the end of August, there had been speculation about Kendrick Lamar launching a new album. While an album isn’t out just yet, he did unveil a fresh track on September 11th, which was yesterday.