New Music Friday has something for everyone - from smooth rap to soulful R&B, introspective hip-hop to bold empowerment.
Chris Brown is stepping into a new era — and this time, he’s making sure everybody’s paying attention. With the official reveal of his upcoming album BROWN, Breezy is setting the tone for what could be one of the biggest R&B moments of the year. From the visuals to the rollout, everything feels calculated and […]
On this day in 1998, hip-hop got one of its most important debut albums when Big Pun dropped Capital Punishment — and nearly three decades later, it still sounds heavyweight. This wasn’t just a strong debut. This was a statement. Pun came in with impossible breath control, multisyllabic rhyme patterns that still make rappers study […]
It’s National Gummy Bear Day, which means it’s time to talk about one of the most elite candy categories ever created. And yes — I take gummy bears seriously. There’s something about a good gummy bear. It’s the chew. It’s the flavor hit. It’s that “I’ll just have a few” lie you tell yourself before […]
When Nicki Minaj recently called “Beauty and a Beat” with Justin Bieber part of a “golden age” in music, I felt that — and the charts are backing her up. More than a decade after its release, the song is having a major resurgence and is currently sitting at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot […]
Coachella Weekend 2 outshone Weekend 1 with more surprises, energy, and memorable moments, making it the true highlight of the festival.
A curated playlist for the ultimate 4/20 vibe, featuring laid-back R&B, West Coast classics, and trippy anthems.
Today we celebrate the incredible Selena, one of Texas’ brightest stars and a true cultural icon. Even though her life was cut far too short, her impact is still felt across generations. I remember when I first started really getting into music — my dad’s girlfriend told me, “You need to know this superstar,” and […]
When I say I’m hype for this Usher and Chris Brown tour, I mean that. This is one of those announcements that instantly shakes the culture because you’re talking about two of the greatest performers of our generation sharing one stage. I’ve seen Chris Brown about 6 or 7 times already, and every single time […]
On April 2018, Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman to headline Coachella, delivering a groundbreaking performance now known as “Beychella.” Featuring over 70 performers, a Destiny’s Child reunion, and a powerful tribute to HBCU culture, the show redefined what a festival performance could be and cemented its place as one of the greatest […]
Houston proved once again that a little rain can’t stop a good time. This year’s Tacos & Tequila Festival was nothing short of a vibe, bringing out the city for a full day of throwback hip-hop, good food, and even better energy. I pulled up just in time to catch the tail end of the […]
So boom — the conversation around U.S. money just got a little louder. With reports that Donald Trump’s signature could start appearing on U.S. dollar bills as part of the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary, people are already side-eyeing the move. Not because it’s impossible — but because it’s different. Traditionally, U.S. currency doesn’t really lean […]