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How NewJeans Rewired the Sound of 5th-Gen K-Pop

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The girls who made whisper-singing and Y2K-core the new gold standard.K-pop has always been about pushing boundaries. Bigger stages. Louder beats. Flashier concepts. But then something unexpected...

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GameBoy by Katseye: The Song That Hits Harder Than a Final Boss Fight

July 23, 2025

Let’s get one thing straight: GameBoy by Katseye isn’t just a song. It’s an era. A pixelated fever dream. A full-body vibe that makes you feel like you're the main character in a retro-futuristic...

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YUNGBLUD’S NEW DOCUMENTARY PROMISES CHAOS, CATHARSIS & A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO HIS REVOLUTION!

July 19, 2025

The moment Yungblud’s fans have been waiting for is here. The trailer for his upcoming documentary, Are You Ready, Boy?, just hit the internet—and it’s a whirlwind of sweat, tears, mosh pits, and...

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SZA claims Nicki Minaj asked her to feature “twice” on her songs despite questioning how “successful” she was

July 19, 2025

In a recent interview, SZA shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about her relationship with rap icon Nicki Minaj. The Grammy-winning artist revealed that Minaj had asked her to feature on...

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Tomorrowland’s Main Stage Fire Is Changing Music Festivals Forever

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A massive fire damaged Tomorrowland 2025's famed main stage, codenamed "Orbyz," two days before the event was set to begin in Boom, Belgium. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the fire was...

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Dinner Is Served… Again! The Last Dinner Party Returns with a Grittier Feast

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British baroque-pop sensation The Last Dinner Party has unveiled details of their highly anticipated second album, From the Pyre, set for release on October 17 via Island Records. Alongside the...

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Why Gen Z Is Obsessed with a 1962 Song: A Cultural Deep-Dive

July 19, 2025

Connie Francis’s “Pretty Little Baby” was originally a B-side in 1962. Fast forward 63 years, and it’s now topping the Viral 50 and Top 50 charts, used in over 600,000 TikToks per day, and amassing...

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SZA Calls Out AI and Environmental Racism: "Tech Can’t Ignore Pollution in Our Communities"

July 19, 2025

In a recent interview, singer-songwriter SZA reportedly linked the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to broader systemic issues like environmental racism, urging tech companies to address the...

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Ariana Grande Says It’s ‘Very Silly’ to Think She’s Abandoning Music Amid New Acting Roles: ‘I Plan to Sing for You All Next Year’

July 19, 2025

Ariana Grande has addressed recent rumors suggesting that she was planning to leave the music industry, calling the speculation "very silly" and reinforcing her commitment to her craft. In a candid...

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A Love Letter to K-Pop: Why Fans Are Falling for K-Pop Demon Hunters

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K-Pop Demon Hunters is bursting with passion for K-pop culture from the first scene to the final encore, which is one of the key reasons why fans adore it. The film appreciates and understands the...

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From Studio Booth to Superstardom: Michael Sandecki's Unseen American Idol Revolution

July 16, 2025

You remember the performances – Kelly Clarkson’s star-making “Natural Woman,” Carrie Underwood’s explosive “Alone,” Adam Lambert’s haunting “Mad World.” But you’ve never heard the name Michael...

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Some of Beyoncé’s unreleased music and set lists stolen from choreographer’s car

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In a shocking turn of events, some of Beyoncé’s unreleased music and set lists were stolen from the car of one of her choreographers, sparking concerns and raising questions about security...

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Anticipating Lil Durk's Deep Thoughts: A Deep Dive into His Upcoming Album

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The Chicago rapper Lil Durk is out with his ninth studio album Deep Thoughts on 22nd November 2024. This album is a follow-up to his album Almost Healed (2023) and will have no shortage of eager listeners and critics. 

Album Announcement and Singles  

On October 3, 2024, Deep Thoughts was announced with Lil Durk posting the album title, release date and artwork to Instagram. On the cover, a beautiful black-and-white picture of Durk sailing on the ocean surface above a crescent moon was placed for deep thought and contemplation. 

To hype up, Durk dropped two singles from the album, "Turn Up a Notch" on 25 September 2024, and "Monitoring Me" on 4 October 2024. Both are his trademark songwriting blend of hooks and dirty narratives. Turn Up a Notch (with its guitar-driven, haunting beat courtesy of Southside and Smart Sertified) and Monitoring Me (with its confident lyrics over threatening, piano-backed production). 

Tracklist and Collaborations  

Though not yet announced, Deep Thoughts’ entire track list should include the above singles. Fans also hope Durk will make another effort with Drake since he’s shown us a track by streamer Adin Ross. 

Legal Challenges  

Until Late October 2024, when Lil Durk hit the legal stage after he was arrested in Florida on murder-for-hire charges. He is in jail on bond at Broward County Jail. This has left questions on what effect it might have on the album’s release and promotion. 

Conclusion  

Even after recent legal troubles, Deep Thoughts is still one of the most awaited hip-hop albums of 2024. Lil Durk's brand of raw emotion and real narrative is still taking hold of listeners and the album is set to only add to his standing in rap. Fans are waiting for the album to arrive in time, on November 22, 2024, so that they can witness Durk’s newest musical venture. 

Anticipating Lil Durk's Deep Thoughts: A Deep Dive into His Upcoming Albumanticipating-lil-durks-deep-thoughts-a-deep-dive-into-his-upcoming-albumAlex AbrahaNov 11, 2024The Chicago rapper Lil Durk is out with his ninth studio album Deep Thoughts on 22nd November 2024. This album is a follow-up to his album Almost Healed (2023) and will have no shortage of eager...