October 9, 2023
Recently, Blackpink's Jennie has made a triumphant return with her latest single, "You & Me," released on October 6, 2023, marking her first solo release since the global success of "Solo" in 2018...
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Tale Of Us are an electronic music duo formed in 2008 consisting of Carmine Conte and Matteo Milleri. Soundscapes produced range from dance floor music to chill ambient soundscapes and abstract...
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On October 6, (G)I-DLE dropped their latest EP, Heat. The mini-album, consisting of 5 tracks, was made through a collaboration between Cube Entertainment and 88Rising...
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NCTzens, the wait is finally over. On October 6, NCT 127 returned with their fifth album, Fact Check, accompanied by a futuristic music video for the album’s title track...
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Riot Games has paired up with global K-pop sensation, NewJeans, a five-member group composed of Hanni, Danielle, Minji, Hyein, and Haerin. On October 4, 2023...
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The wait for the Toronto rapper’s long-awaited album is finally here. After a summer full of teasing, Drake’s fourth album in barely two years ”For All the Dogs” has arrived...
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Few hip-hop projects have managed to retain their timeless quality to the same extent that Drake and Future's "What a Time to Be Alive" has. This 2015 album's release...
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The Sonder group is a rare find in the world of modern R&B. Producer's Atu, Dpat, and lead vocalist Brent Faiyaz make up the band Sonder, which spins a captivating musical story...
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Resentment" stands out among emotional ballads and provides listeners with a musical haven in which to confront and work through their own inner issues...
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What makes Alan Walker's music so special is its ability to evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. His songs are often associated with the 2010s, a time when many people were just enjoying their youth..
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This year, we shine a spotlight on The Snotty Nose Rez Kids, a dynamic, ultra-talented, Indigenous hip-hop duo whose music and activism spreads the message of truth and reconciliation through rap.
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Madison Beer's journey began in the most modern of ways: on the internet. Born on March 5, 1999, in Jericho, New York, Madison was introduced to music at a young age...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, Kendrick Lamar stands out as a true musical genius. With a unique blend of deep and meaningful lyrics, masterful storytelling, and innovative production, Kendrick has become one of his generation's most influential and critically acclaimed artists. His impact on hip-hop and beyond is undeniable, making him a cultural icon for a new era.
Born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth grew up in a neighborhood infused with gang violence and social struggles. Nonetheless, he found peace in creating music early, and his talent quickly began to shine. Kendrick was influenced by many artists such as Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and other legendary hip-hop artists.
He released his debut album titled “Section.80” on July 2nd, 2011. This project received a lot of positive recognition from listeners and other big hip-hop artists. Kendrick’s lyrical ability and his thought-provoking content became evident as he dove into subjects such as racial inequality, self-discovery, and the struggles of the modern African-American community. It would be his next album “good kid, m.A.A.d City” that would encapsulate Kendrick as a mainstream artist. This project contained songs such as “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe”, which are the most popular songs on the album, with both of them being worldwide hits.
He continued to release albums such as “To Pimp a Butterfly” in 2015, and “DAMN.” in 2017. “DAMN.” included songs such as “DNA” and “HUMBLE” that solidified Kendricks's place in the music industry. These albums put Kendrick in a place where people started to include his name in the debate of which rapper is the greatest of all time. In 2018 he released an album for the Black Panther movie, which had contributions from many artists such as SZA, Future, and Travis Scott. He proceeded to go on a hiatus from releasing music for 4 years, which left everyone wondering what happened to Kendrick, and if and when he would release new music.
Kendrick returned from his break by releasing “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” after years of speculation and anticipation. As with many of Lamar's projects, it is clear that there is a deeper meaning behind the title, and fans are eager to delve into the themes and narratives explored throughout the album.
This most recent album solidified Kendrick Lamar as a legend in the rap game as he has proven that he can go years without releasing music, and as soon as he does, listeners are ready to see what he has up his sleeve.