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The Making of Michael Jackson's "Thriller": A Blueprint for Music Creators

January 18, 2024

Released on November 29, 1982, by Epic Records, "Thriller," the sixth studio album by American singer Michael Jackson, stands as a monumental achievement in music history. Produced by Quincy Jones...

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Meet RIIZE: The Rising Stars of K-Pop

January 18, 2024

Unveiling the Members of SM Entertainment's Latest Sensation RIIZE, an acronym for RISE&REALIZE, is a dynamic 7-member boy group that has been taking the K-Pop world by storm since their debut...

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Who Are the Next GEN K-Pop Group Debut's To Anticipate in 2024?

January 18, 2024

Also known as NCT Tokyo, this group is the latest sub-unit of NCT, managed by SM Entertainment. The six-member group includes Sion, Riku, Yushi, Daeyoung, Ryo, and Sakuya...

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"In Harmony with H.E.R.: A Deep Dive into Stripped-Down Songwriting"

January 17, 2024

In the world of songwriting, H.E.R. stands as a beacon of authentic storytelling and melodic mastery. Her class on Studio.com, "Stripped-Down Songwriting: Write Songs That Tell Stories,"...

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"A Symphony of Insight: A Sonical.ly Review of Hans Zimmer's MasterClass"

January 17, 2024

Hans Zimmer: a name synonymous with cinematic grandeur. From the intense beats of "The Dark Knight" to the adventurous tunes of "Pirates of the Caribbean," his music has defined a generation...

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A Sonical.ly Review of Andrew Huang's Music Production Course

January 16, 2024

Irrespective of your preferred music genre, Andrew Huang's course offers a valuable perspective into the intricate process of producing a song, spanning from concept to mastering. Priced at $279...

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Sonical.ly MasterClass Review - Alicia Keys

January 16, 2024

Have you ever craved the wisdom and insight of a true musical genius? Enter Alicia Keys and her MasterClass, a captivating journey into the heart of songwriting and music production...

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"Is Drake's Music Really 'Pop'? Mos Def Thinks it's "Shopping'' Music

January 14, 2024

Yasiin "Mos Def" Bey stirred up the hip-hop community recently with his candid remarks about Drake's music, stating, "Drake is pop to me." The acclaimed lyricist did not mince words...

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"American Dream: 21 Savage's Solo Odyssey and the Big Drake Question"

January 13, 2024

Noteworthy is the absence of Drake, sparking questions about the collaboration that never materialized. While the album showcases collaborations with artists like Doja Cat and Lil Durk, Drake's....

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Jay-Z x D'Angelo's Collaboration on 'I Want You Forever' for 'The Book of Clarence' Soundtrack"

January 12, 2024

Breaking new ground, Jay-Z and D'Angelo have united for the first time, giving birth to the enchanting single, "I Want You Forever."

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BTS's Jung Kook Victorious as Artist of the Year at the 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards

January 10, 2024

In a triumphant moment that left the global music community buzzing with excitement, the multi-talented Jung Kook of BTS secured his place as the Artist of the Year at the Circle Chart Music Awards...

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Metallica - A Thrash Metal Band Like No Other

December 26, 2023

However, a few thrash metal bands broke through this barrier and became very popular. This article will discuss the history of one such band: Metallica, which is arguably...

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LE SSERAFIM Breaks Yet Another Record Proving their Excellence and Success

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LE SSERAFIM Hits 1 Billion Spotify Streams in 2025, serving Records and Receipts

In a year where streaming milestones are harder to hit than that high note in ANTIFRAGILE, LE SSERAFIM has officially crossed 1 billion Spotify streams in 2025. The self-proclaimed fearless queens of fourth-gen K-pop aren’t just making noise, they’re setting the tone for the entire industry, and they’re doing it with a level of confidence that borders on magnetic.

This isn’t just another “look what we did” headline. It’s a sign of dominance. Spotify is a global battlefield where countless artists fight for attention, and yet LE SSERAFIM has managed to command streams like a main character running the plot. Their sound, sleek, modern, and unapologetically experimental, has carved them a space where trend-chasing feels irrelevant. Instead, they’re creating the trends everyone else scrambles to copy.

2025 has felt like one long encore for the group. Their releases have been not just songs, but cultural moments, each one met with explosive online reactions, TikTok dance challenges, and fan-made edits that spread like wildfire. Their stages aren’t just performances, they’re spectacles; every move, every look, every beat feels engineered to make you hit replay. It’s this dual mastery of music and visual storytelling that’s transformed casual listeners into loyal followers.

Their brand of artistry blends grit with glamour, a tightrope walk that could go wrong in lesser hands, but LE SSERAFIM has made it their signature. They lean into confidence not as a marketing angle, but as a philosophy. In an industry where perfection is often polished to the point of sterility, they’re selling something real, ambition, personality, and a refusal to shrink themselves for anyone.

The numbers are impressive, sure, but the cultural footprint is even bigger. They’ve sparked trends in fashion with their unapologetically bold stage fits. They’ve dominated timelines with fancams that go viral hours after a performance. And they’ve managed to make every fan feel like part of a bigger movement, one built on energy, inclusivity, and a shared hunger for more.

One billion streams in a single year isn’t just a flex, it’s a warning shot to the competition. LE SSERAFIM isn’t here to play it safe. They’re here to claim their place as one of K-pop’s defining forces, and if the past year is anything to go by, we’ve only seen the opening credits. The rest of this story? It’s going to be on repeat.

LE SSERAFIM Breaks Yet Another Record Proving their Excellence and Successle-sserafim-breaks-yet-another-record-proving-their-excellence-and-successNazia RahmanAug 11, 2025In a year where streaming milestones are harder to hit than that high note in ANTIFRAGILE, LE SSERAFIM has officially crossed 1 billion Spotify streams in 2025. The self-proclaimed fearless queens...