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As we draw towards the end of 2020, the clubs unfortunately remain closed, but that hasn’t stopped Mella Dee from cooking up plenty of dancefloor weaponry in time for their eventual return. Tomorrow, December 4, the London-based DJ and producer will release The Mexicanas, a two-track package of rolling techno minimalism. Ahead of the full drop, we’ve […]

There’s no denying the cultural impact Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have had this year. Beyond “WAP” being a No. 1 song, it’s also a prime example of progressive womanhood and modern femininity. Because of this, we’d like to celebrate the holiday season and send out the year with gifts that pay tribute to the two powerhouses.  From a […]

The 2020s started off on an awful foot, with the seismic losses of Kobe Bryant and Pop Smoke. Many thought that things couldn’t feel more surreal than they did in February. Then COVID-19 happened.  The NBA suspended its season on April 11, after Jazz center Rudy Gobert became infected with the novel coronavirus. Within the hour, […]

Questlove and the Balvenie have inked a multiyear alliance to explore the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship. To mark the occasion, Questlove will host a new digital series called Quest for Craft, which focuses on “the pursuit of ultimate craftsmanship,” a statement describes. Series guests will discuss the craft, creativity, and what effects it. Quest […]

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are dating, a source relayed to People. News of Rihanna and Rocky being romantically involved follows months of speculation and rumors that the two have been seeing each other. Neither Rocky or Rihanna have confirmed that they’re together, but Page Six reports the two were spotted having dinner with some friends […]

Spotify has released its annual year in review “Wrapped” figures for 2020.  The list features categories for the most streamed artists, songs, albums, and more on the platform. Spotify’s most streamed global artists for the year were Bad Bunny, Drake, J. Balvin, the late Juice WRLD, and The Weeknd while the most streamed female artists globally were Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, […]

As we enter deeper into the story-pocalypse with more and more apps beginning to add Snapchat-like services, it appears as though Spotify might be putting itself on the lengthy list of platforms that don’t really need a story function, but have one anyone. The Verge reported that Spotify is in the middle of testing a Snapchat story-style feature that would […]

What was your headspace like while making the music on Before? For that EP, I was actually in lockdown. We’d heard some rumors about this virus and we were already at Electric Lady studio in New York. It became a topic of conversation in the studio, like, “Should we be worried? Should we be scared? […]

Rita Ora posted an apology for celebrating her 30th birthday in defiance of the United Kingdom’s coronavirus lockdown. The pop singer shared a note to her Instagram Story that said she was “deeply sorry” and “embarrassed” over her actions.  “I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was a […]

In its first full week available to the masses, Megan Thee Stallion‘s Good News debuted in the second spot on the Billboard 200. To hit that position, it sold 100,500 equivalent album units in the United States for the week ending on November 26 (Thursday), according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. It also stands out as the most streamed album from […]