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In a decidedly rare interview, Jay-Z has opened up about his general feelings toward the Grammys, including his specific thoughts on Beyoncé’s Renaissance deserving the 2023 Album of the Year distinction. Speaking with Elliott Wilson, Tidal’s chief content officer, Jay was asked to detail why he believed the widely acclaimed album deserved to take him […]
Jay-Z released his year-end playlist for Tidal, featuring 40 songs from artists such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and, of course, Beyoncé. Jay’s Year End Picks 2022 playlist includes a photo of a plastic-covered sofa, a likely homage to Bey’s “Plastic Off the Sofa,” which is included in the set. According to Genius, the standout Renaissance track details “the longevity of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s relationship,” […]
Jay-Z has dropped off a new playlist, curated by him for Tidal. The 22-track set includes appearances from Babyface Ray, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Lil Durk, Gunna, Drake, Tems, Future, Kanye West, and more. Songs from K Dot and Pusha T’s new albums—Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers and It’s Almost Dry—also make appearances. The […]
Snoop Dogg has reassured fans that Death Row Records is in good hands. Weeks after he was announced as the label’s new owner, the legendary West Coast rapper sat down with Tidal’s Elliott Wilson to discuss the acquisition and his overall vision for the imprint. “I’m looking at Death Row just depreciating. I’m watching how I’m putting Def Jam back in the […]
Nearly 16 years after its initial release, Kanye West’s 2006 live album Late Orchestration is now available on streaming platforms. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, England in front of an audience of 300 in September 2005, the album was initially released on CD and DVD, before finding its way onto streaming services late Tuesday night. […]
Some people were surprised to learn that Napster is still around after T-Pain shared a tweet that compared how much streaming platforms pay artists. Following T-Pain’s tweet, the legendary file-sharing service began trending on social media on Wednesday. According to the screenshot T-Pain shared, the OG streaming platform, which merged with Rhapsody after being purchased by Best Buy, paid artists […]
Whenever Hov speaks, we listen, and he set the record straight on Tuesday night that no one can face him in a Verzuz battle. Jay-Z said as much while talking with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman on Twitter Spaces as the group discussed the R&B icon’s latest album, Keys. “No one can stand on that stage with me. It’s not […]
Following the news of New York rapper and former Bad Boy member Black Rob passing away at 51 years old, the rap community came together yet again to honor another rap giant. The news broke on Saturday afternoon after entertainment manager Kal Dawson confirmed that Rob had passed away after dealing with health issues that recently […]
The Roots’ annual Jam Session is going completely virtual this year. The pre-Grammy Awards event will be live-streamed across various platforms and will take place without an in-person audience. The hip-hop group, which has been hosting the session for over a decade, will perform alongside artists like Ari Lennox, Tobe Nwigwe, Ant Clemons, Emily King, Jon Batiste, […]
Aaliyah would have turned 42 on Saturday, and to coincide with the occasion her estate indicated it was working hard to get her music on streaming services. “We hear you and we see you,” the statement from the late singer’s Twitter account reads. “While we share your sentiments and desire to have Aaliyah’s music released, we […]
