Experimentation is Crucial in the Streaming Era, but Execution is Key
Artists are reshaping the form, length, and method of releases to help their albums stick beyond their first week.
Jay Rock, J. Cole, & What It Really Means to Go Mainstream
It's important to remember that "pop" is not a dirty word.
XXXTentacion, Social Media, & the Policing of Grief
The idea of separating someone’s art from their reality has never been viable or realistic.
Top 20 Summer Rap Songs of the Decade
We've partnered with TIDAL to create a 20-song playlist that highlights the best summer rap songs of the current decade.
The Path to Soaring: Arin Ray's Journey From 'The X Factor' to Touring with TDE's SiR
His story is one of consistency, patience, and constant fine-tuning.
UA Arrow Review: The Best Interface in its Class
As is typical for UA, the preamps are similarly outstanding, and tapping into the stellar Unison technology is something no other interface in this price range can offer.
Platinum-Plus Producer Vinylz Reminds Fellow Creatives That Success Isn’t All Talent
“It’s all about how bad you want it.”
Pusha-T Had Rick Ross on ‘DAYTONA’ Because He Didn't Want to Write a Wack Verse
No wonder DAYTONA sounds so luxurious and finely crafted.
Wiz Khalifa Names His Best Mixtape & It's Not 'Kush & Orange Juice'
But he has a great explanation.
Tweet Rewind: Murda Beatz Always Knew Drake Would Fuck With His Beats
"Cookin Crazy Beat For Drake Ima Get That Placement Soon"
‘KIDS SEE GHOSTS’ & The All-Consuming Mythos of Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s New Album
Sometimes you fall in love with an album, and other times you free fall into an album's universe.
How Brazilian Illustrator Gabriel Hislla Went From Drawing in His Room to Times Square
Imagine receiving an email from the London-based art director for Sony Music, who just found your work on Tumblr.
Meet Drelli, Minneapolis' Most Vibrant New Voice (Interview)
Listen to the premiere of his new 'Hey Drelli' EP.
