This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, one of the most influential groups of rappers ever assembled, a pivotal moment in hip-hop’s evolution. The legendary 2106 Class introduced fans to 10 new forces in rap: Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson .Paak, Desiigner, G Herbo, Dave East and Lil Dicky. In this series, DJ Drama […]
If you grew up in the 1970s, you know that fashion wasn’t just something you threw on in the morning — it was, on some days, a full-on challenge that required 100% commitment. Between the horribly itchy (and pretty flammable) synthetic fabrics and the lack of cameras everywhere to catch all of your — what […]
Photo by Sovan Cosmin Starting out life as a celebration of electronic music back in 2013, over the last decade Electric Castle has grown into one of the most talked-about multi-genre festivals on the European scene. Whilst much of that praise comes thanks to the consistently eclectic line-ups put together each year, a fair amount […]
Hillsong Worship has shaped the sound of contemporary Christian music with soaring melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful declarations of faith sung by congregations around the world. Emerging from Hillsong Church in Australia, the group created worship anthems that move effortlessly between quiet surrender and triumphant praise. Songs such as What a Beautiful Name, Mighty to […]
Rick Ross fires back at 50 Cent and calls Set in Stone the album of the year. On Thursday (July 23), Rozay responded to 50 clowning him over the alleged low album sales of the Bawse’s new LP. “Album of the year,” Ross says in a video shared on his Instagram Story. “Whenever the final […]
Breaking News Sick Of It All Vocalist Lou Koller Has Passed Away Aged 59 After Battle With Cancer Lou Koller, the frontman of one of hardcore’s most respected bands, Sick Of It All, has tragically died. He was fifty nine years old. A statement from his bandmates reads as follows: “It’s with unbelievable sadness that […]
In July 1969, Rick Wakeman was just 20 years old, but he was already earning a reputation for himself as a highly talented session musician. Wakeman was a Royal College of Music dropout – he’d tried starting a rock and jazz club there, to no avail, and he did not jive with the school’s general […]
SNAYX are back with another belter, readymade for the sunshine but hiding a much more sentimentally vital core. Titled ‘Nice Day 4 It’, it is a blend of rock and roll mayhem and drum and bass bravado, equalling the sort of anthem designed for festival main stages and beyond. Though dig a little deeper and […]
Few guitarists have played the blues with as much fire, emotion, and unmistakable personality as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Armed with a battered Stratocaster, a powerful singing voice, and extraordinary command of tone, he brought electric blues roaring back into popular culture. Songs such as “Pride and Joy,” “Texas Flood,” “Crossfire,” and “Cold Shot” showcase his […]
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