White rappers have played a significant role in the evolution of hip hop, bringing distinctive voices, innovative styles, and memorable performances that have helped shape the genre across multiple generations. From groundbreaking pioneers who earned respect through exceptional lyricism to modern chart topping superstars who have expanded rap’s global reach, these artists have made lasting […]
Soundgarden as a group had a special place with Lzzy Hale early in her development as a fan. The legendary Seattle group would also play an important part as she got into music herself, while she was getting to know her future Halestorm bandmate Joe Hottinger. The band’s albums were part of the conversation as […]
Karen Dió is back to conquer the world that little bit more with her new EP, the follow-up to 2024’s ‘My World’. Titled ‘Fugaz’, it is set for release on August 21 via Hopeless Records. The artwork looks like this: Whilst the tracklisting is more like this: 1. Euphoria2. Free Yourself3. Choke4. Crawling5. Rat Race6. […]
Details of Chuckyy‘s arrest describe police breaking a window to remove him from his vehicle, finding a loaded gun and $60,000 in cash. According to a proffer letter obtained by XXL from prosecutors at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office on Thursday (June 25), Chuckyy was arrested in Chicago on Monday (June 22) after a […]
Psycroptic Premiere New Single & Music Video “No Blade Of Grass” From Upcoming New Album “The Pulse Of Annihilation” Band Photo: Psycroptic (?) Australian tech death band Psycroptic have premiered their new single “No Blade Of Grass,” accompanied by a Steller Media-directed music video. The track will appear on their upcoming album “The Pulse Of […]
Kanye West has created one of the most influential and innovative catalogs in modern music, redefining hip hop through fearless experimentation, ambitious production, and deeply personal songwriting. Across his career, he has blended rap with soul, electronic music, gospel, orchestral arrangements, rock, and pop, continually reshaping his sound while challenging the boundaries of the genre. […]
The Rolling Stones‘ new song with Steve Winwood has arrived. Check out “Jealous Lover,” the next single from their forthcoming album Foreign Tongues, below. The song was already available for pre-order. Winwood is featured on rootsy Rhodes piano and organ. He ended up appearing throughout Foreign Tongues, following a missed opportunity to collaborate on 2023’s […]
Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner have so much more in common than you might think. Though the former is responsible for some of the biggest pop-punk tracks of all time and the latter has carved out a legacy as a punk-rock troubadour across 3500 shows, the pair are connected by just how they have […]
Boosie BadAzz is hitting back at reports he violated his probation, providing receipts to show the issue was merely a misunderstanding. On Wednesday (June 24), reporter Meghann Cuniff obtained documents showing the rapper’s probation officer filed to have Boosie arrested for failure to request approval to travel for a recent show, as well as the […]
Kurt Cobain remains one of the most influential and fascinating figures in rock history, a songwriter whose raw honesty and unforgettable melodies helped define an entire generation. As the creative force behind Nirvana, Cobain transformed alternative rock from an underground movement into a global phenomenon, blending explosive energy with deeply personal lyrics that resonated with […]