Ye surprised the crowd with not only a Big Sean reunion on night one of his two Chicago shows, but appearances from 2 Chainz, Future and fellow hometown hero Twista as well. On Thursday (Sept. 3), Yeezy brought his massive global stage to Soldier Field in Chicago for the first of his two sold-out hometown […]
Few country artists have matched the consistency, elegance, and unmistakable traditional sound of George Strait. With his smooth baritone, understated delivery, and deep respect for honky tonk and Western swing, Strait built a career filled with songs that feel timeless rather than tied to one era. Classics such as “Amarillo by Morning,” “The Chair,” and […]
Growing up, Becky G felt caught between two cultures. The global superstar — who just released a new album, Baraja Bendita — was born in California to American parents of Mexican descent, or as she put it in the latest episode of the UPROXX series Visionaries Moments, she felt that she had to be “more […]
Few voices in popular music are as instantly comforting and effortlessly elegant as Nat King Cole. With his velvety baritone, impeccable phrasing, and natural sense of swing, Cole became one of the defining vocalists of the twentieth century while also earning admiration as a gifted jazz pianist. His recordings could be romantic, playful, sophisticated, or […]
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is opening up about the candid conversation he had with JAŸ-Z following news of Roc Nation’s partnership with the NFL in 2019. Ahead of the release of his new book, The Perilous Fight, Kap sat down with NBC News‘ Lester Holt where he opened up about his long-standing issues with Hov […]
Few voices in country music carried the same blend of smooth sophistication, Southern soul, and quiet heartbreak as Charlie Rich. Known as the “Silver Fox,” Rich moved effortlessly between country, blues, jazz, gospel, and pop, creating a sound that never fit neatly inside a single genre. His warm, expressive baritone gave songs such as “Behind […]
Lucky Daye‘s success isn’t luck — the R&B singer is a generational talent, a two-time Grammy winner and hit-maker who recently made his Warner Records debut with “Nowhere Fast.” The sensual single, with its sleek grooves and understated confidence, makes for a perfect fit for Visionaries, Uproxx’s first-of-its-kind, one-take performance show on a state-of-the-art XR […]
Johnny Horton brought history, adventure, heartbreak, and honky tonk energy together in a voice that made every song feel like a story unfolding in real time. Best remembered for dramatic narrative hits such as “The Battle of New Orleans,” “North to Alaska,” and “Sink the Bismarck,” he also recorded deeply affecting country songs that revealed […]
During testimony in the trial of murder suspect Kewon White, Dallas detective has named Yella Beezy as the person who paid to have Mo3 killed in 2020. On Wednesday (Sept. 2), Detective Eric Barnes took the stand in the trial for White, who is accused of being the hitman in the killing. According to a live report on X […]
Bill Withers created some of soul music’s most enduring songs by pairing warm, unmistakable vocals with lyrics that felt conversational, honest, and deeply human. His greatest recordings rarely depended on elaborate production because the emotional truth was already present in the melody and storytelling. Songs such as “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me,” “Lovely Day,” […]