Yoko Ono is a Japanese multimedia artist, musician, and peace activist who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s as an avant-garde artist and a pioneering figure in the Fluxus movement. Born in Tokyo in 1933, Ono spent her childhood between Japan and the United States, and later attended Sarah Lawrence College where she […]
Billie Eilish fans were right when they suspected that the “Bad Guy” singer was hinting at a collaboration with Labrinth, who’s most known for doing the Euphoria soundtrack. “Never Felt So Alone” came out today, and the song proves the pair’s dark chemistry. Labrinth typically creates unsettling, brooding atmospheres, which Eilish’s voice sounds perfect within. […]
The Staple Singers were a family gospel group that emerged from Chicago in the 1950s. The group consisted of Roebuck “Pops” Staples and his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. They were known for their soulful and powerful vocal harmonies, combined with Pops Staples’ distinctive guitar playing. The Staple Singers were also notable for their socially […]
With April now in full effect, a platinum-selling duo of brothers drop their first album in five years, a consistent MC from New Orleans links up with a renowned Atlanta rapper-producer for a new project, a Michigan-bred multihyphenate puts out an LP just in time for a world tour and more this week. Nearly half a decade […]
Edwin Starr was an American soul and funk singer who rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s. He had a powerful and distinctive voice that perfectly matched the socially conscious themes of his music. Starr’s most famous song, “War,” was a massive hit in 1970 and became an anthem for the anti-war movement. The […]
Uproxx placed Blxst’s four-song EP Just For Clarity 2 among the Best New Hip-Hop released the week of March 10, writing, “Is California rhythmic crooner Blxst a rapper or a singer? And once again, the answer remains: Who cares? His upbeat ruminations on love, lust, and loyalty work equally well through either lens.” The video […]
The Troggs were a British rock band that emerged in the 1960s and became one of the most influential and beloved groups of their time. Their unique blend of rock and roll, blues, and soul, combined with their raw and visceral energy, made them a favorite of audiences and critics alike. The Troggs’ music was […]
GloRilla is clearing the air about her going to jail for three years for stealing cereal. Apparently, it never happened. On Wednesday (April 5), GloRilla hopped on her Twitter account and offered clarity on a little fib she told about going to jail for three years for shoplifting cereal. “You h**s really sat y’all ass […]
MercyMe is a contemporary Christian band hailing from Greenville, Texas. Founded in 1994, the band has since released numerous albums and chart-topping hits that have garnered widespread acclaim and admiration from fans all around the world. The group has become one of the most successful and influential acts in the Christian music industry, having won […]
Forbes dropped their several lists about billionaires for 2023, including one of the richest and another of some new faces who brought in fortunes this year. Jay-Z is now officially the richest rapper in the world, as XXL notes. Hov boosted his earnings from $1.5 to $2.5 billion now. Not only does he own Roc […]