Category Archives: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

10 Best Roy Orbison Songs of All Time

Roy Orbison, the enigmatic voice of rock and roll, captivated audiences with his haunting melodies and emotional lyrics. With a career spanning over four decades, Orbison’s music transcends generations, blending elements of rock, pop, and country in a way that only he could master. Known for his distinctive tenor voice and trademark sunglasses, Orbison’s songs […]

The Best Vinyl Releases Of July 2025

Anybody who thought the vinyl resurgence was just a fad was mistaken: The industry has experienced a legitimate revival. As a result, music fans are interested in physical media in ways they may not have if the decades-old medium hasn’t made a comeback. That doesn’t mean everybody is listening to just their parents’ old music, […]

10 Famous Singers from Mexico

Mexico has given the world more than just vibrant culture, rich traditions, and unforgettable cuisine—it has gifted us with some of the most iconic voices in music history. From tear-jerking rancheras that echo through cantinas to pop anthems that light up global dance floors, Mexican singers have shaped the soundscape of Latin music for generations. […]

Inside the Kendrick Lamar College Course to Study His Lyrics

From Compton to the classroom, Kendrick Lamar has inspired a new college course at Temple University in Philadelphia this fall. The genius of the West Coast MC’s lyrics will be explored on a scholarly level thanks to Timothy Welbeck, Assistant Professor of Africology and African American Studies in Temple’s College of Liberal Arts and Director for the […]

10 Famous Singers from Canada

Canada may be known for its breathtaking landscapes, maple syrup, and hockey, but its contribution to the global music scene is nothing short of legendary. From soulful ballads that bring tears to your eyes to electrifying anthems that dominate dance floors and stadiums, Canadian artists have carved out an unmistakable presence across every genre imaginable. […]

Yeat’s ‘Put It ONG’ Video Is An Off-Kilter Carnival

The turnaround for Yeat’s new EP Dangerous Summer turned out to be pretty quick. After dropping the video for “Im Yeat” earlier this month, the unrestrained Portland rapper followed up in relatively short order with the project’s release date announcement, just two days before it dropped. It’s out now, along with the Lyrical Lemonade-produced video […]

10 Best Elton John Songs of All Time

Elton John is a musical icon whose melodies have transcended generations, captivating hearts and igniting emotions around the globe. With a career spanning over five decades, his unique blend of pop, rock, and soul has produced some of the most unforgettable songs in music history. From the soaring piano ballads that tug at our heartstrings […]

Your Fan Letter to Eminem Could Appear in New Movie STANS

Your fan letter to Eminem could be featured in the rapper’s new documentary film, STANS. Eminem’s New Documentary Features Real Fan Mail On Friday (Aug. 1), the film’s director and executive producer, Steven Leckart, shared photos of hundreds of pieces of fan mail that Shady received between April and August of 2024 and revealed that […]

Megan Thee Stallion & PSY’s ‘KPopped’ Trailer Is Enticing

Talk about your culture clashes. Megan Thee Stallion is well-known for her love of Asian pop culture, and with K-pop bigger than it’s ever been (“Soda Pop,” anyone?), now’s the perfect time for her to really indulge. The result is Kpopped, a new musical competition show for Apple TV+ in which K-pop groups are paired […]