
Why Rihanna inspires every song Ed Sheeran writes
Ed Sheeran always writes songs with Rihanna in mind. This creative approach has helped shape many of his biggest hits throughout his career. “I think
Ed Sheeran always writes songs with Rihanna in mind. This creative approach has helped shape many of his biggest hits throughout his career. “I think
February’s conclusion brings HotNewHipHop’s eagerly anticipated monthly collection of premier hip-hop releases, highlighting an exceptional period of musical innovation and artistic expression. This month’s offerings
When SZA joined Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2013, few could have predicted the extraordinary musical synergy that would develop between her and Kendrick Lamar.
Alfa Anderson has died. The singer, who was an early vocalist for Chic and appeared on the group’s classic tracks including “Le Freak,” “Good Times,”
Jazzy is eyeing two studio albums in the next five years. The 28-year-old singer has cemented her place in the music industry after 2023 saw
The latest New Music Friday arrives as a powerful testament to hip-hop’s enduring ability to reinvent itself while honoring its roots. This week’s releases showcase
Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, has died at the age of 64. The singer did not appear at her farewell concert in New York on June
In a twist of cosmic irony, it appears that Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is on the verge of losing his long-standing
Don Omar has cancer. The 46-year-old Puerto Rican singer, who is often referred to as the “King of Reggaeton,” took to Instagram to reveal in
With so much going on in the world, sometimes you need reassurance that everything will be fine. In 2023, Cleo Sol has done precisely that—twice.
Lecrae’s career can’t be reduced to a controversial sound-bite. The Atlanta-based rapper by way of Houston has dedicated his life to speaking truth to a
[jwplayer aeUkyU48] Host Cassidy Sparks brings you this week’s new releases in music, movies and TV in this latest episode of “Rolling Out Tonight.”
Nicki Minaj insists she’s not “lowering standards” by dating Kenneth “Zoo” Petty. The 36-year-old rap star’s decision to date the convicted felon has been widely
Mississippi–bred rapper BIG K.R.I.T. is back with his fourth studio album K.R.I.T. IZ HERE. K.R.I.T. announced the release last month, confirming it was a sequel to
Missy Elliott was “scared” by the expectations for her second album Da Real World. The “Get Ur Freak On” rapper released her debut record Supa Dupa Fly in
CyHi The Prynce is considered one of the most vivid lyricists in hip-hop. The Atlanta native initially made headlines after Beyoncé told Kanye West to
After releasing his best project to date last year titled, Cadillactica, Big K.R.I.T. is ready to offer his mixtape, It’s Better This Way, in order
B.o.B has experimented with various styles and sounds since the release of his debut B.o.B Presents:The Adventures of Bobby Ray in 2010. But after lackluster
2014 was a rather down year for rap albums. Hip-hop album sales were down overall and Iggy Azalea was somehow considered the year’s breakout act
Rick Ross‘ newest album, Mastermind, drops on March 4, and after almost a decade of album releases, Ross has pretty much perfected his formula. One