Source: Prince Williams / Getty At his best, one of the things that made Timbaland’s music so great was the way it oozed personality.  Even now in 2025, his beats from the 90s and 2000s still sound ahead of their time. Splicing baby coos, Godzilla shrieks, and mouth-made percussion into his creations made for some […]

Source: Courtesy of Tre Media / Tre Media At a time when Black millennials are watching every version of the “American Dream” fall apart, Brandy and Monica announcing their first-ever tour isn’t just an iconic moment in music; it’s a powerful reminder that some things we thought were lost can still come back to us, […]

Source: Focus On Sport / Getty It’s been a year since Kendrick Lamar dropped the diss heard ’round the world and reminded folks that everyone is ”Not Like Us.”  While the cultural aftershocks are still shaking the industry, what started as a lyrical boxing match with Drake quickly became something much bigger: a declaration of […]

Every year, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honors songwriters across genres who have made significant contributions to the cultural fabric of music, recognizing their creativity, impact, and influence on the industry. This year’s nominees reflect a diverse blend of styles and eras—from pop and rock to hip-hop, country, and R&B—underscoring the evolution and breadth of […]

Dr. Bobby Jones attends the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards on March 30, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Dr. Bobby Jones, gospel vocalist, TV and radio host, is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Recording Academy’s Special Merit Award ceremony during Grammy week next month. Jones’ […]

Source: GAB Archive / Getty Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, released in 2024, had fans across the globe grooving to country music with standout tracks like “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “BLACKBIIRD” But the album didn’t just captivate listeners, it sparked a wave of curiosity about country music’s deeper roots. Winning both Best Country Album and Album of […]

Following the release of Ari Lennox’s new single “Soft Girl Energy,” fans noticed only Interscope Records was listed as the label, prompting TMZ to report that the singer had parted ways with Dreamville. However, those with knowledge of the situation share that it isn’t so cut and dry. Lennox remains affiliated with J. Cole’s imprint, […]

For more than two decades, Rhiannon Giddens has been on a mission to shift how America views the banjo. With deep roots in North Carolina and a career that fuses music, history and education, the GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist has long worked to reclaim the banjo’s origins as a diasporic African instrument, challenging the […]

For a lot of people, hearing that Kanye West has said or done something outlandish no longer lands with the shock-and-awe it did in 2006, 2009, 2016, or even last year. Yet on April 21, he previewed a new record called “Cousins” on X (formerly Twitter), claiming in both the song and a string of […]

With Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour set to begin in just under a week, it’s an ideal time to revisit some standout tracks from her genre-blending album (and earlier music) — especially if country music isn’t typically your thing. Released in Mar. 2024, Cowboy Carter marked a bold exploration of country, rock, R&B, and opera, reimagining […]