The world of hip-hop has witnessed the emergence of remarkable white rappers who have defied racial and cultural boundaries, contributing to the genre’s diverse tapestry. These artists bring a unique perspective to the mic, navigating through issues of identity, authenticity, and societal expectations with a style that’s both respectful of the genre’s roots and innovative
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The realm of hip-hop has been graced by exceptional wordsmiths, storytellers, and lyrical maestros who have elevated rap to an art form. The best rappers, through their unparalleled skill, rhythm, and narrative prowess, have etched their names in the annals of musical history. These lyricists are poets of the street, crafting verses that articulate the
Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer H.E.R. has recorded a cover of “The Glass,” written and initially performed this year by Foo Fighters. She initially performed the song with the rock band on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 28. “THIS SONG MOVES ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH @foofighters,” wrote H.E.R. in an Instagram caption for a
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Lalah Hathaway has signed with SoNo Recording Group (SRG/ILS), in conjunction with Virgin Music. She joins a roster that includes Chaka Khan, Ruben Studdard, Angie Stone, Kenny Lattimore, Jeff Bradshaw, J. Brown and more. Claude Villani, founder and CEO of SRG/ILS Group, stated, “Lalah Hathaway is perhaps the finest vocalist
Mariah Carey is set to perform at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, Sunday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. ET via the official award show website and across all Billboard social media channels. The Queen of Christmas will perform “All I Want For Christmas” for the first time at an awards ceremony. The holiday staple, which
Queen Naija has been awarded three new honors by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Karma,” the second song release of her career, has been upped to 2x multi-platinum for selling over two million equivalent units in the U.S. It achieved gold and platinum certification in April 2019 and hit No. 1 on Billboard’s
Ne-Yo has announced the U.K. and Europe leg of his Champagne & Roses Tour. Beginning March 3, 2024, in Tilburg, Netherlands, the eight-date run will bring Ne-Yo to various U.K. and European venues, including concert halls and arenas, spanning stops in Paris, London, and more before wrapping March 14 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. R&B singer/songwriter
Israel’s search of a major hospital in Gaza.
While the conflict over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh concluded with an Azerbaijani victory, resentments simmer on both sides, creating fertile ground for new violence.