Macklemore & Ryan Lewis is an American hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Macklemore (real name Benjamin Haggerty) and producer Ryan Lewis. The duo formed in 2008 in Seattle, Washington, and gained widespread acclaim with their debut studio album, “The Heist,” released in 2012. The album features a unique blend of Macklemore’s introspective and socially conscious
Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, is an American rapper, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He began his music career in the late 1980s and has since become one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of all time. Jay-Z has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including “Reasonable Doubt,” “The Blueprint,” and
Grammy-nominated super group Dinner Party has returned with their new album, Enigmatic Society, the follow-up to their 2020 self-titled album. The four-person collective is composed of Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, 9th Wonder and Kamasi Washington. The nine-song album includes the previously shared singles “For Granted” and “Insane.” The former track, featuring Ant Clemons, was produced
Khamari has announced his debut album, A Brief Nirvana, will arrive on May 28 via RCA Records. “This album is a story about uncomfortable growth,” says Khamari. “Recording this gave me perspective and made me realize the search for clarity and nirvana is a lifelong one. Maybe I was asking for a lot in the
Rising R&B singer/songwriter Jai’Len Josey has released her second EP, Southern Delicacy, via Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Records and Def Jam Recordings. The 11-track project, four of which are interludes, includes the delicious lead single “Good Soup.” “Pay For My Drink” is among the new tracks on the EP. Here, Josey sings to a prospective love
It’s a new Jorja Smith era. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has returned with “Try Me,” her first song release of the year. With a voice almost always quiet and soft, Smith’s declaration of emotional steeliness against a fury of criticisms is heard at full power. Of the drum-injected “Try Me,” Smith noted its inspiration comes from
Ciara has joined forces with rappers Lola Brooke and Lady London for a remix of her empowering new single, “Da Girls.” The remix starts with the original catchy hook, before Brooke steps in for the first verse. “This is for the girls independent like me / Got my feelings in my pocket I don’t wear
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actor who has sold over 170 million records worldwide. He was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. Iglesias began his music career in the mid-1990s and quickly became known for his smooth, romantic ballads and
Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne in Bray, Ireland, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He gained international recognition with his debut single “Take Me to Church,” released in 2013. The song features a soulful, bluesy instrumental with powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that criticize organized religion and its role in society. Hozier’s self-titled debut
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. They are known for their post-grunge sound, which incorporates heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Over the course of their career