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"The sheer exuberance of a song like 'Frogs', it just puts a big f*cking smile on my face"
For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was hip-hop’s boisterous showman. Now, dozens of former friends, employees, and Bad Boy artists allege an abusive, menacing figure behind the facade.
The 'Beautiful Girls' singer and his mother are accused of bilking numerous businesses — and they've faced similar claims in the past
The newest episode of our 500 Greatest Songs podcast looks at Aubrey Graham's finest moment as a smooth R&B singer and certified pop icon
We got Marlin's Dreaming frontman Semisi Ma'ia'i and Erny Belle together to break down their stunning new collaborative ballad, 'Earnestly'. Just don't ask either of them to engage in small talk anytime soon.
"Crunchy pop hooks and distorted guitars that make you dance the night away in your room - can it get any better than that?"
Five deserving artists who didn't quite make the cut at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards, from standout albums to music videos
Read Kirin J Callinan's 2020 reflection on the timeless power of Cold Chisel
“‘Best Bits’ is a song about all the best parts of life all poured into one moment"
Questions around authorship and appropriation have come center stage as the rap world contends with a new generation of viral white rappers
