Artists Hate Genres. Kelefa Sanneh Thinks That’s All Wrong
Posted in: Music Features
Sanneh, a longtime music critic, offers a spirited “defense of musical genres” — from rap to country to punk — in his new book Major Labels
Ne-Yo’s ‘Because of You’ Is Surging, and It’s All Because of TikTok
Posted in: Music NewsR&B veteran’s 2007 hit is the latest throwback single to get a lift from TikTok users
Ciara Revealed That ‘Goodies’ Was Almost a Britney Spears Song
Posted in: Music News"My first song, and by God's grace, it also was a number one song, and it lasted on the Billboard charts for eight weeks. It was just kind of surreal to see that my dream was coming true."
Dance Challenges Are Dead? Why the Music Industry Is Investing in ‘Emo’ TikToks
Posted in: Music FeaturesWhen it comes to launching singles, “the emotional side of TikTok is now showing that it has the potential to be as powerful as the dance side,” says one major-label A&R
