There’s So Much Music on Spotify, Artists Are Paying for You to (Hopefully) Find Them
Posted in: Music Features
Getting official editorial support from Spotify is tough, forcing some artists to turn to third-party playlist networks to build fans
Taylor Swift Finally Abandoned the Traditional Album Rollout
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe superstar was a rare holdout among A-list musicians, favoring long release cycles over surprise drops. With Folklore, she may have ended that practice for the entire industry
Drake Enlists Headie One for Swaggering ‘Only You Freestyle’
Posted in: Music NewsDrake looks across the Atlantic for inspiration (again) on his latest release
‘Separate and Unequal’: How ‘Pop’ Music Holds Black Artists Back
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe music industry is debating the term “urban,” but the “pop” category often helps prop up white artists at the expense of the black artists who inspire them
Noah ’40’ Shebib Is Racing to Fix the Damage
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe producer and engineer is Drake’s right-hand man, and the sonic architect behind a decade of pop music. Now, he’s finally fighting back against a disease that could take away everything
Drake’s ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’ Might Be His Gloomiest Release Ever
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe 14-track surprise mixtape is heavy on reflection, without much fun.
Songs Are Becoming Hits on TikTok Before They’re Even Released
Posted in: Music FeaturesOver the past year, TikTok has been responsible for the rise of several chart-topping hits. Now, artists like Drake are going to the platform to give their singles a very early boost
Drake Drops Video for New Songs ‘When to Say When,’ ‘Chicago Freestyle’
Posted in: Music NewsRapper pays tribute to Jay-Z and Eminem on first solo tracks of 2020
Drake Loves Rap Battles So Much
Posted in: Music NewsThe Toronto rapper is partnering with broadcast company Caffeine to live stream battle-rap competitions
50 Best Albums of 2017
Posted in: Music NewsKendrick battled, Gangs rocked and Taylor beat the haters.
