Music
The landscape of music streaming is changing within the U.S. Despite having a lengthy foothold in the market, could Apple Music’s popularity start seeing a steady decline? Compared to the rest of the world, Apple has had a unique domination of the U.S. market. According to Music Business Worldwide (MBW),...
Disney is no stranger to criticism, but in recent years, that criticism has only mounted, thanks to the company’s dedication to its live-action remakes. As of 2024, it has produced over 20 live-action films with no signs of stopping. It’s hardly surprising why Disney continued producing them, The Lion King,...
The early 2000s were one of the hottest eras in music history, with some of today’s most popular artists entering the scene and their music hitting the charts. There are a lot of songs I enjoy from the early 2000s, but for this list, I’ll only name three. Three of...
Among the many things that have made an unexpected comeback, the return of vinyl records was something no one anticipated. Before the pandemic, the Vinyl record industry was nearly extinct, thanks to the rise of cassette tapes and CDs. By the time the Internet made its way into the music...
The number of Hispanics living in the US topped 59 million in 2020. Mexico was the homeland of around 61.5% of them. Cuba and Puerto Rico, both in the Caribbean, followed closely after, with 3.93% and 9.6% of the population, respectively. Particularly in the field of music, this change in...
Beyoncé’s recent dive into the country music genre has been nothing short of a surprise, as she has established herself as a pop and R&B icon for the majority of her music career. With several tracks for album “Cowboy Carter” making waves online and on social media platforms, her latest...
A landmark album that indicates a considerable progression in Taylor Swift’s talent, “Red” frequently stands out in the broad terrain of her catalog. Its 2012 release signaled a break from her strictly country beginnings and an embracing of a more varied fusion of styles, including pop and rock. “Red” has...
Drake found himself in the center of an apparent feud last week with Pulitzer winner Kendrick Lamar. On Future and Metro Boomin’s new album, We Don’t Trust You: Kendrick Lamar took an apparent dig at him on “Like That,” rapping, “Motherf*** the big three, n****, it’s just big me.” The line is seemingly a...
Country music has had a peculiar history within the United States. Despite being one of the most popular music sub-genres in the U.S., a palpable divide has kept a significant portion of the populace from taking part. Now, with Beyonce officially entering the country sphere with her latest album, Country...
Let’s face it, Hip-hop wouldn’t be what it is today if it weren’t for its pioneers. Hip-hop megastars of today, like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole (to name a few), wouldn’t be where or what they are if these pioneers didn’t influence them. My top three favorite old-school Hip-hop...
With the adaptation of auxiliary cords and Bluetooth devices into most, if not all motor vehicles, it’s become a bit of a rare occurrence to listen to the radio over your own curated playlist, static-free and on demand in your car. However, there are many benefits to listening to the...
Don’t get me wrong, I love Latin-Trap artists like El Alfa and Arcangel, and they deserve their recognition and success. However, there are many other artists that I feel should get the same amount of attention: Tali Goya and Chucky73. Let me tell you why. I found out about these...
