In the pulsing heart of reggaeton’s origin story sits Jaime A. Davidson, a Panamanian artist who isn’t just a musician but a cultural architect, activist and reformer. Davidson, most commonly known by his artist name Gringo Man or Gringo Man El General, was a pioneer in bringing reggaeton music from Panama to the worldwide scale. […]
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Is Real R&B Back With Kehlani’s New Single ‘Folded’?
Every time Kehlani releases music, she consistently delivers raw and unfiltered emotions. In her new single, “Folded,” Kehlani takes a soulful R&B breakup song that would usually be filled with anger, sadness and regret and turns it into a song about finding peace and not losing herself in the midst of heartbreak. The lyrics, “So […]
The Decline of Music Festivals
Music festivals used to be a highly successful method of garnering success in the music industry; however, those days seem to be long gone, with an evident decline in the performance of music festivals in recent times. According to CNN, “the longstanding Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago isn’t returning this summer, following similar announcements last […]
“Astroworld” Was Worse Than We Thought
Netflix recently dropped a new documentary on their streaming service that goes over the tragic event that was Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” concert. “Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy” goes over the 2021 concert in detail. Not only did the documentary reopen the event in people’s minds, but it also shined a light on just how preventable it […]
From No Direction to Center Stage: The Rise of Aftrnoondlite
Not every successful artist starts out knowing what they want to do with their lives. For Rami Karadi, commonly known by his stage name ‘Aftrnoondlite,’ what started out as a lack of direction turned into a career. Karadi knew that a typical 9-5 job wouldn’t cut it for him; he knew he wanted more. “I […]
Wave-Notes After Image: Adaptation of Story Into Song
Imagined sound albums are generally an intriguing type of music, with many being created with the intention of placing emphasis on sound design, atmosphere, image or a story. “After Image,” released on Dec. 31, 2006 and produced by Morrigan, also known as WAVE, is one such album that takes a unique approach to its composition. […]
Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Cover – Ironic or Objectifying?
Sabrina Carpenter seems to be doing it all. Riding a wave of momentum during her global tour, she recently announced her next album, “Man’s Best Friend,” set for release in late August. Fans everywhere were stirring with excitement…until they took a closer look at the cover art. Controversy erupted all over the internet. People were […]
Majority of Streams of AI Music Are Unscrupulous
In the modern day, it is no secret that AI is becoming prevalent everywhere you look. With AI chatbots being created by every company under the sun being able to generate all sorts of things such as written stories, articles, art and especially music. It’s very clear that AI music has grown to be a […]
AI-Generated Music: The Future or the End of Creativity?
Music has long been regarded as one of humanity’s purest forms of artistic expression. With the rise of artificial intelligence in music production, a debate has emerged: does AI-generated music represent the future of innovation or the demise of creativity? This question cuts to the core of artistic integrity and technology’s evolving role in creative […]
Sampling as a Cultural Archive
By tapping into obscure jazz riffs, dusty gospel loops, and forgotten soul grooves, music producers are doing more than just crafting new beats — they’re curating cultural history. Sampling, historically a foundation of hip-hop and electronic music, has matured into a powerful form of archival work. When a producer plucks a melodic phrase from a […]
The World Won’t Soon Forget Brian Wilson
There are plenty of amazing artists out there right now, making great songs and exceeding expectations of what music can provide. Many genius creatives in the industry have left their mark long after they are gone, and Brian Wilson is no different. After such an amazing career as a songwriter and composer, he has now […]
Lorde’s “Virgin” Will Capture the Politics of Gender, Autonomy and Refusal
Lorde is a generational artist unafraid to make bold statements. She’s been releasing music since 2012 and signed with Universal Music Group at just 13 years old. Her records have topped charts, and her distinctive sound has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. Each of her albums offers both personal and cultural […]
