Michael Jackson wasn’t just an artist. He was the greatest entertainer of all time. But it’s not just fans who have been inspired; countless artists have sampled his music, making him a constant presence across genres and generations. Let's look back at some songs that pay homage to the King of Pop by sampling his music.
When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.
Now that we're halfway into the 2020s, it's safe to say that R&B is still in a solid place. While some fans are still holding on to the claims of how much they miss the '90s and 2000s sounds, some artists today are inspired by those eras but believe in creating music with their modern touch.
Here's a list of some of the best tracks that highlight singledom.
Let's journey back to 2000 and check out which songs are still loved by fans 25 years later.
What makes a great song? Naturally, a song needs compelling production and sweet melodies, but the most important (and sometimes most underrated) factor is the lyrics.
The music heard in movies serves several purposes, such as invoking emotion between characters, creating continuity between scenes, highlighting key moments, and setting the overall tone. From Will Smith to Kendrick Lamar, here's a list of some of the most iconic hip-hop tracks heard on soundtracks.
The new girls in pop were starting to take over the mainstream, Latin artists were massively marketed into an international success, and hip-hop showed how the great MCs continued to get better with time. Let's journey back to 1999 and check out the albums celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2004.
For some artists, it was their year for breaking into the business; for other artists, it was closing a chapter and starting anew. So, with that in mind, let's revisit 2004 and check out these albums celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2024.
Throughout music history, countless songs have described the sadness, pain, disappointment, and frustration of relationships that have gone awry. Here is a list of R&B songs that tell stories about a broken heart.
Over the years, plenty of rappers have ventured into the world of acting, particularly on TV shows. Let's look back at times when rappers have made guest appearances on the small screen.
Looking at the successes of rising female MCs today, some artists stand out, including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Tierra Whack, Latto, Rapsody, Doechii, and Little Simz, to name a few. Although these artists have their styles, one thing they have in common is how they stand on the shoulders of women who came before them.
Throughout his career, not only has he taken over the airwaves in hip-hop, but he's also dabbled into the worlds of reggae, pop, and gospel. While his solo discography is massive, Snoop has also shared his talent on some of the best collaborations in music history. Here is a list of some of the best songs in which Snoop is a featured guest.
The '70s had soul and disco, the '80s had funk and dance, and the '90s had New Jack Swing and hip-hop. Once the new millennium started, R&B reflected yet another shift. Here is a list of some of the best R&B albums from the early 2000s that music fans still love.
Throughout the 2010s, more R&B artists were incorporating elements of pop, EDM, and trap, a sign of which genres were more popular. However, plenty of artists still stuck with the genre's foundational roots of soul, funk, and jazz. Here is a list of some of the best R&B albums of the 2010s.
People often debate who was their favorite group, and while their music opinions are subjective, it always makes for great conversation (or argument) for their claimed choice. In no particular order, here is a list of some of the best R&B groups that took over the '90s and early 2000s.
From crunk to trap styles, here is a short list of classic hip-hop songs coming out of A-Town.
Let's revisit 1998 and check out these albums that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
Whether it's gaining a viral hit song on TikTok, being a songwriter for other artists, performing on a TV competition show, or engaging with fans on social media — several avenues could help kickstart an artist's career to another level. Here is a list of 20 buzzing artists to watch in 2023.
To help reflect on the music that served as the soundtrack of 2002, here are 22 of the best hip-hop songs turning 20 this year.
From superstars forming new supergroups, to veteran artists breaking the Internet, to summer song battles—these are the songs that kept people going through another trying year.
The 2020 Soul Train Awards is set to air on November 29 with hosts Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell. Before the ceremony gets underway, check out our predictions for this year's winners.
Although the R&B sound has changed over the last 30 years, the '90s sound is still sampled and appreciated by today's rising stars. In honor of one of music's most timeless eras, here's a list of 25 of the greatest R&B songs of the '90s.
Without producers, hip-hop wouldn't have the universal drive it has. In honor of RZA's birthday this week, we share our list of the 25 best hip-hop producers of all time.
As Babyface turns 60, let's take a look back at some of his masterful behind-the-secnes work. Here are 20 songs you may have not known had a little Babyface magic.
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