The format of a radio station is a kind of “stumbling block” debated by both journalism professors and radio professionals. Some consider it too vague a concept, others believe it is the foundation of broadcasting. Still, there is a classical division of radio formats, and the content, including music, depends on which format a station … Read more
On September 28, 2022, Coolio’s heart stopped. His sudden death stunned fans, peers, and the public. Coolio left behind one of the most unique musical legacies of his generation — an ordinary guy from Compton who rose through the ranks of the music industry and made a name for himself. His music spoke both to … Read more
A surefire way to piss off Doechii is to call her a rapper from Miami. “People just assume that if I’m from Florida and I make music, then I must be from Miami. Hello? I’m from Tampa — that’s on the other side of the state. I didn’t grow up on trendy beaches, I grew … Read more
From blockbuster Grammy sweeps to record‑shattering Spotify numbers, these ten names defined the sound and business of rap in 2025. The ranking below weighs monthly listeners, total yearly streams, chart peaks, touring impact and major awards. Kendrick Lamar • Swept five trophies at the 67th Grammys—including Record & Song of the Year for “Not Like … Read more
“Yo” is a remarkably compact expression whose two letters carry layers of history, identity, and social nuance. Today most English speakers recognize it as the snap‑quick greeting you hear in rap lyrics, on Twitch streams, or shouted across a parking lot: “Yo, what’s up?” Yet beneath that friendly surface lies a story that stretches from … Read more
Their official induction ceremony is scheduled for November. It is noted that Salt-N-Pepa may reunite this fall with DJ Spinderella. Spinderella was fired from the group in 2019, leading to a legal dispute and public controversy. She was also excluded from the 2021 biographical film about the group. The reason for her dismissal was financial … Read more
Kanye West Releases His “Lost” Album Donda 2. Now He’s an Artist Named Donda Donda is the artist name under which the release has been uploaded to platforms. The roots of Donda 2 trace back to early 2022, when the rapper announced in a social media post that the sequel to Donda would drop in … Read more
The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher George Latore Wallace; Biggie Smalls; Biggie) (May 21, 1972, New York – March 9, 1997, Los Angeles) was an American rapper and producer, and one of the leading figures of the Bad Boy Records label. In 1995, he was named Rapper of the Year by the Billboard Music Awards. His mother, … Read more
The Canadian hip-hop star Drake is often called a hit-making machine. How has the career and life of this chart-topping artist unfolded? Drake’s biography is filled with fascinating moments. Career and Biography of the Rapper Aubrey Drake Graham — known professionally as Drake — is a Canadian rapper, songwriter, actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He was … Read more
Just a few days ago, the tracklist from a listening party for Biggie’s album—then titled Life After Death… Til Death Do Us Part—held in January 1997, was made public. The tracklist contains 28 songs—four more than on the official album. However, one track appears twice, possibly due to a printing error, suggesting the original number … Read more
