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Isolated Together: How 18-Year-Old Øneheart Is Shaping TikTok's Ambient Music Revolution

The algorithm that trained us to crave instant gratification is now feeding us its antidote, thanks to music producers like Øneheart. Thanks to his breakout track “snowfall,” the teenaged beatsmith is on the cusp of joining Spotify’s elusive billion-stream track club, where electronic music greats like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia reside. Rooted in a nascent […]

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Did Diddy & Russell Simmons Swipe Conrad Tillard’s Political Ideas? Tillard Responds

Reverend Conrad Tillard Reflects on Hip-Hop Moguls, Harlem’s Legacy and the Fight for Political Power Back in the day, Hip-Hop was tool for education and knowledge. The next step logically was for the culture to impact the political landscape. Diddy represented initiatives like “VOTE OR DIE” and Russell Simmons presented the rap community with his […]

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PARADISE SLAVES Announce Debut Album

Paradise Slaves may be a brand new band, but this isn’t the members’ first rodeo. The band’s dynamic lineup formed back in 2024, consisting of vocalist Brock Lindow (36 Crazyfists), guitarist Tyler Stroetzel (solo), guitarist Jon Kita (Diecast), bassist Brad Horion (Diecast), and drummer Ryan Manning (Pentagram, Blitzkid), and they didn’t waste time putting pen […]

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Keke Palmer Explains Hidden Struggles Behind New Comedy Film With SZA

Keke Palmer ditched the Hollywood glamor to bond backstage with chart-topping songstress SZA before cameras rolled on their anticipated buddy-comedy “One of Them Days.” The “Nope” and “Scream Queens” actress wasn’t just casually hanging out; she put in the extra mile to ensure their chemistry was electric. They connected at script rehearsals in Atlanta and […]