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Sting Connects Industrial Decline to Modern Masculinity Crisis in "The Last Ship" Revival
The legendary musician explores themes of lost purpose and toxic masculinity as his shipbuilding musical returns to London's West End this fall.
How Afrobeats Became the First African Genre to Dominate Global Streaming Charts
Streaming changed the math for African music. For decades, a song made in Lagos or Accra needed radio rotation in London, MTV airtime in New York, and a major-label distribution … Read more»
Machel Montano's "Like Ah Boss" Documentary Marks a Bold New Chapter for Soca's Global Ambassador
The soca legend opens up about his new documentary and ambitious plans to bring Caribbean music to the world stage.
New Music Friday Delivers Star Power: Ariana Grande, Labrinth, and aespa Lead This Week's Must-Hear Releases
From pop perfection to K-pop innovation, this week's musical offerings showcase global talent at its finest.
Bret Michaels Exits Great American State Fair as Artist Exodus Continues
The Poison frontman becomes the sixth major act to withdraw from the controversial festival lineup.
How Global Pop Stars Are Embracing Afrobeats Collaboration Strategies
"One Dance" did not arrive as an experiment. By the time Drake's track with Wizkid and Kyla landed in 2016, the foundations of an Afrobeats crossover had been quietly laid … Read more»
The Evolution of Asake - From Street-Hop to Afrobeats Stardom
A boy named Ahmed Ololade grew up in the Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos, in the kind of neighbourhood where the soundscape changes from compound to compound. Fuji from one window. … Read more»
Portola Festival 2026 Brings Electronic Music Powerhouses to San Francisco's Waterfront
Swedish House Mafia, Robyn, and Dog Blood headline the electronic festival's return to Pier 80 this September.
Davido Teases New Music with Mysterious Snippet That Has Fans in a Frenzy
The Afrobeats superstar drops a tantalizing preview of his upcoming track, sparking massive excitement across social media.